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Twi-Hards Not Happy with 2012 MTV Movie Awards Nominations

Hell hath no fury like a Twi-hard scorned.

For the past four years, a certain sparkling-vampire movie franchise has dominated the MTV Movie Awards. The Twilight franchise has won 15 Golden Popcorn awards since 2009, including back-to-back-to-back Movie of the Year wins — causing some to dub MTV's show the Twilight Awards. But it now seems the franchise's reign is over, and Twi-hards are not happy about it.

Instead of dominating the nominations yesterday, surprisingly Breaking Dawn: Part 1 was nearly shut out. The movie only received two nominations, Movie of the Year and Best Kiss. On the MTV awards nomination page, fans are livid about the Twilight snub. One fan writes he / she has "never been so upset in my life."

How Big Will The Hunger Games Be? (Box Office Analysis)

In The Hunger Games, teenage Tributes battle each for sport but this weekend the highly anticipate movie is seeking to do battle with some of Hollywood's biggest franchises for box office records.

Going into this weekend, we already knew The Hunger Games was going to be big but the question was how big. Well, if midnight numbers are any indication — very big.

The movie, based on the young adult novels by Suzanne Collins, grossed $19.4M at midnight screenings. Now, that's not Twilight numbers but it's a very impressive figure. Hunger Games broke the non-sequel midnight record and is 7th on the list of the top 10 midnight openings (behind three Harry Potter movies and three Twilight installments). Guess who's number eight on the list? The Dark Knight, which only grossed $18.5M at midnight screenings but went on to gross $158M in its first weekend in 2008, then a record.

Hunger Games earns special recognition because in fact it's not a sequel (the other nine in the top 10 midnight grosses are sequels) and the fact that it opened in March, a month not necessary considered a busy time at the box office — especially compared to summer or the holiday season.

Twilight Co-Stars RPatz and KStew Show Some Rare Off-Screen Affection

On-screen couple Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart of the ever-popular vampire saga Twilight have been notoriously quiet about their off-screen relationship. The two keep a very low profile — so low, in fact, that no one's really clear about when their relationship began. (It's been rumored the pair has been together since the filming of the first movie.)

They usually avoid any PDA, so Bella and Edward fans should enjoy this admittedly blurry peek at some off-screen intimacy. In a candid, non-paparazzi photo from last week, you can see the normally timid Stewart with her arms wrapped around Pattinson's neck.

Twilight Museum Planned for Forks, Washington

The town of Forks, Washington is planning a big birthday party for Twilight's Bella Swan, and one resident is hoping some of the party decorations become a permanent feature in the town.

The Forks Forum reported last week that community member Rosemary Colendrea, who is helping to plan Bella's birthday event, is hoping to launch a museum dedicated to Stephenie Meyer's series. So far, the town owns an arch used in 2008's Twilight, and is hoping to buy a private collection of Twilight props later this year. The items will be on display for the three-day Stephenie Meyer's Day event, which will also feature a nighttime reenactment of Bella and Edward's wedding. No word if Alice Cullen will be available to decorate for the event. While these items will be lovely to showcase at a short festival, a rather more extensive collection of items will probably be necessary if a museum is to be built.

Colendrea is also hopeful that a Twilight television series could be filmed in the town. While a TV spin-off of the series is a fantastic idea, our favorite concept for a Twilight television series would have to be set in Seattle, since it would take place at the office of J. Jenks.

Robert Pattinson Says He Would Be Too Old to Return as Edward Cullen

Twi-hards, grab some Kleenex.

The vampires in Twilight might live forever but Robert Pattinson's tenure as Edward Cullen is all but over.

While plugging his upcoming movie Bel Ami, Pattinson hinted that after The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 later this year, he's done with the role that made him a star. Pattinson was asked if he would be interested in returning to the world of Twilight if author Stephanie Meyer decided to pen another installment.

I'd be curious what Stephenie would write, but I just think I'd probably be too old. I'm already too old. But yeah, it'd be kind of interesting.

At 25, Pattinson is probably already pushing the limit of playing the forever 17 Cullen. But what is this news about a possible continuation of Twilight?

Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Trailer to Debut Before Hunger Games

The worlds of Twilight and The Hunger Games are about to collide.

The LA Times reports that the trailer for the fifth and final Twilight movie, Breaking Dawn – Part 2, will debut before The Hunger Games when it hits theaters March 23.

The move makes sense now that Lionsgate owns Summit, the studio behind Twilight. As the Times article points out, while anticipation is high for The Hunger Games, it doesn't have the proven built-in fanbase that Twilight has. Will the Twi-hards who made Twilight a multi-billion dollar franchise show up to watch Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) try to survive the Hunger Games? Lionsgate is definitely banking on it.

Breaking Dawn Movie Night Party Plan

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 is only a few days away from being released on Blu-ray and DVD — a great excuse to have a big, Twilight-themed party. A movie night is no fun without some delicious food to enjoy, so we've put together two Breaking Dawn–themed menus that are hopefully a little more interesting than what Bella cooks for Charlie on an average weeknight.

Whether you're doing a movie night with your friends or a romantic vampire-themed Valentine's dinner with an Edward of your very own, we got the recipes and party details for you. Get ready to celebrate Bella and Edward's big day all over again.

And don't forget, you still have some time left to enter to win a special edition Breaking Dawn – Part 1 DVD and soundtrack package.

Which party will you host? >>

Robert Pattinson Discusses Twilight's Edward vs. Bel Ami's Duroy

In Robert Pattinson's latest movie, Bel Ami, it's clear that his character is nothing like Twilight's loyal and honest Edward. In a recent interview with the Herald Scotland, Pattinson was asked what Edward Cullen would think of Georges Duroy and declared "Edward so wouldn't approve!"

While the moody vampire, Edward, is decidedly a one-woman man, the 19th-century cad, George Duroy, seduces one lady after another. Or as Pattinson described it: "Christina Ricci, Uma Thurman, and Kristen Scott Thomas... And I sleep with all of them."

Win a Special Edition Breaking Dawn DVD Plus the Soundtrack

For many Twilight fans the question isn't are you going to buy the The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 DVD when it's released this weekend, but which edition do you have your sights on? We've got good news if you're eyeing the "Bella's Wedding Special Edition." We're giving away five copies of this Walmart-exclusive version, which features collectible wedding dress packaging, a fabric poster of Bella and Edward's big day, and music videos from Bruno Mars and Christina Perri.

Better yet, each DVD winner will also get a copy of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 soundtrack signed by The Belle Brigade, whose "I Didn't Mean It" is track 8. The contest is open to US residents only who are at least 13 years of age. You can enter daily, but hurry since the contest ends Friday, February 10, at 11AM PT.

Audi Takes on Blood Suckers in Super Bowl Commercial

The "big game" is on its way. Far more exciting, the Super Bowl commercials are starting to hit the web. While it seems unlikely that anything will be more exciting than the Ferris Bueller commercial that's been teased, there's a new Twilight-inspired commercial that is pretty hilarious.

There's no direct association to the book and movie franchise, other than vampires with crazy contacts that can run really quickly up trees. And that where they're hanging out looks a lot like Edward and Bella's neighborhood. At first it seems strange that Audi would make a commercial that's reminiscent of a franchise that plugs Volvo... and then it all makes sense.