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With the highly buzzed-about, girl-power action/fantasy flick "Sucker Punch" hitting theaters in just a few days (Friday, March 25, to be exact), actress Emily Browning is poised for super stardom.

But, it seems the 22-year-old has had fame knocking on her door for quite some time now. In a candid interview with IndieWire.com, Emily revealed that not only had "Twilight" scribe Stephenie Meyer wanted her for the role of Bella Swan, but that she didn't even bother auditioning for the part!

The Aussie actress told the website, "I chose not to audition," adding, "The author at one point stated that I would be her ideal Bella, but I chose not to audition because I was at a point in my career where I wasn’t sure I wanted to work, I definitely didn’t want to sign onto a trilogy so I didn’t audition."

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Tags emily browning, Hunger Games, Indie Wire, Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Stewart, Movie News, Snow White and the Huntsman, Stephenie Meyer, Stranded, Sucker Punch, The Uninvited, Twilight, Zack Snyder

Sure, Jennifer Lawrence may not have been born with dark locks or olive skin, but that doesn't mean a little movie magic (or box of Clairol) can't transform her into District 12 tribute Katniss Everdeen. (I mean, Alex Pettyfer doesn't actually have a face-full of scars nor does Robert Pattinson's skin sparkle in the sun—that we know of). Yet, maybe you're still having a hard time picturing the 20-year-old as the strong-willed heroine of Suzanne Collins' dystopian trilogy. Well, struggle no more because we have a sneak peek of what Jennifer could look like as Katniss in the film adaptation of "The Hunger Games."

We asked "THG" fan and artist Kate Wheeler of Rat Girl Studios to illustrate Jennifer in five of Katniss' signature outfits (designed in the novel by her stylist Cinna): her reaping dress, her presentation costume, her interview dress, her Hunger Games uniform and her simple, gold dress. And all we can say is, we're sold! Click play on the video after the jump to see all five outfits!

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Tonight is the night we've been both anticipating and dreading: the "Pretty Little Liars" season finale. Anticipating because maybe we'll get a little closer to the real identity of Alison's murderer and/or A. Dreading because, well, it means no new episodes (and no Ian Harding) for months. Way to make spring suck, ABC Family!

Despite our anxiety and expected withdrawal symptoms commencing in, oh, about six hours, we've been dying to know what will happen on tonight's sure-to-be-heart-pounding finale. (Though how can they top last fall's car accident cliff hanger?) Tyler Blackburn (a.k.a. missing-in-action Caleb) already gave us a tease of tonight's episode, but we needed more details, so we turned to a few of the series' leading ladies: Shay Mitchell and Ashley Benson.

"I've been saying that it's basically like a feature film that has been condensed into one episode," Shay dished. "I say that because there's just so many different things that happen with each of the characters."

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Tags Ashley Benson, Pretty Little Liars, Shay Mitchell, Video

From witches to zombies, power brokers to city girls, there's a little something for everyone on the list of fall pilots. As it usually goes though, while the list of would-be series is pretty extensive (each of the big networks has ordered a batch), most of them will end up on the chopping block. So which pilots actually have what it takes to get picked up? Well, we've parsed through the titles and descriptions to find five that sound the most appealing. Check them out below and give yourself a head start on the "next big thing" (at least according to us!).

5. "Grimm" (NBC)
While there are plenty of supernatural shows running around of late, this one's got a twist. In "Grimm," characters from Grimm's fairy tales actually exist, and it's up to detective Nick Burckhardt (played by David Giuntoli, who recently starred in MTV's "Turn The Beat Around" and "Privileged"), to keep them in check.
Our Take: We love David, so we may be a little biased here, but we're very excited about this show. The concept is undoubtedly unique and we can't wait to see how it translates on to the screen. The only catch with this pilot is that NBC has also ordered another supernatural cop-drama, "17th Precinct," (minus the fairy tale element). We're guessing only one of them will make the cut, and we're hoping it's this one.

4. "Don't Trust the Bitch in Apt. 23" (ABC)
ABC has proven its worth with quirky comedies (hello "Modern Family!"), so this pilot about a naive young woman who moves to New York City, only to end up rooming with a crazy city girl is certainly something to look forward to.
Our Take: Admittedly, the premise of a small-town girl moving to New York City isn't exactly new. That being said, we're ready for a little comfort television that won't make us pull our hair out over every twist and turn (see the next pilot on this list).

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Tags David Giuntoli, Georgetown, Josh Schwartz, Kevin Williamson, Kevin Zegers, L.J. Smith, Secret Circle, Turn The Beat Around, Vampire Diaries

After tons of speculation and what seemed like a forever-long wait, MTV News exclusively revealed Thursday that Jennifer Lawrence will play Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming film adaptation of "The Hunger Games." Following the announcement, we checked in with the experts to see what they had to say about Jennifer becoming District 12's tribute.

"I was just the most relieved," said Megan Scott of The Hob. "Like, okay finally we're getting this news. It's official."

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Imagine Robert Pattinson describing you as "cool," "smart" and "sweet." Now imagine it's during a live, 30-minute interview for everyone to see and hear?!

That was exactly the case for 10-year-old actress Mackenzie Foy, who plays RPattz's offspring, Renesmee, in the eagerly anticipated "Breaking Dawn." During "MTV First: Robert Pattinson," Mackenzie's onscreen dad had some pretty lovely things to say about his young co-star.

In addition to describing her as "really cool" and "really smart," Robert said Mackenize is a "great actress" and that, "She has to do a hard part as well, 'cause she's....playing a baby in some scenes."

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Tags Breaking Dawn, Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Foy, Robert Pattinson, Twilight Forever!, Video, Water for Elephants

What will happen on tonight's "Pretty Little Liars" finale? Well, it seems that Tyler Blackburn knows, but he ain't telling! When MTV News spoke to the former Hump Day Hottie (a discussion in which he revealed that Caleb really does love Hanna) he admitted that fans will be in for quite a ride now that the show is wrapping up its first season.

"I do know, but I can't give you too much information," he teased. "I can tell you it's going to be really riveting and shocking…things come full circle—one of the most exciting scripts. I need to keep it a secret. I want people to be surprised."

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Tags Pretty Little Liars, Tyler Blackburn

Well, fellow Robert Pattinson fans, that was pretty epic, huh? Not to toot our own horns, but we had a blast during the "MTV First: Robert Pattinson" live stream. We learned a lot about Rob. Unsurprisingly, he enjoys "hot girls." He did indeed get a new dog named Bear. And he's learning to play the cello. (Such the renaissance man, amiright?) The 30-minute stream was packed with a lot of goodness, so much so, that I'm having a hard time picking my favorite part. But, alas, I have honed in on one moment I enjoyed the most: The Lightening Round.

At the very end of his chat with Rob, our own Josh Horowitz whipped out a bunch of rapid-fire Twitter questions from you, the fans. And though Rob's answers weren't necessarily soul-bearing (I mean, asking about someone's favorite karaoke song doesn't usually illicit tearful confessions), nonetheless, I felt like we got to learn a little bit more about the "Water for Elephants" star in a completely fun way.

In this clip, Rob answers two very important questions. First: What's his favorite karaoke song? "'Bump N' Grind' or 'Purple Rain,'" he said with a laugh. Second: Does he like "Glee"? "I've never seen it," he said. "But people have been telling me—people I wouldn't expect to be big fans of it—are like, 'It's great. It's amazing. You should get the box set.' And I'm like, 'Really?' Maybe it's really cool."

Maybe Rob should sign up for a "Glee" cameo—sort of a baptism by fire. Or maybe not...

Anyhoo, that was my favorite moment from tonight's "MTV First: Robert Pattinson" live stream. You can watch the whole interview on demand if you missed (or want to relive) any of the Pattinson goodness, including his thoughts on "Breaking Dawn" daughter Mackenzie Foy, his compliments for Reese Witherspoon and whether or not he'll ever host "Saturday Night Live"!

What was your favorite moment from "MTV First: Robert Pattinson"?

Tags Glee, Robert Pattinson, Video, Water for Elephants

This may be an easy question, Crushers, but just indulge me for a second: If Robert Pattinson asked you to jump off a train, would you? Heck yes! But while we can all make that decision in a matter of seconds, for Reese Witherspoon's mysterious Marlena, the decision is a little bit more difficult.

In our EXCLUSIVE look at "Water For Elephants," we see the brooding, handsome Jacob (hmmm... sound familiar?) pleading with mysterious Marlena (Reese) to leave all of her drama behind and run away with him. "There's a better kind of life that's meant for you, whether that life is with me or not, whether you love me or not. It doesn't matter," he says. Handsome and supportive? Swoon. The feel is dark and romantic, and Reese looks flawless in her '20s-era curls; we can't wait to see RPattz and Christoph Waltz fight over her on the big screen.

But enough of my rambling, let's get to the clip already! In honor of Robert Pattinson Friday, Friday, Friday, check out exclusive look at "Water For Elephants" below:

What do you think of RPattz as a Jacob? Will you be seeing "Water For Elephants"? Let us know in the comments and on Twitter!

Tags Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Video, Water for Elephants

It's Friday, Friday, Friday! Or rather, we should be singing, It's Robert Pattinson Friday, Friday, Friday! That's right, RPattz fans, your patience has paid off. It's finally time for our "MTV First: Robert Pattinson" live stream. We're pretty sure you know this by now, but just in case, in addition to debuting a new clip from his upcoming circus drama "Water for Elephants," Rob will sit down with our own Josh Horowitz for a Q&A session, which will include questions submitted by YOU!

What big-top shenanigans will Rob spill? What "Breaking Dawn" scoop will he dish up? What anecdotes will we be laughing about days later? Let's find out! We're live blogging the whole thing, so keep reading after the jump to enter the "MTV First: Robert Pattinson" discussion. Comment (and hit refresh) early and often!

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Tags Robert Pattinson, Twilight, Water for Elephants