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"Matched" author Ally Condie closes out our celebration of all things fierce and futuristic with something a bit more fuzzy—her Guide to a Dystopian Holiday. Ally's latest novel, "Crossed," is out now.

It’s the season—decorations are up, festive music is in the air and people are pepper-spraying each other on Black Friday at Wal-Mart. (I still can’t believe that happened!) This perfect storm of holiday-ness and just plain craziness made me think: What if we had a dystopian holiday celebration? Here are some suggestions for getting in the proper mood:

Listen to this: “Machine” by Regina Spektor. One of my favorite things about Spektor is that I’m never entirely sure what her songs are about—they are full of layers and nuance. I like writing that is open to interpretation, and Spektor has that in spades (plus the music itself is gorgeous, of course). This song just has a dystopian feel. I’ve been listening to it over and over as I’ve worked on the final book in the "Matched" series.

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by Emily Laurence

Sink your teeth into this: Michelle Trachtenberg was up for a starring role in "Twilight." Yep, the Upper East Sider nearly made the trek to Forks, thanks to her long-time acquaintance with director Catherine Hardwicke.

"There was definitely interest here and there because there’s so few pale girls in Hollywood,” Michelle recently told Us Weekly. (She didn't specify, however, which role would have been hers).

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What's the mathematical probability of miracles? Dunno, but it's got to get greater around the holidays! And that makes this the perfect time to debut our EXCLUSIVE look at the trailer for "The Probability of Miracles," a new book by Wendy Wunder.

Maybe it's just because we always get a little sappy in December, but this sneak peek at the story of a dying girl's last chance at living, loving and finding friendship totally poked at our hearts in some seriously tender places. There's Cam, doing her best to make a gracious exit from an existence cut short by cancer. There's a town called Promise, where her mother takes their family in the hope that something incredible might happen to save her daughter's life. And...well, no spoilery details, but there just might be a romance in there somewhere.

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We don't want to freak you out or anything, but have you realized there are only 24 shopping days left until Christmas? Wait! No! Please don't make a mad dash for Wal-Mart, grabbing every package of tube socks and windshield wipers in a "Supermarket Sweep"-style frenzy. You're better than that! And we're here to help. All week, Hollywood Crush has been rolling out our Holiday Gift Guides, recommending the best buys for your buds this season. Today, we're taking a look at gifts for fans of all things...

"Infernal Devices"

The Cassandra Clare series is a prequel to her best-selling "Mortal Instruments," and tells the story of demon-slaying Shadowhunters in Victorian London. With the latest installment, "Clockwork Prince," hitting bookstore shelves on December 6, what better time to shop the series?

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For today's Dystopian Week entry, we asked Hollywood Crush friend and "Hunger Games" Examiner Sara Gundell to compile the ultimate Dystopian Survival Guide. Take a look and tell us: Are you ready?

It’s no secret that dystopian fiction is "the new black" these days. I mean, that’s why we’re celebrating Dystopian Week, right? The genre litters the shelves of book stores right now, especially in the young adult section, with dozens of new titles competing for the attention of "Hunger Games" fans eager for something new to read.

But do you have what it takes to survive a dystopian future? If books like "Blood Red Road," "Legend" and "Divergent" are to be believed, we’re on our way to a less than picture-perfect future—and who knows if it could happen sooner or later. So best be prepared, just in case. Here are a few tools and skills you’ll want to acquire now to make sure you survive:

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If you've been yearning for a life-sized replica of Taylor Lautner that you can keep in your house, snuggle up to when it's cold and take into your room at night for secret whisper parties...well, that's really weird, we're not gonna lie. But guess what: You're about to get half your wish! Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in London has announced its figures-to-be for 2012, and Taylor is top of the list after becoming one of this year's most requested personalities ever to be rendered in wax. (So, to be clear: lifesize replica, yes. Latenight cuddling with a fake Tay-Tay, no. But hey, you can stand next to him and get your picture taken!)

Taylor will be joining the museum's "A-List Party" attraction—arriving fashionably late to a tableau that already includes the notorious Robert Pattinson. The good news: Now both of "Twilight" leading men will be in the same room at the creepy-cool institution of waxwork sculptures. The bad news: Given the setting, the wax version of Taylor will probably not be showing off its abs. BOOOOOOO.

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Earlier this week, we heard that Ricky Martin would soon be joining "Glee" as the new Spanish teacher for McKinley High, but now word comes down from Entertainment Weekly, that another Latin music sensation is in talks to come aboard the show.

EW's source claims that Gloria Estefan is in talks to join the show as Santana's mother. On this week's episode, Santana came out of the closet to her parents, something we only heard about but didn't see. Her parents were supportive of Santana's lifestyle, but her grandmother was a different story entirely.

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Christmas is still 24 days away, but the fine folks at Scholastic have gifted Hollywood Crush with two sneak peeks that will undoubtedly leave "Hunger Games" fans in a festive mood: the covers of "The Hunger Games: Official Illustrated Movie Companion" and "The Hunger Games Tribute Guide" (both due February 7, 2012)!

The works are part of the publishing house's extensive movie tie-in program, which also includes "The Hunger Games: Movie Tie-In Edition" (our friends at TheFABlife have that cover for you) and "The World of The Hunger Games" (to be released the same day as the film, March 23).

See the full covers after the jump!

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Tags Dystopian Week, Hunger Games, The Hunger Games Tribute Guide, The Hunger Games: Official Illustrated Movie Companion

by Emily Laurence

"A Warrior’s Heart" starring "Twilight" co-stars Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene hits theaters Friday (in limited release), and in a new featurette, the two sometimes-vampires give a little insight into their characters. Plus, Ashley reveals what it’s like to make out with her real-life bud on-screen.

Kellan stars in the flick as popular guy Conor Sullivan, the school’s most valued lacrosse player, who is struggling with the death of his Marine father. "This film has everything. It’s a great coming-of-age story," he said, adding that it’s action-packed and that he often does his own stunts. We don’t think you’ll be needing a stunt-double for those shirtless locker room scenes, Kellan. We think you got that one covered.

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It's December 1, and 'tis the season for warm, fuzzy feelings and sparkly things—which makes it oh-so-appropriate that "Friday Night Lights" actor Zach Gilford has just gotten engaged to girlfriend Kiele Sanchez. Us Weekly reports that the pair are set to be wed...well, there's no official date yet, but give the kids a break. They've been engaged for, like, five minutes.

Zach (best known for his role as Matt Saracen on "Friday Night Lights") met Nikki (best known for playing one of the most annoying characters ever to grace the set of "Lost") in Chicago while filming "The Matadors"; the pair have been dating since spring of last year. And while we wish them the heartiest congratulations, we can't help pouting at the removal of one of "FNL"'s most eligible bachelors from the market. So, to brighten our day—and yours!—let's check the stats of a few other hotties from our favorite football drama and see who's still available. Because while Zach is lost to us forever, we can still take a gander at...

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Tags Friday Night Lights, Gaius Charles, Scott Porter, Taylor Kitsch, Zach Gilford