Sure, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart may fit the characters of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan like a glove, but what if Stephenie Meyer's vamp classic was written during the high-flying, colorful 1980s? Who would glitter in the sun during the era of John Hughes and the Brat Pack?

Well, that's what we wondered too, which is why we're happy to present "Twilight:" 80's Edition! We've broken out the Adobe Photoshop and decided to cast our favorite "Twilight" characters if the film was made over twenty years ago. Instead of RPattz and KStew, fans could've easily been cheering on the romance of RPhoenix and ASheedy. Click here or on the photo below to browse our re-imagined photo gallery, and read on below for our new cast of characters.

River Phoenix as Edward Cullen: Before Zac Efron, the Jonas Brothers and...yes, Robert Pattinson...there was River Phoenix. The 80s heartthrob starred in such classic films as "Explorers" and "Stand By Me" before getting nominated for an Oscar at age 18 for his role in "Running On Empty." His promising career was cut short in 1993 when the star was tragically found dead of a drug overdose in Los Angeles. During his heyday, however, he brought just the right amount of brooding sexiness that could fuel the role of Edward Cullen. (Who could share the screen as his Bella? Find out after the jump!) Read More...

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It's true what they say about breaking up; it really is hard to do. What with the returning of personal effects, the erasing of phone numbers and the changing of Facebook statuses. But that stuff's actually easy peasy compared to the kind of upheaval a "Twilight Saga" uncoupling causes. According to Kristen Stewart, parting ways with the world's most dazzling vampire nearly killed her!

When we sat down to talk with the "New Moon" star (read our full interview with her and costar Taylor Lautner), she was frank about being intimidated by the second novel—largely because of the grandiose emotions she had to convey. Read More...

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While we're sure there have been many bootleg versions of the newest "New Moon" trailer floating around the Internet since the clip premiered (in English, this time and not French ... thank goodness!) in the previews before Friday's release, "Bandslam," we know there's nothing better than watching the real thing in all of its crisp, ab-filled glory. So here it is!

In case you've missed it last Friday morning, we gave you our full review of this "Meet Jacob Black" preview — yes, we were just informed by Summit that that is the official name for the "New Moon" teaser trailer #2 — as our trusty writer Amy Wilkinson took in a midnight showing of "Bandslam" just to report back to you bright and early what exactly it all entailed. Now's your chance to weigh in, too. So press play above and after you're done watching the video over and over again, tell us your thoughts in the comments section below.

Also! Make sure to check back with Hollywood Crush later on tonight, when we give this preview the MTV freeze frame treatment as well!

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If the sky seems a little bluer, the sun a little brighter and the birds a little chirpier this morning, we know why. It's "New Moon" trailer day! In case you missed the many, many memos from Hollywood Crush, this weekend is your chance to bite into a brand new "New Moon" trailer debuting before "Bandslam." We stayed up past our bedtime last night/this morning to take in a midnight showing of Vanessa Hudgens' battle of the bands flick, and we have all the deets on the thirsted-for trailer.

If you've seen the leaked French version that's been floating around YouTube the past few days, there's nothing new here (well, except for the fact that's it's in English). Narrated by Taylor Lautner and featuring very little of swoon-worthy Robert Pattinson, the nearly two-minute clip opens with an oh-so-steamy kiss between Edward and Bella — one to rival their titillating "bedroom" scene in "Twilight" for sure (though both appear to be fully clothed this time around). Read More...

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With new cast members waltzing onto the set of "Valentine's Day" quicker than Bradley Cooper can swap love interests, we're having a bit of a hard time keeping track of the Hollywood-heavy ensemble cast. We can't be the only ones, so as a public service to all you Crushers out there, here's where the cast list stands thus far (or at least for, you know, the next hour or so):

Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Topher Grace, Emma Roberts, Hector Elizondo, Patrick Dempsey, Eric Dane, Taylor Lautner, Carter Jenkins, Taylor Swift, Jamie Foxx and Queen Latifah. Oh, and let's not forget the newest rumored addition, Joe Jonas.

The casting of Joe alongside ex Taylor (Swift, not Lautner, obvi) got us thinking about other pre-existing relationships at play among the star-studded cast. Because you can't throw that many celebrities together without some drama, am I right? We've put together a nifty "family tree," (see the full-size image after the jump), to break down who's hooked up, who shares DNA and who's been on the same soundstage before. No one can ever say Hollywood Crush isn't educational! Read More...

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Get ready Twi-Hards! In just three days you're going to be able to get yourself a long-awaited (and probably highly needed) "Twilight" fix that will hopefully tide you over until the release of "New Moon" on November 20.

Summit Entertainment is debuting a brand new, exclusive theatrical trailer for the second movie in the Saga this Friday along with the all the screenings of its next flick "Bandslam." We know your appetites for all things "Twilight" can be as big as the Wolf Pack's after a hunt in the Forks' woods, so we've got a special 14-second teaser from that very same trailer ready for your continuous playback and enjoyment all day (and maybe even for the next couple days until you can see the full thing!) right here. Go ahead, press play!


In case that wasn't enough Edward and Jacob for you, check out the first "New Moon" trailer, which premiered at the MTV Movie Awards in May.

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Notoriously press-shy "New Moon" star Kristen Stewart has devised a sure-fire method for keeping paparazzi off her back: threaten to stake them like a wanton vampire. The 19-year-old arrived at last night's Teen Choice Awards sporting a skirt-full of painful-looking weaponry on her little black Rock and Republic dress. I can't help but wonder how Kristen managed to sit for two-plus hours with a lap full of metal spikes. Yikes!

Kristen wasn't the only "Twilight" gal making a bold (and perhaps questionable) fashion statement. Costar Nikki Reed looked ready for a safari tea party in her puff-sleeved, animal print Miu Miu frock which she paired with matching Miu Miu accessories while Ashley Greene(below, left) looked flirty (and headed for the boudoir) in her Dolce & Gabanna ice blue bustier top and floral print skirt. Click on the photo above to see more of "Twilight" taking over Teen choice and keep reading for more of our fashion dissection after the jump! Read More...

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As MTV News reported earlier, writer/director John Hughes, who was responsible for iconic '80s teen flicks like "The Breakfast Club" and "Pretty in Pink," died today at the age of 59.

The sad news of John's passing got us thinking about his clever, poignant and down-right enjoyable high school flicks that made stars out of "Brat Packers" like Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez and more. We also can't help but notice how similar many of our favorite recent teen movies are to Hughes' classics. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of our favorite recent teen flicks and paired them with recommended Hughes viewing.

If you liked: "Can't Hardly Wait"
Check out: "Sixteen Candles"

Can't Hardly WaitE-mail, Facebook and texting have rendered pen and paper obsolete, but you've got to admit a misplaced love letter makes a much juicier plot device than an inappropriate wall message. In "Can't Hardly Wait," Amanda Beckett (Jennifer Love Hewitt) finds a letter declaring a mystery suitor's undying love for her causing her to spend night figuring out her secret admirer's identity (it happens to be kind-of-nerdy Preston Myers played by Ethan Embry). Though the gender roles are reversed, the story is similar In "Sixteen Candles," when Samantha Baker's (Ringwald) sex quiz indicating her preference for hunky senior Jack Ryan (Michael Shoeffling) falls in to the wrong hands. Read More...

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In case you haven't noticed, we here at Hollywood Crush are a smidge enamored with "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" star Channing Tatum. And really, who could blame us? That body! Those dance moves! That wife! Um, scratch that last part.

Anyhow, as undying Chan Fans, we never miss an opportunity to share the latest on this week's "Star Gazing" celeb (even if that does include marrying another woman). Read More...

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Jamie Campbell BowerLast weekend at Comic-Con, I had the pleasure of meeting Jamie Campbell Bower, the actor who’ll be playing Caius in the “New Moon” movie. He’s a fun, laid-back dude with a great sense of humor – all attributes which should endear him to “Twilight” fans in the years to come. Unfortunately, it might also be the reason behind some statements he made to me during the interview.

“We just all sit there, completely naked, for one scene," he told me about a scene he said was a flashback to when Dr. Carlisle Cullen met the Volturi. "Yeah, it's me, Michael Sheen and Christopher [Heyerdahl]; we just sit there, naked."

Being a reporter and a “Twilight” fan who knows that a nude scene would be a bit out of place, I skeptically pressed him a bit. “Seriously?” I asked, and he replied “I’m deadly serious,” as you can see in the video here. Read More...

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