By Silas Lesnick

Looking at the “Twilight” that could have been, MTV News has learned that two-time "Harry Potter" director Chris Columbus took a glance at the script at the beginning of the adaptation process.

"I guess I did read a script early on," says the director, who most recently helmed "I Love You, Beth Cooper.""But I was doing something else." Read more...

What happens when a super nerdy high school valedictorian professes his love for the most popular girl in class? That's the question at the heart of the upcoming romantic teen comedy, "I Love You, Beth Cooper." The flick, starring "Heroes" hottie Hayden Panettiere as Beth Cooper and Paul Rust as the wannabe lover, doesn't hit theaters until July 10, but we've got a first look with five exclusive clips.

One other thing worth noting: The film is directed by Chris Columbus, who's directed such prior fare as two "Harry Potter" movies, both "Home Alone" flicks and seminal '80s teen film "Adventures in Babysitting." Take a gander at one of the clips below and then click here to watch the rest. And if you're interested in submitting your own real-life confessions, you can do so over here.