Hollywood Crush › Chris Weitz

After drawing out their angsty on-screen relationship for four straight "Twilight" movies, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner probably won't be teaming up for another film anytime soon...but that doesn't mean we can't awwww at their off-set friendship. The two stars showed up for Los Angeles Film Festival premiere of Chris Weitz's "A Better Life," showing support for their one-time director (Chris helmed the production of "New Moon") and getting cozy for a few pre-screening snapshots.

Both Kristen and Taylor looked casual and comfortable as they posed for pictures—and KStew, especially, seems happy to be walking the red carpet for a film where she's not the star of the show. The girl sported a relaxed style and easy smile all night long... even before she shed her high heels for a pair of bright blue sneakers. Cute!

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Tags Chris Weitz, Kristen Stewart, Photo, Taylor Lautner, Twilight

Kristen Stewart has faced her share of vampires over the course of two "Twilight" movies. Zoe Saldana waged an epic battle to win back Pandora in "Avatar." The two ladies will show down on Sunday night in the Best Female Performance category of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards (also nominated is Emma Watson, Amanda Seyfried and Sandra Bullock).

With five nominations each, the night is shaping up to be a "New Moon"/"Avatar" fight to the finish. "New Moon" director Chris Weitz knows who he's rooting for. Spoiler alert: it's exactly who you think.

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Tags Avatar, Chris Weitz, Kristen Stewart, MTV Movie Awards 2010, New Moon, Twilight, Video, Zoe Saldana

Nikki Reed and Chris Weitz gave some lucky fans in the Los Angeles area a nice when they celebrated the release of "New Moon" at the Wal-Mart in Santa Clarita. Though Chris is out of the "Breaking Dawn" director race, Nikki had some thoughts to share about the upcoming project.

"I would love to talk about 'Breaking Dawn' because I would love to know what's going on," she admitted with a laugh. "All I know is that hopefully something is going to happen, and I can't wait to hear about it, because I am just as anxious as you and everybody else. We just don't know anything yet."

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Tags Breaking Dawn, Chris Weitz, New Moon, Nikki Reed, Twilight, Video

Last week's announcement that Gus Van Sant, Sophia Coppola and Bill Condon were being considered as potential directors for "Breaking Dawn" made some waves in the film and "Twilight" fan communities. When MTV caught up with Nikki Reed and Chris Weitz at the "New Moon" midnight release event at Santa Clarita's Wal-Mart, both had a lot to say about the subject.

"You're telling me for the first time. I was trying to ask them earlier today, and they wouldn't give me anything," Nikki admitted after MTV told her Gus and Sophia were being considered. "But all the directors that you mentioned, I mean, they would be fantastic, both of those people. Either one. I mean, we would be honored."

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Tags Breaking Dawn, Chris Weitz, Gus van Sant, New Moon, Nikki Reed, Twilight

"New Moon" is one of those special few DVDs that gets a release on a Friday night. Most DVDs get released on Tuesdays, but a select few (of course "Twilight" being included among them) get released later in the week because, like their big screen predecessors, fans can get hyped for midnight release parties leading into a weekend.

Many major retailers are getting in on the midnight release craze. We're sure you already have a DVD preordered, so you should check with the store yours is stashed at to see if they're going to be open at midnight and having a party.

Summit it making it easy for you to find a midnight release party by having a search engine available on the "New Moon" official website.Select Barnes & Nobles, Best Buys, 24 hour Wal-Marts, Borders and Blockbusters will also be open late on Friday night, some even having contests and giving away merchandise to the fans waiting.

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Tags Chaske Spencer, Chris Weitz, Daniel Cudmore, DVD, Edi Gathegi, Elizabeth Reaser, Melissa Rosenberg, New Moon, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Twilight, Tyson Houseman

It seems like every major retail company is selling some form of special, unique, extra-super-duper version of the "New Moon" DVD, and we're sure you've already pre-ordered one — or more! — of your favorites. The nice thing is that, no matter which version you choose, your most basic "New Moon" DVD has some pretty interesting special features and you'll be able to get them no matter what. With so little time left until "New Moon" DVD becomes available, we figured we'd take a look at some of the featurettes that will be included.

The first clip shows how the costume department was able to make use of their expanded budget to put Bella in a more adult wardrobe. In "New Moon," Bella was not only facing the loss of her vampire love but also a senior in high school, so the more adult themes were necessary. In "Eclipse," we're seeing the continued adult theme (especially since it talks place right after "New Moon" ends) but also a little bit more freedom in Bella's outfits now that she's been reunited with Edward.

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Tags Chris Weitz, DVD, Kristen Stewart, New Moon, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Twilight, Video

Back before the release of "New Moon," director Chris Weitz appeared to be toying with the idea of directing the fourth film in the "Twilight" franchise, "Breaking Dawn." Summit Entertainment has yet to announce whether the fourth book in Stephenie Meyer's vampire saga will be made into a movie (or two... because, well, we all know at least one is going to happen!), but in the weeks before the DVD release of "New Moon" (March 20), Chris was willing to share his opinions about the likelihood of developing the cinematic culmination to the series.

With 3-D all the rage after the optical triumph of "Avatar," we might soon see more movies, like "Breaking Dawn," taking a page out of James Cameron’s handbook. "I think that 3-D is great so long as it's not used in a gimmicky fashion and it can supply extraordinary depth to the visual experience," Chris told MTV News. "And it's great because it brings people to the theater, and filmmakers always want people to see things in the largest format possible."

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Tags Breaking Dawn, Chris Weitz, David Slade, Summit Entertainment, Twilight

If hearing Kristen Stewart's take on Renesmee wasn't enough for you, here's some more "Twilight"-related news sure to boost your spirits: Today is the day pre-orders go live for the various DVD copies of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." But before you run off to find the cheapest copy available for pre-order, there are a couple elements that should be weighed ahead of time.

Both Target and Barnes & Noble are offering special edition versions of "New Moon." Target's is arguably the best, offering a second special edition disc (three discs in all) and a "collectible film cell." The only details they had about the third disc is that it contains "never before seen content," and also commented that quantities are limited for the film cell (so make sure you ask when you pick up your copy). The special edition runs at $36.99, but is $10 off for pre-order, making it $26.99. The Blu-Ray version is $29.99.

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Tags Chris Weitz, DVD, Kristen Stewart, New Moon, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Twilight

Cancel that manicure and call off date night because you've got an appointment with Edward Cullen on March 20. At the stroke of 12:01 a.m., the "New Moon" two-disc special edition DVD and special edition Blu-Ray will hit store shelves. And you can bet your sweet Volvo they're full of juicy extras.

Along with the fantastic film, fans can expect a six-part, behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the creation of the film, rehearsal footage from Muse, three music videos from Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina and Mute Math, as well as audio commentary by director Chris Weitz and editor Peter Lambert. But where, oh where, is the commentary track with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner that Chris promised back in the day?

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Tags Anya Marina, Chris Weitz, Death Cab For Cutie, DVD, Kristen Stewart, Muse, New Moon, Peter Lambert, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Twilight

Undershadowed by this week's Stephenie Meyer/Summit Entertainment "Breaking Dawn" disagreement rumor was a piece the LA Times put out where they spoke to "Twilight Saga" producer Wyck Godfrey about the series' final installment(s). In it Wyck talks about such bland things as Renesmee possibly being an entirely CGI creation?!

With the success of "Avatar," it makes sense that this idea is being toyed with, but Summit isn't Fox and whoever ends up helming "Breaking Dawn" (which Wyck says he doesn't think will be Chris Weitz, fyi) will be no James Cameron. Therefore, with so many such CGI situations turning into unrealistic disasters, Wyck's comment was cringe-worthy to say the least.

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Tags Breaking Dawn, Chris Weitz, Melissa Rosenberg, Twilight, Wyck Godfrey