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The Taylor Lautner movie machine keeps rolling. Hasbro, owners of successful toys-turned-live-action flicks like Transformers and G.I. Joe, are teaming up with Universal Studios to get Stretch Armstrong on the big screen and make some dough.

“In the past two years, Taylor has emerged as a real star at the global box office,” Universal Pictures co-chairman Donna Langley said.

“He brings the perfect balance of energy and athleticism to the role of an unlikely super hero with a fantastic super power. We couldn’t be more pleased that he has agreed to be our Stretch.”

Aiming for a summer 2012 release date, this movie could get crowded with other Lautner pics: Northern Lights, Cancun and Max Steel.  Are you ready for Taylor’s turn at super stardom with all these action flicks?

Abigail Breslin has had a string of hit movies at a young age and can make you forget how young she really is (much like Dakota Fanning.) The Zombieland and Little Miss Sunshine star, who is only 13 years-old, is just like lots of other teen girls; having sleepovers with her cousin, loves the Jonas Brothers and is interested in all things Twilight. The actress caught up with Nylon magazine and shared her Twilight love:

“I’m a crazy, obsessed fan. I went to see the first one on opening day,” she says. “But I felt left out because everyone in the audience had Twilight T-shirts and I didn’t. So I have Twilight T-shirts now. And have you seen those Twilight water bottles? I have one of those.”

Currently Breslin is in New York City prepping for her debut on Broadway as Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker. Check out the February issue (with The Vampire Diaries cast on the cover) for more with Abigail.

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‘One Less Lonely Girl’ singer Justin Bieber has more than just dominating the music charts on his mind. The Canadian born teenager wants to head to college to expand his horizons.

He doesn’t fill his time playing PlayStation or watching videos of Michael Jackson, one of his influences, on his tour bus. Instead Bieber hits the books. “I have a tutor,” he says. “I want to go to college. As Asher Roth says, I think college would be a blast.” And a prospective major? “I’m good at English,” he says. “I like to write.”

Check out what else you didn’t know (he plays four instruments) about Bieber here.

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Possible pairing: teen star Vanessa Hudgens may be the daughter to super diva Mariah Carey. The two are both in talks to star in a musical comedy based on singing competition shows like American Idol and X Factor.

“Vanessa Hudgens has already been approached for the daughter role. The only sticking point seems to be whether Mariah feels comfortable playing mom to a teenager. She’s a little sensitive when it comes to her age.”

Could be interesting.

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For the November issue of Teen Vogue, models Chanel Iman and Jourdan Dunn were chosen to be the beautiful faces on the cover. What’s particularly unique about this? The two teens are the most successful black models going right now and in a time when fashion editorials, photo shoots and runways are almost entirely white, it says something that these two young ladies grab a cover. In the accompanying article, the teenagers do admit to struggling to get along with each other.

“It’s competition,” Jourdan told Teen Vogue. “There aren’t a lot of us, but instead of sticking together, we’re pitted against each other. People will say things in Chanel’s ear like, ‘Jourdan is taking your spot’, and then they’ll say to me, ‘Don’t trust Chanel’.”

The problem they face? There’s there’s only room for one black girl – apparently. “You’re being told, ‘So and so is only booking one black girl. It’s either you or Jourdan’,” said Chanel.

For now they have other projects: Chanel is working with Victoria’s Secret and Jourdan is pregnant but still doing the catwalk for designers like Jean Paul Gautlier. Check out more of the interview with the two teen stars here.

The cover of the upcoming 40th anniversary edition of Interview Magazine belongs to Kristen Stewart. The Twilight Saga actress has a great rapport with actor Dennis Hopper, who interviews her for the issue. Here is an excerpt about the pressure she’s under to do well in the sequel – ‘New Moon:’

HOPPER: Have you been able to enjoy it? Or do you feel more pressure doing these sequels?

STEWART: I do feel more of a pressurized strain than what is typical for me. Usually, what drives you is your own personal responsibility to the script and the character and the people you are working with. But in this case, I have a responsibility not only to that but to everyone who has personal involvement in the books—and now that spans the world. It’s an insane concept. There are certain things in Twilight . . . As much as I’m proud of that movie and I do like it, I feel like maybe I brought too much of myself to the character. I feel like I really know Bella now. But most readers feel like they know Bella because it’s a first-person narrative. She’s like a little vessel and everyone experiences the story through her. All of these girls who are fans personally feel like they encapsulate that character. So it’s like, “How the hell am I going to do that for all of them? It’s impossible!” But I’ve decided, if you’re just unabashedly honest all of the time, you have nothing to be ashamed of.

The pressure to live up to the hype and be every fan’s idea of Bella must be intimidating. I am glad to see that she is holding her own and continuing to forge ahead and play the character while trying to put the hype behind her.

Read the rest of the online excerpt here.

Rupert Grint’s film Cherrybomb is having a hard time finding distribution and a petition has been started to get the movie released into theaters. While the flick has been shown to some movie festival audiences and won praise, it is still languishing without a company willing to finance it’s theatrical distribution. The petition has approximately 10,000 signatures with over 4,800 coming from the United States.

From the Cherrybomb American Distribution Petition:

To:  Distributers To American Film Distributors

We, the undersigned, urge you to distribute the film Cherrybomb in the United States. We present you with signatures from people all over the country who want this film in their local theaters. We come together as fans of Rupert Grint, of independent cinema and, most of all, of Cherrybomb.
Rupert Grint, star of the Harry Potter films, plays the lead role in Cherrybomb. However, it is not solely Harry Potter fans who are interested in this film. Many websites that publish features on Cherrybomb are saturated with comments from movie-goers who are eager to see the film. The trailer has captured the attention of both teenagers as well as adults. Critics are noticing that Rupert Grint completely shakes off his trademark Ron Weasley persona from the Harry Potter movies. Industry professionals are hailing the great performances by the leading actors, as well as the skillful and impressive direction of the film.

Cherrybomb’s focus is a quest for a new identity, seen through the eyes of a rampant teenage culture. The film is visually beautiful and fast paced, with an award-nominated soundtrack, offering a complete cinematic experience. Distributors like yourself should not be surprised to learn that audiences in America are hungry to see Cherrybomb in their local theaters and movie houses. We will support your efforts to bring this film to its audience.

Interested in showing your support? Here’s how you go about it…

First: Click here to see a sample email for you to compose.

Second: Click here and choose your (closest) country of origin and read the statement, then click the submit button to send your email of support.

Not convinced? Check out the trailer below

Stunning actress Aimee Teegarden is set to star in Beautiful Waves a surfing coming of age film. Patricia Richardson from tv’s Home Improvement and City Slicker’s Helen Slater co-star with the Friday Night Lights break out star.

“Wave” centers on a teenager (Teegarden) who goes to live with her grandmother (Richardson) in Santa Cruz, Calif., one summer and discovers the sport of surfing — and a family secret as well. Stuart Cameron is producing; Teegarden will make her producing debut as associate producer.

Could be similar to Blue Crush a few years ago with Kate Bosworth but any girl-surfing flick is good in my book.

The sports world has a new rising star in 15 year old Laura Robson. Wimbledon, the great British tennis tournament, will see Robson (who was last year juniors champion) head into the professional ladies arena and give the older gals a run for their prize money. Robson is England’s best shot at taking the title back in a long time and while the teen will unlikely place any higher than round 2 or 3 this yeart, everyone is watching the talented teenager with anticipation.

“This is a match in which she has absolutely nothing to lose. She can go out there and play. She’s a wonderful shot-maker and I think the exciting thing about this match is that she’s playing someone who is also an exciting shot maker. I’m sure Laura will give a good account of herself.”

It will be fun to watch Robson as she grows into her tennis career. Go Laura!!

Slumdog Millionaire is on everyone’s mind right now as we head into Awards season and the unknown London teenager who is the star, Dev Patel, is anonymous no longer. Patel is still reeling from his nomination at the Golden Globes one week ago and he is awestruck over the celebrities who want to meet him.

Patel says, “It’s been like a whirlwind. I was taken straight from the airport in my jeans to a posh tea party. I was still holding my passport when I got introduced to Clint Eastwood. I was embarrassed because I felt a bit smelly! When we got to the Golden Globes it was completely full-on. Demi Moore came up to me on the red carpet. Then Drew Barrymore took me to one side for a 10-minute chat.”

“Later, Alec Baldwin said some amazing things. Sting came over and said he loved the film and gave me a lovely hug. Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio shook my hand. Even P Diddy recognized me! How mental is that! I’m just some lad from Harrow (in London)!”

Great for Patel! That’s an amazing ride he’s on. Enjoy it.

 Have you seen Slumdog? Let us know what you think of it. If you haven’t seen it – check out the trailer below.