Dakota Fanning Won’t Discuss Kristen Stewart Scandal

Kristen Stewarts’ Runaways and Twilight co-star Dakota Fanning has rejected suggestions that the recent scandal surrounding Kristen’s personal life will affect the success of the final Twilight film. Speaking whilst promoting her new film Now Is Good the young actress was quick to affirm that

“I think that people’s personal lives should never affect their work. I know the fans are very dedicated and loyal so I’m sure they’ll all be there”.

Questioned directly by ITN in London about her view on the cheating scandal that has dominated the media in recent months, Dakota was also pretty firm in refusing to be drawn into gossiping about her ‘best friend’ Kristen.

“Kristen’s one of my best friends and I’m just, you know… can’t really go there!”

Most of Rob and Kristen’s friends and co-stars have of course taken a similar approach, refusing to add fuel to the media controversy, just as Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart themselves have avoided public comment on the status of their real life relationship.

With promotion due to start soon for the theatrical release of Breaking Dawn Part 2 though it’s likely to be increasingly difficult for the cast and crew to avoid awkward questions.

New Godzilla Film In Cinemas 2014

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have officially confirmed a release date for their new Godzilla film. The franchise will crash back into cinemas on May 16 2014. Arguably the world most famous movie monster Godzilla has already destroyed countless cities in multiple TV series, video games and over 25 films.

The new big screen outing is being directed by ‘Monsters’ director Gareth Edwards based on a screenplay by David Callaham (The Expendales), David S.Goyer (The Dark Knight) and Max Borenstein. The studio claims the latest adventure will return the character to its epic roots with gritty realistic action.

It’s expected that the project will be in 3D but other details about cast and plot specifics are still to be confirmed.

The Dark Crystal Sequel Still In Production

In 2005 the Jim Henson Company announced plans to make a sequel to the much beloved cult classic fantasy adventure The Dark Crystal, entitled The Power of The Dark Crystal. Based on a script by original Dark Crystal screenwriter David Odell and his wife Annette Duffy, the project initially had director Genndy Tartakovsky attached, followed by the Spierig Brothers (Daybreakers), who have since also departed. However earlier this year the Henson Company and special effects team Omnilab Media announced that after seven years of troubled pre-production the project was official on hiatus. Seemingly eliminating any hope that the sequel would ever become a reality.

However at a recent book signing in London for his latest book ‘Trolls’, Brian Froud the artist responsible for all the creatures and concept art behind the original film has confirmed that the project is in fact still alive and that hopefully more positive announcements may soon be forthcoming.

Having previously released a handful of stunning images to promote the film, Brian revealed that he continues to work on the project and has recently been producing more images for the Henson Company.

“I can let you in on a big secret… I can’t tell you much yet again. But we’re still working on it and hoping for the best. I’ve actually have done some more designs. I can’t tell you when, or if, or what sort of form it’s all going to take. But I’m getting tired of this all myself, so let’s hope for the best!”

Pushed as to whether or not this actually meant there was any realistic hope for film making it to cinemas the acclaimed illustrator seemed confident and jovial:

“Something’s on, I mean definitely. Otherwise I wouldn’t have done two weeks of… I mean I still actually need to be paid, just to let the Hensons know. So yes it’s that serious. Yes!”

Time will tell whether or not the sequel does finally overcome it’s troubled genesis to finally delight fans of the franchise. Interview clip with Brian Froud below so you can make up you own minds about how positive he really sounds.

Kristen Stewart In Line for Back Roads

Twilight star Kristen Stewart has reportedly been offered a part in Back Roads, the steamy thriller based on the bestselling book. The project already has Chloe Moretz attached as well as Director Adrian Lyne.

Lyne is best known for provocative dramas such as Indecent Proposal, Lolita, Unfaithful and Fatal Attraction. The source material for Back Roads certainly lends itself well to his usual style.

The story revolves around a young man, caring for his three sisters, who finds himself becoming a suspect in a local murder mystery after striking up an illicit romance with a married neighbour.

While Moretz is already confirmed as one of the three sisters, early speculation is that Kristen Stewart may be in line for Callie, the married mother of two caught up in the ill-fated affair.

However, in the wake of media scrutiny of her private life it remains to be seen whether or not Kristen Stewart would take on a role that may provoke some uncomfortable real life comparisons.

Let us know what you think in the comments. Would it be a brave choice or a big mistake to take the role?

Lincoln Full Trailer Released

The first full length trailer for Lincoln, Steven Spielberg’s long awaited biopic of America’s 16th president Abraham Lincoln has been released. The film stars Daniel Day Lewis as the iconic historical figure and focuses on the later stages of his presidency leading up to his infamous assassination.

Hopefully the film will do a better job at capturing one of the most prominent figures in American History than recent effort Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter did.

Lincoln has the obvious advantage of  a stellar cast that includes David Strathairn, Tommy Lee Jones and Jackie Earle Haley, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sally Field, John Hawkes, Jared Harris and James Spader.

Lincoln opens in the UK on 25 January 2013.