Rachelle Lefevre has already been replaced for the third Twilight film, Eclipse. She’s not happy about it and put out a public statement of disappointment, to which Summit Entertainment replied very sternly.

On July 28, Summit Entertainment announced that Bryce Dallas Howard joined the cast of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” the third installment in Summit Entertainment’s vampire franchise. According to Summit’s release, “scheduling conflicts” forced Lefevere to leave the picture.

What film could possibly lure her away from the cultural juggernaut? A supporting role in “Barney’s Version,” an adaptation of a novel by Canadian author Mordecai Richlerstarring Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman. The indie film does not yet have a U.S. distributor.

So it was unusual but not entirely surprising when Lefevre took the step of releasing a statement expressing her dismay:

“I was stunned by Summit’s decision to recast the role of Victoria for Eclipse. I was fully committed to the Twilight saga, and to the portrayal of Victoria. I turned down several other film opportunities and, in accordance with my contractual rights, accepted only roles that would involve very short shooting schedules.

“My commitment to Barney’s Version is only 10 days. Summit picked up my option for Eclipse. Although the production schedule for Eclipse is over three months long, Summit said they had a conflict during those 10 days and would not accommodate me. Given the length of filming for Eclipse, never did I fathom I would lose the role over a 10-day overlap. I was happy with my contract with Summit and was fully prepared to continue to honor it. Summit chose simply to recast the part.

“I am greatly saddened that I will not get to complete my portrayal of Victoria for the Twilight audience. This is a story, a theatrical journey and a character that I truly love and about which I am very passionate. I will be forever grateful to the fan support and loyalty I’ve received since being cast for this role, and I am hurt deeply by Summit’s surprising decision to move on without me. I wish the cast and crew of Eclipse only the very best.”

Summit, in turn, released its own statement, one that essentially says, “Uh-UH:”

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Matt Helm may be one of Spielberg‘s next directorial projects.

Might secret agent Matt Helm provide the answer to which film Steven Spielberg will next helm? Spielberg is seriously considering a film that DreamWorks developed for several years before leaving it behind at Paramount as part of the divorce settlement between the two companies. But the question of whether Spielberg will direct involves a series of complex issues that touch on the relationship between Paramount and DreamWorks, and the latter studio’s new finance partner, Reliance.

Spielberg’s camp said he is attached to produce, but it’s unclear if he’s going to direct. Clearly, Spielberg is excited about the project again after the rewrite that Paul Attanasiodelivered last week.

Sounds like a good one for him to take over, he’s certainly become less active as a director in recent years.

Source: Variety

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Yesterday we learned that Jude Law is going to be a daddy all over again.  Now we have news on the baby mama.  Jude Law had a brief relationship with a knockout, actress/model, Samantha Burke.  She just happened to get knocked up and is having his baby.

Samantha is expecting a baby girl named Sophia on October 6th.  Jude Law has been a real stand-up guy about the whole thing.  His lawyer’s made this statement,

“Ms. Burke can confirm that she did in fact have a relationship with Mr. Law and that she has informed Mr. Law that she is expecting his child later this fall. Since informing Mr. Law of the pregnancy, he has been nothing but responsive and supportive of Ms. Burke and the pregnancy.”

I knew he would do the right thing.  I can’t help it, but….I think that Sophia is going tobe one gorgeous baby!  Look at the genes she’s getting!

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The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards are coming up on September 13th.  This is one awards show that I actually enjoy.  There always seem to be some decent performances that make the filler crap worth the watch.

P!nk is looking forward to her time on the stage once again,

“Last year I got to jump out of a window at the VMAs in L.A.,” Pink said. “This year I can’t wait to blow the roof off Radio City in New York.”

We can’t wait either.  P!nk is one helluva performer and she is going to be a highlight for sure.

Also on the list of presenters so far we’ve got Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ne-Yo and Chace Crawford along with Russel Brand as the ‘lovely’ host for the evening. It should be a lot of fun!

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UPDATE! HERE ARE THE FIRST PICTURES FROM THE KEVIN JONAS WEDDING!

Kevin Jonas, the first of The Jonas Brothers to get engaged is making plans with his beautiful fiance, Danielle Deleasa for their romantic wedding.

This cute couple met in the Bahamas and this has inspired them to make those beaches the location for their special day……

“Kevin has told his family that he and Danielle want to marry in a church in the Bahamas and then hold their reception on a beach,” says an insider. “They’re already making some of the arrangements and they’re getting close to choosing a date.”

So, it’s looking like a winter wedding in the next few months or one in early spring.  I am guessing that whichever has the better weather in the Bahamas is the way they will go.  That’s probably the most important factor for a beach reception….

Congrats again you two!

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While Sienna Miller is globe hopping promoting G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra and her on-off boyfriend, Balthazar Getty was spotted having a very friendly stroll with his estranged wife, Rosetta Millington. The hike in the Hollywood Hills was the first time the ex-es were spotted together without their children accompanying them.

During the hike, the couple were seen laughing, and being very friendly.  After they were done exercising, they returned to their home in Beverly Hills where Rosetta has continued to live following their break up.

Balthazar and Rosetta married for 9 years, split a year ago prompted by pictures of Balthazar and Sienna Miller playing on a yacht.  Oh and Sienna was topless and they were kissing.  Despite being separated for a year, Rosetta and Balthazar never filed for divorce.

Is this a sign that Balthazar and Rosetta are getting back together?  Or are they just being friendly parents who have four kids together?

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It’s been awhile and I wasn’t sure if or when we’d see the return of Jon & Kate Plus 8 on TLC.  But guess what?  They are back!  On Monday, August 3rd you can catch this family of 10 in the wake of the scandal and divorce.

In the sneak peek, we get to see Kate with her new, positive attitude.  I find it very refreshing and I hope to see a lot more of it.  Who ever thought you’d see Kate Gosselin pitching a tent?  You go girl!!

I am looking forward to watching Monday night, there will be 2 new episodes and I think we will be able to tell a lot from that hour.  This is it for the show in my opinion.  If they don’t reel us back in for what the show actually is, the ratings will fall flat and Jon & Kate Plus 8 will be a ‘has been’.   I hope it’s good!

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Paula Abdul has been struggling to reach an agreement with American Idol that everyone will be happy with.  And unless she feels she’s getting what she deserves, I think she might actually opt out.

Paula has been keeping in touch with her fans via Twitter,

Hi everyone. I’ve been quiet as we are trying to work out details of how I can return to #Idol.

Your support & encouragement means so much to me. I hope you understand I can only return to #Idol if the deal is fair.

Whatever happens with #Idol, I love you guys and am so happy we have this way to stay in touch.

I will give you updates on how things are going, to the extent I can. I know your attention is very powerful & can help a lot.

So now Paula changes the subject and moves to another one of her passions….

With all the Idol drama going on I’m excited to focus my efforts on my HSN show tonight!

Hi Everyone! Tonight I’ll be live on HSN @ 12am EST/9pm PST. Very cool accessories, you won’t want to miss it!

Call me up tonight on HSN. I’ll be live answering; your questions about my Forever Your Girl Collection. Call me at 1.866.376 talk (8255)

Great new stuff in my Forever Your Girl Collection. There’s something in my collection for all of you and I love that it’s all affordable.

I am glad that Paula has something else to keep her happy and busy, but I really hope she doesn’t throw in the towel on American Idol.  I still don’t want Jennifer Lopez taking over.  It just wouldn’t be the same without Paula…….

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Someone needs to chill out a bit!  Marilyn Manson is mad at the press, and wants to make sure everyone knows it.  In response to an L.A. Weekly story suggesting “that Manson is a paranoid cocaine addict who is nothing like his onstage goth persona,” he has posted some dark threats on his MySpace blog.

From the post titled “soon to be buried in a shallow grave”:

I can, but do not need to defend myself And the absurd accusations that the average press has clinged onto. If we need a nude photo of me to prove that I am far different than the soon-to-be-murdered-in-their-home press has decided to fabricate, that is easy. But if one more “journalist” makes a cavalier statement about me and my band, I will personally or with my fans help, greet them at their home and discover just how much they believe in their freedom of speech. I dare you all to write one more thing that you won’t say to my face. Because I will make you say it. In that manner. That is a threat.

Uhhh…. well, OK.  But could he sound any MORE like a paranoid cocaine addict?  Oh crap, is Marilyn going to come after ME now?  And what does a nude photo have to do with anything?

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Some people have lovely collections in their homes that add value and beauty.  Quentin Tarantino, may have collections of things in his home, but it doesn’t sound deliberate or organized.  He sounds more like a messy hoarder than anything else.

“I’m a bachelor, so literally my place is like a dorm room. A fraternity house of one. If you walked in the door you would just see lots of stacks of s**t.

“You could come to my house to visit and bring a copy of a magazine  with you and put it on the counter, and three years later you could come back and that magazine would still be on that counter.

“I have a problem throwing stuff out.”

He blames his being a slob on being single?  I’m sure if he ever lived with someone, he would still have a problem throwing stuff out.  It’s all just so icky.

Tarantino doesn’t seem to think this is a problem.  In fact, if you have upgraded your electronics, and gotten rid of something obsolete, he thinks less of you!

“I lose respect for people who disconnect their video tape player. If you don’t have a record player, if you don’t have a vinyl player that you can play, if you don’t have your VCR still connected to your TV, you go down a little bit in my estimations.”

I wonder if Tarantino still listens to eight tracks and lights his house with oil lamps as well.

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