Kate Hudson directed this short film called "Cutlass," about a woman who remembers what it’s like to want something really, really badly. The excellent cast includes Dakota Fanning, Virginia Madsen, Kurt Russell, Kristen Stewart, Chevy Chase and Sarah Roemer.
This little film is fantastic, and I think Kate Hudson has a nice directing career ahead of her. It’s only 16 minutes long, and is playing at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. 

There’s been lots of speculation about who would be cast in “New Moon,” and now our friends over at TwilightMania.com have the scoop. Earlier today, they posted that Summit Entertainment has announced the cast as follows:
The legendary Volturi, a coven of vampires who impose the laws of the vampire world, include:

Charlie Bewley – Demetri
Jamie Campbell Bower – Caius
Daniel Cudmore – Felix
Christopher Heyerdahl – Marcus
Dakota Fanning – Jane
Cameron Bright – Alec (Jane’s brother)
Noot Seer – Heidi
Michael Sheen - Aro, the Volturi leader

Also cast are two new members of the Quileute Indian Nation:

Graham Greene - Harry Clearwater, Quileute tribal leader … [Read More]

Here’s a bit of casting news for you: Megan Fox has signed on for two comic flicks — "Jonah Hex" and "Fathom"; Dakota Fanning snags the much-coveted role of Jane Volturi in "New Moon"; and Malin Akerman, fresh off of "Watchmen," has signed to headline "The Bang Bang Club" with co-stars Ryan Phillippe and Taylor Kitsch. Check out this video CelebTV put together:

Got a tip from TwilightMania.com that Dakota Fanning has been confirmed to play the role of Jane in "New Moon," the upcoming sequel to "Twilight" arriving in theaters Nov. 20, 2009.
There’s been a lot of speculation about who would play Jane, and opinions were varied when I reported the rumor in January.
While I think she’ll do a fine job, in some ways I wish they would have cast a lesser known actress. It just seems like Dakota Fanning is cast in just about every movie requiring a female in that age range.
What are your thoughts on … [Read More]

Movie: Coraline in 3D * Trailer * Official Site
In Theaters: Feb. 6, 2009

Runtime: 100 minutes
Directed by: Henry Selick

MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements, scary images, some language and suggestive humor
Gecko Rating:

"Coraline" is one of those movies that’s probably a great piece of filmmaking, but it’s not really appropriate for kids. The stop-motion animation, the cinematography, and the storyline are all beautifully done. But it’s just too darn scary for little kids. Even though it’s rated PG, I don’t recommend it for kids younger than 12, which, in my mind, means it should have been rated PG-13.
The story follows … [Read More]

I just posted the other day that everybody in Hollywood (and their mother) wants to score a part in "New Moon." Now Hilary Duff has jumped on that bandwagon.
Vanessa Hudgens, Dakota Fanning, and the Jonas Brothers have all yearned for a spot in the credits, and "90210" star AnnaLynne McCord has auditioned for the part of Heidi.
Hilary Duff was recently spotted at the Mercedes Benz Fashion week, talking with "Twilight" star Peter Facinelli about how badly she wants a role in the sequel.
A source recently told Hollyscoop.com, "Hilary told Peter how bad she wants to be in … [Read More]

It’s so weird seeing Dakota Fanning grow up before our very eyes. She’s a teenager now! In this video from ETonline, Fanning and co-stars Chris Evans, Camilla Belle and Djimon Hounsou talk about their new sci-fi thriller, "Push," in theaters yesterday, Feb. 6, 2009. Read more about the movie and watch a trailer here.

The Pink Panther 2. The world’s most valuable treasures are stolen! Thank goodness Inspector Clouseau (Steve Martin) is on the job. Also stars Jean Reno, Alfred Molina, Emily Mortimer, John Cleese and Andy Garcia. [Trailer 1] [Trailer 2] [Official Site]
He’s Just Not That Into You. Sometimes, that’s all there is to it, you know? And this group of folks in Baltimore figure that out. Stars Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, and Ben Affleck. [Preview] [Trailer] [Red Carpet Video] [Official Site]
Coraline 3D. Dakota Fanning and Teri Hatcher star in this novel-based movie about a girl who goes through a secret door … [Read More]

Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning were out and about on a press junket for their new movie, “Push.” JoBlo.com caught up with the pair and asked about upcoming projects, including Fanning’s role as Jane Volturi in “New Moon,” the sequel to “Twilight.”
“You can tell that [it’s] gonna happen,” said JoBlo’s JimmyO. “It was like talking to someone that had a really cool secret but couldn’t tell anybody."
In Fanning’s words: “It’s definitely a possibility and I think it’d be really, really cool if that worked out to be the case. I’m a really huge fan of all that … [Read More]

No word yet on whether Dakota Fanning will co-star with Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in "New Moon," the much anticipated sequel to last year’s vampire flick, "Twilight." 
But the 14-year-old actress spoke with ET about the rumors that she’s been asked to meet with Summit Entertainment and director Chris Weitz about the role of Jane Volturi. "I really hope that works out," she said. "It would be interesting, really fun to be a part of. I’m a huge fan of all those actors. So, it’s too soon to tell right now, but I really hope that it does … [Read More]