Most Twilight fans were born way after Joan Jett and Cherie Currie fronted the all-girl punk/pop band The Runaways. But still, seeing Kristen Stewart snapped in candid photos (and at red carpet premieres) with her punky, Jett-black hair has given this indie about the band loads of attention. Plus, there is the curiosity factor of squeaky-clean Dakota Fanning playing the "sex kitten" role of Currie. You know what? After seeing her withering, cold vampire command "Pain..." in New Moon I know she is surprisingly good at evil... so why not as a teenage rock goddess? - Linda

From the press release:

Apparition has acquired all US rights to The Runaways, the music-fueled story of the ground-breaking, all girl, teenage rock band of the 1970s, starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning, and will release it on March 19....The Runaways will have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

Directed by Floria Sigismondi, whose work includes videos for David Bowie, The White Stripes and Christina Aguilera, THE RUNAWAYS also features Oscar nominee Michael Shannon. The film is produced by John Linson, Art Linson and Bill Pohlad. Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna and Brian Young serve as executive producers.

The film follows two friends, Joan Jett (KRISTEN STEWART) and Cherie Currie (DAKOTA FANNING), as they rise from rebellious Southern California kids to rock stars of the now legendary group that paved the way for future generations of girl bands. They fall under the Svengali-like influence of rock impresario Kim Fowley (MICHAEL SHANNON), who turns the group into an outrageous success and a family of misfits. With its tough-chick image and raw talent, the band quickly earns a name for itself—and so do its two leads: Joan is the band’s pure rock’ n’ roll heart, while Cherie, with her Bowie-Bardot looks, is the sex kitten.

“The Runaways was made with the same independent attitude that defined the group,” says River Road ’s Bill Pohlad. “Kristen and Dakota really became the characters, right down to singing the vocals."

“The authenticity of the film reflects Joan Jett’s participation in the project,” says producer John Linson. “Her presence on the set was a great influence on the actors."

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SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT OFFERS TWILIGHT FANS THE CHANCE TO MEET CAST MEMBERS OF THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON

This November, Summit Entertainment invites Twilight fans to The Twilight Saga: New Moon cast tour, visiting 15 cities nationwide.

The nationwide tour will kick off in Los Angeles, CA at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Friday, November 6th with a special event open to the public where fans will be treated with performances by several bands featured on The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack scheduled to include Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina, Sea Wolf, and Band of Skulls, giving fans a brand-new way to experience the album. Fans can also attend a Question & Answer forum with many of the movie’s cast members.

At each of the 15 city stops along the tour, fans can participate in many The Twilight Saga: New Moon activities and prize giveaways related to the film. Additionally, each tour stop will end with a talent Question & Answer forum open to the public and select cities will feature performances from artists on The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack. Fans who acquire VIP credentials on October 31st will be granted access to a special event with select cast members at their respective malls.

For the chance to register and meet cast members of the highly anticipated feature film The Twilight Saga: New Moon, fans need to visit Hot Topic or select Nordstrom stores at 8:00am on October 31st at one of the participating mall locations.Æ They will be given access to return and meet select cast members at that same mall on the assigned scheduled date and time. VIP credentials provided on October 31st are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to those who make qualifying purchases. VIP credentials are non-transferable.

Visit Hot Topic (www.hottopic.com) and Nordstrom (www.nordstrom.com/newmoon) websites for more details on how to acquire VIP access to meet members of the cast along the tour which runs from November 6th through November 19th. Exact cast members will be subject to availability and may vary from event to event.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon cast tour will visit the following mall locations:

November 6 – Hollywood & Highland Center (Los Angeles, CA) *
November 8 – Park Meadows (Denver, CO)
November 9 – Natick Collection (Boston, MA) *
November 9 – Mall Location TBD – Check hottopic.com for update (Chicago, IL) *
November 9 – Fair Oaks Mall (Washington, DC)
November 10 – Houston Galleria (Houston, TX)
November 11 – Mall of America (Minneapolis, MN) *
November 11 – Cherry Hill Mall (Philadelphia, PA) *
November 11 – Stonestown Galleria (San Francisco, CA)
November 12 – Mall of Georgia (Atlanta, GA)
November 12 – Westfield Southcenter (Seattle, WA) *
November 13 – Dadeland Mall (Miami, FL)
November 13 – Scottsdale Fashion Square (Phoenix, AZ)
November 14 – Fashion Place (Salt Lake City, UT) *
November 19 - Times Square (New York, NY)

*Denotes a performance by a band featured on The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack.

For additional information please visit www.newmoon-themovie.com.

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This third trailer expands more on the plot of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, as well as expands on the more important message: BEEFCAKE. Here you get to not only see Jacob (Taylor Lautner) and his buffed-up body, but there's the whole wolf pack, and (get this) shirtless Edward (Robert Pattinson), who is very, VERY white. EeeeeEEEEEE!!!!

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