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While Robert Pattinson says Edward Cullen would definitely win in a fight with Jacob Black, Taylor Lautner isn't so sure.

"We were actually discussing this on set, it's funny we were like "who would win in a fight between Jacob and Edward," because there's a scene outside Bella's house where Edward grabs my shoulder and he's mad at me and Jacob doesn't take that. So he takes his arm and rips it off," says Lautner.

"And at that moment, Jacob would transform into a wolf and we're having this discussion that got really deep, we're like "if I were to poof into a wolf right now, what would happen? Who would win?" I don't know, our discussion points were like "usually, we're with our pack so if I'm without my pack, am I gonna be weaker?" So I honestly don't know. That discussion is still up in the air. We should probably get Stephenie Meyer on the line and ask her."

All antics aside, Lautner spoke candidly in and interview about how his life has changed since being cast as Jacob Black, including how he bulked up to reprise his role as the hunky werewolf. Check it out over at ComingSoon.net!

MSN has posted a new featurette video on the making of New Moon, which contains some new and interesting footage from the film.

The featurette itself is focused on The Wolf Pack, and the special effects technology used to transform buff teenagers into wolves on 'roids. All that and you get a new chunk of footage to analyze!

Check out the full video on MSN.com!

New Moon opens in theaters on November 20, 2009.

Another Twilight Saga: New Moon TV spot has hit the net, and we've got it!

This new teaser for the film, courtesy of Entertainment Tonight, features quick snippets of the Volturi vampire fight, as well as some previously unseen material! Take a look!

New Moon premieres in theaters on November 20, 2009.

Hello Twilight fans!  We've got something special for you today: a sneak peek at a scene from New Moon introduced by Jacob Black himself!

Check out that werewolf action! Sounds close to what Peter Facinelli was talking about the other week!

Can't wait to see more? New Moon opens in theaters everywhere November 20, 2009.

Hey Twilight fans! Check out these neat movie stills from New Moon!

More New Moon images can be found in the New Moon Gallery! The second Twilight film hits theaters November 20, 2009.

Viewers that purchase a ticket for Bandslam this weekend are in for an extra treat:

A new theatrical trailer for New Moon will precede the Vanessa Hudgens movie, as star Taylor Lautner is featured prominently in it.

The actor that plays Jacob Black previews his character's increased role in the Twilight sequel, while telling the audience:

"New Moon is a lot more complicated than Twilight was. Bella is in such a deep depression when Edward leaves, and Jacob is the friend that will always be there for her... New Moon is going to be stepped up a whole other notch."

Watch the latest preview below:

This is the second extened look at the movie. Watch the first New Moon trailer now!

With all the Eclipse casting news going around these days - John Huston and Catalina Sandino Moreno were each added to the movie in the past two days - it's easy to forget that New Moon is actually the next Twilight Saga installment to his theaters.

The movie comes out on November 20.

Two of the film's stars, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, cover the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly. Inside, they dish on the highly-anticipated Twilight sequel:

Stewart, on their on-screen chemistry: "We have that [best friend] relationship. It’s lamely cute.”

Lautner, on bulking up to play Jacob: “My body fat got so low that we actually needed to increase it a little bit. My trainer would be like, ‘Go have a huge milk shake just so I can get a thousand calories into your body.’”

Stewart, on making Twilight: “We needed to make something commercial but stay true to the book. We didn’t have enough money. It was all very impulsive, and that’s what I love about that movie."

After a few weeks of controversy, Taylor Lautner has been confirmed as returning to the role of Jacob Black for the upcoming Twilight sequel, New Moon.

And co-star Kristen Stewart couldn't be happier about it.

"I'm so glad they didn't have to find somebody else; we already had him!" the actress told MTV News. "I didn't understand all the deliberation on [whether to bring him back]. But now that it's set, we can all rest."

As for the 26 pounds of muscle Lautner has packed on to play a more bulked up version of Jacob, Stewart likes what she has seen so far:

"He's really buff! He definitely is. It took him a lot of time."

The portrayer of Bella also had praise for Chris Weitz, who is taking over direction of the franchise from Catherine Hardwicke.

"Chris is — on top of him being a really sweet guy — he is entirely devoted," Stewart said. "And he's very clearly not doing the movie just because it's the next big thing. He really likes it a lot."

It's official: Taylor Lautner is returning to the Twilight franchise for New Moon.

The actor will reprise his role as Jacob in the sequel; here's what he recently had to say about the news:

On retaining the role of Jacob Black: “I’m very excited. Twilight was an incredible experience and I’m just stoked to be back and work with the whole team again — the cast and crew. I’m very excited to work with Chris Weitz, he’s an extremely talented director so it’s going to be great.”

On his preparation for Jacob in New Moon: “I knew I was going to have to [put on weight] for the sequels, because Jacob is requires it. So I started working out the day after Twilight came out.”

On how he’s putting on the weight: “I do everything possible and eat as much as possible and drinking my protein shakes. It’s very important. I’m trying to stay as clean as possible (i.e. no fast food restaurants!).”

Taylor Lautner can breathe a sigh of relief.

Following weeks of rumors that he may be replaced in New Moon, the highly-anticipated sequel to Twilight, director Chris Weitz has confirmed that Lautner will be back in the role of Jacob.

“I’m very happy to announce that Taylor Lautner will be playing Jacob Black in New Moon and that he’s doing so with the enthusiastic support of Summit Entertainment, the producers, and Stephenie Meyer,” Weitz posted on author Stephenie Meyer’s official website, stepheniemeyer.com.

The author herself is very much behind the decision, adding:

“My first priority was always what was best for New Moon - what was going to give us the best possible movie. I’m truly thrilled that Taylor was the one who proved to the director, to Summit, and to me that he is the best possible Jacob we could have. And I’m very much looking forward to seeing what he’s going to bring to Jacob’s character this year.”