When Michael Sheen talked to MTV News and asked if the movie would mirror the book or be a more amped up take, Sheen responded, “Oh this is very amped up, yeah. This is, I think we spent something like four or five weeks shooting that scene and it takes up a big chunk of the movie. And it’s got extraordinary things going on in it, so it certainly won’t be anticlimactic.” Sheen... more.

In order to follow the phenomenal and surprising success of "Twilight," the makers of the second installment, "New Moon," are definitely upping their game. That means a higher budget, improved special effects, and filming on location in Italy. Plus, they are bringing in some Oscar-caliber actors who bring a level of legitimacy to the cast, most notably Michael Sheen, who plays the vampire l... more.

[caption id="attachment_297" align="alignnone" width="150" caption="Michael Sheen as Aro"][/caption] I saw a great blurb in the China Daily about Michael Sheen as Aro: Summit Entertainment has just confirmed that Michael Sheen has been officially cast for The Twilight Saga: New Moon as Aro. Like others who have been recently added to the Twilight sequel cast. Sheen, 40, who made his name... more.

Summit Entertainment has released the official and full Cast Announcement for New Moon (sequel to Twilight). Direct Link to the Summit News announcement here. No big surprises at this point.  We recently heard the Aro and Caius castings. Some other castings: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner return in their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black (of cour... more.

Michael Sheen has been Cast as Aro to appear in the next Twilight movie (New Moon). We love it !   As underworld fans know Michael as the good-guy werewolf (Lycan) Lucian in the Underworld. That means he has plenty of acting experience in the Vamps/Wolves area.  He will make one oustanding Aro (leader of the Volturi). Sheen has also appeared in Frost/Nixon and The Queen. Great job - ... more.