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The J-14 New Moon Countdown continues!

For today's exclusive J-14 New Moon special, we chatted with Edi Gathegi who plays Laurent and Alex Meraz who plays Paul about the Twittering habits of the Twilight cast.

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J-14 exclusive interview: Twilight Twitter Habits!

J-14: Edi, you're so active on Twitter. How do you use it to rally New Moon fans?

Edi Gathegi: Am I SO active on Twitter?

J-14: Pretty much! We know what you're doing right now -- 7 1/2 hours of interviews!

Edi: That means you're a Twitter junkie!

J-14: Okay, you're onto me.

Edi: I think I only have 100 Tweets.

Alex Meraz: But Peter [Facinelli] has a lot -- I call him "Tweeter."

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Don't miss a day of our New Moon Countdown:
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 19 Days to Go -- The Cullens' Real-Life Thirst for Food!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 18 Days to Go -- Edi Gathegi's Cast School Superlatives!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 17 Days to Go -- Taylor Lautner Tells Why He's Born to Be Jacob!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 16 Days to Go -- Let's Hear It for Team Mike!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 15 Days to Go -- Alex Meraz: I'm Better Than Taylor Lautner
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 14 Days to Go -- Justin Chon Dishes on Paparazzi
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 13 Days to Go -- Nikki Reed Spills About The Twilight Guys!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 12 Days to Go -- Jackson Rathbone On Vampires Vs. Werewolves
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 11 Days to Go -- Christian Serratos Talks Twitter
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 10 Days to Go -- Taylor Lautner Spills On-Set Secrets!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 9 Days to Go -- Alex Meraz vs. Edi Gathegi
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 8 Days to Go -- Nikki Reed Sounds Off On Bella
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 7 Days to Go -- Jackson Rathbone Attacks Kristen Stewart
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 6 Days to Go -- Justin Chon & Christian Serratos Are Out Of This World!

Come back tomorrow for another J-14 New Moon exclusive.

PLUS: Check out our J-14's New Moon Microsite to keep up to date on all things Twilight!

For more New Moon exclusives including photos from the set, pick up the new issue of J-14, on stands now!

Photos: Courtesy of Summit Entertainment

The J-14 New Moon Countdown continues!

For today's exclusive J-14 New Moon special, we had "evil" vampire Laurent, played by Edi Gathegi, and strong-willed wolf pack member Paul, played by Alex Meraz, dish about each other!

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J-14 exclusive interview: Edi Gathegi and Alex Meraz Talk About... Each Other!

J-14: Edi, how do people react when they see you without Laurent's dreads?

Alex Meraz: And accent.

Edi Gathegi: Well, if they recognize me, right? If they recognize me, then they'll be like, you're an amazing actor because you're able to transform and make yourself completely different. Because we're doing a lot of interviews and putting ourselves out there, now people are starting to make the connection that I'm the actor in the movie. I'm getting almost as much recognition for the dreadless Edi as the Edi that's ready to rock.

Alex: Which I've got to say -- I've watched the trailer a lot now because of doing these publicity events and when I see Edi doing Laurent I'm always blown away by his acting chops. Man he's like a completely different person from the Edi I know. Edi's a beast!

Edi: It's an act, dude! You heard it here first, J-14!

J-14: Edi, so what do you have to say about Alex?

Alex: He don't have nothing to say about me because he apparently fast forwarded the scenes that he wasn't in the movie when he watched the film.

Edi: Get out of here!

Alex: No, he fast-forwarded through everything but his own scenes, so he hasn't seen the whole movie!

Edi: Alex under my tutelage is going to be a great actor.

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Don't miss a day of our New Moon Countdown:
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 19 Days to Go -- The Cullens' Real-Life Thirst for Food!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 18 Days to Go -- Edi Gathegi's Cast School Superlatives!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 17 Days to Go -- Taylor Lautner Tells Why He's Born to Be Jacob!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 16 Days to Go -- Let's Hear It for Team Mike!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 15 Days to Go -- Alex Meraz: I'm Better Than Taylor Lautner
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 14 Days to Go -- Justin Chon Dishes on Paparazzi
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 13 Days to Go -- Nikki Reed Spills About The Twilight Guys!
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 12 Days to Go -- Jackson Rathbone On Vampires Vs. Werewolves
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 11 Days to Go -- Christian Serratos Talks Twitter
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 10 Days to Go -- Taylor Lautner Spills On-Set Secrets!

Come back tomorrow for another J-14 New Moon exclusive.

PLUS: Check out our J-14's New Moon Microsite to keep up to date on all things Twilight!

For more New Moon exclusives including photos from the set, pick up the new issue of J-14, on stands now!

Photos: Courtesy of Summit Entertainment

The J-14 New Moon Countdown continues!

Today's exclusive New Moon content: we had Edi Gathegi, who plays Laurent, give each of his castmates a school superlative...

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J-14 exclusive interview with Edi Gathegi about what school superlative he'd give his castmates:

J-14: Let's start with Rob Pattinson...

Edi Gathegi: Most likely to succeed. Already has success.

J-14: Kristen Stewart?

Edi: Most likely to succeed.

J-14: Taylor Lautner?

Edi: Most likely to succeed.

J-14: Is it going to be for the same for everyone?

Edi: Keep going. I'm going to tell you who's not going to succeed!

J-14: Kellan Lutz?

Edi: Class clown.

J-14: Jackson Rathbone

Edi: Most talented.

J-14: Nikki Reed?

Edi: Most talented.

J-14: Ashley Greene?

Edi: Is there like a beauty queen one? Prom Queen.

J-14: Rachelle Lefevre?

Edi: Most likely to succeed.

J-14: Yourself?

Edi: Class clown.

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Don't miss a day of our New Moon Countdown:
- J-14 New Moon Countdown: 19 Days to Go -- The Cullens' Real-Life Thirst for Food!
Check back tomorrow for another J-14 New Moon exclusive.

PLUS: Check out our J-14's New Moon Microsite to keep up to date on all things Twilight!

For more New Moon exclusives including photos from the set, pick up the new issue of J-14, on stands today!

Photo: Courtesy of Summit Entertainment

J-14's got the first official photos from The Twilight Saga: New Moon! You've already seen the artwork of the werewolves above... and now we can reveal the very first official shots from the set!

We can't contain our excitement... so we're starting with the best: Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson in a steamy Bella and Edward kiss! His skin may be cold and hard -- but this shot is nothing but H-O-T!

Next is a shot of Bella with the French vampire, Laurent, played by Edi Gathegi. J-14 met up with Edi recently and he says that playing a bad guy is "just so liberating. We all have all different shades within us."

Finally, here's a sneak behind the scenes with director Chris Weitz working with Kristen -- with 1st assistant director Mike Topoozian and make-up artist Robin Matthews looking on.

What do you think of this First Look at New Moon?! What photos are you hoping to see next?

Photos: Courtesy of Summit Entertainment/Kimberly French

It may have been closer to midnight, but it felt like twilight Friday night as Twilight fans across the country counted down the final hours to the DVD release. J-14 joined in the excitement at the New York City Borders location at Madison Square Garden, where the Twilight Moms did a special live podcast, fans dressed in character (our fave were girls who dressed in the pajamas with feathers all over them... those of you who have read Breaking Dawn know what we mean!), and even an appearance by the hand model who holds the apple on the Twilight cover.

But the highlight for the fans was the special appearance by Twilight cast member Edi Gathegi who plays the French vampire, Laurent. J-14 chatted exclusively with him and he told us that he and costar Kellan Lutz had a blast in Las Vegas at their recent joint birthday party. "It was fantastic! I had a great time," he told us. "The highlight was the New Moon cake they got us with the New Moon logo on it!"

Do you own the Twilight DVD yet? How many times have you watched it? :)

And if you don't have the Twilight DVD 2-disc special edition yet, check out J-14's Twilight DVD Countdown Day 1-Comic-Con Featurette, Day 2-Deleted Scenes, Day 3-Music Videos, Day 4-Extended Scenes, and Day 5-The 7-Part Documentary