The studio says the buff young actor has "the look and charisma" envisioned for the character

"Mortal Instruments" trailer looks a lot like a few other young adult novel adaptations that haven't been able to find an audience

Lionsgate sold close to 4 million copies over the weekend

Portman starred in low-budget hits like "The Black Swan," while Stewart broke box-office records as Bella Swan in the "Twilight" franchise

"Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2" is expected to keep its box-office crown with around $65M over the Thanksgiving weekend, with "Rise of the Guardians" second

With some time on their hands, Mitt Romney and his wife take in "Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2"

Summit's "Twilight" franchise finale "Breaking Dawn 2" is on pace for a $135M opening weekend, just behind "Breaking Dawn 1"

Reviewers are weighing in about whether the "Twilight" finale is bloody good or a lifeless mess

"Twilight" finale falls short of a record, but still delivers a smashing debut

Walter Salles' adaptation of Jack Kerouac's iconic coming-of-age tale hits theaters Dec. 21

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Kellan Lutz and the cast of "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 2" heat up the premiere of the final movie in the "Twilight" series

Some 2,200 "Twilight" fans from all over the world have registered to camp on a concrete plaza outside the Nokia theater in downtown Los Angeles