FROM MTV.COM: It's a beloved moment in the "New Moon" novel, a rare moment of comic relief as Bella Swan attempts to get over her Edward Cullen-induced heartbreak by going on what becomes a three-way date with the love-struck Jacob Black and Mike Newton. Recently, actor Michael Welch made big news by assuring Twilighters that the scene would be in November's "Twilight" sequel — and now, we've got the scoop on the key tweak masterminded by director Chris Weitz.
"I really should've checked with someone if this is information I can give away or not," grinned Welch, the fan favorite who plays puppy dog-like Mike Newton in the blockbuster series. "But, whatever — here we are."
Welch stopped by the MTV studios to discuss such far-ranging topics as his concern for Robert Pattinson's safety and the "three-way date," a scene that has Bella, Mike and Jacob at a movie theater, watching a horror film. But, in the grand tradition of such films as "The Player," "Bowfinger" and "The Purple Rose of Cairo," director Weitz is inserting his own mini "movie within a movie" into the mix.
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FROM MTV.COM: When Robert Pattinson was grazed by a moving taxicab recently, the news rocked legions of "Twilight" fans who feared for their favorite actor's life. His series co-star Michael Welch, however, was surprised to hear the news when he sat down with MTV News on Tuesday.
"No," marveled the actor, who plays Mike Newton in the films. "You are how I stay in touch with this stuff."
Once we briefed Mike on the recent near-tragedy, the affable actor expressed concern for RPattz's health — and a hope that the star's skyrocketing fame crests soon.
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Reporting by Elena Torres
Michael Welch is a little too cute to be that geeky guy who just can't score the girl in high school, don't you think? At least that was my opinion when I learned he had been cast as Mike Newton in "Twilight." Apparently, a lot of Hollywood execs feel the same way, as Welch has revealed to MTV News that he is in talks for an untitled action flick that could bring out his innermost action hunk.
"I actually just got an offer for a post-apocalyptic, samurai, futuristic western," said the 20-year-old actor, who will become legal on the 25th (the line starts with me, ladies!). "It looks awesome. I just read the script the other day, it looks so cool!" Read more...
