LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Twi-hards turned out in record numbers early Friday morning to catch the first showings of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon,' outperforming boy wizard 'Harry Potter' who previously held the title of midnight box office king.

By Ryan Patterson

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The movie is finally here and 'New Moon' Mania is now officially in full force! With the legions of devoted fans, it's no surprise that 'The Twilight Saga' has inspired such a massive merchandising blitz. Here are a few fun ways to show your team (Edward or Jacob) spirit!

By Scott Mantz

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- They're baaack! Star-crossed lovers Bella and her brooding vampire boyfriend Edward return for more teenage angst, forbidden love and cheesy dialogue in 'New Moon.' It's the sequel to last year's 'Twilight,' the first chapter of the wildly successful book series written by Stephenie Meyer, which overcame dismal reviews to gross more than $383 million worldwide.

By Ryan Patterson

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'I sound so stupid, but in a lot of ways the hair is 75% of my performance,' Robert Pattinson joked about his signature sexy, looks-like-he-just-rolled-out-of-bed mane.

Lusting after his golden trademark tresses? Don't settle for any old highlights when you can get Twilights! That is what Celebrity Stylist Stuart Gavert, of Gavert Atelier Salon in Beverly Hills (www.gavertatelier.com), named the hair color he created for both Rob and Kristen for 'Twilight'. Here is how you can achieve the same look!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Twilight' director Catherine Hardwicke had to find out if Robert Pattinson would have chemistry with Kristen Stewart when she was casting the first movie in Stephenie Meyer's vampire franchise - so she brought them to her own bedroom.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Taylor Lautner is very happy he gets to hack off his hair in 'New Moon.'

He donned a long wig for his role as Jacob Black in 'Twilight' and the first part of the sequel -- due in theaters next Friday -- but he opts for a shorter style during much of the new movie.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Has the long-rumored Robert Pattison-Kristen Stewart romance been outed by their former director?

Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the young stars in 'Twilight,' didn't quite say the two were together, but hinted strongly that she'd seen the beginnings of a blooming relationship.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Before Nikki Reed landed the role of Rosalie Hale in 'The Twilight Saga,' the actress had a major advantage over her competition - 'Twilight' director Catherine Hardwicke dated her father.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Move over Da Vinci, Jake Gyllenhaal has his sights set on a different box office 'Code.'

Jake is in talks to star in the sci-fi thriller 'Source Code,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Horror fans should keep one eye open for more 'Paranormal Activity.'

Paramount Pictures is considering a sequel to the low-budget horror film, which recently became the most profitable movie of all time.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Paranormal Activity' has just surpassed 'The Blair Witch Project' to become the most profitable movie ever.

The box office hit was made for less than $15,000 and as of Wednesday has grossed a whopping $65.1 million, TheWrap.com reported.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Twihards won't have to wait until the November 20 release of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' to see their favorite stars in action.

Cast members from the vampire film series will visit 15 shopping centers in cities nationwide in advance of the movie's release, kicking off at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles on November 6, Summit Entertainment confirmed to Access Hollywood.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The micro-budget horror movie 'Paranormal Activity' is burning up the box office with scares audiences can't get enough - and director Oren Peli said it's the fans that are helping the film's fear factor go national.

By Scott Mantz

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Wanna see something really scary? Then by all means, find the nearest theater playing 'Paranormal Activity,' and rush out to see it as soon as humanly possible. This is one seriously scary movie, and the full effect of how terrifying it is won't even hit you until 3am, when you're jolted awake by the things that go bump in the night.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Should you rush out to the theaters this weekend or wait for the DVD?

The critics weigh in on this week's new releases at the box office!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Twilight' fans who think they've seen it all should get ready for more, according to franchise star Kristen Stewart.

In the October issue of Interview magazine, the star told interviewer Dennis Hopper - in a conversation conducted before the actor's recent hospital stay - that she's taking her character up a notch.