The tale of two Taylors heats up this weekend when Taylor Lautner bounds into theaters as Jacob the werewolf in New Moon.

"New Moon" fans appreciated Taylor Lautner's new beefed-up physique. "Taylor definitely stole the show," one fan said.

Taylor Lautner hopes fans dig the "New Moon" werewolves. "It was really exciting to see them for the first time," he told MTV News of the CGI beasts.

Emily Richett reports on the Grand Rapids connection to the hugely popular "Twilight" series: Taylor Lautner. Plus all things Lautner and 'New Moon': photo galleries, more videos.

The young actor muscled up to hold on to his role as the werewolf Jacob. Excited howling ensued. It must be terrifying to know that fame, like a giant, all-consuming tidal wave, is about to break over you at any moment. But if Taylor Lautner's scared, he's not showing it. In fact, the 17-year-old star of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” which opens in theaters at midnight Thursday, seems a little ...

"New Moon" stars Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz and more gushed over Taylor Lautner and Chris Weitz at the New York screening. Lutz said the "Twilight" sequel "balances the love story and action very well."

Any box office projections for "Twilight" this weekend? Daytime: "Today": Taylor Lautner, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed "The Early Show": The cast of "Dreamgirls" "Live with Regis and Kelly": Penelope Cruz, Taylor Lautner "The View": Joseph Califano, Emily Osment "That Morning Show": Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders "The Bonnie Hunt Show": Larry the Cable Guy, Nigel Lythgoe, Paul McKenna "The Ellen ...

"New Moon" cast was "rooting" for Taylor Lautner from the start. "I was really excited to hear that he was staying," Ashley Greene said of Lautner's possible replacement.

Still don't know which side to choose in the great Team Edward vs. Team Jacob debate? If state loyalty is an issue, Michigan has a clear favorite in Taylor Lautner, who plays werewolf Jacob Black in "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."

Taylor Lautner describes the difficulty of putting on weight for his role in "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."