
[Source: TwilightSaganew]
When: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT; 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST
Where: Hosted on Tom’s of Maine Facebook page.
What: Join the Tom’s of Maine “Wicked Fresh! Wednesdays” free online chat series kicking off with Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen from the Twilight series and Dr. Cooper on “Nurse Jackie”), who will give fans a peek into his life both on and off set. The Wicked Fresh! chat series is open to the public and questions for Peter will be accepted prior to and during the chat session.
Who: Actor Peter Facinelli
Why: To celebrate the launch of Tom’s of Maine new Wicked Fresh! Toothpaste and Mouthwash line by showcasing wickedly cool individuals who are pursuing their dreams while inspiring goodness in others. Additional chat guests for the series include Mandy Gonzalez (star of “Wicked ” on Broadway), Sophie Uliano (New York Times bestselling author of the “Gorgeously Green” series) and Karen Stewart & Howard Brown (pioneering duo behind hip eco clothing line Stewart+Brown).
Lautner filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit last week against McMahon’s RV, alleging they failed to deliver a customized $300,000 trailer as promised.
“McMahon RV’s response to our client’s legitimate claim further demonstrates the lack of professionalism that Mr. McMahon, his company and his employees have exhibited from the outset, and that compelled the filing of this lawsuit in the first place,” Lautner’s attorney, Robert Barta, said in a statement.
Instead of resolving the suit with a push-up challenge, Barta suggested that the company’s owner, Brent McMahon, donate the $40,000 Lautner is suing for to a charity of the Twilight actor’s choice.
The owner of an RV dealership sued by Taylor Lautner over a customized vehicle challenged the ” Twilight ” star Monday to use his muscles instead of his lawyers to resolve the case.Brent McMahon, who owns McMahon’s RV in Irvine, Calif., offered to compete in a push-up contest to settle the breach of contract lawsuit that Lautner filed Aug. 23 claiming the dealership failed to deliver a $300,000 RV on time for use as a dressing room on the set of the actor’s latest film.[Source: Yahoo, Gossip Cop.
McMahon and his attorney denied wrongdoing and said they will vigorously defend the case in court if Lautner, 18, doesn’t accept the challenge.
The dealership said Lautner’s camp had sought a $40,000 settlement to resolve the case, leading to the unorthodox proposal by McMahon. The 47-year-old businessman said if he won the contest, he would donate the settlement money to Children’s Hospital of Orange County .
Lautner’s attorney Robert Barta declined comment, citing the pending lawsuit.
Lautner’s lawsuit claimed McMahon’s failed to complete the customized RV on time, and it needed additional work after it was delivered.
It was unclear what upgrades Lautner sought. McMahon said the vehicle was given a custom paint job.
Lautner gained fame for his role as Jacob Black in the ” Twilight ” movie series. He is currently filming “Abduction” and will reprise his role as Black in the two-part ” Twilight ” finale.
Taylor Lautner’s breach of contract lawsuit, stemming from an undelivered trailer, may not be resolved by a judge or jury.
It could all come down to a push-up competition instead.
Yes, you read that correctly.
Last week Lautner sued McMahon’s RV after the company failed to deliver a promised $300,000 trailer the actor was going to use as a dressing room during his Abduction filming.
According to the suit, Lautner didn’t receive the trailer by the agreed upon date, and on the grounds of “emotional distress,” the Twilight star is seeking $40,000 in damages.
But the RV company’s owner, Brent McMahon, is roaring back – or perhaps pushing back – with the suggestion that he and Lautner settle the issue through a push-up contest.
Again, you read that correctly.
McMahon has vowed that should he win, the money would go to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
Lautner’s lawyer has not commented since the lawsuit is still pending.
An attorney for McMahon has denied any wrongdoing and promised to defend the company in court, should Lautner decline the challenge.
The next big film directing job in Hollywood will be decided late next week,. That’s when Lionsgate chooses a filmmaker for The Hunger Games, the first installment of a trilogy based on the Suzanne Collins novel series that many feel could be the next Twilight. I’m told that Lionsgate has gotten Billy Ray’s rewrite, and will meet with three elite directors next week before making a decision. Gary Ross, Sam Mendes and David Slade have emerged as the favorites. The script has become one of those closely guarded documents which do not leave the production company’s headquarters. I’ve also heard Andrew Adamson’s name in the mix, but it appears to be down to the three I mentioned.More at Deadline.