Eclipse Set Secrets

Twilight Saga: Eclipse will premiere in theaters on June 30 all across America, but here are some things you won't see on screen (as reported from US Weekly Magazine):

Secret #1: Rob hired a celebrity trainer to get in shape.

Ripped abs aren't just for the werewolves. For Eclipse, Pattinson enlisted the help of celeb trainer Harley Pasternak.

Secret #2: Rob shared songwriting tips with costars

After dinner at a Chinese restaurant in Vancouver, "we all went back to Rob's superdeluxe apartment, and he played music for us," says co-star Michael Welch. "Then it was just me and Rob, and he was giving me some songwriting advice!" His key to a musical masterpiece? "Rob told me, 'Work from the inside out. Start with an emotion and vocalize that feeling.' If you listen to his music, it's clear that's what he does. He is a very talented young man."

Secret #3: The castmates were constantly beaten up.

With an intense vampire battle looming, the film's amped up action sequences brought about a new set of occupational hazards for the actors. "If I didn't go home with a bruise, I didn't feel like I put in a good day's work," said Peter Facinelli.

Secret #4: The Twilight guys had a workout contest.

The wolves and vampires were always busy beefing up their bods, Facinelli says. "Sometimes we worked out three times a day! It's funny because it became almost an in-house competition. Finally, I was like, OK, Kellan wins the competion."

Secret #5: Nikki Reed played babysitter for Bryce Dallas Howard

"She was like a second mom!" said newcomer Bryce Dallas Howard. Nikki Reed generously provided free daycare for her son, Theo, 3. "The other day Theo actually said, 'I miss Nikki!' I was like, 'I know, honey. I miss her, too.'"

Secret #6: Taylor Lautner's favorite between-takes pastime is football.

"Anytime you were bored on set, if you found Taylor, he would always have a football," costar Tyson Houseman said. "It was great playing with him."

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