London, March 9: Teen actress Dakota Fanning has been confirmed to star alongside Robert Pattinson in the sequel of the romantic-fantasy film ‘Twilight’.

Rumours were abuzz that the 14-year-old would play the role of Jane, a member of the Italian Volturi vampires.

The film’s producers have finally backed those reports by saying the ‘Hounddog’ star would indeed be cast a bloodsucking vampire in New Moon.

The shooting for the sequel is due to begin in Italy this year, reports the Daily Star.

Washington, Mar 05 : Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning is in talks to portray singer Cheri Currie in a biopic of the 70s all girl band called `The Runways'.

The flick, aptly titled `The Runways', has already signed `Twilight' actress Kristen Stewart for the role of Joan Jett.

Dakota, 15, is keen to land the role of the lead singer Cheri Currie, who was also 15 year old when she debuted with the band.

London, Feb 10 : After Harry Potter star Emma Watson, teen actress Dakota Fanning has vowed not to let her movie career stop her from pursuing a university education.

The 14-year-old star has already started preparing for university degree.

"I definitely want to go to college. I''ve always wanted to, so I definitely think that''s something I will do," the Daily Star quoted her as saying.

"(My parents) definitely support me in that and I''m lucky they supported me in going to a regular high school too, because I was home schooled before," she added.

Washington, February 4 : Teen actress Dakota Fanning may star along Robert Pattinson in the sequel of the romantic-fantasy film `Twilight'.

Though confirmation is yet to arrive, the 14-year-old revealed that the reports were not unfounded, and that she would be thrilled to be a part of the project.

"Those reports are definitely not untrue, it is definitely a possibility," Fox News quoted her as telling Tarts.

"It is too soon to say it would be a sure thing, but I think it would be a fun opportunity for me," she added.

Melbourne, Nov 25 : Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning, 14, has defended her rape scene in forthcoming flick ‘Hounddog’, insisting its just acting.

The ‘I am Sam’ actress became defensive after there were many calls for her mother to be jailed on child pornography charges for letting Dakota depict the scene.

"It''s a movie and it''s called acting. What drew me to the film was that my character shows people that you can overcome adversity in life and it doesn''t define you,” the Herald Sun quoted Fanning, as saying.