TFC Morning Report – Monday, March 9, 2009 – Dakota Fanning official joins New Moon

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Top Story: Apparently tired of being taken seriously, teen thesp Dakota Fanning has officially joined the Twilight sequel, New Moon. (EW)

In Other News: Watchmen was number one at the box office both domestically and internationally this weekend. The graphic novel adaptation scored $55.7 million here and $27.5 over there. (Variety 1 & 2)

Martin Lawrence and Tracy Morgan will star alongside Chris Rock in the Neil LaBute-directed American remake of Death at a Funeral. (Variety)

Mrs. Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, has joined the upcoming Nancy Meyers picture, which also stars Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, and Alec Baldwin. (HR)

Julia Roberts will star in and produce the upcoming comedy Jesus Henry Christ. (HR)

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