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"MTV Movie Awards 2010" host Aziz Ansari
"MTV Movie Awards 2010" host Aziz Ansari
"New Moon" movie poster
"New Moon" movie poster
"New Moon" movie poster - © Summit Entertainment
Robert Pattinson in "Twilight: Eclipse"
Robert Pattinson in "Twilight: Eclipse"
Robert Pattinson in "Twilight: Eclipse" - © Summit Entertainment

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner to Present an Exclusive Clip of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' at the '2009 MTV Movie Awards'



Sandra Bullock, Dwayne Johnson, Sienna Miller, Channing Tatum, Bradley Cooper, Abigail Breslin, and Sofia Vassilieva are added as presenters for the live awards show airing Sunday, May 31.



May 18, 2009

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NEW YORK, NY—Sure to be a dream come true for "Twilight" fans everywhere, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will present an exclusive scene from "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" at the "2009 MTV Movie Awards." The never-before-seen clip is a first look at the much anticipated next installment in the Summit Entertainment vampire film franchise that became a pop culture phenomenon. MTV will continue to ramp up the star power as movie megastars Sandra Bullock, Dwayne Johnson, Sienna Miller, Channing Tatum, Bradley Cooper, Abigail Breslin, Thomas Lennon, Danny McBride and Sofia Vassilieva are added to the growing list of Hollywood's hottest names to hand out popcorn awards this year. They join previously revealed presenters Denzel Washington, Cameron Diaz, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Vanessa Hudgens, Leighton Meester, Jonah Hill and Lil Wayne. In addition, Eminem will take to the stage to perform music from his anticipated new album Relapse (available May 19) and Kings Of Leon will perform LIVE on MTV for the first time ever, treating viewers to their rock anthem "Use Somebody" from their hit album Only By The Night. Hosted by Andy Samberg, the "2009 MTV Movie Awards" will be broadcast LIVE from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA on Sunday, May 31st at 9p.m./8p.m. CT.

The "2009 MTV Movie Awards" marks the first year in which the final nominees were decided on by the fans. This year's show will be a movie megabattle between devotees of "Twilight" and "Slumdog Millionaire," as both movies are neck and neck with each film receiving nominations in six award categories. MTV will up the cinematic fun quotient this year by debuting the new category "Best WTF Moment" and bringing back "Best Song froma Movie." Fans will get the chance to pick this year's most jaw-dropping "WTF" movie moment that left audiences speechless and vote on their favorite movie soundtrack hit.



From Robert Pattinson's native London to Dev Patel's native India, MTV fans around the world can watch the action unfold as the "2009 MTV Movie Awards" will air on MTV channels around the world in 161 countries.

Mark Burnett serves as Executive Producer for the "2009 MTV Movie Awards." Audrey Morrissey is Co-Executive Producer. Lee Rolontz is Executive Producer for MTV, Garrett English is Executive in charge for MTV and Jane Mun serves as Producer. Robin Reinhardt-Locke is Celebrity Talent Executive, Amy Doyle and Joanna Bomberg are Music Talent Executives for MTV.