* The UK’s The Guardian has an article about how Twilight has changed the real-life town of Forks, Washington.

* WSAZ has an interview with Peter Facinelli about a charity appearance he made at a West Virginia mall.

* Summit Entertainment Exec Eric Feig has joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that selects the Academy Award nominees & winners.

* Ashley Greene will appear on the MTV show “It’s On with Alexa Chung” this Thursday.

* TwilightersItalia has a new interview with Kellan Lutz:

* With the release of Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince this week, the Wall Street Journal once again compares HP and Twilight.

Okay NNTers … give us your take on today’s headlines in the comments. And tell us — are you planning to see Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince this week? What are your HP viewing plans?