[Update: We now have more pics of the Volturi to share!]

All right you twi-hards (I know you're out there), we've got some great news for you. Not only has the final cast list for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse been confirmed, but we've rounded up some new pictures of the malevolent Volturi from The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

Let's start with Eclipse.

To accompany stalwart Twilight veterans Robert Pattinson (playing Edward Cullen) and Kristen Stewart (playing Bella Swan), Eclipse has added a number of new actors to its mix. Among the newbies are Xavier Samuel as Riley, Catalina Sandino Moreno as Maria, Jack Huston as Royce King, Julia Jones as Leah, BooBoo Stewart as Seth, and Jodelle Ferland as Bree. Bryce Dallas Howard will also be joining the cast as Victoria, controversially replacing actress Rachelle Lafevre. Eclipse was written by screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg and is being directed by David Slade.

For those who need a little primer on The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, which is the third film in the Twilight series, here's a description of the film from Summit Entertainment's official press release.

In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Check out the complete cast list (from the same press release) below:

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE Cast List

Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan

Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen

Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black

Cullen Family

Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen

Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle

Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen

Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen

Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale

Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale

Wolf Pack

Chaske Spencer as Sam Uley

Bronson Pelletier as Jared

Alex Meraz as Paul

Kiowa Gordon as Embry Call

Tyson Houseman as Quil Ateara

Other Quileutes

Gil Birmingham as Billy Black

Tinsel Korey as Emily

Nomad Vampires

Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria

Volturi

Cameron Bright as Alec

Charlie Bewley as Demetri

Daniel Cudmore as Felix

Dakota Fanning as Jane

Additional Returning Cast Members

Billy Burke as Charlie Swan

Sarah Clarke as Renee Dwyer

Anna Kendrick as Jessica

Michael Welch as Mike

Christian Serratos as Angela

Justin Chon as Eric

New Cast Members

Xavier Samuel as Riley

Catalina Sandino Moreno as Maria

Jack Huston as Royce King

Julia Jones as Leah Clearwater

BooBoo Stewart as Seth Clearwater

Jodelle Ferland as Bree

If you'd like to put some of those names to faces, check out this image gallery from MTV. In the meantime, flip to the next page for a look at Dakota Fanning, Michael Sheen, and the rest of the Volturi in New Moon.

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From what I understand, the Volturi are a pretty serious bunch of vampires. Don't believe me? Just check out these pictures below. You're telling me those beady red eyes don't freak you out? By the way, in case you were wondering, I'm being facetious. While the Volturi have a look that is more consistent with the popular conception of vampires, i.e. pale white with long, draping black clothing, they're still nowhere near as creepy as my all-time favorite vampire (Nosferatu).

On second thought, they're not even as creepy as Kiefer Sutherland in Lost Boys. At least they're more menacing than the doughy-eyed Edward. Yeah, yeah, I know. He's not supposed to be menacing, but he's still a vampire, isn't he? He should look a little frightening, right? I digress.

Anyway, the Volturi are described as "a venerable coven of vampires who weigh and impose the laws of the vampire world." Oh yeah, and they're Italian. The leader of the Volturi is Aro, who is played by the very talented actor Michael Sheen - as can be seen in the first picture. Moving downward, we see Dakota Fanning as Jane and Jamie Campbell Bower as Caius. Skip to the next page for pictures of Cameron Bright as Alec and Christopher Heyerdahl as Marcus, along with an image scan from People Magazine showing Dakota Fanning and Robert Pattinson.

Hat tip to Dread Central for putting all of these pictures together in one place.

Michael Sheen Aro Twilight

Dakota Fanning Jane Twilight

Jamie Campbell Bower Caius Twilight

As promised, here are the rest of the pictures, including Cameron Bright as Alec, Christopher Heyerdahl as Marcus, and an exclusive first look from People Magazine.

Cameron Bright Alec Twilight

Christopher Heyerdahl Marcus Twilight

New Moon - People Magazine

(continue to pg. 3 for the clearer versions of People Magazine's Volturi photos!)

UPDATE: Here are better versions of the new Volturi images!

Twilight Saga New Moon Volturi
Twilight Saga New Moon Volturi
Twilight Saga New Moon Volturi

So what do you think Twilighters? Are you more excited than ever to head out to theaters for The Twilight Saga: New Moon?

New Moon hits theaters on November 20th of this year. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is slated for release on June 30th, 2010.