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Kristen recently opened up to MTV about her new movie: “I’m about to go to New York and Rome for 12 weeks to shoot this big Disney movie called ‘When in Rome,’ ” she explained. “It is, ideally, going to be next year’s ‘Enchanted,’ their big female-driven romantic comedy. I’m really excited about it. It’ll be the first time I’ve carried a movie this big on my shoulders.”

Along with having Duhamel and “a great, great cast [of] people who are negotiating now,” Bell said, the movie will tell a high-concept story set in one of the world’s most magical cities.

“It’s about a slightly cynical girl who has no interest in finding love and works as a curator at the Guggenheim in New York City. Her sister gets married in Rome and she, after one glass of wine and meeting a groomsman (Duhamel) she has a chemistry spark with, says, ‘You know what? I’m just going to go for it and ask him out.’ Then there’s that movie mystery where he seems to be kissing someone else but really isn’t, and while she’s wallowing she grabs these seven coins out of the [Trevi] Fountain in Rome, and unintentionally puts them in her pocket.”

In real life, Rome’s largest fountain is 250 years old, collects approximately $4,700 a day, and supposedly ensures marriage to anyone who throws coins into it. “Rome” will play off that local legend.

“Throughout the course of the movie, those seven people who threw [those coins] in there, wishing for various things, start stalking [my character] and fall in love with her,” laughed Bell, who’ll be making her first trip to Rome for the shoot. “There is a fantasy and magical element to it, and she doesn’t understand why all these people keep showing up with flowers. They’re outside her door, they’re starting to stalk her, and she doesn’t get it. Finally, when the male lead starts to pursue her, she feels as though it’s just because of this curse.”

“It’s by Mark Steven Johnson, who wrote and directed it. He did ‘Grumpy Old Men,’ ‘Simon Birch’ and ‘Ghost Rider,’ ” Bell said excitedly about the film, which will likely hit theaters in 2009. “I’m so excited to be working with Mark Steven Johnson, I can’t even tell you. I respect his body of work so much.”

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Kristin Bell came to the rescue of a dog hauled from the wreckage of Hurricane Katrina.

The Heroes star couldn’t resist taking in the pooch after the pair was introduced – even though she already had two dogs in her care.

But Bell admits the dog has a few bad habits: “She’s an 11-year-old black Labrador with no teeth, one ear and she breathes like Darth Vader.

“And she eats random objects. She has eaten a carton of cigarettes; a pack of cards. She once knocked a jar of salsa over and ate the salsa and the broken glass.”

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What was working with the Apatow crew like?

It was kind of surreal when I was cast. It’s rare that you can set up your idols —who you want to work with — and then actually get the chance to.

They seem to be a close-knit group. Were you nervous being the newcomer?

You know what, I was, but I also felt a very warm welcome.

We know you from your more dramatic roles. Were you comfortable stepping into this kind of comedy?

Initially when they cast me, I thought, oh no, they made a huge mistake! It was intimidating because a lot of the auditions were improv and I didn’t know if I was any good at it. Then I started to view it more as freedom with the role rather than, uh oh, I wonder if I can be funny.

Who made you laugh the most on set?

It changed day to day. Jason [Segel] is really good on set with writing or improv. Jonah Hill can make anyone laugh, Paul Rudd can charm anyone and Russell Brand just has a vocabulary like I’ve never heard before. I’m pretty sure he makes up most of his words.

Jason Segel bares all in several scenes. Was he just showing off?

He said he had a [real-life] naked break-up. She sort of sprung it on him and he had just gotten out of the shower. He let his towel drop just like in the scene.

Was it the first time you were with a naked guy in front of a camera?

(Pause) Certainly was. Luckily, Jason’s a lot taller than me. The wardrobe designer made shirts with the statue of David, so that day we all wore our junk on our shirt. They all said funny things on the back like “Keep it Up, Jason.”

Did it ever get too raunchy for you on set?

There were funny sex scenes, so I had to wear pasties a lot of the time, but everyone was really comfortable. It was never, oh Kristen, we’re having a sex scene, could you just show us your boobs?

Are you a fan of potty humor?

As much as the next guy, absolutely. Sometimes that’s my go-to. I used to watch America’s Funniest Home Videos. I TiVo it.

What type of guy do you look for?

I think kindness is really important. I think it’s a big turn-off for most girls if you’re rude to the waiter — something my mom taught me when I was growing up. If you’re rude to the waiter, I just shut off.

Is it hard to date in Hollywood?

You got to have standards of being a human being. Too often in Hollywood that’s ignored because people are given so much. It’s hard not to get deluded as an actor. Everybody’s nice to you. Everybody kisses your ass because they need you to stay happy in order to complete the film.

Have the paparazzi become a burden in your life?

Oh, goodness, yes. That’s such a strange, strange business. They park outside my house a couple days a week. But, let me stress — it’s not something I believe in asking sympathy for, because it’s definitely what you sign up for.

Your friend and costar Hayden Panettiere is mobbed by the press. Does she give you tips?

I first experienced it with Hayden. I would just walk behind her or open the door for her and nobody would care that I was walking with her. One time I was driving [the two of us with the paparazzi tailing] and I was like, maybe if I take a really quick turn here… it makes you feel like you’re playing Mario Kart.

Having gone recently public, looks like Miss Bell & her love, Dax Shepard thought it’d be safe to take a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard.  Haven’t they learned if they want to climb the ranks to Brangelina status, you are never safe from the paparazzi?

How long will they last?  Does ANYONE find Dax attractive?