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Wednesday, November 4
The official word that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse had finished shooting came at 4:49 AM on October 29. David Slade posted the news via his Twitter account with this note: "Physically and emotionally exhausted."
No wonder. As with New Moon, the cast list for this Twilight sequel grew, adding more werewolves and vampires to Bella's ever-widening circle of friends and enemies. In Meet the Cast of Eclipse, we have all the details about these relatively unknown actors, including the roles they're playing and the credentials they bring to The Twilight Saga.
Next Showing: Eclipse opens in theaters June 30, 2010
Posted 11/4/2009 by reelz
Related: Jodelle Ferland | Kirsten Prout | Catalina Sandino Moreno | Rachelle Lefevre | Bryce Dallas Howard | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | David Slade | Jack Huston | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | BooBoo Stewart | Xavier Samuel | Julia Jones
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Tuesday, November 3
As part of the promotion for New Moon, the world's favorite vampire is soon to grace the cover of Vanity Fair magazine. Robert Pattinson has been photographed looking mean and moody, in a move that is sure to see sales figures for the magazine reach a new high, based on what happened with last year's photo shoot of the Twilight cast.
Part of the interview in December's print issue sees Pattinson discussing co-star Kristen Stewart.
She's influenced how I've done all the Twilight stuff. It's quite nice to have someone who is genuinely indifferent to the whole spectacle of everything. It doesn't make any difference what you say to the tabloids. I've literally been across the country from Kristen, and it's like "Oh, they were on secret dates!" It's like "Where? I can't get out of my hotel room!"
Whether fans will buy his relationship denial is another thing entirely — most seem more than happy to believe the rumors circulating about Hollywood's hottest young stars.
Posted 11/3/2009 by Jenny
Related: Robert Pattinson | Kristen Stewart | The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon took over MySpace today, with the release of new clips, images, and music videos.
The featurette is all about the Volturi — Italy's ancient and powerful vampire coven. Robert Pattinson plays with his hair, Kristen Stewart says very little as always, and genius Stephenie Meyer even sits down for a quick chat. The most exciting parts of the featurette are the new Volturi footage and a behind-the-scenes look at the end fight. It's all clever stunt work and wires which, unlike with Twilight, will hopefully be successfully edited out of the shot.
Also new today is a slightly different TV spot ("Never Hurt You"), a new image showing Kristen Stewart with director Chris Weitz, and a music video from Anya Marina, whose song "Satellite Heart" is featured on the movie's soundtrack. Look out for some movie clips in this one — if you stay awake long enough, that is.
Posted 11/3/2009 by Jenny
Related: Robert Pattinson | Chris Weitz | Kristen Stewart | Twilight | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Stephenie Meyer
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Friday, October 30
The latest New Moon wolfpack featurette is now online, and includes CGI clips, behind-the-scenes secrets, and short interviews with the cast and crew.
Director Chris Weitz says, "The world of the werewolves is also a world of amazing CGI", while wolfpack actors Taylor Lautner, Chaske Spencer, and Alex Meraz talk about the inner workings of the La Push wolves.
Check out the behind the scenes footage below — trust us, you don't want to miss Taylor Lautner suspended in mid-air, or Robert Pattinson throwing jealous-Edward-eyes in Jacob's direction. All's fair in fictional love triangles, right?
Posted 10/30/2009 by Jenny
Related: Taylor Lautner | Chaske Spencer | Robert Pattinson | Chris Weitz | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Alex Meraz
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Tuesday, October 27
Kellan Lutz, the man behind "monkey man" Emmett Cullen, spoke to MTV about The Twilight Saga and how each director has brought something new to the franchise.
On the subject of differences within the saga, Lutz had this to say about directors Catherine Hardwicke, Chris Weitz, and David Slade:
Catherine Hardwicke was very energetic, and she made this beautiful movie. Chris Weitz had this really cool, really laid-back vibe, but has a great sense of how to do CGI and how to make these wolves look real and bigger than life versus just some computerized image. Then David Slade, with his action background and his indie style, just mixed the two. The movies are going to be unique in their own aspects, and that's what's really interesting — it's not the same director doing each one. We, as actors, got to see different styles of directing. So it doesn't feel old, ever.
When asked about his favorite New Moon scene, he replied with an answer sure to please the many fans of Charlie Swan and Billy Burke.
My favorite scene is probably anything that Charlie is in, played by Billy Burke. He just has this great comedic timing, and every scene with him, I get a laugh out of. And there's just tons of action. That's the thing too, seeing the wolves actually fight each other and roughhouse. It's really interesting to see what Chris did.
So, Twilighters, what's your take on the saga's directors? Who's your favorite? Do you think they'll do a good job bringing the characters to life? Let us know in the comments.
Posted 10/27/2009 by Jenny
Related: Kellan Lutz | Catherine Hardwicke | Chris Weitz | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Billy Burke | David Slade
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Twilight got four nods at last week's Spike TV Scream 2009 Awards, including "Best Fantasy Movie," making it the most successful movie of the night. "Best Breakout Performance" went to Taylor Lautner, and Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart won the "Best Fantasy Male/Female Actor" awards.
The awards don't air until tonight at 10PM ET on Spike TV, but the following video offers an advance look at Taylor Lautner accepting the Best Fantasy Movie award. In addition, tonight's show promises to include more world-premiere footage from New Moon, which is teased in the clip.
Posted 10/27/2009 by Jenny
Related: Taylor Lautner | Robert Pattinson | Kristen Stewart | Twilight | The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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Summit Entertainment, putting New Moon to the side for a second, has released the logo for next year's The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
After the atmospheric blue of Twilight, and the Cullen-esque yellow-gold of New Moon, Summit has opted for a shimmering silver, complete with a red-tinted eclipse peeking out from behind the letter "p." Clever, huh?
Posted 10/27/2009 by Jenny
Related: The Twilight Saga: New Moon | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
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Summit has announced details of a nationwide New Moon cast tour, similar to the Twilight one that took place last year. Here are all the details from Summit's press release:
The nationwide tour will kick off in Los Angeles, CA, at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Friday, November 6th with a special event open to the public where fans will be treated with performances by several bands featured on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack scheduled to include Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina, Sea Wolf, and Band of Skulls, giving fans a brand-new way to experience the album. Fans can also attend a Question & Answer forum with many of the movie's cast members.
At each of the 15 city stops along the tour, fans can participate in many THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON activities and prize giveaways related to the film. Additionally, each tour stop will end with a talent Question & Answer forum open to the public and select cities will feature performances from artists on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack. Fans who acquire VIP credentials on October 31st will be granted access to a special event with select cast members at their respective malls.
For the chance to register and meet cast members of the highly anticipated feature film THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, fans need to visit Hot Topic or select Nordstrom stores at 8:00am on October 31st at one of the participating mall locations. They will be given access to return and meet select cast members at that same mall on the assigned scheduled date and time. VIP credentials provided on October 31st are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to those who make qualifying purchases. VIP credentials are non-transferable.
A complete list of tour dates and locations can be found on Hot Topic's website. Happy Halloween.
Posted 10/27/2009 by Jenny
Related: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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Friday, October 23
UK magazine Total Film has a new interview with Twilight Saga star Robert Pattinson, about all things New Moon.
On the subject of director Chris Weitz, the British heartthrob was only too eager to compliment his work, saying:
I really love Chris. Not only is he a good director, he's a great guy. God, I sound like such an arse-kisser! But he actually is. He didn't really try and change anything. He saw what me and Kristen were doing and worked within the realms of that."
When asked about Edward's story arc in New Moon, Pattinson came up with a serious answer, showing that he understands the character more than a lot of people give him credit for.
He's always talking in the first one. "I need to make the right decision. I need to do stuff for you, for you, for you." And he makes a decisive move, which is to leave her, and he completely believes it's for her own good. But in his heart, he obviously realises it's completely wrong. And it takes him the whole movie to realise the profundity of his mistake. So that's what his arc is. The world forces him to realise he needs to be with Bella, and there's no way around it.
We're betting thousands of Twilighters swooned after reading those words, before running to watch their Twilight DVD for the hundredth time. Can Pattinson do no wrong? We can't wait to see if loyalties will change after fans finally see New Moon — will Team Jacob take over? Or will Team Edward keep hold of the majority vote? We'll find out in November.
Posted 10/23/2009 by Jenny
Related: Robert Pattinson | Chris Weitz | Twilight | The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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Entertainment Tonight has released another New Moon TV spot, which includes more new scenes and lines, and a different voiceover. Ashley Greene (Alice) finally makes a bigger appearance, along with Dakota Fanning and a few more werewolves.
So, if you're not too Twilighted out after yesterday's influx of new scenes, check out the one below, where you'll find Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria) looking mean in the forest, and Taylor Lautner (Jacob) declaring that he's "got a vampire to kill." Excited yet? We are.
Posted 10/23/2009 by Jenny
Related: Dakota Fanning | Taylor Lautner | Rachelle Lefevre | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Ashley Greene