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Thursday, November 19
Critic reviews for the second Twilight Saga movie have run the gamut. However, when it comes to die-hard fans, the decision to see New Moon was made weeks ago. Entertainment Weekly reports that the movie is breaking pre-sales records and that Fandango has sold out several thousand New Moon showtimes.
But what will Twilight fans think of the movie? Will it be worth the wait? For a good indication, we looked to an early review posted on the fansite Novel Novice Twilight. Here's a recap of what their reviewer had to say:
Okay, I'm just going to say it. The Twilight Saga: New Moon is not a perfect movie. Critics — the really nasty ones — are going to nitpick and tear it to shreds. Which is really a shame, because while it is not a perfect movie — it's a wonderfully enjoyable movie. (For this fan, at least.) I’ll be honest, New Moon is my least favorite of the books — but I felt a new sense of appreciation for it while watching it unfold on the big screen.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon is also a huge step-up from Twilight, in many ways. The overall scope and feel of the entire movie is both bigger and better.... And oddly enough — it actually felt to me like there was more romance between Bella and Edward in New Moon than there was in the first movie.... Can I also just say thank you to the folks who injected New Moon with all the action scenes?
For more fan reviews, come back tomorrow for our First Fans segment. And let us know what you think of the New Moon by posting a comment on the movie page.
Posted 11/19/2009 by reelz
Related: Taylor Lautner | Robert Pattinson | Kristen Stewart | Twilight | The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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With the release of the New Moon movie imminent, Stephenie Meyer answered fan questions on her official site, and touched on the question of a Breaking Dawn movie.
On the possibility of a fourth movie she said, "At this point in time, we're in talks. I would love to see BD made if it could be made well. It's a little bit trickier than the others." A "little bit trickier" is an understatement, Mrs. Meyer — surely "almost impossible" would be a better term to use?
With accelerated growth children who kill their mothers, no action, and a plot slower than The Order of the Phoenix, Breaking Dawn could very easily be the end of Meyer's reign of success. We'll have to wait and see if Summit officially announces the movie after New Moon's guaranteed success — after all, Twilight fans are going to need something to keep them going until the Eclipse release in June.
And who knows, maybe a re-worked movie could help the cause. For our thoughts, see Breaking Dawn: Will the Movie Beat the Book?
Posted 11/19/2009 by Jenny
Related: The Twilight Saga: New Moon | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn | Stephenie Meyer
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Wednesday, November 18
We've all been waiting a whole year for the New Moon movie. Was it worth it? There aren't many reviews available at the moment, but general vibe is "It's better than Twilight."
"While this second chapter of Summit Entertainment's four-part franchise is as good as Twilight and arguably a shade better, it's indisputably darker in its depiction of the throes and woes of adolescent love, especially when one gets dumped."
— Jordan Mintzer, Variety
"[Director] Weitz brings a few more flickers of humour to the narrative, but the essential, appealing earnestness of the book remains, whole-heartedly embraced. New Moon is a story about longing, and loss, and the dangers of desire."
— Philippa Hawker, The Age (Australia)
"This is a soap opera, folks — and acceptable escapism for those old enough to see it yet still young enough to shriek at undead dreamboats."
— Anna Smith, Time Out New York
"The movie is best enjoyed for its dowdy sops to teen culture — vampires with email addresses, lycanthropes with six-packs — but for anyone on the outside looking in, the insulation of the characters from real danger makes it a bit of a drag."
— Tim Robey, Daily Telegraph (UK)
"This is still one of the silliest movie franchises out there and one which is totally critic proof. People will still go see it even if there are verifiable reports that watching it makes your eyes bleed."
— James O'Ehley, Sci-Fi Movie Page
"...takes the tepid achievement of Twilight, guts it, and leaves it for undead."
— Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Posted 11/18/2009 by reelz
Related: Twilight | The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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With the New Moon premiere out of the way, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner are making the promotional rounds before the movie's opening weekend. Given the record number of ticket sales at this point, their appearances are, in all practicality, more of a gift to the fans than a necessary marketing push.
Tonight, Pattinson will be on Late Show with David Letterman, and as you can imagine, hoards of fans and photographers flooded the streets outside the studio to see him arrive. You can see a gallery of shots at Gossip Center. After Letterman, fans can switch the channel to catch Stewart on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
And for anyone who missed Lautner's appearance on The Jay Leno Show earlier in the week, you can see it below. The clips include footage of his appearance on the Mickey Mouse Show years ago, tales of one passionate Twilight Mom at a recent signing, and a new, exclusive New Moon scene.
Posted 11/18/2009 by reelz
Related: Taylor Lautner | Robert Pattinson | Kristen Stewart | The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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Monday, November 16
Excited for New Moon? Well so are we, and because of it ReelzChannel is celebrating the release all week, on all our shows.
Find out Robert Pattinson's favorite food and how to make it on Hollywood & Dine. Tune in for Leonard Maltin's look at stand-out performances by the saga's cast in other movies on Secret's Out. See music videos from both soundtracks on Movies and Music. Get premiere news and more on Hollywood Dailies. And wrap it all up with a Twilight Weekly: Spotlight marathon.
Get the full schedule and find out where to see ReelzChannel in your area.
Posted 11/16/2009 by reelz
Related: Taylor Lautner | Robert Pattinson | Kristen Stewart | The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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Wednesday, November 11
Kellan Lutz may be pretty busy as Emmet Cullen in The Twlight Saga, but he still found time to play a role in the upcoming remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Lutz joked to About.com that he may take over a surprise role.
It's great. I kill Jackie Earle Haley and take away his glove and sweater — the sweater itches.
Lutz will actually play Dean, one of Freddy's potential victims, and while he didn't give out any spoilers, he did promise that the movie will be scary.
It's really cool to be a part of something that now, since all our minds are so corrupted with blood, guts and gore, that this generation, it takes something special to scare our generation now. It's revamped. And where 10 years ago, someone just knocking on the door, you're like "Oh, w-who is that?" You know, what Nightmare on Elm Street is gonna show, it's scary. If you guys haven't seen the trailer, you know, how it's shot and the things that you will see from the movie will scare you. And it's a great psychological thriller.
Lutz was apparently pretty comfortable making the movie, having grown up watching the previous Nightmare flicks.
It's such a blessing to be a part of something that for me, I grew up with. And a lot of things scared me growing up — mainly my brothers picking on me. But as far as Jason or Chucky, I had a Chucky doll, like those things didn't scare me. But Freddy Krueger, there's something... it's this psychological thriller that can take you in your dreams, you know? It's something that you can't physically take care of on your own.
Next Showing: A Nightmare on Elm Street opens April 16, 2010
Posted 11/11/2009 by Ryan
Related: Kellan Lutz | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | A Nightmare on Elm Street
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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