This Week's Top 10 'Twilight' Stories
Is an official 'Breaking Dawn' announcement imminent?
With "Eclipse" just around the corner, "Twilight" fans have been anxious to find out who will be directing the movie version of the fourth installment in Stephenie Meyer's series, "Breaking Dawn." They'd also love to know if it's going to really be two films, as rumored, when production will start and when it will be released (our guess? Summer 2011). His Golden Eyes took the time to formally ask Summit Entertainment for a statement on the issue and received the following response:
"Summit Entertainment looks forward to bringing 'Breaking Dawn' to the big screen but at this point any additional information is premature."
More intriguingly, Summit made a deal with FX this week for the broadcast cable rights to all of the "Twilight Saga" films. The agreement called for four pictures.
Perhaps looking to get some more time in the limelight, minor franchise cast member Michael Welch told MTV he expects a go ahead for "Dawn" to be announced at any moment. Well, since you said so Michael we'll take a big sigh of relief.
Entertainment Weekly debuts Team 'New Moon' covers
Showing even less shame than MTV, Entertainment Weekly has put the "Twilight Saga" on the cover of the magazine yet again. We'd love to give an accurate count of just how many times the franchise has been on the cover of the struggling publication, but we've completely lost count. In any event, to mix things up (or increase sales) EW is issuing three different covers featuring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart or Taylor Lautner each with the appropriate headlines "Team Edward," "Team Bella" or "Team Jacob."
Taylor Lautner visits ESPN
Yes, even ESPN has jumped on the franchise bandwagon. Taylor Lautner stopped by to chat with ESPN Rise, the sports network's high school sports site. As a former Jr. karate champion Lautner made perfect sense to appear on an ESPN, but why no love on Sportscenter? Perhaps they'll come around for "Eclipse." You can check out Lautner's ESPN interview here
'Twilight' finally released in China
It's hard to believe, but the only corner of the world the "Twilight" phenomenon hasn't reached yet is China. The first movie has finally been released to the global power and CCTV has an interesting English-language report on the development. It also turns out the film's distributor has released a book to give moviegoers background info on the franchise.No word on when "New Moon" will be released in the country, but you we'd guess it will be sometime this spring so "Eclipse" can get in theaters before it hits pirated DVDs.
'New Moon' stars say thanks on Twitter
After "New Moon's" amazing opening, all three stars jumped on the franchise's official twitter account -- @twilight -- to give thanks.
Robert Pattinson: “Thank you for making New Moon #1; it’s very exciting to be a part of something embraced by so many people. I hope you are looking forward to ECLIPSE as much as I am.”
Kristen Stewart: “You all have proven you are the most amazing fans in the world once again. I feel so lucky to be a part of the Twilight saga, and thank you for making us #1. Yes, I twittered. Or twitted..tweeted? I dunno, but thank you sooo much anyway..!"
Taylor Lautner: “Thanks for your incredible support of New Moon. Your passion for The Twilight Saga is the sole reason we're #1 across the world!”
"New Moon" broke numerous box office records across the world last week, but it also set a new record online. According to Visible Measures, the "New Moon" trailer had the most plays in one week in the history of their chart with an astounding 32.5 million plays. In second was "Avatar" with a usually not-so measly 1 million views. What records will "New Moon" break next?
Taylor Lautner graces the cover of Rolling Stone
Not only is Taylor Lautner on the cover of Entertainment Weekly, but everyone's favorite werewolf has made the cover of Rolling Stone as well. A sit down interview (do these kids get any sleep?) accompanies some impressive photos shot on the chilly beaches of Malibu in October. The issue goes on sale Dec. 10.
Taylor Lautner first 'Twilight' star to host 'SNL'
Not only is Taylor Lautner gracing every magazine cover this week, but the 17-year-old has jumped ahead of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson by being the first "Twilight Saga" star to host "Saturday Night Live." Lautner will make his "SNL" debut on Dec. 12 with musical guests Bon Jovi (who are all old enough to be his father -- what a strange pairing). Considering the increasing tendency for celebrity cameos on "SNL" this season would we be surprised to see either or both Stewart and Pattinson to stop by? Not really. One thing is for sure, you know last year's MTV Movie Awards host Andy Samberg will be the center of any "Twilight" spoof.
Chris Weitz says 'New Moon' for the fans
"New Moon" director Chris Weitz took some time to chat with EW.com after the biggest opening of his career. Some highlights...
- He wasn't surprised by the negative reviews, but wished cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe had gotten more credit for his "beautiful" work.
- Notes that unlike "New Moon," his former novel adaptation, "The Golden Compass," found both he and the studio at the time (New Line) on completey different pages (well worth the read just for this bit).
- One of the reasons he came on board was because he thought there was something special with Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner on screen together.
- His lowest point shooting the movie was "struggling" to get certain shots at 5 AM in a very cold British Columbia forest.
Read more of the great interview here.
'Twilight' climbs back up the DVD charts
Either a sign the DVD market really is collapsing or that the "Twilight" phenomenon is the eighth wonder of the world, the movie that started it all made a surprise return to the DVD sales charts last week. "Star Trek" topped all releases, but "Twilight" managed to jump all the way to No. 5 on the list. No doubt spurred by the massive success of "New Moon" even Summit had to be surprised by this one.
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