The song is Prodigal by OneRepublic...
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
New! 'Eclipse' Book Cover...(Paperback)
Memorable Quote from Eclipse...
Bella Swan, Eclipse, Chapter 6, p.143
New! 'Eclipse' Movie Stills...
It’s a big day for Twihards. It’s been announced that a new “Twilight” novella will be released on June 5th. The Huffington Post reports that Little, Brown Books for Young Readers will release “The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner” on June 5. The novella is told from the viewpoint of Bree, a newborn vampire featured in “Eclipse.” That’s one of the books in Meyer’s best-selling teen-vampire saga.
Meyer said in a statement Tuesday, reported by The Huffington Post, that the novella had originally been planned for “The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide.” The material soon becaume too long to fit into the guide, and it was determined it would be better to publish it as a stand-alone.
The publisher says one dollar for each book sold in the U.S. from the first printing of 1.5 million copies will be donated to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. It supports disaster relief efforts such as those in Haiti and Chile.
And today Summit Entertainment, which produces and distributes the enormously successful movie adaptations of Meyer’s “Twilight” movies, has released three new stills from the upcoming feature “Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” which opens on June 30th. The photos are published here for the first time.
According to the official synopsis released by Summit:
"In 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 struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life."
“Eclipse” is directed by David A. Slade, director of the movies “Hard Candy” and “30 Days of Night,” which is also vampire-themed. The movie stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone and Dakota Fanning, all of whom reprise their roles from the hit movies “Twilight” and “Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
Last weekend, “Twilight Saga: New Moon” was officially released on DVD. It sold just over 4 million DVD units in its first weekend of release, surpassing the first weekend sales of “Twilight,” in 2009 which sold 3.8 million DVD units, and went on to be the top selling DVD title of the year with 9.2 million units sold. Thousands of “Twilight” fans across the nation participated in the “NEW MOON at Midnight” event and some were treated to surprise appearances by members of the cast as well as the film’s director Chris Weitz.
The final novel in Meyer’s saga, “Breaking Dawn,” is expected commence production as a movie sometime this fall. It still isn’t actually known whether Summit will release the film as one movie or two, as Warner Brothers is doing with “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” That film is being converted to 3D. Analysts are also speculating that “Breaking Dawn” will be filmed in 3D, but again, no announcement has been made.
source: TwiExaminer
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
NEW STILLS FROM ECLIPSE!
...and they're actually approved for release by Summit! I know, I was shocked too. Well for one thing, Rosalies hair looks SO good, but I thought Esme was more blonde in New Moon? Maybe I am dreaming. Oh well, this is no time to pick out the small stuff. The Cullens look like they're about to kick some arse. Where's Emmett?
I would be lying if I didn't admit how adorable Bella and Jacob look here...
I would be lying if I didn't admit how adorable Bella and Jacob look here...
NEW STILLS FROM ECLIPSE!
...and they're actually approved for release by Summit! I know, I was shocked too. Well for one thing, Rosalies hair looks SO good, but I thought Esme was more blonde in New Moon? Maybe I am dreaming. Oh well, this is no time to pick out the small stuff. The Cullens look like they're about to kick some arse. Where's Emmett?
I would be lying if I didn't admit how adorable Bella and Jacob look here...
I would be lying if I didn't admit how adorable Bella and Jacob look here...
Bree Tanner Aside, Which Other 'Twilight' Characters Are Worthy Of A Spin-Off Novel?
From MTV.com:
At the time, people jumped to name fan favorites Alice Cullen, Leah Clearwater, Riley and Renesmee as the characters worthy of telling their own story. But, after the jump, we've named some other options for spin-offs that we deem far more worthy (and interesting).
Jasper Hale
Sure, we get his back story in "Eclipse," but the man is the most tortured of all (yes, Edward, all) of the Cullen clan. Not only does he have the hardest time controlling his need for human blood, but we also are dying to read from his perspective how it feels to want to kill Bella every time she walks into the room without unconditional love holding him back. It would also be fun to see where he and Alice run off to at the end of "Breaking Dawn" from his perspective, because that was one of the biggest WTF?! moments of the series.
Jane
The Volturi only actually pop into the story a couple of times during the course of the "Saga," but those few times are some of our favorites. We'd love to see the shenanigans the Volturi get themselves into over in Italy from their perspective, plus how they feel when they see the Edward/Bella dynamic for the first time. Plus it gives Dakota Fanning a chance to star in her own spin-off movie.
Jessica Stanley
We didn't really start loving Jessica's character until we saw Anna Kendrick's portrayal of her in the films, but OME if she isn't one of our favorite parts of the movies. Maybe Anna should be the one to pen this spin-off to incorporate some of her signature snark, but we would love to see Bella's story through one of the humans' point of view. Because, for anyone on the outside who doesn't know something supernatural is going on, that has got to be one of the weirdest love stories to watch play out ever.
Quil Ateara
Except for the fact Jacob was miserable during the second section of "Breaking Dawn," we liked how the story was told from a werewolf perspective. Though Quil might seem like the most uninteresting of the Quileute tribe at first glance, that's kind of the point. Bella and Bree are both pretty bland on the surface, but that makes it easier for the reader to take up that consciousness on their own. Plus, Quil was one of the last to become a werewolf and isn't bogged down with daddy drama like Seth and Leah Clearwater, which makes it easier to read his story and understand.
Carlisle Cullen
This wouldn't be a spin-off, this would be an epic. Carlisle has one of the coolest storylines in the book, and it stretches back for a really long time. Some of his storyline is told in the novels, but we have no issue reading 2,000 pages to see it all from his perspective. For some crazy reason, we don't think you fans would have an issue either.
you can vote for your favorite at MTV.com...
Bree Tanner Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know About New 'Twilight' Novella...
From MTV:
Oh my Edward. Stephenie Meyer has announced she is publishing a new book called "The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner," due in bookstores June 5 and available for free at BreeTanner.com from June 7 to July 5. The novella will act as something of a companion piece for the "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" film. But it begs the question: Who exactly is Bree Tanner?
It seems a bit surprising that Meyer would choose to write a novella about a character who shows up for such a short period of time in the novels. Don't worry about hauling out your copy of "Eclipse" to find the surprisingly few pages Tanner appears on, because we did all the dirty work for you. Here is a cheat sheet telling you everything you need to know about the short-lived Bree Tanner.
An "Eclipse" Exclusive:
If you've only been watching the "Twilight" movies or read the first two books, don't be shocked that you have no idea who Bree Tanner is. In fact, don't be upset if you read "Eclipse" and still have no idea who she is. Tanner is a character introduced a startlingly short amount of time before she dies in "Eclipse" and could be considered (to everyone except Stephenie Meyer) to be a throwaway character.
A Short Life:
Tanner is only introduced 10 pages before she is killed off in Victoria's war against the Cullens and the Quileute werewolf tribe. However, of all the newborn vampires discussed in "Eclipse," Tanner was one of the few to be named and introduced to the readers. Unfortunately, it didn't take very long after she was turned into a vampire for her to meet her end ... again.
Dramatic Death Scene:
It turns out Tanner isn't the best newborn vampire among them all, and she isn't a big fan of killing innocents and drinking their blood. She tries to join forces with the Cullen clan and adapt to their "vegetarian vampire" lifestyle, but ends up being killed by Felix on the orders of Jane, a member of the Volturi guard (played by Dakota Fanning in the film), in the final battle.
Newborn Vampires:
A big part of the story in "Eclipse" surrounds the bad-girl vampire Victoria creating an army of newborn vampires in the Seattle area so she can wage war on Edward Cullen, who killed her beau James way back in "Twilight." When a vampire is first created, it is at its strongest, so Victoria went around recklessly creating vampires so she could have an extremely powerful army behind her. Tanner was just one of the fatalities.
Seattle:
The trouble with the first-person perspective of "The Twilight Saga" is that the reader can't read what is happening firsthand beyond what Bella Swan sees with her own eyes. Much like "Midnight Sun" gave (some) of the details behind what happened elsewhere in "Twilight," "The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner" will show what happened in Seattle with Victoria during "Eclipse." But since much of "Eclipse" is devoted to the characters wondering what exactly was going on in Seattle, seeing it through the eyes of a secondary character like Tanner is a smart companion piece to the book.
Unseen First Life:
Unfortunately for Tanner, the world will never know what happened to her before she became a vampire. She was introduced into "Eclipse" after she was a newborn and "The Short Second Life" will start off the same way. There is a chance of flashbacks telling about her life before becoming a vampire, but the way Meyer described the novella on her Web site made it seem as though Tanner was the narrator solely so the reader could see what went on in Seattle, not to learn her past.
In The Movies:
"Eclipse" director David Slade at least had more of a heads-up than fans and retailers did about "The Short Second Life," and he cast 14-year-old Jodelle Ferland in the role. Slade and Ferland, as well as Bryce Dallas Howard (Victoria) and Xavier Samuel (Riley), were given advance copies of the book to read so they could have a complete knowledge of what went on in Seattle for the film.
It seems a bit surprising that Meyer would choose to write a novella about a character who shows up for such a short period of time in the novels. Don't worry about hauling out your copy of "Eclipse" to find the surprisingly few pages Tanner appears on, because we did all the dirty work for you. Here is a cheat sheet telling you everything you need to know about the short-lived Bree Tanner.
An "Eclipse" Exclusive:
If you've only been watching the "Twilight" movies or read the first two books, don't be shocked that you have no idea who Bree Tanner is. In fact, don't be upset if you read "Eclipse" and still have no idea who she is. Tanner is a character introduced a startlingly short amount of time before she dies in "Eclipse" and could be considered (to everyone except Stephenie Meyer) to be a throwaway character.
A Short Life:
Tanner is only introduced 10 pages before she is killed off in Victoria's war against the Cullens and the Quileute werewolf tribe. However, of all the newborn vampires discussed in "Eclipse," Tanner was one of the few to be named and introduced to the readers. Unfortunately, it didn't take very long after she was turned into a vampire for her to meet her end ... again.
Dramatic Death Scene:
It turns out Tanner isn't the best newborn vampire among them all, and she isn't a big fan of killing innocents and drinking their blood. She tries to join forces with the Cullen clan and adapt to their "vegetarian vampire" lifestyle, but ends up being killed by Felix on the orders of Jane, a member of the Volturi guard (played by Dakota Fanning in the film), in the final battle.
Newborn Vampires:
A big part of the story in "Eclipse" surrounds the bad-girl vampire Victoria creating an army of newborn vampires in the Seattle area so she can wage war on Edward Cullen, who killed her beau James way back in "Twilight." When a vampire is first created, it is at its strongest, so Victoria went around recklessly creating vampires so she could have an extremely powerful army behind her. Tanner was just one of the fatalities.
Seattle:
The trouble with the first-person perspective of "The Twilight Saga" is that the reader can't read what is happening firsthand beyond what Bella Swan sees with her own eyes. Much like "Midnight Sun" gave (some) of the details behind what happened elsewhere in "Twilight," "The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner" will show what happened in Seattle with Victoria during "Eclipse." But since much of "Eclipse" is devoted to the characters wondering what exactly was going on in Seattle, seeing it through the eyes of a secondary character like Tanner is a smart companion piece to the book.
Unseen First Life:
Unfortunately for Tanner, the world will never know what happened to her before she became a vampire. She was introduced into "Eclipse" after she was a newborn and "The Short Second Life" will start off the same way. There is a chance of flashbacks telling about her life before becoming a vampire, but the way Meyer described the novella on her Web site made it seem as though Tanner was the narrator solely so the reader could see what went on in Seattle, not to learn her past.
In The Movies:
"Eclipse" director David Slade at least had more of a heads-up than fans and retailers did about "The Short Second Life," and he cast 14-year-old Jodelle Ferland in the role. Slade and Ferland, as well as Bryce Dallas Howard (Victoria) and Xavier Samuel (Riley), were given advance copies of the book to read so they could have a complete knowledge of what went on in Seattle for the film.
Memorable Quote from 'Eclipse'...
Staring into his eyes always made me feel extraordinary — sort of like my bones were turning spongy. I was also a little lightheaded, but that could have been because I’d forgotten to keep breathing. Again.
Bella Swan, Eclipse, Chapter 1, p.17
Stephenie Meyer's NEW Book: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner...
From Mrs. Stephenie Meyer:
Surprise!
I have a new book coming out. It's called The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. Well, it's more of a novella than an actual book—my version of a short story.
Actually, this has been a surprise to me, too. The reason why it's a surprise was that I never intended to publish this story as a stand-alone book. I began this story a long time ago—before Twilight was even released. Back then I was just editing Eclipse, and in the thick of my vampire world. I was thinking a lot about the newborns, imagining their side of the story, and one thing led to another. I started writing from Bree's perspective about those final days, and what it was like to be a newborn.
This story was something that I worked on off and on for a while, just for fun, in between the times I was writing or editing other Twilight novels. Later, when the concept for The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide came up, I thought that might be a good place for Bree. Her story is a nice complement to Eclipse; it explains a lot of the things that Bella never knew. So I dusted it off and finished it up for placement in the Guide.
At the same time, it came in handy for the Eclipse film. Melissa (Rosenberg, the screenwriter) had a ton of questions about what exactly was going on in Seattle, how Victoria managed things, what Riley was like, etc. I let her read what I had then, and later gave the whole thing to the director, David Slade. David asked if Xavier, Bryce, and Jodelle (Riley, Victoria, and Bree) could read it as well, so all the parties involved would end up having a really strong foundation for their characters before the cameras started rolling. I was pleased that this side of the story would make it into the film and was looking forward to including it in the Guide.
(Keeping it confidential: Here is Jodelle next to the bucket of waterlogged ashes that were once the pages of her copy of the Bree manuscript.)
Then I got the news: my "short story" was nearly 200 pages long when typeset. It was too long to fit into the Guide—without ending up with a tome as heavy as the Oxford English Dictionary. My publisher approached me with the idea of releasing the Bree story on its own. One of the major benefits of this plan was that it would be out before the movie, so people would get to know Bree before they saw her in the film. That made sense to me, and we decided to go ahead with it.
There was one thing I asked for: since this story had always been an extra for me, and was meant to be released with the Guide, I wanted to be able to offer it to my fans for free. You all have bought a ton of my books, and I wanted to give you this story as a gift. My publisher was awesome and embraced this idea. We still wanted to also produce a physical book with a cool cover (see below) that you can add to your set if you like, but starting at noon on June 7th until July 5th, it will also be available online at www.breetanner.com.
One other aspect of this release is the plan to give a more important gift to people who really need it. One dollar of each book purchased in the US from the first printing will be donated to the American Red Cross for their relief efforts in Haiti and Chile and other parts of the world where people are in great need. We're going to have an option online as well, so you can choose to make a donation if you want when you read the story online. I hope you will. I think that we can really help a lot of people with this.
I really hope you all enjoy this story. I had a blast writing it. I'm glad that after all this time cooling her heels in my files, Bree finally gets her chance to shine.
Thanks for all the support,
Steph
I'm so excited!! Now Mrs. Meyer....Please finish Midnight Sun.. Pretty please.....
Surprise!
Actually, this has been a surprise to me, too. The reason why it's a surprise was that I never intended to publish this story as a stand-alone book. I began this story a long time ago—before Twilight was even released. Back then I was just editing Eclipse, and in the thick of my vampire world. I was thinking a lot about the newborns, imagining their side of the story, and one thing led to another. I started writing from Bree's perspective about those final days, and what it was like to be a newborn.
This story was something that I worked on off and on for a while, just for fun, in between the times I was writing or editing other Twilight novels. Later, when the concept for The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide came up, I thought that might be a good place for Bree. Her story is a nice complement to Eclipse; it explains a lot of the things that Bella never knew. So I dusted it off and finished it up for placement in the Guide.
At the same time, it came in handy for the Eclipse film. Melissa (Rosenberg, the screenwriter) had a ton of questions about what exactly was going on in Seattle, how Victoria managed things, what Riley was like, etc. I let her read what I had then, and later gave the whole thing to the director, David Slade. David asked if Xavier, Bryce, and Jodelle (Riley, Victoria, and Bree) could read it as well, so all the parties involved would end up having a really strong foundation for their characters before the cameras started rolling. I was pleased that this side of the story would make it into the film and was looking forward to including it in the Guide.
(Keeping it confidential: Here is Jodelle next to the bucket of waterlogged ashes that were once the pages of her copy of the Bree manuscript.)
Then I got the news: my "short story" was nearly 200 pages long when typeset. It was too long to fit into the Guide—without ending up with a tome as heavy as the Oxford English Dictionary. My publisher approached me with the idea of releasing the Bree story on its own. One of the major benefits of this plan was that it would be out before the movie, so people would get to know Bree before they saw her in the film. That made sense to me, and we decided to go ahead with it.
There was one thing I asked for: since this story had always been an extra for me, and was meant to be released with the Guide, I wanted to be able to offer it to my fans for free. You all have bought a ton of my books, and I wanted to give you this story as a gift. My publisher was awesome and embraced this idea. We still wanted to also produce a physical book with a cool cover (see below) that you can add to your set if you like, but starting at noon on June 7th until July 5th, it will also be available online at www.breetanner.com.
One other aspect of this release is the plan to give a more important gift to people who really need it. One dollar of each book purchased in the US from the first printing will be donated to the American Red Cross for their relief efforts in Haiti and Chile and other parts of the world where people are in great need. We're going to have an option online as well, so you can choose to make a donation if you want when you read the story online. I hope you will. I think that we can really help a lot of people with this.
I really hope you all enjoy this story. I had a blast writing it. I'm glad that after all this time cooling her heels in my files, Bree finally gets her chance to shine.
Thanks for all the support,
Steph
I'm so excited!! Now Mrs. Meyer....Please finish Midnight Sun.. Pretty please.....
Monday, March 29, 2010
'New Moon' Won 2 Kids Choice Awards Saturday Night!
NEW MOON won two Nick Kids Choice Awards, including Taylor Lautner as Favorite Movie Actor and Jacob & Bella as Cutest Couple!
Congrats Taylor and Kristen!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
TWILIGHT AT THE KIDS CHOICE AWARDS!
As always, Nikki Reed, Taylor Lautner and Jackson Rathbone look sexalicious. Jackson covered in slime is always nice! I didn't get a chance to see the award show, yet.Taylor fans, there are zillions of HQ pics here, check it out!
OH! Hello, Will Smith!
TWILIGHT AT THE KIDS CHOICE AWARDS!
As always, Nikki Reed, Taylor Lautner and Jackson Rathbone look sexalicious. Jackson covered in slime is always nice! I didn't get a chance to see the award show, yet.Taylor fans, there are zillions of HQ pics here, check it out!
OH! Hello, Will Smith!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Twilight's Trio Nominated for 'Cutest Couple' at the Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards...
Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards is introducing a new category in the March 27, 2010 ceremony, the Cutest Couple award. President and First Lady Obama are competing in the category against Twilight stars and stars of Avatar.
First time Kids’ Choice nominees President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will compete in the brand new category for “Cutest Couple” against Twilight love triangle heart throbs Rob Pattinson/Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner/Kristen Stewart and Avatar hotties Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana.
The new Cuttest Couple category was chosen last year by kids who were asked to submit their ideas for new favorites they would most like to see added to the 2010 show.
Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards airs on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM ET. The Countdown to the Kids' Choice Awards starts at 6:00 PM ET.
via Twilightish
'Breaking Dawn' Directors: Which Would You Pick?...
Last week, the news emerged that the studio had Gus Van Sant, Sofia Coppola and Bill Condon on their short list of potential helmers. These are four serious names; Summit clearly wants to bring out the biggest guns they can in capping off the high school romance-meets-vampires saga. They also want to serve the fans, since you're the ones who made this series such a big deal. And we're here to help. Tell us which of the four directors we know to be in the running you'd most like to see get the gig. I can't promise you that Summit will listen, but I can't promise they won't either. Let's just quickly recap the potential directors one more time before we get to the poll.
Sofia Coppola: The "Lost in Translation" and "Marie Antoinette" director knows her way around nuanced female roles, and Kristen Stewart's Bella is definitely that. She also knows how to make challenging relationships compelling for film audiences; "Breaking Dawn" also has a lot of that.
Gus Van Sant: Van Sant is admittedly an odd choice. He's had mainstream success with the likes of "Good Will Hunting" and "Finding Forrester," but he's known best for his indie/arthouse work. "Twilight" is many things, and it does indeed have its roots as an indie, but "arthouse" is not a direction I can see Summit wanting it to go in for the final chapter (or chapters, if it is broken into two movies). That said, star Robert Pattinson is keen on Van Sant being the guy, and the director has proven himself capable of blockbuster success.
Bill Condon: The random nature of Bill Condon's resume is exactly what makes him a good fit for "Breaking Dawn." From the "Candyman" sequel to "Kinsey" to "Dreamgirls," you never know what he's going to do next. He's directed a supernatural, hook-wielding psycho-killer, a sex-crazed scientist and an up-and-coming soul singer... a teenage romance involving vampires, werewolves and a violent, bloody birth feels like the culmination of everything he's ever done!
Who would you pick? You can vote at MTV.com
Jackson Rathbone Compares 'Twilight' To His New Movie, 'Dread'...
Jackson Rathbone has now starred in three vampire movies (you may have heard of them, "Twilight" something or other), but the 25-year-old actor's first foray into horror is "Dread," newly released on DVD, about a college student who makes a documentary about what people dread most in life. 
The film, based on a short story by horror king Clive Barker, isn't necessarily typical of the genre, Rathbone said in an interview yesterday. "I hate to call it a horror film because it's really more of a psychological thriller," he said. "Clive Barker's known for those horroristic elements, and it was more of a humanistic story."
Rathbone was interested in the movie after reading the script, but said he really decided to commit after getting feedback from a friend. "I was considering doing the project so I gave it to a friend of mine to read. He read it, and he got to the end and was like 'Dude, it made me want to vomit.' So I was like 'Yup, doing this project. That's awesome.'"
Though he's a fan of the classic "Hellraiser," "Halloween," and "Friday the 13th" series', Rathbone said he wasn't allowed to watch them as a kid. "I grew up in a very conservative household, had to sneak over to friends' houses to watch those films. I'd come home scared and my parents would be like 'What are you so nervous and scared for?' 'No reason.' I'd be scared by a shadow."
"Dread" was shot in an isolated area outside of London, which Rathbone said helped him get into character. "It was kind of fun being in the middle of nowhere filming a dark psychological thriller because you have all these dark thoughts in your head and you're washing the fake blood off your face -- it's pretty creepy."
read the rest here at MTV.com...
Rathbone was interested in the movie after reading the script, but said he really decided to commit after getting feedback from a friend. "I was considering doing the project so I gave it to a friend of mine to read. He read it, and he got to the end and was like 'Dude, it made me want to vomit.' So I was like 'Yup, doing this project. That's awesome.'"
Though he's a fan of the classic "Hellraiser," "Halloween," and "Friday the 13th" series', Rathbone said he wasn't allowed to watch them as a kid. "I grew up in a very conservative household, had to sneak over to friends' houses to watch those films. I'd come home scared and my parents would be like 'What are you so nervous and scared for?' 'No reason.' I'd be scared by a shadow."
"Dread" was shot in an isolated area outside of London, which Rathbone said helped him get into character. "It was kind of fun being in the middle of nowhere filming a dark psychological thriller because you have all these dark thoughts in your head and you're washing the fake blood off your face -- it's pretty creepy."
read the rest here at MTV.com...
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Peter Facinelli Talks 'Twilight's' Carlisle, His Headbutting Daughter and Love for Count Chocula...
From Moviefone:
With hundreds of Twi-hards outside on the sidewalk eagerly awaiting the DVD release party for 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon,' we are led into the back offices of the Union Square Best Buy. We open the door to where we've been told Peter Facinelli will be awaiting the interview, but the room is empty. The publicist tells us to wait and scurries off to see where the actor has gone. As we walk across the room, a creepy feeling suddenly overcomes us. We whirl around to find Facinelli standing there, grinning like an devious child. He was hiding behind the door.
Although he's been working in Hollywood for well over a decade, the Queens native has only recently snuck up on audiences. Before becoming paternal vampire Carlisle Cullen and Dr. Fitch Cooper on Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie,' people on the street recognized him as "that guy from that TV show" ('Fastlane' or 'Damages') or "that guy from that movie" ('The Big Kahuna' or 'The Scorpion King') or "that guy who married Kelly from '90210.'" There are worse things than being known as Mr. Jennie Garth, especially when the famous couple astounds Hollywood cliches by staying married for over nine years and counting. Still, the father of three daughters must be excited now that his profile has risen.
"Honestly, I'm so unaware of that," Facinelli says about his growing fame. "I look so unlike Carlisle, I'm always surprised when someone recognizes me on the street."
That may be true, but just outside the store, Twi-girls cannot wait for the opportunity to get close enough to smell what scent he's wearing and get an autographed copy of the DVD. They can no doubt recognize him across a crowded mall. In less than an hour, they will be competing for his attention as he asks 'Twilight' trivia questions and they scream the answers like '60s girls at a Beatles show.
How did you get stuck with being here? Did you draw straws with the other Cullens?
I won it in a raffle! We put our names in a hat and mine was picked. No, actually, I was out here doing press for 'Nurse Jackie' and they asked me to do it and I said, "Sure, it sounds like fun."
Do 'Twilight' fans quote anything to you most often?
"Whose going to want you now?" [Laughs] No, actually, I get ask to say, "Animal attack."
When you took the role as Carlisle, did you read the whole series?
Well, I read the first book before meeting with Catherine Hardwicke, just to see what it was about. I fell in love with it. When I got the role, I read the second and third book immediately. The fourth book hadn't come out yet. When it did, I listened to it on audio book. It was like listening to a bedtime story. Not because the book was boring, but because the person's voice kept lulling me to sleep.
Do your daughters read the books?
My 12-year-old has read the first two books. I'll probably give her the third one for her 13th birthday at the end of June, so she's ready for the movie. My 7-year-old has not read any of them, but I was just thinking it might be fun to get the audio books and have her listen to them.
As long as you get a more exciting voiceover actor reading it.
[laughs] Yeah, maybe I should just read it to her.
Do you have a favorite vampire?
I like Count Chocula and the Count from 'Sesame Street.' [laughs] Count Chocula's awesome, man. He's got to make a comeback. I haven't seen him for awhile.
Now that you know you'll have to play the flawless Carlisle for at least two more films, do you ever find yourself screaming, "Watch out for my face, my beautiful face!"?
Not really, but my daughter did headbutt me in the nose and it swelled up like Marlon Brando. For a month ii looked like that before finally going down. But before it did, I thought, "Ah, great, now I have to get a nose job because I can't play Carlisle as Brando."
Can I ask why she headbutted you?
She's three years old and we were watching 'Spider-Man.' Some scary parts came on and I went to close her eyes, but she likes the scary parts so she started fighting me saying, "I want see. I want to see." And she headbutted me in the nose. I have a picture of it!
For the next roughly six minutes Fascinelli scrolls through hundreds of photos on his iPhone until he finally finds it. And he's right, he does look like a prettier version of Brando.
How is your career different than what you thought it would be when you first began working in the mid-90s?
When I began, my agents wanted to send me out for every Italian role available because my last name ends with an 'i.' But I only wanted to do non-Italian roles because I am Italian. For me, that's the fun of acting. I didn't want to be typecast. And now, when I look back at my roles like Mike Dexter, next to Carlisle, next to Dr. Coop, next to 'Scorpion King,' if I put all those characters in a room, it's a diverse bunch. So I feel like I'm doing what I set out to.
Although he's been working in Hollywood for well over a decade, the Queens native has only recently snuck up on audiences. Before becoming paternal vampire Carlisle Cullen and Dr. Fitch Cooper on Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie,' people on the street recognized him as "that guy from that TV show" ('Fastlane' or 'Damages') or "that guy from that movie" ('The Big Kahuna' or 'The Scorpion King') or "that guy who married Kelly from '90210.'" There are worse things than being known as Mr. Jennie Garth, especially when the famous couple astounds Hollywood cliches by staying married for over nine years and counting. Still, the father of three daughters must be excited now that his profile has risen.
"Honestly, I'm so unaware of that," Facinelli says about his growing fame. "I look so unlike Carlisle, I'm always surprised when someone recognizes me on the street."
That may be true, but just outside the store, Twi-girls cannot wait for the opportunity to get close enough to smell what scent he's wearing and get an autographed copy of the DVD. They can no doubt recognize him across a crowded mall. In less than an hour, they will be competing for his attention as he asks 'Twilight' trivia questions and they scream the answers like '60s girls at a Beatles show.
How did you get stuck with being here? Did you draw straws with the other Cullens?
I won it in a raffle! We put our names in a hat and mine was picked. No, actually, I was out here doing press for 'Nurse Jackie' and they asked me to do it and I said, "Sure, it sounds like fun."
Do 'Twilight' fans quote anything to you most often?
"Whose going to want you now?" [Laughs] No, actually, I get ask to say, "Animal attack."
When you took the role as Carlisle, did you read the whole series?
Well, I read the first book before meeting with Catherine Hardwicke, just to see what it was about. I fell in love with it. When I got the role, I read the second and third book immediately. The fourth book hadn't come out yet. When it did, I listened to it on audio book. It was like listening to a bedtime story. Not because the book was boring, but because the person's voice kept lulling me to sleep.
Do your daughters read the books?
My 12-year-old has read the first two books. I'll probably give her the third one for her 13th birthday at the end of June, so she's ready for the movie. My 7-year-old has not read any of them, but I was just thinking it might be fun to get the audio books and have her listen to them.
As long as you get a more exciting voiceover actor reading it.
[laughs] Yeah, maybe I should just read it to her.
Do you have a favorite vampire?
I like Count Chocula and the Count from 'Sesame Street.' [laughs] Count Chocula's awesome, man. He's got to make a comeback. I haven't seen him for awhile.
Now that you know you'll have to play the flawless Carlisle for at least two more films, do you ever find yourself screaming, "Watch out for my face, my beautiful face!"?
Not really, but my daughter did headbutt me in the nose and it swelled up like Marlon Brando. For a month ii looked like that before finally going down. But before it did, I thought, "Ah, great, now I have to get a nose job because I can't play Carlisle as Brando."
Can I ask why she headbutted you?
She's three years old and we were watching 'Spider-Man.' Some scary parts came on and I went to close her eyes, but she likes the scary parts so she started fighting me saying, "I want see. I want to see." And she headbutted me in the nose. I have a picture of it!
For the next roughly six minutes Fascinelli scrolls through hundreds of photos on his iPhone until he finally finds it. And he's right, he does look like a prettier version of Brando.
How is your career different than what you thought it would be when you first began working in the mid-90s?
When I began, my agents wanted to send me out for every Italian role available because my last name ends with an 'i.' But I only wanted to do non-Italian roles because I am Italian. For me, that's the fun of acting. I didn't want to be typecast. And now, when I look back at my roles like Mike Dexter, next to Carlisle, next to Dr. Coop, next to 'Scorpion King,' if I put all those characters in a room, it's a diverse bunch. So I feel like I'm doing what I set out to.
Jackson Rathbone is listed to present at the "Kids Choice Awards"
Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - The 23rd annual "Kids Choice Awards" are set to air live on Saturday, March 27th and its packed with more stars than some of the recent high-profile Hollywood award shows. Among the stars announced as presenters for the awards are Tina Fey, Katy Perry, and Robert Downey Jr.
Fey will appear with Steve Carell, who both star in the upcoming comedy "Date Night." Also on hand to promote their upcoming summer movies to the tween set are Robert Downey Jr. of "Iron Man 2," Dev Patel and Jackson Rathbone of the upcoming "The Last Airbender," and Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan of "The Karate Kid," among others.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
THE EVOLUTION OF EDWARD, BELLA, AND JACOB
So it's quite obvious that the look of the three main characters changed from Twilight to New Moon. With the release of the first official Eclipse poster (containing people) being released today, it allows us to take a look at the three different faces of each character.Personally, I prefer all of them in Eclipse. I think it's beautiful. Although, I will forever long for the return of the bouffant. *sigh*
THE EVOLUTION OF EDWARD, BELLA, AND JACOB
So it's quite obvious that the look of the three main characters changed from Twilight to New Moon. With the release of the first official Eclipse poster (containing people) being released today, it allows us to take a look at the three different faces of each character.Personally, I prefer all of them in Eclipse. I think it's beautiful. Although, I will forever long for the return of the bouffant. *sigh*
Monday, March 22, 2010
'New Moon' DVD Release Party: Nikki Reed And Chris Weitz On 'Bitchin' 'Breaking Dawn' Director Choices...
From Hollywood Crush:
Last week's announcement that Gus Van Sant, Sophia Coppola and Bill Condon were being considered as potential directors for "Breaking Dawn" made some waves in the film and "Twilight" fan communities. When MTV caught up with Nikki Reed and Chris Weitz at the "New Moon" midnight release event at Santa Clarita's Wal-Mart, both had a lot to say about the subject.
"You're telling me for the first time. I was trying to ask them earlier today, and they wouldn't give me anything," Nikki admitted after MTV told her Gus and Sophia were being considered. "But all the directors that you mentioned, I mean, they would be fantastic, both of those people. Either one. I mean, we would be honored."
Chris agreed, saying, "Completely, personally, as a director, I think [Gus] would be bitchin', but I think that's just me." He added that Sophia was "another interesting idea."
This support just adds to a whole slew of other "Twilight Saga" cast members who gave their endorsements last week and *#8212; in Robert Pattinson's case — back in November.
"I think it's awesome," Kristen Stewart said last week. "I think it's so cool that they're reaching. I think any one of those people would be great."
"It's all about teenage love and obsessions," Rob said back in November about the content of "Breaking Dawn." "I think Gus Van Sant would be great."
Last week's announcement that Gus Van Sant, Sophia Coppola and Bill Condon were being considered as potential directors for "Breaking Dawn" made some waves in the film and "Twilight" fan communities. When MTV caught up with Nikki Reed and Chris Weitz at the "New Moon" midnight release event at Santa Clarita's Wal-Mart, both had a lot to say about the subject.
"You're telling me for the first time. I was trying to ask them earlier today, and they wouldn't give me anything," Nikki admitted after MTV told her Gus and Sophia were being considered. "But all the directors that you mentioned, I mean, they would be fantastic, both of those people. Either one. I mean, we would be honored."
Chris agreed, saying, "Completely, personally, as a director, I think [Gus] would be bitchin', but I think that's just me." He added that Sophia was "another interesting idea."
This support just adds to a whole slew of other "Twilight Saga" cast members who gave their endorsements last week and *#8212; in Robert Pattinson's case — back in November.
"I think it's awesome," Kristen Stewart said last week. "I think it's so cool that they're reaching. I think any one of those people would be great."
"It's all about teenage love and obsessions," Rob said back in November about the content of "Breaking Dawn." "I think Gus Van Sant would be great."
Sunday, March 21, 2010
FULL 7-MINUTE ECLIPSE SNEAK PEAK!
Warning: This video INCLUDES the scene shown on the Wal-Mart DVD. If you are spoiler free, you will want to avoid the ending!
Otherwise, Enjoy!
Otherwise, Enjoy!
FULL 7-MINUTE ECLIPSE SNEAK PEAK!
Warning: This video INCLUDES the scene shown on the Wal-Mart DVD. If you are spoiler free, you will want to avoid the ending!
Otherwise, Enjoy!
Otherwise, Enjoy!
Friday, March 19, 2010
'Runaways' Star Dakota Fanning Describes Her Favorite Cherie Currie Makup Look...
From Hollywood Crush:
Finally we're at the day of the "The Runaways" theatrical release (though it still in only limited theaters)! Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning recently sat down and told MTV News how they felt about the various looks they had to portray in the biopic about Joan Jett and Cherie Curie.
Dakota said she had a lot of fun portraying Cherie's three distinct looks, but Cherie's silver look (and major silver eye shadow!) was her favorite. "The silver one was very important, because that's like the 'Cherry Bomb' look. So it was cool to be able to experiment with that and actually be able to do makeup that you can look at in a photograph and actually look like that when you're done," she said.
She added, "I really liked the silver one because it almost looked like metal [on my eyes] and it was hard, kind of. It was really cool. And then I also like in the hospital scene when it's like flaked off, it looks like it's chipped. It's just really cool, I really liked that."
Kristen agreed, saying that this was one of the most fun roles she's had a chance to play. "I think the last two of the most recent roles I've had have been the most fun characters to play because they've been so different from myself," she said."
She particularly noted the difference that her haircut made to her owning the character of Joan Jett.
"Once I cut my hair, it was like, 'That's a Joan Jett haircut.' It wasn't anything besides that," Kristen said.
As to how far they would go for a role in the future, Dakota said she didn't think she could made a decision until she was presented with one to make.
"I don't think you know until it comes up," she said. "I think if you feel really strongly about something, you'll do anything for it. Or maybe you won't, you know what I mean? It just depends on what the situation is."
Finally we're at the day of the "The Runaways" theatrical release (though it still in only limited theaters)! Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning recently sat down and told MTV News how they felt about the various looks they had to portray in the biopic about Joan Jett and Cherie Curie.
Dakota said she had a lot of fun portraying Cherie's three distinct looks, but Cherie's silver look (and major silver eye shadow!) was her favorite. "The silver one was very important, because that's like the 'Cherry Bomb' look. So it was cool to be able to experiment with that and actually be able to do makeup that you can look at in a photograph and actually look like that when you're done," she said.
She added, "I really liked the silver one because it almost looked like metal [on my eyes] and it was hard, kind of. It was really cool. And then I also like in the hospital scene when it's like flaked off, it looks like it's chipped. It's just really cool, I really liked that."
Kristen agreed, saying that this was one of the most fun roles she's had a chance to play. "I think the last two of the most recent roles I've had have been the most fun characters to play because they've been so different from myself," she said."
She particularly noted the difference that her haircut made to her owning the character of Joan Jett.
"Once I cut my hair, it was like, 'That's a Joan Jett haircut.' It wasn't anything besides that," Kristen said.
As to how far they would go for a role in the future, Dakota said she didn't think she could made a decision until she was presented with one to make.
"I don't think you know until it comes up," she said. "I think if you feel really strongly about something, you'll do anything for it. Or maybe you won't, you know what I mean? It just depends on what the situation is."
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Kristen Stewart Confirms Three Top Directors Have Been Considered For 'Breaking Dawn'...
From Hollywood Crush:
The directors who have been brought in for the first three "Twilight Saga" films have had a variety of range. Catherine Hardwicke was best known for her hard-hitting "Thirteen" and "Lords of Dogtown," while Chris Weitz had "About A Boy" and "The Golden Compass" and David Slade had "Hard Candy" and "30 Days of Night." Each director had some sort of unique style that made him or her worth following, but also had a similar trend of high school or fantasy themes that made them fitting for the "Twilight" series.
The question of who will direct "Breaking Dawn" (the final one or two installments in the film series) has been hotly debated. Fans seemed to want Chris to return to the helm after the success of "New Moon," but it seemed a bit obvious that Summit would want to bring someone new in for the final installment(s). According to a special report from EW today, three new directors have been approached to helm the film: Gus Van Sant, Sophia Coppola and Bill Condon.
Robert Pattinson and Peter Facinelli have both told MTV News previously that Gus would be their top choice to direct "Breaking Dawn." "He shoots everything in Portland. He's good at making it look beautiful," Rob said, adding of "BD," "It's all about teenage love and obsessions. I think Gus would be great."
The teenage love and obsessions line is of course a shout to Gus' much celebrated film about high school life in the light of Columbine, "Elephant." However, the too-serious tone Catherine Hardwicke took for "Twilight" — which seems along the lines of what Gus would take with "Breaking Dawn" — didn't suit the film very well. "New Moon" felt like it fit a bit more, with Chris taking the novel for what it was and representing that fairly faithfully on screen.
There is no doubt that Gus, Sophia ("Lost in Translation") and Bill ("Kinsey," "Dreamgirls") are some of the most widely respected directors in Hollywood. But "Breaking Dawn" is not anywhere near one of the most widely respected works of fiction in recent history. In fact, reviews from both fans and critics were fairly split, and it's hard to say whether it's one of the high or low points of the series. It certainly had many elements like a vampire c-section and an anti-climactic finale that make it seem not as suited to the screen as its previous installments.
But the choice for one of these esteemed and serious directors who make hard-hitting and important films seems out of sync with what "Twilight" is all about. Fans want to see Edward and Bella getting married and having a baby on the big screen, not a metaphorical look at teenage life (if there is any of that even left in "Breaking Dawn").
What do you think of these possible directors?
The directors who have been brought in for the first three "Twilight Saga" films have had a variety of range. Catherine Hardwicke was best known for her hard-hitting "Thirteen" and "Lords of Dogtown," while Chris Weitz had "About A Boy" and "The Golden Compass" and David Slade had "Hard Candy" and "30 Days of Night." Each director had some sort of unique style that made him or her worth following, but also had a similar trend of high school or fantasy themes that made them fitting for the "Twilight" series.
The question of who will direct "Breaking Dawn" (the final one or two installments in the film series) has been hotly debated. Fans seemed to want Chris to return to the helm after the success of "New Moon," but it seemed a bit obvious that Summit would want to bring someone new in for the final installment(s). According to a special report from EW today, three new directors have been approached to helm the film: Gus Van Sant, Sophia Coppola and Bill Condon.
Robert Pattinson and Peter Facinelli have both told MTV News previously that Gus would be their top choice to direct "Breaking Dawn." "He shoots everything in Portland. He's good at making it look beautiful," Rob said, adding of "BD," "It's all about teenage love and obsessions. I think Gus would be great."
The teenage love and obsessions line is of course a shout to Gus' much celebrated film about high school life in the light of Columbine, "Elephant." However, the too-serious tone Catherine Hardwicke took for "Twilight" — which seems along the lines of what Gus would take with "Breaking Dawn" — didn't suit the film very well. "New Moon" felt like it fit a bit more, with Chris taking the novel for what it was and representing that fairly faithfully on screen.
There is no doubt that Gus, Sophia ("Lost in Translation") and Bill ("Kinsey," "Dreamgirls") are some of the most widely respected directors in Hollywood. But "Breaking Dawn" is not anywhere near one of the most widely respected works of fiction in recent history. In fact, reviews from both fans and critics were fairly split, and it's hard to say whether it's one of the high or low points of the series. It certainly had many elements like a vampire c-section and an anti-climactic finale that make it seem not as suited to the screen as its previous installments.
But the choice for one of these esteemed and serious directors who make hard-hitting and important films seems out of sync with what "Twilight" is all about. Fans want to see Edward and Bella getting married and having a baby on the big screen, not a metaphorical look at teenage life (if there is any of that even left in "Breaking Dawn").
What do you think of these possible directors?
'New Moon' DVD Midnight Release Parties: A Guide To The Cast Appearances...
"New Moon" is one of those special few DVDs that gets a release on a Friday night. Most DVDs get released on Tuesdays, but a select few (of course "Twilight" being included among them) get released later in the week because, like their big screen predecessors, fans can get hyped for midnight release parties leading into a weekend.
Many major retailers are getting in on the midnight release craze. We're sure you already have a DVD preordered, so you should check with the store yours is stashed at to see if they're going to be open at midnight and having a party.
Summit it making it easy for you to find a midnight release party by having a search engine available on the "New Moon" official website.Select Barnes & Nobles, Best Buys, 24 hour Wal-Marts, Borders and Blockbusters will also be open late on Friday night, some even having contests and giving away merchandise to the fans waiting.
Better yet, some of the stars from the film (no, we aren't talking about Kristen Stewart or Robert Pattinson, unfortunately), will be making the rounds to some major cities for midnight release parties. We don't know which store they will be visiting specifically, but if you are in one of those cities and want to see them, we're sure a little detective work won't hurt.
Atlanta: Chaske Spencer and Tyson Houseman
Cincinnati: Kiowa Gordon and Tinsel Korey
Denver: Charlie Bewley
Houston: Daniel Cudmore
Los Angeles: Chris Weitz and Nikki Reed
New York: Peter Facinelli
Phoenix: Elizabeth Reaser
Pittsburgh: Edi Gathegi
Salt Lake City: Christian Serratos, Mike Welch and Justin Chon
Seattle: Melissa Rosenberg
'Remember Me' Box Office Update...
Remember Me's box office receipts jumped 10.3% on Tuesday. Grossing $735,630, the jump was the largest daily % of the top films. The average change for the top 7 grossing films, day over day, was +1.5%. (Remember Me grossed #5).
Monday's day over day sales was much the same. While the average of the top 7 grossing films dropped -65.9% vs Sunday sales on Monday, Remember Me dropped a smaller 59.7%. Remember Me grossed $664,516 on Monday.
Is this word of mouth at work? Are people who had not heard about Remember Me or people who we have been telling to see this wonderful movie going to see it? Is it a trend? Maybe. Two days does not a trend make, but it is a start.
So keep telling people about Remember Me. Suggest that they see the film for themselves and make sure you see it again yourself. And for those of you who live where it will be released this weekend, make sure you see it.
Total Box Office to Date:
Domestic - $9,489,295
Interntl - $1,770,000
Total - $11,259,295
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
KRISTEN STEWART ON JIMMY FALLON... AGAIN!
I love when any of the cast are on Jimmy Fallon. He rocks!
This is also one of the best interviews I have seen from Kristen. She is getting so good at this whole media thing.
Kristen was on Jimmy Fallon March 16th to promote The Runaways.
This is also one of the best interviews I have seen from Kristen. She is getting so good at this whole media thing.
Kristen was on Jimmy Fallon March 16th to promote The Runaways.
KRISTEN STEWART ON JIMMY FALLON... AGAIN!
I love when any of the cast are on Jimmy Fallon. He rocks!
This is also one of the best interviews I have seen from Kristen. She is getting so good at this whole media thing.
Kristen was on Jimmy Fallon March 16th to promote The Runaways.
This is also one of the best interviews I have seen from Kristen. She is getting so good at this whole media thing.
Kristen was on Jimmy Fallon March 16th to promote The Runaways.
THE CAST OF REMEMBER ME ON THE LONDON RED CARPET
....And by "Cast" I mean mostly Robert Pattinson. This is a great video of his arrival at the London premiere. Someone I know is in this video. So jealous! lol.
Check it out!
Check it out!
THE CAST OF REMEMBER ME ON THE LONDON RED CARPET
....And by "Cast" I mean mostly Robert Pattinson. This is a great video of his arrival at the London premiere. Someone I know is in this video. So jealous! lol.
Check it out!
Check it out!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Kristen Stewart: Robert Pattinson is 'Bold and Different'...
Meanwhile, she's been busy in a string of smaller films including The Runaways. Stewart co-stars as Joan Jett and Dakota Fanning gets the role of lead singer Cherie Currie in the real-life story of the all-girl band that made music history. Parade.com's Jeanne Wolf discovered why Stewart worked so hard to sing and play the guitar and why, after the third time around, it's not getting easier to play Bella.
Filling the shoes of a rock icon.
"I think my generation doesn't really know what The Runaways was. I didn't, even though I was aware of Joan Jett. She's a legend, so it was a big deal not only to meet her, but to have her on the set. The main thing that Joan talked about was just how much she cared about that period of her life because it jump-started her entire career. The Runaways was one of the first all-girl bands, so it's an incredibly triumphant, feminist story. Joan became my friend and I was thinking about all she stood for and going, 'Oh God, now I have to do her justice.'"
Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning Lock Lips Onscreen
Not doing a Milli Vanilli.
"I was really concerned about getting the music right because The Runaways have a very distinctive sound. It's not just singing, it's trying to sound like them. I wasn't lip-synching. I worked hard to get like that growl that Joan does when she's performing. I'm not saying that I did it perfectly, but I gave it my best. And I learned to play the guitar because I didn't want to fake it."
Meeting Dakota Fanning again in the Twilight zone.
"We really bonded on The Runaways. I'm really looking forward to the three days that she's probably going to be filming Breaking Dawn. It's weird to see her in the Twilight setting because it's usually the same cast of people. But, suddenly, there was Dakota. The first time I saw her in her wardrobe as Jane, on Eclipse, which was not too far after we finished The Runaways, it was bizarre as all hell."
Her review of Robert Pattinson in Remember Me.
"I think he's bold and different. It wasn't an easy character to play. I thought he was really good in it."
Those diehard Twilight fans.
"I've never been so fanatical about something. I never had that thing that I'm obsessed with. But, I've followed things for years like bands and movies and actors. I completely get what they're feeling. Personally, it's just so cool for me to be able to go back and follow a character for so long in successive movies. The fact that fans love them helps give me the chance."
As for playing a string of disaffected teens.
"It's hard to generalize about the characters that I've played because they all have their separate issues. I don't know what types of characters, especially if they're young girls, who wouldn't be considered disaffected. I think to play a completely mindless happy person would be mindless and happy, but boring. I don't know what the hell I'm doing. I'm just playing parts that speak to me. The only thing I would never do is a big explosion movie. I couldn't handle it. I would totally break down."
Playing Bella remains a challenge.
"You have to live something when you film it. I know from the outside Twilight looks a big commercial movie. But, it was more difficult to play Bella than a lot of other parts I've done. And, she's still developing because I'm not finished yet. It's more of an exploration of a person's journey."
Her escape after the first Twilight.
"I did my own road trip back from Portland where we were filming. I bought like a little truck and drove home to L.A. It wasn't like the most transformative experience, but it was fun. It gave me a sense of freedom and going away from something that was a rather intense experience."
Still not ready to be directed by her mom.
"She's a really well-known script supervisor and she's co-written this drama K-11, which she'll direct and I would be in. If she called me right now and said, 'We're making the movie,' I would be really excited. I guess my question is, 'How would it be to work with a parent?' We're really close and then, at the same time, we're creatively very different. But, I think it would be cool if it happens."
source: Parade
The 'Twilight In Forks' Filmmakers Talk Fandom and Small Town Folk...
The documentary brings the town of Forks, Washington, into light -- from its history and culture, to its somewhat bewildered but enthusiastic locals, to the thousands of Twifans who visit from across the globe. Forks' new status as a Mecca for die-hard fans of Stephenie Meyer's book and its accompanying films (so far, 'Twilight,' 'New Moon,' and the highly-anticipated 'Eclipse,' which opens June 30), have brought about some big changes to this logging town of about 3,300. What has not changed, however, is the tight-knit town's friendly demeanor and sense of pride. Marcia Bingham, the town's Chamber of Commerce Director, is pleased when visitors tell her, "We came to Forks because of 'Twilight.' We'll be back because of Forks."
Baur has a long-standing career in marketing in the high-tech field, while Brown is a three-time Emmy-winning director of various documentaries, indie films and music projects. Baur and Brown, together with friend and legal expert Peter Cowles, decided to produce this film with the kind of sensibility and insight that only those with a personal connection and understanding of the 'Twilight' phenomenon could bring. Baur is a native of the Pacific Northwest, and spent a good portion of his childhood at the family cabin in Forks. All three of them live in the Greater Seattle Area.
Did you have a plan on how to film this?
Brown: We kind of said, "Let's bring a camera out and see what's happening." Our approach came out from a trip out to Forks, and having seen the town, you couldn't not be aware that 'Twilight' had an association with Forks. We packed our cameras and went out, and decided to let the story tell itself.
What were the locals' reactions?
Baur: I would attribute their reaction to our stylistic approach. First, we tried to make it more like a conversation, and not overwhelming people with gear and hoopla. And second, because of my relationship with folks out there ... we were able to reference and be sensitive to, and understanding of, what the context of the town was. That helped us gain access to people in a non-threatening setting. Everyone was wonderfully open to us, and certain people were very excited about 'Twilight' and are tremendous fans. Others ... it's a big change for them, in terms of what's going on with the town. You have to keep in mind how remote it is. People are there for a reason, so the exposure is not always a huge positive for everyone there. But even people in that category were friendly to us, and saw how important this was for this area.
Was there a difference between how the younger residents reacted, versus the older ones?
Brown: For the most part, they're all aware of it; many of them have read the books and seen the movie. When you put yourself in the shoes of a high school kid, they're a little confused by it: "I grew up here, I don't get what's the big deal?" But nobody was dismissive or angry, or thought it was weird. Everybody in Forks, regardless of their age, can see there's a huge benefit, to the spirit of the town, the vivaciousness of what's going on there. Regardless of how they feel about the story, it's had an impact on their life which is positive; for that reason, they are excited by it.
Baur: The demographic isn't as young as everyone thinks [I nod my head enthusiastically at this]. It's a small town, so the connectivity amongst individual people is much greater. You have to give the school a huge credit. In a town this size, the school is the center of the town. We were invited to the graduation of Forks High School, to a football game -- and the entire community is there. The school has done a great job at involving the kids in it. Here's a great example: people from around the globe are e-mailing the school, funny e-mails to 'excuse Edward from class' and that kind of thing. What they do is funnel these to the ASB (Associated Student Body) and they handle these e-mails.
Have the townspeople seen the film?
Baur: They haven't seen the whole thing, but we did a sneak peek at Stephenie Meyer Day last year. They were definitely excited. It was disappointing to the town that 'Twilight' ended up not being filmed there, and people do understand why the decision was made to film in Oregon. So part of the reason the reaction to our movie was so favorable was they finally got their film after all. In an 83-minute film, there isn't one word of narration-- it's all the people saying everything. So they were understandably proud.
How did Summit get involved in this project? [Summit Entertainment is the studio behind the 'Twilight' saga.]
Baur: We had a connection to one of their executives, and we were in L.A. talking to Larry Carroll from MTV. We had a meeting, and by the following week we were back showing them footage. Within two weeks we had a deal. They are absolutely the un-studio; they are doing things other studios cannot conceive of, they're amazing. What sets them apart is from top to bottom, they think out of the box. They're not afraid to take a risk and try something and learn from it.
They timed your DVD release very well!
Brown: Yeah, they, in fact, packaged it with the 'New Moon' DVD exclusively at Walmart, so there's a fan special edition that includes both. [The DVDs will be released Sat., March 20.]
What is next for you guys?
Baur: We have a few coming plans, a couple tracks. One is potential opportunities to do more with the 'Twilight' saga. We need to learn more from the fan reactions to this film. We're optimistic it'll be well-received, but you never know.
Baur and Brown are definitely happy with their film, but what is more evident when they speak about this experience is their genuine desire to help the town by showing fans of the saga that this is a real place, with real people. Twifans will enjoy it because it gives a new level of depth to the fantastical world created by Ms. Meyer -- you can't walk down Diagon Alley or through Hobbiton, but you can certainly visit Forks.
The people of Forks need to be prepared, though. After fans from every continent see this film, the lines for a Bella Burger at Sully's will be insane.
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