Friday, January 8, 2010
Extended cut of Kristen Stewart, Rober Pattinson & Taylor Lautner on Jimmy Kimmel Show
Below is the extended cut of when Kristen, Rob & Taylor were on the Jimmy Kimmel Show -- we did not see this version when it aired!! ENJOY!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Johnny Depp loses 5 year reign to Robert Pattinson on IMDB
Check it out! Robert Pattinson knocks 5 year IMDB leader Johnny Depp to take over the #1 Top Star of 2009 according to IMDB!!!!!
BEST OF 2009 'New Moon' Rocks MTV Canada's 2009!!!
It's hard to put into words just how jacked up we were for the sequel to the first "Twilight" movie. We obsessed over the various trailers for the vampire-vs.-werewolf flick, dissected every frame, and asked Twi-Hards what they thought. We would not let it go when it came to searching for definitive proof that Robsten (stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart) were indeed an item, and then we got all distracted by the many, many, many shirtless photos of new breakout hunk Taylor Lautner.
And that's all before the movie actually hit screens in November and smashed records with a $142 million opening weekend. And, of course, we're going to do it all over again this year in the ramp-up to "Eclipse."
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Summit Entertainment's 'Hurt Locker' wins bigs @ National Society of Film Critics
"Hurt Locker" Sweeps Film Critics' Awards
Wins Best Picture, Director, Actor from National Society of Film Critics
(CBS) "The Hurt Locker" swept the awards bestowed by the National Society of Film Critics today. The Iraq war drama about a bomb disarmament crew took honors for Best Picture, Best Director Kathryn Bigelow and Best Actor Jeremy Renner.
French actress Yolande Moreau was named Best Actress for her portrayal of French artist Seraphine de Senlis in "Seraphine."
Mo'Nique was named Best Supporting Actress for her performance as the abusive mother in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."
The NSFC diverged slightly from other critics groups who have given Best Supporting Actor honors to Christoph Waltz for the Quentin Tarantino film "Inglourious Basterds." Instead, they split their award between Waltz and Paul Schneider in the Jane Campion romance "Bright Star."
The Best Screenplay award was given to Joel and Ethan Coen for "A Serious Man."
"The Beaches of Agnes" by veteran filmmakers Agnes Varda was named Best Nonfiction Film.
Olivier Assayas' "Summer Hours" was named Best Foreign Language Film.
The critics' technical awards were granted to "The White Ribbon" for Christian Berger's black-and-white cinematography, and - in what may be a first - the production design honors were won by Nelson Lowry for the stop-motion animated film "Fantastic Mr. Fox."
The National Society of Film Critics is comprised of members from media outlets in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia. Their choices have rarely paralleled those of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts& Sciences. (Last year the group named the Israeli animated documentary "Waltz With Bashir" as Best Film, while the Oscar went to "Slumdog Millionaire.")
However, "Hurt Locker" has so far won Best Picture honors from critics' groups in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington and Austin, and is nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Film (Drama).
"Box Office" names Twilight one of the 20 Most Influential films of the Decade!
The 20 Most Influential Films of the Decade
Avatar, Paranormal Activity, Twilight and The Dark Knight close out the list.
It has been a great decade for the exhibition industry. Box office numbers don’t lie: the movie business is alive and well. 2009 will reach the $10 billion milestone–a first for the industry.
We are headed into a brave new world full of digital screens, immersive 3D flicks and compelling new projects from talented filmmakers. These are exciting times.
Many films that embody the future of filmmaking were released this decade. BOXOFFICE looks at the most influential … for better or worse. These are the movies that broke box office records, started (or ended) trends, invigorated tried-and-true genres and even changed the way films are released to the public.
The new decade will be a challenge to the exhibition industry as our audience is baited by even more diverse media options. But there’s no need to worry. As long as films stay this ambitious and interesting, people will always show up to the movie theater.
A new (undead) franchise was born in November 2008 when it stunned box office prognosticators by opening in first place against Bolt, Quantum of Solace and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Twilight ended its domestic run with more than $190 million in the bank and another $160 million internationally—and more importantly, a craze that hit Hollywood with more force than teen classics like The Breakfast Club. (You can even buy hand-painted Bella and Edward shoes.) The premise is so simple that writers across the world slapped their foreheads and groaned, “I wish I had thought of that.” An awkward teenage girl falls in love with a mysterious guy crushed on by every single girl at school. The good news is that the feelings are mutual. The bad news is that he’s a vampire who has to constantly restrain himself from sucking her blood. While teenage girls melted over the budding romance, their moms picked up on the abstinence undertones, assuaged that their daughters were mooning over a romance scripted by a married Mormon.
At the center of the storm are stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, both off the radar just 15 months ago and now front page news on every weekly tabloid where their “are they or aren’t they?” romance has been breathlessly analyzed with a fever heretofore reserved for A-listers like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. It’s heartening advice for other burgeoning studios like Summit: why spend money for an established star when you can spend it establishing new ones (with contracts for sequels already signed). But if Twilight’s success seems easily duplicated, 2009 saw a legion of imitators trying to capitalize on the teen horror-romance, and it’s likely that nearly all of these would-be franchises will stall out after their first installment. Yet Twilight’s sequel New Moon opened to more during its first day of release than Twilight did during its entire opening weekend—and it has easily surpassed Twilight's cume. The third film, Eclipse, is one of the surest hits of July 2010, but even if it’s blotted out by the summer blockbuster sun, the franchise has left a lasting bite mark. — Phil Contrino
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Summer Sequels Go Head 2 Head!
The movies & shakers of 2010: Our film critic Mark Adams on what's big in the year ahead
July: Four hotly-anticipated sequels go head to head. Teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson's vampire in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is up against Shrek Forever After, Meet The Parents follow-up Little Fockers and Toy Story 3D as the toys seek a home after being binned. October: Expect more shock and gore in Saw VII.
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Friday, January 1, 2010
A Year of Robsten! Great Video
Found the video on this site! Great video of a Year of Robsten! Enjoy!!!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
ROBSTEN makes E's #1 & 2 Most Memorable Photos of 2009!!!
1. Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart
It may have happened in November, but if you listen closely, you can still hear the collective squee from Twi-hards upon seeing Robsten finally, FINALLY, holding hands out in the open as they prepared to board a plane in Paris.
E! Online readers voted this the most memorable photo of 2009.
2. Robert Pattinson & Kristen StewartWhoever coined the phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words" may want to rethink that number—at least when it comes to this particular photo from the New Moon set in Italy that had fans feverishly blogging, texting and talking incessantly. But really, can you blame them
For the rest of the 2009 Most Memorable Photos check out: E! Online
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Robert Pattinson: Get A Good Read On The Hearthrob In New 'Remember Me' Still!
"Though Rob looks appropriately hipsterish in his flannel and dark denim, we can't help but prefer him in his Edward Cullen blues." Oh how I so agree with this statement! But on with the rest of the story.........
If the "Eclipse" still we debuted earlier today didn't fully satiate your Robert Pattinson cravings (we'd already seen the pic in People, after all), then we've got another dish for you to try. Summit has just released a new still from Rob's other upcoming project "Remember Me."
In the film, Rob plays melancholy college student Tyler who's grieving after a family tragedy. He finds refuge in fellow co-ed Ally (played by "Lost" star Emilie de Ravin), who he begins a romance with. Pictured here, Rob appears to be reading over journal entries or perhaps some poetry in his New York apartment. After rewatching the trailer, this still seems to be taken from a scene when Tyler's roommate bursts into his room to first tell him about Ally (fast-forward to the 1-minute mark to see if you agree). Though Rob looks appropriately hipsterish in his flannel and dark denim, we can't help but prefer him in his Edward Cullen blues.
Source: Hollywoodcrush
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Robert & Kristen make Time Magazines 2009 People Who Mattered List!
People Who Mattered:
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart of Twilight
It's been at least a decade since we had a pair of authentic, shriek-inducing, catch-me-when-I-faint teen idols on our hands. But suddenly, OMG, they're back. What makes the stars of the Twilight series so idolizable? It's partly that ineffable combination of dirtiness and innocence: they're sexy, but they're not sexual. They're also not generically beautiful. God knows they're hot enough, but they look interesting too. Intelligent. Slightly askew. You don't just want to look at them or sleep with them; you want to talk to them. Like the vampire Pattinson plays onscreen, you can see that once upon a time they were merely human, just like us.
— Lev Grossman
Source: Time.com
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1946375_1946333_1946327,00.html#ixzz0Zs9foiMg
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Robert Pattinson is MTV News #6 Man of the Year 2009
(Of course we think he should be #1!!!!!)
Robert Pattinson Is MTV News' #6 Man Of The Year
RPattz expanded on his success in 2009 with a red-carpet-stealing Oscars appearance and the record-shattering 'New Moon.'
In 2009, all eyes were on RPattz. Despite only releasing one movie, there were few people whose face sold more magazines, whose every word made more of a ripple and whose public appearances caused such a stir. Under such pressure, a lot of 23-year-old actors would end up getting into trouble, indulging to the point of excess and disappointing their fans. But somehow, the uniquely suited-for-stardom Robert Pattinson took it all with a good-natured grin and self-deprecating charm. In "Twilight" and beyond, his future seems so bright that he'll likely be sparkling for quite some time.
2009 Highlights: We all know Rob had a busy 2009, and everybody had their own thoughts on what he should do after "Twilight." Few saw his first move coming, however, as he dropped out of the indie flick "Parts Per Billion," leaving producer/star Rosario Dawson sad but promising the show would go on. In February, he showed up at the Oscars and stole attention away from stars as big as Brad and Angelina. Despite expressing fears that he might become "Twilighted out" while shooting "New Moon" and "Eclipse" back-to-back, he nevertheless got back to work as Edward Cullen.
Despite rumors that his reduced screen presence in "New Moon" would keep him away, Rob made a surprise appearance at San Diego's Comic-Con to show off footage from the movie, reflect on a hallucinating Bella and hang out with the geeks. Things sure were a lot different than they were a year ago — even if Rob insisted he's stayed the same.
In the midst of all the hype, rumors and insanity, Rob actually managed to make movement on some non-"Twilight" movies in 2009. His romantic drama "Remember Me," opposite Emilie de Ravin, had a memorable time shooting in New York, which appears to have left him brooding after that time he was almost killed by a taxi — or barely grazed, depending on whom you ask. He also signed on to "Unbound Captives," a western co-starring Rachel Weisz that offered Rob the chance to play a character who "can't really be more different from Edward." He also signed on to "Bel Ami," a film that pits him opposite Uma Thurman as a "totally immoral character."
A Look Back On Robert Pattinson's 2009
But all that paled in comparison to when he hit the "New Moon" premiere, looking fashionable as he greeted the fans and talked about the good and bad parts of being, well, him. Fans freaked out when he hit the Hot Topic tour opening night, and in a very revealing Rough Cut with MTV News, he spoke about his lack of endorsement deals, why "New Moon" is his favorite "Twilight" book, what he loves about Kristen and Edward's annoying habit of parking his Volvo across multiple parking spaces.
To make a long story short, "New Moon" had a record-shattering opening and became one of the biggest films of 2009. Now, with Taylor Lautner hosting "Saturday Night Live," we continue to hope that RPattz can't be far behind — so let the guy write a sketch already! Edward might be a jerk, but of all the dudes who hang out in our office on a regular basis, Rob will always remain our favorite seasonal vegetable.
We'll be rolling out our list of the Top 9 Men and Women of 2009 two per day until Friday, when we unveil MTV News' Man and Woman of the year! As always, we also want to know what you think, so weigh in with comments below, or upload them to Your.MTV.com!
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Fan Made Eclipse Trailer - helps Twilight Saga Fans hang on!
OKAY Twi Fans don't get me wrong! I'm loving all the New Moon glory, really I am -- I've seen the movie 12 times already, and will see it on the big screen yet again! I am so proud for Summit and the Cast and Crew that New Moon has already made over $620 million dollars worldwide! I am ecstatic about that fact! I am the #1 campaigner for #GoSeeNewMoonAgain, #TruFact!
OK - Twilight sold me, New Moon has captivated me, and now I'm ready for the PR to begin for Eclipse! Aren't you????? I mean seriously within a mere 4 days after New Moon filming wrapped, we have our first teaser trailer for New Moon. OK fans, do the math!!! Eclipse filming wrapped almost 2 months ago! YES that's right!!! It's 196 days 11 hours until Eclipse!! Okay, I know some of you think we had too much New Moon videos, trailers, etc. before the movie released. Well maybe we did, but you can bet your last dollar, I watched them all! YES, I did over and over! So maybe we don't need quite as much for Eclipse (oh who am I teasing here, yes we do!!!!), but is a short & sweet teaser trailer too much to ask Summit @Twilight for????? I mean come on!!!!!
Well since my many Twitter request have fallen on deaf ears over at Summit for either an Eclipse trailer or official confirmation on Breaking Dawn (yeah, best not to get me started on that subject). I have decided to post this AWESOME fan made trailer for Eclipse -- At least we have something!
ENJOY! It really is quite good!
Thanks to sanyiaa for sharing this video with us!
You can check out this and other videos she has made here!
Saturday Night Magazine: Celebrity Spotlight: Bryce Dallas Howard
Thanks to a reputable background in theater, where she caught the eye of director M. Night Shyamalan who cast her in two of his biggest films, The Village and Lady In The Water, Howard’s career has blossomed on the big screen. This month, she emerges as a 1920s debutante in Tennessee Williams’ The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond and next year will soon be seen as Victoria in the The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (replacing Rachelle Lefevre). While there may still be some skeptics (nothing can stop an angry Twilight blogger after all), Howard continues to make a name for herself all on her own.
SNMag: So you have a film coming out this month, The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond?
Bryce Dallas Howard: Yes, it comes out in select cities on December 30.
SNMag: Could you tell us more about the project and how you came to get involved with it?
BDH: It was such an amazing thing. I had enormous excitement when Jodie (Markell, the film's director) invited me to do the film. It was brave on her part because typically women who are pregnant don’t get movies. (laughs) But, Jodie, she’s a mother and she was incredibly inspiring and said, “You know I really think that you can do it and I will be really supportive of you and let’s play together.” That got me involved. Jodie reached out, and I’m really grateful.
SNMag: We heard that you were her first choice for the role of Fisher Willow. What are your thoughts on that?
BDH: The fact that she would feel that way is astonishing and humbling, and it was amazing to work with somebody who is also an actress because she knew this character so well. She knew this character not only from the perspective of a filmmaker but from the perspective of an actress. I could really rely on her in ways that I haven’t in previous projects. It was really great. It feels like this role was a genuine collaboration.
SNMag: When you initially applied to drama school you chose to drop your last name. Is that something that you’ve had to worry about, getting special treatment because of your father’s career?
BDH: That’s definitely something I think about a lot because I’m all about fairness. I have a huge thing about justice in life. I want to achieve things by my own merit. I’m really grateful to have a family that has an immense amount of wisdom, but I didn’t feel comfortable just going out there professionally with the Howard name. To be honest, I don’t think it would have made a difference. At the end of the day people just need an actor that does a good job. For my own well-being, I needed to remove my name at first so that I would never question that. My sister is an actress and she’s the same way. We’re just super sensitive to that. It goes back to justice and wanting to be fair. The idea that there’s another actress out there that’s better and not being hired because I know someone who is friends with my dad, I could never stomach that.
SNMag: What has it been like joining the cast of Twilight?
BDH: It’s a really extraordinary series and obviously the franchise really reflects what Stephenie Meyer has created with a lot of integrity. She’s so involved with the movies and it is really wonderful. It’s really an incredible storytelling moment. And people are really connecting with and responding to that. So I read the books and I just did my best for the character Victoria. I just wanted to do my best not to interfere with the books.
Read the rest of the interview here
Kristen Stewart Is MTV News' #7 Woman Of 2009
'Twilight' star kept her indie cred with 'Adventureland' and broke box-office records with 'New Moon.'
Which stars had the biggest year? All this week, we'll be unveiling our top nine men and women of 2009, counting down to the #1 man and woman on Friday.
7. Kristen Stewart
At 19 years old, she already has an amazing 23 films under her belt. Yet, Kristen Stewart entered 2009 with a lot of questions: Was "Twilight" a fluke? How would the notoriously press-shy starlet handle A-list fame? And would "New Moon" "kill" her, as she promised?
2009 Highlights: It all began in the snowy mountains of Park City, Utah, where a bundled-up KStew arrived at the Sundance Film Festival to discover that paparazzi were everywhere — quite a difference from early 2008, when she walked down the streets unbothered. The "Twilight" star was there to unveil "Adventureland," a sweet coming-of-age drama that was well-received by critics and became a minor hit nationwide in April. Of course, 2010 will start out similarly for Kristen, as she'll be at Sundance next month with two films.
As the "New Moon" hype continued to build, KStew kept her indie cred intact. In March, she played a teenager suffering from a fatal nerve disease in "The Cake Eaters," a tiny character drama directed by Mary Stuart Masterson. KStew researched her role by spending time with real-life sufferers of Friedreich's ataxia and admitted that although she had a busy year ahead, she was glad the "Twilight" sequels were all filming so closely together.
Then, of course, the real craziness began. First came the MTV Movie Awards, where Kristen helped unveil first-look footage from "New Moon," shared a tender moment with Robert Pattinson and proved she's every bit as clumsy as Bella Swan. Later in the year, Kristen would return for the Video Music Awards alongside Rob and Taylor, this time considerably more glamorous.
Somewhere in-between all that, as she continued to shoot "Eclipse" and "The Runaways," KStew swung into San Diego's Comic-Con to hang out with 5,000 of her closest friends and unveil her new Joan Jett haircut.
Read the Entire MTV article here
Monday, December 14, 2009
Ashley Greens Spills 'Twilight Saga Eclipse' secrets -- Well Not Really!
ET exclusively went behind the scenes of Ashley Greene's photo shoot for Teen Prom magazine, where the actress (a.k.a. vamp Alice Cullen) dished about her rigorous fight and stunt training for 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.'
"I was excited about the photo shoot. I wasn't too nervous, I've been in a prom dress before," said 22-year-old Ashley, looking glamorous in a strapless, floor-length purple gown.
"I'm trying to convince them to let me take the dress so I can go out in it," she giggled, "but I don't think it's going to happen."
Ashley, whose Teen Prom issue hits newsstands Dec. 22, also showed off a bruise on her arm (rendered practically invisible with makeup) that she sustained while training for the eagerly awaited third 'Twilight' film, 'Eclipse.'
"Until I had to shoot in prom dresses, I didn't get any bruises. I was doing really well," she smiled. "It's horrible, but it's been really fun. [Our moves] will look really, really good by the time we finally get to the fight sequence because in 'Eclipse' ... we have to fight this new-born vampire army."
She adds that her training involves "a lot of learning to run and jump off walls and land on people's shoulders, and flips and throwing your body just ways that you would never, under any circumstance, normally do."
'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' arrives on the big screen June 30, 2010. Meanwhile, 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' is in theaters now.
#GOSEENEWMOONAGAIN!!!!!
Ashley's Teen Prom cover dress will be donated to DonateMyDress.org, which collects gently-worn prom dresses and donates them to girls in need.
Source: ETOnline.com
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Johnny Depp to play Barnabas Collins in new adaptation of 'Dark Shadows'!!!
Johnny Depp Confirmed in Dark Shadows Adaptation
As far back as July 2007, Johnny Depp was rumored to be interested in starring in a theatrical version of the '60s TV series Dark Shadows. In August of this year, Tim Burton, who has directed Depp in several movies, said "the plan" was for him to direct Depp in the Dark Shadows adaptation, but he admitted that it was still in the "early days" of the project.
Now, producer Graham King has confirmed that Depp and Burton will follow up their Alice in Wonderland pairing with Dark Shadows.
We're actually going to shoot that film next September/October with Tim Burton and Johnny.
We've been working on the script a lot, even though [Burton's] working on Alice. We've been given a script. John August wrote the first screenplay. We're making some changes, but the film's going to be in production, as I say, September or October of next year.
Next Showing: Alice in Wonderland opens March 5, 2010
Source: ReelzChannel
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Don't fall prey to 'Breaking Dawn' casting call SCAM!!!!!
No need to pay to be in Twilight cast
PORTLAND, Ore. - It's a teen sensation and, wouldn't you know it, the popularity of the Twilight movies has some preying on those who want to be part of the next movie in that series.
KATU's Bob Heye talks to Casting Director Lana Veenker about the "Breaking Dawn" casting scam.
SOURCE: The Casting Scoop
Thursday, December 3, 2009
'Twilight' Plagiarism Lawsuit has been DISMISSED! As if it ever held any water anyway!!!
'Twilight' Plagiarism Lawsuit Has Been Dismissed
by Eric Ditzian in News
FROM MTV.COM: A copyright-infringement lawsuit against author Stephenie Meyer alleging plagiarism in "Breaking Dawn," the final book in her "Twilight" vampire series, has been dismissed, according to a statement sent to MTV News by Meyer's publisher.
Jordan Scott, the author of a 2006 supernatural novel called "The Nocturne," filed a suit in August accusing Meyer of lifting elements — including plot lines and developments — from her book for use in "Breaking Dawn." On Wednesday, United States District Court Judge Otis D. Wright II dismissed Scott's claim.
According to the statement from Meyer's publisher, Hachette Book Group, Wright's ruling stated that the two books have little in common and that the "characters in the two works are vastly different." The decision goes on to state that Scott "twice manipulated aspects of the subject works in order to create the appearance of similarity."
"This judgment confirms what we have known all along — 'Breaking Dawn' is a wholly original work by Stephenie Meyer and this was a frivolous lawsuit brought for the purposes of publicizing the plaintiff's personal publishing aspirations," Hachette said in its statement. "Hachette Book Group and Stephenie Meyer are pleased to be able to put this case behind us."
In August, Scott argued to MTV News that purported similarities between the two books could not be a coincidence. "This isn't about vampires or vampire lore; it's about the events in the book," said the author, whose book was never widely distributed to traditional bookstores. "From the main characters getting married and the description of the ceremonies, the feelings the characters are going through ... these are not things you typically see in the vampire genre."
Contacted for comment by MTV News following the dismissal, Scott's lawyer J. Craig Williams released the following statement: "Courts serve the function of resolving disputes between people who disagree over issues such as copyright infringement. We are pleased the judge very carefully made a side-by-side comparison of 'The Nocturne' and 'Breaking Dawn' and issued a considered opinion regarding his decision. At this point, Jordan Scott is studying her options regarding continued prosecution of her case against Stephenie Meyer."
Source: MTV.com
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Elcipse coming in June & here is what we hope will sell it to a wider audience - Twilightus says - MAKE IT LONGER!!
'Eclipse' Is Coming In June, And Here's What We're Hoping Will Sell It To A Wider Audience While "New Moon" has certainly accrued fan approval and box office power since its release on November 20, critics haven't had the same appreciation for the vampire romance. "Eclipse," the next in the series, wrapped in October and is slated for a June 30, 2010 release, we have a few suggestions to help make it a film everyone -- not just Twilighters -- will enjoy.
Amp up the Bella and Edward romance
"Twilight" established the potent romance between Bella and Edward, but "New Moon" sacrificed much of the chemistry for the sake of Bella's growing bond with Jacob. Granted, the reason why Edward was mostly absent during "New Moon" was because he broke up with Bella and was moping around in an apartment for months on end, but Chris Weitz forgot to reestablish why exactly Bella and Edward were so in love. With "Eclipse," we hope David Slade explores their connection, especially with so many fans jumping ship to Team Jacob after seeing Taylor Lautner's abs.
Expand the secondary characters
Even though Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner are the biggest draws for most fans, secondary characters like Anna Kendrick's Jessica, Mike Welch's Mike Newton, Dakota Fanning's Jane and Michael Sheen's Aro were key to some of the most fun parts of "New Moon." "Eclipse" introduces a whole slew of new characters (Riley and Leah, anyone?) and we hope some of the old favorites aren't sacrificed for the new, especially with Anna Kendrick's potential Oscar win for "Up in the Air." Plus, there's the fact that the scenes in which Bella interacts with humans (like her father, played by Billy Burke, and the high school students) are some of the most interesting and well-acted in the series thus far.
Make the fight scenes more action-packed
Yes, we understand that a lot of care went into making the CGI werewolves in "New Moon," and thank goodness the fight scenes in the second "Twilight" installment were better than the first, but the final battle in "Eclipse" is the most action-packed part of the entire "Twilight Saga." With David Slade's previous vampire film "30 Days of Night" under his belt, we can expect some intense action, but we'd like to remind him we want to see some newborn vamps being torn limb from limb anyways (and not just in slow motion).
Make the film more appealing to a non-"Twilight" audience
There are a lot of elements in "Eclipse" that could attract an audience not made up solely of Twilighters. In "New Moon," there was no effort spent on setting up the story from the previous book or explaining why Bella and Edward are so in love. "Eclipse" was the book that made Stephenie Meyer's vampire series what it is today, and hopefully "Eclipse" the movie will break the film series out to a larger audience as well.
Have fun with it
Some of the best parts of "New Moon" were when screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg and director Chris Weitz let loose and had fun with the film. "Face Punch," anyone? (This I consider a stroke of genius. I expect a "Face Punch" movie poster for Chanukah.) Flying Virgin America to Italy? Jessica's commentary on zombie films? If "Eclipse" doesn't take itself too seriously and doesn't hold itself too close to the book, it could turn out to be not only a great movie for "Twilight" fans, but a great film in general.
Source: MTVMoviesBlog
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