TDN.com tells us that Chris Weitz toured Kalama High School last week to assess whether it would should be included in the making of New Moon movie. Filming is scheduled to being on the latest movie adaptation from Stephenie Meyer's Twilight book series in late March.
Several producers and director Chris Weitz — who didn’t direct the original “Twilight” — visited the school last week, said Kalama Superintendent Jim Sutton. The sequel is called “New Moon,” the title of the second of four novels in the popular series by author Stephenie Meyer.
“The whole point of the trip was to show Chris Weitz all the locations they used up here in the Northwest,” Sutton said.
The visit was short, and moviemakers didn’t commit to filming at the school again, Sutton said. It’s possible they shot enough footage during the filming of “Twilight” last spring to supply the sequel, he noted.
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USAToday.com says there's a trend in Hollywood for werewolves in 2009, and the movie adaptation of New Moon (due in Nov 2009) will lead the "pack." (Get it?)
New Moon director Chris Weitz says he loves Stephenie Meyer's characterization of werewolves because they are "grounded in reality."
Meanwhile, he also says that Taylor Lautner, the actor playing the part of New Moon's Jacob, has "has packed on 29 pounds, most of it muscle."
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EOnline.com is reporting that actress Dakota Fanning is being cast to play the vampiress Jane in the upcoming New Moon movie, based on the book from the Twilight book series by Stephenie Meyer.
According to the report, Dakota isn't having to audition, but will simply be given the part if they can reach an agreement on compensation.
New Moon is scheduled to start filming in March both in the U.S. and Italy.
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There's a page on IMDB.com that references taglines for the upcoming New Moon movie based on the book by Stephenie Meyer.
I can't imagine that these are official, but I'll list there here for you (just in case):
It will be as though I never existed.
Forbidden to Remember; Terrified to Forget.
Somewhere, a clock is ticking.
When you can't be with the one you love, will you stay with the one who loves you?
Love Bites Back
The Cullens are not the only family with a secret....
Amazon.com has the Twilight DVD available for pre-ordering now. Why wait until the release date? Get 'er done right now!
Here's what is on the DVD Two-Disc Special Edition:
- Audio commentary by Catherine Hardwicke, Kristen Stewart, and Robert Pattinson
- Muse music video: "Super Massive Black Hole"
- Paramore music video: "Decode"
- Linkin Park music video: "Leave Out All the Rest"
- Five extended scenes with director introductions
- Five deleted scenes with director introductions
- Seven-part documentary: "The Adventure Begins: The Journey from Page to Screen"
- Comic-Con "fandom" piece
- Comic-Con NY sizzle reel
- Three trailers
- Penelope trailer
Click here to pre-order your copy.
Stephenie herself confirmed it today on her website - Taylor Lautner has been officially chosen to play Jacob Black in the upcoming movie version of New Moon.
Director Chris Weitz says that Taylor was "emotionally right" for the part and will be bringing a lot of depth to the character of Jacob Black.
Stephenie goes on to endorse the selection, stating that she was very much part of the decision.
One thing is sure...this is likely to assure Taylor of superstardom...
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March 21st 2009 is the magic date for the release of the Twilight movie DVD.
You can even go to your local FYE store or Suncoast to reserve it.
There’s a regular edition, special edition and Blu-Ray.
Hooray!
Wenn.com is reporting that Robert Pattinson didn't enjoy wearing the colored contact lenses required by his part as Edward Cullen in the movie Twilight.
"Wearing coloured contact lenses... It was like I constantly had sand in my eyes. I was wearing them for three months constantly and my eyes never ever accepted them! It took me 20 minutes per eye every single day and I ended up having to literally fold it into my eyeball."
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