Twilight Saga News for Dec 1

Pattinson: Twilight abstinence sexy
Robert Pattinson believes the Twilight movies are a metaphor for sexual abstinence.
The 23-year-old star plays vampire Edward Cullen in the saga, who is unable to have a sexual relationship with a human because he fears that if he goes further than a kiss, his emotions and the power of his body may injure his beloved. Link...

'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' may be broken in two movies

Moviegoers may get an extra chance to visit the world of "Twilight."
With the third installment, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," nearly done, Summit Entertainment is prepping to adapt the series' fourth and final book. "Breaking Dawn," though, is weighty enough that the studio is contemplating splitting it into two films, according to Variety.
Thing is, Summit only contracted the lead actors, director Chris Weitz and screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg for four films, and the agreement with series author Stephenie Meyer is also only for four films.
Are we worried? No. The box-office success of "Twilight" and "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" should help all involved see why an extra payday is worth the time.
More worrisome is "Breaking Dawn's" subject matter. Spoilers follow!

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Once Bitten: Grilling Robert Pattison’s Twilight photo/stunt double Preston Johnson.
Preston Johnson, 22, had just gotten out of class in Eugene when he got the call from a casting agency: “Do you still have long hair?” they asked. A couple weeks, hair length confirmation and multiple auditions later, the University of Oregon student was kickin’ it on the set of a small film called Twilight with actors Kristen Stewart (Bella), Robert Pattinson (Edward) and the rest of the vampy gang—paid around $150 a day to pile on pale make-up and fight off crazed fans and TwilightMoms as Pattison’s photo/stunt double on the film’s Oregon set. As New Moon, the second film installment of the mega-popular book series, hits theaters and decimates box office records, Johnson looked back on his three months of filming as the other Edward. Link...

'New Moon' star Taylor Lautner switches roles in 'Valentine's Day' to kiss Taylor Swift Twilight fans used to seeing the young heartthrob actor Taylor Lautner on screen, can see him switch roles in the new upcoming film, 'Valentine's Day,' hitting theaters February 12, 2012.
'Valentine's Day' has Lautner appearing opposite rumored girlfriend Taylor Swift in a subplot that revolves around them making out.
The romantic flick is full of stars, everyone from Anne Hathaway to Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner and Jamie Foxx to Topher Grace, Julia Roberts and Bradley Cooper, to a set of Jessica's: Jessica Biel and Alba. Link...

Twilight Saga and New Moon News for Nov 30

Just found this image online and wanted to share! Link...


'Twilight' takes another big bite out of weekend box office
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took the biggest bite out of the weekend box office for the second straight week, according to a ticket tracking company.
The second installment of Summit's teen vampire "Twilight" series sold another $42.5 million in tickets in its second week in release, bringing its two-week total to an estimated $231 million, according to Hollywood.com.
Warner Bros. "The Blind Side," starring Sandra Bullock, sold an estimated $34.1 million in tickets to come in second place, while the apocalyptic "2012," starring John Cusack, came in third with $26.4 million in ticket sales.
Overall, moviegoers spent a record $278 million over the Thanksgiving weekend in the United States and Canada, up $34 million over the same period last year, according to Hollywood.com. Link...

Robert Pattinson: 'My ego can't cope with Twilight success'

Twilight superstar Robert Pattinson has revealed he's struggling to come to terms with the success of the Twilight saga, and finds it hard to cope with stardom.
‘It worries me, because the whole Twilight thing keeps getting bigger and bigger, and now it's so big, even my own ego can't cope with it,' he told Times Live. Link...

Robert Pattinson For Twilight TV Show?
He’ll reportedly earn £1m an episode…
Robert Pattinson is reportedly in talks to appear in a Twilight spin off TV show.
It’s claimed the British heartthrob will receive up to £1 million per episode he stars in.
Filmmakers behind the series are keen to cash in on the success of the movies and get the characters on the small screen. Link...

Costume director reveals 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' wardrobe decision-making processes
The shift wasn't too drastic to stomach, but there was certainly a noticeable difference in the costuming from Twilight to The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
According to costume designer Tish Monaghan's recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, though, the changes were methodical and purposed.
Robert Pattinson, according to her, "wasn’t a fan of the pea coat." Link...

What Men Can Learn From "New Moon"
I spent my Black Friday surrounded by women of all ages, 16 to 60, watching Kristen Stewart play Bella Swan as she panted her way through a love triangle including an amazingly buff and bare-chested wolf-boy, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), and the amazingly pale and pouty vampire, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). I wasn't there for the story but more as a kind of sociological learning experience. What would cause grown women to throw their panties at 18-year-old boys (as Launer recently reported on Letterman)? Is this some kind of revenge for years of Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions? More importantly, what does the huge response for New Moon say about what women want, and apparently aren't getting, from their mere mortal boyfriends and husbands? Link...

Twilight Saga and New Moon News for Nov 26

ROBERT PATTINSON'S LUXURY LIVING

Robert Pattinson says the only advantage of being famous is the luxury hotels he stays in.
The 23-year-old 'Twilight Saga: Ne Moon' actor - who plays Edward Cullen in the vampire franchise - said he has struggled with the phenomenal success of the films but admits there are some advantages.
He said: "You're staying in fancy hotels with incredibly nice bathrooms. This is the best thing I can say about it.
"Everything else I can live without. Of course I am delighted that the 'Twilight' series is so successful. But the cult of personality that is around me and Kristen is a bit frightening." Link..


Taylor Lautner Will Host SNL
Taylor Lautner has captured the hearts of countless girls through his good looks, almost perfect body, and of course his role in this season’s smash hit “New Moon.” Soon, he will try to elicit not only girlish screams, but laughs as well.
The young star will host “Saturday Night Live” on December 12, Entertainment Weekly announced Wednesday. Lautner will appear alongside musical guest Bon Jovi. Link...

Taylor Lautner interview: Excerpts from Lopez Tonight
Taylor Lautner is taking all the New Moon thunder from Robert Pattinson.
Lautner shares the ordeals of his "New Moon" Diet and his love for his new found celebrity on Thanksgiving night with George on the "Lopez Tonight" Nov. 26 on TBS.
Late-night host George Lopez chats with Taylor Lautner to discuss how he achieved his new body for the film. George asks: "I also know you gained 30 pounds of muscle. What kind of diet?"
Taylor: "The eating part was definitely the most challenging."
George: "You don't eat like hamburgers? It's done the right way, right?"
Taylor: "Yeah, definitely. I had to stay away from the ice cream and all that kind of fun stuff. But a lot of meats and a lot of carbs. Getting into the gym was the easy part for me because I was motivated and I knew what the character required. But the eating was challenging." Link...

Read more: http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1515624.php/Taylor-Lautner-interview-Excerpts-from-Lopez-Tonight#ixzz0XzmrdcPG

Twilight Saga: New Moon girl admits she lied about vampire man in cinema
Westrate, 17, has now confessed to police that the middle-aged man only kissed her on the neck and she was a willing participant.
She now faces the possibility of criminal charges for wasting police time, according to celebrity news site TMZ.
Westrate went on television claiming that she was attacked at a screening of The Twilight Saga: New Moon at the Cinema Carousel in Norton Shores. Link...

Twilight Saga New Moon Eclipse News for Nov 24

Taylor Lautner Wins Every Wet T-Shirt Contest, Ever

In the future, no one will ever have to compete in a white T-shirt contest because New Moon star Taylor Lautner has already won all future, past and present competitions with his cover picture on Rolling Stone. Taylor seems to have had fun on the shoot, throwing around a football and frolicking in the surf in the aforementioned T-shirt. The 17-year-old (we can’t believe it either) will hit the big 18 in February. Link...

Taylor Lautner completes the 'Twilight' tweet trifecta with thanks for 'New Moon' success

Last night, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart took their turns on the Official Twilight Twitter, and, recently, Taylor Lautner completed the Twilight trifecta with his own set of gracious tweets.

From Taylor - Thanks for your incredible support of New Moon.
From Taylor cont. - Your passion for The Twilight Saga is the sole reason we're #1 across the world!

Of course, the three all issued their thanks directly to Twilight fans because, as Lautner's points out, that is the driving force behind The Twilight Saga: New Moon's unbelievable box office success. Link...

Vatican Not a Fan of Vampires and Werewolves, Calls Twilight a “Moral Vacuum”
Stuff Christians Like is one of my favorite websites and I genuinely appreciate the humorous look it takes at church culture.
Because if you can’t laugh at yourself sometimes, then I think you’re in trouble.
Today’s post on the site had to do with the Twilight Saga phenomenon and the temptation that Christians might be facing to co-opt the current vampire craze:

"Across the country pastors are tempted to do Twilight sermon series. Around the world, Christian authors are thinking about the parallels of the everlasting life of a vampire and the true everlasting life of a Christian. Christian film producers are feeling the siren’s call of Final Cut screenplay software. “Just write a Christian version of Twilight, just write a Christian version of Twilight.”

That made me laugh. Link...

CONTEST ALERT! Win a shirt worn by Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen) during the filming of the new movie, 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'!

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New Moon and Twilight News for Nov 23

'New Moon' Fans Think Movie Deserves Oscar Nominations

Could two disparate 2009 news stories combine to make an unlikely third? In June, the Academy of Arts and Sciences announced that the Oscars' Best Picture category would expand from five films to 10. And this past week, "New Moon" opened to a staggering $140.7 million at the domestic box office. Is it possible that a vastly more inclusive Oscar race could welcome Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's vampire saga to its esteemed contest? Link...

TAYLOR LAUTNER - LAUTNER RED-FACED ON LATE-NIGHT TV

Read the story here....I can't cut and paste a bit of it because of the friggin annoying rollover ads. sorry.

'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' sets 3-day box office record
The Twilight Saga: New Moon has been the talk of the year. You cannot walk more than one city block without seeing something that reminds you of Twilight. You see it on your TV, you see it in Burger King when you go for your Whopper; Twilight is simply taking over.
And in the ideal take over fashion, the film has set a new three-day box office record according to gossip site Gossip Cop.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon opened in theaters just last Friday and already the film has racked in an estimated $258.9 million. Link...

Reset Your Twilight Countdown Clocks for Eclipse

All right, so we all saw New Moon at least twice this past weekend, right? (If only we had all seen it three times...) And it was pretty awesome or fun or terrible or whatever depending on your fandom level!
But it's really time we move on and reset our Twilight countdown for Eclipse. Today makes it about seven months and a week until our favorite gang of moody teenagers bring their tortured love triangle back to the big screen.
For now, all we've got is this new Eclipse poster, which hints that the third installment will be pretty cloudy. Ahhhhh! Cannot wait! Link...

$140.7 million!!!!!

Robert Pattinson is hot property after Twilight sequel New Moon breaks box office records

A year ago, Robert Pattinson was virtually unheard of aside from playing a dashing extra in the Harry Potter series of films.
Yet as of today, the 23-year-old who hails from the middle-class streets of Barnes in south west London, is about the most bankable star on the planet.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon, a film sequel in which Pattinson stars as the protagonist vampire, broke the all-time record for opening day takings in America at the weekend.
The movie took an astonishing £44 million at the box office - and some £15 million of that came from midnight screenings across the country as fans queued through the night for the first possible chance to see it. Link...


'New Moon' has third-largest film debut
The Twilight Saga: New Moon notched the third-largest debut on record this weekend, taking in $140.7 million, according to studio estimates from Nielsen EDI.
The latest chapter of the vampire saga, which has made pinup stars of its actors Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, is behind only The Dark Knight's $158.4 million and Spider-Man 3's $151.1 million.
From its midnight Thursday opening, Moon was headed for the record books. The film did $26.3 million in midnight screenings, shattering the record of $18.5 million held by Knight.
By midnight Friday, Moon had broken the single-day record with $72.7 million, again eclipsing Knight with $67.2 million.
The movie did another $118.1 million overseas.
While the Twilight films have never wowed critics – just 29% of reviewers recommended Moon, according to RottenTomatoes.com – the franchise has been critic-proof, particularly among women, who made up 80% of the audience. Link...

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