New Moon News
Brazil’s Globo.com has video of the New York premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon and the cast were asked about they’re obsessions.
EW did an interview with Michael Sheen who plays Aro. The writer is pretty oblivious of Sheen’s credentials in the horror-action genre. The guy played Lucian the Werewolf in the Underworld series. And to call the Twilight Series frothy? Michael Sheen obviously has more insight puts it right with the quoted text.
What do you think audiences are responding to with Twilight?
I think it’s a whole combination of things coming together. Especially for adolescent girls and also for older audiences, Stephenie [Meyer] takes the incredibly powerful experiences you have as a teenager and treats them absolutely fearlessly and gives them the respect they deserve. The first book and film are about the first time you fall in love. And New Moon is all about the first time your heart is broken. These are some of the most powerful experiences you can have in your life, regardless of your age. And there is a tendency to kind of trivialize those things as you get older, to kind of be patronizing about those things. And Stephenie treats them absolutely seriously. She also, very cleverly in a way, said that the vampires are stunningly gorgeous as a way to lure their prey. That’s very clever because in casting the film you have very beautiful people who are very good as well.
Happing.com from Spain asked Rob why he doesn’t Tweet or do Facebook and a couple more interesting questions. Thanks to Robert Pattinson Life’s pinkvintage for the translations.
Questions translated – by pinkvintage
1.- You once said that if there was ever a fight between Edward and Jacob, Edward would be the winner. Could Robert also win over Taylor?
2.- There’s something that intrigues me, if Jacob is in love with Bella, and he’s also really hot, why do you think Bella doesn’t like him? Could it be because he doesn’t own a Volvo?
3.- Could you tell us how do you deal with going out on the streets and running into a lot of girls who are screaming how hot you are? Do you sign autographs for all of them or do you just run out of there screaming ‘Jumanji!!!’
4.- Yesterday I was watching some interviews on YouTube and I found one that happened during the Teen Choice Awards in which Kristen was asked where you were. She said that you were probably in the bathroom looking in the mirror and playing with your hair. Do you really spend that much time on your hair?
5.- Could you tell us a funny anecdote that happened during the filming of the movie?
6.- A couple of hours ago I was live tweeting all of what was going on during the press conference. Aren’t you interested in sharing your thoughts with your fans through Twitter or Facebook? The Jonas Bros, who were here yesterday, are already doing it.
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Rob talks about stealing on the set, crashing the green Porsche while in LA and the character he would love to play in New Moon:
Thank you Cullen News!
Meanwhile Entertainment Weekly sits down with Tish Monaghan – the Costume Designer for The Twilight Saga: New Moon and Eclipse as well. If you’re interested to know more about the fashion behind New Moon, check out the interview:
Why couldn’t he (Edward) remain shirtless for the indoor fight scene? Why put on the robe?
Originally, the guards who grab him were supposed to be coming from the outside — that’s why they give him the robe. But the setting was changed, and they grab him on the inside. So why do they hand him this robe? Because, quite honestly, it looks very cool fighting with this long, flowing garment, and it does hide pads, protect him.Last question: What can you tease about the costumes in Eclipse?
We go back to the 1700s and do a complete Quileute tribe. I had to go to museums and pour over clothing that was dug up from burial sites, and I went into diaries of sailors to read what their first encounters were with the Indians on the Pacific Northwest coast. Then we did vampires from the Civil War era, then we did the 1930s, then we did our contemporary world, then we did fantasy Volturi flying over on a jet to Forks, Washington. Then we did an army of vampire newborns. It’s pretty cool stuff.
Next, how about reading up on this interview from San Francisco Chronicle with Phil Tippet (picture below), the Special Effects Innovator for The Twilight Saga: New Moon:
Q: Which movie had tighter security on the set, “Return of the Jedi” or “New Moon”?
A: For “Return of the Jedi,” I was totally oblivious to all the fandom. I didn’t notice anything, and most of the work was done on pretty secured sets. For “New Moon,” it was unbelievable.
It was like a CIA operation. Some of the locations we would go to, the production would be so concerned about fooling the paparazzi, they would take the arrows pointing to the location and turn them the other way. We were actually getting lost.
Q: Did you do much wolf-related research for the movie?
A: We nailed it down early that these were not going to be traditional beast-y horror movie things. … We watched a lot of documentaries and looked at every single picture book out there on wolves.
My co-supervisor, Matt Jacobs, took a bunch of the art department and animators to a wolf preserve outside of Los Angeles. They got into a pen about the size of this room with about 10 wolves and just spent the afternoon with them.
New Moon News
Another Japanese interview posted by OdameCA on youtube of Robert Pattinson during his visit to Japan with Chris Weitz to promote The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
A few new pictures from japanese website, Hollywood Channel.com that did an interview with Robert Pattinson.
He is looking sooo much like Cedric Diggory again!!! How does he do it?? Maybe its the Japanese Food??
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Just in case you guys missed these out:
An interview with The Volturi
Rob’s interview with Odama Cafe
Korean Interview
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Eclipse News
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse will hit theaters on 30th June 2010. YEP! ALL OF US KNEW THAT ALREADY 
Here’s the poster for the third film of The Twilight Saga series in HQ.
Rotten Tomatoes has 5 Facts About The Twilight Saga: Eclipse…
Fact #1: It’s Darker
The brand new poster for Eclipse (above) hints at a darker tone with its brooding storm clouds. With 30 Days of Night director David Slade at the helm, it’s unsurprising. “Every movie is different because we work with a different director on each one, which I love,” Taylor Lautner tells RT. “David Slade is perfect for the third film because it’s darker. Eclipse was my favourite book.”
Ashley Greene, who plays vampire Alice, tells RT that Slade isn’t just a prince of darkness. “David is actually hysterical,” she laughs, “He has such a dry sense of humour that sometimes you don’t know if he’s kidding or not. Eclipse will be amazing because he has made it far edgier and more dramatic. It’s going to look very cool.”
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Oh my gosh Twilighters – Entertainment Weekly has released their multiple New Moon covers – This year Taylor, Kristen & Robert have their own cover! Check it out!!
Aahh ! Lookout bookstores & newsagents – we’ll be raiding your shelves – again! 
Thanks to TwilightPoison for the awesome HQ Covers!!! Danke Vale!!
Chris Weitz has done yet another great interview ( We officially heart Chris Weitz!!) this time with EW.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was your biggest fear going into [opening] weekend?
CHRIS WEITZ: I didn’t have any particular fears. The tracking numbers were enough to indicate that I wouldn’t be letting the studio down. But if one could imagine their biggest fears, it would be complete rejection of the movie, by the fans. What I’ve realized over the last week is I won’t necessarily get good reviews for this movie. Having swallowed that, this was made for the fans, and if you don’t get it, then you don’t get it.
Did the negative reviews surprise you?
Nothing surprises me in terms of reviews. Having been a reviewer myself, there are only two ways to spin this story. You can either be the one guy who says this is a great movie, or more likely, take a more jaundiced view of the whole thing. And given the media blitz that has accompanied New Moon, it’s rather unsurprising. I do wish there was more appreciation for cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe. I think he’s a genius and I think he made something beautiful.
A lot of fans say they like the movie more than the book, that New Moon was their least favorite book in the series.
New Moon takes a lot of time to read and you have a lot of time without Edward in the picture. And here in the compressed scenario of the movie, there is less time without RPatz. And the fact that Taylor [Lautner] does such a great job, to the reading audience who’s been very skeptical of him, here he is in the flesh, and it’s quite something.
It’s interesting then that you went forward with another book adaptation with another studio, considering how badly it went the last time.
I really liked the actors. I saw the first movie and I thought there was something special about Kristen [Stewart] , Rob [Pattinson], and Taylor. I liked the emotional tones to the book. It was stuff I knew how to do. I had this theory that if you stay true to the book, you would win. You would not only win with the fans, but other people will get what the fans care about. If the box office tells us anything, then it’s a win. It’s made more in its first day then the entire domestic run of Golden Compass. It’s extraordinary.
What were the highest and lowest points of making New Moon?
The lows had to be shooting at 5 a.m. in a forest and struggling to get certain shots so a sequence would string together properly. It was a very cold forest in British Columbia, and we knew we’d have another night shoot just like it the next day. The highs were the moments of real identification with the actors. With Taylor, the moments early on when he realized he was going to do it. That was very gratifying to me.
****SPOILER ALERT *** SPOILER ALERT****
Melissa Rosenberg did some ‘tweaks’ on New Moon’ . Read it all in MTV or watch the videos below
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Movie Review
We’ve seen The Twilight Saga: New Moon during the gala premiere last night! And all we’ve got to say… it was AWESOME! We Twilighters were definitely happy that NEW MOON was amazing and we won’t only watch it once, twice, or thrice but probably more! =)
So we would like to hear your reviews for those who went to the gala premiere last night! What do you think of the movie and did Chris Weitz did the book justice?! Furthermore, what’s your least and most favourite scene in the movie?
Can’t wait to hear your reviews and for those who didn’t get a chance to get tickets to the gala premiere, fret not cos there’ll be sneak previews from 26 – 29 November! Go get your tickets now! 
New Moon News
Rolling Stone Magazine has published their exclusive interview with Taylor Lautner this month.
Don’t you think that when some fans see New Moon, they may be disappointed, because you’re kind of the villain in a way.
I have some pretty passionate team Jacob fans [laughs].Right. But you’re also the obstacle getting in the way of the great romance between Bella and Edward.
I can see where you’re coming from. The thing is, Jacob and Edward are two completely different guys. They are opposites. And it’s just what kind of girl you are. If you like that more mysterious, dangerous type, then that’s one guy. I personally love Jacob and Bella’s relationship, and how they began as friends. They are so much more open, and can tell each other anything. And Bella and Edward’s relationship, it’s always tense. It’s always serious. But Jacob and Bella’s friendship starts growing stronger and stronger and you just wonder if they can go past friends. It looks like that at some points.
And then Bella is always lying to Edward so she can see you. This is supposed to be like true love forever, so why can’t she just be honest?
You know, she’s serious with Edward and then she meets best friend Jacob. She gets confused.But you’re not really her friend. You have an agenda with her, and you’re always making snide comments about Edward.
If I was Jacob, and I feel like I have lived as him, it gets so annoying. Because she’s in the car with you one moment, about ready to kiss you and then she leaves and is with Edward. And then she’s back with you, you know.
Head on to Rolling Stone Magazine for the whole interview and Taylor’s photoshoot gallery.
TIME Magazine has another article about The Twilight Saga: New Moon setting records at the box-office.
For now, though, New Moon is the big news. The international grosses will also be massive. The first film earned $192.7 million in North America and almost exactly the same abroad. The worldwide five-day total for New Moon(which opened two days earlier abroad) is already at $258.8 million; expect a final worldwide gross to near $700 million. The thing’s a phenomenon, and all the analysis of its popularity can’t explain or diminish it. Sometimes the best strategy for canny film people is to step out of the way and let a hurricane sweep by. Nobody knows anything, except the customers. And you could bet your shirt on that.
Read the whole story here. Also check out their gallery of New Moon characters – we love Victoria’s portrait!
TIME Magazine have also interviewed Robert Pattinson and Chris Weitz.
Seemingly overnight, Robert Pattinson went from playing Voldemort’s roadkill in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to being the immortal half of one of the hottest screen couples of all time. He spoke with TIME about how he landed the role of Twilight‘s Byronic vampire Edward Cullen, what it’s like to be a generational crush and how to walk unmolested along the streets of Vancouver.
You took on an edgy vampire movie and it’s become this. Did you know what you were signing up for?
I had no idea it was going to be like this. I really had no idea until … I guess I still don’t. The time that it hit me really was when we were shooting in Italy and the emotional reaction — it wasn’t just screaming. It was like people were so intently listening and watching. After every take there was polite applause. And it wasn’t hysteria. It was literally devotion to the characters. It was amazing. I haven’t felt that in any other situation.…Why are America and the world so mental about it?
I was just in Japan, but when I first went there in February, the people who went to the fan events there were mainly people who went to American schools. This time it was an entirely Japanese audience. No one could really speak English, but they reacted in the same way as they have around the world. Even the distributor was saying, Japanese audiences don’t react like this. And they were stunned by the whole thing.There must be this weird, primal thing in people that they react to. There are so many love stories that come out. So many vampire stories that come out. Even the load of vampire stories coming out now have the exact same story line. This doesn’t have the same reaction. I think it’s all about being part of a club. People used to say it was a guilty pleasure. But I don’t even think it is that anymore. I think people genuinely appreciate that they are part of something.
… A whole generation will remember you as Edward. You’re a generational crush. Is that hard to live up to or difficult to accept?
There’s no living up to it. I think the major fear is just fighting too hard against it. Most people who have a downfall from a like situation is when they do try to fight, and fight and fight: I’m not this teenybopper person, blah, blah, blah. Even if a lot of people see me and the franchise as like that, I never have, at any point. But I don’t feel the need to fight against it. I’ve never tried to pander to any kind of audience. I’ve tried to make the films as intelligent and uncheesy as you could. And I’ve tried to make them the best they can be. I’ve never thought about it any other way. So I hope that pays off.
True, he’d already made one iconic teen movie. But Twilight fans were initially shocked when American Pie director Chris Weitz was handed the reins forNew Moon. TIME spoke with Weitz about his immersion in the Twilightworld, dealing with Internet rumors and winning over the fans in the run-up to New Moon‘s Nov. 20 release.
How much do you pay attention to what the fans are saying on the Web?
During shooting I tried to not go onto the Internet at all if possible. I started to pay attention to fan reaction to the trailers that have been out and what kind of stuff they like, just in order to get a temperature of where things were heading. I think you end up being a politician responding to polls if you pay too much attention to the Internet. Because it’s a quick way to convince yourself that one particular person who happens to be Twittering at the moment just happens to be the authority. I try to put out fires when bizarre rumors get started. One rumor I addressed was that the Volturi scenes were supposed to be set in a bathhouse with everyone naked.Real or not, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are reported breathlessly to be a couple — does that help the franchise?
I don’t know whether it helps it or not. I just know that it will be around as long as they keep making these movies. People always want the stars of movies to fall in love with one another. There’s no calculated effort to make it seem that way on the part of Summit Marketing. You really want it to be about the characters themselves. It neither helps nor hurts. It just gives fans waiting in between movies something to talk about.
Lastly, The New Moon cast Twittered yesterday and today to thank fans for their support – on Summit Entertainment’s Official Twitter page – Twilight
The Twilight Saga: New Moon GALA Premiere
The long awaited premiere of our ALL-TIME favourite Saga series has finally in Singapore and tomorrow will be the very FIRST SCREENING at The Twilight Saga: New Moon GALA PREMIERE at SHAW Lido!
Congratulations to all who have won the Gala Premiere tickets during our New Moon Festa and for those finalists who have taken part in the The Twilight Saga: New Moon Look Alike Competition!
So in collaboration with the Look Alike Competition, we would like that ALL OF YOU who have been invited to the Gala Premiere to meet us at the time mentioned below to give our utmost support to the finalists for the Lookalike Contest.
When: 6.00pm
Where: LIDO CINEPLEX, in front of Lido 1
All are more than welcome to dress up as their favourite characters from New Moon ! We hope to see all of you there and we know who we’ve invited, so better show up!
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON SPECIAL SNEAKS STARTING THIS WEEKEND!!
Alright you guys! Our wait will nearly be over … SOON!!
The Twilight Saga: New Moon will have SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEWS IN ALL CINEMAS ISLANDWIDE from Thursday 26th November – Sunday 29th November.
[EDIT] ALL Cinemas will be opening the ticket sales for Sneak Previews TOMORROW(TUES, 24NOV) go ahead and book your tickets NOW!
WOOOOHOOOO Check out Shaw Theaters New Moon themed webpage !!!
Associated Press has the latest on the box office takings – ‘New Moon’ wolfs down US$140.7 Million (S$194.7) in opening weekend.
The vampire romance “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days and pulled in a total of $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The No. 1 domestic debut for Summit Entertainment’s “New Moon” was more than twice the $69.6 million haul over the same weekend last year for “Twilight,” the first in the franchise based on Stephenie Meyer’s novels.
“Obviously, with the success of `Twilight’ itself, sequels being what they are will generate X-number of dollars more, particularly if it’s a satisfying sequel,” said Richie Fay, head of distribution for Summit.
And you guys would have noticed this promotion at New Moon Festa last night! Your Special Sneaks tickets at SHAW THEATRES would qualify!!!
OHH MY!!! Don’t have license also just GO FOR IT!!!
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Competition! [UPDATED 23NOV]
[EDIT] WE WILL BE EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR THIS CONTEST UNTIL 12 NOON TOMORROW (TUESDAY) 24TH NOVEMBER.
Finalist will be contacted the same evening with an Invitation to The Gala Premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon at Lido Cinemas on Wednesday 25th November.
This extension is due to a huge interest from you out there! What are you waiting for?!!
Take part NOW in The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Contest & WIN LOADSA CASH!!!
Top prize $800 PLUS Sponsored Prizes!!!
Sponsors are Canon, Cadbury, Cadbury Gold, supported by Mediatech!
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Competition - In Search of Singapore’s Very Own Edward, Bella and Jacob…
1. You have to be aged between: 12 years and above
2. Send in a photo of yourself looking like Edward, Bella or Jacob (with full makeup) to Twilight Singapore by 23 November 2009 (Monday), 5pm 24 November 2009 (Tuesday) 12 NOON
Please include the mandatory information: Full Name/IC Number/Contact Number/Email Address/Postal Address.
Entries without the above information will be automatically disqualified.
ATTRACTIVE PRIZES TO BE WON!
1st prize – $800 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
2nd prize – $600 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
3rd prize – $400 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
Finalists will be shortlisted and notified by 24 November 2009 (Tuesday), 12pm Evening. Finalists will be invited to the Gala Premiere on 25 November 2009 (Wednesday), 8pm when they are required to put on their full make-up, looking like the respective characters. Winner of the competition will be chosen during the Gala Premiere!
Good Luck!
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE SINGAPORE’S VERSION OF EDWARD, BELLA & JACOB!!!
NEW MOON NEWS – New Moon Tears,Breaks, Shreds, Smashes,Shatters = Decimates Opening Weekend US Box Office Records!!!
YEP! You’ve heard of it and you’ve read about it and now we’re bring you MORE of it!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!
From MTV News
1. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” ($72.7 million)
2. “The Blind Side” ($10.9 million)
3. “2012″ ($8.1 million)
4. “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” ($3.6 million)
5. “Planet 51″ ($3.2 million)
With “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” in over 4,000 theaters nationwide, there was virtually no chance that the continued romance of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan would fall anywhere short of first place — but perhaps no one could have predicted just how far ahead of the competition “New Moon” would end up.
The second “Twilight” installment has already shattered records and expectations by earning $26.3 million from midnight showings alone, decimating the record previously held by “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” Additionally, “New Moon” enjoyed the single most lucrative opening day in the history of cinema with $62.2 million, a record previously held by “The Dark Knight.” Combined with the midnight intake, “New Moon” has already earned $72.7 million — and the weekend isn’t even over.
Though the debut day for “New Moon” was unprecedented, the full opening weekend will probably be merely massive. Ticket sales for the first “Twilight” film, which opened on the same weekend last year, plunged 41% on the Saturday after it opened. “New Moon” will probably see an even bigger drop, given the massive amount of interest that helped it set a record as the biggest pre-seller on online ticketing services Fandango and MovieTickets.com.
Nonetheless, a total weekend gross of more than $110 million is all but certain and more than $120 million is very possible. That would give “New Moon” the biggest domestic weekend gross for any film this year, the biggest for an opening outside the summer movie season, and one of the top five of all time, not accounting for inflation.
Ticket sales from the 25 other countries where “New Moon” is opening this weekend will almost certainly push the worldwide weekend gross to more than $150 million.
Summit spent only $50 million to make “New Moon,” including tax incentives from Canada, where it was produced. Even including marketing costs, the picture is certain to be profitable based on ticket sales alone, even before Summit starts making money from DVD and other post-theatrical markets.
Studios usually keep about half the revenue a movie collects from theatrical ticket sales.
The vampire romance sequel earned $72.7 million across the United States and Canada on Friday, a figure that includes record-breaking midnight sales of $26.3 million, said the film’s closely held distributor Summit Entertainment.
The old record for a single-day opening was $62.2 million, held by last year’s “Batman” sequel “The Dark Knight,” which went on to become the second-biggest grossing movie of all time in North America before accounting for inflation.
Such heights could be difficult for the “Twilight” sequel to attain. Still, industry observers expect it could finish up with upwards of $125 million for the weekend once Saturday sales data and Sunday estimates are issued early on Sunday.
The opening day for “New Moon” posted more than a 100% gain over the first Friday of “Twilight” which made $36 million a year ago and a three-day weekend of $69.6 million.
For a franchise that has clearly targeted females, “New Moon’s” first day is so exceptional that it’s probable that the film played beyond its core crowd to males. However, Summit plans to release the pic’s moviegoing demos, as well as international results, in its three-day estimate report tomorrow. Ever since the first installment finished its play in theaters, the production of “New Moon” has garnered non-stop headlines on glossy covers and fansites with the media savoring details on the film as well as its cast members Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.
Manager Gary Burgess said: “We had a lot of hysterical girls. It was quite manic. When we opened yesterday we still had screams.
“The only thing I could compare it to is like girls at a pop concert.”
Lorna McFadzean, general manager at the Odeon in East Kilbride, said the film’s opening days have been phenomenal: “I can’t remember seeing anything like this in my time at the cinema. It’s busier than Harry Potter and Star Wars.
“We expected our audiences to be mostly teenage girls but we have had older people, couples, groups of guys.” Tim Richards, CEO of Vue Entertainment cinemas, said the movie is massive: “These were the largest attended midnight shows we have ever done.”Independents also saw a rush. Andrew Poole, boss of The Pavilion in Galashiels in the Borders called New Moon “the most popular film we have ever had”.
It shattered opening day records in America, beating the sixth Harry Potter film and The Dark Knight.
SATURDAY NUMBERS: Early estimates show The Twilight Saga: New Moon taking in another $43M on Saturday. Adding in Sunday projections means a $140M weekend may be taking shape.
This would translate into a 40% drop from Friday to Saturday, about the exact same percentage decrease Twilight had one year ago (down 40.8% Saturday, down 41.9% Sunday). Adding the $43M estimate to Friday’s official number of $72.7 brings the total to $115.7M. Another 40% drop going into Sunday is projected to yield in about $24M, based on advance sales, tracking polls, and other industry formulas. That would bring the weekend total to around $140M and put New Moon in third place overall for all-time opening weekends, behind The Dark Knight and Spider-Man 3 but ahead of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.
These numbers are not official and are only estimates based on early reports. However, these preliminary figures are usually fairly close to the final data.
New Moon Opening Night: From Britain to China – fans are going crazy.
“New Moon” was the fastest advance-selling film of the year in Britain, exceeding the £1 million ($1.6 million) mark, according to the country’s largest cinema chain, Odeon.
In India, teenager Ritisha Mishra was so outraged at having been bypassed by the first movie that she rallied likeminded partisans online – and galvanized distributor PVR into bringing both the first and second films to the big screen over the next two weeks.
And in China, where at least one of the books in the series has perched atop the bestseller list for nearly a year, hundreds of thousands of admirers have been soaking up pirated versions of the first movie, which opens in general release only next week.
Ursula Mackenzie, CEO at Little-Brown, Twilight’s UK publishers, told the Daily Telegraph that the success of the franchise spoke to the broad appeal of Meyer’s focus: “She touches on themes – rebellion, angst, and finding your place in the world against tough odds – that resonate with girls and boys, teens and adults.”
Rea, a South African 8th-grader, says the book series is popular among teenagers because, “It has romance, it has trust and friendship, love, and hatred, it has it all.”
Dhalyn, an American 8th-grader who attends school in Johannesburg, is impatiently rereading “New Moon’s” 500-plus pages as she awaits the movie, which won’t open till Dec. 4.
She says it’s all about the storyline. “[It] has that kind of a hook to it that makes you want to read all the books,” she says. “There’s not a lot of stories about girls falling in love with a vampire.”
“I would say over 60 percent of the readers are middle school and high school girls,” says Chang Xiaowu, deputy marketing director of Jieli, the publishing house that bought the Chinese rights. “Edward [Cullen] is a vampire, he is dangerous. Girls love to fall in love with this kind of dangerous boyfriend.”
Edward’s appeal reaches beyond teenagers here, though. Many of his fans are young women in their twenties. “He is supposed to be the evil one, but actually he is a good person,” says Sun Junmei, a 26-year-old financial consultant in Beijing who downloaded audio versions of three of the books.
Robert Pattinson IS Edward Cullen (sometimes)
“Rob shifted into character and my jaw dropped open,” Meyer said in a fan forum that’s linked on her Web site.
“Suffice it to say, he really nailed it. He’s not playing a version of Edward, he’s playing Edward. There is still quite a difference between Rob’s Edward and the Edward in my head, but there are moments when they look eerily similar. I’m still not sure how he does it, but I’m glad he can. As for emotions, I think he does a great job.”
In the meantime, Meyer says she loves “New Moon,” which opened last night at midnight, and says she can’t name just one favorite part.
“I love so many things. Bella’s and Edward’s first conversation in the parking lot … the painting (of the Volturi — it comes alive!) … Jessica’s monologue … the scenes in Jacob’s garage … the first time you see the werewolves!! … Jacob in Bella’s room — thanks, Chris! (that’s Chris Weitz, the director) … the underwater moment … what you see while Thom Yorke’s amazing song is playing … everything in Italy … and I could go on. It’s all so good.
REMINDER : THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON on MediaCorp’s Channel 5 tonight!![EDITED]
Hey you guys!! Here just a gentle reminder of what’s happening tonight after News 5 Tonight!
Channel 5 the Official TV Station for The Twilight Saga: New Moon will be broadcasting the 2nd Interstitials of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Los Angeles Press Junket after News 5 Tonight ( we figure around 10.00PM/2200 Hours)
So if you are at home and not at New Moon Festa with us – Please TUNE IN & TELL US ABOUT IT!!
The First one had Robert saying Thank you to all his Singapore fans!!
[EDIT]
TWILIGHT related Events this Sunday Night!
9.00 pm (2100Hrs) TWILIGHT DEBUTS on Starmovies (Starhub Channel 58)
10.00pm (2200Hrs) Mentioned above – Channel 5 Exclusive for Los Angeles!!
New Moon News – Talk Show Appearances Part 2 & New Images from the Movie![EDITED]
Twilight Singapore staff members are burning the midnight oil to make sure you guys have a good time at New Moon Festa tomorrow. I will not be with them but am gonna be Skype-ing them to lend them my support any way I can.
So yeah you guys have seen when the New Moon cast made their rounds at various Talk Shows Part 1 - Here’s Sumore including one interview from Japan!
Thanks to Odame for the translation on this interview from Robert Pattinson’s recent visit to Japan.
Here’s what we’ve been waiting for Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson on Jimmy Kimmel!!
Did you guys see Guillermo on the last clip?! WE LOVE HIM!!
Remember last year when he did this??
And now some more New Moon promotions by Robert Pattinson on Ellen! Woot we get to see Robert’s beautiful family again! Being good looking is in their genes!
Dakota Fanning on The Jay Leno Show
[Added] Kellan Lutz on Jay Leno
Taylor on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Nikki Reed & Kellan Lutz appeared on The Today Show
His Golden Eyes have posted 4 new images from The Twilight Saga: New Moon !
Channel 5′s 2nd Interstitial airing SUNDAY!
We would like to apologize again for the hiccup on the 18th that caused so many of us to miss the 1st interstitial - from reports from our friends they saw the interstitials on the 19th and 20th instead.
And now we have received news from MediaCorp’s Channel 5 that they have decided to move up the broadcast of the 2nd Los Angeles Press Junket Interstitial to Sunday (22nd November – yes tomorrow night!) instead of 23rd November.
We’ve decided to move forward the premiere of the second junket interstitial – it will be played on Sunday, right after News 5 Tonight.
Please look out for it!
Btw, News 5 Tonight ends at 10.00 pm (2200 Hours).
2nd Interstitials will be broadcasted at 1000 pm on Channel 5
So you guys have the Time & Place to tune in so watch it okay!
Twilight Singapore staff members and friends would be attending the New Moon Festa at Geylang East Library and some would be on the way home by 10.00 pm so hopefully you have loved ones who can record it for you at home – just in case!
We have another announcement from Channel 5 but will save it for you guys for next week!!! Which is just Monday!
THANK YOU CHANNEL 5!!!!
Wallpaper Contest: Vote for your favourite Wallpaper!
Hey guys! Check out these 2 wallpaper submission for our Wallpaper Contest! Vote for your favourite wallpaper by taking part in the poll below. But first – Let’s take a look at their artworks…
Wallpaper #1: Torn Up Inside by Pameline Kang
Wallpaper #2: Jacob & Bella by Melissa Tan
Cast your vote now! You can only vote ONCE
New Moon Video Competition: Vote for your Favourite Fan Video!
First of all, thank you so much to those who took part in our New Moon Video Competition! A job well done to all the participating film crew!
*APPLAUSE* As part of our New Moon Festa happening on this Sunday (22nd November 2009) at Geylang East Public Library, Twilight Singapore would like to share with our readers the video entries for this competition. Watch & Vote for your Favourite Fan Video!
Video #1: Muffin Scene by Skies Production
Muffin Scene is Our Favourite Scene from the book so we decided to re-enact it.
Video #2: Bella’s Birthday Party Scene by Team Spangiepantz and Co
The Cullens have hosted a birthday party for Bella, complete with birthday cake (muffins haha) and presents, however things go awry when clumsy Bella accidentally paper cuts her finger.
Start voting & tell us what do you think about the videos. Note: You can only vote ONCE.
Remember, no bashing & be nice
New Moon Festa & Exclusive Book Discussion
2 MORE DAYS till NEW MOON FESTA! New Moon Festa is a New Moon event organised by Twilight Singapore to celebrate the rising of the new moon! Similar to last year’s Twilight Soiree, New Moon will definitely be bigger and you can get a chance to win exclusive New Moon premiums and we’re giving away NEW MOON GALA PREMIERE TICKETS which will be shown on 25th November! Doors for registration opens at 6pm and closes at 6.15pm.
DATE: 22 NOVEMBER 2009
TIME: 1800 – 2000hrs
VENUE: Merpati Hall @ Geylang East Public Library (nearest MRT: Aljunied Mrt)
THEME: Masquerade
DRESS CODE: Smart casual
Register with us at twilightsingaporeexclusive@gmail.com with the subject title as New Moon Festa! Registration closes on Saturday (21 Nov 09) at 12pm.
In conjunction with NEW MOON FESTA, we will be having an exclusive New Moon book discussion an hour before the main event starts! An hour to discuss everything about New Moon from the characters to the different chapters!
In order for you to join the book discussion, you’ll have to register for New Moon Festa first (details as above). After you have registered for New Moon Festa, you can register for the book discussion by emailing to twilightsingaporeexclusive@gmail.com with the subject title as Exclusive New Moon Book Discussion. Do bring along your New Moon book for reference! Registration for the book discussion closes on Saturday (21 Nov 09) at 12pm. Doors for the exclusive book discussion registration opens at 4.50pm and closes at 5pm.
Details on how to go to Geylang East Public Library.
The nearest MRT station is Aljunied MRT. After tapping your EZ-Link card, exit on the right and follow the pathway towards the white building. On the way to the library, the main landmark you’ll see on the left is Geylang Methodist Primary & Secondary School. Cross through a carpark and you’ll see Geylang Library ahead of you.
How to get there:
Buses : SBS Transit 80, 155 via Geylang East Central
SBS Transit 40, 62, 63, 80, 100, 158 via Aljunied Road
SBS Transit 2, 13, 21, 26, 40, 51, SMRT 853 (on weekends) via Sims Avenue, SMRT 67 daily via Sims Avenue.
You can view the map for more information.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Competition!
Here’s YOUR chance to show us what you got! Twilighters, take part in The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Contest!
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Competition - In Search of Singapore’s Very Own Edward, Bella and Jacob…
1. You have to be aged between: 12 years and above
2. Send in a photo of yourself looking like Edward, Bella or Jacob (with full makeup) to Twilight Singapore by 23 November 2009 (Monday), 5pm.
Please include the mandatory information: Full Name/IC Number/Contact Number/Email Address/Postal Address.
Entries without the above information will be automatically disqualified.
ATTRACTIVE PRIZES TO BE WON!
1st prize – $800 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
2nd prize – $600 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
3rd prize – $400 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
Finalists will be shortlisted and notified by 24 November 2009 (Tuesday), 12pm. Finalists will be invited to the Gala Premiere on 25 November 2009 (Wednesday), 8pm when they are required to put on their full make-up, looking like the respective characters. Winner of the competition will be chosen during the Gala Premiere! Gd luck!
New Moon News – New Moon Cast doing their rounds on various Talk Shows!
Without further ado here they are..
DAY TIME TV
TODAY SHOW -Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. We will post Taylor’s Interview as soon as it comes out tomorrow!
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REGIS & KELLY – Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Again waiting for Taylor’s Interview as well.
LATE NIGHT TV
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON – Kristen Stewart
THE JAY LENO SHOW – Taylor Lautner
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH CONAN O’BRIEN – Kristen Stewart
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Competition!
Here’s YOUR chance to show us what you got! Twilighters, take part in The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Contest!
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Competition - In Search of Singapore’s Very Own Edward, Bella and Jacob…
1. You have to be aged between: 12 years and above
2. Send in a photo of yourself looking like Edward, Bella or Jacob (with full makeup) to Twilight Singapore by 23 November 2009 (Monday), 5pm.
Please include the mandatory information: Full Name/IC Number/Contact Number/Email Address/Postal Address.
Entries without the above information will be automatically disqualified.
ATTRACTIVE PRIZES TO BE WON!
1st prize – $800 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
2nd prize – $600 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
3rd prize – $400 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
Finalists will be shortlisted and notified by 24 November 2009 (Tuesday), 12pm. Finalists will be invited to the Gala Premiere on 25 November 2009 (Wednesday), 8pm when they are required to put on their full make-up, looking like the respective characters. Winner of the competition will be chosen during the Gala Premiere! Gd luck!
Robert Pattinson on David Letterman (Starworld-Channel 18 Starhub Cable TV)
Yup!! Our US friends will be watching him tonight and we in Singapore and the rest of Asia will see him Friday night being quizzed by David Letterman on The Late Show!
Broadcast from New York City’s legendary Ed Sullivan Theater,
Late Show with David Letterman airs exclusively on STAR WORLD every Mon-Fri at 11pm (Hong Kong/Singapore Time).
Fri, 20 Nov
Actor Robert Pattinson; Stupid Human Tricks; musical guest Ray Davies.Encore: Tue – Sat at 3am;
Sat & Sun at 7pm
Check out the full schedule HERE.
Here’s what you can expect to see on Friday night!!!
That last question?!! WOOT!! MUST WATCH!!
Lastly, New Images from Mr. Pattinson’s next movie, Remember Me have surfaced.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Competition!
Here’s YOUR chance to show us what you got! Twilighters, take part in The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Contest!
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Lookalike Competition - In Search of Singapore’s Very Own Edward, Bella and Jacob…
1. You have to be aged between: 12 years and above
2. Send in a photo of yourself looking like Edward, Bella or Jacob (with full makeup) to Twilight Singapore by 23 November 2009 (Monday), 5pm.
Please include the mandatory information: Full Name/IC Number/Contact Number/Email Address/Postal Address.
Entries without the above information will be automatically disqualified.
ATTRACTIVE PRIZES TO BE WON!
1st prize – $800 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
2nd prize – $600 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
3rd prize - $400 worth of cash and sponsored prizes
Finalists will be shortlisted and notified by 24 November 2009 (Tuesday), 12pm. Finalists will be invited to the Gala Premiere on 25 November 2009 (Wednesday), 8pm when they are required to put on their full make-up, looking like the respective characters. Winner of the competition will be chosen during the Gala Premiere! Gd luck!
