Bryce Dallas Howard will replace Rachelle in Eclipse

THE TWILIGHT SAGA ADDS ACTRESS BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD TO FILM FRANCHISE

Actress Rachelle Lefevre Will Be Replaced By Howard In The Role Of Victoria

Los Angeles – July 28, 2009 – Summit Entertainment announced today that Bryce Dallas Howard will take over the role of “Victoria” in the studio’s upcoming production of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE. Actress, Rachelle Lefevre, who portrayed the character in TWILIGHT as well as the upcoming release of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, will not continue in the role due to scheduling conflicts with another commitment the actor has made. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE will start filming in Vancouver this coming August.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, the third film in the studio’s TWILIGHT film franchise based on Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster book series, will be directed by David Slade from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg. The film will be released theatrically in North America on Wednesday, June 30, 2010.

“We are incredibly happy that Bryce has agreed to come into the franchise,” said Erik Feig, Summit’s President of Worldwide Production and Acquisitions. “Rachelle brought “Victoria” to great screen life and Bryce will bring a new dimension to the character. The franchise is lucky to have such a talented actress as Bryce coming in to fill the role.”

Howard most recently starred in TERMINATOR SALVATION as Kate Connor and has been seen in SPIDER-MAN 3, LADY IN THE WATER, and THE VILLAGE. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her leading performance as an actress in the HBO film AS YOU LIKE IT.

In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: 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 ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Howard is represented by ICM and Management 360.

About the TWILIGHT film seriesThe TWILIGHT film series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together…even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires.

The action-packed, modern day vampire love story and blockbuster success the first film in the series titled TWILIGHT was released in theatres on November 21, 2008. The second installment of the film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, will be released November 20, 2009.

Melissa Rosenberg wrote the scripts for all three films in The TWILIGHT film series.

About Summit Entertainment LLCSummit Entertainment is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures. Summit Entertainment, LLC also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product. Summit Entertainment, LLC plans to release 10 to 12 films annually.

Well, I don't know about this here. i really liked Rachelle. :( We shall see....

New Moon Soundtrack Hits Stores October 13th!

According to the official Twilight soundtrack website:

We are happy to announce that the New Moon soundtrack will be in stores on October 13th! That will give you all plenty of time to get to know the music before the movie is in theaters on November 20th. As Chris Weitz has mentioned, artists such as Thom Yorke, Bon Iver, Muse, and Band of Skulls are being discussed for the soundtrack but nothing is confirmed so far. Stay tuned to www.newmoonthesoundtrack.com for exciting information about the official soundtrack pre-order, which will get you tons of extras and exclusives before the album arrives!

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Twilight Video Game Update

Brandon, who is working on a Twilight video game for a university project, has an update. Aside from the MySpace, he now has a website. He’ll shortly be announcing some more details on the progress of the project involving music and possible unveiling date. You can check out the website here.

New Moon Comic Con Clips!!

This movie is going to be GREAT. SO EXCITED. :)

Boogie Down the Aisle

I thought this was just awesome!! :D

Noot Seer Interview

WWD Lifestyle has a new interview with Noot Seer, aka Heidi:

Noot Seer is no stranger to playing a vamp, at least where fashion folk are concerned. The 25-year-old Canadian catwalker has spent the last 12 years strutting down runways for the likes of Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler, displaying the kind of chiseled cheekbones and perfect pout that could lure any unsuspecting fellow.

This fall, she’ll get to show off a more literal take on her man-eating side when she makes her film debut in “New Moon,” the much-anticipated second installment in the “Twilight” series, which hits theaters Nov. 20. Seear tackles the role of Heidi, a member of an elite group of vampires known as the Volturi. Her special talent is — what else? — seducing human prey.

Read the entire interview HERE.

New Jacob Promo

A year ago, no one knew who the heck Taylor Lautner was, and Robert Pattinson was just some British guy from the fourth Harry Potter movie. Then thousands of fans of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight book series descended on Comic-Con for a peek at the movie, and the rest is history. This year, Lautner and Pattinson are in New Moon, directed by Chris Weitz. No word on whether the hot young stars will be at Comic-Con but new footage from the November release will be shown.

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New Set Picture w/ Alice and Bella!

Check out this new picture from the New Moon set featuring Alice, Bella, and Jacob! This is probably the scene where Alice stops by when she thinks Bella is dead. I'm just so excited!!

I don't have the bigger version so if you would like to see it, go HERE.

Cameron Bright Interview

MSN has an interview with Cameron Bright, who plays Alec in New Moon, where he talks about his role and more.

How are you playing your character’s special powers?

I don’t know, I haven’t been able to use it yet! So we don’t know, but…it’s kind of a weird power. I just kind of make people…I say, “Ha! You’re blind!” all of a sudden. I don’t know, we’ll see…it’s definitely a cool power. Especially Jane’s, right? She just kind of makes people feel pain all of a sudden? All I know is one of my friends is like, “You’re of the strongest, and you’re one of the meanest.” [Laughs.] I’m fine with that! Everybody likes the guy to hate!

Did you get to talk with Stephenie [Meyer] to get insight on your character?

Nope, I actually just met her yesterday. Pretty sure she’s going to be at the dinner tonight, so we’ll be able to talk and all that kind of stuff. So far it hasn’t been too much on the acting, because obviously I’ve only been here for a day, right? Still getting warmed up. It’s kind of sad that as soon as I get warmed up I have to leave and wait for the next one. But it is what it is…we’ll see what happens.

Read the whole thing HERE!

Xavier Samuel Officially Cast as Riley

It’s official now guys, Xavier Samuel has been cast as Riley! I don't know this kid, but he sure looks like a Riley to me!! :D

Mill Creek

We went to Mill Creek on Wednesday. So much fun!! Even though the water was really low, it was great. I invited Hannah & Addie invited Danika. :)

Rotten Tomatoes Interviews Chris Weitz

ON THE LOOK OF NEW MOON, AND EDWARD’S NEW “SPARKLING” EFFECT

"Weitz is still developing New Moon’s computer-generated effects — including a new take on Edward Cullen’s “sparkling” effect, which drew criticism in the first film — and is just weeks away from delivering a first cut.

“I am about two weeks away from showing my director’s cut to the studio,” Weitz told us. “I’ve got some wolves with fur, and some wolves are still invisible, basically. And some wolves are kind of like…what look like Claymation versions. We are still in the late R&D phases of what Edward looks like when he’s hit by sunlight, what the vampires look like when they’re hit with sunlight, the diamond effect, and also the hallucinatory effect that Bella has when she hears Edward’s voice and she imagines him there.”"

Full article HERE.

HitFix Interviews Chris Weitz

Q: Just to follow that up, can you tell us how far along you are to completion right now?

I am about two weeks away from showing the director’s cut to the studio. I’ve got some wolves with fur. Some wolves are still invisible basically and some wolves are like — you’ve all probably seen the claymation versions. We are still in the light RD phases of what Edward looks like when he’s hit — what the vampires look like when he’s hit with light and the diamond effect. Also, the kind of hallucinatory effect Bella has when she hears Edward’s voice and she imagines him there. And then we are Alexandre Desplat has just started working on his music for the film. And we are just starting to put together what acts will be on the soundtrack, so it’s kind of like keeping ten plates spinning at once, but it’s all good because we’ve got Alexander Desplat who I think is one of the greatest film composers living and because of the kind of the strength of the franchise that I inherited, a lot of bands are really interested in working on the soundtrack and we got visual effects people. And that just leaves me hopefully not dropping the ball in terms of editing together the story.

Q: Sounds like a lot.

It is a lot, and with Comic-Con on the 24th were we are going to show a couple of scenes to whoever can get in that auditorium. And yeah, it’s a lot to be getting on with, but it’s fun at the same time.

Q: In regards to the music, will Alexander Desplat be using Carter Burwell’s theme at all?

I think, y’know, yes, because like any franchise there are certain themes that become familiar. I suspect he’s going to transpose it in some manner and most of the music will be entirely new to the franchise, because his style is somewhat different from Carter Burwell’s, but I think there is some value to having a familiar — I believe the words are ‘light motifs’ — running through the entire series.

Q: Really quickly on the music. The first movie probably made Paramore as a band. Were you surprised by the number of acts wanting to be on the sequel and have you had to turn anybody down?

Well, fortunately I’m not at the stage where I have to turn anybody down yet, because everything is still kind of up in the air, but I am surprised by some of the bands that have said they are interested. It’s kind of great. The criteria will still be what’s right for the movie at that given moment, but y’know, Thom Yorke is interested. We might, if we’re very lucky, get Kings of Leon to do something. So, it’s exciting to have access to this kind of talent.

Read the full article HERE.

New “New Moon” Photo

The LA Times have a new article about the production of New Moon - and it’s accompanied by this new photo of Bella and Jacob!

"It’s now July, and Weitz will face 6,000-plus screaming fans as he unveils never-before-seen footage from “New Moon” at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday. At last year’s convention, months before “Twilight” was released, the delighted squeals were nearly deafening.

Driving home from a day of post-production, Weitz says he understands what’s at stake. There are 450 visual effects shots to complete, in addition to the score and the movie’s soundtrack, which he says will feature songs from Radiohead, Muse and Band of Skulls, among others. But the sequences he’s readying for the event — one, an action scene that will feature some of those effects, the other, a love scene sure to elicit hysteria from the crowd — will be done in time.

Read more HERE.

On Set Photo with Alex Mraz and Chaske Spencer

This was from Gil Birmingham’s newsletter, which you can download HERE. :)

Christopher Heyerdahl (Marcus) Interview

Sci Fi Wire has an interview with Christopher Heyerdahl, who plays Marcus in New Moon. He talks about his character and the film. (Scary picture!!)

"Over his career, Christopher Heyerdahl has played a Wraith, a demon, Bigfoot and now the centuries-old vampire Marcus, in the cast of the upcoming sequel film The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

It’s perhaps one of the highest-profile roles for the versatile Canadian actor, who is known to fans of Syfy’s Sanctuary, Stargate Atlantis and dozens of films and TV shows.

“Well, it’s a little independent film I’m helping out with,” the good-natured Heyerdahl said with a chuckle and tongue firmly in cheek. “This guy, poor old Marcus, is a 3,000-odd-years-old vampire who has spent at least the last 2,000 of it with a broken heart. Really, one of the main reasons to play that character and have anything to do with that series is my niece, who is absolutely obsessed with this series of books. To see how it has had such an effect on the teenage female community throughout the world is amazing.”"

Read the whole thing HERE!

Anne Manda Sings to Yiruma's 'River Flows In You'

Long-time Twilight fans will recall the background to this song as River Flows In You by Yiruma — the song that many people wanted (and sometimes begged) to be Bella’s Lullaby in the Twilight movie. Well now, new artist Anne Manda has written words to this song in an attempt to be on the New Moon soundtrack. Take a listen!

I think it sounds beautiful!! I can't wait!! :D

Guinew Moon- A Twilight Spoof

From the same folks that created the hilarious Twilight spoofs “Dimlight” and “Twilight Before Christmas”, comes a new spoof based on the New Moon trailer! It is pretty funny!

*WARNING* It gets a little bit gory!

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Twilight Dance On ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

Last night on the reality dance competition “So You Think You Can Dance”, a couple performed to the song Eyes On Fire by Blue Foundation from the Twilight Soundtrack! The dance had a very vampirish theme and it was performed AMAZINGLY! xD

Mike Welch on Edward’s Role In New Moon

MTV has a new interview with Mike Welch where he talks about Edward’s role in New Moon and exactly how often we’ll get to see him.

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'Without a doubt, huge groups of Twilighters all over the world fantasize about Edward Cullen every day. But as popular as breakout star Robert Patttinson has become, those who’ve read “New Moon” know that his character Edward is absent for much of the story. Now, we’ve got the scoop on director Chris Weitz’s dreamy solution to the problem.

“They figured out a very clever way to get Edward back in the film much more than he is in the book,” revealed “Twilight” series star Michael Welch when he stopped by the MTV studios recently, acknowledging that Weitz and screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg have devised a plan to work around the “New Moon” plot — which has Edward breaking up with Bella (Kristen Stewart) early in the story and fleeing to Italy. “It’s more of, like, a hallucination kind of thing.”'

Read more HERE !

100-ish Ways Twilight Changed Our Lives

-I have divided my friends into “Twitards” and those who just don’t get it. And then I learned to forgive those who just don’t get it.

- I now speak a different language. No, seriously. I say things like “chagrin, virtue, fursplode, Robsessed, sexpender pants, Robsten” in every day conversation. [It's true - there are at least 25 words in here that spellcheck doesn't recognize...]

- I can’t listen to the “Star-Spangled Banner” anymore without getting distracted & thinking about Edward Cullen (”…o’er the ramparts we watched at the TWILIGHT’s last gleaming…”)

*coughMEAGANAGREEScough*

Contains some mature content but nothing too serious.

Check out the entire list HERE.