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The Twilight Saga (film series)
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| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324061918filmylabs.blogspot.com/2019/02/captain-marvel-superhero-film-upcoming.html | url-status=dead, The second installment, ‘’(The Twilight Saga: New Moon | URL=HTTPS://VARIETY.COM/2009/FILM/BOX-OFFICE/NEW-MOON-TAKES-OPENING-DAY-RECORD-1118011716/ | WORK=VARIETY (MAGAZINE) | >DATE=2009-11-21 | ARCHIVE-DATE=2019-04-16 | URL-STATUS=LIVE, The third installment, ‘’(The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | TITLE=’TWILIGHT’: THIRD FILM IN SERIES, ‘ECLIPSE,’ SET FOR JUNE 2010 | MAGAZINE=ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY | ACCESS-DATE=2019-11-23 | ARCHIVE-DATE=2009-02-23, ‘ECLIPSE’ SETS IMAX RELEASE>URL=HTTPS://VARIETY.COM/2009/DIGITAL/MARKETS-FESTIVALS/ECLIPSE-SETS-IMAX-RELEASE-1118012456/ | FIRST1=DAVE | FIRST2=PAMELA | DATE=2009-12-09 | ARCHIVE-DATE=2019-04-16 | URL-STATUS=LIVE, The fourth installment, ‘’(The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | , was released on November 18, 2011, while the fifth and final installment, (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2>Breaking Dawn – Part 2)’’, was released on November 16, 2012.HTTPS://WWW.REUTERS.COM/ARTICLE/US-TWILIGHT-IDUSTRE64A0MU20100511 >TITLE=SALARY DISPUTE HOLDING UP ‘TWILIGHT 5’ ANNOUNCEMENT | ACCESS-DATE=2010-06-15 | ARCHIVE-DATE=2010-05-14, HTTP://WWW.MTV.COM/NEWS/2553905/BREAKING-DAWN-PART-2-RELEASE-DATE/>TITLE=’BREAKING DAWN’ PART 2 WILL BE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 16, 2012 | DATE=2010-07-28 | ARCHIVE-DATE=2019-04-16 | URL-STATUS=LIVE, The series had been in development since 2004 at Paramount Pictures’ MTV Films, during which time a screen adaptation of Twilight that differed significantly from the novel was written.MAGAZINE, Nicole, Sperling,ew.com/article/2008/07/16/twilight-hits-hollywood/, Twilight hits Hollywood, 2008-07-10, Entertainment Weekly, 2019-11-23, 2014-10-24,www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20211840,00.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20141024085659www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20211840,00.html,">web.archive.org/web/20141024085659www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20211840,00.html, live, WEB,www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/twilight’s_author_and_director_talk_about_bringing_the_film_to_life_200809171287.html, Twilight’s Author and Director Talk About Bringing The Film To Life, Christina Radish, 2008-09-17, MediaBlvd Magazine, 2008-10-31, dead,www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/twilight%27s_author_and_director_talk_about_bringing_the_film_to_life_200809171287.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20081021085543www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/twilight%27s_author_and_director_talk_about_bringing_the_film_to_life_200809171287.html,">web.archive.org/web/20081021085543www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/twilight%27s_author_and_director_talk_about_bringing_the_film_to_life_200809171287.html, 2008-10-21, Three years later, Summit Entertainment acquired the rights to the film. After Twilight grossed $35.7 million on its opening day,MAGAZINE,ew.com/article/2008/11/22/twilight-friday/, ‘Twilight’ grosses $35.7 mil on Friday, Rich, Joshua, 2008-11-22, Entertainment Weekly, 2019-11-23,hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/11/22/twilight-friday/," title="web.archive.org/web/20091107125455hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/11/22/twilight-friday/,">web.archive.org/web/20091107125455hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/11/22/twilight-friday/, 2009-11-07, Summit Entertainment announced they would begin production on New Moon; they had acquired the rights to the remaining novels earlier that same month.NEWS, Zeitchik, Steven, ‘Twilight’ film franchise looks ahead, The Hollywood Reporter, 2008-11-14,www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/twilight-film-franchise-looks-122971/, 2019-11-23, The films in the series have received generally negative to mixed reviews from critics.DevelopmentTwilight was in development for about three years at Paramount Pictures’ MTV Films, during which time a film adaptation differing significantly from the novel was written. For example, the script transformed Bella into a star athlete. It was so different that Stephenie Meyer worried that she had made the wrong decision in selling the film rights to her novel. She said later, ‘“They could have put that [earlier] movie out, called it something else, and no one would have known it was Twilight!“When Summit Entertainment reinvented itself as a full-service studio in April 2007, it acquired the rights, seeking to create a film franchise based on the book and its sequels.NEWS, Larry, Carroll,www.mtv.com/news/1581728/twilight-films-first-family-revealed-peter-facinelli-elizabeth-reaser-lead-cullen-clan/, ‘Twilight’ Film’s First Family Revealed: Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser Lead Cullen Clan, MTV, February 19, 2009, February 21, 2009, December 14, 2013,www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581728/twilight-films-first-family-revealed.jhtml," title="web.archive.org/web/20131214023415www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581728/twilight-films-first-family-revealed.jhtml,">web.archive.org/web/20131214023415www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581728/twilight-films-first-family-revealed.jhtml, live, NEWS, Carolyn, Giardina, Borys, Kit,www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stewart-enters-twilight-zone-155255, Stewart enters ‘Twilight’ zone, The Hollywood Reporter, 2007-11-16, 2019-11-23,www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i76626e51c49f8a0a6b92e0d4c7e5a3ea," title="web.archive.org/web/20081123034749www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i76626e51c49f8a0a6b92e0d4c7e5a3ea,">web.archive.org/web/20081123034749www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i76626e51c49f8a0a6b92e0d4c7e5a3ea, 2008-11-23, Erik Feig, President of Production at Summit Entertainment, guaranteed a close adaptation to the book.NEWS, Dave, McNary,variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/new-summit-unveils-new-projects-1117964521/, New Summit unveils new projects, Variety, 2007-06-07, 2019-11-23, 2017-06-27,variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/new-summit-unveils-new-projects-1117964521/," title="web.archive.org/web/20170627125822variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/new-summit-unveils-new-projects-1117964521/,">web.archive.org/web/20170627125822variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/new-summit-unveils-new-projects-1117964521/, live, Meyer felt that Summit was open to letting her be a part of the film.Catherine Hardwicke was hired to direct the film, and soon afterward, Melissa Rosenberg was hired to write the film.NEWS, Michael, Fleming,variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/hardwicke-to-direct-meyer-s-twilight-2-1117973209/, Hardwicke to direct Meyer’s ‘Twilight’, Variety, 2007-10-02, 2008-02-18, 2020-11-27,web.archive.org/web/20201127093451/https://variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/hardwicke-to-direct-meyer-s-twilight-2-1117973209/, live, Rosenberg developed an outline by the end of August, then worked on the screenplay with Hardwicke the following month. “She was a great sounding board and had all sorts of brilliant ideas....I’d finish off scenes and send them to her, and get back her notes.“WEB,www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-Screenwriter-Melissa-Rosenberg, Exclusive Interview: ‘Twilight’ Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg, Sona, Charaipotra, Premiere.com, 2008-10-25, dead,www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-Screenwriter-Melissa-Rosenberg," title="web.archive.org/web/20090123093343www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-Screenwriter-Melissa-Rosenberg,">web.archive.org/web/20090123093343www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-Screenwriter-Melissa-Rosenberg, 2009-01-23, Because of the impending WGA strike, Rosenberg worked full-time to finish the screenplay before October 31. In adapting the novel for the screen, she “had to condense a great deal”, combining some characters and leaving others out.NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/1594849/twilight-tuesday-screenwriter-melissa-rosenberg-was-inspired-by-brokeback-mountain/, ‘Twilight’ Tuesday: Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg Was Inspired By ‘Brokeback Mountain’, Larry, Carroll, 2008-09-16, MTV, 2019-11-23, 2017-06-12,www.mtv.com/news/1594849/twilight-tuesday-screenwriter-melissa-rosenberg-was-inspired-by-brokeback-mountain/," title="web.archive.org/web/20170612195457www.mtv.com/news/1594849/twilight-tuesday-screenwriter-melissa-rosenberg-was-inspired-by-brokeback-mountain/,">web.archive.org/web/20170612195457www.mtv.com/news/1594849/twilight-tuesday-screenwriter-melissa-rosenberg-was-inspired-by-brokeback-mountain/, live, “[O]ur intent all along was to stay true to the book,” Rosenberg explained, “and it has to do less with adapting it word for word and more with making sure the characters’ arcs and emotional journeys are the same.“WEB,www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=7376, Exclusive Interview: Twilight’s Melissa Rosenberg, Ryan Rotten, 2008-08-19, ShockTillYouDrop.com, 2008-10-13,www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=7376," title="web.archive.org/web/20081013093114www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=7376,">web.archive.org/web/20081013093114www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=7376, 2008-10-13, dead, Hardwicke suggested using voice over to convey the protagonist’s internal dialogue, since the novel is told from Bella’s point of view; and she sketched some of the storyboards during pre-production.WEB,www.mtv.com/news/1593892/twilight-tuesday-catherine-hardwicke-gets-swept-up-by-bella-and-edwards-obsessive-love/, ‘Twilight’ Tuesday: Catherine Hardwicke Gets Swept Up By Bella And Edward’s ‘Obsessive Love’, Larry, Carroll, 2008-09-02, MTV, 2019-11-23, 2015-09-10,www.mtv.com/news/1593892/twilight-tuesday-catherine-hardwicke-gets-swept-up-by-bella-and-edwards-obsessive-love/," title="web.archive.org/web/20150910050732www.mtv.com/news/1593892/twilight-tuesday-catherine-hardwicke-gets-swept-up-by-bella-and-edwards-obsessive-love/,">web.archive.org/web/20150910050732www.mtv.com/news/1593892/twilight-tuesday-catherine-hardwicke-gets-swept-up-by-bella-and-edwards-obsessive-love/, live, WEB,www.indiewire.com/2018/10/catherine-hardwicke-twilight-diverse-cast-stephenie-meyer-refused-1202009330/, Catherine Hardwicke Fought for ‘Twilight’ to Feature Diverse Cast, But Stephenie Meyer Rejected Her Idea, 3 October 2018, 2020-04-09, 2020-05-07,web.archive.org/web/20200507222924/https://www.indiewire.com/2018/10/catherine-hardwicke-twilight-diverse-cast-stephenie-meyer-refused-1202009330/, live, Hardwicke sought Meyer’s feedback as she developed the movie; for example, the director phoned the author after changing a scene slightly. This surprised Meyer. “I’ve heard the stories...I know it’s not normally like that when you adapt a book.” Meyer, a natural pessimist, was waiting for the worst but, instead, called her experience in the book’s film adaptation “the best I could have hoped for.“Originally scheduled for release in December 2008, Twilight was moved to a worldwide release of November 21, 2008, after Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince moved from a November 2008 release to being released in July 2009.Casting{{See also|List of Twilight cast members}}Kristen Stewart was on the set of Adventureland when Hardwicke visited her for an informal screen test, which “captivated” the director. Hardwicke did not initially choose Robert Pattinson for the role of Edward Cullen; but, after an audition at her home with Stewart, he was selected. Robert Pattinson actually didn’t enjoy playing his assigned character, Edward Cullen.WEB, Singh, Olivia, Robert Pattinson says it’s no longer ‘cool’ to hate ‘Twilight’: ‘That’s so 2010’,www.insider.com/robert-pattinson-hating-twilight-isnt-cool-anymore-2022-2, 2023-03-01, Insider, en-US, Meyer allowed Pattinson to view a manuscript of the unfinished Midnight Sun, which chronicles the events in Twilight from Edward’s point of view.WEB,www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-s-Robert-Pattinson-and-Rachelle-Lefevre, ‘Twilight’s Robert Pattinson and Rachelle Lefevre, Pamela Chelin, Premiere.com, Hachette Filipacchi Media, 2008-10-29, dead,www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-s-Robert-Pattinson-and-Rachelle-Lefevre," title="web.archive.org/web/20090906014702www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-s-Robert-Pattinson-and-Rachelle-Lefevre,">web.archive.org/web/20090906014702www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-s-Robert-Pattinson-and-Rachelle-Lefevre, 2009-09-06, NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/1585516/twilight-set-visit-confirms-edward-and-bellas-chemistry-offers-a-midnight-sun-preview/, ‘Twilight’ Set Visit Confirms Edward And Bella’s Chemistry, Offers A ‘Midnight Sun’ Preview, Larry, Carroll, 2008-04-15, MTV, 2019-11-23, 2020-09-21,www.mtv.com/news/1585516/twilight-set-visit-confirms-edward-and-bellas-chemistry-offers-a-midnight-sun-preview/," title="web.archive.org/web/20200921073913www.mtv.com/news/1585516/twilight-set-visit-confirms-edward-and-bellas-chemistry-offers-a-midnight-sun-preview/,">web.archive.org/web/20200921073913www.mtv.com/news/1585516/twilight-set-visit-confirms-edward-and-bellas-chemistry-offers-a-midnight-sun-preview/, live, Meyer was “excited” and “ecstatic” in response to the casting of the two main characters.WEB,www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html, Twilight the Movie, Stephenie, Meyer, StephenieMeyer.com, 2008-10-30, 2016-06-24,stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20160624041600stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html,">web.archive.org/web/20160624041600stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html, live, She had expressed interest in having Emily Browning and Henry Cavill cast as Bella and Edward, respectively, prior to pre-production.NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/1610299/emily-browning-addresses-her-twilight-notoriety/, Emily Browning Addresses Her ‘Twilight’ Notoriety, Larry Carroll, 2009-04-29, MTV, 2019-11-23, 2016-03-05,www.mtv.com/news/1610299/emily-browning-addresses-her-twilight-notoriety/," title="web.archive.org/web/20160305215150www.mtv.com/news/1610299/emily-browning-addresses-her-twilight-notoriety/,">web.archive.org/web/20160305215150www.mtv.com/news/1610299/emily-browning-addresses-her-twilight-notoriety/, live, WEB, Howell, Lou Vanhecke,Lilly, Vanhecke, Lou, Howell, Lilly, 2018-11-21, The Cast of ‘Twilight,’ Then and Now,www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/cast-twilight-now-1113795/, 2023-05-31, The Hollywood Reporter, en-US, (File:Twilight 20091110 Crillon Hotel Paris 005.jpg|thumb|left|(Left to right) Director Chris Weitz, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson attending the photocall for New Moon on November 10, 2009, in Paris, France)Peter Facinelli was not originally cast as Carlisle Cullen: “[Hardwicke] liked [him], but there was another actor that the studio was pushing for.“WEB,www.premiere.com/Feature/Exclusive-Interview-Peter-Facinelli-on-Twilight, Exclusive Interview: Peter Facinelli on ‘Twilight’, Sona Charaipotra, Premiere.com, 2008-10-25, dead,www.premiere.com/Feature/Exclusive-Interview-Peter-Facinelli-on-Twilight," title="web.archive.org/web/20100325085507www.premiere.com/Feature/Exclusive-Interview-Peter-Facinelli-on-Twilight,">web.archive.org/web/20100325085507www.premiere.com/Feature/Exclusive-Interview-Peter-Facinelli-on-Twilight, 2010-03-25, For unknown reasons, that actor was not able to play the part, and Facinelli was selected in his place. The choice of Ashley Greene to portray Alice Cullen was criticized by some fans because Greene is {{convert|7|in|cm}} taller than her character as described in the novel. Meyer said that Rachael Leigh Cook resembled her vision of Alice.WEB,www.mtv.com/news/1583644/twilight-star-ashley-greene-responds-to-books-fans-who-think-she-and-her-hair-arent-short-enough/, ‘Twilight’ Star Ashley Greene Responds To Books’ Fans Who Think She And Her Hair Aren’t Short Enough, Larry, Carroll, 2008-03-19, MTV, 2019-11-23, 2020-11-27,www.mtv.com/news/1583644/twilight-star-ashley-greene-responds-to-books-fans-who-think-she-and-her-hair-arent-short-enough/," title="web.archive.org/web/20201127132735www.mtv.com/news/1583644/twilight-star-ashley-greene-responds-to-books-fans-who-think-she-and-her-hair-arent-short-enough/,">web.archive.org/web/20201127132735www.mtv.com/news/1583644/twilight-star-ashley-greene-responds-to-books-fans-who-think-she-and-her-hair-arent-short-enough/, live, Nikki Reed, who portrayed Rosalie Hale, had previously worked with Hardwicke on the successful Thirteen (2003), which they co-wrote, and Lords of Dogtown (2005).Kellan Lutz was in Africa, shooting the HBO miniseries Generation Kill, when the auditions for the character of Emmett Cullen were conducted. The role had already been cast by the time the HBO production ended in December 2007, but the selected actor “fell through.” Lutz subsequently auditioned and was flown to Oregon, where Hardwicke personally chose him.NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/1595420/twilight-tuesday-kellan-lutz-recalls-how-he-almost-wasnt-cast-as-belligerent-goofball-emmett/, ‘Twilight’ Tuesday: Kellan Lutz Recalls How He Almost Wasn’t Cast As Belligerent ‘Goofball’ Emmett, Larry, Carroll, 2008-09-23, MTV, 2019-11-23, 2019-10-10,www.mtv.com/news/1595420/twilight-tuesday-kellan-lutz-recalls-how-he-almost-wasnt-cast-as-belligerent-goofball-emmett/," title="web.archive.org/web/20191010040910www.mtv.com/news/1595420/twilight-tuesday-kellan-lutz-recalls-how-he-almost-wasnt-cast-as-belligerent-goofball-emmett/,">web.archive.org/web/20191010040910www.mtv.com/news/1595420/twilight-tuesday-kellan-lutz-recalls-how-he-almost-wasnt-cast-as-belligerent-goofball-emmett/, live, Rachelle Lefèvre wanted a role in the film because Hardwicke was director; she saw “the potential to explore a character, hopefully, over three films;” and she wanted to portray a vampire.NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/1582432/twilight-star-rachelle-lefevre-addresses-omg-fans-blog-haters-from-book-turned-movies-set/, ‘Twilight’ Star Rachelle Lefevre Addresses ‘OMG!’ Fans, Blog Haters From Book-Turned-Movie’s Set, Larry, Carroll, 2008-02-28, MTV, 2019-11-23, 2020-07-03,www.mtv.com/news/1582432/twilight-star-rachelle-lefevre-addresses-omg-fans-blog-haters-from-book-turned-movies-set/," title="web.archive.org/web/20200703224528www.mtv.com/news/1582432/twilight-star-rachelle-lefevre-addresses-omg-fans-blog-haters-from-book-turned-movies-set/,">web.archive.org/web/20200703224528www.mtv.com/news/1582432/twilight-star-rachelle-lefevre-addresses-omg-fans-blog-haters-from-book-turned-movies-set/, live, “[She] thought that vampires were basically the best metaphor for human anxiety and questions about being alive.” Christian Serratos initially auditioned for Jessica Stanley, but she “fell totally in love with Angela” after reading the books and took advantage of a later opportunity to audition for Angela Weber.NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/1596941/twilight-tuesday-christian-serratos-says-playing-angela-was-a-day-at-the-beach/, ‘Twilight’ Tuesday: Christian Serratos Says Playing Angela Was a Day at the Beach, Larry, Carroll, 2008-10-14, MTV, 2019-11-23, 2017-06-17,www.mtv.com/news/1596941/twilight-tuesday-christian-serratos-says-playing-angela-was-a-day-at-the-beach/," title="web.archive.org/web/20170617130035www.mtv.com/news/1596941/twilight-tuesday-christian-serratos-says-playing-angela-was-a-day-at-the-beach/,">web.archive.org/web/20170617130035www.mtv.com/news/1596941/twilight-tuesday-christian-serratos-says-playing-angela-was-a-day-at-the-beach/, live, The role of Jessica Stanley went to Anna Kendrick, who got the part after two mix-and-match auditions with various actors.NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/1597526/twilight-tuesday-anna-kendrick-says-it-was-easy-to-get-googly-eyed-at-robert-pattinson/, ‘Twilight’ Tuesday: Anna Kendrick Says It Was ‘Easy To Get Googly Eyed’ At Robert Pattinson, Larry, Carroll, 2008-10-21, MTV, 2008-10-28, 2020-08-15,www.mtv.com/news/1597526/twilight-tuesday-anna-kendrick-says-it-was-easy-to-get-googly-eyed-at-robert-pattinson/," title="web.archive.org/web/20200815151540www.mtv.com/news/1597526/twilight-tuesday-anna-kendrick-says-it-was-easy-to-get-googly-eyed-at-robert-pattinson/,">web.archive.org/web/20200815151540www.mtv.com/news/1597526/twilight-tuesday-anna-kendrick-says-it-was-easy-to-get-googly-eyed-at-robert-pattinson/, live, Because of major physical changes that occur in the character of Jacob Black between Twilight and New Moon, director Chris Weitz considered replacing Taylor Lautner in the sequel with an actor who could more accurately portray “the new, larger Jacob Black.“WEB, Carroll, Larry, ‘New Moon’ Casting News: Michael Copon, Ben Barnes Push For Roles In ‘Twilight’ Sequel, MTV, 2008-12-15,www.mtv.com/news/1601332/new-moon-casting-news-michael-copon-ben-barnes-push-for-roles-in-twilight-sequel/, 2019-11-23, 2020-05-23,www.mtv.com/news/1601332/new-moon-casting-news-michael-copon-ben-barnes-push-for-roles-in-twilight-sequel/," title="web.archive.org/web/20200523141949www.mtv.com/news/1601332/new-moon-casting-news-michael-copon-ben-barnes-push-for-roles-in-twilight-sequel/,">web.archive.org/web/20200523141949www.mtv.com/news/1601332/new-moon-casting-news-michael-copon-ben-barnes-push-for-roles-in-twilight-sequel/, live, WEB, Thomas, Carly, 2023-05-19, Taylor Lautner Says He Doesn’t Feel a “Bit of Resentment” Toward ‘Twilight’ Franchise Anymore,www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/taylor-lautner-twilight-perspective-resentment-changed-1235495936/, 2023-05-31, The Hollywood Reporter, en-US, Trying to keep the role, Lautner worked out extensively and put on 30 lbs.MAGAZINE, Scott, Huver, Taylor Lautner Growing (Literally) with the Twilight Franchise,people.com/celebrity/taylor-lautner-growing-literally-with-the-twilight-franchise/, People (magazine), People, 2009-06-01, 2019-11-23, 2016-03-03,www.people.com/people/article/0,,20282491,00.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20160303171209www.people.com/people/article/0,,20282491,00.html,">web.archive.org/web/20160303171209www.people.com/people/article/0,,20282491,00.html, live, In January 2009, Weitz and Summit Entertainment announced that Lautner would continue as Jacob in The Twilight Saga: New Moon.WEB, Taylor Lautner to Reprise His Role as Jacob in New Moon, iesb.net, 2009-01-07,www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6052:taylor-lautner-to-reprise-his-role-as-jacob-in-new-moon&catid=41:news&Itemid=71, 2010-09-24, 2017-07-04,www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6052:taylor-lautner-to-reprise-his-role-as-jacob-in-new-moon&catid=41:news&Itemid=71," title="web.archive.org/web/20170704164544www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6052:taylor-lautner-to-reprise-his-role-as-jacob-in-new-moon&catid=41:news&Itemid=71,">web.archive.org/web/20170704164544www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6052:taylor-lautner-to-reprise-his-role-as-jacob-in-new-moon&catid=41:news&Itemid=71, live, In late March 2009, Summit Entertainment released a list of the actors who would be portraying the “wolf pack” alongside Lautner. The casting for the rest of the Quileute people was headed by casting director Rene Haynes, who has worked on films with large Native American casts, such as Dances with Wolves and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.WEB, Summit Casts New Moon’s Wolf Pack, /Film, 2009-03-23,www.slashfilm.com/2009/03/23/summit-casts-new-moons-wolf-pack/,www.slashfilm.com/2009/03/23/summit-casts-new-moons-wolf-pack/," title="archive.today/20130202075320www.slashfilm.com/2009/03/23/summit-casts-new-moons-wolf-pack/,">archive.today/20130202075320www.slashfilm.com/2009/03/23/summit-casts-new-moons-wolf-pack/, dead, 2013-02-02, 2010-09-24, In mid-2009, it was announced that Bryce Dallas Howard would be replacing Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria for the third Twilight film, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Summit Entertainment attributed the change to scheduling conflicts. Lefevre said she was “stunned” and “greatly saddened” by the decision.WEB, Rachelle Lefevre ‘Stunned’ Over ‘Eclipse’ Recasting,www.accessonline.com/articles/rachelle-lefevre-stunned-over-eclipse-recasting-74379, Access Hollywood, 2009-07-29, 2019-11-23, 2020-08-03,web.archive.org/web/20200803172456/https://www.accessonline.com/articles/rachelle-lefevre-stunned-over-eclipse-recasting-74379, live, Jodelle Ferland was cast as the newly turned vampire, Bree.MAGAZINE, Nicole, Sperling, ‘Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ begins production today,ew.com/article/2009/08/18/twilight-saga-eclipse-begins-production-today/, Entertainment Weekly, 2009-08-18, 2019-11-23, 2021-01-27,web.archive.org/web/20210127175044/https://ew.com/article/2009/08/18/twilight-saga-eclipse-begins-production-today/, live, Other new cast members for the third film include Xavier Samuel as Riley,MAGAZINE, Tanner Stransky, ‘Twilight’ third pic ‘Eclipse’ begins casting with Australian unknown Xavier Samuel,news-briefs.ew.com/2009/07/twilight-third-pic-eclipse-xavier-samuel.html, Entertainment Weekly, 2009-07-17, 2009-07-18, dead,news-briefs.ew.com/2009/07/twilight-third-pic-eclipse-xavier-samuel.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090718201859news-briefs.ew.com/2009/07/twilight-third-pic-eclipse-xavier-samuel.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090718201859news-briefs.ew.com/2009/07/twilight-third-pic-eclipse-xavier-samuel.html, 2009-07-18, Jack Huston as Royce King II,MAGAZINE, Wendy Mitchell, Jack Huston to play Royce King II in ‘Eclipse’,ew.com/article/2009/08/11/jack-huston-to-play-royce-king-ii-in-eclipse, Entertainment Weekly, 2009-08-11, 2009-08-12, 2021-01-26,web.archive.org/web/20210126122023/https://ew.com/article/2009/08/11/jack-huston-to-play-royce-king-ii-in-eclipse/, live, Catalina Sandino Moreno as Maria, Julia Jones as Leah Clearwater, and Booboo Stewart as Seth Clearwater.ProductionPrincipal photography for Twilight took 44 days,MAGAZINE,ew.com/article/2008/08/29/twilight-re-sho/, ‘Twilight’ reshoots: Why is Catherine Hardwicke filming again?, Nicole, Sperling, 2009-10-29, Entertainment Weekly, 2008-10-13, dead,hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/08/twilight-re-sho.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20081019173635hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/08/twilight-re-sho.html,">web.archive.org/web/20081019173635hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/08/twilight-re-sho.html, 2008-10-19, after more than a week of rehearsals,WEB,www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/kellan_lutz_and_his_high_profile_projects_200808081250.html, Kellan Lutz And His High Profile Projects, Christina Radish, 2008-08-08, MediaBlvd Magazine, 2008-10-31, dead,www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/kellan_lutz_and_his_high_profile_projects_200808081250.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20080915012946www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/kellan_lutz_and_his_high_profile_projects_200808081250.html,">web.archive.org/web/20080915012946www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/kellan_lutz_and_his_high_profile_projects_200808081250.html, 2008-09-15, and completed on May 2, 2008.NEWS, Michelle Graham,www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/twilight-finishes-principle-photography.php, Twilight Finishes {{sic, y, Principle, Photography | publisher=Film School Rejects | date=2008-05-03 | access-date=2008-06-14 | archive-date=2008-06-23 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080623091417www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/twilight-finishes-principle-photography.php | url-status=live }} Similar to her directorial debut Thirteen, Hardwicke opted for an extensive use of hand-held cinematography to make the film “feel real”.NEWS,www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-ca-twilight11-2008may11,0,5524758.story, ‘Twilight’ taps teen-vampire romance, Mike Russell, 2008-05-11, Los Angeles Times, 2008-10-25, 2012-01-13,www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-ca-twilight11-2008may11,0,5524758.story," title="web.archive.org/web/20120113225655www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-ca-twilight11-2008may11,0,5524758.story,">web.archive.org/web/20120113225655www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-ca-twilight11-2008may11,0,5524758.story, live, Meyer visited the production set three times, and was consulted on different aspects of the story;WEB,filmylabs.blogspot.com/2019/02/captain-marvel-superhero-film-upcoming.html,web.archive.org/web/20190324061918/https://filmylabs.blogspot.com/2019/02/captain-marvel-superhero-film-upcoming.html, dead, 2019-03-24, The ‘Twilight’ Phenomenon: The Director and Author at Comic-Con 2008, Pamela, Chelin, July 2008, Premiere.com, Hachette Filipacchi Media, 2008-10-25, she also has a brief cameo in the film.NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/1584977/twilight-author-stephenie-meyers-cameo-more-details-emerge-from-book-turned-movies-set/, ‘Twilight’ Author Stephenie Meyer’s Cameo: More Details Emerge From Book-Turned-Movie’s Set, Larry, Carroll, 2008-04-08, MTV, 2019-11-23, 2020-08-02,www.mtv.com/news/1584977/twilight-author-stephenie-meyers-cameo-more-details-emerge-from-book-turned-movies-set/," title="web.archive.org/web/20200802051423www.mtv.com/news/1584977/twilight-author-stephenie-meyers-cameo-more-details-emerge-from-book-turned-movies-set/,">web.archive.org/web/20200802051423www.mtv.com/news/1584977/twilight-author-stephenie-meyers-cameo-more-details-emerge-from-book-turned-movies-set/, live, To make their bodily movements more elegant, and to get used to their characters’ fighting styles, the cast playing vampires participated in rehearsals with a dance choreographer and observed the physicality of different panthera.WEB,www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-s-Bad-Boy-Vampire-Cam-Gigandet, ‘Twilight’s Bad Boy Vampire: Cam Gigandet, Pamela Chelin, Premiere.com, 2008-10-29,www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-s-Bad-Boy-Vampire-Cam-Gigandet," title="web.archive.org/web/20090426045916www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-s-Bad-Boy-Vampire-Cam-Gigandet,">web.archive.org/web/20090426045916www.premiere.com/Feature/Twilight-s-Bad-Boy-Vampire-Cam-Gigandet, 2009-04-26, dead, Instead of shooting at Forks High School itself, scenes taking place at the school were filmed at Kalama High SchoolNEWS, Paige Dickerson,www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20080310/NEWS/803100307, ‘Twilight’ to film one or two days in LaPush, Peninsula Daily News, 2008-03-09, 2008-03-10, 2011-07-15,www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20080310/NEWS/803100307," title="web.archive.org/web/20110715063949www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20080310/NEWS/803100307,">web.archive.org/web/20110715063949www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20080310/NEWS/803100307, live, and Madison High School.NEWS,www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/04/15/entertainment/e113257D92.DTL, Teen vampire-love story ‘Twilight’ being filmed in Oregon, Sarah Skidmore, 2008-04-15, San Francisco Chronicle, 2008-10-31, dead,www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fn%2Fa%2F2008%2F04%2F15%2Fentertainment%2Fe113257D92.DTL," title="web.archive.org/web/20081216085844www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fn%2Fa%2F2008%2F04%2F15%2Fentertainment%2Fe113257D92.DTL,">web.archive.org/web/20081216085844www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fn%2Fa%2F2008%2F04%2F15%2Fentertainment%2Fe113257D92.DTL, December 16, 2008, Other scenes were also filmed in St. Helens, Oregon,NEWS, Darryl Swan,www.spotlightnews.net/news/story.php?story_id=120716424131387500, ‘Twilight’ descends on St. Helens, South Country Spotlight, 2008-04-02, 2008-05-03,www.spotlightnews.net/news/story.php?story_id=120716424131387500," title="web.archive.org/web/20080505050441www.spotlightnews.net/news/story.php?story_id=120716424131387500,">web.archive.org/web/20080505050441www.spotlightnews.net/news/story.php?story_id=120716424131387500, 2008-05-05, dead, and Hardwicke conducted some reshooting in Pasadena, California, in August.NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/1593481/twilight-cast-heads-back-to-the-set-to-shoot-new-scenes/, ‘Twilight’ Cast Heads Back To The Set To Shoot New Scenes, Sabrina, Rojas Weiss, 2008-08-25, MTV, 2019-11-23, 2021-02-09,www.mtv.com/news/1593481/twilight-cast-heads-back-to-the-set-to-shoot-new-scenes/," title="web.archive.org/web/20210209031523www.mtv.com/news/1593481/twilight-cast-heads-back-to-the-set-to-shoot-new-scenes/,">web.archive.org/web/20210209031523www.mtv.com/news/1593481/twilight-cast-heads-back-to-the-set-to-shoot-new-scenes/, live, It is suggested that Edward drives a “shiny” and “silver” Volvo S60-R, a fast sleeper car that doesn’t call attention to the Cullen family’s wealth in the novel series. The film series partnered with Volvo to place a Volvo C30 in the 2008 Twilight film, feeling that the C30 better suited the persona of a 108-year-old vampire pretending to be a 17-year-old high school student. Volvo reported an increase in the sale of the C30 in the US market following the film’s release, and helped change the perception of Volvo as a “cool” car in a younger generation of buyers. Volvo continued the cooperation through the series, placing a Volvo XC60 in (The Twilight Saga: New Moon|New Moon) and returning to the S60 in (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1|Breaking Dawn).NEWS, Lee, Kristen, The Biggest Crime the Twilight Movies Committed Had to Do With a Volvo,www.thedrive.com/news/42938/the-biggest-crime-the-twilight-movies-committed-had-to-do-with-a-volvo, The Drive, 29 October 2021, WEB, Volvo Cars Media Relations, Summit Entertainment’s The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Features the Volvo XC60,www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/32948, Volvo Cars, 21 June 2010, In early November 2008, Summit announced that they had obtained the rights to the remaining books in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. On November 22, 2008, one day after the theatrical release of Twilight, Summit confirmed that they would begin working on New Moon. Melissa Rosenberg had been working on adapting the novel prior to Twilights releaseMAGAZINE, Sperling, Nicole, ‘Twilight’: Will it be a hit?, Entertainment Weekly, 2008-11-06,ew.com/article/2008/11/10/twilight-will-it-be-hit/, 2019-11-23, 2020-10-22,web.archive.org/web/20201022041750/https://ew.com/article/2008/11/10/twilight-will-it-be-hit/, live, and handed in the draft for New Moon during Twilights opening weekend in November 2008.NEWS, Thompson, Anne, No Hardwicke for ‘Twilight’ sequel, Variety (magazine), Variety, 2008-12-07,variety.com/2008/film/markets-festivals/no-hardwicke-for-twilight-sequel-1117997013/, 2019-11-23, 2019-12-02,web.archive.org/web/20191202193951/https://variety.com/2008/film/markets-festivals/no-hardwicke-for-twilight-sequel-1117997013/, live, In early December 2008, it was announced that Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke would not be returning to direct the sequel. Hardwicke cited time restrictions as the reason behind her leaving the project.WEB, Horowitz, Josh, ‘Twilight’ Director Catherine Hardwicke Will Not Direct ‘New Moon’, MTV, 2008-12-07,www.mtv.com/news/2431111/twilight-director-catherine-hardwicke-will-not-direct-new-moon/, 2019-11-23, 2016-04-16,www.mtv.com/news/2431111/twilight-director-catherine-hardwicke-will-not-direct-new-moon/," title="web.archive.org/web/20160416022850www.mtv.com/news/2431111/twilight-director-catherine-hardwicke-will-not-direct-new-moon/,">web.archive.org/web/20160416022850www.mtv.com/news/2431111/twilight-director-catherine-hardwicke-will-not-direct-new-moon/, live, Instead, Chris Weitz, director of The Golden Compass and co-director of American Pie, was hired to direct The Twilight Saga: New Moon.WEB, Carroll, Larry, TWILIGHT’ SEQUEL ‘NEW MOON’ TO BE DIRECTED BY CHRIS WEITZ: REPORT, MTV, 2008-12-13,www.mtv.com/news/1601194/twilight-sequel-new-moon-to-be-directed-by-chris-weitz-report/, 2019-11-23, 2020-08-04,www.mtv.com/news/1601194/twilight-sequel-new-moon-to-be-directed-by-chris-weitz-report/," title="web.archive.org/web/20200804171931www.mtv.com/news/1601194/twilight-sequel-new-moon-to-be-directed-by-chris-weitz-report/,">web.archive.org/web/20200804171931www.mtv.com/news/1601194/twilight-sequel-new-moon-to-be-directed-by-chris-weitz-report/, live, Filming for New Moon began in Vancouver in late March 2009,NEWS, Wloszczyna, Susan, Move over, movie vampires: Werewolf pack is back, USA Today, 2009-01-21,www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-01-21-movie-werewolves_N.htm, 2009-03-28, 2009-03-03,www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-01-21-movie-werewolves_N.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20090303231755www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-01-21-movie-werewolves_N.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20090303231755www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-01-21-movie-werewolves_N.htm, live, WEB, Malkin, Marc, Rob Pattinson and a Bevy of Beautiful Vampires, E! Online, 2009-01-07,ca.eonline.com/uberblog/b77933_Rob_Pattinson_and_a_Bevy_of_Beautiful_Vampires.html, 2009-03-28, 2010-06-04,ca.eonline.com/uberblog/b77933_Rob_Pattinson_and_a_Bevy_of_Beautiful_Vampires.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20100604045305ca.eonline.com/uberblog/b77933_Rob_Pattinson_and_a_Bevy_of_Beautiful_Vampires.html,">web.archive.org/web/20100604045305ca.eonline.com/uberblog/b77933_Rob_Pattinson_and_a_Bevy_of_Beautiful_Vampires.html, live, and in Montepulciano, Italy, in late May 2009.WEB, Detassis, Piera, New Moon: No a Volterra, Piera Detassis, 2009-03-15,piaceriforti.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-moon-no-volterra.html, 2009-03-28, 2015-09-30,piaceriforti.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-moon-no-volterra.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20150930101523piaceriforti.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-moon-no-volterra.html,">web.archive.org/web/20150930101523piaceriforti.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-moon-no-volterra.html, live, WEB, Montepulciano ‘the most beautiful place to film’..., Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,www.stradavinonobile.it/new/evento.en.php, 2009-03-28, dead,www.stradavinonobile.it/new/evento.en.php," title="web.archive.org/web/20090401075648www.stradavinonobile.it/new/evento.en.php,">web.archive.org/web/20090401075648www.stradavinonobile.it/new/evento.en.php, 2009-04-01, In early 2009, before the release of (The Twilight Saga: New Moon), Summit confirmed that they would begin production on The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Since Weitz would be in post-production for New Moon when The Twilight Saga: Eclipse began shooting, he would not be directing the third film.MAGAZINE, Joshua, Rich, ‘Twilight’ exclusive: Chris Weitz will not direct third film, ‘Eclipse’,ew.com/article/2009/02/21/twilight-chris/, Entertainment Weekly, 2009-02-20, 2019-11-23,hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/02/twilight-chris.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090223171450hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/02/twilight-chris.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090223171450hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/02/twilight-chris.html, 2009-02-23, WEB, Brandon, Gray, Third ‘Twilight’ Dawns Summer 2010,boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2550&p=.htm, Box Office Mojo, 2009-02-20, 2009-02-20, 2018-11-16,web.archive.org/web/20181116031817/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2550&p=.htm, live, Instead, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse was taken on by director David Slade, with Melissa Rosenberg returning as screenwriter.WEB, David Slade To Direct ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’, Access Hollywood, 2009-04-23,www.accessonline.com/articles/david-slade-to-direct-the-twilight-saga-eclipse-70303, 2019-11-23, 2018-10-06,www.accessonline.com/articles/david-slade-to-direct-the-twilight-saga-eclipse-70303/," title="web.archive.org/web/20181006194716www.accessonline.com/articles/david-slade-to-direct-the-twilight-saga-eclipse-70303/,">web.archive.org/web/20181006194716www.accessonline.com/articles/david-slade-to-direct-the-twilight-saga-eclipse-70303/, live, Filming began on August 17, 2009 at Vancouver Film StudiosWEB, Adam Rosenberg, ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ Shoot Dates Revealed!,moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/06/30/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-shoot-dates-revealed/, MTV, 2009-06-30, 2009-07-05, 2010-03-16,moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/06/30/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-shoot-dates-revealed/," title="web.archive.org/web/20100316110236moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/06/30/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-shoot-dates-revealed/,">web.archive.org/web/20100316110236moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/06/30/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-shoot-dates-revealed/, live, and finished in late October, with post-production beginning early the following month.WEB, Debi Moore, Eclipse Wrapped, a Trio of New Moon Stills & Wallpaper, Twilight Returning to Theatres,www.dreadcentral.com/news/34275/eclipse-wrapped-a-trio-new-moon-stills-wallpaper-twilight-returning-theatres, Dread Central, 2009-10-29, 2009-10-29, 2011-10-10,www.dreadcentral.com/news/34275/eclipse-wrapped-a-trio-new-moon-stills-wallpaper-twilight-returning-theatres," title="web.archive.org/web/20111010125124www.dreadcentral.com/news/34275/eclipse-wrapped-a-trio-new-moon-stills-wallpaper-twilight-returning-theatres,">web.archive.org/web/20111010125124www.dreadcentral.com/news/34275/eclipse-wrapped-a-trio-new-moon-stills-wallpaper-twilight-returning-theatres, live, In April 2010, it was revealed that re-shoots of the film were needed. Slade, who previously said he would not be around for them, was seen, along with Stephenie Meyer, on set. The three main stars were also present.WEB,blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2010/05/twilight-eclipse-reshoots-with-robert-pattinson-kristen-stewart-and-taylor-lautner-were-fantastic.html,blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2010/05/twilight-eclipse-reshoots-with-robert-pattinson-kristen-stewart-and-taylor-lautner-were-fantastic.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20100506061833blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2010/05/twilight-eclipse-reshoots-with-robert-pattinson-kristen-stewart-and-taylor-lautner-were-fantastic.html,">web.archive.org/web/20100506061833blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2010/05/twilight-eclipse-reshoots-with-robert-pattinson-kristen-stewart-and-taylor-lautner-were-fantastic.html, dead, 2010-05-06, ‘Twilight: Eclipse’ reshoots with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner were ‘fantastic’, Zap2it, 2010-05-03, 2010-06-15, Wyck Godfrey, producer of the previous films in the series, stated in mid-2009 that they had every intention to make the film version of Breaking Dawn.NEWS, Gina McIntyre, On the set: ‘New Moon’ on the rise,www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-newmoon19-2009jul19,0,3033261.story?page=2, Los Angeles Times, 2009-07-16, 2009-07-16, 2009-07-19,www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-newmoon19-2009jul19,0,3033261.story?page=2," title="web.archive.org/web/20090719085610www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-newmoon19-2009jul19,0,3033261.story?page=2,">web.archive.org/web/20090719085610www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-newmoon19-2009jul19,0,3033261.story?page=2, live, Following months of speculation and cast rumors,MAGAZINE, Michael, Fleming, ‘Lautner’s “Moon” mileage’: Actor lines up Summit action vehicle,variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/lautner-s-moon-mileage-1118012950/, Variety (magazine), Variety, 2009-12-17, 2019-11-23, 2016-04-02,variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/lautner-s-moon-mileage-1118012950/," title="web.archive.org/web/20160402123541variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/lautner-s-moon-mileage-1118012950/,">web.archive.org/web/20160402123541variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/lautner-s-moon-mileage-1118012950/, live, WEB,movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-twilight-breaking-dawn.html, Big Questions Surround the Final ‘Twilight’ Film, 2009-12-03, 2011-06-28,movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-twilight-breaking-dawn.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20110628203459movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-twilight-breaking-dawn.html,">web.archive.org/web/20110628203459movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-twilight-breaking-dawn.html, live, it was officially announced on April 28, 2010, that Academy Award winner Bill Condon, who directed Gods and Monsters and Dreamgirls, would direct Breaking Dawn; producing the film will be Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt, and author Stephenie Meyer. “I’m very excited to get the chance to bring the climax of this saga to life on-screen. As fans of the series know, this is a one-of-a-kind book – and we’re hoping to create an equally unique cinematic experience,” said Bill Condon. A November 18, 2011 release date has been set for the first part, while the second is scheduled for release on November 16, 2012.WEB,www.mania.com/summit-confirms-breaking-dawn-director_article_122214.html, Summit Confirms Breaking Dawn Director, Mania.com, 2010-06-15, 2014-04-21,www.mania.com/summit-confirms-breaking-dawn-director_article_122214.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140421082721www.mania.com/summit-confirms-breaking-dawn-director_article_122214.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140421082721www.mania.com/summit-confirms-breaking-dawn-director_article_122214.html, live, WEB,www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=65746, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Release Date Set, ComingSoon.net, 2010-05-05, 2010-06-15, 2014-10-22,www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=65746," title="web.archive.org/web/20141022025234www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=65746,">web.archive.org/web/20141022025234www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=65746, live, Following that announcement, Summit officially confirmed that a two-part adaption of the fourth book would start production in the fall on June 11, 2010.WEB,www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=66978, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Confirmed for Two Films, ComingSoon.net, 2010-06-10, 2010-06-15, 2014-10-22,www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=66978," title="web.archive.org/web/20141022025230www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=66978,">web.archive.org/web/20141022025230www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=66978, live, With this announcement, it was made clear that all major actors, including the three lead roles, the Cullen family, and Charlie Swan, would return for both parts. Bill Condon was also confirmed to direct both parts.In order to keep the budget on both parts of Breaking Dawn reasonable, which would be substantially greater than the previous installments in the series, filming in Louisiana was also negotiated, providing larger tax credits for the studio to benefit from.Films{| class“wikitable”!Film!U.S. release date!Director(s)!Screenwriter(s)!Producer(s) | |||
| Twilight (2008 film)>Twilight|November 21, 2008|Catherine Hardwicke | Melissa Rosenberg | Mark Morgan (producer)>Mark Morgan and Wyck Godfrey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wyck Godfrey and Karen Rosenfelt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1>The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1)|November 18, 2011 | Bill Condon | Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Stephenie Meyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2>The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2)|November 16, 2012 |
Twilight (2008)
Twilight was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Melissa Rosenberg. It focuses on the development of a personal relationship between teenager Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), and the subsequent efforts of Edward and his family to keep Bella safe from a separate group of hostile vampires. Edward refuses to grant Bella’s request to transform her into a vampire so that they can be together forever, arguing that she should have a normal human life.The film was released theatrically starting on November 21, 2008. It grossed $35.7 million on its opening day,WEB,www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/days/?page=open&p.htm, Opening Day Records at the Box Office, Box Office Mojo, 2008-11-24, 2018-01-02,www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/days/?page=open&p.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20180102013246www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/days/?page=open&p.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20180102013246www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/days/?page=open&p.htm, dead, and has come to gross US$393.6 million worldwide. The DVD was released on March 21, 2009, and grossed an additional $238 million from sales.WEB, Twilight – DVD Sales,www.the-numbers.com/movies/2008/TWLIT-DVD.php, The Numbers, Nash Information Services, 2019-01-15, 2020-09-02,web.archive.org/web/20200902210613/https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Twilight-(2008), live, The Blu-ray disc edition of the film was released on March 21, 2009, in select locations, but was made more widely available at further retailers on May 5, 2009, grossing over $26 million;WEB, Twilight – Blu-ray Sales,www.the-numbers.com/movies/2008/TWLIT-DVD.php, The Numbers, Nash Information Services, 2019-01-15, 2020-09-02,web.archive.org/web/20200902210613/https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Twilight-(2008), live, getting to a total of over $264 million in home media sales.WEB, Twilight – Home Media Sales,www.the-numbers.com/movies/2008/TWLIT-DVD.php, The Numbers, Nash Information Services, 2019-01-15, 2020-09-02,web.archive.org/web/20200902210613/https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Twilight-(2008), live, The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)“>The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
(The Twilight Saga: New Moon) was directed by Chris Weitz and written by Melissa Rosenberg. The film follows the Cullens’ departure from Forks, and Bella Swan’s fall into a deep depression. This depression persists until Bella develops a strong friendship with Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). She consequently discovers that Jacob has unwillingly become a werewolf. Jacob and his tribe must protect Bella from Victoria, and a gregarious herd of vampires. Edward tells Bella that he will change her into a vampire if she agrees to marry him.The film was released theatrically starting on November 20, 2009, and set numerous records. It was at the time the biggest advance-ticket seller on FandangoWEB, Erik, Davis, ‘New Moon’ Now Fandango’s Biggest Advance Ticket Seller Ever!,www.fandango.com/movieblog/new-moon-now-fandangos-biggest-advance-ticket-seller-ever-585663.html, Fandango, 2009-11-16, 2009-11-20, 2014-02-02,www.fandango.com/movieblog/new-moon-now-fandangos-biggest-advance-ticket-seller-ever-585663.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140202100842www.fandango.com/movieblog/new-moon-now-fandangos-biggest-advance-ticket-seller-ever-585663.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140202100842www.fandango.com/movieblog/new-moon-now-fandangos-biggest-advance-ticket-seller-ever-585663.html, live, and held the biggest midnight opening in domestic (United States and Canada) box office history, grossing an estimated $26.3 million.NEWS, Pamela, McClintock, ‘New Moon’ shines at box office,variety.com/2009/biz/box-office/new-moon-shines-at-box-office-1118011718/, Reed Elsevier Inc., Variety, 2009-11-22, 2019-01-15, 2021-01-26,web.archive.org/web/20210126112036/https://variety.com/2009/biz/box-office/new-moon-shines-at-box-office-1118011718/, live, Its sequel, (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), broke that record in June 2010, grossing $72.7 million on its opening day domestically, becoming the biggest single-day opening in domestic history. New Moon is the thirteenth highest opening weekend in domestic history with $142,839,137.WEB, Biggest Opening Weekends at the Box Office,www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/, IMDb.com, Inc., Box Office Mojo, 2009-11-23, 2019-05-18,web.archive.org/web/20190518073310/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/, live, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)“>The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
(The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) was directed by David Slade and written by Melissa Rosenberg. The film follows Bella Swan as she develops awareness of the possible complications of marrying a vampire. Jacob Black and the rest of the wolves form a temporary alliance with the Cullens to battle Victoria and her army of newborn vampires to keep Bella safe. Jacob unsuccessfully tries to convince Bella to leave Edward and be with him instead. Edward proposes to Bella and she accepts it.The film was released theatrically starting on June 30, 2010, and is the first Twilight film to be released in IMAX. It set a new record for biggest midnight opening in domestic (United States and Canada) in box office history, grossing an estimated $30 million in over 4,000 theaters. The previous record holder was the previous film in the series, (The Twilight Saga: New Moon) with $26.3 million in 3,514 theaters.NEWS,www.reuters.com/article/us-eclipse/eclipse-takes-30-million-bite-from-midnight-box-office-idUSTRE65T4Q520100630, “Eclipse” Takes $30 Million Bite From Midnight Box Office, Reuters, 2010-06-30, 2019-01-16, 2019-01-17,web.archive.org/web/20190117070050/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eclipse/eclipse-takes-30-million-bite-from-midnight-box-office-idUSTRE65T4Q520100630, live, The film then scored the biggest Wednesday opening in domestic history with $68,533,840 beating (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen)’s $62 million.WEB,www.thehdroom.com/news/Twilight-Eclipse-68-Million-Opening-Day-is-Second-Best-All-Time/7056, Twilight Eclipse $68 Million Opening Day is Second Best All-Time, July 2010, 2010-07-06, 2014-02-20,www.thehdroom.com/news/Twilight-Eclipse-68-Million-Opening-Day-is-Second-Best-All-Time/7056," title="web.archive.org/web/20140220170707www.thehdroom.com/news/Twilight-Eclipse-68-Million-Opening-Day-is-Second-Best-All-Time/7056,">web.archive.org/web/20140220170707www.thehdroom.com/news/Twilight-Eclipse-68-Million-Opening-Day-is-Second-Best-All-Time/7056, live, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse has also become the film with the widest release ever, playing in over 4,416 theaters.WEB,boxofficemojo.com/alltime/widestindie.htm?page=WIDESTINDY&p=.htm, Widest Independent Releases at the Box Office, Boxofficemojo.com, 2010-06-15, 2010-06-16,archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20100616131633/http://boxofficemojo.com/alltime/widestindie.htm?page=WIDESTINDY&p=.htm, live, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (2011–2012)“>The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (2011–2012)
Part 1 (2011)“>Part 1 (2011)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn was directed by Bill Condon, and author Stephenie Meyer co-produced the film along with Karen Rosenfelt and Wyck Godfrey, with Melissa Rosenberg penning the script.MAGAZINE, Nicole, Sperling, It’s official: Bill Condon will direct Twilight’s final chapter ‘Breaking Dawn’,ew.com/article/2010/04/28/bill-condon-will-direct-twilights-final-chapter-breaking-dawn/, Entertainment Weekly, 2010-04-28, 2019-11-23,hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/04/28/bill-condon-will-direct-twilights-final-chapter-breaking-dawn/," title="web.archive.org/web/20100429031411hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/04/28/bill-condon-will-direct-twilights-final-chapter-breaking-dawn/,">web.archive.org/web/20100429031411hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/04/28/bill-condon-will-direct-twilights-final-chapter-breaking-dawn/, 2010-04-29, The book’s plot was split into two films, the first of which was released on November 18, 2011.WEB,www.collider.com/2010/05/04/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-release-date-november-18-2011/, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN Release Date November 18, 2011, Collider.com, 2010-05-04, 2010-06-15, 2010-11-29,www.collider.com/2010/05/04/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-release-date-november-18-2011," title="web.archive.org/web/20101129194115www.collider.com/2010/05/04/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-release-date-november-18-2011,">web.archive.org/web/20101129194115www.collider.com/2010/05/04/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-release-date-november-18-2011, live, The filming of Breaking Dawn began in November 2010.The first part follows Bella and Edward as they get married and Bella becomes pregnant. They deal with her struggle of being pregnant and nearly dying because of her half-human, half-vampire child.Part 2 (2012)“>Part 2 (2012)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 was released on November 16, 2012. The second part of Breaking Dawn sees the climax of Bella and Edward’s relationship. Bella must learn, as a newly transformed vampire, to use her special shield powers, as well as protect her half-human half-vampire daughter, Renesmee. The film also shows the final battle between The Cullens, along with vampires from the Denali Clan, and other vampire friends, as well as the wolves from the Quileute Tribe, against The Volturi.Future
In September 2016, Lionsgate co-chairman Patrick Wachsberger stated that a sequel was “a possibility”, but would only go ahead if Stephenie Meyer wanted to do one.WEB, Freeman, Molly, 2016-09-26, Lionsgate Co-Chairman: New Twilight Movie Is a ‘Possibility’,screenrant.com/lionsgate-twilight-saga-movie-sequel-possibility/, 2023-02-19, ScreenRant, On August 8, 2017, Variety reported that Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer had interest in having spinoffs made for The Twilight Saga, and wanted to create a writers’ room to explore the idea.WEB, Lang, Brent, 2017-08-08, Lionsgate Chief Says ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Twilight’ Have ‘More Stories to Tell’,variety.com/2017/film/news/lionsgate-ceo-more-hunger-games-twilight-1202520074/, 2023-02-19, Variety, On April 19, 2023, Lionsgate Television announced that a television series based on the Twilight Saga franchise was in early development.WEB,www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/twilight-tv-series-in-the-works-1235391710/, ‘Twilight’ TV Series in the Works (Exclusive), The Hollywood Reporter, Goldberg, Lesley, April 19, 2023, August 11, 2023, On November 26, 2023, Catherine Hardwicke went on the Happy Sad Confused podcast created by Josh Horowitz for the debut films 15th anniversary and discussed a possible pitching idea with Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega for the new Lionsgate reboot.WEB, Greco, Chloe,people.com/twilight-director-jenna-ortega-jacob-elordi-would-be-perfect-reboot-8406671, Twilight Director Says Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi Would Be ‘Perfect’ in a Reboot, People, November 26, 2023, November 29, 2023,Soundtracks
Twilight“>Twilight
(Twilight (soundtrack)|Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was chosen by music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas.NEWS,moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/09/19/are-pop-punks-paramore-a-good-fit-for-twilight/, James Montgomery, Are Pop-Punks Paramore A Good Fit For ‘Twilight’?, 2008-09-19, MTV, 2008-09-22, 2008-09-22,moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/09/19/are-pop-punks-paramore-a-good-fit-for-twilight/," title="web.archive.org/web/20080922211103moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/09/19/are-pop-punks-paramore-a-good-fit-for-twilight/,">web.archive.org/web/20080922211103moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/09/19/are-pop-punks-paramore-a-good-fit-for-twilight/, live, The album was released on November 4, 2008, by Patsavas’ Chop Shop label, in conjunction with Atlantic Records, and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, having sold about 165,000 copies in its first week of release, 29% of which were digital downloads.MAGAZINE, Katie Hasty, ‘Twilight’ Bumps AC/DC From Atop Billboard 200,www.billboard.com/articles/news/1043518/twilight-bumps-acdc-from-atop-billboard-200, Billboard (magazine), Billboard, 2008-11-12, 2008-11-12, 2019-08-08,web.archive.org/web/20190808124304/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1043518/twilight-bumps-acdc-from-atop-billboard-200, live, Twilight is the best-selling theatrical movie soundtrack in the United States since (Chicago: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture|Chicago) (2002).WEB, Paul Grein, Week Ending April 12, 2009: Breaking Records With Rascal Flatts,new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/33060/week-ending-april-12-2009-breaking-records-with-rascal-flatts/, Yahoo! Inc., 2009-04-15, 2009-12-02, 2012-07-11,new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/33060/week-ending-april-12-2009-breaking-records-with-rascal-flatts/," title="archive.today/20120711154132new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/33060/week-ending-april-12-2009-breaking-records-with-rascal-flatts/,">archive.today/20120711154132new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/33060/week-ending-april-12-2009-breaking-records-with-rascal-flatts/, dead, “Decode”, by Paramore, was the first single released from the soundtrack. It premiered on Paramore’s fan club site and Stephenie Meyer’s official website on October 1, 2008.WEB,www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/10/01/hayley_williams, Hayley Williams on Twilight, TwilightTheSoundtrack.com, 2008-10-01, 2008-10-16, 2009-09-19,www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/10/01/hayley_williams/," title="web.archive.org/web/20090919131405www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/10/01/hayley_williams/,">web.archive.org/web/20090919131405www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/10/01/hayley_williams/, live, WEB,stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html, *October 1, 2008*, StephenieMeyer.com, 2008-10-13, 2015-05-02,stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20150502064003stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html,">web.archive.org/web/20150502064003stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html, live, The song was certified Platinum in the U.S. on February 16, 2010, selling over 1,000,000 copies. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2010 for Best Song Written for a Movie. “Go All the Way (Into the Twilight)”, by Perry Farrell, was the second single released from the soundtrack. It premiered on Meyer’s website on October 23, 2008.WEB,www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/10/23/perry-farrell-song-unveiled/, Perry Farrell song unveiled!, TwilightTheSoundtrack.com, 2008-10-23, 2008-10-28, 2009-02-20,www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/10/23/perry-farrell-song-unveiled/," title="web.archive.org/web/20090220112913www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/10/23/perry-farrell-song-unveiled/,">web.archive.org/web/20090220112913www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/10/23/perry-farrell-song-unveiled/, live, WEB,stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html, *October 23, 2008*, StephenieMeyer.com, 2008-10-28, 2015-05-02,stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20150502064003stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html,">web.archive.org/web/20150502064003stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html, live, (Twilight (soundtrack)#Twilight: The Score|Twilight: The Score) was composed and orchestrated by Carter Burwell over a 9- to 10-week period, and was recorded and mixed in about 2 weeks in late September 2008.WEB, Carter Burwell, Projects – Twilight,www.carterburwell.com/projects/Twilight.html, Twilight, 2008-11-03, 2009-12-16,www.carterburwell.com/projects/Twilight.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20091216175517www.carterburwell.com/projects/Twilight.html,">web.archive.org/web/20091216175517www.carterburwell.com/projects/Twilight.html, dead, Burwell began the score with a “Love Theme” for Bella and Edward’s relationship, a variation of which became “Bella’s Lullaby” that Robert Pattinson plays in the film, and that is included on the Twilight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The original theme is featured throughout the film, and serves to “play the romance that drives the story”. Another theme Burwell composed was a “Predator Theme”, which opens the film, and is intended to play Edward’s vampire nature. Other themes include a bass-line, drum beat and distorted guitar sound for the nomadic vampires, and a melody for the Cullen family. Twilight: The Score was released digitally on November 25, 2008, and in stores on December 9.WEB, ‘Score’ Album Announced!,www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/11/10/%E2%80%98score%E2%80%99-album-announced/, Twilight, 2008-11-10, 2008-11-14, 2009-04-22,www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/11/10/%E2%80%98score%E2%80%99-album-announced/," title="web.archive.org/web/20090422053940www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/11/10/%E2%80%98score%E2%80%99-album-announced/,">web.archive.org/web/20090422053940www.twilightthesoundtrack.com/2008/11/10/%E2%80%98score%E2%80%99-album-announced/, live, NEWS,www.filmmusicmag.com/?p=1565, Mikael Carlsson, “Twilight” Assigned to Carter Burwell, 2008-06-10, Film Music Magazine, 2008-09-22, 2009-12-06,www.filmmusicmag.com/?p=1565," title="web.archive.org/web/20091206184612www.filmmusicmag.com/?p=1565,">web.archive.org/web/20091206184612www.filmmusicmag.com/?p=1565, live, The Twilight Saga: New Moon“>The Twilight Saga: New Moon
(The Twilight Saga: New Moon (soundtrack)|The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)) had, once again, Alexandra Patsavas as music supervisor;MAGAZINE, David J., Prince, Death Cab For Cutie Scores Lead ‘New Moon’ Single,www.billboard.com/articles/news/267579/death-cab-for-cutie-scores-lead-new-moon-single, Billboard (magazine), Billboard, 2009-08-27, 2009-08-27, 2018-11-14,web.archive.org/web/20181114145918/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267579/death-cab-for-cutie-scores-lead-new-moon-single, live, while (The Twilight Saga: New Moon (soundtrack)#The Twilight Saga: New Moon (The Score)|The Twilight Saga: New Moon (The Score)), was composed by Alexandre Desplat.NEWS, Alex Billington, Alexandre Desplat is Scoring Twilight Saga: New Moon?!,www.firstshowing.net/2009/04/24/alexandre-desplat-is-scoring-twilight-saga-new-moon/, First Showing, 2009-05-04, 2009-04-27,www.firstshowing.net/2009/04/24/alexandre-desplat-is-scoring-twilight-saga-new-moon/," title="web.archive.org/web/20090427141127www.firstshowing.net/2009/04/24/alexandre-desplat-is-scoring-twilight-saga-new-moon/,">web.archive.org/web/20090427141127www.firstshowing.net/2009/04/24/alexandre-desplat-is-scoring-twilight-saga-new-moon/, live, The movie’s director, Chris Weitz, has a working relationship with Desplat, who scored one of his previous films, The Golden Compass (2007). The Twilight Saga: New Moon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on October 16, 2009WEB, New Moon Soundtrack New Release Date: Friday, October 16th,www.newmoonthesoundtrack.com/2009/10/13/new-moon-soundtrack-new-release-date-friday-october-16th/, Summit Entertainment, 2009-10-13, 2009-10-13, {{Dead link|date=September 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} by Patsavas’ Chop Shop label, in conjunction with Atlantic Records. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, later jumped to No. 1 with 153,000 copies sold. The Twilight Saga: New Moon: The Score was released on November 24, 2009.The Twilight Saga: Eclipse“>The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
(The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (soundtrack)|The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)) had, once again, Alexandra Patsavas as music supervisor. It was released on June 8, 2010, by Patsavas’ Chop Shop label, in conjunction with Atlantic Records.WEB, James, Montgomery, ‘Eclipse’ Soundtrack Due June 8,www.mtv.com/news/1637325/eclipse-soundtrack-due-june-8/, MTV, 2010-04-19, 2010-04-21, 2020-11-15,www.mtv.com/news/1637325/eclipse-soundtrack-due-june-8/," title="web.archive.org/web/20201115120209www.mtv.com/news/1637325/eclipse-soundtrack-due-june-8/,">web.archive.org/web/20201115120209www.mtv.com/news/1637325/eclipse-soundtrack-due-june-8/, live, The lead single from the soundtrack, “Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)”, performed by the British band Muse, was released on May 17, 2010.NEWS, Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever) – Coming May 17th,muse.mu/news/article/652/neutron-star-collision-love-is-forever---coming-may-17th/, muse.mu, 2010-05-07, 2010-05-07, 2020-11-26,web.archive.org/web/20201126181846/https://www.muse.mu/news/article/652/neutron-star-collision-love-is-forever---coming-may-17th, dead, The soundtrack debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart with estimated sales of 144,000 copies.The film’s score, (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (soundtrack)#Score|The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (The Score)), was composed by Howard Shore, who composed the scores for The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003).NEWS, Howard Shore to score ‘Twilight: Eclipse’,moviescoremagazine.com/2010/01/howard-shore-to-score-twilight-eclipse/, MovieScore, 2010-01-22, 2010-01-22, dead,moviescoremagazine.com/2010/01/howard-shore-to-score-twilight-eclipse/," title="web.archive.org/web/20100125004458moviescoremagazine.com/2010/01/howard-shore-to-score-twilight-eclipse/,">web.archive.org/web/20100125004458moviescoremagazine.com/2010/01/howard-shore-to-score-twilight-eclipse/, 2010-01-25, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1“>The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
(The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (soundtrack)|The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1: (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)) saw the release of two singles: “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri and “It Will Rain” by Bruno Mars. The former reached number thirty one and the latter of the two number three on the Billboard Hot 100.The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2“>The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
Reception
Box office performance
Twilight grossed over $7 million in ticket sales from midnight showings alone on November 21, 2008.NEWS, Pamela McClintock, ‘Twilight’ shining bright at box office,variety.com/2008/film/news/twilight-shining-bright-at-box-office-1117996294/, Variety, 2008-11-21, 2008-11-22, 2016-01-29,variety.com/2008/film/news/twilight-shining-bright-at-box-office-1117996294/," title="web.archive.org/web/20160129190303variety.com/2008/film/news/twilight-shining-bright-at-box-office-1117996294/,">web.archive.org/web/20160129190303variety.com/2008/film/news/twilight-shining-bright-at-box-office-1117996294/, live, It grossed $35.7 million on its opening day. For its opening weekend in the United States and Canada, Twilight accumulated $69.6 million from 3,419 theaters at an average of $20,368 per theater.WEB,www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=weekend&id=twilight08.htm, Twilight (2008) Weekend Box Office Results, Box Office Mojo, 2009-11-21, 2019-08-08,web.archive.org/web/20190808131252/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=weekend&id=twilight08.htm, live, The film has made $192.7 million in the United States and Canada, and a further $200.8 million in international territories for a total of $393.6 million worldwide.WEB,www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=twilight08.htm, Twilight (2008), Box Office Mojo, 2012-07-11, 2019-10-10,web.archive.org/web/20191010060906/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=twilight08.htm, live, The film was released on DVD in North America on March 21, 2009, through midnight release parties, and sold over 3 million units in its first day.PRESS RELEASE, Summit Home Entertainment’s Saturday Release of Twilight Unleashes With Over 3 Million Units Sold,news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-22-2009/0004992497&EDATE=, Summit Entertainment, 2009-03-22, 2009-03-22, dead,news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=%2Fwww%2Fstory%2F03-22-2009%2F0004992497&EDATE=," title="web.archive.org/web/20090326032320news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=%2Fwww%2Fstory%2F03-22-2009%2F0004992497&EDATE=,">web.archive.org/web/20090326032320news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=%2Fwww%2Fstory%2F03-22-2009%2F0004992497&EDATE=, 2009-03-26, It has continued to sell units, totaling as of July 2012, making $201,323,629.The Twilight Saga: New Moon set records for advance ticket sales, causing some theaters to add additional showings.WEB, “New Moon” Smashes “Potter” Midnight Ticket Sales Record,www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-new-moon,0,4876088.story?track=rss, KTLA, 2009-11-20, 2009-11-21,www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-new-moon,0,4876088.story?track=rss," title="web.archive.org/web/20110511113716www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-new-moon,0,4876088.story?track=rss,">web.archive.org/web/20110511113716www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-new-moon,0,4876088.story?track=rss, 2011-05-11, dead, The film set records as the biggest midnight opening in domestic (United States and Canada) box office history, grossing an estimated $26.3 million in 3,514 theatres, before expanding to 4,024 theaters. The record was previously held by Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which grossed $22.2 million domestically during its midnight premiere. The film grossed $72.7 million on its opening day domestically, becoming the biggest single-day opening in domestic history, beating The Dark Knight’s $67.2 million. This opening strongly contributed to another record: the first time that the top ten films at the domestic box office had a combined gross of over $100 million in a single day.WEB, Brandon Gray, ‘New Moon’ Shatters Opening Day Record,www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2626&p=.htm, IMDb.com, Inc., Box Office Mojo, 2009-11-21, 2009-11-21, 2019-06-11,web.archive.org/web/20190611132900/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2626&p=.htm, live, The opening weekend of The Twilight Saga: New Moon is the ninth-highest opening weekend in domestic history with $142,839,137. The film also has the sixth highest worldwide opening weekend with $274.9 million total.WEB, All Time Worldwide Opening Records at the Box Office,www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/worldwideopenings.htm, IMDb.com, Inc., Box Office Mojo, 2009-11-23, 2011-06-23,www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/worldwideopenings.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20110623165250www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/worldwideopenings.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20110623165250www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/worldwideopenings.htm, live, {| class=“wikitable sortable” border=“1” style="text-align: center;”- (A) indicates the adjusted totals based on current ticket prices (calculated by Box Office Mojo).
Critical response
While The Twilight Saga has been successful at the box office, critical reception of the films was mixed.New York Press critic Armond White called Twilight “a genuine pop classic”,White, Armond (2008-11-21). “Twilight: Bronte Never Dies” {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219230809www.nypress.com/article-18961-twilight-bronte-never-dies.html |date=2008-12-19 }}, New York Press. Retrieved on 2008-01-10. and praised Hardwicke for turning “Meyer’s book series into a Brontë-esque vision”.White, Armond (2008-01-07). “Better-Than List 2008” {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218114318nypress.com/article-19237-better-than-list-2008.html |date=2009-02-18 }}, New York Press. Retrieved on 2008-01-10. USA Today gave the film two out of four stars and Claudia Puig wrote: “Meyer is said to have been involved in the production of Twilight, but her novel was substantially more absorbing than the unintentionally funny and quickly forgettable film.“Puig, Claudia (2008-11-20). “Twilight” {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111025091533www.usatoday.com/life/movies/reviews/2008-11-19-twilight_N.htm?csp=IMDBreviews |date=2011-10-25 }}, USA Today. Retrieved on 2009-03-23.Robert Ignizio of the Cleveland Scene described The Twilight Saga: New Moon as an “entertaining fantasy”, and noted that it “has a stronger visual look [than Twilight] and does a better job with its action scenes while still keeping the focus on the central love triangle.“WEB, Robert Ignizio, Twilight sequel is better than its predecessor,www.clevescene.com/reel-cleveland/archives/2009/11/19/twilight-sequel-is-better-than-its-predecessor, Cleveland Scene, 2009-11-19, 2009-11-19, 2020-09-28,web.archive.org/web/20200928002409/https://www.clevescene.com/reel-cleveland/archives/2009/11/19/twilight-sequel-is-better-than-its-predecessor, live, Michael O’Sullivan of The Washington Post gave the film two and half stars out of four, praised Kristen Stewart’s performance in the film and wrote: “Despite melodrama that, at times, is enough to induce diabetes, there’s enough wolf whistle in this sexy, scary romp to please anyone.“NEWS, Michael, O’Sullivan, The Twilight Saga: New Moon,www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/the-twilight-saga-new-moon,1158191/critic-review.html,www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/the-twilight-saga-new-moon,1158191/critic-review.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20121109153311www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/the-twilight-saga-new-moon,1158191/critic-review.html,">web.archive.org/web/20121109153311www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/the-twilight-saga-new-moon,1158191/critic-review.html, dead, 2012-11-09, The Washington Post, 2009-11-20, 2009-11-21, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer gave the film a “B” grading and said, “the movie looks tremendous, the dialogue works, there are numerous well placed jokes, the acting is on point.“NEWS, Laremy, Legel, Review: ‘New Moon’ a definite improvement,www.seattlepi.com/movies/412456_film30970631.html, Hearst Seattle Media, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2009-11-19, 2009-11-21, 2018-04-29,web.archive.org/web/20180429013919/https://www.seattlepi.com/ae/movies/article/Review-New-Moon-a-definite-improvement-887579.php, live, Mick LaSalle from the San Francisco Chronicle responded with a more mixed review, stating, “[E]xpect this film to satisfy its fans. Everybody else, get ready for a bizarre soap opera/pageant, consisting of a succession of static scenes with characters loping into the frame to announce exactly what they’re thinking.“NEWS, Mick LaSalle, Review: ‘Twilight Saga: New Moon’,www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/19/DD0O1AN7L9.DTL, San Francisco Chronicle, 2009-11-19, 2009-11-19, 2009-11-22,www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2009%2F11%2F19%2FDD0O1AN7L9.DTL," title="web.archive.org/web/20091122072544www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2009%2F11%2F19%2FDD0O1AN7L9.DTL,">web.archive.org/web/20091122072544www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2009%2F11%2F19%2FDD0O1AN7L9.DTL, live, Roger Ebert gave the film 1 star out of 4 and said that it “takes the tepid achievement of Twilight, guts it, and leaves it for undead.“NEWS, Roger Ebert, The Twilight Saga: New Moon,www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-twilight-saga-new-moon-2009, Rogerebert.com, 2009-11-28, 2009-11-25, 2009-11-22,rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20091118%2FREVIEWS%2F911199998," title="web.archive.org/web/20091122072733rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20091118%2FREVIEWS%2F911199998,">web.archive.org/web/20091122072733rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20091118%2FREVIEWS%2F911199998, live, The release of the movie has also inspired feminist criticism, with Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly making light of the claim that Edward Cullen is little better than a stalker.MAGAZINE, Owen, Gleiberman, Edward Cullen, stalker? Yes, but so is the hero of ‘The Graduate’,ew.com/article/2009/11/30/edward-cullen-stalker/, Entertainment Weekly, 2009-11-30, 2019-11-23,movie-critics.ew.com/2009/11/30/edward-cullen-stalker/," title="web.archive.org/web/20091202193242movie-critics.ew.com/2009/11/30/edward-cullen-stalker/,">web.archive.org/web/20091202193242movie-critics.ew.com/2009/11/30/edward-cullen-stalker/, 2009-12-02, In any case, the influx of female viewers into the theaters indicates the increasing importance of the female demographic in dictating Hollywood’s tastes.MAGAZINE, Owen, Gleiberman, New Moon: Why Its Girl-driven Success is Good for the Future of Movies,ew.com/article/2009/11/26/new-moon-why-its-good-for-the-future-of-movies/, Entertainment Weekly, 2009-11-26, 2019-11-23,movie-critics.ew.com/2009/11/26/new-moon-why-its-good-for-the-future-of-movies/," title="web.archive.org/web/20091129143913movie-critics.ew.com/2009/11/26/new-moon-why-its-good-for-the-future-of-movies/,">web.archive.org/web/20091129143913movie-critics.ew.com/2009/11/26/new-moon-why-its-good-for-the-future-of-movies/, 2009-11-29, dead, The Hollywood Reporter posted a positive review of (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), saying the film “nails it”.NEWS, Honeycutt, Kirk,www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/twilight-saga-eclipse-film-review-29767, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse – Film Review, The Hollywood Reporter, 2010-06-22, 2019-11-23,www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-film-review-1004101007.story," title="web.archive.org/web/20100629235628www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-film-review-1004101007.story,">web.archive.org/web/20100629235628www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-film-review-1004101007.story, June 29, 2010, Variety reports that the film “finally feels more like the blockbuster this top-earning franchise deserves”.NEWS,variety.com/2010/film/reviews/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-1117943068/, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Variety, 2010-06-27, 2019-11-20, Peter, Debruge, 2021-01-25,web.archive.org/web/20210125022148/https://variety.com/2010/film/reviews/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-1117943068/, live, One review stated the film was the best in The Twilight Saga so far, acknowledging that, “The person who should be worried is Bill Condon, the director tapped for the two-part finale, (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (disambiguation)|Breaking Dawn). He’s got a real challenge to make movies as good as Eclipse.“WEB,www.freep.com/article/20100629/ENT01/6290373/Review-Eclipse-best-film-in-Twilight-Saga-, Review: ‘Eclipse’ best film in ‘Twilight Saga’, Detroit Free Press, freep.com, 2010-06-29, dead,www.freep.com/article/20100629/ENT01/6290373/Review-Eclipse-best-film-in-Twilight-Saga-," title="web.archive.org/web/20100702023904www.freep.com/article/20100629/ENT01/6290373/Review-Eclipse-best-film-in-Twilight-Saga-,">web.archive.org/web/20100702023904www.freep.com/article/20100629/ENT01/6290373/Review-Eclipse-best-film-in-Twilight-Saga-, July 2, 2010, A.O. Scott of The New York Times praised David Slade’s ability to make an entertaining film, calling it funny and better than its predecessors, but pointed out the acting hasn’t improved much.NEWS, A. O. Scott,movies.nytimes.com/2010/06/30/movies/30twilight.html?ref=movies, Movie Review - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - Global Warming Among the Undead - NYTimes.com, The New York Times, 2010-06-29, 2010-06-30, 2020-09-15,web.archive.org/web/20200915053358/https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/30/movies/30twilight.html?ref=movies, live, A more negative review said that while ”Eclipse restores some of the energy New Moon zapped out of the franchise and has enough quality performances to keep it involving”, the film “isn’t quite the adrenaline-charged game-changer for love story haters that its marketing might lead you to believe. The majority of the ‘action’ remains protracted and not especially scintillating should-we-or-shouldn’t-we conversations between the central triangle.“WEB, Berkshire, Geoff,newyork.metromix.com/movies/movie_review/the-twilight-saga-eclipse/2035253/content, ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ review | Metromix New York, Newyork.metromix.com, 2010-06-29, 2012-03-30,newyork.metromix.com/movies/movie_review/the-twilight-saga-eclipse/2035253/content," title="web.archive.org/web/20120330163152newyork.metromix.com/movies/movie_review/the-twilight-saga-eclipse/2035253/content,">web.archive.org/web/20120330163152newyork.metromix.com/movies/movie_review/the-twilight-saga-eclipse/2035253/content, live, Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun Times gave the film a more positive review than for the first two films in the saga, but still felt the movie was a constant, unclever conversation between the three main characters. He criticized the “gazes” both Edward and Jacob give Bella throughout the movie, and noted that the mountain range that appears in the film looks “like landscapes painted by that guy on TV who shows you how to paint stuff like that.” He also predicted that a lack of understanding for the film series in general would not bode well with the audience, stating, “I doubt anyone not intimately familiar with the earlier installments could make head or tails of the opening scenes.” He gave the film 2 stars out of 4.NEWS,www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-2010, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, RogerEbert.com, 2010-06-28, 2020-02-26, Roger, Ebert, 2021-02-13,web.archive.org/web/20210213125253/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-2010, live, Breaking Dawn – Part 1 received mostly negative reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 25% of critics (of the 207 counted reviews) gave the film a positive review, and the site’s consensus reads “Slow, joyless and loaded with unintentionally humorous moments, Breaking Dawn Part 1 may satisfy the Twilight faithful, but it’s strictly for fans of the franchise”. Part 2 had a mixed critical reception but was much more favorable than Part 1. Richard Roeper said that “The fifth and final entry in the historically successful Twilight franchise is the most self-aware and in some ways the most entertaining”, giving it a grade C+.WEB, Roeper, Richard, Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 {{!, RichardRoeper.com |url=http://www.richardroeper.com/reviews/twilightsagabreakingdawnpart2.aspx |website=Rchardroeper.com |access-date=February 26, 2020 |archive-date=September 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924205516www.richardroeper.com/reviews/twilightsagabreakingdawnpart2.aspx |url-status=live }}{| class=“wikitable sortable”Home media sales
List indicator(s)- (B) indicates the yearly rank based on the number of DVDs sold during the year released (calculated by The Numbers).
Twilight in popular culture
In 2010, a parody film, Vampires Suck, starring Jenn Proske, Matt Lanter, and Chris Riggi, was released, its material largely based on Twilight and its sequel, (The Twilight Saga: New Moon). Though the film was a critical failure, with Rotten Tomatoes critics giving it an approval rating of only 4%, it was a financial success, opening at number one in the United States and grossing more than $80,000,000 worldwide, against a $20,000,000 budget.WEB, Vampires Suck (2010) – Financial Information,www.the-numbers.com/movie/Vampires-Suck, 2022-02-14, The Numbers, {{Citation|title=Vampires Suck|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/vampires_suck|language=en|access-date=2022-02-14}} In 2012, another parody film, Breaking Wind, featuring a cast of unknown actors, was released straight to DVD by Lionsgate Home Entertainment.NEWS, Murray, Noel, Breaking Wind {{!, Film|url=https://www.avclub.com/articles/breaking-wind%2C72719/|newspaper=The A.V. Club|access-date=29 November 2012|date=23 April 2012|archive-date=18 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718225121www.avclub.com/articles/breaking-wind,72719/|url-status=live}}The successful animated film Hotel Transylvania briefly parodied the Twilight Saga, namely the scene in which Edward reveals his vampirism to Bella in the woods near Forks High School. The scene, which lasts only a few seconds, can be seen playing on an airplane TV as Count Dracula attempts to convince Jonathan to forgive him and come back to Hotel Transylvania.WEB,www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2012/09/hotel_transylvania_review.html, ‘Hotel Transylvania’ review: Kid-friendly monster mash never lives up to the promise of its premise {{!, NOLA.com |access-date=2015-04-16 |archive-date=2018-06-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625095536www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2012/09/hotel_transylvania_review.html |url-status=live }}Movie Reviews – ‘Hotel Transylvania’ – Vampire Gags, Minus The Bite : NPR {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701195516www.npr.org/2012/09/27/161546671/hotel-transylvania-vampire-gags-minus-the-bite |date=2017-07-01 }} by Ian Buckwalter. NPR (September 27, 2012).In 2019, Russian figure skater Alena Kostornaia used music from the Twilight and (The Twilight Saga: New Moon|New Moon) soundtracks for her free program. With this program, she later became the European champion, and was the favourite for the world title before the championship’s cancellation in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.See also
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