A Note to Fans from Bill Condon

Yesterday, it was announced that Bill Condon will be the

Director for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.

Today, Bill Condon addresses Twilight fans on the

The Twilight Saga's Facebook.

Greetings Twihards, Twifans, Twilight Moms, Team Edward, Team Jacob and Team Switzerland,

I just want to say hello to all of you and let you know that I'm stoked to be getting underway on the adventure of making BREAKING DAWN. As you've probably heard, I've been given a very warm welcome by Stephenie and Team Summit - who are super-focused, as you know, on getting these movies right. I'm pretty busy bringing myself up to speed on what you already know by heart: I've read BREAKING DAWN twice, rewatched Catherine's and Chris's movies 2-3 times each, have all four CDs playing in my car, and have Catherine's notebook, Mark Cotta Vaz's companion books, and even Volume 1 of the graphic novel here on my desk - a corner of my office is starting to look like Hot Topic. I realize that this barely qualifies me for "newborn" status in the universe you've been living inside for a few years now, but a guy's gotta start somewhere.

Like many of you, I've always been slightly obsessed with vampires, dating back to the prime-time series DARK SHADOWS, which I followed avidly as a kid. But that alone hadn't been enough to get me interested in making a vampire movie, even though my early screenwriting and directing efforts grew out of a great love for horror movies and thrillers. Since making GODS AND MONSTERS thirteen years ago, however, I've been yearning for a return to a story with Gothic overtones.

The wonderful world that Stephenie has created has obviously struck a chord with you, and I don't think it's difficult to see why. For me, her characters are simultaneously timeless, yet very modern. Rooted in a beautiful, real landscape with a great sense of place, Bella, Edward, Jacob, and the rest of the Forks/La Push menagerie, experience emotions that are primal, and universal: desire, despair, jealousy - and it all comes to fruition in BREAKING DAWN. This is a final chapter in the best sense; not just wide in scope and scale, but emotionally charged and intense throughout.

I'm a huge admirer of the already-iconic Kristen, Robert, and Taylor, and wanted to be the one to work with them as they face the challenges of bringing your beloved characters to the end of their journeys. Really, what could be more fun than that?

Please feel free to ask questions in the comments section below, and I'll do my best to answer them. I hope that this will be the first of many occasions I'll get to check in with you as we set to work bringing BREAKING DAWN to the screen. I am excited and grateful to have all of you alongside me for my TWILIGHT journey.

All best,

Bill Condon

P.S. Answer #1: No, there won't be any musical numbers

Robert Pattinson in The 2010 TIME 100

Rob has been listed in The 2010 TIME 100, a list the world's most influential people!

The Director of New Moon, Christ Weitz, had this to day about Rob:

"I have to be careful about what I write here because it will be tweeted the moment TIME hits the stands. And if I say something bad about Rob Pattinson, I'm dead meat. That's the devotion the Twilight films inspire. It's certainly not how he planned it. And though I am continually impressed by the aplomb with which he handles the hysteria, I occasionally think he would take it all back if given the chance. Because essentially, Rob, 23, is a reserved, bookish sort of specimen, a guy who'd rather spend the night at the corner table in the pub with friends — a bit of a weirdo, frankly, in the best sense.

So how to write about someone who seems to answer Freud's rhetorical question, What do women want? Perhaps it's just worth pointing out that it'd be fun to have a beer with him even if he weren't Edward Cullen. That we haven't seen a tenth of what he can do onscreen. And that important things, beyond the veil of Hollywood, occupy his time too — music, conversation, ideas, a sense of the absurd. Which, maybe, explains why he never gets to my e-mails. I love you, Rob! Call me!"

LA Times - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is a bloodbath for the Cullens

Here is a great article from the LA Times with members of the Eclipse Cast:

The family that slays together, stays together.

At least that's the case for the Cullen brood.

In "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," which hits theaters June 30, Seattle is ravaged by a series of killings caused by an army of newborn vampires controlled by revenge-seeking bloodsucker Victoria. To combat the threat against Bella ( Kristen Stewart) in this third installment of the franchise, the Cullens must band together and join forces with their sworn enemies, the wolf pack.

"The whole family is in a vulnerable position because of the love we have for Bella," said Elizabeth Reaser, who plays matriarch Esme Cullen. "If she's not OK, we're not OK."

In the past, we've seen the clan hit baseballs so hard that they can play only in a thunder storm, to block out the sound. And we've watched the buttoned-up human imposters welcome Bella into their home as the human girlfriend of one of their own — the handsome Edward.

"This time around, you get to see their true vampire-ness," said Peter Facinelli, who plays head vampire Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the series based on the bestselling books by Stephenie Meyer.

What can we expect from the pale-faced Cullen family (which includes the Hale siblings) this go around? Here's what the actors say audiences can expect from the story and their characters:

Facinelli: "For me, as Carlisle, it's an exciting portion of the series. Carlisle is very compassionate and he has a lot of killing to do in this movie. I joke, after he kills the bad guys, he says he's sorry in his head. And, you know, he's calm and level-headed. He's the rock of the family. He usually has a lot of information to draw from because Alice can see into the future and Edward can read minds. In this third movie, he's not getting that information. Neither one of his sources are working, so he's kind of flying blind."

Reaser: "Esme is still a vampire. She still wants to kill people all day long. It was interesting to get in touch with the vampire side of her in ways that haven't really been explored. Her family is in danger and that brings out the mama bear in her.

Ashley Greene (as Alice Cullen): "Yeah, she's delicate and prissy at times, but Alice gets a little edgier with each installment. And with these vampires messing with her family and the people she loves, you're going to see a bit of her toughness. It's a reminder to the audience that even though we restrain ourselves at times, we're still vampires and we're dangerous. You're going to see the dark, dangerous side of Alice."

Kellan Lutz (as Emmett Cullen): "You're going to see a smile on Emmett's face from start to finish. He just loves to fight. And there's a lot of fighting. He sort of plays bigger in this one than the others."

Jackson Rathbone (as Jasper Hale): "You'll get to see a little bit of the root of what makes Jasper so withdrawn and quiet in the Cullen family. Fans will get some of Jasper's back story in ‘Eclipse.' I got to wear the whole Civil War gear and everything. There's a bit of the softer and darker side of Jasper in this film."

Nikki Reed (as Rosalie Hale): "You see a reason for her attitude. I think fans will feel for her. There was a bit of that in ‘New Moon.' Fans got to see a bit of her sensitive side. Her sane side. Her logical side. And her desire to help her family. This time around, she is much more of a participant. She's a survivor. This is her family. So if protecting Bella means protecting her family, she's going to do it."

Robert Pattinson (as Edward Cullen): Snagging a phone interview with the brooding dreamboat — who was overseas shooting his latest film, "Bel Ami" — proved difficult. So what can we expect from the lovesick Edward? He promises to love Bella "every moment of forever," as the trailer reveals. He's still hesitant about her becoming a vampire. He's determined to protect her from Victoria. And he's vying with Jacob for her affections. Oh, the life of an antique teenage vampire.


What do you think about what the cast had to say about their characters in Eclipse? Isn't Peter joking that Carlisle says "sorry" after killing bad guys hilarious?!

Bill Condon to Direct Breaking Dawn

Today Summit Entertainment announced that Bill Condon will the the Director for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn!

Los Angeles, CA April 28, 2010 – Summit Entertainment has confirmed that Academy Award® winner Bill Condon will direct THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN, is currently being written by Melissa Rosenberg, and will star Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt, and Stephenie Meyer will produce the project.

"Bringing Stephenie Meyer's BREAKING DAWN to the screen requires a graceful and intelligent hand and we believe Bill Condon is exactly the right steward, having shown equal and abundant talents of immense creativity and subtle sensitivity,” said Erik Feig, President of Production and Acquisitions, for Summit Entertainment.

Added author Stephenie Meyer, "I'm so thrilled that Bill wants to work with us. I think he's going to be a great fit, and I'm excited to see what he does with the material."

“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.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.

Condon is well known for writing and directing DREAMGIRLS, KINSEY, and GODS AND MONSTERS, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1999. He was nominated for a second Oscar for his screenplay for the movie musical CHICAGO in 2003. Most recently the multi-hyphenate directed the pilot episode for the Showtime series “The Big C” and produced the 81st Annual Academy Awards telecast, hosted by Hugh Jackman.

Source: The Twilight Saga Facebook

Here is more information about Bill Condon

So....what do you think? Do you think that Bill Condon was the right choice to direct Breaking Dawn? Is there someone else you would prefer? Or are you just happy that a Director has been chosen?

Also, what do you think about Stephenie Meyer being a Producer on the film?

Bella's Engagment Ring For Sale

A replica of course. Click here to find out more.
Is the ring what you envisioned it would be? Or did you expect something else?

The Eclipse Website is LIVE

Check out the new Eclipse website!

Check out the webiste http://www.eclipsethemovie.com/ to see the trailers, photos, & more!

Eclipse Trailer in HD

Watch the Official Eclipse Trailer in HD!



Also...Gossip Cop has reported that Rob, Kristen, and Taylor will be on The Oprah Winfrey Show on May 13th!


What do you think about the Eclipse trailer? How about the newborn vampires, the battle scene, the wolves, the engagement ring....everything?

Eclipse Trailer #2

 Eclipse Trailer #2

Wicked Awesome!!

 If you've missed Oprah then here is it:

1:39 of Eclipse Heaven!

Thanks to UnofficiallyEclipse for posting!

Win Tickets to the Eclipse Premiere

Teen Vogue is hosting a chance to win tickets to the Eclipse Premiere!

"Two lucky winners and their guets will go to Hollywood's coolest party: the premiere of Eclipse in Los Angeles. We'll fly everyone to check out the star-studded red carpet with Kristen, Robert, and Taylor - and be among the first to see the latest Twilight installment on the big screen."

ENTER HERE

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If you win...you're welcome! *cough* takemewithyou *cough*

Eclipse Soundtrack Release Date

The release date for the Eclipse soundtrack will be June 8th! Unfortunately the cover art and the track list are still unavailable.

You can pre-order the Eclipse Soundtrack from Amazon here.

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Who are you hoping makes it on the Eclipse soundtrack?

Oceans 808 Sprinkle Me Pretty Event

"SPRINKLE ME PRETTY" Event

OCEANS 808

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

4:30PM-9:00PM

~ FREE COVER ~ FREE PARKING~

A fun early evening of laughing, mingling for the ladies (men too!) of demonstrations, shopping, fashion, shows, sampling, massages, & more.

50 "Pretty Bags" & other give aways

1/2 Off Selected pupus & drinks ~ Three Olives specials all night

Book now - for every 10 friends receive a complimentary pupu platter & a bottle of champagne! Call Star to book at 808-382-4531

Three Olives, Fit for a Goddess, Modern Stylist, Cookies Jewlery, Scentsy, Love Peace, Roaming Runway, Belliza, Massage by Fernando, Posh Boutique, Passion Parties, Arbonne, Beauti Goddess, Dogchild Hawaii

www.Oceans808.com

Twilighters, check out this great event being held at Oceans808 on 4/27. Lots of pampering and fun with friends. Also, 808 Twilighters Eclipse Premiere Party tickets will be available for sale at the event! Check out all of fun stuff, and buy your tickets for the party!

Hawaii Literacy Wishlist

The 808 Twilighters is suppprting

Hawaii Literacy and The Blood Bank at

the Eclipse Premiere Party

Hawaii Literacy has made a wishlist of items that they are in

need of:

RECURRING NEEDS

1. Writing pens (any color) 2. White copy paper or colored copy paper (any color) 3. Printer cartridges style numbers: Epson 69 (color and black) HP45, HP 27X, HPC4127X Dell Series 5 High Capacity Black and High Capacity Color 4.Manila File Folders and other office supplies 5. Tempura Paint for Art projects 6. Cleaning supplies (ex. Clorox wipes, Ziploc bags for snacks, hand soap, dishwashing liquid) 7. Paper cups and napkins 8. 1" 3-ring binders 9. Gift baskets, any denomination Gift Certificates, Bus Passes, other items appropriate to give as incentives for students or volunteers 10. Good to New condition copies of Oxford Picture Dictionary (2nd Edition), Oxford Picture Dictionary Vocabulary Handbook (2nd Edition - Paperback), Oxford Picture Dictionary Classic Classroom Activities (2nd Edition - Paperback), The Oxford Picture Dictionary Lesson Plans (2nd Edition - Spiral-bound) 11. Good to New condition copies of Basic English Grammar, 3rd Edition by Schrampfer Azar and Hagen 12. Electrical Tape/ Cataloging Tape in various colors: red, light and dark green, purple, white, blue, yellow (No Black)

ONE-TIME IMMEDIATE NEEDS

1. 2 long portable file boxes with lids 2. Brochure holders and 8x11 or larger plastic displays 3. One or more sewing machines in good working condition 4. Good quality digital cameras 5. 1 dry erase board easel that folds ups 6. 1 wall mounted dry erase board, larger size 7. Sturdy Digital Timers 8. Decent to Good Condition leather couch 9. New/newer (less than 2 yrs old) PCs or Mac Computers, desktops or laptops 10. Software (Windows OS – Windows XP or Windows 7) 11. Adobe PDF Acrobat Professional Software 12. Low folding tables (Japanese style or child size) 13. Lockable Hose reel, ideally on wheels

LONGER TERM NEEDS

1. Powerpoint Projector with bulbs 2. Overhead Projector with bulbs

Be one of the first 200 people to bring any of the above listed items or other donations to the door at the event and receive a 808 Twilighters Prize Pack.

If you would like to drop off a larger sized item prior to the event, we will reserve a prize pack for you.

Donations can be brought to:

Hawaii Literacy Office

200 N. Vineyard Blvd. Suite 320Honolulu, HI 96817

General InquiryE-mail: info@HawaiiLiteracy.orgTel: 537-6706 Fax: 537-3072

For more information about Hawaii Literacy please visit their http://www.hawaiiliteracy.org/

Final Eclipse Trailer to Premiere on Oprah

Summit announced via Twitter, @Twilight, that the final Eclipse Trailer will be shown on Oprah on 4/23! They also stated "And visit our social networks after to chat live with surprise guests from the cast! More details to come..."

Finally! More Eclipse!

Summit Addresses Eclipse Reshoot Rumors

Today rumors spread that some scene of Eclipse needed to be reshot, and that the film is in trouble.

Gossip Cop released a statement from Summit addressing these rumors:

"First, regarding the implication that these reshoots were unexpected, an authorized rep for the studio tells Gossip Cop, “The reshoot was planned for months, like it is with the majority of films.”

Let Gossip Cop settle some other false rumors.

Contrary to today’s inaccurate speculation, “creative differences” have not led Summit to consider bringing in another director for the reshoots.

David Slade is 100% directing them, like he did the entire movie, and the studio is “very happy” with his direction of the film, which internally some say could be the best of the series.

As for the timing, speculation that there will be three rushed days of 18-hour shoots is incorrect. The Summit rep tells Gossip Cop that it’s a two-and-a-half to three-day shoot, and that “very little” actually has to be reshot.

But the biggest misconception concerned the specific scenes alleged to be those in need of a reshoot. The rep confirms to Gossip Cop, “None of the meadow or action scenes are being reshot.”

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What do you think about these rumors? Do you think that there is any reason to be concerned for Eclipse? Remember, some scenes for Twilight were reshot, and the movie was better off with them!

Edward Cullen's Google History

via KStew411

OME this is funny!

epic post: MUST READ!!

WARNING: This post is EPIC. It is epic for TWO very important reasons:

1) i never post. never. as in neeeevveerrrrrrr. never. but today? I post. why? see reason #2

2) Today my most beloved TwiTwin1 won a spot in the TOP 20 entries for the Black Balloon Fan Fiction contest!!!

Wait. Are you confused? Maybe you thought TwiTwin1's only love was web posting in the wee hours of the morning (when I am at my computer midnightish, and she should be in bed sleeping 3amish). We all know she does a butt kicking good job of up keeping this site (have you seen our new header and our mobile app???) but today I inform you that she is multi-talented (she hogged the good genes in utero). She is a self taught techy AND she writes a good story.

This contest was Twilight based Fan Fiction and consisted of one chapter only entries of angst story lines. (this means read with a box of tissues). I sometimes feel like people think that I am trying to inadvertently flatter myself when I praise my twin sister, so sometimes I don't. But today, I do. Cause she DESERVES it!! Also, side note, we are fraternal so really when I praise her, I am only praising her. TwinTwin1>TwiTwin2.

So check out her story!! It's called "Silk & Cedar". The link below will take you to the contest page where all of the entries are. Grab a tissue box, and read away.

Then starting tomorrow you can VOTE for the one you like best. The "Vote Now!" link at the very top of the page lists the final 20 stories and is where you can submit your vote. Let's show TwiTwin1 some support for all the awesomeness she exudes, both on this site, and in writing (both hobbies Twilight related, can we say die-hard fan?)

http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2247006/Black_Balloon_Contest

Congrats TwiTwin1!!!! **jumpy claps**

P.S. It would be a crying shame if TwiTwin1 died of shock from seeing me post. Let's cross our fingers that doesn't happen.

808 Twilighters Eclipse Premiere Party!

Join the 808 Twilighters in celebrating the premiere of the

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse!

~*~

When: Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 9:30pm

Where: Oceans 808 Nightclub in the Waterfront Plaza (Restaurant Row)

500 Ala Moana Blvd

Honolulu, HI 96813

~*~

Food and Drink specials

Games & Trivia

Costume Contest

Prizes

Eclipse IMAX Movie Ticket Giveaways!

To the ONLY Eclipse IMAX show in Hawaii on opening night!

~*~

Support Hawaii Literacy!

The first 100 entrants with a donation for Hawaii Literacy will receive a

808 Twilighters Eclipse thank you gift pack (limit 1 per person)

~*~

Pre-Sale tickets are $10 (limited quantities available)

Tickets are $15 at the door

Tickets are available for purchase at www.808twilighters.com through PayPal and will be mailed to your PayPal verified address.

This is a 21 and over event. If you purchase a ticket and you are not 21, you will not be allowed in the club and will not be issued a refund. Oceans 808 dress code is in effect.

*Please note that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse will not be shown on June 26th.

Eclipse Premiere Date

The premiere of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse has been set for June 24, 2010. The official location for the premiere hasn't yet been confirmed. The official release date for Eclipse is June 30, 2010.

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"Twilight in Forks"

Have you seen the DVD?
How did you like it?
A few of us will be meeting up to see this
just thought I'd ask what you thought?

Though my family and I did the pilgrimage there,
we 808Twilighters are planning a trip next year.
Stay tuned...

In the meantime here's a trailer of the DVD

Jackson Rathbone in "The Last Airbender"

Jackson Rathbone is looking especially cute in his newest film
"The Last Airbender" to debut on July 2nd 2010
The film is directed by M. Night Shymalayan

Check out the trailer here:

Happy Easter & Happy 101

  

Happy Easter 808 Twilighters

Enjoy your Sunday with family and friends.

Also, Tasha @ A Great Book Is The Cheapest Vacation

for this Happy 101 award.

On behalf of the 808 Crew MAHALO!

This award asks for 10 things that make us happy:

1. Edward's Crooked Smile=)

2.Jacob with no shirt on=P

3. Bella

4.  The Meadow

5. Stephenie Meyer's imagination and creativity (more please)

6. "And so the lion fell in love with the lamb" (my favorite!)

7. all the friendships forged through our Twilight love

8. Curling up with a great book

9. Partying with all the Twilight Saga fans

10. Playing Twilight Trivia

What makes you happy 808 Twilighters!?  Post in the comments!

News on The Host

Stephenie Meyer's debut Adult Science Fiction novel will be released in paperback coming this April 13th.  

Mark your calendars!

Surely, I dont see how this 600+ page book will get any smaller but lighter is gladly welcomed.

 

 

 Here is the blurb on the Host courtesy of GoodReads:

The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed. But Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves--Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.--From publisher description.

If you recall last 2009 September 808 Twilighters reported that movie rights to The Host

had been purchased by a trio of producers with their own monies.

808 Twilighter's Post Click Here

Stephenie's comment on her site

Well, according to an article today by Deadline the movie may see it's start in early 2011.

Steve Schwartz tells me that Andrew Niccol is working on the third draft of a screenplay which he’s writing in close consultation with the author.

Gattaca is among my all-time favorite movies -and not just because of Ethan Hawke... although,

I do admit to a school girl crush *blushing*- the work Niccol had done on Gattaca's screenplay

is amazing.

Furthermore the article continues with:

Because the producers used their own money, they were not hostage to choosing the flavor of the moment, but rather the right guy. Schwartz said the search went like this: “We asked Stephenie what her favorite science fiction movies were, and one of them was Gattaca,” he said. “We spent time with Andrew, listened to his vision, introduced Andrew to Stephenie and she responded. There is very good chemistry in this group. Stephenie is a very smart collaborator, and she had an intuitive strong hunch he would be the right guy. Based on the script we’ve seen, we think she was right. We’re thinking this will be shot in early 2011.” They haven’t gone out for production financing—they might put together a cast first and come to the table with a complete package. But Meyer is a viable brand because of Twilight, and based on the incessant inquiries by distributors, Schwartz doesn’t think they will have trouble. “We are budgeting right now,” he said.

Personally, I am a fan of The Host and enjoyed the novel cover to cover and so when I read

writing in close consultation with the author and

very good chemistry I am thoroughly excited.

So where might you find the paperback version of The Host if you may want to pre-order:

Borders

Barnes & Noble

Amazon

Eclipse Media Tie In Covers coming soon...

  

Mass Market, May 25                        Quality Trade, May 18

Mass Market books are pocket sized and Quality Trades are the larger paperbacks.

 Right now B&N's is taking pre-orders.  I checked Borders and Amazon but saw none.

Please check out the links for more information.

May will be here in no time at all!

 Post your comments on the covers.  What do you think?