Breaking Dawn Part 2 Gets an Official Release Date
The official announcement from Summiit:
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 – 11/16/12
Director: Bill Condon
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
The astonishing conclusion to the series, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN, PART 2, illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.
ECLIPSE: Worth the Wait
Like most “Twihards”, I’ve been anticipating this movie since the beginning of time (well, not quite that long, but you know what I mean). The book is my favorite of the series and as of now, the movie is my favorite of the three…by far. I attended the midnight showing in my neighborhood and dragged my husband back two days later. FYI, there were alot of guys in the theatre the second time aroud.
This was a long book so I was a bit concerned that some of my favorite scenes would be left out, and of course, some of them were. But here’s the thing; some of the scenes in this movie surpassed the book. I know…I know…. the movie is NEVER as good as the book, but one scene in particular stood out: The proposal.
SPOILER ALERT!
The proposal in the book was great, don’t get me wrong. But Melissa Rosenberg took this to another level. I actually got goose bumps when Edward turned the conversation from how he would have “courted” Bella in his human era to a current, romantic, poetic marriage proposal. There was nothing corny about the scene. It was truly the most romantic scene of the saga to date.
But this is a review, so of course I will point out a few negatives. Number one, the movie clocks in at 124 minutes. The Karate Kid clocks in at 140 minutes which makes me wonder, “Why is Eclipse not longer?” So 124 minutes is not a short movie, but is Summit really that worried about screen times? There were some scenes (one in particular) that would have benefited from a lead in. When Edward drops off Bella to pass her to Jacob, there is no real explanation. Those who have read the books will get it, but anyone else might think it was odd. It felt as if something was missing so let’s hope there are some deleted scenes floating out there for us in the future. The Alice kidnapping scene was erased, but the movie played out well without it. MR does a fantastic job of blending parts of the novel together to make it work on screen. I suppose that’s why she still has the job.
One of my concerns going into the movie was Kristen’s wig (so right, I’m a chick and hair is a big issue with me). But I have to say, it was alright. Only once did I feel a slight cringe when the weave looked a bit like horsehair. Otherwise, it looked pretty darn natural. The magic of CGI I assume.
The highly anticipated “Tent Scene” lived up to the hype. I’m glad they re-shot this. It was perfect and the dialogue seemed to come right from that chapter in the book. It was one of the best scenes in the film which included one of the the best lines in the movie and delivered flawlessly by Taylor Lautner: “Well I AM hotter than you”.
Coolest scene in the movie? I’m still debating that myself. The Vampire fight training was pretty awesome, but the fight scene with the newborns was simply amazing. And when Victoria finds Edward and Bella on the mountaintop, my heart was racing. I knew what was going to happen, but I was still on the edge of my seat. Thank you, David Slade.
The actors took their performances quite seriously and pretty much nailed it. And is it just me, or does Robert Pattinson just keep getting better looking? Yes, I’m married, but you simply can’t help but notice. Of course, I have to mention Charlie. We just love him. He has great dialogue (thanks to SM and MR) but he delivers his lines like the pro he is.
Bryce Dallas Howard has been getting some criticism, but honestly, I liked her. I didn’t miss the original Victoria, but I do wish they had left off her wig. It was a bit overdone. Her natural hair would have been much better (like I said, I’m into hair).
The music in this film was right on. I downloaded the score after watching the midnight show and can’t get enough of the instrumental version of “Eclipse (All Yours)”. It played throughout the film and had the same impact as “My Heart Will Go On” in Titanic. Some of the songs from the soundtrack seemed to be missing, but all in all, the music set the appropriate tone.
I’ve read some professional reviews and still laugh when they criticize the love story as being “unrealistic”. We’re talking about Vampires and Werewolves here. Of COURSE it’s unrealistic. But the underlying message of love and commitment seems to be lost among some bloggers. Are our standards so low that we cannot hope to find a love as passionate and everlasting as Edward and Bella? If so, that’s just sad. I’ve read all the arguments and I think they’re silly. Readers and moviegoers are bright enough to love the story (or hate it) without analyzing it to death (no pun intended). But wouldn’t it be nice if your daughter’s boyfriend came out with the line, “not until we’re married”? A mother can dream!
Photo Credit: Summit Entertainment
New Twilight Saga Mobile Game
This from Summit:
Hot off the world premiere of Twilight Eclipse is a brand new Twilight mobile game.
For you – the most dedicated Twilight fans! – check out the brand new Twilight Saga Memory Quest mobile/iPhone game trailer here: View the Game Trailer
Play as Bella, Edward, Jacob, or one of your other favorites in this fun new memory match-up game for all mobile devices. Reveal your favorite characters piece by piece in this must-have game for Twilight fans!
Look for The Twilight Saga – Memory Quest in your mobile games portal, or if you have an iPhone or iPod touch, you can download the game TODAY here: Download Here
For everything you need to know about the Twilight mobile games, visit the NEW mini site at
Twilight Mobile Game – and be sure to follow on Twitter @GameHouse to stay up to date on all the great new mobile Twilight games coming out!
Celebrate The Lunar Eclipse With Twilight Night June 26th
Summit Entertainment wants you to join them in celebrating the lunar eclipse that will take place on June 26th by attending one of 12 nationwide events where you can watch Twilight and The Twilight Saga: New Moon, just in time to see Eclipse when it hits theaters on June 30!!
And if you don’t live in one of the cities where the event will take place, Moviefone.com will be live-streaming it!
SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES THE
LUNAR ECLIPSE WITH “TWILIGHT NIGHT” ON JUNE 26th12 Nationwide Evening Events to Provide Families, Friends and Fans
the Opportunity to See the First Two Films in
THE TWILIGHT SAGA Under the StarsMoviefone.com to Live-Stream Twilight Night
Bringing Experience to Fans EverywhereLos Angeles, CA June 18, 2010 – In celebration of the lunar eclipse on the evening of June 26th, Summit Entertainment is inviting everyone across the nation to “TWILIGHT Night,” a 12-city event including outdoor screenings of TWILIGHT and THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON. The family and community-oriented events are the perfect chance for those new to the film franchise as well as moviegoers in general to immerse themselves in THE TWILIGHT SAGA phenomenon just in time for the highly anticipated theatrical release of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, the third installment of Summit Entertainment’s TWILIGHT SAGA film franchise, on June 30th.
The excitement of THE TWILIGHT SAGA will be delivered directly to fans in their hometowns and online with “TWILIGHT Night” special events. Moviefone will live-stream events from Philadelphia and San Diego at www.moviefone.com/twilightnight which will include interviews with cast, fan reactions, special guests and sneak peeks of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, allowing those unable to attend to still take part in the celebration. In addition, each event will include special cast member appearances as well as engaging activities to be enjoyed prior to the outdoor evening film screenings, including a red carpet and photo booth, both provided by Moviefone.
For more information about the nationwide screenings and to see if one is in your hometown, visit http://eclipsethemovie.com.
Events are currently scheduled to take place in the following cities and venues. Doors open at 6:00 PM local time in each city. Attendance will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. See local event information for additional instructions.*
Atlanta
Atlantic Station
171 17th St NW
Atlanta, GADallas
AT&T Plaza at the American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave
Dallas, TXDenver
Sloan’s Lake Park
17th Ave and Sheridan
Denver, COMiami
Gusman Center Performing Arts
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, FLPhiladelphia
The Piazza
North Second Street and Germantown Avenue, Below Girard
Philadelphia, PAPhoenix
Desert Ridge Shopping Center
21001 North Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZPortland
Colonel Summers City Park
Portland, ORSalt Lake City
Movie in the Park
Fairmont Park located
2361 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UTSt. Louis
St. Louis Union Station
1820 Market Street
St. Louis, MOSan Diego
Park at the Park (Downtown)
10th & K
San Diego, CASeattle
Fremont Outdoor Movies
3501 Phinney Ave N.
Seattle, WAWashington DC
National Harbor Plaza
163 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD*Cities, venues and times are subject to change. Visit http://eclipsethemovie.com for the most current information.
TWILIGHT is rated PG-13 for some violence and a scene of sensuality.
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is rated PG-13 for some violence and action.
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and some sensuality.
In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, directed by David Slade from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, Bella (Stewart) once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between Edward (Pattinson) and Jacob (Lautner) — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
It’s OFFICIAL: Breaking Dawn to Be 2 Films!!!!
This just in from Summit Entertainment:
SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN TO BE RELEASED AS TWO SEPARATE FILMS
First Film to Arrive in Theatres November 18, 2011
Los Angeles, CA, June 10, 2010 – Summit Entertainment confirmed today that THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN will be released as two separate films with the first of the two slated to be released in theatres on November 18, 2011. Academy Award® winner Bill Condon will direct both films starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner along with Billy Burke as Charlie Swan as well as returning members of the Cullen Family including Peter Facinelli as Carlisle, Elizabeth Reaser as Esme, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper, Nikki Reed as Rosalie, Ashley Greene as Alice and Kellan Lutz as Emmett.
The project, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, is currently being written by Melissa Rosenberg with Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Stephenie Meyer producing. The TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN will start production in the Fall.
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.
The third film in the franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is due in theaters on June 30, 2010.
About the TWILIGHT SAGA film series
The TWILIGHT SAGA film series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together…even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires. The action-packed, modern day vampire love story TWILIGHT, the first film in the series, was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 to a blockbuster reception. The second installment of the film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON was released November 20, 2009. The franchise has grossed over $1.1 billion in worldwide box office ticket sales to date.
About Summit Entertainment, LLC
Summit Entertainment, LLC is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures. Summit Entertainment, LLC also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product. Summit Entertainment, LLC releases on average 10 to 12 films annually.
Eclipse Themed Credit Cards
Here’s a look at the pre-paid gift cards made in collaberation with Summit entertainment.
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Summit Confirms Eclipse Casting
Twilight studio Summit has just officially confirmed that the cast will be returning for the fourth installment in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, confirming earlier reports.
Here’s what Summit has to say in their press release–
Los Angeles, CA May 19, 2010 – Summit Entertainment has confirmed that Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, and Nikki Reed will all return as members of the Cullen Family in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN. These cast members join Billy Burke as Charlie Swan.
Academy Award® winner Bill Condon will direct THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, starring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. The project is currently being written by Melissa Rosenberg with Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt, and Stephenie Meyer producing. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN is slated to be released November 18, 2011.
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.
The family of vampires, to which the leading male character Edward Cullen belongs, is comprised of Facinelli as Carlisle, Greene as Alice, Lutz as Emmett, Rathbone as Jasper, Reaser as Esme, and Reed as Rosalie.
The third film in the franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is due in theaters on June 30, 2010.
Ashley and Kellan Sign on To Breaking Dawn
According to the NY Post Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz have finally signed onto Breaking Dawn after reaching a deal with Summit.
Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz have closed deals to reup their roles in the next Twilight movie, “Breaking Dawn.”
Greene and Lutz signed contracts last night, acccording to sources close to the deal.
Movie studio Summit Entertainment, which has made billions off the franchise, had been in negotiations with the two supporting characters since last week, but the two actors reportedly wanted pay increases for the next movie since the studio did not allow them to renegotiate on the second and third films.
Summit caved in after the two actors held out for more cash. “The studio realized how valuable Ashley and Kellan are to the franchise and did what they needed to do to keep them,” said a source close to the situation.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/twilight_stars_greene_lutz_sign_X0r7KbW1qU2ZkQW0iNMFuN#ixzz0oOdfjYnv
New LA Eclipse Convention With Robert, Kristen, and Taylor!
Creation Entertainment has announced that a new tour stop has been set up for the Official Twilight Convention in Los Angeles at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on June 11-13, 2010. Rob, Kristen, and Taylor WILL ALL BE THERE!
Summit Entertainment & Creation Entertainment present: The Twilight Saga: ECLIPSE Convention
LOS ANGELES, CA
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
June 11-13, 2010
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Ave. of the StarsThis is “the one”, the weekend that will make fan history as we proudly present the incredible cast of the most eagerly awaited film of the year, The Twilight Saga: ECLIPSE, coming to theaters June 30, 2010.
You are invited to attend a most delightful weekend with fellow Twilight Saga fans from around the globe on June 11-13, 2010 at the gorgeous Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, conveniently located near Los Angeles’ most popular attractions. Every ticketed attendee is guaranteed a seat in our main theatre where the stars appear and you’ll see it all, including celebrity panels, exclusive footage, contests, auctions, presentations from the major Twilight fan sites, and some super-surprises we can’t reveal at this time! Our vendors area, open to all attendees, will feature the world’s widest array of Twilight collectibles, including items produced solely for this incredible weekend!
BUY TICKETS AND MORE INFO HERE
Newest Eclipse Trailer Shown Before ‘Letters to Juliet’
See the brand new theatrical trailer for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in theaters this Sunday with Letters to Juliet.
Get Tickets & Showtimes Now:
FREE Early Screening of Summit’s New Release ‘Letters to Juliet’
Letters to Juliet, the new release from Summit Entertainment, will be hitting theaters on May14, but fans in Austin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta have the opportunity to check it out at a free advanced screening on April 20. All you have to do is go to GoFoBo.com and sign up! The seats are first come first serve!
New Eclipse Stills Released From Summit :)
Check out the 3 new Eclipse stills!!
Who Will Direct Breaking Dawn??
Entertainment Weekly has some information about various directors that have been approached for Breaking Dawn.
According to them, at least three, very high profile directors have been vetted for the post of directing the fourth portion of the Saga.
“Sources tell EW that the studio has reached out to at least three top-notch directors, including Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation), Gus Van Sant (Milk), and Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) to gauge their interest in what is likely to be two movies.”
They also reported that Van Sant’s representatives confirmed him as having been approached for the picture
Remember Me Podcast With Robert Pattinson
This just in from Summit Entertainment:
“We’ve got something really special & unique to share with you today. Rob Pattinson sat down with the filmmakers of REMEMBER ME — Allen Coulter (director), Nick Osborne (producer) and Will Fetters (writer) for a long form candid chat about the film and working together.
The “Rob Pattinson & Filmmaker Chat” will be rolled out in 3 parts, available on iTunes, as an audio podcast which can be found here –
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/remember-me/id359811752Rob and the filmmakers share revealing insights into the genesis of the film (Part 1), the character of Tyler (Part 2) and the chemistry between Rob and his co-stars Emilie de Ravin and Ruby Jerins (Part 3), who plays his little sister in the film. Part 1 is now available — look out for the next installments in the coming days.”
Anna Kendrick Gains a New Co-star
James McAvoy has had to drop out of “I’m With Cancer”, costarring Anna Kendrick. He’s been replaced by (500) Days of Summer actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Last August, James McAvoy signed on to star in the formerly titled “I’m With Cancer,” a comedy co-starring Seth Rogen about a 25-year-old battling cancer. MTV News has exclusively learned that McAvoy has dropped out of the film after shooting began and that he has been replaced with Joseph Gordon-Levitt.A source close to the production tells us that McAvoy dropped out this week for personal reasons and that producers have locked Gordon-Levitt to step into the role. Shooting on the film, which began last month in Vancouver, has temporarily ceased and will resume the week of March 8. MTV has reached out to Summit Entertainment, and they’ve now confirmed the casting move.
Rogen said in a statement: “It’s incredibly unfortunate that circumstances outside of everyone’s control have taken James away from the project, but, with James’s blessing, we were able to have Joseph step in to take on the [lead] role of Adam. We all look forward to working with James in the future.”
McAvoy’s role as the cancer-stricken twentysomething had been touted as the actor’s first high-profile one following the success of 2008’s “Wanted.” The film is based on the true experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser, who successfully waged his own battle with cancer in his 20s. Rogen is producing with his writing partner Evan Goldberg. The movie co-stars Anna Kendrick and Bryce Dallas Howard.
“‘I’m with Cancer’ is a very personal story, about what happened to our friend for the most part,” Rogen told MTV News last summer. “So we didn’t really need much added insight into that. I was there with [Reiser] as he experienced a lot of it.”
