TWILIGHTAHOLICS! Part 2~*~ Should've been started by Caribbeanprincess!!!!

[DisDarling]

This has got me very worried...

Hardwicke for 'Twilight' sequel
Timing conflicts cause for director's departure

The problem that stalled negotiations was that Hardwicke had strong opinions about what to do with the next installment, and so did Summit. The debate was how to focus the adaptation of the second book, which deals more with giant werewolves than vampires, as well as the long depression of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), after her vampire lover (Rob Pattinson) leaves her. One issue was how to get more of teen heartthrob Pattinson into the film. (Rosenberg has figured out a device to achieve this.) But Hardwicke, burned out from her "Twilight" labors, simply wasn't willing to jam this movie with a script that still needed months of development.

Summit Entertainment has wasted no time moving ahead with the next installment in Stephenie Meyer's bestselling "Twilight" series, "New Moon." But in an unusual move after the successful launch of a franchise that has already generated $138.6 million, the upstart distrib is not bringing director Catherine Hardwicke back to direct the picture. Summit and Hardwicke cite Summit's wish to rush the movie into production as one reason for their split. Summit wants to release the picture, which will demand substantial CGI work, by the end of 2009 or the start of 2010. A former production designer, Hardwicke wanted more prep time.
"Twilight" scripter Melissa Rosenberg handed in a draft of "New Moon" the weekend that "Twilight" opened. Hardwicke wanted more time to work on it; Summit announced it was going ahead with "New Moon" on November 22, with no director attached. Negotiations lasted two weeks before Hardwicke formally passed on the film Saturday.

As word spread through Hollywood agencies that the talks might not result in Hardwicke's return, reports surfaced that Summit was checking out other directors for the "Twilight" franchise while they insisted they were still negotiating with Hardwicke, who delivered the biggest opening weekend ever for a woman. (CAA denies that they were soliciting other directors.) The movie is still going strong as the director and cast promote it overseas; it came in second this weekend with $13.2 million, grossing a total $138.6 million.

The problem that stalled negotiations was that Hardwicke had strong opinions about what to do with the next installment, and so did Summit. The debate was how to focus the adaptation of the second book, which deals more with giant werewolves than vampires, as well as the long depression of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), after her vampire lover (Rob Pattinson) leaves her. One issue was how to get more of teen heartthrob Pattinson into the film. (Rosenberg has figured out a device to achieve this.) But Hardwicke, burned out from her "Twilight" labors, simply wasn't willing to jam this movie with a script that still needed months of development.

"I am sorry that due to timing I will not have the opportunity to direct 'New Moon,'" said Hardwicke. "Directing 'Twilight' has been one of the great experiences of my life, and I am grateful to the fans for their passionate support of the film. I wish everyone at Summit the best with the sequel -- it is a great story."

"Catherine did an incredible job in helping us to launch the 'Twilight' franchise, and we thank her for all of her efforts and we very much hope to work with her on future Summit projects," said Summit production prexy Erik Feig. "We as a studio have a mandate to bring the next installment in the franchise to the big screen in a timely fashion so that fans can get more of Edward, Bella and all of the characters that Stephenie Meyer has created. We are able to pursue an aggressive time frame as we have the luxury of only adapting the novels into screenplays as opposed to having to create a storyline from scratch."

Hardwicke has other balls in the air, including two projects in the works with Groundswell Entertainment's Michael London, who produced "Thirteen.

I really hope they don't f this up.

Umm can I get an AMEN? I couldnt agree more, they better not even THINK about messing this up!!

 

[DisDarling]

Ok, so who has the CD in their car and listens to it EVERY day?? ME! Sad, I know.... and I always think that the "Full Moon" song would be GREAT in New Moon instead. Any thoughts?

 

[reynmagsmom]

Im with all of you I am sure that New Moon will be wonderful(it was my favorite book) no matter who directs it but i do think a fresh director with better perspective of what us fans want will be better for the rest of the flicks (fingers crossed) but I go into it knowing that the book is ALWAYS better it is just fun seeing it come to life!!

* And DisDarling I too have the cd in my car and listen to it everyday even while Im on the puter right now Im listening to Rob sing to me

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

I don't have it in my car, but I have it on my iPod and listen to it all the time.

 

[Calrissian13]

Ok, so who has the CD in their car and listens to it EVERY day?? ME! Sad, I know.... and I always think that the "Full Moon" song would be GREAT in New Moon instead. Any thoughts?

My mom called me yesterday and had it playing in the background. I couldn't help but tease her by asking "and what is that I hear playing?" She just laughed and I proceeded to listen to both her and Rob Pattinson singing, no easy feat I might add (especially when I wanted to listen to Rob more!)

 

[disneegrl4eva]

Oh, my gosh, don't I just wish!

No, DD13 and I went in October to make up for when she was sick for our entire family trip in March. That's the last we'll probably go until 2010. Waaahhh!

Whyyyy???

oh cause Im going lol

You know, I know I'm in a minority here, but I really loved Taylor Lautner as Jacob. I thought he acted really well in the movie. Maybe that's because I'm not really up on the film industry and haven't seen anything else with him in it, so I don't have preconceived notions of what he's like... Anyway, I didn't think the wig was THAT bad, and I just really thought he was great as the cheerful Jacob who becomes Bella's sun in New Moon. (my favorite is when Billy says "Jake here's been bugging me to come visit," and he looks so cutely embarressed: "Great, Dad-- thanks."

Anyway, he's also very, very good looking. What a fabulous smile! And I'm sure they can come up with ways to make him look bigger if needed. But actually, that's not that crucial to the story-- I mean, since a lot of things get lost in transition from book to movie, that's not such a major one. He doesn't have to get super tall to become a huge wolf.

I hope Summit coughs up for a better budget! And I'll be anxious to find out who they get to direct!

your not a minority...Taylor is a cutie patootie and I think hes good for the role...but its not just the way he gets big...hes got a baby face and Jacob ages really quickly...Im just not sure how they are going to make him look older...

I love the blue banana gang symbol. hehe.

This isn't the "romantic" way I want to be turned into a vampire... OLD school vampires are SO out.

oh man the blue banana gang mascot...couldnt be the sign because we cant sign a dancing banana oh and hey dont clown the old school vamps...they started it all...when this new fad of no fangs goes away they will still be around man

This has got me very worried...

Hardwicke for 'Twilight' sequel
Timing conflicts cause for director's departure

The problem that stalled negotiations was that Hardwicke had strong opinions about what to do with the next installment, and so did Summit. The debate was how to focus the adaptation of the second book, which deals more with giant werewolves than vampires, as well as the long depression of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), after her vampire lover (Rob Pattinson) leaves her. One issue was how to get more of teen heartthrob Pattinson into the film. (Rosenberg has figured out a device to achieve this.) But Hardwicke, burned out from her "Twilight" labors, simply wasn't willing to jam this movie with a script that still needed months of development.

Summit Entertainment has wasted no time moving ahead with the next installment in Stephenie Meyer's bestselling "Twilight" series, "New Moon." But in an unusual move after the successful launch of a franchise that has already generated $138.6 million, the upstart distrib is not bringing director Catherine Hardwicke back to direct the picture. Summit and Hardwicke cite Summit's wish to rush the movie into production as one reason for their split. Summit wants to release the picture, which will demand substantial CGI work, by the end of 2009 or the start of 2010. A former production designer, Hardwicke wanted more prep time.
"Twilight" scripter Melissa Rosenberg handed in a draft of "New Moon" the weekend that "Twilight" opened. Hardwicke wanted more time to work on it; Summit announced it was going ahead with "New Moon" on November 22, with no director attached. Negotiations lasted two weeks before Hardwicke formally passed on the film Saturday.

As word spread through Hollywood agencies that the talks might not result in Hardwicke's return, reports surfaced that Summit was checking out other directors for the "Twilight" franchise while they insisted they were still negotiating with Hardwicke, who delivered the biggest opening weekend ever for a woman. (CAA denies that they were soliciting other directors.) The movie is still going strong as the director and cast promote it overseas; it came in second this weekend with $13.2 million, grossing a total $138.6 million.

The problem that stalled negotiations was that Hardwicke had strong opinions about what to do with the next installment, and so did Summit. The debate was how to focus the adaptation of the second book, which deals more with giant werewolves than vampires, as well as the long depression of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), after her vampire lover (Rob Pattinson) leaves her. One issue was how to get more of teen heartthrob Pattinson into the film. (Rosenberg has figured out a device to achieve this.) But Hardwicke, burned out from her "Twilight" labors, simply wasn't willing to jam this movie with a script that still needed months of development.

"I am sorry that due to timing I will not have the opportunity to direct 'New Moon,'" said Hardwicke. "Directing 'Twilight' has been one of the great experiences of my life, and I am grateful to the fans for their passionate support of the film. I wish everyone at Summit the best with the sequel -- it is a great story."

"Catherine did an incredible job in helping us to launch the 'Twilight' franchise, and we thank her for all of her efforts and we very much hope to work with her on future Summit projects," said Summit production prexy Erik Feig. "We as a studio have a mandate to bring the next installment in the franchise to the big screen in a timely fashion so that fans can get more of Edward, Bella and all of the characters that Stephenie Meyer has created. We are able to pursue an aggressive time frame as we have the luxury of only adapting the novels into screenplays as opposed to having to create a storyline from scratch."

Hardwicke has other balls in the air, including two projects in the works with Groundswell Entertainment's Michael London, who produced "Thirteen.

I really hope they don't f this up.

you and me both CP

I am not sure if I'm alone in thinking this, but I think swapping out directors might be a good idea. Catherine was fine and everything...but all the close-up scenes were a bit much, and the shakey filming left me a bit dizzy at times. New is good.

the shaky filming was due to the loverly amateurish cameramen not Catherines directing....I just want better camera people....and for them to fix edwards jumping...his body looks all mangled when hes flying up ...emmetts looked the best i think

 

[Tinkermommy]

I have been watching some (OK a lot) of interviews with Rob. Did he or didn't he propose to Kristen? I have to say that I think he did have a crush on her, but looks like it wasn't reciprocated.

Personally, I don't see how she could resist!

Anyone hear anything definitive about the proposal?

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

I have been watching some (OK a lot) of interviews with Rob. Did he or didn't he propose to Kristen? I have to say that I think he did have a crush on her, but looks like it wasn't reciprocated.

Personally, I don't see how she could resist!

Anyone hear anything definitive about the proposal?

He did it on various ocassions, unfortunately Kristen has a long time boyfriend.

 

[IndyBride]

I was not a fan of a lot of the directorial decisions on this movie so I'm glad they are going to try a new director. I just hope the script doesn't ruin it as it seems to be foreshadowed. I wasn't a huge fan of the script to begin with either. I think I'm not a huge fan of budget films. I'm paying a lot of money for a ticket and many people have bought LOTS of movie merchandise- they can offer up a bigger budget. I don't need scene by scene moments from the book to enjoy the film.

 

[Shyvioletisme]

Im with all of you I am sure that New Moon will be wonderful(it was my favorite book) no matter who directs it but i do think a fresh director with better perspective of what us fans want will be better for the rest of the flicks (fingers crossed) but I go into it knowing that the book is ALWAYS better it is just fun seeing it come to life!!

* And DisDarling I too have the cd in my car and listen to it everyday even while Im on the puter right now Im listening to Rob sing to me

I totally don't agree. In fact there are millions of ways it can be screwed up...also...I feel like Catherine Hardwicke gave me what I was wanting of the first movie...but I'll stop whining..she's not doing it and I just have to keep my finger crossed that Summit doesn't try to F-up the entire rest of the series(though their statements REALLY seem like they are trying to...it really comes off like they'd rather just shoot New Moon out there, good script or not, just to get it out as quick as possible. Now I understand that logistically you need the movies made and released in a timely manner...but I'd rather them also be done well, with a good script...

 

[Shyvioletisme]

I was not a fan of a lot of the directorial decisions on this movie so I'm glad they are going to try a new director. I just hope the script doesn't ruin it as it seems to be foreshadowed. I wasn't a huge fan of the script to begin with either. I think I'm not a huge fan of budget films. I'm paying a lot of money for a ticket and many people have bought LOTS of movie merchandise- they can offer up a bigger budget. I don't need scene by scene moments from the book to enjoy the film.

I'd rather have a lower budget(cause hey. sorry there are A LOT of crap bigger budget movies) and a more fluid storyline...Besides I"m a HUGE fan of independent( what you call "budget" movies) and think that really many indie flicks do things lots better than those with a big budget..a bigger budget doesn't automatically mean better movies.

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

Ok...this just cracked me up!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlme...ew=83662271#t83662271&feature=player_embedded

 

[belle&sebastiansmom]

Ok...this just cracked me up!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlme...ew=83662271#t83662271&feature=player_embedded

That was a good one. His ankles are his best "characteristic"? And I love when he replies about Edward not having a bed. Too funny.

Still dreaming of my frozen

 

[zagafi]

Here's how I envision "older" Jacob:

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

Here's how I envision "older" Jacob:

Yes, please...

 

[mla1977]

I definitely like that look. It is much closer to the Jacob I envisioned. Even that look on a younger Jacob was more like the Jacob I thought of.

 

[zagafi]

Yes, please...

He's a little hottie, isn't he?

 

[Caribbeanprincess]

If Steven Straight played Jacob I might just like New Moon...

 

[zagafi]

I agree--I think Taylor Lautner was fine for "young, gawky" Jacob--but as he grows up? He's too baby-faced. Plus, Steven Strait is just...fine.

 

[court4short]

I personally like this one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u718MmV0dg