The Twilight Saga

Three Character Posters for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 24th, 2012 at 11:10 am

The Dark Knight Rises has been hogging the poster spotlight over the past few days with six weather-themed character posters and today’s hi-res banners, but now it’s Twilight’s turn to be front and center.  Three character posters for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 have been unveiled via a fan scavenger hunt (ie. fans did the legwork to uncover marketing material).  The posters feature Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner putting on their super serious faces, and the posters all sport the confusing tagline of “Forever” even though Breaking Dawn – Part 2 is the concluding chapter of the series.  Nevertheless, fans will get their last chance to check out Brooding Pattinson and Moody Stewart before the two shake things up with the trippy Cosmopolis and a sexually-charged On the Road, respectively.  Meanwhile, Lautner is still trying to launch that action career of his.

Hit the jump to check out the posters.  The film also stars Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, Billy Burke, Rami Malek, and Maggie Grace.  The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 opens November 16th.

THE HUNGER GAMES and BRIDESMAIDS Lead 2012 MTV Movie Awards

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 1st, 2012 at 8:04 am

Since the MTV Movie Awards air in the middle of the summer, they’re allowed to pull from successful spring pictures.  This year, they’ve done exactly that and awarded The Hunger Games with eight nominations.  However, MTV didn’t forget the movies of last summer, and also gave eight nods to Bridesmaids.  As for the other nominees, the Twilight series has always dominated the MTV Movie Awards in the past, but The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 only pulled in two nominations this year.  It may be a case of out-with-the-old, in-with-the-new, but it’s worth noting that this was the first year where nominees were chosen by a panel of industry insiders instead of online voting.  I don’t know why MTV made that change (it’s not like anyone can make the awards more respectable), but fans will still get to choose the winners.  While the MTV Movie Awards are really more of a platform for funny sketches and showing clips from upcoming movies, an awards ceremony that allows you to give Drive an award for “A Real Hero” can’t be all bad.

Hit the jump to check out the nominees.  The 2012 MTV Movie Awards air live on June 3rd at 9/8c.

Two New Images from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 26th, 2012 at 10:44 am

Summit Entertainment has released two new images from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.  As you can see, one of the images shows new parents Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) apprehensively starring at the unknown.  The other image shows Taylor Lautner making one of his two facial expressions.

Hit the jump to check out the images.  The film also stars Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, Billy Burke, Rami Malek, and Maggie Grace.  The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 opens November 16th.

Director Bill Condon Talks THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 Reshoots, New Trailer and Unique Posters

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: April 15th, 2012 at 3:14 pm

While the Twilight franchise may be winding down, fans still have one last feature film to look forward to later this year.  Director Bill Condon recently posted a brief letter to fans on Facebook in order to explain the reshoots that will take place in a couple of weeks.  Condon quickly assuaged any fears of a delay of the theatrical release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 by stressing the technical need for these reshoots; no new scenes or dialogue will be added.  Condon also hints that a new trailer will be released soon for fans to “decode,” and calls the first posters for the film “unlike any Twilight images you’ve seen before.”  The finale of the Twilight saga, starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, opens November 16th.  Hit the jump to read Condon’s letter.

TOP 5: ANCHORMAN 2, WRATH OF THE TITANS, Debut of our Podcast THE COLLISION, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES in Lego Form, Trailer Recap

by Jason Barr    Posted: March 31st, 2012 at 1:17 pm

Last week presented me with the first opportunity I’ve had in a while to catch two movies in a theater within 24 hours of one another (cue the scoffing of real cinephiles). While I’ll sure that I’ll be hammered for that previous statement when it comes time to renew my movie blogger certification, the truth is that, in the small market I call home, only the most mainstream of the mainstream films ever make it to the silver screen. So, with that said, I’d just like to thank the creative forces behind 21 Jump Street and The Hunger Games for giving me the opportunity to spend 1/6 of a day at the movies with films that, while drastically different in almost every conceivable metric, were solid from beginning to end.

Moving on, in this week’s installment the Top 5 is offering modest coverage of Anchorman 2‘s forward progress, Wrath of the Titans interviews with Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, director Jonathan Liebesman and more, the debut of our new podcast, The Collision, The Dark Knight Rises trailer in Lego form, and a recap of some of the week’s top trailers. Per usual, you can find a brief recap and link to each after the jump.

Teaser Trailer for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 26th, 2012 at 7:02 am

The teaser trailer for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 has gone online.  There’s really not much here other than Vampire Bella (Kristen Stewart).  I assume there will be explanation for why her eyes are red rather than gold like the Cullens (or is that the whole newborn thing from Eclipse?)  I’m also a tad confused when she says her life had been “ordinary” up until she became a vampire.  Considering her love interests, enemies, and the culture she saw before becoming a vampire, I’m not sure how her life was “ordinary”.  The movies make no sense now.

Hit the jump to check out the teaser trailer.  The film also stars Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, Billy Burke, Rami Malek, and Maggie Grace.   The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 opens November 16th.

Teaser for the Teaser Trailer for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 20th, 2012 at 8:45 am

You brought this on yourself, fandoms.  If you hadn’t stood for needing to see every teeny-tiny second of new footage on movies you were excited for, we wouldn’t be inundated with this awful new trend of doing teasers for trailers.  It’s an ad for an ad.  And we can just keep going down this rabbit hole.  We can do a 10-second teaser for a 20-second teaser, and a 5-second teaser for that 10-second teaser.

So after the jump you can find a 12-second teaser for the teaser trailer for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.  The full teaser trailer goes online on March 26th.  The movie opens November 16th.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 Teaser Trailer Preview Debuts March 20th; Full Trailer Released Online March 26th

by Matt Currie    Posted: March 8th, 2012 at 12:33 pm

Anticipation for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, the final (but possibly not final) film in the blockbuster Twilight franchise is at a fever pitch; even more so than the 2004 Drew Barrymore-Jimmy Fallon comedy Fever Pitch (which, come to think of it, wasn’t actually all that high). At any rate, a few weeks ago, we reported that the teaser trailer for Part 2 would be attached to the March 26 release of Lionsgate’s next great tween-baiting franchise, The Hunger Games. We know, THAT’S TOO FAR AWAY! You’ll never make it. Oh God, you’re getting the chills, you’re gonna be sick.

But hey, Lionsgate knows you’re hurting, baby. So they’re gonna give you a little taste for free on Tuesday, March 20, when a preview of the trailer will hit the internets at 6 AM EST; and then, on Monday March 26 at 6 AM, after The Hunger Games has torn apart the box office, the whole damn teaser trailer will also be yours for the online viewing. That should be enough to keep you squared away for a few months. But if you really wanna hit that Twi-high, you gotta dole out your $11.50 on November 16, when The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 hits theatres. Hit the jump to read the full press release.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 Special Edition Blu-ray Review

by NairaTimourian    Posted: February 23rd, 2012 at 9:00 pm

The Twilight Saga franchise has touched the hearts of millions of book readers and fans around the world. Breaking Dawn – Part 1 has a little bit of something for everyone; the much anticipated wedding scene, the appearance of Bella’s wedding dress, the honeymoon, and the birth scene. I loved its predecessors Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse but Breaking Dawn – Part 1 has to be my favorite film so far since it fulfilled all of my expectations. Hit the jump to read my review of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 special edition Blu-ray.

First Clip from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: February 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am

Twilight fans waited eagerly last night for the midnight release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 on DVD and Blu-ray. Target rewarded their customers with an exclusive clip from the sequel and series finale, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Fans can rest assured that if author Stephanie Meyer decides to write more Twilight books, Lionsgate will be on board to make the feature adaptations. In the meantime, the trailer for Breaking Dawn – Part 2 will run ahead of The Hunger Games when it debuts in theaters on March 23^rd. Breaking Dawn – Part 2 starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart lands in theaters November 16^th. Hit the jump to check out the clip.

Duh: Lionsgate Will Make More TWILIGHT If Stephanie Meyer Writes New Books; First Trailer for BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 Attached to THE HUNGER GAMES

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 10th, 2012 at 11:06 am

In case you had any doubt that Lionsgate would make another Twilight movie past Breaking Dawn – Part 2 should author Stephanie Meyer decide to extend the series, Lionsgate exec Rob Friedman is here to alleviate your fears. Per THR, early this morning on a conference call Friedman said, “If [Meyer] wishes to do it, we’ll be there to support her.” While the move is a no-brainer, it actually holds a bit more clout than Warner Bros. saying they’d make another Harry Potter if J.K. Rowling wrote another book. Rowling has been pretty steadfast in her conclusion of the series, but Meyer has been a bit more open-ended when it comes to more Twilight entries; the author previously stated that she originally envisioned Twilight as a longer series. Hit the jump for more.

Go Behind the Scenes of The Wedding Scene from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 31st, 2012 at 6:06 pm

Excitement! Yet another noteworthy release date is just around the corner for Twilight fans, as The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 hits DVD shelves on February 10th. To build anticipation for the release (because it’s seriously lacking in anticipation), a behind-the-scenes clip from the DVD’s special features has been released. This isn’t just any behind-the-scenes featurette, as it takes fans on the set during the filming of the all-important wedding scene. Director Bill Condon describes his intention with the scene, and Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart make out. It’s good times all around.

Hit the jump to check out the clip. Breaking Dawn – Part 1 hits DVD shelves February 11th. As we previously reported, select Target stores will be hosting the world premiere of a scene from Breaking Dawn – Part 2 during the midnight DVD release.

New Scene from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 to Be Unveiled at Target’s Midnight Release of PART 1 DVD

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 17th, 2012 at 11:49 am

While that November release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 may seem like an eternity to die-hard fans, Summit has a treat in store for those heading out to pick up Breaking Dawn – Part 1 on DVD. In nearly 500 stores across the country, EW reports that Target will be hosting the world premiere of an exclusive scene from Breaking Dawn – Part 2 during the midnight DVD/Blu-ray release of Part 1. The clip will screen at 11pm at select stores as fans are waiting in line to pick up their copy of the first half of the finale.

This is a pretty ingenious decision on Target’s part, as the store ensures that most Twihards (and by golly there’s a lot of them) will choose Target as their Part 1 DVD source. In addition to the regular edition of the DVD/Blu-ray, Target will also be selling a Limited Collector’s Edition DVD that includes—deep breath—an authentic prop flower from Bella and Edward’s wedding scene. To find out if your local Target will be participating in the Part 2 clip premiere, click here. For the rest of you, The Twilight Saga comes to an end on November 16th.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 Two-Disc Special Edition DVD/Blu-ray Available February 11th, 2012

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: January 3rd, 2012 at 4:33 pm

If you’re looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your significant other (or want to get lost in a fantasy world while spending Valentine’s Day alone), look no further than the Two-Disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. Available on February 11^th, you can take home the first half of the epic franchise finale which includes bonus features such as Bella and Edward’s Wedding Video, a six-part behind-the-scenes documentary and two fast forward features to get right to your favorite Edward and Jacob scenes.

Directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. Hit the jump for more on the special edition, including how fans can get themselves a discount.

Possible Merger Between Lions Gate and Summit Entertainment

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: November 28th, 2011 at 6:55 pm

Earlier this month, we mentioned that Lions Gate Entertainment’s The Hunger Games must make at least $100 million in order to justify the sequels being made. While there’s no doubt in my mind the movie will make that at the box office, the independent film company does have another source of income: merge with Summit Entertainment. The studio that’s behind the current Twilight series (which has earned over $1 billion through 4 of its 5 planned films) is reportedly in talks with Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. about a potential merger. The benefit to Lions Gate would be a much-needed cash infusion. This, in turn, could ensure the production of The Hunger Games sequels, which could pay dividends for Summit if successful. Hit the jump for more on the possibility of a merger.

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