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New Moon
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Official logo
Directed byChris Weitz
Written byScreenplay:
Melissa Rosenberg
Novel:
Stephenie Meyer
Produced byWyck Godfrey
Mark Morgan
StarringKristen Stewart
Robert Pattinson
Taylor Lautner
CinematographyJavier Aguirresarobe
Edited byPeter Lambert
Distributed bySummit Entertainment
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

New Moon is an upcoming romantic-fantasy film due for release some time in late 2009 or early 2010,[1] with a tentative release date of November 20, 2009.[2] It is based on the novel of the same name, written by Stephenie Meyer, and is the sequel to 2008's Twilight. The sequel, which was greenlit by Summit Entertainment in late November 2008, will be directed by Chris Weitz with Melissa Rosenberg returning as the screenwriter. Rosenberg handed in the draft for New Moon during the opening weekend of Twilight[3] Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner[4] reprise the roles of Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black, respectively.

Premise

When asked about the sequel, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke stated, "It's got werewolves, it's got visual effects that turn people into werewolves, it's got motorcycle stunts, you go to Italy. It's probably twice as much as this [to film]."[5]

On December 13, 2008, Summit Entertainment released the synopsis of New Moon, which states, "Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested."[6]

Production

Development

In early November 2008, Summit Entertainment announced that they had attained the rights to the remaining books in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn.[7] On November 22, 2008, one day after the theatrical release of Twilight, Summit Entertainment confirmed that they would begin working on New Moon. "I don't think any other author has had a more positive experience with the makers of her movie adaptation than I have had with Summit Entertainment," said Meyer. "I'm thrilled to have the chance to work with them again on New Moon."[8]

The extraordinary world that Stephenie has created has millions of fans, and it will be my duty to protect on their behalf the characters, themes and story they love. This is not a task to be taken lightly, and I will put every effort into realizing a beautiful film to stand alongside a beautiful book.

Chris Weitz, director of New Moon[9]

In early December 2008, it was announced that Catherine Hardwicke would not be returning to direct the sequel. Hardwicke cited time restrictions as the reason behind her leaving the project, saying, "I am sorry that due to timing I will not have the opportunity to direct New Moon. 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."[10] On December 13, 2008, it was announced that Chris Weitz, director and writer of The Golden Compass and co-director of American Pie, was hired to direct New Moon. Regarding being chosen for the project, Weitz said, "I am honored to have been entrusted with shepherding New Moon from the page to the screen."[11]

Filming

Filming for New Moon is scheduled to begin on March 23, 2009 in Vancouver.[12][13] In an interview conducted by Ryan Seacrest on KIIS-FM, Kristen Stewart said, "A lot of the movie takes place in Italy and I think we're actually going to get to go to Italy."[14]

Cast

References

  1. ^ "Summit Begins Search for New Moon Director". Summit Entertainment. 2008-12-07. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
  2. ^ Sperling, Nicole (2008-12-10). "'Twilight' sequel: New details on 'New Moon'". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
  3. ^ Thompson, Anne (2008-12-07). "No Hardwicke for 'Twilight' sequel". Variety. Reed Elsevier. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
  4. ^ a b "Taylor Lautner to Reprise His Role as Jacob in New Moon". Summit Entertainment. 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
  5. ^ a b c Carroll, Larry (2008-11-24). "'Twilight' Sequel 'New Moon' Will Be Dark And 'Spectacular,' Stars And Director Say". MTV. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
  6. ^ "Chris Weitz to Direct Summit Entertainment's New Moon". Summit Entertainment. 2008-12-13. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
  7. ^ Zeitchik, Steven (2008-11-14). "'Twilight' film franchise looks ahead". The Hollywood Reporter. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2008-12-13.
  8. ^ Carroll, Larry (2008-11-22). "'Twilight' Sequel Confirmed: 'New Moon' To Hit The Big Screen". MTV. Retrieved 2008-12-13.
  9. ^ McNary, Dave (2008-12-13). "Chris Weitz to direct 'Twilight' sequel". Variety. Reed Elsevier. Retrieved 2008-12-13.
  10. ^ Horowitz, Josh (2008-12-07). "'Twilight' Director Catherine Hardwicke Will NOT Direct 'New Moon'". MTV. Retrieved 2008-12-13.
  11. ^ Carroll, Larry (2008-12-13). "BREAKING: Chris Weitz Named 'New Moon' Director, While Taylor Lautner Comes Up Short". MTV. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
  12. ^ Wloszczyna, Susan (2009-01-21). "Move over, movie vampires: Werewolf pack is back". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-01-22. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ Malkin, Marc (2009-01-07). "Rob Pattinson and a Bevy of Beautiful Vampires". E! Online. E! Entertainment Television. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
  14. ^ Seacrest, Ryan (Interviewer); Stewart, Kristen (Subject) (2008). On Air with Ryan Seacrest - Interview with Kristen Stewart (Radio interview). Event occurs at 00:02:50. Retrieved 2008-12-14. KIIS-FM
  15. ^ Carroll, Larry (2008-11-26). "Peter Facinelli Excited To Play Carlisle Cullen Again In 'New Moon'". MTV. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  16. ^ "Robert Pattinson and Nikki Reed". InStyle. Time Inc. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
  17. ^ Carroll, Larry (2008-12-19). "'Twilight' Star Ashley Greene Is Excited About 'New Moon' Director Chris Weitz". MTV. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  18. ^ Carroll, Larry (2008-12-09). "'Twilight' Star Kellan Lutz Looks Forward To Emmett's 'New Moon' One-Liners". MTV. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  19. ^ Carroll, Larry (2009-01-15). "'Twilight' Star Jackson Rathbone Hopes To 'Show His Range' In 'Last Airbender'". MTV. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
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