Comments on: Official News from Summit and Stephenie Meyer

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:08:18 +0000

For all u peeps that are nervous about Chris as the new director, the plus side is that New Moon cannot possibly be as bad as Twilight (movie) was. He at least has worked with special effects before, he has already done a book to film adaptation (regardless of whether you liked it or not), and he has some script writing experience. His worst efforts would still be waay better than Hardwickes apparent best efforts.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:16:45 +0000

I must say I am still a little worried. With book to film adaptations, what any fan wants is for it to stay true to the book. Or at least enough so to where you get the same feeling you did with the book. As someone who has read Phillip Pullmans “His Dark Materials” trilogy until the books fell apart, I have to say that I was DEVASTATINGLY DISAPPOINTED with the Golden Compass movie. At first I was hesitant to blame the director and thought that it was really the screenwriters fault but then I found out Chris WAS the screenwriter. The movie did not follow the book AT ALL!!! Hence the reluctance to give him the benefit of the doubt. Although, Chris is only directing so perhaps there is hope after all. And since the Twilight Saga doesn’t deal with as controversial a topic as religion perhaps they won’t be as compelled to completely change the story line.

As an aside, I am definitely opposed to changing actors for the role of Jacob. If there was a chance that he wouldn’t be right for a second movie, he should not have been cast in the first place. But he’s here now so let him stay.

By: AussieLea

AussieLea — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:02:16 +0000

Bring it on Chris!! I, the one who is lookin forward to see what’s the Volturi is like?… mmmh

By: Mary Alice Cullen

Mary Alice Cullen — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:18:05 +0000

Micheal Copon would be a great older look Jacob if Taylor can’t beef up ( even though i love him, but i think won’t be able to). Copon is super hot. And I realy hope Chris does a good job and i hope he knows what he is getting himself into.
Good Luck Chris.

By: kessie1122

kessie1122 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:58:29 +0000

NO!

By: Enamorada

Enamorada — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:24:38 +0000

EVERYONE LOOK UP MICHEAL COPON IMDb
THER IS SOMTHING ABOUT TWILIGHT ON THIS SITE AND I AM THINKING HE MAY BE THE NEW JACOB BLACK!
i HAVE SEEN HIM ON OTHER THINGS AND HE IS GOOD!
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE TAYLOR ALL THE WAY OR DEATH… THIS GUY EVEN REALLY LOOKS ALOT LIKE TAYLOR BUT A BIT OLDER!!!(actually hotter)BUT ANYWAYS.. IF THIS GUY IS CHOSEN ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS..DAAAAAANG NOT BAD! NOT BAD AT ALL!!!!!!!

By: Enamorada

Enamorada — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:54:14 +0000

ALL YOU THAT SAY THAT IT DOENST MATTER MUCH IF JACOB DOSENT LOOK OLDR AND TALLER BECASUE YOU WANT TAYLOR… IT DOES MATTER. THAT IS A MAJOR PART OF THE STORY AND ALOT OF WHAT JACON PLUS THE OTHER WOLVES HAVE TO DEAL WITH. You are just willing to set that all aside to keep Taylor because you want to keeo him as the character. SOrry but it IS an important part about Jacob and if its not added then it just wnot feel like the same story to me.
and to alice#55. I am REALLY glad you saw reason!!! I am happy you have opend your mind to the idea of giving the next person a chance. I hope they do a good job.

By: Devon061381

Devon061381 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:40:20 +0000

Alright. Pitchfork and torch are being put aside…for now. I appreciate Stephenie and Chris both writing to the fans. I hope Chris really understands what we’re freaking out about. Stephenie “knows” us – she knows how rabid we are. Chris is just putting his toes into that water now and beginning to find out.

Here’s my list:

1. I hope Chris is cool with the fans coming to the set like people did with Twilight. And be as open as Catherine has been in regards to providing information and keeping us up-to-date in interviews, etc. Be visible.

2. PLEASE KEEP TAYLOR. For however much I dislike Jacob’s character in the last half of New Moon and all of Eclipse, and part of Breaking Dawn, I think Taylor plays a great Jacob and I think it’s a complete cop-out if Summit gets rid of him for someone “taller” – the whole “looking 25″ doesn’t matter as much to me. They can make Taylor look taller.

3. Please don’t eff up this film. I know the Golden Compass and whatever series that is has lots of fans, but I would hazard a guess that the Twilight Saga has a much stronger, larger fan base, and it would be a monumental clusterf**k for millions and millions of fans world-wide if this movie isn’t done right.

4. Keep Stephenie as involved as she was on Twilight.

Chris…we’re putting our trust hesitantly in your hands…please don’t break it…I’m keeping my pitchfork properly sharpened while it’s resting in the barn, just in case.

By: Jennylee

Jennylee — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:19:37 +0000

Golden Compass was nothing like the book. In order for everyone to be wild and crazy (to the same level as TW — or stronger), of course you’re going to need SM “endorse” CW. And after such a poignant introduction, you have CW spilling out promises. So, all he could say to defend himself as to whether or not he can capture Bella’s experience is that he worked “some of the most talented actresses in the world”? That’s like a guy pulling out his black book on the first date and naming all the other girls that he’s been with and how much they liked him, in order to convince you that you’re lucky enough to be spending the evening with him.
*sigh* what a waste of thought. I don’t believe the SM endorsement. Of course she’s protecting her book (and the money that goes in her pocket).
All I have to say is, I’m keeping my fingers crossed on this one. I won’t be expecting anything WOW so, when the time comes, I won’t be disappointed.

By: Anilu Magloire

Anilu Magloire — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:53:51 +0000

I’m really happy about this and I know New Moon will rock!!!!