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Peter Facinelli was asked about Dakota Fanning and New Moon. Looks like Peter is a fan.
Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame talked to The Daily Beast about Rob Pattinson’s smoldering ways.
Reelz Channel wants to know what your most anticipated New Moon scenes are.
According to Fashion Week Daily, Kristen Stewart is rumored to be in an Oscar presenter, no news what category.
Media Blvd Sarah Clarke, who plays Renee, talked to Media Blvd. about New Moon and here TNT drama Trust Me.
The dolls that are based on Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart as Edward and Bella were opened by an MTV staffer today.
Catherine Hardwicke will be at an upcoming conference.
Also check out the Catherine appreciation project.
FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES NINTH ANNUAL
DIRECTORS CLOSE-UP: CONVERSATIONS ON THE ART OF FILMMAKING
Influential Independent Directors and Their Collaborators Reveal Secrets of the Craft with Filmmakers and Film Lovers
LOS ANGELES (January 26, 2009) – Dawn Hudson, Executive Director of Film Independent, announced today the ninth annual Directors Close-Up: Conversations on the Art of Filmmaking, formerly known as the Director Series, which will be held February 4 – March 11, 2009 at The Landmark – West Los Angeles. Attendees will have access to some of the most innovative names in independent filmmaking, with Mary Sweeney (“The Straight Story,” “Mulholland Drive”), David Lynch’s long time creative collaborator, serving as moderator.
Film Independent’s 2009 Directors Close-Up is sponsored by Skywalker Sound, The Landmark, the Directors Guild of America, NBC Universal and NAB Show.
“The Directors Close-Up series is a rare opportunity for both filmmakers and film lovers to learn about filmmaking first-hand from some of our most prominent independent directors and their collaborators,” said Dawn Hudson, Executive Director of Film Independent. “In addition to writers, directors, and producers, those who are simply passionate about film can also be inspired by hearing our diverse group of panelists talk in depth about their craft.”
“Film Independent has had great success with the Directors Close-Up series, not only because of the notoriety of the filmmakers involved, but because of how deeply the panelists delve into every step of the creative process, from developing the script all the way to the post-production process,“ said María Bozzi, Director of Film Education. “Each session provides a sense of how the director’s vision gets translated onto the screen, and how collaboration is key in bringing that vision to life.”
Series panelists this year include Elliot Davis (cinematographer, “Twilight,” “Lords of Dogtown”), Rodrigo García (“In Treatment,” “Nine Lives”), Lance Hammer (“Ballast”), Catherine Hardwicke (“Twilight,” “Lords of Dogtown”), Oscar nominee Courtney Hunt (“Frozen River”), Jonathan Levine (“The Wackness”), Nancy Richardson (editor, “Twilight,” “Lords of Dogtown”), Howard Rodman (screenwriter, “Savage Grace”), with additional names to be announced.
Past panelists have included Don Cheadle, Bill Condon, Scott Frank, Alejandro González Iñárritu, David Fincher, Marc Forster, Paul Haggis, Zach Helm, Nicole Holofcener, Tamara Jenkins, Spike Jonze, Miranda July, Callie Khouri, Diana Ossana, Alexander Payne, Elizabeth Peña, Jason Reitman, Walter Salles, Julian Schnabel, and Kevin Smith.
This year’s panels will cover the following topics:
February 4th – Music and Sound Design – The soundtrack of a film is essential to the emotional reality of a film. A director and his/her sound team reveal the power of sound, taking us through the process of designing and creating the soundtrack of a film.
February 11th – The Director’s Vision and the Creative Team – From the initial stages of research to the execution on set, director Catherine Hardwicke and her creative team explain how they achieve the look of a film through cinematography, production design, and editing.
February 18th – The Independent Spirit: A Directors Roundtable – 2009 Spirit Award nominees discuss their films, their careers, and the way in which they have been able to balance their artistic integrity with the demands of the marketplace. Panelists include Courtney Hunt, Lance Hammer, and additional directors to be announced.
February 25th – Writing and Directing – Through the work of directors who write and direct their material, or write for other directors, this panel explores the writing process and the writer/director collaboration. Panelists include Jonathan Levine, Howard Rodman, and additional directors to be announced.
March 4th – Casting and Directing Actors – Hear from every different point of view on what’s behind a great performance, as actors, a casting director, and director Rodrigo García discuss the ways in which they collaborate. Reception following to be hosted by SAGIndie.
March 11th – New Visions, New Media – Explore how new technologies are allowing filmmakers to expand their palettes and take charge of production, not only to make their films, but how to get them to an audience.
All panels will take place in Theater 8 at The Landmark – West Los Angeles (10850 West Pico Boulevard at Westwood Boulevard) on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – between February 4 – March 11, 2009. Each panel will be followed by a reception.
To purchase a pass for the 2009 Directors Close-Up or individual tickets, please phone Film Independent’s reservation line at 310.432.1222 or send an email to Reservations@FilmIndependent.
For more information about this year’s Directors Close-Up or to register, please visit www.FilmIndependent.org/
So is reading Twilight not giving you enough of a vampire fix? Well, you have a couple of options:
1. You can create your own Twilight movie poster featuring you as Bella over at Face in Hole.
2. You can insert yourself into your own vampire story at Romance By You.
This just in from the organizers of TwiCon:
TwiCon proudly announces the appeare of the fandom’s favorite fatherly figure at this year’s biggest con- Mr. Billy Burke! Known as Charlie Swan, aka Bella’s dad, Mr. Burke will join us along with our long list of cast members this summer to show his support to the fans of Twilight!
Billy Burke was born and raised in Bellingham, Washington, USA. He began singing at age nine, and joined a band at age fifteen. He continued to work with bands and study/performing drama at Western Washington University. He performed in Seattle at the Annex Theater, New City Festival, and the A.H.A. Theater. He made his feature film debut in the independent film "Dare Dreamer," and then moved to Los Angeles, CA, USA, to pursue a career in singing and acting. He has since appeared in such films as "Mafia!," "Marshal Law," and "Roman Paris." He has made guest appearances on such television shows as "Party of Five" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."The people at Cartoonize the World have done it again. This time Taylor Lautner, Jacob Black, has been cartoonized.
The latest spoof on the Twilight movie was entered in the LDS Film Festival and won an honorable mention as well as a fan favorite award.
Since Kristen Stewart had a movie at Sundance this year, and in all likelihood other Twilight stars will have films there next year we decided to do a Sundance report from a fan. Our very own Nena Cullen had the chance to attend Sundance this year. Here is her perspective on what it is like.
The Sundance Film Festival takes place in Park City Utah, sometime in January (coldest month in Utah) every year since 1985 under the Sundance Institute management, but somewhat unofficially since 1978. The festival is premier showcase for many independent films, some for festival competition along with non-competitive feature-length and short films.
So it sounds like if you live in Salt Lake City you should be able to go to the Sundance Festival as you please, but what most people (including locals) don’t know, is that in order to get screening tickets you have to register a few months in advance and hope that you win a slot to purchase tickets. Slots are randomly selected by a computer. This year I was a lucky winner and was able to buy up to 20 tickets early enough to choose from the most anticipated films.
My Sundance experience started on Friday January 16th, when I attended the world premiere of a Mexican film called "Rudo y Cursi". A story that depicts the relationship of two brothers that are trying to fulfill their dreams of fame and fortune while struggling with the challenges of everyday life. At the end of the film I was surprised to find out that the audience would be able to participate in a Q&A with none other than one of the lead actors, Gael Garcia Bernal (I have to add here, that I am a big fan of his and I’ve never expected to meet him at this event) along with the Director, Carlos Cuaron (Y tu mama tambien) and Producers, Alfoso Cuaron (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) and Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy). This was one of a kind experiences, the theatre was sold out (about 1,300 seats) and the actors and producers were kind to answer every single question, as you can image there were many.
Spotting a celebrity is not as hard as it may seem but if you are looking for someone specifically, then there is a little more of a challenge. While out and about in Park City I saw a few people that I recognized, including: Emil Hirsh (Into the Wild), Nick Cannon (actor/rapper), Ewan McGregor (Mouline Rouge!) and a few others.
Park City’s main street is the busiest area of the festival because of the Egyptian theatre (one of the oldest theatres in Utah) and for all the pubs and restaurants located along the strip. General traffic is not allowed and everybody (with a few exceptions of course) rides the free shuttle service provided by the Sundance Institute. The environment is very festive(even while riding the bus) and it’s a great place for other kind of entertainment, there are several ski resorts with the best powder on earth ( I don’t claim this, but it’s state’s motto) and also a variety of shops along with a big Outlet mall just a few miles away from Downtown.
The Festival is very accessible, with screenings in Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance Utah. On Thursday night I attended a screening in Downtown Salt Lake for Adventureland, a highly anticipated film here at Sundance. Adventureland is the story of a College grad named James (Jesse Eisenberg) who spends his summer working at a theme park unexpectedly after his parents announce that they can’t help him out to continue his education at an Ivy League school. At Adventureland James meets Em (Kristen Stewart), a rebel daughter of a lawyer, who could be in her way to an ivy league school as well, but instead has chosen to do the opposite to her father’s expectations. This comedy takes place back in 1987 and while I compare the situation to this modern day and age, it seems like life was just as complicated then as it is for the youth today. I am expecting this film to receive an R rating for language and some nudity. However if you have the opportunity to see this film, I highly recommended. Stewart’s performance was superb. Very natural and at ease while interpreting the role of a troubled young woman.
Last night was the last night of my Sundance adventures. We had the chance to see the screening of a horror film called "Grace". When I first heard about it, I thought it was in the drama genre but after I heard that two people had fainted at the first screening last Saturday, I had to investigate a little more. The film is about a mother that decided to carry her baby to term after finding out the baby no longer has a heartbeat. When the baby is born, it seems like a miracle has brought the baby back to life, unfortunately not everything is quite right with baby Grace. The actors performance was beyond description, I cried, I laughed and jumped a few times, the sound engineers did a great job on this film.
At the end of the movie we had the chance to have a Q&A with Paul Solet, the writer/director of Grace. He told us that it all started as a short film and that for 3 years he had gone to every single film festival that he could afford to promote on his own and hope to find the support necessary to make his wish come true. His passion and drive was really what impacted me the most, he represented the soul of the festival. The entertainment is great fun but the hard work of all the different film makers is what makes the film festival so special.
Cam and Taylor made this years breakout stars list on The Daily Beast.
The Twilight DVD has a release date in Australia.
We’ve been getting a lot of repeat questions in our mailbag regarding New Moon, so we thought it might be a good idea to do a recap.
USA/Canada release date
Chris Weitz
Filming
Cast
The Books
2. The Host (hardback fiction category)
1. The Twilight Saga (children’s series category)
3. The Twilight Illustrated Movie Companion (paperback advice)
2. New Moon
3. Breaking Dawn
4. Eclipse
5. Twilight
21. The Host
2. Breaking Dawn
3. Eclipse
5. New Moon
6. The Host
9. Twilight
3. The Host ( does not rank YA books)
Twilight Movie Music
Billboard Ranking
6. 200 album chart:
2. Rock album chart:
3. Top digital album chart
The Twilight Movie
BoxOffice Mojo
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