A variety of media have picked up the story. Here are links to those doing an analysis rather than just repeating press releases from either camp. We will edit this entry anticipating that there will be more during the day.
RadarOnline: Fan reaction and fansite reaction. You can see our previously released quote appearing here. You can also see quotes from TwiCrack, Cullen Boys Anonymous, Bella and Edward, and A Twilight Kiss.
HitFix: calling it She Said/Studio Said “Sadly, the biggest losers here are the fans who are getting caught in a tug of war between a rising star whose was extremely fan-friendly and a studio who has done everything possible to satisfy their constant hunger for new material. Is it going to take franchise author Stephenie Meyer to broker peace between everyone involved? One thing is clear, if you end up seeing Lefevre on Larry King Live or hearing her on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show over the next few days? Then it’s really gotten ugly.”
ReelzChannel: A brief look a fan reaction that runs run the serious to the sublime. It ends on some ironic quotes given that these quotes were from fans.
The Movie Fanatic: As usual providing analysis from all angles in more than a soundbite. After hitting all points TMF asks its readers, “Finally, the main issue for a moviegoer like you and me is that all film outfits make decisions, whether popular or otherwise, for the sake of coming up with a great movie. For all we know, there maybe other casting changes in the Twilight horizon soon enough! What’s on your mind? What was your first reaction when you learned that Rachelle Lefevre was replaced by another actress to play Victoria? Are you a Bryce Dallas-Howard fan? Have you seen her previous movies? What is your reaction regarding Ms. Lefevre issuing a press release regarding her reaction to the casting change? Let us know what you think!”
I hate how Summit views our actors as disposable! First with their attempt on dropping Taylor and now with Rachelle! Who will be next? I am really upset by this decision, and believes it will effect how the movie will turn out.
This just in: actors are employees; they ARE disposable. They have contract terms they have to meet, and if they don’t meet those terms, they’re fired. I’ll say again what’s becoming my new motto: show business is just that: a business.
i totally agree with you its a buisness any employie is disposable and can be replaced and i know excatly what will happen the new girl will come in every one of the rachelle supporters will hate her but just remember she could do a soooooo much better job then what rachelle did
Yes but Summit is a business that is putting out a product. Call me crazy, but isn’t it supposed to be something along the lines of “the customer is always right?” Aren’t they supposed to be trying to make US happy? What are they without the fans? And what are they going to be if those fans are always pissed off because they made another stupid, uncalled for decision?
And to Evangeline, we aren’t pissed at Rachelle because the conflict wasn’t a month, wasn’t six weeks…it was 10 days. And we are all aware that during the filming of Twilight more than one of the actors had much more complicated overlaps in filming than Rachelle would have with Eclipse. As she said multiple times, she did everything she could to work her schedule around the Eclipse schedule because that one was the most important to her. Who would have thought that Summit would have been so quick to fire her because of a 10 day conflict? They didn’t even give her a chance to try and work something out with EITHER production compant. No, the blame doesn’t go to Rachelle here…this is all on Summit (as usual).
i think it sucks too because rachelle was the one who has worked so hard with this role, with promoting and everything. you could tell she was so excited about playing victoria. and now when it comes to playing the biggest victoria part she gets canned. i feel bad for rachelle because she has to be embarassed bc here she is saying how she cant wait to start filming for eclipse and she isnt even playing the part anymore. and now the biggest victoria part of all and bryce gets to do it. she just gets handed the reigns with no worry on her part.
I agree a actor can be replaced but it seems such a shame if 10 days are the only conflict, could they not just do her scenes closer to middle or the end? I realize they shouldn’t have to, but it would be gracious on Summitts part.
yes it is a business but if you were an employee at a business that you worked really hard at, promoting this business, working long hours, putting your all into it. and then you find out because of a minor conflict that could probably be worked around, they fire you so they dont have to do any work whatsoever. come on they had this planned a long time ago give me a break. comic con was just last week and she still thought she was playing victoria..they had audtions and did contracts in a few days..i dont think so
I feel the same way. And it really scares me that they just want to replace everyone what if they need a new bella or a new edward for BD? okay I see no chances for that but it really IS scary
your are so right. They are a business, and if you don’t like their business practices, tell them. Stop spending your moeny on their business. They will listen or fail. Too many people don’t do that enough.
Well, I continue to be disappointed but there comes a time that we all need to realize that no amount of bashing, whining, foot-stamping, and pouting is EVER going to bring Rachelle back. I’m not going to start hating on Bryce who probably knows no more about what went on between Summit and Rachelle than we do. The bottom line is Rachelle is gone and Bryce is a good actress, and i doubt will INTENTIONALLY ruin Victoria.
The best thing we can do is send our thanks and support to Rachelle for everything she’s done with twilight. =)
Oh, I don’t hate Bryce, I think she’s the bomb actually, and have liked her very much in other stuff. I just wish they would have flexed just a little for Rachelle. I think thats what everyone is feeling now.
I agree, If you can support a business who lacks compassion or forthought, go for it…spend your hard earned dollars on everything Summit. I don’t shop at Walmart, And I won’t spend my money on Summit who acted like a bully. I am a woman, and I choose not to roll over and accept it because they are bigger than me, I don’t bend over that easily.
My first reaction was Summit wanted to amp up the star power of Eclipse. I agree that Bryce will do a fantastic job with the role, as she is a great actor. But that is not the sore point.
Summit is showing itself to be a ruthless money hungry corporation. I, like many Twilight fans, chose to seek out other Summit movies to support this company. I will no longer do this as they have a long road to make up for this. I am not a teenager, nor am I naive. I have lived a life of more than 50 years, and this Summit fiasco reeks of greed and conceit.
Rachelle may have given Summit a loophole to exploit, but at this point it just looks like Summit kicked her to the curb and chose to find a shinier star.
Elaine I agree completely with you. I mailed letters to 5 of the Summit execs, stating just that. I will not support anything produced by the Summit… and will boycott the movie during its initial release. I am also over 50 with grands and young adult children who are also disappointed in this decision.
I have nothing against Bryce, I even like her…but Rachelle is so lovely and she has done such a great job…I just can digest this…Rachelle has all my support and even if that doesn’t chage things…I will still write letters and protest for what is happening…Rachelle, Ashley and Kellan are my favorite cast members…I totally support the original cast who got involved in Twilight when no one believed in its potential to become a blockbuster film…and they all did their absolute best with the limitted resources they had to bring to life our beloved book…..back then Summit worked with actors and their schedules to make the movie…now, that it is a big hit a everyone wants a piece of it they can’t do the same…it isn’t fair!
All my support to Rachelle! I’m putting several letters in the mail today!
I totally agree with you, Yisel_Cullen! There’s no offense to Bryce, but Rachelle has contributed a lot to the Twilight saga since the very beginning, and her performance in Twilight is so great. It’s so unfair to Rachelle, especially she is so nice and friendly, to be replaced just because of a little overlap on the fliming schedule, which is not impossible to work out in a better way. Even worse is that it’s so obvious that Summit hasn’t given Rachelle a choice.
It’s understandable that Summit would like to have a ‘better’ actress for attracting the non-twilight-fans to see the movie, however, they are also taking the risks to disappoint and lose the interest of the twilight-fans. Perhaps Bryce would have an extraordinary performance in Eclipse, but it would not be the same Eclipse that expected.
I love Rachelle as Victoria, she would be my perfect Victoria, no one can replace her!
I think Summit was way too hasty in their decision and Summit should fire their PR person for the statement that was released in response to Rachelle’s statement. To me, Summit came off as immature, selfish and out-of-touch. I hope they can correct their error.
I don’t know what effect on the movie Rachelle’s absence will have, if any. But, I do know the fans are very upset in losing her. She was a great asset to the franchise for the simple reason, she could communicate well with the fans. She always had nice things to say about her fellow co-stars and was truly 100% Twilight fan herself. I just wonder what the real reason is behind all this. She is a talented actress, she was a good PR person for all the Twilight Saga films, and you could tell she really loved what she was doing. I am very sad to see her replaced. I sure hope this is the first and last change to take place!!! The current actors (Rachelle included) are brilliant professionals, and the franchise is lucky to have gotten them.
I really don’t understand why people aren’t mad at Rachelle! She booked a movie that would film at the same time as Eclpise. SHE hid this job from Summit for a month and a half (this is why the other actors are in shock – they didn’t know either). SHE expected Robert Pattinson, Kristin Stewart, Jackson Rathbone, Taylor Lautner, ect… to halt their filming process for her. Do you guys have any idea how difficult it is to get a huge cast of working actors together at the same time? They had the dates set, and everyone is supposed to change everything for her and her 2 lines? Please. If she was so dedicated to taking the character to the end, she should have thought ahead, made better decisions, and been a little less selfish. Robert Pattinson dropped Parts Per Billion for New Moon. Rachelle could have tried to get out of that Barney movie. I am sure she doesn’t want to get out of it because it is a better part. She is also hurting her career by coming out and bashing the studio. Right or wrong, it is just bad business to publically criticize those in the industry. Other production companies may shy away from her in the future now that she did that. IMO, she is mad that she didn’t get away with booking that other role, and she is USING Twilight fans (a lot of which are young, emotional, passionate about the series they love, and already have a distrust for the industry) to get a rise on her side. Not cool or classy.
I disagree. Summit moved up the production dates, and the dates she is missing are only rehearsal, not filming. Also, if you read the book you could see that she is more important than 10 lines. Also, her major parts aren’t until the end of the book, so it is very reasonable to think that they could accomodate her and do the rest of the filming first. And, Summit didn’t even give her an option. They replaced her and I think they were planning it for a while. They are sneaky. They knew that if it got out they were replacing her the fans would freak out like they did with Taylor. That is why nothing was known until it was a done deal. I for one am disappointed in Summit. They had options…they just wanted to replace her.
you rock! you said it perfectly
to Evangeline not jodi
Sorry Evagaline, I don’t buy that for a second. First of all, an employee should feel safe to ask for an accomodation to their work schedule. It is the nature of the business. I read into it as they took their ball and went home instead of negotiating in good faith. Also as far as actors cowtowing to the studios, they should speak out against them when they think an injustice hs been done against them. If that were the case, the Studio’s could be henceforth the dirty uncle, and everyone else is the victim and dirty little secret. I commend her for saying what she said in a classy way. The studio reply was classless, and further demonstrated their ability to play the bully.
Evangeline said it perfectly. I Rachelle should be responsible for some of this and not just Summit. Besides. Thank you Evangeline.
OMG TO ALL OF YOU WHO THINK SUMMIT IS A RUTHLESS CORP.WHO JUST WANTS THE MONEY THEN YOU MUST NOT RELIZE WHATS IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW HELLO THERES A SUCKY ECONMOY OF COURSE THEY WANT TO GET THE MONEY FROM ECLISPE AND THEY HAVE ALREADY SPENT MONEY BY SLOWING DOWN PRODUCTION PROBALY BECUASE OF ALL THIS RACHELLE CRAP AND HERES A LITTLE SECRET KAY MAKEING A MOVIE IS A BUISNESS OH AND THEY DID’NT JUST DUMP SHE HAS A OTHNER BLEPPIN MOVIE
Am I the only one who sees the connection between the release of this news and Twicon? There are two possible reasons, as I see it: 1. Summit wanted to release the news of the recasting as close to Twicon as they could, so fans wouldn’t have the time to stage a group boycott; 2. Summit waited right up until Twicon to announce the news so the fans would be even more riled up when they met, and would react even more strongly. If #2 is the cause, we could think this might be just for promotion, as sad as that is. They might worry that after two movies, the third won’t bring the same demand as the first ones (think Pirates of the Caribbean, Spiderman, Jurassic Park, Terminator, etc). Whichever way this works, I can’t imagine that it was just a coincidence that the news was announced just days before Twicon.
Well, a lot of people have said of lot of good things, but what it boils down to is movies are never as good once they start changing the actors. They are the character. They are what you see when you think of them and they are the ones that made them. If Rachelle had done a poor job or gotten sassy about things I guess I could see why Summit could get irritated, but what it boils down to is, this bickering is not hurting anyone but the fans who made the Twilight Series movies what they are. I don’t think Rachelle would have done anything to truly jeopardize her role and we obviously know Summit’s habits. They thought about replacing Taylor, they did replace Solomon (which isn’t as critical because we saw him once and he wasn’t even named in dialogue in the movie), and they have replaced directors each time. I think Summit getting the big head is the problem.
I am not familiar with the new girl’s movies, but I know that when I see her in Eclipse no matter how good she acts, I will look at her and be uncomfortable because SHE is NOT Victoria.
Summit and Rachelle should both put hard feelings aside and put her back in as Victoria to give the fans what they want, which is a good movie with its original characters. The fans are the only ones getting the shaft here. People are also saying, it is a business, actors are replaceable . . . but that attitude is what is wrong with the world today. Everything has just become business and that is about as puke-inducing as being politically correct. Respect is as old as humanity and I don’t care how much money or business is involved, it should still matter. RESPECT your fans and continue the saga with its original cast members. Complete it right or you will have ruined what could be the most popular series from book adaptation as Harry Potter.
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Haha, I know the part of Victora is important. But she barely talks in the books. That is what I meant. She has a small physical role in the movies (so far). It is not as noticeable to replace her AT THIS POINT. As far as accommodating her other job, her roll in Eclipse might be a lot bigger than we think. She may be placed in the movie a lot. They might show her making and training the newborns, the traveling and planning, etc. The filming of a movie doesn’t go from the beginning of the story to the end. It has to do with a lot more than that. Often times, they film the end first. They can’t change the entire schedule for one actor unless that actor is PIVOTAL to the movie (like Rob or Kristin – and even then, they would be risking termination if they pulled a Rachelle, though I doubt it.) I might be wrong on this, but I read that her other movie started filming Aug 17th. The rehearsals for Eclipse start next week (according to PF’s tweet) with filming beginning on the 17th. I just read that Rachelle’s other movie films in Europe? It sounds like a big inconvenience to me. I do apologize if I am wrong on the dates and locations.
so, you think because she has a smaller role in in Twilight, and a slightly larger role in Newmoon, them it is okay to replace her and tell the actress when you release it to the media? Do you work for Summit? wink
Stage a boycott? What is this, the Kennedy assassination conspiracy? I don’t think Summit thinks about us that much. It would be nice if they did, but I really don’t think so.
For all we know Bryce will be just the one to bring out another side of Victoria. Rachelle did a great job and I like how fan-friendly she is, but you know it IS a business. They’re going to do what they feel is best for their company and profits. That’s how businesses operate. (Granted, it might not make sense to some of us sitting here going “Wait–what?” But like it’s been said: we do not know what happened behind closed doors).
They probably wouldn’t have made “Twilight” into a movie if they didn’t think there was a way to make money off of it.
It sounds cold, I know (believe me, I understand how cold it sounds) but if it’s anything like book publishing, it’s about the bottom line (Tom Hanks said it best in “You’ve Got Mail”: “It’s not personal, it’s business.”)
I figure give Bryce a chance and see what happens. Rachelle can be given a fond and loving farewell, full of support and gratitude for all she did.
Who knows? It might even be for the best. Things happen for a reason and like it’s been said: we don’t know what went on behind closed doors.
I think people need to put this into perspective. The movies will continue. And this isn’t replacing the main actors. It would be totally different if Bella or any of the Cullens or Jacob were replaced in the middle of the films.
Yes, it’s a disappointment, but it’s not the end of the world. There are two sides to this. To blame either one is probably hasty.
It is not about the movies; it isabout what means a studio is willing to go to get to the end product. I like rugs from Pakistan, but I can’t buy them because they regularly use child slave labor to make them. This is ethical. I can see when a fan is 12-16, they might not get this, as typical adolescents tend to be egocentric (some adults too) and haven’t learned about the effects of business ethics. I minored in economics, but I live my life (I try ) to live ethically, even when it isn’t the popular or easy way. I have nothing against the newly cast actor;she is talented and beautiful, stunning even. But, I can’t accept this is the way it is mentality.
How has the studio behaved unethically?
Rachelle had a contract to honor and she broke it. They replaced her because of it. End of story.
IF this project were important, she would have made sure to be there. Period.
People can say they reschedule for Rob and Kristen, but I’m sorry, they are MUCH more critical than Rachelle. Victoria isn’t even in the book until the very end, so that’s a silly argument. People need to understand that changing the schedule for Rachelle changes it for EVERYONE. If they flip the days for her scenes, they have to move something else, which means a dozen more actors get their schedules altered and there are even more conflicts.
Bottom line: Rachelle clearly thought she was more important than she really was if she thought the studio should alter filming around a minor character. Perhaps this will be a lesson.
I’m really not surprised that some people don’t get this. Our society has turned into one where there are a lot of big heads. How many college grads expect to get an awesome cushy job at the top ofthe company right out of school? Newsflash, you have to work your way up.
OK! A lot of people have made some good points here, but I think Ellen made the big point that no one has mentioned and I thought of IMMEDIATELY when this was announced. They released this right after Comic Con deliberatly. They had lined this “change” up and knew what they were doing beforehand, negotiantions just don’t happen overnight. This was a PR stunt, piggy backed on all the New Moon hoopla, believe me, I know, I used to work in this industry. Summit had its own agenda – that is the fact of the matter. Yes, she had schedueling conflicts and they were in Europe, but really, its not that difficult to travel. They could have accomidated or given options if they wanted – but they didn’t.
“It would be totally different if Bella or any of the Cullens or Jacob were replaced in the middle of the films.”
Has Summit opened the door to that possibility? The ages of Edward and Bella are 17/18…..by the time BD is filmed will they still appear to be the right ages? or older and not appropriate? Just a thought….
I doubt they timed it after Comic Con to exploit it, but rather to quiet it — at Comic Con, anyway. They put a lot of time and money into that roll-out and I’m sure they didn’t want the Rachelle story to take over everything. Any sane person would have waited.
Look, Rachelle took a chance and it didn’t pan out. She (or certainly her agent) should have really weighed the options a little more carefully. *If* she had told Summit in advance (her statement — which she fired off FIRST, remember — doesn’t suggest she gave them any advance notice) and they told her ok, and then axed her…well, then, you have my sympathy. But she didn’t, by any account. 365 days in a year, and she has to pick a project scheduled within arguably the biggest role she’s had to date? Who made that genius move? Forget what you think you know about her contract (because, of course, you don’t)…Just use your head. If it looks stupid and sounds stupid, it’s…well, you know.
I just think she was pretty quick to throw out the “poor me” statement to the press. Hmmm…maybe I can get everyone fired up for me??? Like Taylor???
Summit certainly could use some more polished folks in their PR dept. That statement was as subtle and smooth as Ozzy. So now they have to smooth that out.
It *is* a business, for both Summit and Rachelle. Two way street…
Twilighters, If you wanna support for Rachelle, Follow this link: http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/rachellelefevre
Sorry everyone whose promoting these internet petitions, I totally support Rachelle, but as others have said, they don’t work.
as good as rachelle was, bryce will fill those victoria shoes. s–t happens, schedules change, not everyone can re-adjust. cut both the girls some slack, but it’s a business, and we’ll still see rachelle in new moon. agree, if it were a triple threat loss (edward, jacob, bella) there would be a LOT more hoopla!
For any movie/show, I hate it when they replace actors/actresses who have been in the movie/show alot. I honestly could care less about reasons why it had to happen, it just irritates me and makes me not want to watch something.
Team Rachelle Lefevre. Has Summit lost there head with money again they did it before with Taylor but he got saved by as. Now we have to save her!
Bryce Dallas is a good actress with The Village, Spider-Man 3, and Terminator Salvation and of course her famine father Ron Howard who is a Direct.
Excuse me i dont think your were in the gym with him yeah the fans were a part because he didnt want to disapoint but unless u were then fine but i doubt it
It was similar, I was saying the fans saved Taylor of cause he worked hard in gym was not disputing that but Summit wanted to use a different actor to replace him and than fans helped Taylor out and Summit gave his job back.
I think if you read the rest of my comment I want Rachelle to keep her acting job. Also if you can see it but I certainly can that Summit wants Bryce Dallas Howard in the movie because then they can get her dad Ron Howard to Direct the forth movie that’s why they pick her. That’s why they said this excuse about Rachelle to get rid of her.
Summit made a huge mistake by letting go of Rachelle Lefevere. She was perfect for the role. I thought Summit understood the fans? Smart people just do NOT replace beloved characters/actors who portray them. Although I know in the movie industry, replacing actors happens, not everyday does it happen in a franchise. Sure, in Harry Potter, Michael Gamdon replaced Richard Harris as “Dumbledore,” but that was because the latter died…a necessary replacement. Rachelle has certainly not died, but one would almost think so by the lament of sorts from the fans. I have nothing personally against Bryce Dallas Howard, I have seen her work before and can tell she’s talented, however I’m afraid she has a rough road to acceptance ahead of her. The huff-and-puff of anger of twifans I think is just getting started…
It is annoying. I hate when actors change in the middle of a series as well.
I get it though. I can understand both sides, but in the end you can’t expect the entire rest of the cast and crew of a movie to rearrange their schedules for you. She really shouldn’t of accepted the other role in the end if she really wanted to stay in Eclipse.
Also, not very nice of the some of you who are talking poo about Bryce.
(totally agree with everything that Evangeline said too)
Another also, 10 days is a HUGE amount of time to be unavailable when you were told to be. 3 months is Production time NOT Shooting time. (someone above also mentioned.) It seems to me that they are probably starting to shoot the ending part first which she would be needed in to get started on all the special effects stuff.
She made her bed now she must lie in it. Don’t get me wrong I wish she was continuing, but alas, it is what it is.
We should be welcoming Bryce to the Twilght Family instead of being Bitchy McBitches.
ok, i keep getting on here and keep telling myself i wont reply anymore. but some of this really bothers me. i know people are upset over this. but this isnt a conspiracy. i honestly believe there was a lack of communication by both rachelle and summit. rachelle OBVIOUSLY has over scheduled. shes required to be at rehearsals and filming. rescheduling her parts is quite simply unfair as i have stated. by rescheduling her parts you would have to reschedule rob and kristen,which would then mean rescheduling their parts with the cullen family and the wolf pack. not to mention it pushing filming back would interfere with other commitments the cast has after theyre finished with their filming. and as for summit, like any other business its about money. theyre a bunch of rich guy business execs. she breached their contract so no matter what other motives they might have, they could replace her. and please support bryce and the rest of the cast. boycotting wont do anything but hurt the cast we all love. voice your disagreement but please please support the movies.
I have told myself I wouldn’t respond but this is becoming unbearable.
There was obviously a lack of communication on both parts, and as sad as I am to see Rachelle go – I can’t bring myself to make a big deal out of it.
It just seems Twilight fans get riled up way too quickly. Remember the backlash when Robert Pattinson was cast as Edward? I do, I remember all the comments about him not being good-looking enough, and not known enough to be Edward. And now? People might as well kiss the ground he walks on because everybody is obsessed with him now.
Or how about the backlash when Catherine Hardwicke was replaced? Comments about it not being fair, she brought Twilight to life, etc etc. Now, people are petitioning for Chris to direct Breaking Dawn!
In my honest opinion, it’s hard to judge Rachelle’s portrayal of Victoria because we haven’t gotten much to judge her on. Her two scenes in Twilight hardly give us an inside on Victoria. I find it rather harsh to say Bryce Dallas Howard cannot being Victoria to life in Eclipse. Eclipse would of been the movie where Rachelle would of been given a substantial about of material to bring Victoria to life. Unfortunately she will not get that chance, but I’m not going to boycott the movie because of it.
And to those that say Summit is only concerned about the money – of course they are. We wouldn’t even be here discussing the filming of Eclipse if Twilight hadn’t of been the colossal success it was.
It’s Hollywood people – everything is about money.
I don’t mean to offend but I just felt I need to say that.
lol just for the record im 18 and ive been letdown so many times i live off the way it is. life isnt fair. businesses are crooked and backhanded. im upset she wont be back. but its life. cold and harsh as it is. forreal my last two cents. and i hope you guys dont take this as me being a jerk. this is just my personal opinion.
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Rachelle4Eclipse
tell other twilight fans 2!!!
Please Summit is making a big mistake. Just one more movie for Rachelle Lefreve to finish her part in the Twilight Saga and the dump her. I CANNOT picture anyone else playing victoria. She was perfect she nailed down the wild lethal vixen vampire role perfectly. Why does Summit want to do this. It is not worth it. Please reconsider, because you are going to be losing some fans over this stupid move. Why spoil a good thing over nothing?!! Lovely Rachelle Lefreve we want you back on Eclipse! SUMMIT GIVE HER BACK THE ROLE PERIOD!
I know the situation is different between Taylor & Rachelle but I just wanted to point out that when Chris Weitz took the role of Director for New Moon, he thought of the fans and putting what was best for the movie. THATS WHAT IMPORTANT FOR “ECLIPSE” …THE FANS & WHAT IS BEST FOR THE MOVIE!!
It clearly proves that Summit Entertainment actions is all about POWER AND THE MONEY the “Twilight Saga” movies will bring them. They KNOW that the fans will watch the “Twilight Saga” moives no matter what changes Summit Entertainment does because they KNOW THAT THE FANS WILL GET OVER IT! It just proves that Summit Entertainment did not take in consideration the FANS & WHAT IS BEST FOR “ECLIPSE”. If Summit Entertainment was thinking of the fans & what is best for the movie, they would have done something to work with Rachelle’s schedule no matter the rush deadline Summit Entertainment had on “Eclipse” and no matter that Rachelle’s role in “Barney’s Version’ was confirmed on July 17 and Summit Entertainment was notified on July 20th, and ignored Ron Howard demand to put his daughter on Twilight. B.D. Howard would have worked as a “extra” somewhere OR put her in “Breaking Dawn”.
It is very disturbing that Summit Entertainment is able to do this to the Twilight Fans.
I don’t care who’s wrong or right here. The FACT remains that Kristen currently filming a movie while filming New Moon, Rob was filming movies during Twilight AND New Moon, Cam was filming another movie during Twilight…..STOP acting like Summit was wronged.They are a MULTI BILLION DOLLAR CORPORATION!!!Their budget is practically limitless. They COULD HAVE made an exception.I WILL, along with hundreds of others, boycott Eclipse during opening weekend. There are several petitions with over 6,000 signatures already and climbing. Anyone arguing in favor of Summit, is OBVIOUSLY NOT a diehard Twilight fan.
The difference is her filming of another movie is in another country totally, it’s not like she can film Eclipse and then go to her other movie after and then come back. Also boycotting the movies are not going to do any good, if anything, it could keep breaking dawn from being made. They are only going on to Eclipse b/c they know that with the fandom of New Moon others will see Eclipse. If they get the feeling that no one will see Eclipse, they could totally scrape it, seeing that they won’t get their money back.
Oh and to the person asking about Kristen and Rob looking to old, that’s why they are filming them back to back as much as possible. So that they don’t age in between. Most movies series would take time in between, like more than a couple months, but in order to keep them from looking aged they are trying as hard as possible to film the movies together, hence why we needed a new director for Eclipse and will need a new one for Breaking Dawn, they’ll be finishing up Eclipse while filming Breaking Dawn, can’t do both at the same time.
I think the decision just sucks. She is Victoria and no one else should play her part. They could have just worked around it like they are doing with everyone else’s other commitments. If they replaced Bella or Edward, millions of fans wouldn’t go see the movie.
Obviously Rob and Kristin have much more important roles than Rachelle.
Don’t get me wrong, I think Rachelle is great, but let’s not go so far to say that Victoria is on the same scale as Bella or Edward. She is barely in Eclipse at all. Losing Rob or Kristen would be a huge deal and I understand why they work around their schedules, but come on. If Mike Welch can’t be there when he needs to be, do you really think the entire movie goes down because they recast Mike Newton? When you’re trying to coordinate the schedule for hundreds of actors and crew and others, you can’t meet everyone’s demands. Sounds like Rachelle had a higher opinion of where she was on the totem pole than reality.
It sucks. I hate it when people get replaced I’m just glad it’s not Edward or Bella.
woah. i dont think anyone is saying summit was wronged. i know for a fact i said both rachelle and summit are at fault due to bad commincation. and just because someone doesnt agree with you doesnt mean they arent diehard twilight fans. people are entitled to their own opinions.
you know i dont see the point in arguing because its VERY immature. ive clearly stated my OPINION. im sad rachelle will not be back. if i believed there was a reasonable way to get her back id go for it. but i believe legally they had a right to replace her seeing as she breached the contract. im ending it on that.
Why do people keep saying it’s not like they replaced any main actors…..did you READ the books? Victoria is pretty much the cause of nearly all key events in Eclipse as well as New Moon. She IS a main character. Oh, and I am 35 years old with 4 kids; I’m pretty sure I know that life isn’t fair. It’s complete and utter B.S. You don’t dissapoint a fan base as large as The Twilight Saga’s. For every one person who thinks this isn’t a big deal, there are 100 who say it is.
She’s not a main character in Eclipse. She is responsible for some of the actions, but we don’t see her in the book very much except at the end when Edward kills her.
The main actors would be: Edward, Bella, Jacob.
Secondary: Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, Emmett, Carlisle, maybe Esme though she barely talks in the books unfortunately, Charlie, Sam, Leah
The rest of them: it’s nice to keep the same people and they’ve done a great job, but come on. If this project was important, they would get there butts there when they were supposed to be.
I have to side with Summitt on this one. If Eclipse was the more important project to Rachelle, she should have never gotten an overlapping contract.
Sure, they may have accommodated Rob and Kristen with scheduling, but they are EDWARD and BELLA. Those two could never be replaced. Rachelle was great as Victoria, but Bryce will be good too. Scheduling is not as easy as people are making it sound. They have to coordinate the schedules of dozens of actors, the extras, when they can get locations, etc. If this part was important to Rachelle, she should not have taken another role that overlapped.
If Liz Reaser can’t be there for filming, should the entire schedule be altered for Esme, who probably had more lines than Victoria? Of course not.
For everyone who thinks Rachelle didn’t tell Summit about the other movie “Barney version” , Think again, Summit is claiming they didn’t know about this other project until JULY 20th. Howerver, all you have to do is google BARNEYS VERSION JULY 10th, and it’s all over the Net??? http://twilight-review.com/rachelle-lefevre-joi…
So You mean to tell me that there was a press release that she would be in this movie, it was all over the net, but Rachelle still managed to keep all this info from Summit until JULY 20th, as Summit claims in their response. PLEASE? REALLY???
Just on this info alone I tend to believe Rachelle versions of events
I’m willing to bet that Victoria WILL BE a main character in the movie version of Eclipse. Ya think the writers and producers are just gonna skip over her creating newborns and her obsessing over Bella? I’ll bet the fight scene takes up an enormous amount of time in the movie, too. Nearly all of the actors have had scheduling conflicts that Summit has worked around including Cam who was killed off in the first movie. Hello? Hollywood contracts are worthless, they might as well be written on toilet paper. Epic FAIL, Summit.
solidarity! all fans should boycott eclipse unless rachelle is able to reprise her role
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. I always liked Bryce too, but you get comfortable with the familiar.. and Rachelle was the familiar. I think she did a great job with Victoria. I’d rather see her stay.
Summit needs to realize Twilight fans area a different breed and they shouldn’t mess with a good thing.
I wonder where my original comment is? I hope that it wasn’t deleted? Why would it have been?
Wow, I was so bummed when I first read it. Rachelle was litterally my favorite actress in the movie. I guess if they did replace her, though, Bryce is the way to go. But still. I really like Rachelle both on and off-screen. And that’s pretty rare.
i am really disapointed with the replacement of Rachelle with Byrce. Like how can you do that? Most of the fans out there know that Bryce can’t pull off the roll of Victoria, Rachelle on the other hand could. Also, many fans are angry with Summit Entertainment, i’m one of those fans.Rachelle has all ready been in the first 2 movies, it will just ruin Ecplise! i was really looking forward to seeing this movie. Now, i’m not to sure i want to. i am really disapointed with Summit..and i hope you get to read this. And maybe you will realize your making a huge mistake…cause you know what? you are gonna lose a lot and lot of fans when they see this movie…
hello again. Summit i think, is making a huge mistake. I mean Rachelle and Bryce look nothing alike! and Rachelle has the right attitude to complete the role of Vitoria. Take a good look at Bryce. Now tell me. Does she look anything like a mean, blood-sucking vampire with the right attitude to pull of this role? NO!NO!and NO! Don’t you people get it? Rachelle it the only :repeat only person that can act like this! She has the right attitude, hair, face, and she has just about the right everything! You people must be sick in the mind!
i hate how Summit is doing this! how can you replace Rachelle?!…First it coyuld have been Taylor…now Rachelle…whos next?! Kristen, Robert? …you people disgust me! UHGGG! Why don’t you do everyone a favor and try to get your head back on your shoulders!