Archives for November 2008

Cast in the News

Catherine Hardwicke returned to Oregon to take part in the Sister’s project. The local press caught up with her there.

Jackson Rathbone’s future doesn’t just hold New Moon, there’s some music on the horizon.

 

Tiger Beat interviewed a bunch of the cast on their favorite scenes.

 

 

Shock Till You Drop (which was the source on a number of the early Twilight casting news) links to Kristen’s interview on the Ryan Seacrest show where she talks about filming in Italy. The transcript is now available.

 

Twilight Hits the UK Press

The Twilight movie releases in the UK later this week. The British press is starting to run Twilight stories. Interestingly enough, the UK was slow to pick up on the Twilight craze with fans in Germany, Italy, and most noticeably Spain catching on before the book took off in the UK.

MIRROR First up is The Mirror talking about Rob’s rise from school boy to star.

OK Magazine focuses on what is rapidly becoming Rob’s most spoken about feature,  his hair.

Sales Totals

NY Times

17.  The Host (hardback fiction category)
1.     The Twilight Saga (children’s series category)
1.     The Twilight Illustrated Movie Companion (paperback advice)

USA Today

1.   Twilight
2.   New Moon
3.   Eclipse
4.   Breaking Dawn
17. Twilight:The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion
18. The Twilight Saga Box Set
34. The Host

Wall Street Journal

1.  Eclipse
3.  Breaking Dawn
5. Twilight
7. New Moon

Cast and Staff in the News

Melissa Rosenberg talks to TV Guide on the pressure of being the Twilight writer.

Jacksonville, Florida is not just famous in the Twilight Saga as the location where Renee and Phil settle down. It also happens to be the hometown of Ashley Greene who got a warm welcome on her return. No worries about her family letting stardom go to her head, they’re still making her do the dishes in this report from First Coast News.

Variety gives its First Look at Rob in Little Ashes.

How Much is Twilight Bringing In?

According to Box Office Mojo, the current estimate through November 27 is over 93,000,000 within the USA. If you add in the the places where it is in release outside the USA and the total tacks on another 9,000,000.

According to their stats, Twilight currently ranks as the number three vampire movie of all time right behind Van Helsing and Interview With a Vampire.

It currently ranks 23rd in the top grossing films all year.

They also have a variety of polls to track movie background and give them better statistical reporting, so go over and participate.

Fans Celebrating the Holidays Twilight Style

Novel Novice Twilight presents … the Twilight Holiday Shopping Guide.
 
Just in time for "Black Friday," we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to the best Twilight shopping around. We’ll show you where to find t-shirts and other clothes, jewelry, books, hats, bags, accessories and other fun, unique Twilight merchandise.
 
We even offer our recommendations for some of the best Twilight stuff around.
 
It’s the perfect place to find a gift for the Twilight fan in your life — or to build your own wish list!
 
Check it out here:
 

If you live in the Philly area the Mud Shack is having a Twilight celebration December 26. There will be a costume contest and trivia. A $10 cover charge goes toward making the Twilight inspired craft of your choice like bisque apple jewel boxes or fused glass charm bracelets like what Bella wears in the movie. Call them to make a reservation as space is limited.

For Your Shopping Pleasure

There are certainly no limit of outlets looking for your Twilight obsession dollar.

Hot Topic has a ton of new stuff added to their already stand-out collection.  A couple of sample items would be the vintage carrying case and the new sparkle tee.

For starters you can have your life-sized version of Rob, Cam, Rachelle, or Kristen in your home.

A Look at What Built Twilight

The LA Times has an article talking about early use of the Internet was key tot the success of Twilight.  Our very own Alphie is quoted.

The Seattle Examiner talks about how Hollywood consistently forget the buying power of women.  and EOnline echos the same sentiment.

Time magazine sounds off in an article called, The Fangirls Commeth.

Actor News

Rob and Taylor were on Tyra’s show today. Catch some highlights here.  And YouTubed here.

Rob made Rolling Stone Magazine’s 2008 Hot List. Peter Travers adds his two cents here.

CanMag interviewed Kellan Lutz.

TWILIGHT MOVIE Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter and co-starred with Rob in The Goblet of Fire, mentioned Rob and Twilight in a recent interview. Dan is currently starring on Broadway in Eqqus.

Red Carpet Q & A by Kaleb and Jen

Lexiguy, Kalebcon, or whatever you want to call it, the following are the rest of the red carpet Q & A from the pairing of Kaleb Nation (The Twilight Guy) and our own Jen (Be My Escape) on the red carpet.  Thanks again to Kaleb for the editing work, and thanks to Bailey (No More Marbles) for the use of her camera.

Robert Pattinson
Kristen Stewart
Taylor Lautner
Stephenie Meyer

Jackson Rathbone
Ashley Greene

Michael Welch
Peter Facinelli
Nikki Reed
Christian Serratos
Solomon Trimble
Rachelle Lefevre
Gil Birmingham