Archives for 2008

Film Fantasy’s Twilight issue will be hitting newsstands, bookstores and department stores like Wal-Mart beginning on Monday November 10th. The issue — a 100 page special — features interviews with Stephenie Meyer, Catherine Hardwicke, Melissa Rosenberg, Robert Pattinson and a number of different actors from the film. Plus there’s a profile of Kristen Stewart, a who’s who guide to Twilight, a behind the scenes photo-filled look at the film through the eyes of one its extras, a guide to vampire romance (looking at everything from Twilight to True Blood, Buffy/Angel, Moonlight and Dark Shadows), interviews with several Young Adult vampire authors and much more.

Extra news asks, "Rob Pattinson: The new Brad Pitt?" Check out the video here.  Make sure to check out Extra’s live streaming interview this weekend.

Vanity Fair’s December issue has a Twilight spread.  Check out the Q&A’s with the cast here.

Excerpt from Rob’s interview:

 What was your impression of the books at first?
Well, I obviously really liked them, but it is always strange reading a book knowing that I am hopefully going to play the part. It’s read in a very different context.

Yahoo! Movies has an exclusive clip called Battle (see below). They also have a whole page dedicated to the Twilight Experience.  Also don’t miss the Holiday Movie Guide recap of Twilight. 

The great people over at Borders have done it again!  They are sponsoring Twilight Movie Pre-Release parties on Nov. 15.  Check your local borders store for specifics.  We have been told that stores may have some unique activities, but that each store will have offer the following:

 – Movie discussion with cast interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage
 – A Twilight quote contest
 – A sountrack listening party and discussion
 – And Twilight charades.

Costumes are welcome but not necessary.  You can also enter to win free tickets to the movie!  And be sure to get your coupon for a free bakery item with the purchase of a 20oz drink.  Come and hang out with other Twilight fans in the area and share in on the excitement surrounding the film!

The Wallstreet Journal’s Marketwatch talks about Twilight bring hope in what looks to be a dismal holiday box office season. The article also includes the first serious mention of Breaking Dawn as a film.

Shock Til You Drop is reporting that "that an exclusive clip from Catherine Hardwicke’s adaptation of Twilight will be attached to Monday’s episode of Heroes on NBC (check your local listings for times). The preview will be accompanied by an intro from co-star Robert Pattinson."

ET states "What you don’t know about Twilight".  See if you’re surprised.

MTV has Twilight spoilers!…Well to be fair, not exactly…but sort of. Don’t worry, you can click without actually being spoiled.

They say things come bigger in Texas, well at least this time the stereotype fits. So how would you like to see Twilight on an IMAX screen and then get a Q&A with Catherine Hardwicke right after the film?  Well check out what the Austin Film Society has to offer. TY to Kirachan for the heads up.

Variety has an article talking about Twilight having Blockbuster potential that really goes into depth on why that is possible.

Now it’s Kristen’s turn to talk Twilight on EW.  Also look for three different Twilight covers (see below) in stores.

And to see cover number three, go check out Stephenie Meyer’s site.

The second part of Rob’s interview is now available on video.

Lexiconer, Miriam, was among those at Planet Hollywood when he made his appearance the other day. This is her insider’s report. TY Miriam!

My day at Planet Hollywood was amazing, I would have not changed anything about it. I arrived at PH around 9:45 am and there were a few girls there already. The store was still closed when we got there. We made friends right away and were very exited because we knew that we were the first ones there. I’m 25 and married, so I automatically felt out of place but we were all there for the same reason so that did not matter. At about 11 o’clock they gave us our wrist bands and asked us to come back. They only gave 50 away so a lot of girls did not get in. We decided to go to McDonald’s, and stay there until it was time to come back. We did two signs that said Team Edward and the other Hi Robert. We finally came back at 3:30 where only people with wrist bands were allowed in. We were lucky because a lot of girls were left outside. Once inside we were lined up in front of the little stage they had set up. We thought we were going to see him clearly, but the photographers started to arrive and stood right in front of us. They were on a platform that made them high. It was like a human wall in front of us. It was totally unfair. We could not see through them. We asked if after they took their pictures they were going to let us see him but they said that they didn’t know. We were so angry.

      The anger went away as soon as they put the soundtrack, I love Decode so as soon as I heard it I started singing my lungs out. After a few songs I was desperate, we all were. And then they put the trailer, that’s when we all started screaming with excitement. We couldn’t wait any longer. After the trailer finished, the lady from Z100 asked Robert to come out. As soon as I heard her say his name I got myself on top of the photographer’s platform. I found a spot right in front of Robert, I was so happy, I started taking pictures and looking at him pose. He was awesome. His blue eyes were dazzling. He was shy and intimidated because we were all screaming. She asked him a few questions I can’t remember. I was so concentrated in taking pictures and looking at him with my own eyes, it was amazing. It was so worth calling out of work. After he imprinted his hands and signed his name he posed again holding the cement and then he said bye and left. We were all screaming, some girls wanted him to take off his hat, but he never did. I didn’t care, hat or no hat, he was right in front of me and I saw him with my own eyes. This was an unforgettable experience. And I would encourage everyone out there to seek experiences like this one. They might only happen once in your lifetime.

 

TeenVogue has a Complete Movie Guide  for Twilight viewers, a meet the cast video, and a Twilight Prize Pack giveaway!!

EW gives us a sneak peek a the new Rob cover as wella s Part 1 of the interview they did with him.  They also ask the question "Will Twilight be a hit?"

Don’t forget to check out EW’s Twilight Central for all the last Twilight updates.

Twilight Poison has a great fan encounter and pictures posted from Rob’s Planet Hollywood appearance.

Marc Malkin has video footage from the Twilight photoshoot in Vanity Fair.  Check out all the actors in the shoot.

Collider.com reports on the amount of pre-sales Twilight is already generating. Currently there are several theaters that are sold out.

Stephenie talks about the movie, Breaking Dawn, Midnight Sun, and future projects in a candid exclusive with Entertainment Weekly.

Edit: The Lexicon will now be referring to Midnight Sun by the Code Words "Dark High Noon" or DHN for short. Read the comments and you’ll understand. It’s catchy, it’s a little bit of silliness, but we like it!

Vanity Fair has some behind the scenes photoshoot clips. (TY to many people)

Seventeen (despite the Gossip Girls photo) is having a Twilight giveaway.

Kristen Stewart talks to  IF Magazine in a two part interview.

Rob made People magazine, and we’ll have a fan report on this event tonight.

Also be on the lookout for Edi Gathegi in Life on Mars tonight, and Jackson Rathbone in the December issue of Alternative Press magazine. TY to Beth and Diana

Update on Twilight Live Podcast-Borders Westwood/Los Angeles-November 16

 
"This podcast is a wristbanded event and space is limited. Borders Westwood will begin distributing event attendance wristbands when our store opens on Sunday, November 16 at 10am.  Our special guests will sign one Twilight related item purchased at Borders Westwood the day of the event (a signing wristband will be issued with purchase) and one other item after the podcast, time permitting. Call the store for updated event rules."
 
For more information on the TwilightLive podcast, please head over to TwilightLive.com.  PLEASE REMEMBER THAT AN RSVP WAS NOT A GUARANTEE OF ADMITTANCE, IT WAS AN ASSESSMENT OF INTEREST.  You must still line up and get your wristband (if available).  TwilightLive recommends arriving early.
 
 
 
The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. with a concert by the Twilight Music Girls. Born from a love of Stephenie Meyer’s "Twilight" saga, the Twilight Music Girls is a group of five accomplished Los Angeles-based singer/songwriters: Kris Angelis, Lauren Harding, Laura Serafine, Lyndzie Taylor and Mallory Trunnell. These artists have vastly different styles ranging from pop to folk to rock, with sprinklings of punk and jazz. Their lyrics are poignant yet subtle, connecting with fans of the book while still utilizing universal themes that any listener can identify with and enjoy.
 
Following the opening concert, the podcast will begin at 2 p.m. and will include discussion of the upcoming "Twilight" film, the evolution of fandom and upcoming "Twilight" conventions. Special guests at the podcast include three actors from the "Twilight" film, including Michael Welch, Peter Facinelli, and Jackson Rathbone.
 
The podcast will be hosted by Becka Grapsy of TwilightLive and Andrew Sims of Imprint. Panelists will include: Kallie Mathews and Kassie Rodgers of Twilight Series Theories and Matt Britton of Imprint. Also joining the discussion as front-row panelists will be Jen Lamoureux (Be My Escape)  of Twilight Lexicon; Lauren of Twilight Facebook; Britton of TwilightMOMs; Kaleb Nation of Twilight Guy; Becky Scoggins of TwiCon and BresslerScoggins Literary Management; Larry Carol of MTV’s "Twilight Tuesdays;" Bailey Gauthier of NoMoreMarbles; Linsey Jackson of Twilight Series Theories; Cat Kalisch of His Golden Eyes and Medya and Melanie of M2 Parodies.

There are also limited quantities of Twilight Live Tee Shirts available for purchase on site for $25 (cash only).