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Volvo Offers “Journey to the Wedding” contest

October 12, 2011

Volvo’s “Journey to the Wedding” Online Promotions Offer Twilight Saga Fans a Chance to Win Premiere Tickets, a Brazilian Getaway or a Volvo S60 R-Design

Fans can enter Volvo’s Facebook contest for a chance to win tickets to the premiere of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” and can play the online game for the chance to win a Brazilian getaway and Edward’s Volvo S60 R-Design at www.JourneytotheWedding.com.

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Oct. 12, 2011) ­­– Volvo is inviting Twilight Saga fans to the wedding of the century with two online promotions in conjunction with the release of Summit Entertainment’s The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, opening in theaters on November 18.

Beginning October 15, participants can register to play Volvo’s online game, “Journey to the Wedding,” for a chance to win a trip for two to Rio de Janeiro, which includes a stay in the same luxurious house where Edward and Bella spent their honeymoon. The lucky winner will also take home the actual 325 HP Volvo S60 R-Design that Edward drove in the fourth installment of the film franchise. With a perfect marriage of style and substance, Volvo’s S60 R-Design features best-in-class acceleration, performance and fuel efficiency, making it Volvo’s most dynamic and sporty model.

Also starting on October 15, fans are invited to submit photos or drawings of what they would wear to Edward and Bella’s wedding on Volvo’s Facebook page. The person who submits the entry with the most votes will win two tickets to attend the world premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 in Los Angeles on November 14. Volvo will also provide the winner with two round-trip airline tickets to Los Angeles, two nights of hotel accommodations, and $500 spending money (visit Volvo’s Facebook Page for official rules and complete details).

“It’s not often wedding guests are the ones to receive the gifts, but one lucky fan will drive away happily ever after in a Volvo S60 R-Design, just like Edward and Bella,” said John Maloney, vice president of marketing and product planning for Volvo Cars of North America. “The Volvo S60 R-Design is the most powerful Volvo ever and safe enough to protect Edward and Bella; and now one Twilight Saga fan will experience the same dynamic driving experience designed around them.”

How Volvo’s “Journey to the Wedding” Game Works

Beginning October 15, players (ages 13 and up) can register at www.JourneytotheWedding.com to play the interactive game. In the game, fans make their way to the wedding of Edward and Bella by completing a series of three challenges. The player who finishes the final challenge in the shortest amount of time will win the game. Volvo will announce the winner on or about November 28.

In addition to the game, fans will want to visit the website’s online photo gallery for photos of Edward and Bella and learn more about Edward’s Volvos, including the Volvo C30, Volvo XC60, and Volvo S60. Fans can also learn more about the game on Volvo’s Facebook page and Twitter account.

Fans who don’t win the online game but still want their own Volvo S60 R-Design can visit a local Volvo retailer or go to www.volvocars.com/us to build their own. Edward’s S60 T6 R-Design is all-wheel drive with an automatic transmission and features Saville Grey metallic exterior, off-black leather interior, 18-inch diamond-cut Xion alloy wheels, sport chassis, active dual Xenon headlights, rear spoiler, climate package, multimedia package, BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) and keyless drive.

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Reminder: Movie Event in Nashville with Rob, Kristen, and Taylor Autograph Giveaway

October 12, 2011

This last weekend we posted about our movie event in Nashville, TN that we hold in conjunction with the release of each movie in the Twilight Saga.  This year in addition to all the wonderful books, bags, t-shirts, and jewelry that we typically give away, we have a Breaking Dawn Poster autographed by Rob, Kristen, and Taylor that someone at our event will win!  Tickets are on sale now.  Visit this previous link for all the information and to place your order!

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Thomas Dekker: “I’m The Bella Swan of The Secret Circle”

October 12, 2011

Thomas Dekker, who is currently starring in The Secret Circle compares his character to Bella Swan. However more interestingly, he states that he actually auditioned for Eclipse…Riley, maybe?

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Team Jack Podcast

October 12, 2011

Jack Morrissey, Bill Condon’s partner, just recorded his inaugural podcast a the home of his good friends Kevin Smith(movie director/writer, podcaster, etc). As his co-caster, he had on Greg who has worked with Bill Condon on several projects.

During the podcast they ramble about on several topics from their backgrounds, to musing on life in Los Angeles, to recording the score in London. They aren’t sure where they are going with future shows and what information might be included in them, but they are having fun with it.

Click here to check out the Team Jack podcast and here to check out his guest appearance on Kevin Smith’s wife’s show earlier in the day. Warning: language and content on both shows is not always PG-13

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8 Actors Who Auditioned for Twilight

October 12, 2011

MTV’s Next Movie has a piece featuring people who auditioned for Twilight and didn’t get the part they auditioned for. Some of them are more urban legend and myth (like Vanessa Hudgens) than reality, but it’s a fun mix.

“The “What If” game is an entertaining way to burn a few hours. What if you went to Vassar instead of Arizona State University? What if you never went to happy hour that night? What if the Portland Trailblazers had drafted Michael Jordan?

Cinema is one of the best, and most maddening, places to play the “What If” game. Only a few truly great roles float around Hollywood each year. A-list actors jockey against one another for these parts, and the up-and-comers battle it out in auditions. What if Denzel Washington had accepted the lead role in “Ray”? What if Francis Ford Coppola had cast Frank Sinatra as Vito Corleone in “The Godfather”? What if Ashton Kutcher had played Bruce Wayne in “Batman Begins”? The questions go on and on.

Auditions for “The Twilight Saga” drew every young actor with a half-decent agent. For this reason, there are plenty of “What If” scenarios with actors who have made names for themselves in other projects.”

Shiloh Fernandez Auditioned for: Edward Cullen
Background: According to “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke, “I brought the four guys that I thought were the best and she [Kristen Stewart] had to make out with them or do four different scenes with them and at the end of those two days she said, ‘It’s gotta be Rob.'” Fernandez was one of those forgotten other three.
What If: Getting the role of Edward instead of Hardwicke’s consolation prize to him (Peter in “Red Riding Hood”) would have been astronomically better for Fernandez’s career. However, he doesn’t hold any grudges. When asked, “‘Twilight’ or “Harry Potter'”? He answered, “I have to support my director and say ‘Twilight.'” Although that was before he saw the box office of “Red Riding Hood.”

Check out the list on MTV

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Andrea Gabriel Talks About Image in Her Blog

October 12, 2011

Andrea Gabriel who plays Kebi in the upcoming Breaking Dawn II has her own blog. She just updated it yesterday.

“Really gets me to thinking (surprising, huh? Coming from someone writing a blog)… I live in Los Angeles and I know it is so easy to swallow the cultural Kool Aid that we are ALWAYS supposed to look one way and NEVER supposed to age, as if aging is icky, that the subtle changes in our bodies are wrong, as if nature has to be stopped. It breaks my heart to see breathtakingly beautiful mature women walking around altering themselves compulsively, almost apologizing for their natural development into their next beautiful stage of life. We hear the phrase “young and beautiful” as if it were one and the same. True, beauty can be young, but it can also be many different ages. Since about the time I turned twenty-one it seemed I was aware that accumulating years was something to fear and that I should enjoy my youth “the bloom was still on the rose.“ True, every one should enjoy their youth, but isn’t it hard when people are telling you it’s all down hill from here?”


See more at her blog

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Guest List for Official Twilight Convention in LA

October 11, 2011

Creation Entertainment has announced their guest list for the Official Twilight Convention that will take place in Los Angeles Nov. 4-6, 2011. Rob Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner are scheduled to appear Saturday as well as all the Cullens minus Kellan Lutz.  We assume this is due to Kellan’s filming schedule which has him out of the country.  Julia Jones and Booboo Stewart, whose roles will be bigger in Breaking Dawn as part of Jacob’s pack, are also announced.  This will be the only guaranteed ticketed opportunity fans will have to see all of these celebrities in one place.

Gary Berman, Co-CEO of Creation Entertainment, had this to say, “This is a great day for Twilight fans!  When you think about it, what other property has delivered for their fans the way that Summit Entertainment has.  In the 40 years that I’ve been doing this sort of business, I’ve never seen a company provide this kind of an opportunity for fans to get this up close and personal with the stars.”  He also said, “We want to top what we did last year.  It was so electric in the room when we had Rob, Kristen, and Taylor on stage.  We hope to really create some special memories this year.  Plus, since the convention takes place just before the movie releases, it gives fans such a unique opportunity to see their favorite celebrities and then go see the film.”  Ever aware of the fan base, Burman concluded by saying, “This convention has become a social gathering for the fans where you sit in a room with thousands of other people who share your passion for this franchise.  What makes this so special is that you can get the face-to-face interaction with other fans that you can’t get from on-line communities and social media.”

Tickets are on sale at Creation’s Website.  We assume they will go very, very quickly!

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Hugh Jackman Explains the Karaoke in Japan Robert Pattinson Connection

October 11, 2011

Remember back in February 2009, when Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, and Kristen Stewart went to Japan to promote the original Twilight? Well at the time there was this rumor that they met up with Hugh Jackman who was in town at the same time promoting his film Australia.

First part of the story via TwiExaminer

Now personally, for all you Rob and Kristen fans out there. I always though the trip was far more memorable for this Q & A, especially since the couple was only an onscreen couple at the time. The key is the 3:35 mark or so when Kristen gets asked how was it kissing Robert Pattinson/ She’s got a great answer and Rob’s face is priceless.

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Twilight Wolf on Good Morning San Diego

October 11, 2011

One of the real wolves from the Twilight films appeared on the Good Morning San Diego program.

Via TwiExaminer

Also there are some twilight fans working on a wolf sanctuary project. Check them out.

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Booboo Stewart and Melissa Rosenberg in Spain

October 11, 2011

Booboo Stewart and Melissa Rosenberg were at the Stiges festival in Spain.

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