The Movie Fanatic: Profile Chris Weitz

The Movie Fanatic, one of the very few websites to clue into the Twilight phenomena early on has a great article addressing the different hurdles that Chris Weitz faces as director. TMF always provides great analysis and more than the brief soundbite commentary.

“In a recent interview, it was noted that “Chris Weitz, who also writes and produces, sometimes with his brother Paul, had done a fantasy adaptation in 2007’s “The Golden Compass” and felt a connection to the material.” Also, there is one particular segment of the moviegoing public that Summit wants to impress – the male audience who have been lukewarm (another word might be hostile) in their reception of Twilight.

In this article, tMF will also attempt to find some answers to three specific questions: Can he make a difference and give the fans what they really want? Can he entice this ‘hostile’ group into watching New Moon? Can Weitz level the playing field between Taylor Lautner and the very popular Robert Pattinson?”
Check out the rest on TMF.

Twilight Up For People’s Choice Awards

Twilight is up for several  categories in the People’s Choice Awards.  The movie itself, actors, and musical artists are all nominated. And since it’s the People’s Choice Awards, if you think someone else deserves a nomination, you get to write them in!

So check out the awards, and express your opinion!

New Quileute Wolf Pack Website

A fast five minutes on Google and you realize that there are tons of Twilight websites out there. We always have said that there is something for everyone out there.

Every now and then, one catches our eye that is different and we give it a plug. We’ve done this for a bunch of actor/character based websites. The last site we did this for was TwiFans which was Twilight based social networking.

So now we found a new one called Quileute Wolf Pack, as far as we know its the first site to focus on the wolf pack as characters first. So give them a look and check them out. Best wishes to Kat and her crew, welcome to the neighborhood!

Chris Weitz Audio Interview: Sc-Fi TV Zone

There is no written transcript, but this interview is FANTASTIC!

Listen to it here! Via TwiMoms

Chaske Spencer in Vanity Fair

VF.com: How did you get the part of Wolf Pack leader, Sam Uley?

Chaske Spencer: It was one of the weirdest auditions I’ve done. We put it on tape, and usually the process is: you meet the casting director, get a callback, then you meet the producer and director. This just went straight from tape. I auditioned for all of the parts of the Wolf Pack; they called me back and told me what part I had. Also, I didn’t really know who [the character] was because I didn’t know much about Twilight. Then I figured it out and said, “Wow, that’s a really good part.” It’s amazing. I’ve never gotten a part like that before.

Once you got the part, did you go back and read the books?

Yeah, I started with New Moon. Then I started dabbling in Eclipse because there’s a lot of back-story to my character. I really tried to relate to those characters, do my job … and then go to the gym.

See the rest on Vanity Fair.

MTV To Launch TV SPECIAL ULALUME: HOWLING AT NEW MOON

This just in from MTV:

MTV BRINGS KILLER MUSIC TO FANS IN TV SPECIAL
“ULALUME: HOWLING AT NEW MOON”

Cast from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” Introduces Exclusive Sneak-Peek from the Film in this Television Special Premiering October 30th on MTV, MTV2 & mtvU

From Super Psychos to Nightmare Dates, MTV Has
More Tricks and Treats In Store for Viewers this Halloween

MTV unleashes insane musical mayhem along with a sneak peek at an exclusive clip from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and commentary from cast members in the network’s first-ever Halloween special, “Ulalume: Howling at New Moon.”   The one-hour program, premiering on MTV at 9pm ET/PT on Friday, October 30, 2009, will feature explosive performances by Paramore, AFI, Dead By Sunrise and Kid Cudi as they rock the stage from MTV’s Ulalume Halloween Festival, hosted by tattoo vixen and star of L.A. Ink Kat Von D.  The show will also air on MTV2 at 10pm ET/PT, and on mtvU, MTV’s 24 hour college network, at 11 pm ET/PT.

“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” cast members will take part in the special with Kellan Lutz and Nikki Reed kicking off the TV program from one of the most feared haunted houses in North America.  Fans will salivate as Ashley Greene dishes on some of the rumors that have been swarming for months.  Additionally, during the Halloween special, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner will introduce an exclusive, sneak-peek clip from Summit Entertainment’s highly-anticipated film “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” which arrives in theaters on November 20, 2009.

“Ulalume” is the title of a poem by 19th century poet Edgar Allen Poe which possesses a rhythmic sound and repetition that gives the ballad a musical quality, inspiring the festival name.

Beginning Monday, October 26, 2009, fans can head to www.Halloween.MTV.com for a first look at some of the killer performances from the “Ulalume” festival, behind-the-scenes clips, and photos before the special airs on October 30, 2009.

Peter Facinelli Loves New York

We love New York too, especially Pel who was born in the Bronx, raised on Long Island, used to vacation upstate, and then lived in Queens.  Peter Facinelli wants to make sure everyone knows how great his home state is.  Check out the new I Love New York campaign that Peter is involved with, according to the I Love New York press release:

First, actor Peter Facinelli expressed his love for his home state of New York and helped the Empire State’s tourism promotion agency www.iloveny.com launch its new Twitter handle @I_LOVE_NY.   Now, starting Friday, October 23, Peter will provide his Twitter followers with details to meet the star in his hometown. The Grand Prize sweepstakes winner and their guest will receive round trip tickets to NY, NY via JetBlue, luxurious hotel accommodations for two nights at The Sherry Netherland www.sherrynetherland.com , two tickets to the set of the Showtime series Nurse Jackie for a meet-and-greet with Facinelli, ground transportation, and an I LOVE NEW YORK and EscapeMaker.com gift basket.

“Peter has been great to support I LOVE NEW YORK and by launching the sweepstakes is helping us achieve our goal of becoming the number one most followed state tourism page on Twitter,” said Thomas Ranese, Chief Marketing Officer of Empire State Development. “We hope the sweepstakes serves as a tool to increase followers and expose new people to the latest happenings, events, special offers and getaway opportunities throughout New York State.”

All Twitter users must follow @I_LOVE_NY to enter the I LOVE NEW YORK sweepstakes trip giveaway starting on Friday, October 23. For a complete list of rules and entry registration form visit EscapeMaker.com (www.escapemaker.com/peterfacinelli)

The Grand Prize winner will be chosen at random one week from Friday with the winner announcement on November 6. Since the launch of the Twitter handle last week, I LOVE NEW YORK has gained nearly 4,000 followers, putting it on the top-ten list of state tourism sites with the most followers on Twitter.

Eclipse Title Treatment Revealed

The Official Summit Twilight movie Twitter just released this photo and tweeted, “Just for our Twithards! We still have something special in store for 200K, tho! Eclipse title treatment!” Originally we were supposed to get this when they hit 200,000 followers on Twitter. They are roughly 80,000 shy of that mark. Wonder what we’ll get when it hits 200K?

Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs New Moon Clip

Twilight Hot Topic Tour is Back, Plus Nordstroms!

Nikkie Finke over at Deadline Hollywood broke the story. We don’t as of yet have a press release from Summit nailing down all the particulars, but we will update as soon as we have it.

According to Deadline Hollywood:

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON cast tour will visit the following mall locations:
November 6 – Hollywood & Highland Center (Los Angeles, CA) *
November 8 – Park Meadows (Denver, CO)
November 9 – Natick Collection (Boston, MA) *
November 9 –Mall Location TBD – Check hottopic.com for update (Chicago, IL) *
November 9 – Fair Oaks Mall (Washington, DC)
November 10 – Houston Galleria (Houston, TX)
November 11 – Mall of America (Minneapolis, MN) *
November 11 – Cherry Hill Mall (Philadelphia, PA) *
November 11 – Stonestown Galleria (San Francisco, CA)
November 12 – Mall of Georgia (Atlanta, GA)
November 12 – Westfield Southcenter (Seattle, WA) *
November 13 – Dadeland Mall (Miami, FL)
November 13 – Scottsdale Fashion Square (Phoenix, AZ)
November 14 – Fashion Place (Salt Lake City, UT) *
November 19 – Times Square (New York, NY)
*Denotes a performance by a band featured on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack.

See also Hot Topic and Nordstroms.

On a side nice, HUGE improvement! They don’t seem to be cramped into small places this year.

DETAILS FROM HOT TOPIC See link and below

The Twilight Saga: New Moon Tour is ready to take the nation by storm!  Want to get into one of the events? Here’s what you’ll need to do!  Go to any of the Hot Topic locations listed below at 8:00AM on October 31st, 2009, and purchase a commemorative The Twilight Saga: New Moon Tour T-shirt.  You’ll get a wristband* that’ll give you access to the event at the location you purchase your T-shirt from. Cast members will be announced soon, but in the meantime, check out the dates and locations below to see if the tour is coming to a city near you!

11/06/09 – Los Angeles, CA. – Hollywood & Highland
11/08/09 – Denver, CO. – Park Meadows
11/09/09 – Chicago, IL. – TBD
11/09/09 – Boston, MA. – Natick Collection
11/09/09 – Washington, DC. – Fair Oaks Mall
11/10/09 – Houston, TX. – Houston Galleria
11/11/09 – San Francisco, CA. – Stonestown Galleria
11/11/09 – Philadelphia, PA. – Cherry Hill Mall
11/11/09 – Minneapolis, MN. – Mall of America
11/12/09 – Seattle, WA. – Westfield Southcenter
11/12/09 – Atlanta, GA. – Mall of Georgia
11/13/09 – Phoenix, AZ. – Scottsdale Fashion Square
11/13/09 – Miami, FL. – Dadeland Mall
11/14/09 – Salt Lake City, UT. – Fashion Place

*Limit one wristband per person.

NORDSTROM DETAILS (still awaiting specifics)

As soon as we know more we will update.
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EDITED: Press release from Summit

SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT OFFERS TWILIGHT FANS
THE CHANCE TO MEET CAST MEMBERS OF
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON

Los Angeles, CA  October 23, 2009 – This November, Summit Entertainment invites TWILIGHT fans to THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON cast tour, visiting 15 cities nationwide.

The nationwide tour will kick off in Los Angeles, CA at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Friday, November 6th with a special event open to the public where fans will be treated with performances by several bands featured on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack scheduled to include Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina, Sea Wolf, and Band of Skulls, giving fans a brand-new way to experience the album.  Fans can also attend a Question & Answer forum with many of the movie’s cast members.

At each of the 15 city stops along the tour, fans can participate in many THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON activities and prize giveaways related to the film.  Additionally, each tour stop will end with a talent Question & Answer forum open to the public and select cities will feature performances from artists on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack.  Fans who acquire VIP credentials on October 31st will be granted access to a special event with select cast members at their respective malls.

For the chance to register and meet cast members of the highly anticipated feature film THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, fans need to visit Hot Topic or select Nordstrom stores at 8:00am on October 31st at one of the participating mall locations.  They will be given access to return and meet select cast members at that same mall on the assigned scheduled date and time.  VIP credentials provided on October 31st are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to those who make qualifying purchases.  VIP credentials are non-transferable.

Visit Hot Topic (www.hottopic.com) and Nordstrom (www.nordstrom.com/newmoon) websites for more details on how to acquire VIP access to meet members of the cast along the tour which runs from November 6th through November 19th.  Exact cast members will be subject to availability and may vary from event to event.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON cast tour will visit the following mall locations:

November 6 – Hollywood & Highland Center (Los Angeles, CA) *
November 8 – Park Meadows (Denver, CO)
November 9 – Natick Collection (Boston, MA) *
November 9 –Mall Location TBD – Check hottopic.com for update (Chicago, IL) *
November 9 – Fair Oaks Mall (Washington, DC)
November 10 – Houston Galleria (Houston, TX)
November 11 – Mall of America (Minneapolis, MN) *
November 11 – Cherry Hill Mall (Philadelphia, PA) *
November 11 – Stonestown Galleria (San Francisco, CA)
November 12 – Mall of Georgia (Atlanta, GA)
November 12 – Westfield Southcenter (Seattle, WA) *
November 13 – Dadeland Mall (Miami, FL)
November 13 – Scottsdale Fashion Square (Phoenix, AZ)
November 14 – Fashion Place (Salt Lake City, UT) *
November 19 – Times Square (New York, NY)

*Denotes a performance by a band featured on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack.

For additional information please visit www.newmoon-themovie.com.