In addition to being the author of Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion , Mark Cotta Vaz is the author of over twenty-one books, including four New York Times bestsellers. His recent works include Mythic Vision: The Making of Eragon, The Spirit: The Movie Visual Companion, and the biography Living Dangerously: The Adventures of Merian C. Cooper, Creator of King Kong, which was a Los Angeles Times bestseller.

Mark was able to answer a few questions for Lexicon readers about the companion book which has consistently been selling between 1 and 25 on Amazon.com since its release.

Hot Topic has a whole host of new products for fans to enjoy!  Here are just a few.  Visit their site for all the products.  And as a reminder, Hot Topic stores are having their Listening Parties tonight at 7:30!  Everyone who preorders the soundtrack tonight will get a free gift while supplies last as well as a coupon for 10% off the products they purchase while at the party. 

The full length Twilight trailer makes EW’s list of What’s Hot for this week.

Phoebe Reilly over at Spin Magazine taps in to the reasons that so many people, including herself, have just become addicted to Twilight.

For you fans in England, Twilight News UK has posted a call out for an assembly of the biggest UK fans in the area to help support and promote the Twilight Movie.   They also have a link to the final UK version of the Twilight trailer.

Stephenie Meyer’s official website has the following movie news up:

"In other awesome soundtrack news, we have just learned that the music video for Paramore’s "Decode" will be premiering on November 3rd! You can watch it all day on MTV, MTV2, MTVu, and MTV.com. Make sure to check MTV.com leading up to the premiere to see exclusive snippets and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video."

They also have an exclusive link to Perry Farrell’s song, "Go All The Way (into the Twilight)"

The View Point Inn, the location where the prom scenes from the Twilight movie were shot, is having a number of Twilight inspired events:

Event Number 1

Fans from all over the world have descended upon the Inn to pow-wow, take pictures, spend the night and share their excitement for the upcoming film. Late night discussions have revealed some surprises where the first book in the vampire trilogy, “Twilight”, will reach it’s suspenseful and spine tingling climax at the rustic, elegant and romantic 1924 View Point Inn. 

October 29, 30 & 31st. Portions of the Twilight set will be reconstructed with actual props from the film for fans to tour, take photos with and view exclusive photos and memorabilia not found anywhere else.  Fans will dine from a special Twilight Menu and see where the Prom and the end of the movie actually take place.  

Reservations will be required! 

 

Event Number 2

November 20th, 21st– Come to the Prom at The View Point Inn.  The grounds and halls of the Inn will recreate scenes from the movie.  Sets, props, photos and memorabilia will be up for viewing.  Come enjoy a “Monte Carlo” night like Bella and Edward.  Admission is $47. Price includes admission to the Prom, A movie ticket for the midnight showing of the film at the Sandy Cinema, food and a non-alcoholic beverage, a Twilight t-shirt, a Twilight poster and a copy of a never before scene still from filming.  Tickets are on sale now so please call 503-695-5811 or e-mail [email protected] for reservations.  Spaces are limited.

 

The View Point Inn is also looking to preserve it’s historic architecture.  They are selling brick on a Twilight walk to assist. See their website for details.

The UK Twilight Convention, Eternal Twilight  is reporting that "We are well on the way to selling out of 2/3rds of the tickets and we know now we will sell out buy the time of the con."  So if you are looking to attend a UK-based con, don’t wait.

They are currently advertising the following programming. Additionally, Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz are scheduled to be there.

Opening and closing ceremonies

Exclusive wine reception

Autograph sessions

Professional photo-shoot sessions

2 themed parties on Friday & Saturday night

A "chill out" party on the Sunday night

Guest talks and panels

Hopefully some book readings by our guests!

Quiz

Souvenir programme

Dealers room

And much more!!

Kellen Lutz was interviewed by Saturday Night Magazine for their November issue.

According to Variety, tickets are going like crazy from Catherine, Rob, and Kristen’s appearance at the Rome Film Festival.

"Meanwhile, in a clear sign Romans are still enthused by the fest despite the lower Hollywood star quotient, advance ticket sales are up by 8,000 to 38,000. The fastest to go so far have been tickets for a 15-minute world preem preview of Catherine Hardwicke’s vampire pic "Twilight" with Hardwicke and stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in tow."

Part two of the Movie Fanatic’s series on the Comprehensive Guide to Twilight: Controversial Issues is now up.

Twilight Sedin has an interview that Rob and Kristen recently gave to a Mexican magazine. According to Twilight Sedin site ops:

The mexican magazine "15 a 20" have a special edition of 8 pages about the Twilight’s saga and the movie. It has, too, an interview with  Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. It was released today, October’s 22 in all the Mexican Republic.
The interview with Kristen have new information, a small description of her childhood; and the Robert’s one’s something about the scenes of the movie.

Read here for Robert in Spanish and here for Kristen in Spanish.
 
Twilight Poison also has permission for the scans here.

Twilight Sedin also captured Rob’s arrival in Mexico for an appearance he’s making tomorrow.

Hot Topic is now the second commercial site (Borders was the first when they asked what you wanted at midnight release parties) to actively do something to gauge fan reaction, and to then better give fans what they are looking for. For starters they are looking for feedback on the upcoming listening parties that are being held this Friday. According to Michelle from Hot Topic:

We actually started a Twilight Blog group so if you could let Twilight fans out there know that Hot Topic has a Twilight Blog team that would be super awesome of you and you can check us out here:  http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=124820264&blogID=441496335
 
We have a new blog weekly about different topics and welcome comments and everything. 
 
Also, our bios are up on the Hot Topic site for anyone who wants to check us out: http://community.hottopic.com/insideht/twilight_blog.asp
 

Novel Novice is having a 30 Days of Twilight Countdown.

Novel Novice Twilight is pleased to present 30 Days of Twilight … the ultimate countdown to the Twilight movie.
Starting Wednesday, October 22nd, Novel Novice Twilight will present something new and exciting everyday to countdown the last 30 days until the U.S. release of the Twilight movie on November 21st.

Each day, we will reveal new projects, features, contests, downloads, activities and other fun goodies – plus a new, daily video. Each video is brand-new and made exclusively for 30 Days of Twilight. Videos will include spoofs, music videos, mock newscasts and more!

We invite everyone to check out Novel Novice Twilight everyday for the latest 30 Days of Twilight goodies. If you miss a day, you can find all of our 30 Days of Twilight posts compiled here: http://twilightnovelnovice.com/30-days-of-twilight/

As part of our first day for 30 Days of Twilight, we are also announcing our plans for Twilight Midnight Movie Madness.
Much like our Breaking Dawn Midnight Release Parties coverage, we want you to share your experiences at the earliest screenings of Twilight.

When you attend the midnight opening (or any opening weekend screening!) take pictures and/or video and e-mail them to us, along with a story about your night. Send everything to: [email protected]
Then, check Novel Novice Twilight starting the weekend of Nov. 21st to see pictures from around the world!

Remember, pictures from any opening weekend screening are welcome — not just midnight screenings! And for those of you outside the U.S., feel free to send us pictures from your opening weekend, once the movie hits theaters in your country.
You can get all the details – and see pictures after Nov. 21st – here: http://twilightnovelnovice.com/exclusives/midnight-movie-madness/

Kaleb Nation, Mr. Twilight Guy, is now well into Eclipse in his never ending quest to read the Twilight Saga and give the male perspective.  Kaleb, in  a recent blog also confirms his presence at the Twilight Live panel, and talks about an upcoming Internet appearance this weekend.

"Also, on October 25, I will be doing an extra-special live BlogTV IN THE SAME ROOM with Bailey, from a yet-to-be-disclosed location (erm, people might already know where it is, but I don’t know if I’m supposed to say or not). As usual, we will cause you to scream with laughter so loudly, your ears will fall off and your ribs beg for mercy. I have spoken with Dragoat’s agent, but have yet to receive confirmation of his appearance."