So what did you think of Dave’s approach?
Collider Interviews David Slade
June 29, 2010
Collider is back with another great interview. Here are the highlights:
David Slade
- I ask about the unique shots and the close-ups. Did he design the look before he got on set or did he do more of it while there. Talks about how the film needed to have a cinematic vocabulary
- 2:50 – Twitter questions – I ask him about the meadow scene. When he was filming the scene, was he aware it meant so much to so many fans. Talks about how Stephenie Meyer’s was there a lot on set a lot.
- 5:00 – Home video question. What deleted scenes will be on the DVD/Blu-ray. Talks about the one of the scenes that was cut. He says the scene was 2 or 3 minutes alone and he think it may be as many as 5 minutes of deleted scenes coming
- 6:30 – Commentaries on the DVD? He says he won’t be doing one and explains why.
- Talks about how he literally just finished the film the night before this interview
- 7:48 – What is he doing next. Says he is definitely not doing The Shadow
Director David Slade Video Interview THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE – Amazing videos are here
UK Teen Wins Trip of a Lifetime To Interview the Trio
June 29, 2010
This in from LOVEFiLM.
Fourteen-year-old Shannon Waters from Swindon is the envy of millions of Twilight fans everywhere after spending the day interviewing teen heart throbs Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in LA ahead of the UK release of the third film The Twilight Saga: Eclipse on 9th July.
LOVEFiLM, Europe’s largest subscription service streaming movies and TV episodes over the internet and sending DVDs by post, and E1 Entertainment gave UK fans just hours to explain why they deserved to go to LA to meet the A-list celebs. Fourteen year-old Shannon was picked from thousands of entrants across the UK after winning over the judges by explaining how the Twilight characters have given her the confidence to be herself.
Just 48 hours after entering the competition, LOVEFiLM flew Shannon and a chaperone to a four star LA hotel where she could regain her composure before meeting the trio.
Shannon interviewed each of her idols and was able to ask Kristen how it feels to be a role model for young girls, quiz Robert about his favourite scenes before asking Taylor about his connections with his character Jacob.
Shannon commented: “When I found out I’d won the competition I was so excited, it didn’t feel real at all. Kristen, Robert and Taylor were all so nice and I got to ask them lots of questions about their characters – Robert is still my favourite. LA was amazing and it all feels like a dream.”
Shannon and her Aunt spent a few days taking in the sights of LA then flew back to the UK to tell her friends and family about her once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Helen Cowley, Editor at LOVEFiLM commented: “It’s clear to say that the Twilight films and books have had a profound effect on fans. Shannon’s entry was really incredibly heartfelt, having told us how Kristen’s portrayal as Bella has helped her become more confident in herself.”
“It was fantastic to be able to literally make someone’s dreams come true and Shannon had an amazing time. Kristen, Robert and Taylor were a lot of fun and really enjoyed chatting to her about the film.”
Shannon got to interview Kristen, Taylor, and Rob. The Rob video is particularly adorable.
Celebrate Eclipse CafePress Style in NYC
June 28, 2010
Tomorrow night Pel (Laura) is going to be in New York City for the midnight showing of Eclipse along with the crew from CafePress. She’s going to be at the AMC 34th Street Theater in Manhattan.
Pel will be guest tweeting from the CafePress account, interviewing fans, and there will be some cool giveaways of CafePress products. So if you are in the NYC area, come on down and say hi!
Last week CafePress launched a way to get personalized Team Edward vs. Team Jacob merchandise. Check out the widget below. Also while you are at it, check out the Lexicon’s Cafepress store.
Taylor Lautner on Regis and Kelly
June 28, 2010
Kristen Stewart is slated to be on the program tomorrow.
Movieline: Melissa Rosenberg and Working With Bill Condon
June 28, 2010
Movieline talked to Melissa Rosenberg about her history with the franchise and her thoughts on Breaking Dawn director Bill Condon:
“How much have you been privy to the directors that Summit wants to hire?
I get a few inside tracks, but I’m mostly out of that process. There’s a couple where I was like, “Oh no. God. Don’t choose them.”
What did you think when you heard they were looking at Gus Van Sant and Sofia Coppola for Breaking Dawn?
Summit’s a really creative place. They reach out — I mean, they found me. Not that I’m not creative or anything, but they found me in television. They don’t have to get that guy who wrote Iron Man. They had Catherine, they had Anne Fletcher on Step Up… they’ll break new directors or writers according to their own creative tastes. But honestly, when they were talking about Sofia Coppola and Gus Van Sant, I was like, “Really? For [movies] 4 and 5, we’re going to get people of that level?” And then they got Bill Condon, and I was like, “Man, this isn’t going to be just blowing off the last two in the series. They want these to be good. Oh my gosh, I’d better step up!” [Laughs]”
See more on Movieline. Also remember that Melissa is having a Facebook drive and is handing out autographed script copies to various Facebook followers. Melissa also just uploaded her Eclipse premiere photo gallery here.
Eclipse Dominating Fandango Sales
June 28, 2010
According to Fandango:
“We are definitely excited for everyone’s reactions to Eclipse when it releases tomorrow night at midnight! Currently, Eclipse accounts for 82% of daily ticket sales on Fandango AND the film ranks as the company’s top advance-ticket seller of the year to date!
Thank you for your support so far, but we’re not done yet. We want to make sure it beats box office records! Please be sure to remind everyone to buy their tickets in advance on Fandango.
Also, we’ve made our Limited Edition Eclipse gift cards available. ”
Billy Burke to Partner With VH1 Save The Music
June 28, 2010
Billy Burke just released his debut album, Removed. A portion of the proceeds are going towards VH1’s Save the Music. According to VH1:
“The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in America’s public schools and raising awareness about the importance of music as a part of each child’s complete education. Since 1997, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has provided $45 million worth of new musical instruments to more than 1,700 public schools in more than 100 cities around the country, impacting the lives of more than 1.4 million public school students.”
VH1 describes Billy as: “Billy is an accomplished musician with expertise both in the guitar and the piano. He performed with the rock band The Outcast Theater in Seattle, WA for many years and has recently released his newest solo album “removed”.
She Knows: Questions With Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner
June 28, 2010
She Knows goes in depth with our favorite trio:
“SheKnows: Vampires, because they are dead, are accused in this film and across film history, as not having a soul. Do you think Edward Cullen has a soul?
Robert Pattinson: Yeah, definitely. I can’t remember who said it, but a soul and a heaven must exist because good people aren’t rewarded enough on earth. I always liked that idea, if that makes sense.”
More with Robert Pattinson here.
SheKnows: Twilight, New Moon and now Eclipse pandemonium arises for many reasons. What do you think is the secret to the success?
Kristen Stewart: I don’t think it’s a big phenomenon because of the mythical vampire aspect. It definitely takes a good story and it raises the stakes and makes it a little bit more interesting, but I think it’s just about how whole the characters are and how easy it is to have faith in them and be addicted to them. They let you down a lot and then pick themselves back up. I don’t think it has anything to do with the vampire thing. I think that just makes it a little cooler. I think that, if you took out all the mythical aspects of.
More with Kristen Stewart.
SheKnows: Which leads us to the scene where Edward and Bella drive up and you’re standing there without a shirt…
Taylor Lautner: I believe it was actually in the book [laughs], but it was definitely in the script. When I read that, for the first time, I couldn’t wait for Rob to deliver that line, “Doesn’t he own a shirt.” It was funny. It was quite obvious. When they (Bella and Edward) pull up in the middle of the street — even with the position I’m in — I’m leaning back up against the car, with my hands behind me, it looks like I’m flexing [laughs]. Those are the awkward scenes, when everybody else is fully clothed, it’s raining and I’m posing for them.
Fandango: Eclipse Caption Contest Next Round
June 28, 2010
Fandango is continuing with its Eclipse caption contest. Here is last week’s photo and winning caption:
bigjimbo316:
So we’ve both agreed that Bella isn’t allowed in our new club, right?
So check out the details on this week’s contest.
“Have a knack for crafting funny one-liners? We’re giving away Exclusive Limited Edition Eclipse Fandango Bucks to those who can write some quick quips! Write your own photo caption to the Eclipse photos we post in this gallery. Be funny, witty, original and creative! Leave your caption in the comments section below (one caption per entrant) and we’ll pick a winner each time a new photo is posted. Check out the official rules here. Now, on to the captioning!”
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