"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" Makes This Summer Even Hotter! Head to theaters on June 30!!
Back Story:
It all started with a dream. Author Stephenie Meyer fell asleep one June night and dreamt about a couple in a meadow. It was obvious the boy and girl were in love; however, they shouldn't be together. He was a vampire and she was merely a common, human, teenager. Intrigued by this vision, Stephenie would go on to pen four books about this tortured couple and their desire to be together. Unbeknownst to the first time author, that dream created a "Romeo" and "Juliet" for a new generation. We were introduced to "Bella" and "Edward" in a book called "Twilight" and thus began a love story of epic proportions.
The first book caught the attention at executives at Summit Entertainment and they made a small film of the same name. They were as unassuming as Meyer about how the world would react to their bringing the characters to life on the big screen. The movie premiere launched a world-wide phenomenon and made over-night stars of talented actors like Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson who took on the daunting task of bringing these beloved characters to life. They had no idea what they were in for.
"Eclipse" hits the big screen on June 30! We hope Summit gets on the ball and starts production on "Breaking Dawn" like yesterday!
An obsession on this scale over books is all too rare in this day and age and has only been seen recently by the likes of a little wizard named "Harry Potter." This series has captured the attention of young and old and lingers longest with those who believe in destiny and true love. Below we fill you in on the long-awaited, much-anticipated, third film in the series.
What We Know About the Movie...
Bella and Edward are finally enjoying some time together after nearly escaping a tragic fate at the hands of the Volturi (The elders in charge of keeping peace in the Vampire world). Seems the ancient rulers weren't excited about a human like Bella being in on their secret. However, after accepting the promise that one day Bella would become immortal, the young couple in love were allowed to return to Forks.
But that was so last year and there is so much more of the story to tell in "Eclipse." There are typical human things to worry about like graduation which is coming soon and getting Bella's Dad Charlie not to hate Edward so much after he left Bella for months. Charlie is a bit pre-occupied anyway being a police officer and all. Not to far away, in Seattle, someone or something has gone on a killing spree and the number of people dying is really starting to add up. Charlie is worried that the killer will target Forks next.
And then there are supernatural things for Bella to worry about like not seeing her best friend Jacob (who also happens to be a werewolf) because Jacob doesn't approve of the company Bella is keeping and won't come around anymore. There's also the little matter of the vampire on the loose (Victoria) who still wants to kill Bella to seek revenge for her mate James. Edward killed James in order to save Bella from his evil clutches.
If that wasn't enough on this otherwise average senior's plate, her boyfriend wants to marry her before turning her into a vampire and she has never really believed in marriage. Isn't loving him forever enough?
This movie promises even more action than the first two as the Vampires and Werewolves must put their differences aside to fight together for a common goal. Can the two groups overcome the evil army that has descended upon Forks without losing any members of their clans?
Fans of the series are probably most looking forward to one particular scene where there subjects of the series' love triangle (Edward, Bella and Jacob) end up in a very small space together and it's a necessity for Jake to get closer to Bella than ever. That of course, doesn't sit well with Edward who is trying to control his jealousy for Bella's sake.
The movie version of "Eclipse" ups the action anti more than the previous two "Twilight" films. The violence level is kicked up a notch given that a lot of the drama stems from the mysterious killings in Seattle and two major battles towards the end of the film. If the movie stays true to the book, some heads are going to roll (literally).
Some people who have already seen the film are calling this one the best one yet. It seems like the Saga is getting bigger and better with time. Can someone please tell us when we can expect at least one "Breaking Dawn" movie on the horizon… if not two?
Check out the must see trailers for the film here:
Contest Corner
Ten Lucky Winners Will Win One Copy of "The Twilight Saga Eclipse: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion!!"
If just seeing the film in theaters doesn't satisfy your thirst for knowing all things "Twilight," enter to win a copy of "The Twilight Saga Eclipse: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion!"
Filled with tons of photos from the movie (and behind the scenes), this book takes a look at the filming of "Eclipse." Find out what it took for cast members and the crew to get this exciting book ready for the big screen!
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The Movie Posters
Posters like these have us driving around bus shelters and popping in Movie Theaters... just because!
More Photos...
Game Corner
The great people at Screenlife wanted to be sure that Twilight fans knew their trivia, so they have created a "Twilight Scene It?" game!
Game night takes on a whole new meaning now that you can challenge your friends in a battle of knowledge to see who is the biggest Twilight fan. This fun, interactive DVD game also includes bonus features like the quiz "Which Cullen Are You?" and downloadable content to help you plan the perfect Twilight party!
To purchase:
Check at most retail outlets where games are sold or order on-line:
Twilight: Scene it?
Photos of the Cast Out and About
Required Reading!
The Twilight Saga Eclipse: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion
Here are a couple behind-the-scenes photos for you!
Director, David Slade, talks with Kristen Stewart on the set of "Eclipse.
"Eclipse," director, David Slade.
An Exclusive Interview With Peter Facinelli
**Note - This interview with Peter was done last summer before "Eclipse" was filmed. It still has some great Twilight info though!
Peter Facinelli:
Awesome Fans, The Power of Twitter and Landing the Role of a Lifetime That Doesn't Exactly Suck!
by: Susan J. Yeager
Peter Facinelli is relaxed and friendly, despite being interviewed in the middle of a mall where hundreds of fans (read that young and older female admirers) have waited for hours to get an autograph and/or take a picture with the good-looking actor. The chaos doesn't seem to faze the man who knows portions of the proceeds are going to raise money for charity and that these are the people who support his movies and television projects. He'll supply the one hundred and ten percent to bringing characters to life, but what good is that if no one sees all of his time and effort? He'd still be acting even if he wasn't in one of the past year's biggest cultural phenomenon (The Twilight Saga) or on one of cable's most buzzed about new television shows ("Nurse Jackie" ). After all, he's been working steadily for over 15 years, building a following and a resume that most thespians would kill for. Meeting some of the people who are affected by his work? Well, days like this are just icing on an already very delicious cake.
The acting bug actually bit Peter fairly early in life, though he didn't admit it right away. "When I was in third grade, I saw 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' and I thought 'Those guys look like they're having fun. That's what I want to do.' That movie kind of inspired me to want to be an actor. I never really did anything about it because telling my parents that I wanted to be an actor was like telling them I wanted to go to Mars! I was first generation American. I was born in Queens. We didn't know anybody in the industry. I didn't know how to get involved or how to do it. I was also painstakingly shy."
"All through high school, I never did a play. When I got to college, I started telling my parents I was going to be a lawyer because I liked the whole courtroom drama aspect of it. Then I realized that lawyers spend most of their time trying not to go to court. So I skipped the courtroom drama and went straight for the drama. I transferred in to NYU and studied theater there. I studied hard. They taught me a lot. I can honestly say, if I didn't study acting, I wouldn't be doing what I am doing now. It's not like I was this natural-born actor. I really worked hard. I had a New York accent that was pretty thick. They cured me of that going to school. I learned a craft and then I learned to apply it. When I was 21, I started working and I've been working ever since."
"The first thing I ever did was a movie called 'Angela,' Peter recalls when asked about his first professional job. "Rebecca Miller wrote and directed it," (Rebecca is Arthur's daughter). "I played, 'Lucifer', the devil… completely unrecognizable. I was head to toe white make-up, which was kind of a preview [of what was to come]. It's all come full circle."
Several television guest spots and TV movies followed, including one called "An Unfinished Affair" where he met his wife, actress Jennie Garth. He starred in a hit teen movie called "Can't Hardly Wait" with Jennifer Love Hewitt and almost every other teen actor who was note-worthy in the late nineties. He was in the "Scorpion King" with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and guest-starred on the critically acclaimed HBO series "Six Feet Under." The cutting edge drama series he starred in on FOX called "Fastlane" proved to be a little too edgy for the network and they cancelled it prematurely after only one season.
Peter almost missed the chance to create an iconic character and be a part of a film franchise that would further fuel a world-wide obsession with a little "family" named "Cullen." "My agents called me," he begins when asked how he first heard about "Twilight." "They said, 'There's a movie being made called "Twilight." It's a vampire movie. Do you want to go up for it?' and I said, 'no.' I just thought, 'Vampire movie?' The first thing that came to mind was blood and gore and some kind of zombie, B, vampire movie. They said, 'No, it's based on a book which has got a nice following and Catherine Hardwick's directing it.' I said, "Well, I love Catherine Hardwick's work so I'd love to meet her." And they said, 'Well, your meeting is tomorrow.' I said, 'okay.' There was no script so they sent me the book. I started reading it at 5:00PM. I read it straight through till 2AM in the morning. I couldn't put it down. Fell in love with the book. Fell in love with the character. I went in and auditioned. I had one scene. I read with Catherine and I got the part."
The "part" is that of "Dr. Carlisle Cullen," the father-figure to five young vampires, in the movie version of "Twilight" and its sequel "New Moon." He is currently filming the third installment of the saga called "Eclipse" and Summit Entertainment has just greenlit pre-production on the last book of the series titled "Breaking Dawn." That book is rumored to be split in to two films which would have Peter playing "Carlisle" in five films. The character is a kind-hearted vampire who has long ago given up feeding on human blood and substitutes animal's blood to sustain himself. He and his family live in regular communities with mere mortals where he works as a doctor. When his son "Edward" falls in love with an average, teenager named "Bella" the family's secret is compromised.
