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Twilight Saga: New Moon
Director: Chris Weitz
Release Date: November 20, 2009
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
Language: English
Country: United States
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New Moon (also known as The Twilight Saga: New Moon) is an romantic-fantasy film scheduled for release on November 20, 2009. It is based on the novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer and is the sequel to 2008’s Twilight, which is based on Meyer’s previous novel. Directed by Chris Weitz, the film will star Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, reprising their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black, respectively. Melissa Rosenberg returns as the screenwriter for the film. She handed in a draft of the film script during the opening weekend of Twilight. Summit Entertainment greenlit the sequel in late November 2008, following the early success of Twilight.
When asked about the sequel, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke stated, “It’s got werewolves, it’s got visual effects that turn people into werewolves, it’s got motorcycle stunts, you go to Italy. It’s probably twice as much as this to film.”
On December 13, 2008, Summit Entertainment released a synopsis of New Moon, which states: “Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.”
Pre-production for New Moon was started in December 2008. Filming was scheduled to begin on March 23, 2009 in Vancouver, but began a few days early. David Thompson Secondary School served as the location for the high school scenes in the movie. Filming in Montepulciano, Italy occurred in late May 2009.
Cast:
- Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, a teenage girl who has fallen in love with Edward Cullen, a vampire. She is devastated when Edward abruptly leaves her, but is resuscitated by her friendship with Jacob Black.
- Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, Bella’s 108-year-old vampire boyfriend who abruptly leaves her after the surprising eighteenth birthday party he and his sister host for Bella. For much of the film, Edward appears as a figment of Bella’s imagination (as in the novel).
Peter Facinelli as Carlisle Cullen, leader and father figure of the Cullen family. - Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen, Carlisle’s wife and the mother figure of the Cullen family.
- Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen, a member of the Cullen family who can see “subjective” visions of the future and who becomes close friends with Bella. Greene explained that she would like to boost her strength and stamina for the sequel and said, “Compared to the first film it’s a much larger part for me.”
- Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen, a member of the Cullen family. In an interview, Lutz said, “I’ve talked to the producers, and they say I have a lot of funny lines.”
- Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale, a member of the Cullen family who “feels really strongly about her hatred for Bella.” Reed, a brunette, stated that she will not dye her hair blonde to film the sequel. “It took 36 hours initially to make me blonde, and every other day, I was bleaching my head and my skin,” recalled Reed. “This time around, we are testing out different wigs and stuff.”
- Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale, a member of the Cullen family who thirsts for Bella’s blood after she receives a paper cut. This particular scene is Rathbone’s favorite, and he stated that he is “very excited to film it.” Jasper also has the ability to sense and control the emotions of others.
- Billy Burke as Charlie Swan, Bella’s father and Forks’ Chief of Police.
Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, an old childhood friend of Bella and a member of the Quileute tribe. He becomes close to Bella after Edward leaves, and transforms into a wolf. - Chaske Spencer as Sam Uley, the leader of a werewolf pack that protects humans against predatory vampires.
- Tinsel Korey as Emily Young, Sam’s fiancée and a mother figure to the wolf pack.
- Tyson Houseman as Quil Ateara, one of Jacob’s best friends and the last to learn of his wolf heritage.
- Alex Meraz as Paul, a volatile member of the wolf pack.
- Kiowa Gordon as Embry Call, one of Jacob’s best friends.
- Bronson Pelletier as Jared, the joker of the wolf pack.
- Graham Greene as Harry Clearwater, a Quileute elder and friend of Bella’s father, Charlie.
- Gil Birmingham as Billy Black, Jacob’s father, a friend of Bella’s father, and a Quileute elder.
- Rachelle Lefèvre as Victoria, a vampire who wants to kill Bella to avenge her mate, James.
- Edi Gathegi as Laurent, a vampire who also tries to kill Bella.
- Michael Sheen as Aro, the leader of an ancient Italian vampire coven known as the Volturi.
- Jamie Campbell Bower as Caius, one of the leaders of the Volturi and a key character in the plot of the film.
- Christopher Heyerdahl as Marcus
- Dakota Fanning as Jane, a guard of the Volturi who has the ability to torture people with illusions of pain.
- Cameron Bright as Alec, Jane’s brother.
- Charlie Bewley as Demetri, a member of the Volturi. When asked about the character, Bewley said, “He has unparalleled tracking abilities together with insane strength, speed and classiness”.
- Daniel Cudmore as Felix, a Volturi enforcer.
- Noot Seear as Heidi, a vampire who brings humans to the Volturi to eat.
- Justine Wachsberger as Gianna, the human receptionist for the Volturi.
- Anna Kendrick as Jessica Stanley, Bella’s friend.
- Justin Chon as Eric Yorkie, Bella’s friend.
- Christian Serratos as Angela Weber, Bella’s friend.
- Michael Welch as Mike Newton, Bella’s friend who goes on a date with her and Jacob.
Summit approved a film adaptation of Eclipse, the third novel in the Twilight series, in February 2009. The film is tentatively scheduled for release on June 30, 2010. It was announced that newcomer Chris Weitz will not be directing the third film. Instead, Eclipse will be directed by David Slade.
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