Friday, November 14, 2008
Movie Company Buys Rights To All Twilight Books
Summit Entertainment, who is releasing "Twilight" this month, is looking to make future movies based on the popular series.
The company has acquired rights to the next three novels in Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster vampire series and has hired "Twilight" scriptwriter Melissa Rosenberg to write the scripts based on "New Moon" and "Eclipse," the second and third books, respectively.
A fourth book, "Breaking Dawn," does not has a writer.
"Twilight," which revolves around the relationship between an average teenage girl, Bella, and a vampire, Edward, in a rainy Northwest town, has been generating incredible attention in anticipation of its Nov. 21 release.
Summit, which has been eager for a franchise as it rolls out its distribution slate, hopes that the movie's built-in teen and early-twentysomething audience will get an added boost from older filmgoers.
In "New Moon," Edward leaves Bella, sending Bella into a depression and a friendship with another vampire. In the third book, "Eclipse," that relationship triangle evolves, while evil empires begin to pursue Bella.
"Breaking Dawn" pushes the plot further with a marriage between Bella and Edward.
Rosenberg, who also penned "Step Up" and is a writer/co-exec producer on Showtime's "Dexter," has said she was methodical in writing the scripts, choosing not to read future "Twilight" books so she could stay true to the evolution of the characters.
source: hollywood reporter
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Cast Of Twilight To Appear At Hot Topic w/ Paramore
Twilight Signing and Paramore “The Lost Show” Performance
November 18 at 4pm
Want to meet the actors portraying your favorite Twilight characters Jacob, Rosalie, Emmet and Jasper? How about seeing an exclusive performance by Paramore? Well, you'll get your chance at Hollywood & Highland Center. Purchase the $30 Twilight Tour t-shirt or the $30 Exclusive Paramore t-shirt at the Hollywood & Highland Center Hot Topic location ONLY and receive a wristband that grants you preferred access to “The Lost Show” performance by Paramore at 4pm on Tuesday, November 18th in the Central Courtyard, level 2. Purchasing the Exclusive Paramore t-shirt also guarantees the opportunity to meet the band immediately following the concert at Hot Topic, level 3. Purchasing the Twilight Tour t-shirt guarantees the opportunity to meet Taylor Lautner (Jacob), Nikki Reed (Rosalie), Kellan Lutz (Emmet) and Jackson Rathbone (Jasper) at 5:30pm at Hot Topic.
Need more info? Contact the Hollywood & Highland Center Hot Topic at 323.462.2590.
Limit one wristband per person. Offer valid while supplies last. Space is limited. No cameras allowed. One autograph per person. Wristband valid for Paramore performance and Twilight cast signing ONLY
Twilight-Mania Sweeps The Country
Are you ready for Twilight?
More exciting than Harry Potter, Star Wars or any Ann Rice novel? Probably not, but this movie Twilight based on the characters from the Stephanie Meyer's popular Twilight series is giving them a run for their money.
With a marketing strategy similar to any teen idol band, this movie is taking it one step further but teaming up with Borders booksstores to host Twilight parties to celebrate the release of the movie. Check your local Borders Bookstores to see if there will be a Twilight near you. Here is information for the Los Angeles area events:
November 15 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Come to Borders to meet and hang out with fellow Twilight fans. Get sneak-peeks of the movie, show off your deep knowledge of the series, enter to win free movie passes, sample treats from Seattle's Best Cafe, and lots more. Costumes welcome!
Plus more Twilight activities throughout the night!
Fandango movie pass drawing:
Borders will give away two FREE movie tickets for Twilight, courtesy of Fandango, the nation's largest movie ticketing service. Don’t forget to enter the raffle!
Pre-order your tickets:
Avoid the lines and get your tickets early! Enter your city or zip to find the theater near you and beat the crowd!
After the movie:
come back for dessert
November 21-23, buy any beverage 20oz. or larger and receive a complimentary bakery or dessert item
Get the coupon:
Also be sure to check out Borders' hot selection of Twilight merchandise, including posters, perfume, t-shirts, and our Borders-exclusive Twilight calendar.
Schedule of Events
7:00-7:30 PM
Twilight Movie Discussion
Watch trailers, cast interviews, and Borders-exclusive behind-the-scenes video from the movie. Discuss the various scenes with other Twilight fans and share your thoughts on how favorite scenes from the book will come to life on screen.
Check out the Borders Twilight trailers,
cast interviews, and more.
7:30-8:00 PM
Twilight Quote Contest
How well do you know Stephenie Meyer's characters? Take part in our Quote Contest.
7:30-8:00 PM
Twilight Soundtrack Listening Party & Discussion
Listen to cuts from the Twilight soundtrack, including the Borders-exclusive track from Paramore. How do you think the soundtrack stacks up?
8:00-8:30 PM
Twilight Charades
All the characters are in play—let's see how well you and your friends can act out the parts.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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