New Moon Trailer Premiere

Hi all. Just watched the New Moon trailer on the MTV Movie Awards show.

First thoughts... Looks very exciting. But anything I say here are my initial thoughts based on a quick peek. I'll have to see the trailer a few more times to really get a feel for it.

The trailer showed Jacob (Taylor Lautner) run and morph into a wolf mid-jump. It was super cool. I need to get another look at that wolf though.. Right now, it's reminding me of the animals in The Golden Compass (which Chris Weitz directed). Wolfy Jacob seems more like an overgrown collie than a scary werewolf. He should initially seem really scary, until you get to know him (like Bella did in the book).

Well, that's it for now. I'll get back to you after I watch it a few more times. Then I can really break it down for you!

Go watch it and please write a comment telling me what you think!!

Later!

My Own Personal Edward Anthem

Hi All! Happy Saturday! One day closer to the New Moon premiere!

The images of Edward I added yesterday from the Italy New Moon set has inspired me to attach a personal anthem to the mystique and rampant sexiness that is (Rob's) Edward. The new photos have immortalized Rob as Edward. There can be no doubt in any one's mind, including the most stoic of non conformers, that Rob is the personification of Edward Cullen.

Thank you, Chris Weitz for taking the inspired, unpolished vision of Catherine Hardwicke and shaping it into perfect truth.

The boyish image of Edward that was so appropriate in Twilight has been hard edged into the dangerously angelic visage of New Moon. The changes are minuscule but unmistakable. I can see this man in the set photos as becomingly lethal. The draw of his beauty is palpable, even if in your mind you know it may be deadly. I can see this Edward as the angel and the devil. I could imagine relishing the coming of death just to experience the thrill of his touch. Now, that's power.

When I saw the picture above, one song came to mind and I attach it as my own personal Edward anthem. Below please find the video footage and lyrics for The Cure's Pornography, my Edward Cullen Anthem!



"Pornography"
THE CURE

A hand in my mouth
A life spills into the flowers
We all look so perfect
As we all fall down
In an electric glare
The old man cracks with age
She found his last picture
In the ashes of the fire
An image of the queen
Echoes round the sweating bed
Sour yellow sounds inside my head
In books
And films
And in life
And in heaven
The sound of slaughter
As your body turns

But it's too late
But it's too late

One more day like today and I'll kill you
A desire for flesh
And real blood
I'll watch you drown in the shower
Pushing my life through your open eyes

I must fight this sickness
Find a cure
I must fight this sickness

FINALLY - New Moon Set Photos!

Hi fellow Twilighters! I'm ecstatic to be bringing you new movie photos of Edward and Bella in Italy during shooting of the clock tower scene.

I'm almost speechless. I cannot comprehend how beautiful Rob is in these photos. He looks like the cover model for Vampire GQ. He's breaking my heart already. I can't anticipate this movie more!!

...Jacob who?

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that's it... take it off...

nice pants...

2 words for you: 'treasure trail'

run bella, run!


Come here, you sparkly stud-muffin!


banzai!


lucky girl

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is it just me or does it look like
Rob's channeling a Greek God here?

New Moon Official Trailer Premiere - MTV Movie Awards

This Sunday at 9 pm the MTV Movie Awards will air on MTV. I'm not sure exactly what time the trailer will premiere but sometime after 9 pm and before 10:45 pm. AND it will be introduced by the cast of New Moon. So, try not to miss that Twilighters!

I'm not a big fan of movie award shows but I was already toying with the idea of watching this one because it's being hosted by the effervescent Andy Samberg (I'm in love with Andy and his The Lonely Island cohorts Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone). After reading that the cast of New Moon will premiere the New Moon trailer, it's a done deal. I'm going to have to watch now.

If you happen to miss the awards show, the New Moon trailer will air online at 10:45 pm Sunday night. Watch it in HD on myspace here. Or come on back to this blog to view it! The 'Count Down to New Moon' app on this blog's sidebar will simultaneously air the trailer.

It's coming Twilighters, slowly but surely!

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Whew! Madonna Rumor Proven False

Let us all take a deep sigh of relief. The nasty rumor circulating around the 'net is completely false. I don't know if you heard it or not, but there was talk of Madonna appearing in New Moon.

Now, don't get me wrong, I've listened to Madonna's music over the years and I recognize her as a marketing force of nature. That being said, I wouldn't want her to stink up New Moon. Because acting and singing are two completely different animals. And while her animal spirit for singing might be an uncaged Lioness, her acting animal spirit would be the equivalent of a garden slug.

Forgive me. But you know it's true. It seems like people in general get star struck and forget the facts. Anyone remember Swept Away? How about Body of Evidence? You know as well as I do that casting Madonna is a sure fire way to ensure that a little part of New Moon sucks.

Let me say that if she were to do a song or two for the soundtrack, I'd be 100% behind that. You go, Material Girl!

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New Moon Wallpaper

Hi Twilighters!

I've entered the realm of wallpaper designer. I've wanted to tinker with doing this for a while but have never had time. I've created a preliminary New Moon wallpaper. Please download it or share it! There's 3 sizes to choose from.

Let me know what you think. I'll be posting more as I have time.


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Two Good Entertainment Weekly Pictorials

Click here to view 26 new pictures from the set of New Moon. Look for the picture of Jasper (Jackson Rathbone) flashing his killer smile!

Click here for exclusive photos and on-the-set scoop! Beware the awesome pic of a kiss between Edward and Bella.

Launch of Official New Moon Website!

Here's a link to the official movie site for New Moon!

I love the earth tones associated with this movie as shown in related posters and desktop backgrounds.

So go to the site and download the desktop wallpaper. It looks awesome! And also, grab the movie poster bitmap. It's huge and just looks stunning and crystal clear. Print it out and hang it on your wall!

Click here for the New Moon site link

You might want to check back to the site often as there are links on the site that say 'coming soon'. They'll be posting more and more goodies as the release date approaches..

URLs (both go to the same page):
http://www.newmoonthemovie.com
http://www.twilightthemovie.com

DreamWorks to Remake Fright Night

I know this has pretty much nothing to do with the Twilight Saga except for the fact that Fright Night is a vampire movie too.

As a matter of fact, Fright Night is one damn fine vampire movie. It's smart, it's funny and unlike anything that Twilight will serve up, it's briefly scary as hell. Chris Sarandon (yes, ex-hubby of Susan Sarandon) was the epitome of a virile, hunting vampire. As the vampire Jerry Dandrige he was sexy, alluring and frightening. And Charlie Brewster (William Ragsdale), the delightful protagonist, is as light and dismissible as his name suggests. He's just a regular horny teenager whose only preoccupations are the horror movies playing on the late night TV show 'Fright Night' hosted by a perfectly cowardly Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowell) and getting into his girlfriend Amy's pants (Amanda Bearse). Until he gets it into his mind that the neighbor who just moved in is a vampire.

If you haven't seen Fright Night, for Heaven's sake, go rent it. You obviously have some minor infatuation with vampires since you're reading a Twilight blog. I promise, you won't be disappointed. I consider Fright Night one of the all time best vampire movies ever made. Of course, I really appreciate the creepiness interspersed with comedy. Actually I should say the comedy interspersed with creepiness. And if you are feeling especially daring, rent Fright Night II while you're at it. It's just as good as the first one, and completely different. No rehashing there! Maybe you'll become a fan.

Now, the reason I've brought this up is because DreamWorks Entertainment has taken it upon themselves to remake Fright Night (story here). I'm perturbed by this. It annoys me that production companies are taking perfectly good movies, gnashing them up and regurging them just to turn a profit.

Occasionally remakes excite me because I can visualize how a revamping (no pun) would bring something new to them. But that's not the case with Fright Night. It's perfect the way it is. There's no elaborate CGI involved of course. It was made way before all that (1985). But the hard work put into the special effects are evident, a very good job for the times. And it fits seamlessly with the spirit of the movie. The acting is superb, no need for improvement there. That leaves me wondering if DreamWorks is trying to cash in on the increasing popularity of the vampire flick.

Chris Sarandon as Jerry Dandrige


You may not realize this, but there is now and always will be an undercurrent of vampire fanaticism going on in one form or another. Whether it's through literature, movies, music, folk lore enthusiasts or role players (Vampire: The Masquerade), vampires aren't going anywhere. But right now, thanks to Anne Rice, Stephenie Meyer, Charlaine Harris, Laurell K. Hamilton and a host of other vampire novelist, the popularity of the romantic vampire is cresting. This popularity will wane, probably all too soon for those of us who just love the vampire for the creature that he is, in any form.

For that reason alone, I can't totally oppose the remaking of Fright Night. All though in my mind Fright Night will always stand as a testament to what a well made vamp flick can be, I will of course be one of the first freaks in line to see DreamWork's reboot. Because ultimately, as long as all these attempts keep the heat and focus on the ever addictive vampire and the horror genre in general, I'm down with that.

Related reading: Vampire Guide

New Moon the Movie: differs from the book?

Just read that there definitely will be at least a few detours from the book in New Moon the movie. So far, it's nothing to ruffle your feathers over. So, settle down Twilighters.

Life & Style magazine states that in New Moon, when Bella plays the dare devil to conjure up the sweet voice of beloved Edward, the actual image of Edward will appear. This of course allows for more Edward screen time. Which apparently Summit and Chris Weitz believe is the key to continued success in the movie adaptation of the saga. Maybe it's just me, but I would enjoy the movie even if Edward was a 'no show' for the whole middle of the movie. Not that I won't LOVE seeing him in phantom-ish visions throughout. But just like in the book, we all anguished over his absence, and it made his return all the sweeter.

Whatever though. Either way I'm stoked to see it.

New Moon Poster!!

Yay! Here's the real deal folks. Hopefully more to follow. In a very prophetic scene, you see the turmoil of what's to come.

I for one, can't wait.

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Rob Pattinson: New Dossier Journal Photo Shoot

Eat 'em up, girls. There's enough EYE CANDY here to go around!

Just make sure you're sitting down 'cause a couple of these could buckle your knees.

Photos Theo Wenner/"Dossier"

Wolverine Vibe:


World's loveliest mug shot?

LOVE this look, kinda channeling Sid Vicious (google it, 20-somethings!)


No comment.

~sigh~ Prone, just how I always imagined him...

Feels like a 12th grade yearbook photo
(of the HOT, quiet guy everyone secretly wanted)

Who I would like to have seen cast as Marcus

Hi all. I just watched one of my very favorite actresses Parker Posey in a movie called Broken English. It was superb, by the way. But the reason I mentioned it is the actor who played the leading man. His name is Melvil Poupaud and let me just say OMG!! H.O.T. He sort of has that Gerard Butler-ish thing going on. VERY manly. Yum, I'm in love :)

Melvil seems very charming also. He's a French actor that I've never seen before but I plan on renting some of his other movies now. My point is this: Melvil has a very dark, European mystery about him that would have been great if utilized in the cast of New Moon somehow. I'm thinking as maybe one of the Volturri.. I love the idea of Michael Sheen as Aros and the kid playing Caius, Jamie Campbell-Bower, immediately just seemed right. BUT, the guy cast as Marcus really didn't evoke any strong Volturri vibes. Of course this is useless speculation and mainly just a reason to share pictures of this dreamy French actor. ..But also to see what you think as well!

(Footnote: If you love Parker Posey as I do, or are curious about one of the best actresses working today, let me recommend a few gems for you to check out. Parker is talented, current, sweet and always relatable! Watch her in The Daytrippers, The Oh in Ohio, Party Girl and Clockwatchers).

Broken English Poster:


Melvil Poupaud as Julien in Broken English:


As Julien, looking forlorn and very sexy:


Parker Posey & Melvil Poupaud, palpable chemistry:

About that kiss...

Okay, I've been done with the saga for a while and I mull over favorite parts in my head from time to time. Invariably, my mind wanders back to the most erotic, innocent (YES, a kiss can be both. Actually if a kiss truly is one, it'll probably also be the other), engrossing, consuming gesture of pent up sexual frustration and hope ever. And that kiss is...

...the Jacob and Bella kiss in the mountains. (author waits as the incredulous murmur dies down). That's right, scoff if you like. But to me that kiss alone blows away any other kiss in the whole saga. It's more powerful than all the best Edward and Bella kisses put together. And believe me, I'm a big fan of the Edward and Bella kisses.

The tension builds throughout Eclipse, but we readers are unwitting to the need for some release, only to become aware of it when the moment is thrust upon us. The extent to which Jacobs presence becomes undeniable to Bella both physically and on a more visceral level is palpable. I think that kiss was the defining moment for me. That one scene sealed my fervent crush for the over-grown wolf boy. I really liked him before that but became hopelessly gaga after. That's the moment that solidified Jacob Black as perfect day dream fodder.

Talk about being tested! I wish I had Bella's problems.

Meet Some of the Cast