'Twilight' Sequels Being Shot Back-to-Back, Director in the Compass?
This weekend it was announced that Catherine Hardwicke was fired from New Moon, the sequel to Summit Entertainment's smash hit Twilight. The same source that broke that news, Deadline Hollywood, reports that Chris Weitz has been offered the opportunity to not only direct NEW MOON, but also Eclipse, the third adaptation in the four book franchise by Stephenie Meyer. The site reports that Weitz is considering the offer and that he might direct NEW MOON and ECLIPSE back-to-back (awesome, pound e'm out and get

New Moon, Eclipse Casting Information
Summit Entertainment is in pre-production of New Moon, and to contain costs, the studio is filming the third book, Eclipse, back to back. Catherine Hardwicke will not direct. Filming begins on New Moon in March 2009, and will continue right through completion of Eclipse. Casting addresses at Acting Info. Filming Locations: Los Angeles, CA Portland, OR Cast: Kristen Stewart - Bella Swan, Taylor Lautner - Jacob Black, Robert Pattinson - Edward Cullen Billy Burke - Charlie Swan.

Chris Weitz To Direct Twilight Sequel New Moon?
Summit Entertainment is wasting no time in finding a new director for “Twilight” sequel, “New Moon.” The studio has officially announced they will be moving ahead with the sequel without “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke. The problem that stalled negotiations was that Hardwicke had strong opinions about what to do with the next installment, and so [...]

Twilight 2 and 3, New Moon and Eclipse, to Film Back to Back?
Yes, says the Acting Auditions blog, which lists upcoming auditions for movies and TV shows. According to the blog, Summit Entertainment is planning to shoot not one, but two “Twilight” sequels back-to-back in order to save on the cost of production. The first sequel we already know will be based on the Stephenie Meyer book “New Moon”, and since “Eclipse” is the third book in the series, it would only make sense that it would be the third installment in the mo

'New Moon' and 'Eclipse' Could Be Shot Back-to-Back
In addition to the news of Catherine Hardwicke not helming "New Moon", more interesting tidbit is coming out from "Twilight" sequels. In the "Eclipse Auditions" report posted on Alan Baltes' blog, it is noted that Summit Entertainment are planning to shoot "New Moon" and "Eclipse" one after another using the same director. "Summit Entertainment has started preparing the sequel New Moon, based on Stephenie Meyer's second book in the series, and to contain costs, the studio is filming the thir

Twilight with Puppets. Clip of the Day
It’s probably a good thing I’m not head of Summit Entertainment, because I’d replace departed Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke with “SpookyDan,” a YouTube user who shot a three-minute remake of the first movie using puppets. Fans of Twilight probably wouldn’t appreciate having Robert Pattinson replace with a silent, plush version of Edward Cullen, although their ability to project their fantasy of the vampire heartthrob onto anyone or anything (Pattinson

‘Twilight’ Mania Hits Paris, France
Yesterday we learned that Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has been fired from any future directing duties of any of the forthcoming Twilight Saga films (which many Pink readers were happy to learn) and today we get to see pics of Hardwicke with Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart smiling pretty for the cameras at [...]

Twilight Sequel: Who's Next for New Moon?
The Catherine Hardwicke story continues. Still at issue are: why she didn't get the gig on New Moon, the Twilight sequel, and who will take her place.

Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Take Twilight To Paris (Photos)
Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were in Paris (I’ve heard it’s one of the most romantic places on earth!) yesterday to continue their small promotional tour all over Europe. The stars looked absolutely dazzling as always but this time Robert opted for a simple black look while Kristen went a little wild with the black and white printed dress that looks great on her! Sad news for some, great news for others: Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke (pictured below) won’t

Catherine Hardwicke: No on Directing "New Moon"
The Web is buzzing about the news that Catherine Hardwicke will NOT be directing “New Moon,” the next installment of the “Twilight” franchise. Though I’ve heard rumors about tension on the “Twilight” set (and who really knows for sure?), according to a joint statement from Summit Entertainment and Hardwicke, the targeted release date of late 2009 or early 2010 doesn’t mesh with her schedule. This has got to be tough all the way around. The fans

Has Twilight Sequel Found its Director?
I swear, we’re not obsessed with the “Twilight” franchise or anything, it’s just that after the break-through success of the first movie, the franchise is practically sizzling right now. So, on the heels of news that Catherine Hardwicke will not be directing the sequel, and the possible shooting of parts 2 and 3 (”New Moon” and “Eclipses”) back-to-back, the latest “Twilight” rumor has Chris Weitz (”The Golden Compass”) comin

ABOUT A VAMPIRE
Kudos, I guess, to Nikki Finke for breaking the Twilight sequel director news (and by breaking I mean 'Reading an email and telling us what it said'), but sort of fuck her source for forcing Summit to announce that Catherine Hardwicke is off the sequels during the European press tour. That's hurtful and shitty.I'm sure it's the same source that has now fed the following info to Finke: Summit has made an offer to Chris (The Golden Compass, About A Boy) Weitz to direct New Moon, and possibly Eclip

Morning Piss: Sexist, Thy Name Truly Is Twilight
The circumstances alone surrounding director Catherine Hardwicke's exit from the colossally successful vampire love flick Twilight give sexism a whole new slant. There's really no concrete reason even being offered up by the studio for Hardwicke's goodbye. Such great thanks for the flick that had the highest movie opening by a female director, ever. "Creative vision," apparently, was the culprit and why Twilight's execs went sniffing in a different, more boyish direction (the new director hasn

‘Twilight’ director gets dumped for being difficult - is it sexism?
‘Twilight’ director gets dumped for being difficult - is it sexism?Models PhotosSingers PhotosActors PhotosEntertainment Gossip‘Twilight’ director gets dumped for being difficult - is it sexism? Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke with her young stars, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, at the film’s French premiere. Hardwicke was instrumental in casting the stars, but now she’s out. Photo credit: WENN. If you have a girl aged 12-16 in your household then you know al

'New Moon' Director Found?
Summit Entertainment made it official yesterday; they won’t be bringing Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke back for New Moon. Now, it turns out there could be someone waiting in the wings. Deadline Hollywood reports that Golden Compass director Chris Weitz was offered a two-picture deal for New Moon and Eclipse (if the films are done back-to-back). Weitz, who also directed About a Boy and Down to Earth, is “still considering” the deal. According to Deadline

Twilight director 'not chosen for sequel'
Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has reportedly been turned down as director of the smash hit vampire film's sequel New Moon - despite vocalising her desire to be involved with the project. The filmmaker scored the biggest debut ever for a female director when the bloodsucking love story shot to number one in the US late in November, and was the favourite to take the follow-up movie's helm. But, according to Hollywood Reporter, bosses at Summit Entertainment - the franchise's studio - h

Does Summit Have A Director For New Moon?
Catherine Hardwicke isn’t even back from Twilight’s European press tour and already we’re hearing reports that Summit Entertainment might have offered Twilight’s sequels New Moon and Eclipse (to be filmed at the same time) to another director. A male, no less… DHD is reporting that the director in question is  Chris Weitz, who most recently wrote and directed Summit’s other young-adult fiction film, the one that flopped, The Golden Compass. You might rememb

'The Golden Compass' Director Chris Weitz Rumored to Helm 'New Moon'
Hot on the heels of the announcement that "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke won't return for the sequels, another potential director has been thrown in for the next project of the vampire drama. According to Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood Daily, Chris Weitz, the director of "The Golden Compass", may have been offered to serve as "New Moon" helmer by Summit Entertainment. Though mentioning that nothing is confirmed for the moment, Finke further let out that the offer has been sent o

TWILIGHT fans, start to panic about that NEW MOON
No disrespect meant to Chris Weitz, it’s not my intention for this to become an attack article but I can’t help but feel you blew your epic movie with THE GOLDEN COMPASS (which we wrote and directed) a film that killed New Line Cinema should we not forget and your heavily rumored attachment to the Twilight franchise should have fans worried.

Golden Compass Director May Take Over Twilight
Twilight is a series of books written by a woman, and with a heavily female fanbase. So who to pick to replace the female director of the first, hugely successful film in the series? A man, of course. Chris Weitz, the director of successful movies (American Pie, About A Boy) as well as one gigantic flop (The Golden Compass), is rumored to be the likely successor to Catherine Hardwicke as the director of New Moon. Deadline Hollywood, which broke the news that Hardwicke had been ditched, is rep

GOLDEN COMPASS Director Chris Weitz To Helm TWILGHT Sequels?
A couple of days go, Summit Entertainment decided to replace Twilight Director Catherine Hardwicke with.. god knows who, for the sequels. Speculations, assumptions as to who might accept the offer are probably in the minds of every Stephanie Meyer fans out there. I say that because obviously being the book fan doesn’t mean you’re going to be the movie fan too. Rama’s SCREEN reader ione was one of the fans who agreed on the decision to not hire Hardwicke anymore for the seque

Is ‘Golden Compass’ Director Chris Weitz Being Handed the Keys to ‘Twilight’?
Ever since the news broke that “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke wasn’t going to return for “New Moon” and the other sequels, the hit movie’s rabid fanbase has been frantically tossing out names to replace her. Just yesterday, we examined a few possible candidates, including some very real possibilities and others who are more hopeful longshots. Now, Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that “About a Boy” filmmaker Chris Weitz has been offered the keys to the franchise. T

Chris Weitz on \"Twilight\" Sequels?
So behind-the-scenes squabbles seem to have left the burgeoning Twilight franchise without director Catherine Hardwicke for the sequels, so the rumor of the day is that the job may have been offered to Chris Weitz, whom you may remember as the director of the most expensive box office disappointment in history, The Golden Compass. A male director on what is essentially a teenage girl's masturbatory fantasy project seems like a bad choice, but apparently, Weitz is pals with the head of Summit En

Director Chris Weitz to Spice Up Twilight Franchise With Vampire-Pie Romance?
Is Summit Entertainment replacing Catherine Hardwicke — record-setter for the biggest-ever box-office weekend for a film helmed by a woman — with some penis-having dude? Maybe! According to never-wrong Vulture buddy Nikki Finke, the studio has asked Chris Weitz, the man behind American Pie, The Golden Compass, and About a Boy, to step into Hardwicke's recently vacated position as the director of the two upcoming Twilight sequels (he's purportedly still considering it). Weitz did do some impressi

Chris Weitz New Moon!
Chris Weitz for New Moon? Chris Weitz may direct Twilight’s sequels New Moon and Eclipse. Chris Weitz will replace on New Moon the exiting Catherine Hardwicke who Santa Monica based Summit Entertainment confirmed days ago is in fact off for the Twilight sequel. While no confirmation from Weitz or Summit to the new report, this would mark a stark change from Twilight that gave Catherine the highest boxoffice opener ever by a female director. See Also: Catherine Ha