Is Summit Intentionally Torpedoing the ‘Twilight’ Sequel?
Entertainment Weekly has a new report on the upcoming Twilight sequel New Moon, which includes a tentative release date of Nov. 20, 2009 and word that the director replacing Catherine Hardwicke needs to be in “Vancouver by Dec. 15 to begin 12 weeks of preproduction before a mid-March start date.” What the hell are they trying to do?

Report: Release Date Set for 'Twilight' Sequel 'New Moon'
As the fan frenzy continues to surround the vampire romance 'Twilight,' its highly-anticipated sequel 'New Moon' may be hitting theaters sooner than you think! Entertainment Weekly reports that Summit Entertainment has tentatively set Nov. 20, 2009, as the release date for the follow-up film to 'Twilight.' The magazine reports that production begins in mid-March. Earlier this week, ET confirmed that 'Twilight' director Catherine Hardwicke would not be returning for the sequel. According to Ent

‘Twilight’ sequel: New details on ‘New Moon’
Summit Entertainment has tentatively slated Nov. 20, 2009, as the release date for New Moon, the Twilight sequel, which means any director who signs on to replace Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has to be in Vancouver by Dec. 15 to begin 12 weeks of preproduction before a mid-March start date. Reports have speculated that Hardwicke was fired for being difficult on set, but sources close to her suggest Summit’s aggressive production schedule turned her off. “She’d love to

Twilight sequel, ‘New Moon’ filled with drama and concerns before shooting starts
With a tentative release date set for November 20th, 2009, the sequel New Moon remains un-helmed since Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke’s departure. Whoever ends up coming onto the project as director is going to have quite a few challenges, like being in Vancouver by December 15th to prepare for a mid-March production start date. Not to mention the second movie appeared to have little more than a rough first-draft working script. The fledgling Summit studio’s mad rush to feed

New 'Twilight' Images a Snooze, Trailer Tonight (Here)
Seriously, what have a got myself into? I started covering Twilight before anyone else caught on and now I'm probably the one person regretting it more than anything. I love Catherine Hardwicke, and still have high hopes that she'll turn in a solid little thriller, but the trailer and stills released just make me gag. Today Summit released two more snoozers of pics, while also announcing that the new trailer will hit tonight via the widget inside. Let's hope for the best. TWILIGHT hits theaters November 21.

'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

Director: 'Twilight' filming 'pretty cool'
PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Hollywood director Catherine Hardwicke says filming the big screen adaptation of the vampire novel "Twilight" has been "pretty cool" to date.

Golden Compass Director on New Moon?
You know it’s a slow news day when we’re doing stories on who will be in the director’s chair for New Moon, the upcoming Twilight sequel that Catherine Hardwicke recently stepped away from due to creative differences. Deadline Daily Hollywood are reporting that Summit have the project out to Golden Compass director Chris Weitz (About a Boy). There’s a chance New Moon and Eclipse, the third book in the series, will be shot back-to-back, and if so Weitz will be on board to direct both. N

Taylor Lautner Not Starring In 'New Moon'
The hectic pace planned for filming the next two Twilight sequels might have played a larger role in director Catherine Hardwicke's decision not to work on the film's follow-up New Moon.

New Moon Details Emerge…Chris Weitz Attached To Direct
With Catherine Hardwicke out of consideration for Twilight Sequel New Moon, talk has turned to the finer details of the new film, and word arrives that Golden Compass helmer Chris Weitz has been offered the job. Claims and counter-claims have been fired about why Hardwicke was ditched – some say she was difficult to work with – and there were also schedule issues. According to EW, those issues weren’t small concerns – producers Summit Entertainment are pushing ahead with a November 2009

A Series of New Moon Spoilers, Scoops
A release date has already been announced for New Moon, the Twilight sequel being produced by Summit Entertainment. It's tentatively slated for November 20, 2009.The quick turnaround, Entertainment Weekly reports, is the main reason why Catherine Hardwicke will not return for New Moon."She'd love to do the sequel if she could do it better than Twilight,” said a source. “It ­became clear that Summit didn’t have those same priorities."Reportedly, another of Hardwicke’s concerns was

'Twilight' Director Catherine Hardwicke: Promo Pro
Despite not directing the sequel to her hit movie, Hardwicke is still helping out in its promotion. Posted on 12/10/2008 12:29 PM by Celebuzz Catherine Hardwicke, the 53-year-old director of Twilight and the newly christened record holder for biggest opening weekend for a female director ever, is in Paris with stars Robert Pattinson, 22, and Kristen Stewart, 18, to promote the night creature romance. This is somewhat of a surprise. It was recently announced

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

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 war on set!
Despite Twilight's record-breaking $70 million opening — the highest ever for a movie directed by a woman — director Catherine Hardwicke is out for the upcoming sequel. What happened? According to an insider, Catherine clashed with Stephenie Meyers, the author of Twilight and New Moon, who wants the sequel to stay truer to the second book. And Catherine also butted heads with star Robert Pattinson.

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

More Twilight Dramz!
Time to get hustling on the Twilight sequel, New Moon. Part two of the franchise remains un-helmed since Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke's departure, but with a tentative release date set for November 20th, 2009, whoever ends up coming onto the project would have to be in Vancouver by December 15th to prepare for a mid-March production start date. The mad rush to feed off of Twilight's franchise potential may only exacerbate some of the problems that have already arisen for New Moon. Ac

New Twilight Trailer
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Ecco il trailer definitivo di Twilight!
I vampiri sono arrivati: è online il final trailer dell'attesissimo Twilight, il fantasy di Catherine Hardwicke tratto dal bestseller di...

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

Le vostre domande per Rob, Kristen e Catherine
Sarà proprio il simpatico veejay di MTV Italia a presentare l’anteprima di Twilight al Festival di Roma! E sarà lui a moderare il dibattito che seguirà alla proiezione dei 15 minuti di film. E non è tutto: Carlo ha bisogno del vostro aiuto! Gli servono quattro domande da porre a Robert, Catherine e Kristen durante l’evento. Scrivete pure le vostre domande nei commenti di questo post. Sceglieremo le quattro più interessanti, e Carlo le porrà ai nostri ospiti speciali! Così, visto che n

Golden Compass Director To Helm Twilight 2?
It was pretty shocking to me when I heard the news that Twilight director, Catherine Hardwicke, would not be returning to direct the sequel. Twilight made truck loads of money and because the highest opening weekend box office take of any film directed by a woman in history. Yes it met with some critical abuse… but when the film makes big money that usually doesn’t matter. So last week the studio and Hardwicke jointly announced (rather suspiciously I might add) that Hardwicke woul

Elle Magazine’s “Women in Hollywood Event” Party
Elle magazine held their “Women In Hollywood Event” last night in Los Angeles. It was to honor eight women in Hollywood for their profound impact on the industry.The women included in the eight were Jane Fonda, Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Sigourney Weaver, Salma Hayek, Anne Hathaway, Isla Fisher, and ‘Twilight’ director Catherine Hardwicke. I just think it was a good excuse to get all these amazing women together in one place! Elle editor-in-chief Robbie Myers explained that the se

Jennifer Aniston: Buck Naked & Making Brangelina Jokes [Dirt Bag]
As part of her ongoing media blitz, Jennifer Aniston is wearing only a necktie on the cover of GQ. In the story, the reporter asks why people are still interested in the story of her breakup with Brad and his ladyfriend, Angelina. Aniston tells the reporter: "The funny thing is that people don't realize we all go away to the Hamptons on the weekends. No. But can you imagine? That'd be hysterical: I've got Zahara on my hip, and Knox...." [Us Magazine] Oh, this is not the first time Jen's posed nekkid; she wa

“Twilight” Sequel: Director Hardwicke Gone
Summit Entertainment announces director’s departure By Matthew B. Zeidman Twilight for Hardwicke despite hit HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 12/8/08 - “Twilight” star Nikki Reed will have to go it alone when the sequel to the high-grossing film adaptation begins filming in the near future. Frequent collaborator Catherine Hardwicke will not sit in the director’s chair a second time, according to Summit Entertainment, despite the wild success of the vampire series̵