“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” dips its fangs into theaters November 20 courtesy of director Chris Weitz. The Volturis, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, Dakota Fanning, Michael Sheen, Cameron Bright, and Christopher Heyerdahl will also be there looking all vampire and clannish.
Those wacky kids and their love triangles. Should I go to the prom with the werewolf, date the vampire, or date both and not tell them about each other? You know, your usual sitcom-ish dilemmas, but with vampires and werewolves.
Two new pics from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (seriously, Summit really needs to reconsider that clunky title) via Yahoo! Movies today, including your first look at Martin Sheen as the vampire Aro, leader of the Volturi, which, if I’m not mistaken, is some kind of spicy Italian sauce.
The other pic is Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) beside a lake doing that whole “stare deeply into each other’s eyes to express our hidden desires which we dare not speak aloud for fear of consequences” thing.
UPDATE: Added four more pics of the Volturi clan.
Here’s your first look at the Volturi vampires from the Chris Weitz’s upcoming “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” in full costume. Okay, just their face, because apparently Summit Entertainment has yet to release the official promo arts, but that didn’t stop someone from getting their hands on them and creating this little nice row call sheet anyway. Question: did they really have to “make up” Dakota Fanning’s face? The girl looks creepier without the makeup, but maybe that’s just me. First, a little bit about them:
The Volturi are the equivalent of a royal family to vampires. They operate from the city of Volterra, Italy. The Volturi have existed for at least three thousand years, if not more. They are the largest coven in existence, followed by Carlisle’s family and Tanya’s. However, they do not follow a “vegetarian” diet, as seen in New Moon, in which they capture and murder several humans in a carefully planned “meal”. They are considered the de facto royal family of vampires, as they are the largest and most influential coven in existence . The Volturi deal swiftly and decisively with anything they consider a threat to their city, or the vampire world. They destroy anyone who attempts to overthrow them, or resist their authority and, at Caius’ insistence, have hunted werewolves (true werewolves, not shape-shifters) to near extinction in Europe and Asia.
Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Billy Burke, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Michael Sheen, Jamie Campbell Bower, Dakota Fanning, Anna Kendrick, Tinsel Korey, Cameron Bright, and directed by Chris Weitz.
“New Moon” rises November 20, 2009.
Via ohnotheydidn’t.
Were you one of those people who wanted to attend the “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” Comic-Con ‘09 panel? Well then get in line. No, I mean that literally. You’ll have to get in line. As in, at LEAST a day before the panel even takes place. But don’t worry, you may not have been there, but there were a couple thousand screaming Twilight fans there, and of course, the media. Lots and lots of media. I’m pretty sure 90% of them flew into town just to cover the panel, so you can imagine how hard it was to get in if you didn’t have a huge film crew following you. Below is everything that has been posted on the panel so far. More, no doubt, will follow in the coming days. And if you’re wondering about Kristen Stewart’s hair? She’s currently shooting a movie about ’80s rocker Joan Jett.
For information on the two clips that were shown at the panel, head over here. They break it down for ya.
Some pics from the event (tons more here):
Summit Entertainment should probably stop making and releasing all other movies and just keep putting out the “Twilight” offerings until the kids get tired of them. How will they know that they’ve squeezed the sponge dry? When the ticket sales stop. Until then, why even bother with other movies? The company has all three remaining “Twilight” books set to hit theaters within two years of each other (a spectacular and grinding production schedule, indeed) but after that — what next? How about spin-off movies?
According to “Twilight” producers Wyck Godfrey, Greg Mooradian and Guy Oseary (via Geek Files) one way to go after the Stephenie Meyers books have all been adapted is to spin-off the Volturi vampire clan. Maybe explore a little bit of their history, their present, and future. Great idea, but there is a catch: the kids love their Bella and Edward, and those two aren’t exactly a huge part of the Volturi, so that’s a huge problem right there. Are there really enough fans that will watch a “Twilight” movie just because it takes place in the same universe, but without the lovebirds?
Of course, Meyer also has an unfinished fifth “Twilight” book called “Midnight Sun” that she stopped working on after an incomplete copy leaked online. According to reports, that book is more of a companion novel, and would re-visit the Edward-Bella love affair, but this time from Edward’s point of view. According to Meyer, there’s a chance she may return to finish it, but that’s not a given at this point, and even if she did, I’m not sure how that would translate into another “Twilight” movie.
So kids, a “Twilight” movie without Bella, Edward, or Jacob. Would you even entertain such thoughts?
Below: Sure they’re not as popular as Bella or Edward, but they got cool hoodies.
EW’s got your first look at the new book cover for Stephanie Meyer’s “New Moon” novel, which is being re-released as a “tie-in” to the movie version that’s coming out later this year. I’m assuming the novel will just be a reprinting of the original novel. After all, why would you, you know, rewrite it? Anyways, the cover has Jacob and Bella on the cover. Edward is also there, and apparently he’s now turned into a giant moon. I could be wrong, of course.
Via EW.
Via EW.
Image via Twilight-Blog:
Well here it is, what you’ve all been waiting for: the first trailer for Chris Weitz’s upcoming “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” aka “Twilight New Moon” aka the movie your kids have been squealing about for the last few months since it was announced. The trailer got its premiere over at MTV, but it’s since been put on Myspace as its, eh, second premiere? Something like that. Enough chatter. The trailer is below.
After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella’s blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward’s sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.
Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, and Jackson Rathbone. Chris Weitz (”The Golden Compass”) directs.
The bad moon rises November 20.
Trailer in glorious HD over at Myspace.
DZILLA/bauergriffinonline.com Relax. This New Moon rumor has nothing to do with a Kristen Stewart-Robert Pattinson hookup. And unlike the latter, this one has already been proven false.
Numerous blogs and news sites, including The Insider, have picked up a fan-forum item claiming that filming on the Twilight sequel has been halted due to a plagiarism lawsuit filed by one of author Stephenie Meyer's Brigham Young University classmates.
As the story goes, this person, "Heidi Stanton," alleges she wrote a short story that included the teen vampire romance concept and is now out for blood after Meyer swiped the premise for her hugely successful franchise.
"Quite frankly, I was shocked when I began watching the movie with my husband last week. I immediately told him that she got that idea from me! I wrote a fictional short story with the same ideas when we were in college together," the posting quotes Stanton as saying. Supposedly, she claims that as a mother of four, she has no time to see movies or read books, which is why she's taken so long to come forward.
Backing up her accusations is a supposed BYU professor. But that's where the red flags start to fly ridiculously high.
The purported English department chairman, Dr. Peter Benton, appears nowhere on the university's website and, as fan blog OMG Vampires points out, was the name of Eriq La Salle's long-running character on ER.
Most important, a spokesman for Summit Entertainment says, "There is absolutely no truth to the rumor about any interruption to the filming of New Moon. The production of the film has not been stalled or interrupted in any way and filming continues as planned.
"Additionally, after consulting with Stephenie Meyer and her publishers, speculation about any claims of plagiarism are also completely not true. This is a hoax, pure and simple.
"The Internet, for all of its assets, can still be an easy breeding ground for such hoaxes and detractors, and we hope that people will not be duped so easily, and use appropriate diligence before perpetuating everything or anyone that claims to have information about the Twilight franchise."
The rep also declined to comment on a report at TheWrap.com claiming Summit had greenlit the fourth and final installment in the franchise, Breaking Dawn.
Looks like the “Twilight New Moon” goodies are starting to surface as the teen horror sequel gets deep into its production up North in ol Canada ways. The latest three images from the movie hails from Entertainment Weekly. Alas, they’re a tad small, as EW is wont to do. For some reason, making their exclusive images enlargeable doesn’t really seem to resonant with these guys. Oh well, beggars can’t be choosers, as they say.
After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella’s blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward’s sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.
Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, and Billy Burke. Directed by Chris Weitz (seen in one of the pics).
The moon rises November 20.
Update: Swapped the crappy EW shots with better versions.
Deana Newcomb/ Summit Entertainment If there's a sudden surge of teenage expatriates in the next few months, this is why.
Like a pied piper for hormonal teenage girls, Germany's RTL network has unveiled plans to launch a reality-TV show in which the grand prize is a chance to touch Rob Pattinson a role in one of the forthcoming Twilight sequels.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, 12 young actresses will compete in Mission Hollywood, flexing their thespian prowess in a series of tasks ranging from carrying out stunts to reenacting scenes from classic films—think Dirty Dancing, not Gone With the Wind.
And, more important, think competition the likes of which have never been seen.
Three judges will offer their quippy critiques. Two of them—Germany's biggest star, Til Schweiger (apologies, David Hasselhoff), and acting coach Bernard Hiller—are the permanent panelists, while the third seat will be filled by a rotating celeb. Among those already attached to participate are Carmen Electra and German A-listers Thomas Kretschmann and Moritz Bleibtreu.
While it's unclear as yet which installment of the Twilight series the winner will appear in, it's not likely to be the already-in-production New Moon. The competition kicks off June 8.
In the meantime, those not lucky enough to hold dual citizenship can bask in the pop-culture phenomenon that is Edward Cullen & Co. stateside, when the unofficial fan festival TwiCon—think ComiCon, but with more squealing—takes place in Dallas July 30-Aug. 2.
The event will feature a Twilight screening, Twilight-inspired band performances, a Volturi Masque Ball, possible cast panels and, of course, a hall chock-full of vendors, all of whom are likely looking forward to their early retirement on Aug. 3.
There were already rumors that Summit Entertainment was getting ready to prep “Breaking Dawn”, the fourth installment in their vampire “Twilight” franchise, but there hasn’t been anything approaching official confirmation. Well, this is probably as official as it’s going to get: while in Cannes, and in-between shooting the second “Twilight” movie “New Moon”, star Robert Pattinson has confirmed to THR that there will indeed be a “Breaking Dawn” movie, and he’s committed to doing it, only he (and Summit) don’t quite yet know when they’ll begin production.
Pattinson also talked about his role in “New Moon”, which is apparently not nearly as heavy as his “Twilight” days, although the script has been beefed up to capitalize on Pattinson’s appeal with the fanbase:
Dropping in on the Croisette on the way to shooting the final four days of “New Moon” in Italy on Friday, Pattinson said he is heading back to Vancouver in October to finish up “Twilight: Eclipse,” the third installment. In between, the British actor, who turned 23 last week, plans to star in “Remember Me,” which Summit also is producing.
The script adaptation for “New Moon” beefs up his character’s role considerably — in the book, Edward is a “a voice in Bella’s head,” he said.
Said Pattinson, laughing: “You’re playing a figment in Bella’s imagination so I was trying to do it in a 2-D way. I hope it doesn’t translate onscreen as being boring.” The hardworking actor is taking a few days off after completing “New Moon” before the start of the “Remember Me” shoot. He plans three days off after an eight-week planned shoot for “Remember Me” before finishing “Eclipse” before October.
Obviously Summit can “prep” the fourth movie as much as they want, but it’s doubtful they’ll sink any real money into pre-production until they find out if the franchise has legs. That is, if “New Moon” and “Eclipse” does as well as they think those films will, a fourth movie is all but guaranteed at this point.
And in case you missed it, here’s the first official “New Moon” poster released earlier today.
There were already rumors that Summit Entertainment was getting ready to prep “Breaking Dawn”, the fourth installment in their vampire “Twilight” franchise, but there hasn’t been anything approaching official confirmation. Well, this is probably as official as it’s going to get: while in Cannes, and in-between shooting the second “Twilight” movie “New Moon”, star Robert Pattinson has confirmed to THR that there will indeed be a “Breaking Dawn” movie, and he’s committed to doing it, only he (and Summit) don’t quite yet know when they’ll begin production.
Pattinson also talked about his role in “New Moon”, which is apparently not nearly as heavy as his “Twilight” days, although the script has been beefed up to capitalize on Pattinson’s appeal with the fanbase:
Dropping in on the Croisette on the way to shooting the final four days of “New Moon” in Italy on Friday, Pattinson said he is heading back to Vancouver in October to finish up “Twilight: Eclipse,” the third installment. In between, the British actor, who turned 23 last week, plans to star in “Remember Me,” which Summit also is producing.
The script adaptation for “New Moon” beefs up his character’s role considerably — in the book, Edward is a “a voice in Bella’s head,” he said.
Said Pattinson, laughing: “You’re playing a figment in Bella’s imagination so I was trying to do it in a 2-D way. I hope it doesn’t translate onscreen as being boring.” The hardworking actor is taking a few days off after completing “New Moon” before the start of the “Remember Me” shoot. He plans three days off after an eight-week planned shoot for “Remember Me” before finishing “Eclipse” before October.
Obviously Summit can “prep” the fourth movie as much as they want, but it’s doubtful they’ll sink any real money into pre-production until they find out if the franchise has legs. That is, if “New Moon” and “Eclipse” does as well as they think those films will, a fourth movie is all but guaranteed at this point.
And in case you missed it, here’s the first official “New Moon” poster released earlier today.
BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM When a St. Louis woman found a copy of the script for New Moon in the trash, she must have asked herself, "WWECD?"
Returning the pages to the movie studio, rather than leaking them online or selling them to the highest tabloid bidder, is exactly what Edward Cullen would have done...and it's exactly what Casey Ray did.
The salon owner was waiting for her fiancé outside the very hotel where the cast of George Clooney's Up in the Air was staying. Upon peering into a nearby garbage can, she discovered the scripts to the Twilight sequel, as well as a movie called Memoirs.
Ray stood to make a pretty penny had she offered the script to a tabloid or on put it up on eBay, but instead, she chose to take the high road and returned both documents to Summit Entertainment.
In return, the treasure spotter reportedly earned herself a pair of tickets to both films' premieres.
"We thank and commend Ms. Ray for doing the right thing in returning the scripts to the studio," a spokesman for Summit tells E! News. He could not confirm the do-gooder's invitation to the films' openers.
While It remains unclear how the coveted papers made their way to the dumpster, we have our suspicions. Actress Anna Kendrick stars in Up in the Air and just so happens to play Bella's pal Jessica opposite Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in New Moon.
A request for comment from Kendrick's rep has yet to be returned.
Not even 24 hours after it was posted as rumor over at Deadline Hollywood, the ink is apparently now dry on David Slade’s contract to direct the third film in the “Twilight” saga, “Eclipse”. The news comes from “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer and Summit Entertainment (the studio doing the “Twilight” movies) head honcho Erik Feig himself on the signing of Slade, who is most famous to genre fans as the director of “30 Days of Night”, a very bloody vampire movie from 2007. Slade’s “Eclipse”, we’re told, won’t be nearly as bloody as “30 Days”.
Via THR, author Stephenie Meyer said this about Slade:
“I am thrilled that David Slade will be directing ‘Eclipse,’ ” said Meyer. “He’s a visionary filmmaker who has so much to offer this franchise. From the beginning, we’ve been blessed with wonderful directorial talent for the ‘Twilight’ saga, and I’m so happy that ‘Eclipse’ will be carrying on with that tradition.”
Feig added:
“Stephenie Meyer’s ‘Eclipse’ is a muscular, rich, vivid book, and we at Summit looked long and hard for a director who could do it justice. We believe we have found that talent in David Slade, a director who has been able to create complex, visually arresting worlds.”
The third installment will probably commence production as soon as “New Moon” wraps. At least, if Summit wants to keep its June 30, 2010 release date. That will be just half a year after Chris Weitz’s “New Moon” premieres in November of ‘09, so Slade better get busy prepping the bad boy for production.
“Eclipse” catches up with Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) as she prepares to graduate high school, while at the same time contending with the ongoing vampire-werewolf conflict. Matters are not helped by mysterious killings that start bloodying up the Seattle landscape, causing Bella’s relationship with her vampire beau Edward to become slightly more … complicated. And you thought your biggest worry was the prom.
Not even 24 hours after it was posted as rumor over at Deadline Hollywood, the ink is apparently now dry on David Slade’s contract to direct the third film in the “Twilight” saga, “Eclipse”. The news comes from “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer and Summit Entertainment (the studio doing the “Twilight” movies) head honcho Erik Feig himself on the signing of Slade, who is most famous to genre fans as the director of “30 Days of Night”, a very bloody vampire movie from 2007. Slade’s “Eclipse”, we’re told, won’t be nearly as bloody as “30 Days”.
Via THR, author Stephenie Meyer said this about Slade:
“I am thrilled that David Slade will be directing ‘Eclipse,’ ” said Meyer. “He’s a visionary filmmaker who has so much to offer this franchise. From the beginning, we’ve been blessed with wonderful directorial talent for the ‘Twilight’ saga, and I’m so happy that ‘Eclipse’ will be carrying on with that tradition.”
Feig added:
“Stephenie Meyer’s ‘Eclipse’ is a muscular, rich, vivid book, and we at Summit looked long and hard for a director who could do it justice. We believe we have found that talent in David Slade, a director who has been able to create complex, visually arresting worlds.”
The third installment will probably commence production as soon as “New Moon” wraps. At least, if Summit wants to keep its June 30, 2010 release date. That will be just half a year after Chris Weitz’s “New Moon” premieres in November of ‘09, so Slade better get busy prepping the bad boy for production.
“Eclipse” catches up with Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) as she prepares to graduate high school, while at the same time contending with the ongoing vampire-werewolf conflict. Matters are not helped by mysterious killings that start bloodying up the Seattle landscape, causing Bella’s relationship with her vampire beau Edward to become slightly more … complicated. And you thought your biggest worry was the prom.
Steve Granitz/Getty Images, Dave Hogan/Getty Images, Steve Granitz/Getty Images Stephenie Meyer won't be using MySpace to clear up Twilight rumors any time soon.
The author of the best-selling, four-part vampire love series announced on her official website that she is kicking her social networking page to the curb.
"It was a lot of fun while it lasted, and I really miss the early days when I could hang out with people online," Meyer wrote. "Many of you are hilarious and insightful, and I wish it was easier for me to talk to everyone the way I used to."
Meyer warned against being duped by imposters...
"With MySpace no longer in existence, I can now clearly state that...there is no other outlet where I communicate with people online," Meyer continued. "I do not have a Facebook page, and I have never had one. I don't do Twitter. So if you're communicating with someone online that you think is me, it's not."
Meanwhile, Meyer gave a shout-out to Rick Riordan's best-selling tween book series, Percy Jackson & the Olympians.
"If you're looking for some beach reading, you may want to try [the series] if you haven't already," she wrote. "My son finally finished book five yesterday so I could read it today. It was a fantastic end to a fantastic series. I tip my hat to you, Mr. Riordan!"
Well, if this doesn’t get the girls (and some of you boys out there) all afluttered and hopping around waiting for November 20 for “New Moon” to open, then I don’t know what will. USAToday has your first look at the four actors who will be playing members of “New Moon’s” Native American werewolves, aka The Wolf Pack. They are Chaske Spencer, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Bronson Pelletier, and they will be joining a newly beefed up Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black in the “Twilight” sequel.
Via USAToday:
“It’s not pleasant for the actors,” says director Chris Weitz. “But they have all been good-natured. They show up on location in drenching, cold rain, and I say, ‘OK, off with the robes.’”
Sounds like what happened to me in 7th grade at Camp Suntaninnude, but that’s another story.
Update: A slightly different variant on the same shot above, but in better res and title logo.
PictureGroup/MTV Casting for the third Twilight movie has begun.
We got our hands on a casting notice for at least three characters in Eclipse.
Find out just what director David Slade is looking for. However, we must warn you that there are a few spoilers…
Riley "is a handsome, blond, clean-cut college boy who falls victim to Victoria," the notice reads. He's in his early to mid 20s and "plays an integral role in Victoria's attempt to murder Bella Swan."
There are two more members of the Quileute tribe and La Push wolf pack in Eclipse. Like New Moon, they are looking for Native American or First Nations actors to fill the roles.
"Seth Clearwater is a "tall, gangly-limbed boy with a huge, happy grin," the notice reads. "Seth idolizes Jacob."
Seth's big sister is 19-year-old Leah Clearwater and the only female member of the La Push wolf pack: "She is tall and slender with beautiful skin and short cropped black hair. She would be considered gorgeous if not for the perpetual scowl she carries due to a broken heart and her anger issues."
Now that Eclipse is up and running, what about the fourth, Breaking Dawn? As much as everyone in the cast wants it to happen, it still sounds like nothing's official…yet.
"I'm signed for three," Peter Facinelli told me at the MTV Movie Awards. "I'm hoping that they make four. I mean, if New Moon does well, I think they'll make four."
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have said they want to make Breaking Dawn, too.
When asked about four, Ashley Greene said, "I can't even think that far in advance."
Or maybe she can.
"They're just going to have to make a Twilight Five," she cracked. "I will be forever known as a Twilight girl."
Greene and Kellan Lutz said they'll start shooting Eclipse in August.
Summit Entertainment has updated their site and announced the official start of production on “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (aka “Twilight 2″), though as we already know, production began a while ago in Vancouver, British Colombia. I guess Summit is just now getting around to letting us know. Anyways, in their official press release, they also release the full cast list, including a batch of new castmembers, many of them joining as part of the Italian-based vampire coven the Volturi.
Here’s the official plot of the sequel, in case you didn’t know:
In NEW MOON, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love Edward (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and she finds her loyalties tested.
All the old faces will return, including stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Also back are Ashley Greene as Alice, Peter Facinelli as Carlisle, Elizabeth Reaser as Esme, Kellan Lutz as Emmett, Nikki Reed as Rosalie, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper, Edi Gathegi as Laurent, Rachelle Lafevre as Victoria and Billy Burke as Charlie Swan.
New faces from the Volturi side include Charlie Bewley as Demetri, Jamie Campbell Bower as Caius, Daniel Cudmore as Felix, Christopher Heyerdahl as Marcus, all Volturi enforcers. Dakota Fanning plays Jane, a high ranking and powerful Volturi member and Cameron Bright is Alec, her brother. Noot Seer plays Volturi member Heidi. Michael Sheen plays Aro, the Volturi leader.
Also, Graham Greene as Harry Clearwater, Quileute tribal leader and old friend of Bella’s father Charlie. Tinsel Korey is Emily, the fiancé of Sam Uley.
Chris Weiz will direct the sequel, which is currently shooting in Vancouver, BC and Tuscany, Italy.
Meanwhile, here are some pics of star Robert Pattinson walking around “New Moon’s” Vancouver set. Geez, the movie biz is rough, man. (More pics at Spoiler-TV)
Summit Entertainment has updated their site and announced the official start of production on “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (aka “Twilight 2″), though as we already know, production began a while ago in Vancouver, British Colombia. I guess Summit is just now getting around to letting us know. Anyways, in their official press release, they also release the full cast list, including a batch of new castmembers, many of them joining as part of the Italian-based vampire coven the Volturi.
Here’s the official plot of the sequel, in case you didn’t know:
In NEW MOON, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love Edward (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and she finds her loyalties tested.
All the old faces will return, including stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Also back are Ashley Greene as Alice, Peter Facinelli as Carlisle, Elizabeth Reaser as Esme, Kellan Lutz as Emmett, Nikki Reed as Rosalie, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper, Edi Gathegi as Laurent, Rachelle Lafevre as Victoria and Billy Burke as Charlie Swan.
New faces from the Volturi side include Charlie Bewley as Demetri, Jamie Campbell Bower as Caius, Daniel Cudmore as Felix, Christopher Heyerdahl as Marcus, all Volturi enforcers. Dakota Fanning plays Jane, a high ranking and powerful Volturi member and Cameron Bright is Alec, her brother. Noot Seer plays Volturi member Heidi. Michael Sheen plays Aro, the Volturi leader.
Also, Graham Greene as Harry Clearwater, Quileute tribal leader and old friend of Bella’s father Charlie. Tinsel Korey is Emily, the fiancé of Sam Uley.
Chris Weiz will direct the sequel, which is currently shooting in Vancouver, BC and Tuscany, Italy.
Meanwhile, here are some pics of star Robert Pattinson walking around “New Moon’s” Vancouver set. Geez, the movie biz is rough, man. (More pics at Spoiler-TV)
