New Moon open casting calls
by Leandra on February 4, 2009
in Cast & Characters
Acting Auditions has a n article on open casting calls for Native American Teens in Phoenix. Go here for the information.
Twilight Director’s Notebook
by Leandra on February 4, 2009
in Books, Cast & Characters, Movie, Stephenie Meyer
Stephenie Meyer posted on her site today information on the new book “Twilight: Director’s Notebook” written by Catherine Hardwicke. It will be released March 17th.
Below is the press release on the book she posted on her site:
February 4, 2009 (New York, NY) — Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, a division of Hachette Book Group, will release Catherine Hardwicke’s Twilight: Director’s Notebook as a one-day laydown on March 17, 2009, it was announced today by Megan Tingley, the division’s Senior Vice President and Publisher. This intimate look at the making of Summit Entertainment’s film follows visionary director Hardwicke through the creative process. Designed to replicate the director’s own personal notebook that she kept on set, readers will discover the inside secrets on casting, location scouting and wardrobe to storyboard sketches, behind-the-scenes photographs, personal notes about Catherine’s favorite scenes and much more. This one-of-a-kind experience for all Twilight fans will be released in hardcover for $17.99 with an announced first printing of 500,000 copies.
“With this book, I tried to show fans and future directors some of the process that the crew and I went through filming Twilight,” said Hardwicke. “My challenge was to translate Stephenie’s powerful book and make you feel what she makes you feel when you read her works.”
The movie version of Twilight has grossed over $340 million worldwide since its release on November 21, 2008. The movie debuted at #1 at the box office with $70 million, making it the highest debut for a female director. Twilight: Director’s Notebook is being released just in time for the March 21st multi-million copy release of Twilight on DVD.
In three years, Stephenie Meyer has become a worldwide publishing phenomenon. The Twilight Saga’s translation rights have been sold in 39 countries and over 42 million copies have been sold worldwide. The last book in the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn, sold 1.3 million copies in its first day on-sale, breaking publisher records.
Catherine Hardwicke trained as an architect at the University of Texas, and started in film as a production designer. She designed over 20 films, including Tombstone, Tank Girl, Three Kings, and Vanilla Sky. Hardwicke’s debut as a feature film co-writer and director was the Sundance award winning Thirteen. Made for under $2 million dollars, it garnered an Academy Award-nomination for Holly Hunter. She has since directed Lords of Dogtown, The Nativity Story, and most recently, Twilight.
Go here to read an article about the book at EW.
Here is a small excerpt at USA Today on the book too.
MTV has has an article on the book here.
More My Park Magazine articles on Robert
by Leandra on February 4, 2009
in Cast & Characters
The My Park Magazine site is having some issues so if you can’t get connected try again later. It is running very slow.
Click on the article titles below to read. They are all short articles.
Robert Pattinson’s cheesy love
Robert Pattinson loved being with Kristen Stewart
Robert Pattinson bigs up Emma Watson
Little Ashes changed Robert Pattinson’s life
Robert Pattinson’s inner passion
Robert Pattinson’s moral stand
Robert Pattinson is desperate for love
Kristen takes her dog to the vet
by Leandra on February 4, 2009
in Cast & Characters
Click on the links below to see articles and pictures of Kristen Stewart picking up one of dogs from the vet.
Media BLVD interview with Solomon Trimble
by Leandra on February 4, 2009
in Cast & Characters, Interviews
Media BLVD has an interview with Solomon Trimble. Solomon plays Sam Uley in “Twilight”. Read the interview here.
Twilight Themed Valentines Day Party
Celebrations has an article on a Twilight Themed Valentines Day Party. They have tips on recipes, decorations, activites and more. Read the article here.
Here is a recipe the article listed I think I will try:
Twilight Black & White Cookies
Are you on the dark side or the light? Why choose. Have the best of both with this out of this world cookie.
Ingredients
* 1.25 Cup all purpose flour
* .5 Teaspoon baking soda
* .5 Teaspoon salt
* 1/3 Cup buttermilk
* 1/3 Cup butter
* 1/2 Cup sugar
* 1 Whole egg
* 1.5 Cup(s) confectioners sugar
* 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
* 2 Teaspoon lemon juice
* 1.5 Tablespoon water
* 1/4 Cup cocoa powder
Steps
* Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Stir together buttermilk and vanilla in a cup.
* Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes, then add egg, beating until combined well.
* Mix in flour mixture and buttermilk mixture alternately in batches at low speed (scraping down side of bowl occasionally), beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until smooth.
* Spoon 1/4 cups of batter about 2 inches apart onto a buttered large baking sheet. Bake in middle of oven until tops are puffed and pale golden, and cookies spring back when touched, 15 to 17 minutes.
* Transfer with a metal spatula to a rack and chill (to cool quickly), about 5 minutes.
* Make icings while cookies chill: Stir together confectioners sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until smooth.
* Transfer half of icing to another bowl and stir in cocoa, adding more water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to thin to same consistency as white icing.
* Ice cookies: Turn cookies flat sides up, then spread white icing over half of each and chocolate over other half.
USA article with Stephen King talking about Stephenie Meyer
by Leandra on February 4, 2009
in Interviews
USA has an interview with Stephen King talking about various authors. He talks about Stephenie Meyer. He doesn’t say all nice things about her. Read the article here.
Summit and Lionsgate unlikely to merge
EW has an article saying Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment merge is unlikely. Read the article here.
Articles on Robert Pattinson
by Leandra on February 4, 2009
in Cast & Characters, Interviews
Below are some articles on Robert Pattinson from several sources. Just click on the article name to read it.
Robert Pattinson: ‘I’m Terrible With Chat-Up Lines’ at ShowBiz Spy
Robert Pattinson: ‘Kristen Stewart Is Amazing’ at Entertainment Wise
Robert Pattinson Blasts Money-Obsessed Hollywood at ShowBiz Spy
Robert Pattinson Ruffles Feathers With Ohio Role – Report at Show Biz Spy
Obsessed Fan Threatens To Commit Suicide Over Robert Pattinson at Entertainment Wise
Variety article on “New Moon”
Variety has an article on filming “New Moon” in Italy in May. Read the article here.