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• Chris Weitz Not Sure About Returning to The Twilight Saga for Breaking Dawn

  March 6th, 2010 by Amy

  With the DVD and Blu-ray release of The Twilight Saga: New Moon just a few short weeks away (at 12:01 AM on March 20th to be exact), its director, Chris Weitz, has been making the interview rounds, and today came word that as far the Breaking Dawn installment is concerned, he thinks someone else should probably take the job.

  In a chat with MTV, Weitz also commented on both the possibility of Breaking Dawn being in 3D and whether it should be one film or two.

  “I think that 3D is great so long as it’s not used in a gimmicky fashion, and it can supply extraordinary depth to the visual experience,” Weitz told MTV News. He further stated, “I think that it makes sense for it to be split into two parts because it’s quite a dense book with a lot going on.”

  Now back to whether or not he’s the best man for the job should Summit offer it to him. “I think I’m on record saying I have a two-and-a-half-year-old son, and each one of these movies — especially because it’d be such a long shoot as ‘Breaking Dawn’ — it kind of brings me to the edge of my physical and mental endurance. And I just don’t believe I have it in me.”

  He did hedge his bets a little with an “of course I’m interested” just in case, but it looks like the fans clamoring for his return for the conclusion of the series had best start looking elsewhere.

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• Is ‘Breaking Dawn’ in 3D a good idea?

  February 16th, 2010 by Amy

  As Summit Entertainment continues to decide whether to turn Breaking Dawn, the fourth and final book in the Twilight saga, into two films, there is another question on the table as well: To 3D or not to 3D? But instead of just sitting back and waiting for a decision, we decided a PopWatch poll was in order to let execs (and Stephenie Meyer) know how YOU feel about a 3D treatment for the final films. Before we take it to a vote, let’s look at the pros and cons. SPOILER ALERT!

  Pro: For the studio, there’s the extra fee on the ticket, which is guaranteed to be a hot one for Twihards regardless of its decision. Also, the still rare 3D experience could lure in moviegoers who are on the fence.
  Con: For the person who sees the Twilight films purely to keep current on pop culture, having to pay more will heighten any resentment he or she may feel if disappointed.

  Pro: Fast-moving vampires and werewolves should look awesome in 3D. So should Bella and Edward getting busy…
  Con: Shockingly, some Twilight fans don’t want to feel like they’re in the room (or water) for those intimate moments.

  Pro: The visuals in the Twilight films have, frankly, always been stronger than the script. So let’s eye-candy it out.
  Con: Some fans would prefer the focus be on story.

  What do you think?

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• Breaking Dawn: Confusion continues over fourth and fifth movies

  February 15th, 2010 by Amy

  TWILIGHT producers have denied that a decision has been made to split the fourth movie.

  Based on the final book in the Twilight series, “Breaking Dawn” was rumoured to be split into two films but without the cast signing on for another instalment.

  Now it’s looking increasingly unlikely.

  According to The Hollywood Reporter Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson haven’t started talks about starring in a fifth movie which, some say, would even be filmed in 3D.

  The stars are locked in for a fourth movie to be filmed this autumn, but if Summit wants to extend the production schedule on Breaking Dawn and split it in two, the studio will have to renegotiate their contracts.

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• Breaking Dawn: Two Films Look Likely

  February 12th, 2010 by Rachel

  

  “The Twilight Saga’s Breaking Dawn”: 3-D or not 3-D, that is the question.

  But first, let’s get to the issue of whether or not we’ll get two “Breaking Dawn” films. Deadline Hollywood claims that we will indeed get a fourth and fifth movie out of the last installment of the popular franchise.

  Both parts of “Breaking Dawn,” based on Stephenie Meyer’s hefty fourth volume in the “Twilight” vampire romance series, will reportedly shoot back-to-back beginning in mid-October, and producers are searching for “high end” directors.

  Summit Entertainment has not confirmed this game plan yet, but we wouldn’t be surprised if we read “TOLDJA!” soon, supporting Deadline’s report.

  When we polled Zap2it readers in January, a good chunk of you, approximately 44 percent since last we checked, were down with having “Breaking Dawn” broken in two.

  Fans don’t seem to be as supportive of the latest “Breaking Dawn” production decision the studio is mulling over: Shooting in 3-D, says THR’s Risky Business.

  “Avatar” has seen massive success with its addition of the third dimension, and other films that have already shot are now converting their footage to 3-D. Could “Breaking Dawn” be far behind? Once again, Meyer might have something to say about it.

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• ‘Twilight’ producer: ‘Breaking Dawn’ could begin shooting this fall

  January 18th, 2010 by Amy

  It’s been one of the biggest questions surrounding Summit Entertainment’s uber-successful “Twilight” franchise (apart, of course, from whether stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson really are a couple off-screen) — just how the producers are going to manage to pull off a big-screen adaptation of “Breaking Dawn.” The fourth book in Stephenie Meyer’s juggernaut of a young adult fiction series about the epic love affair between high school student Bella Swan and her good-guy vampire beau Edward Cullen has plenty of heft, clocking in at upward of 750 pages, but it also has the distinction of being the most controversial entry in the saga.

  When it was released in August 2008, fan reaction was intense and divided with some “Twi-hards” expressing confusion and dismay over a plot that involved *SPOILER ALERT* a recently graduated 19-year-old Bella giving birth to a half-human/half-vamp daughter named Renesmee, who grows much faster than the average mortal child and who possesses a unique way of communicating with those around her, clearly inherited from Dad’s side of the family.

  Wyck Godfrey, the producer of all the films in the “Twilight” saga, admits that the creative team still doesn’t know how they’ll handle the character in the “Breaking Dawn” movie, but said that the plan is absolutely for the production to go forward — as either one or two installments — with an eye toward beginning to shoot in Vancouver this fall. All three stars are signed for “Breaking Dawn,” he said, meaning that Stewart and Pattinson will be dealing with the joys and woes of interspecies parenting and newly minted heartthrob Taylor Lautner will return as often-shirtless shape-shifter Jacob Black.
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• Big Questions Surround the Final ‘Twilight’ Film

  December 4th, 2009 by Amy

  Independent film studio Summit Entertainment has got quite a gem on their hands, and its name is the “Twilight” series.

  The first movie quickly became a blockbuster box-office hit in 2008 despite early concerns that the book series’ rabid fan following wouldn’t translate to ticket sales. The second, “New Moon,” has grossed over $481 million worldwide since its premiere on November 20. The third installment of the franchise, “Eclipse,” wrapped up shooting back in October and is slated to release June 2010.

  With the enormous success of the franchise so far, Summit is already working to adapt Stephenie Meyer’s fourth and final book in the series, “Breaking Dawn,” into a movie. Currently, the studio is deciding whether or not it’s best to split the 754-page book into two pictures, along the same lines as “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”

  According to Variety, a two-parter is the path Summit is pursuing for “Breaking Dawn,” with hopes that “New Moon” director Chris Weitz will return to helm both pictures. If the two-film route does come to fruition, Summit would have to negotiate new deals with the main cast — Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner — since they are only under contract for four features.
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• Will Chris Weitz Direct Breaking Dawn?

  November 12th, 2009 by Fuchsia

  Robert Pattinson would like to see Gus Van Sant handed the keys to the “Twilight” franchise for “Breaking Dawn,” the yet-unannounced adaptation of the final book in Stephenie Meyer’s vampire series. Co-star Jamie Campbell Bower favors the talents of Tim Burton for the gig.

  “New Moon” director Chris Weitz has also hinted he might plop back into the director’s chair for “Breaking Dawn,” and while all this talk is pure speculation at this point, we do know that the “New Moon” cast remains wildly supportive of Weitz.

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  “I really, really like Chris,” Pattinson said in an interview provided by “Twilight” studio Summit Entertainment. “He’s very calm and he’s very, very focused. You never feel pressure, but the ball’s always rolling. Nothing ever feels held up. It’s been a real pleasure working with him.”

  “Chris is amazing,” Taylor Lautner seconded. “Flawless. He’s so relaxed, and he really cares about our opinions, and he truly cares about this project. He cares about the books, he cares about the series. So I think the fans are going to be very excited and happy with the outcome Chris brings, because I know the whole cast is excited to be working with him.”

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• Melissa Rosenberg to Pen ‘Breaking Dawn’ & Summit Still Might Make It A Two-Parter

  September 25th, 2009 by Amy

  Twilight screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg will definitely be finishing what she started when it comes to adapting the fourth and final book of the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn. Deep Twi tells us that, although it won’t officially be confirmed for a while, Melissa is tapped to finish out the films.

  Marc Malkin chatted with Melissa last week, and while she was playing very coy about BD plans (as well as Robsten), using the whole “everything is still up in the air” line, our well-placed source dishes that it’s a done deal.

  Like we assured all Twi-fans last month, the entire crew—Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, etc.—will also be back to grace the big screen for the fourth time, too.

  So any director updates? And how exactly will the final movie be made?

  “There are no formal plans yet,” Deep Twi tells us.

  Uh, well, want to know why that is? We’ve heard a bit of incredibly juicy info…

  Execs over at Summit are going back to the idea of splitting BD into two films.

  Remember, last time we checked in with Deep Twi it was looking like Dawn would only be one movie, but recently everyone internally has been referring to it as “the Breaking Dawn films.” That’s right, you didn’t imagine the plural ending there.

  Still, nothing has been decided yet. Most likely what’s happening is Rob ‘n’ crew agreed to a fourth…not fifth. Once the cast determines if they are up for five, then Melissa can plan accordingly about how to pen out this fourth flick.

  We’re totally up in the air about what to think here. We kind of wanted to release the cast into the acting wild. No need to drag out this Twilight stuff, especially since they are doing it so quickly, ’cause things get old real fast in Hollywood.

  But after hearing that Rosenberg is definitely doing the fourth film we are all about a fifth…but only if someone else writes that one.

  The final book in the Twilight series is definitely the craziest—it’s a departure from the previous three, for sure. Hell, Robsten finally do it, ya know? We’re not sure if Melissa is up for this edgy script-writing. Breaking Dawn needs someone like Diablo Cody to stir things up, and while we’re at it, why not have Taylor Lautner direct the fifth one! After all, that is what he wants to do.

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• Breaking Dawn to be Two Movies?

  August 24th, 2009 by Fuchsia

  Source Access Hollywood

  BooBoo Stewart who will play Seth Clearwater has reported that he has signed on for 3 films in the Twilight series, and has heard that three more movies will be made after New Moon. This means that either another story will be made into a movie, or they could take the Harry Potter route and break the final book into two films. Considering the length of Breaking Dawn, I don’t think many Twilight fans would object to another installment to flesh out those important parts of the story!

• Breaking Dawn WILL be a Movie!

  August 20th, 2009 by Rachel

  Breaking Dawn will be made into a movie!

  While there’s been no official announcement that all systems are go for a fourth Twilight flick, a rep for Summit Entertainment promises that Eclipse will not be the last we see of Robert Pattinson & company…

  “The fans should rest assured the we’re working with Stephenie Meyer to bring Breaking Dawn to the big screen,” the rep said. “As in all creative processes, things take time. We want to make sure we get it right.”

  And as Twilight fans know, that probably means softening the more hard-core aspects of Breaking Dawn.

  “Our fans are in the PG age range, and I don’t feel a big necessity to see violence and to see gore,” Twilight/New Moon/Eclipse screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg told us in late April.

  Gore or not, Kristen Stewart probably said it best when we chatted with her in March.

  “We all really hope there is going to be a number four,” she said at the time. “I’m pretty confident that the fans aren’t going to…lose interest. The only case that a fourth one wouldn’t be made is if all of a sudden people stopped caring, and I really don’t think that’s going to happen.”

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