"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" *BD Press Conference Interview*

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With New Moon currently doing well in the box office teaser posters for the third film, Eclipse, are already appearing in movie theaters.

The release date the poster reveals is June 30, 2010.

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Twilight Saga: Eclipse will go IMAX in 2010
Published on Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009
By Daniel Fienberg


Summit Entertainment and IMAX announced on Wednesday (Dec. 9) that "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" will premiere on IMAX screens on the same day as its regular theatrical premiere, June 30, 2010.


"Twilight moviegoers will have a whole new way to experience this next installment of the series, with the enhanced image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience putting them IN the movie," exlains Richie Fay, Summit Entertainment's President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution, in the statement.

"The IMAX release puts us on the event film calendar for 2010, and we're very excited to work with IMAX to bring a new kind of film to the IMAX theatre network."



Although it wasn't filmed with IMAX in mind, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," directed by David Slade ("Hard Candy"), will be remastered for The IMAX Experience with the company's IMAX DMR technology.

"We're very excited to work with our new partners at Summit Entertainment to transport the very loyal and enthusiastic Twilight fans into the world of the Volturi via The IMAX Experience," states Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment.

"With our growing theatre network, we're poised to take advantage of the rapidly growing fan-base devoted to this dynamic, cutting edge series."



Currently in wide release, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has shattered several box office records and has already taken in more than $256 million domestically and over $500 million worldwide.

http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2009-12-9-twilight-saga-eclipse-will-go-imax-in-2010

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Bryce Dallas Howard on David Slade's Eclipse
Source: Shock Till You Drop, Perri Nemiroff
December 10, 2009

Contributing writer Perri Nemiroff had the opportunity to speak with The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond star Bryce Dallas Howard on behalf of our brother site ComingSoon.net today.

So, we had her press the actress for some details on Eclipse, the third chapter in the Twilight saga that is directed by a familiar face in the horror scene: David Slade (yes, pretty much the only reason we're keeping our eye on he film).

Howard's involvement in the threequel came as a surprise to fans of the series when it was announced she was slipping into the role of Victoria, a role previously essayed by Rachelle Lefevre. Here's what she had to say...



You take over the role of Victoria in the next Twilight movie, Eclipse. Will you be involved after the completion of that film?

Howard: I don't want to give anything away, but there's...Victoria has a lifespan is what I'll say.




What was your experience joining this cast that had already been together for two films?

Howard: I was really struck by what an incredible group of young people are in that franchise. Their friendships are so genuine and they really ground each other and there is a lot going on around them, you know, there’s a lot of attention and a lot of scrutiny, but I’m truly moved by how solid they’ve remained and their values and their belief systems and their caring of one another throughout all of that and I think that with – you hope for that within a franchise.

Part of the reason to come back together is to continue to tell a story but also to come back together because everyone genuinely enjoys working with one another.

It was a really really really positive experience for that reason, other than, you know, set aside the fact that just I read the books and loved the books from the very beginning and these characters are extraordinary.

It's such an absorbing story that I just felt very lucky that given the unfortunate circumstances surrounding it that I was just, you know, invited in. I hope that Eclipse continues this trend of being really reverent of what Stephanie created with the books.




What advice would you have for an actor playing a role originated by another actor? There has been major backlash in your situation and most feel you've handled the situation very well.

Howard: Well, we'll see. Jury's still out in terms of the work because Rachelle [Lefevre] really created an incredible character and is exquisite and I feel like the uproar that occurred was really appropriate because part of the joy of seeing a franchise is seeing – it’s almost like a television series, seeing the actors grow with the franchise.

Her unavailability was really really really really unfortunate. So, I would just say, advice? Gosh, I mean, just to do your best and be like uber respectful, uber respectful because, you know, she won that role for a reason and I hope to honor everything that she created.


The Twilight Saga: Eclipse opens in theaters on June 30, 2010.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=13207

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Source - Summit Entertainment

Below is the first screenshot of David Slade's The Twilight Saga: Eclipse featuring Edward and Bella (Stewart and Pattinson).

Eclipse is due for release on 6/30/10.


Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge.

In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf.

With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

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Howard Shore Scoring David Slade's Eclipse
Source: Movie Score
January 25, 2010


Movie Score Magazine reports that renowned composer Howard Shore is on board to create the original soundtrack score for David Slade's upcoming Eclipse, the third movie in The Twilight Saga.

While most famous for creating the Tolkien score to all three of Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings films, he's also worked extensively on the majority of David Cronenberg's movies, as well as on other horror/thrillers such as The Silence Of The Lambs, The Cell and Se7en.


Carter Burwell scored the first Twilight film in 2008 and Alexandre Desplat wrote the music for the second, New Moon.

According to the publication, Shore has begun work, spotting the new movie, this week.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=13801

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Trailer Debut March 11, Teaser HERE in a Few Hours
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By: MrDisgusting


Summit Entertainment will debut the trailer for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse this Thursday, March 11 at 6:00 AM PST/9:00 AM EST via satellite to media (I'm assuming this means a massive launch to everyone?).

Prior to this, on Wednesday, March 10 a 10-second teaser of that trailer will be available at 6:00 AM PST/9:00 AM EST.
The 10 second teaser - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k33DEEI-15c


Obviously, the full trailer can also be seen in theaters in front of Remember Me, which also stars Robert Pattinson. The only reason I personally want to view the footage is to see what director David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard Candy) was able to conjure up. Thoughts?



Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner reprise their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. The film is directed by David Slade, based on the novel "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer, with a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg. U.S. release via Summit Entertainment, June 30, 2010.


To date, THE TWILIGHT SAGA has grossed over a billion dollars worldwide.

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/19410

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Full Trailer for David Slade's Twilight: Eclipse
Source: Shock Till You Drop
March 11, 2010


Summit Entertainment has unveiled the full trailer for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the third entry in the popular teen vampire/werewolf franchise culled from the pages of Stephenie Meyer's books.


This time, 30 Days of Night and Hard Candy's David Slade is in the director's chair with Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene and others returning, although, Bryce Dallas Howard (Terminator: Salvation) is a newcomer to the series.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=14435

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The New Poster for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Source: Summit Entertainment
March 23, 2010


Summit Entertainment has released this new poster for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, hitting conventional theaters and IMAX on June 30.

Directed by David Slade from a Melissa Rosenberg script, the adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's book stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone and Dakota Fanning.



In "Eclipse," Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge.

In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf.

With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=14578

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Vamps on the Prowl in Eclipse Pic
Source: Summit Entertainment
March 31, 2010


The vampire Cullen family looking bewildered is one of three new images Summit has released from The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

This next entry in the teen-based vampire/werewolf franchise is directed by David Slade who's credits include 30 Days of Night and Hard Candy.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=14711

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Army of Vamps Wage War in Eclipse Trailer
Source: Shock Till You Drop
April 23, 2010


David Slade has been here before. And now I see why the 30 Days of Night helmer was offered the director's seat on The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

Below is the latest trailer which demonstrates some of the vampire carnage this third film in the franchise promises. You've got an army of bloodsuckers. Werewolves eager to tear sh*t up.

Looks more action-packed than the previous entries.
The film opens June 30.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=14959

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Decisions Are to Be Made in First The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Clip
Thursday, May 13, 2010
By: MrDisgusting


Summit Entertainment has begun rolling out the clips for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the third of four adaptations arriving in theaters June 30.


The clip features the Volturi, an organized coven of vampires whom enforce the laws of the vampire world, as they decide what to do with a situation before them.

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/20202

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Jimmy Kimmel Brings Together Twilight Stars for Primetime Eclipse Preview Special
by Gary Susman
posted May 14th 2010


Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show may air past the bedtime of many Twilight fans. So might his 10PM special on June 23.

Nonetheless, Twihards will be tuning in en masse for Kimmel's primetime preview special promising advance footage from The Twilight Saga: Eclipse a week before it opens, as well as a rare joint live appearance by the movie's three stars.




According to ABC's announcement of the special (which bears the unwieldy title "Jimmy Kimmel Live: The Twilight Saga: Total Eclipse of the Heart"), the June 23 show will mark the only primetime appearance together by Eclipse stars Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, and Robert Pattinson.

Also visiting Kimmel will be their co-stars Dakota Fanning, Bryce Dallas Howard, Xavier Samuel, and other "surprise guests," ABC says. The comedian will also unspool what ABC says is exclusive sneak footage from the movie, which opens June 30.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/05/14/jimmy-kimmel-twilight-eclipse-preview-special/

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Eclipse IMAX Posters
May 22, 2010


Here's a bunch of IMAX posters for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse coming at you June 30.

http://www.shockya.com/news/2010/05/22/eclipse-imax-poster-featuring-the-cullens/

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Press Conference: Interviews with the Cast & Crew of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Monday, June 14, 2010
By: Chris Eggertsen


You knew it was coming.

Love the Twilight series or hate it, the third film in the series, Eclipse, will be unleashed with a resounding boom on June 30th, just over seven months after the release of $700 million global hit New Moon.

Whether Eclipse can reach the same box-office heights remains to be seen, although horror fans specifically may find this installment rather more appealing considering it was directed by David Slade, the man who helmed a decidedly more hard-edged take on the vampire myth with 30 Days of Night back in 2007.

At the very least it bodes well for the film's visual style, taking into account the flair Slade brought to both Night and his debut film, twisted "molestation thriller" Hard Candy.









Showing up at the press conference in his signature black duds, the pale, smooth-scalped Englishman spoke softly and thoughtfully as he described how he brought his own unique, dark-hued style to the production, particularly as it related to the character of Edward Cullen, played by teen heartthrob and fellow Brit Robert Pattinson.


"I really wanted to make sure his character was dangerous," said the director.

"I really wanted to bring out the carnivore in him, because he has to get his character arc from someone who's just relieved to have his reason for existing back, to killing and decapitating with his teeth…and I think that was the big thing, it was a case of trying to look at every scene with that in mind.

That underlying this is this danger. Underlying everything is this danger. And it's a different way of looking at the character completely."




"I guess he was really fighting not to make Edward so…solemn, I guess," said Pattinson, looking less "gloomy Brit" than "California dreamboat" in plaid yellow shirt and sun-kissed complexion.

"Just to sort of speed things up, which is a massive deal because Edward's always in my eyes been sort of calculated and everything is so not rash, any of his decisions. And David wanted to speed up the whole thing."












For those who felt New Moon was a total slog (myself included), this description may come as welcome news.

While the Jacob-Bella-Edward love triangle remains the axis the entire rest of the film spins around, Eclipse indeed boasts more action sequences per pound than the second movie, including a third act battle Royale involving a mess of werewolves and vampires.

The sheer number of the bloodsuckers has also increased, what with red-haired hellraiser Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard, taking over the role from Rachelle Lefevre) creating a "Newborn army" of vampires (led by just-bitten neophyte Riley, aka yummy Aussie import and Loved Ones star Xavier Samuel) to hunt down and murder Bella in revenge for Edward's killing of her vampire lover James in the first movie.



"I think there's an epic scale to this movie, to this chapter of the saga, that is probably unique and distinct to 'Eclipse'," said Howard, a statuesque, gorgeous redhead with a down-to-earth vibe belying her Hollywood upbringing as the daughter of famous father Ron Howard.

"The story does culminate in this massive battle sequence at the end. I mean, there's multiple threats, like the strike between the wolf clan and the Cullens and then the Volturi, and then Victoria is after Bella, Riley is after Bella, and the Cullens and whatnot…

so it definitely became kind of like an epic action film in many ways."




"If you like the first and second movies, then you are definitely gonna like this movie," said beefcake-y "sexpot" Taylor Lautner - who to my eyes resembles a baby-faced 12-year-old on anabolic steroids - when it came his turn at the podium.

"And if you haven't seen the first or second movies you're still gonna like it. It basically takes everything – the romance, the action, the suspense, the danger – everything in the first two movies, and times that by five in this one.

It's by far my favorite movie. It's exciting, it's very dangerous. We're at war the entire time."











Perhaps realizing the painful inertia of the Chris Weitz-directed second installment, screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg for her part described how she was able to keep Eclipse a more evenly paced affair, especially considering that in the book the majority of the action takes place in the final act.

Part of this was done by dramatizing the background stories of specific members of the Cullen clan, including Rosalie as a '30s society girl taking revenge on her murderous lover and Jasper as a Civil War-era soldier set upon by a group of hungry succubae.



"They were great fun to do; to me, 'Eclipse' had the great backstories, which again would make fantastic stories…on their own," said Slade about filming these sequences.

"The sad part was how little we could show…it was just impractical, we just couldn't do it…but it was great to do a western, a '30s period piece, a 1600s historical piece and a contemporary film at once."











Another difference between this film and the previous two installments is the sly sense of humor running through, an acknowledgement of the series' more eye-rollingly over-the-top elements.

For nearly every scene with a shirtless Jacob, there's an accompanying quip to draw out the absurdity of his buffed and tanned bod reclining in affected rebel posture in the midst of the grey Washington landscape.


According to Rosenberg, this more knowing tone was something she'd brought to the script of the first Twilight film before other forces ended up coming into play.

"It's interesting, when I first did the first movie I actually wrote it before it was cast and writing in a vacuum, and it actually had a lot of humor in it," she intoned in her Geena Davis sound-alike voice.

"And then we realized as we got our actors that it just wasn't appropriate."











Producer Wyck Godfrey, who Rosenberg credited with one of the movie's more memorable comedic lines, also acknowledged the heightened sense of fun in this installment.


"There's also a comfort level that people have with each other," he said from behind a pair of insanely large black-rimmed glasses.

"When you first meet someone sometimes you're less able to go to the comedic place than you are once you've known each other for awhile. And I feel like as an audience member you wanna experience the progression of the characters as well as you the audience and appreciate when they are starting to be easier with each other and more casual in the face of heightened drama, which Eclipse certainly has."











Of course, it wouldn't be Twilight without the love triangle, and Slade certainly doesn't shy away from the more romantic elements that are the franchise's reason for being.

His penchant for close-up shots in particular is quite prevalent throughout the film, in order to give a heightened sense of the passion and enchantment that exists between Bella and Edward.


Said Godfrey: "In the romantic scenes it creates an incredible sense of intimacy. You really feel like there's just these two people in that world, and I think that was really effective in the movie."











Kristen Stewart, as frustratingly dodgy and prone to switching gears in the middle of a sentence as ever, did manage to make a semi-coherent observation regarding Eclipse's culmination of the love-struck melodrama between the three leads.

"Yeah, there's definitely a conflict…Bella is pushed to the point where the decision whether to choose Edward or Jacob needs to be made in this one…and she makes the choice."

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/20562