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- Release date: November 21, 2008
- Director: Chris Weitz
- Screenwriter: Melissa Rosenberg
- Based on a novel by Stephenie Meyer
- Distributor: Summit Entertainment
- Tagline: "The Forbidden Fruit Tastes the Sweetest"
- Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has a cameo in the filmUSA Today: Twilight film features an author cameo (July 30, 2008)
- DVD released on March 21, 2009MTV.com: Twilight Stars To Surprise Fans At DVD-Release Parties (March 19, 2009)
- DVD release parties were staged throughout the U.S.MTV.com: Twilight Stars To Surprise Fans At DVD-Release Parties (March 19, 2009)
- The cast appeared at several of the DVD release partiesMTV.com: Twilight Stars To Surprise Fans At DVD-Release Parties (March 19, 2009)
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Twilight is a film adaptation of the 2005 novel by author Stephenie Meyer. The movie follows a 17-year-old Bella Swan after she moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father. She settles into life in the small town and falls in love with vampire named Edward Cullen. Twilight is the first novel in the series, including New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, which chronicle the adventures and the love story of Bella and Edward.
On May 4, 2009, MTV announced Twilight was nominated for "Best Movie." Winners will be announced at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards show airing live on May 31, 2009.Official Site: 2009 MTV Movie Awards "Best Movie"
Cast Information
- Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan
- Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen
- Billy Burke as Charlie Swan
- Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle Cullen
- Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen
- Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale
- Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen
- Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale
- Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen
- Cam Gigandet as James
- Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria
- Edi Gathegi as Laurent
- Anna Kendrick as Jessica Stanley
- Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black
Box Office Status
Twilight's opening weekend was a huge success. The movie drew in the crowds and topped $70.55 million at the box office. The movie is estimated to make double the original budget in just the first three days.MTV Movies: 'Twilight' Takes A Big Bite Out Of The Box Office With Record-Breaking Opening Weekend (November 23, 2008)Filipino Spinoff
A Filipino television version of Twilight, called takipsilim, will begin filming in February 2009, in Baguio, Tagaytay, Bukidnon. The TV version will be directed by Cathy Garcia Molina and will star Rayver Cruz, as Edward Cullen, and Shaina Magdayao, as Isabella Swan.PerezHilton.com: Filipino Version Of Twilight To Begin Production Soon (December 23, 2008)
Other potential castmates include:- Valeen Montenegro as Alice Cullen
- Gabby Concepcion as Dr. Carlisle Cullen
- Luis Manzano as Emmett Cullen
- Al Tantay as Charlie Swan
- Yayo Aguila as Renee Dwyer
- Fred Payawan as Jacob Black
- Carlos Agassi as James
- Chin Chin Gutierrez as Esme Cullen
- Karylle as Rosalie Hale
- Joross Gamboa as Jasper Hale
- Jessy Mendiola as Jessica Stanley
- Empress Schuck as Angela Weber
- Brad Murdoch as Laurent
- Nikki Bacolod as Victoria
- Aaron Villaflor as Mike Newton
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Twilight Movie Questions
Where did they come up with the name Twilight, and why did they come up with that name for the movie and books. why does it involve vampires 3 Answerstwilight is the drop and rise of the sun.... so twilight when vamps are safe to go out and the next twilight when the sun comes up is time to hide read more
Why do people (including my girlfriend) love Twilight and hope that the second will be better(for the sane) or as good as(for the lost) the 1 AnswerThey probably want to see something there, a vampire and his human girlfriend... unyielding lovers. Probably a girls fantasy come to life in a movie... Girls ... read more
Which blockbuster movie of today is your most favorite..Transformer, Twilight or Harry Potter? 2 AnswersHarry Potter - best plots, and the characters struggle with more complex and interesting issues. read more
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[...] think. I have to admit I was never into the whole Twilight thing, and I haven't read the book, but now I have seen the first movie and AM interested in seeing where the 2nd movie goes with the story. I've heard the 2nd book is the best, [...]B76 | http://shiatalk.wordpress.com/ Original | Permalink (November 20, 2009 08:10 PM) -
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The next time she brings up Twilight and how it's so great and you should be [...] anyway. Alternately, you could make a compromise: you read/watch Twilight, but then she reads/watches some series or movie you like that she has expressed disinterest in before.bluefireglow | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (November 20, 2009 08:07 PM) -
Box-office preview: Can ‘New Moon’ cross $100 million?
[...] scared the crap out of me. Do you honestly watch Twilight ONCE A WEEK? Aren't you tired of it? Do you bother watching other movies? I mean my favorite movie is Casablanca (an old movie, but a good movie) and while I pull it out a couple of times a year [...]diane | http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/ Original | Permalink (November 20, 2009 08:05 PM) -
Discussion Topic: What did you think of New Moon?
[...] book so if you've read the book the movie brings it to life! Did it meet or [...] ! Did you love it more or less than Twilight? Loooooved it MORE Who was your favorite? [...] that body that hot and steamy... makes the movie worth watching over and over and OVER... [...]fantaznz | http://team-twilight.com/ Original | Permalink (November 20, 2009 07:56 PM) -
Discussion Topic: What did you think of New Moon?
[...] book so if you've read the book the movie brings it to life! Did it meet or [...] ! Did you love it more or less than Twilight? Loooooved it MORE Who was your favorite? [...] that body that hot and steamy... makes the movie worth watching over and over and OVER... [...]fantaznz | http://team-twilight.com/ Original | Permalink (November 20, 2009 07:56 PM)
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