• 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"

  
  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

• Fast Facts

  1. Release date: November 21, 2008
  2. Director: Chris Weitz
  3. Screenwriter: Melissa Rosenberg
  4. Based on a novel by Stephenie Meyer
  5. Distributor: Summit Entertainment
  6. Tagline: "The Forbidden Fruit Tastes the Sweetest"
  7. Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has a cameo in the filmUSA Today: Twilight film features an author cameo (July 30, 2008)
  8. DVD released on March 21, 2009MTV.com: Twilight Stars To Surprise Fans At DVD-Release Parties (March 19, 2009)
  9. DVD release parties were staged throughout the U.S.MTV.com: Twilight Stars To Surprise Fans At DVD-Release Parties (March 19, 2009)
  10. The cast appeared at several of the DVD release partiesMTV.com: Twilight Stars To Surprise Fans At DVD-Release Parties (March 19, 2009)

• 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

• Advance Ticket Sales

  • Two weeks prior to its November 2st theatrical debut, Twilight tickets were already selling out. According to Fandango, a popular online ticket broker, nearly 100 November 21st showings across the country, from Sacramento, California to Gainesville, Florida, have been sold out.CineBlend: Twilight Showings Already Sold Out (November 6, 2008)

• 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)

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