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Chris Weitz Officially Directing New Moon
Cinema Blend News —
... werewolf-tastic sequel to Twilight . Summit issues a press release today that announced Weitz's participation in the project, as well as some curious news about the fate of Taylor Lautner, who played Jacob in the first film. In the plot summary of New Moon , Jacob is mentioned but without Lautner's name attached, while Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson's names follow their characters in parentheses. Are they ditching Lautner just as his character actually starts to get juicy? MTV mentioned rumors that Lautner is "too small" to play Jacob once he goes all ...
Newsbites: Twilight! Noah! X-Men! Reboots!
FilmChat —
... with the third installment, Eclipse. There is also speculation that a new actor may be hired to replace Taylor Lautner, who played the latent werewolf Jacob in the first film. Pre-production is slated to begin in Vancouver next week, and if all goes according to plan, New Moon will be in theatres by November 20 -- less than a year from now. -- Entertainment Weekly (x2), Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Nikki Finke, MTV Movies Blog, VancouverFilm.net 2. Darren Aronofsky says "a ...
'New Moon' Casting News: Michael Copon, Ben Barnes Push For Roles In 'Twilight' Sequel
MTV Movies —
... of Catherine Hardwicke, this weekend began with a press release from Summit Entertainment officially appointing "New Moon" director Chris Weitz to the job. Suspicious in its omission of Taylor Lautner, the release seemed to all but confirm Twilighter whispers that Hardwicke won't be the last "Twilight" talent replaced before the sequel. ...
Who Is 'New Moon' Director Chris Weitz?
MTV Movies —
... Despite fan fears that a male director might not be able to connect with the love-struck mind-set of Bella Swan, filmmaker Chris Weitz is probably feeling quite close to his main character right now, as he enters pre-production for "New Moon." ...
'New Moon' Release Date Set: Your Next 'Twilight' Fix Arrives November 20
MTV Movies —
... With a release date and director now officially set, Twilighters' attention will now turn to casting. While principals Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are committed to return for the sequel, much mystery surrounds Taylor Lautner and whether the young actor will reprise his role as the shape-shifting teen Jacob. There are strong indications that the studio is considering ...
'Twilight' Exclusive: Taylor Lautner Talks About His Campaign To Stay On 'New Moon'
MTV Movies —
... The "Twilight" heartthrob also gave us his reaction to the studio's "New Moon" press release issued Saturday, which listed his co-stars ...
Jonas Brothers Want To Be On 'Twilight' Sequel Soundtrack
MTV Movies —
... Next month, Chris Weitz begins filming the sequel and will at some point start making his choices for a "New Moon" album. Whether the Grammy-nominated Jonas Brothers would write a "Twilight"-themed track remains unclear, but this much is certain: Before they can do much more "New Moon" campaigning, the chart-topping trio still need to actually sit down and watch "Twilight." ...
'Twilight' Actor Kellan Lutz Talks 'New Moon' Casting Rumors
MTV Movies —
... "I know [casting director] Joseph Middleton has been reading some of my friends for the werewolves' parts," Lutz told us, saying that new director Chris Weitz is determined to keep the American-Indian actors genuine this time. "[They're] really sticking to them and making sure of their ancestry, that they are real Native Americans. They asked a buddy of mine to bring in his family tree to show that he was part Navajo! It's interesting; I really think it is important to have somewhat-real Native Americans to play these roles to some degree, but it's really interesting to see the ...
'Twilight' Star Kristen Stewart Talks 'New Moon,' Future Sequels
MTV Movies —
... MTV: The fans know that the entire "Twilight" team was close and worked so well together, and the success of the film proved that. With new director Chris Weitz, do you ever have thoughts of, "Why are they putting in a new coach now?" ...
Catherine Hardwicke Won't Return To 'Twilight' Franchise
MTV Movies —
... "Chris [Weitz] is doing 'New Moon,' and although I don't know him personally, I've heard he's really excited and just diving in," she said of her successor. "He's working as hard as he can to make it great, so that's cool." ...
'New Moon' Director Chris Weitz Hasn't Seen 'Eclipse' Footage
MTV Movies —
... But Weitz said he had no such discussion with "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke. (Granted, Weitz was announced as the "New Moon" director after "Twilight" was released.) Instead, he had long conversations with author Stephenie Meyer to make sure she thought he was the right director for the job and to make sure he captured her ideas of "New Moon" correctly. ...
'New Moon' Co-Stars Were 'Rooting' For Taylor Lautner From The Start
MTV Movies —
... when press releases were being issued that conspicuously omitted the actor. "I was rooting for him [to keep his job], and he steals the show. I mean, 'New Moon' is all about Taylor, and he's phenomenal. He has such honesty, like, a raw honesty about him." ...
'New Moon' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know
MTV Movies —
... After the departure of "Twilight" helmer Catherine Hardwicke, the choice for a director was up in the air, and Chris Weitz got the call. His task? Take the story about Bella's heartbreak after Edward leaves her and she begins to develop an attachment to Jacob and fashion it into another blockbuster hit. The other question was answered when Lautner hit the gym, packed on 30 pounds of muscle and ...
