Director Catherine Hardwicke Plans to Finish 'New Moon' by End of 2009
aceshowbiz.com 12/2/2008 — 'Twilight' helmer, Catherine Hardwicke, speaks out about where her position on 'New Moon' and how far along the sequel project has been developed.

‘Twilight’ Director Catherine Hardwicke Will NOT Direct ‘New Moon’
moviesblog.mtv.com 12/8/2008 — It looks like “New Moon” will indeed live up to its title, bringing in some fresh blood behind the camera. Nikki Finke over at Deadline Hollywood earlier today reported and all parties have now confirmed that Catherine Hardwicke will NOT ...

For Catherine Hardwicke, there is no NEW MOON...
aintitcool.com 12/8/2008 — Hey folks, Harry here... with TWILIGHT at around $138 million on an investment of $37 million - you might think that Catherine Hardwicke's directorial position on this franchise was secure. However, while the hardcore fanbase loves or intensely likes ...

Schedule Conflict Leads to Catherine Hardwicke Not Helming 'New Moon'
aceshowbiz.com 12/9/2008 — 'Twilight' director Catherine Hardwicke and Summit Entertainment have come up with the announcement that Hardwicke won't return to the sequel film, 'New Moon'.

Catherine Hardwicke: After Twilight
shocktillyoudrop.com 12/5/2008 — Although Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke always comes off as utterly laid-back and Zen-like in person, her familiar smile seemed to show just a little more teeth (but no fangs!) in the wake of the film's remarkable run at the box office. She ...

Director Catherine Hardwicke Fired from 'Twilight' Franchise
getthebigpicture.net 12/8/2008 — Apparently, things aren't too sunny in the land of vampires...for real. Director Catherine Hardwicke, whose 'Twilight' is one of the year's biggest hits, won't be asked back to direct the sequel, 'New Moon.'

Chris Weitz plants a flag on 'New Moon'
hollywoodreporter.com 12/13/2008 — Chris Weitz has been tapped to helm "New Moon," the sequel to Summit Entertainment's vampire breakout "Twilight." Weitz comes on board to helm the second installment in Stephenie Meyer's four-book series after Summit and "Twilight" director Catherine ...

Chris Weitz Named 'New Moon' Director, Stephenie Meyer Responds
aceshowbiz.com 12/15/2008 — Aside from expressing her thought on Chris Weitz, the new 'New Moon' helmer, Stephenie Meyer, the author of 'Twilight' series, also talks about what she really feels on Catherine Hardwicke's leave.

Catherine Hardwicke Eager to Return for “Twilight” Sequel - What Do You Think of Her Plans?
moviesblog.mtv.com 12/2/2008 — Now that the smoke is finally beginning to clear on “Twilight,” its recently-greenlit sequel “New Moon” is slowly coming into view. We’ve just published a brand-new interview with director Catherine Hardwicke where she reveals the big plans she has ...

BREAKING: Chris Weitz Named ‘New Moon’ Director, While Taylor Lautner Comes Up Short
moviesblog.mtv.com 12/13/2008 — Wow, it’s been a crazy week for Twilighters, hasn’t it? Now, only six days after director Catherine Hardwicke parted ways with the fall’s biggest franchise, it is official: Chris Weitz has been handed the keys to the kingdom. “I ...