slashfilm.com - 12/15/2008
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Last week we told you that Chris Weitz was in talks to helm the Twilight sequel New Moon , and that the female director who launched the film series, Catherine Hardwicke had basically been let go by Summit Entertainment.
Well Weitz has since officially signed on to the project, and now ...
Summit Boys Club
hollywood-elsewhere.com 12/10/2008 — If Nikki Finke's tip about Summit offering the New Moon directing gig to Chris Weitz comes true (i.e., if he's actually offered the gig and takes it), it'll prove that Summit truly hasn't a clue. The Twilight films have to...
Chris Weitz To Direct Twilight Sequel New Moon?
filmofilia.com 12/11/2008 — Summit Entertainment is wasting no time in finding a new director for “ Twilight ” sequel, “ New Moon .” The studio has officially announced they will be moving ahead with the sequel without “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke .
Chris Weitz Will Direct New Moon
filmofilia.com 12/16/2008 — “ Twilight ” has generated domestic grosses of more than $150 million and another $50 million overseas. The vampire thriller’s a ready-made franchise for Summit with the four books in Stephenie Meyer ’s series, already selling more than 17 million copies worldwide. It’s official now: ...
Chris Weitz: "I’ll devote myself to New Moon" —
Film Gecko
If you’re a “Twilight” fan, you know by now that Chris Weitz is taking over the “New Moon” directing role from Catherine Hardwicke , who’s out of the project . Weitz is well aware of the huge fan base and posted a note on author Stephenie Meyer’s Web ...
Who Is 'New Moon' Director Chris Weitz? —
MTV Movies
We take a closer look at the man who's been handed the keys to the 'Twilight' universe. By Larry Carroll
Director Chris Weitz
Photo: MJ Kim/ Getty Images
Despite fan fears that a male director might not be able to connect with the love-struck mind-set of Bella Swan, ...
Chris Weitz Directing Twilight's New Moon Sequel —
FirstShowing.net
After news hit a week ago that director Catherine Hardwicke wouldn't return for Summit's two Twilight sequels, fans were anxiously questioning who might best be able to fill her shoes. Well, Deadline Hollywood confirms that the early rumors were right - Chris Weitz , of the failed Golden ...
Chris Weitz to Direct New Moon —
ComingSoon.net - 30 most recent stories
Summit Entertainment announced today that filmmaker Chris Weitz has been hired to direct the second film in the studio's "Twilight" film franchise. The film, New Moon , is based on the second book in author Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster book series. The announcement was made by Erik Feig, ...
Chris Weitz To Direct Summit Entertainment’s New Moon —
Sizzlingpopcorn
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ — Summit Entertainment announced today that filmmaker Chris Weitz has been hired to direct the second film in the studio’s TWILIGHT film franchise. The film, NEW MOON, is based on the second book in author Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster book ...
Chris Weitz officially on New Moon —
Total Film News
It’s been rumoured for days, but now the official announcement has been made: Chris Weitz will direct Twilight sequel New Moon.
Weitz has been the leading contender ever since Catherine Hardwicke failed to renegotiate her contract/got booted for the sequel movie.
In a statement, ...
Will Chris Weitz helm 'New Moon'? —
The Screening Log
Maybe. At least he's currently in negotiations to direct the sequel to Catherine Hardwicke's "Twilight," according to the Hollywood Reporter .
Summit Entertainment didn't confirm this yet, but Chris Weitz's name has been named plenty of times in recent Web stories about who will direct ...
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Thompson On Hollywood
Summit Entertainment is announcing that Chris Weitz will direct the sequel to Twilight, New Moon, based on the book by Stephenie Meyer.
Weitz isn't a bad choice, not so much because he delivered the rather flat fantasy adventure Golden Compass (which served to demonstrate that he could ...
Twilight Sequel to be directed by Chris Weitz —
FilmWad
Twilight: New Moon is set to be helmed by Chris Weitz. According to EW.com Summit Entertainment will hire the Golden Compass director for New Moon. The original twilight was helmed by Catherine Hardwicke, has grossed more than $141 million so far. It was announced early this ...
"New Moon" Gets a Director - Chris Weitz —
Film Gecko
Fans of the “Twilight” series were shocked to learn a few days ago that Catherine Hardwicke would NOT be directing the next installment, “New Moon.”
Now, according to E! News , Chris Weitz is close to signing on to direct “New Moon.” He directed ...
'Twilight' Sequel 'New Moon' Gets New Director —
FlicksNews.net
EW.com are reportng that Summit Entertainment is about to hire Golden Compass director Chris Weitz as the helmer for New Moon, the second installment of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling Twilight series. Weitz co-directed and co-produced American Pie with his brother Paul Weitz and they were ...
Twilight May Have Found Director Who Doesn’t Bite —
Film School Rejects
Summit Entertainment is looking for a director to appeal to teenagers and they may have found their man, Chris Weitz, who helped direct American Pie .
Word is that Weitz, who has to take credit for The Golden Compass whether he likes it or not, is being given serious consideration for the ...
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