MEET THE VOLTURI VAMPIRES-NEW CAST PHOTOS

Get a sneak peek of the Volturi Vampire Coven in our slideshow:

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About the Volturi from the Twilight Saga:

The Volturi Leaders:

Aro-Aro has the ability to read every thought a human or vampire ever had by touching them.

Marcus-Marcus has the ability to sense relationships

Caius-Is not gifted

Other Members of Volturi Guard:

Jane -Jane has the power to voluntarily inflict a mental illusion of antagonizing pain on anyone
Alec-He has the ability to cut off a person's senses
Demetri-His special ability is tracking
Felix- Is not gifted-but is said to be very stong
Heidi-she could create illusions of someone's desires

The Volturi are the equivalent of a royal family to vampires. They operate from the city of Volterra, Italy. The Volturi are an organized coven of vampires. They enforce the laws of the vampire world. They "invite" other vampires with powerful gifts to join their coven. They are the largest, and most powerful Coven of vampires in the series. They protect the world of vampires by keeping their existence a secret from humans. The Volturi deal swiftly with anything they consider a threat to their Coven or to the vampire world.

Twilight Saga: Eclipse Cast List Released

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE Cast List

Check out the Eclipse Cast Photo Gallery here from MTV:
http://www.mtv.com/photos/meet-the-cast-of-eclipse/1617273/4196706/photo.jhtml

Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen
Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black

Cullen Family
Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen
Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle
Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen
Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen
Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale
Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale

Wolf Pack
Chaske Spencer as Sam Uley
Bronson Pelletier as Jared
Alex Meraz as Paul
Kiowa Gordon as Embry Call
Tyson Houseman as Quil Ateara

Other Quileutes
Gil Birmingham as Billy Black
Tinsel Korey as Emily

Nomad Vampires
Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria

Volturi
Cameron Bright as Alec
Charlie Bewley as Demetri
Daniel Cudmore as Felix
Dakota Fanning as Jane

Additional Returning Cast Members
Billy Burke as Charlie Swan
Sarah Clarke as Renee Dwyer
Anna Kendrick as Jessica
Michael Welch as Mike
Christian Serratos as Angela
Justin Chon as Eric

New Cast Members
Xavier Samuel as Riley
Catalina Sandino Moreno as Maria
Jack Huston as Royce King
Julia Jones as Leah Clearwater
BooBoo Stewart as Seth Clearwater
Jodelle Ferland as Bree

Third Twilight Director Named: Eclipse

The Third Twilight Film in the Saga: Eclipse now has a director. Hard Candy director David Slade has signed up to make the third film in the Twilight series of Vampire movies, due out next summer. American Pie director Chris Weitz recently began filming New Moon - the sequel to Twilight - in Vancouver.

Eclipse is currently scheduled to hit theaters on June 30, 2010, right smack in the middle of summer blockbuster alley. Will this film rule the summer of 2010 and outshine Iron Man 2? Shocking, perhaps, but these look to be the top contenders.

What do you think of Slade directing Eclipse? Good choice? Bad one? Check out the press release below.

Summit Entertainment announced today that David Slade has been hired to direct THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, the third film in the studio's TWILIGHT film franchise based on the Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster book series, will be released theatrically in North America on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The announcement was made by Erik Feig, Summit's President of Production.

Meyer stated, "I am thrilled that David Slade will be directing ECLIPSE. He's a visionary filmmaker who has so much to offer this franchise. From the beginning, we've been blessed with wonderful directorial talent for the Twilight Saga, and I'm so happy that ECLIPSE will be carrying on with that tradition."

Feig said, "Stephenie Meyer's ECLIPSE is a muscular, rich, vivid book and we at Summit looked long and hard for a director who could do it justice. We believe we have found that talent in David Slade, a director who has been able to create complex, visually arresting worlds. We cannot wait to see the ECLIPSE he brings to life and brings to the fans eagerly awaiting its arrival in summer of 2010."

Filmmaker Slade came to prominence as a director for his work on 2006's engrossing film HARD CANDY starring Academy Award® Nominated actress Ellen Page as well as directing 2007's genre hit 30 DAYS OF NIGHT which opened to number one at the box office its first weekend of release.

In ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Source: Cinematical.com

New behind the Scenes Footage For The Twilight Saga New Moon

Check out the newest behind the scenes footage of Bella's House:



ET online also has exclusive behind the scenes footage from the set of New Moon here: http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/04/72920/index.html

Summit Entertainment Press Release On Starting The Twilight Saga: New Moon Production

SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT STARTS PRODUCTION ON THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON Los Angeles, CA April 15, 2009 —

Principal photography has begun on Summit Entertainment's THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, it was announced today by Erik Feig, Summit's President of Production. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner reprise their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. Academy Award-nominee Chris Weitz (THE GOLDEN COMPASS, ABOUT A BOY) is the director.

NEW MOON is filming on locations in Vancouver, BC and Tuscany, Italy.Also rejoining the movie are Ashley Greene as Alice, Peter Facinelli as Carlisle, Elizabeth Reaser as Esme, Kellan Lutz as Emmett, Nikki Reed as Rosalie, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper, Edi Gathegi as Laurent, Rachelle Lafevre as Victoria and Billy Burke as Charlie Swan.New cast members include the legendary Volturi, a venerable coven of vampires who weigh and impose the laws of the vampire world, as well as two new members of the Quileute Indian Nation. The Volturi include Charlie Bewley as Demetri, Jamie Campbell Bower as Caius, Daniel Cudmore as Felix, Christopher Heyerdahl as Marcus, all Volturi enforcers. Dakota Fanning plays Jane, a high ranking and powerful Volturi member and Cameron Bright is Alec, her brother. Noot Seer plays Volturi member Heidi. Michael Sheen plays Aro, the Volturi leader. Graham Greene appears as Harry Clearwater, Quileute tribal leader and old friend of Bella's father Charlie. Tinsel Korey is Emily, the fiancé of Sam Uley.

In NEW MOON, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love Edward (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and she finds her loyalties tested.

Jamie Campbell Bower was last seen in Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd" and is the lead singer of the band The Darling Buds. Daniel Cudmore played Colossus in the "X-Men" films, "X2" and "X-Men: The Last Stand." Dakota Fanning was last seen in Summit Entertainment's sci-fi thriller "Push" and provided the lead voice in the animated feature "Coraline." Graham Greene earned an Academy Award nomination for his work in "Dances With Wolves," and has appeared in such films as "The Green Mile," "Die Hard: With A Vengeance" and "Transamerica." Chrisopher Heyerdahl has appeared in such films as "The Chronicles of Riddick," "Catwoman" and "Blade: Trinity." Tinsel Korey has worked on numerous films and television shows, from "Into The West" to "The Lookout," opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt. She is also a singer/songwriter. Vancouver-born Noot Seer began modeling at age 13 and has lived in New York, Barbados, Guyana and New Zealand. She was a champion horseback rider prior to her modeling career. She made her film debut in the comedy "Head Over Heels," starring Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Monica Potter. Michael Sheen last starred opposite Frank Langella in Ron Howard's film "Frost/Nixon," and played Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair to Helen Mirren's Queen Elizabeth in "The Queen." The award-winning actor was recently seen in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans."

Resource: www.summit-ent.com

Twi-Space: A Twilight Fan Social Network

Twilight fans get their own social network! A new social network has been launched for all Twilight Fans worldwide to connect, share, and chat. Twi-Space: A place for fans is the newest social network platform for Twi-hards and Fanpires everywhere. They feature live chat, member profiles, Twilght media & graphics, Twilight Quotes, Discussion Forums and an impressive shop for Twilight Merchandise and apparel. Members can create custom profiles, add friends and connect with others who are fans of the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer. The network offers a unique platform for members to enjoy a community for the Twilight fandom! Visit the Twi-Space social network here.

New Moon Movie: The Wolf Pack

SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT RUNS WITH THE WOLF PACK IN THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON

Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman to Star as Members of Wolf Pack

Los Angeles, CA — March 23, 2009 — Summit Entertainment announced today that Native American/First Nation actors Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman have signed on to star as the members of the wolf pack in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON. In the film, the wolf pack defends humans against vampires although they have a tribal history intricately entwined with Edward Cullen and his family. The wolf pack members will join Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and fellow wolf pack member Taylor Lautner in the film directed by Chris Weitz which will be released domestically November 20, 2009.

In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.

Each member of the wolf pack is of Native decent. Spencer is Lakota (Sioux), Pelletier is Cree-Metis, Meraz is Purepecha (Tarasco), Gordon is Hualapai, and Houseman, who was discovered at an open casting call, is Cree. Casting of the wolf pack was overseen by award-winning casting director Rene Haynes who is well-known for her work on Native projects ranging from DANCES WITH WOLVES to BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE.

The action-packed, modern day vampire love story and blockbuster success of the first film in the series entitled TWILIGHT was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 grossing $60.9 million domestically during its first weekend. To date the film has grossed nearly $380 million worldwide. TWILIGHT was released on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD this past Saturday, March 21st and sold over 3 million DVD units in its first day of release making it one of the top five best first day DVD releases over the past two years.

About Summit Entertainment LLC:
Summit Entertainment is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures. Summit Entertainment, LLC also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product. Summit Entertainment, LLC plans to release 10 to 12 films annually.

Stephenie Meyer featured in Vogue

Stephenie Meyer is featured in March 2009’s Vogue.com where she discusses her pre-Twilight days. She also touches on the fifth book in the Twilight saga, the story from Edward’s perspective that was shelved indefinitely after it was leaked onto the internet by an unknown source. A great insight into the life of our favorite author.

Read the full article at Vogue.com - Stephenie Meyer

The Twilight Director's Notebook Available For Pre-Order

Twilight: The Director’s Notebook: The Story of How We Made the Movie Based on the Novel by Stephenie Meyer (Hardcover) is available for pre-order on Amazon.com for $10.79. The book is due to be released on March 17th, 2009.

Book Description On Amazon.com:
In this intimate book, readers will follow visionary director Catherine Hardwicke through the creative process that went into transforming Stephenie Meyer’s breathtaking novel into box office gold. Designed to replicate the director’s own personal notebook that she kept on set, readers will discover the inside secrets on wardrobe, storyboard sketches, behind-the- scenes photographs, personal notes about Catherine’s favorite scenes, and much more.

Twilight Saga's Third Film Eclipse Gets Release Date

MTV.com is reporting the release date of Eclipse, the third film in the Twilight series for June 30th, 2010.

Read the full article on MTV.com: Eclipse Coming June 30, 2010

Chirs Weitz Will Not Direct Eclipse

Chris Weitz will not be directing “Eclipse”, the third movie in the Twilight Saga, which means “Eclipse” needs a director. As reported on EW.com, since the release dates for “New Moon” and “Eclipse” are so close together, Weitz will be in post-production of “New Moon” while “Eclipse” is filming.
Read the full article on EW.com: Chris Weitz Will Not Direct Third Film, Eclipse

Twilight DVD #1 in Amazon Bestsellers in Movie & TV

It is no suprise with the craze for Twilight-that the upcoming DVD is just as sucessful as the movie. It is now available for Pre-order at Amazon.com and is already Number One on the Bestsellers in Movie & TV List before actually hitting shelves. Fans are dying to get the DVD which includes special bonus footage. Here are the DVD details from Amazon:

'Twilight': Taylor Lautner may get to keep Jacob role for New Moon

After a monster of a casting dilemma, it appears likely that the actor will howl in 'Twilight' sequel ''New Moon''

"Decision on whether he'll get to keep the Jacob role in Twilight sequel New Moon is expected this week"-Chris Polk/FilmMagic

According to sources around Hollywood, things may start looking very hairy for Taylor Lautner. The actor — not to mention legions of Twilight fans — has been desperate to learn whether Summit Entertainment will cast him once more as Jacob Black in the Twilight sequel New Moon.
This week, Summit is expected to announce its decision for the next film based on Stephenie Meyer's wildly successful series of vampire romance novels. Kristen Stewart, 18, is set to return as Bella Swan, the beautiful human who falls for a softhearted bloodsucker. And Robert Pattinson, 22, has a lock on his job too; his turn as Edward Cullen, the hunky, soulful vampire, has made him an overnight superstar with young female moviegoers around the planet. But Lautner, 16, has a more uncertain future.

That's because the character he was so perfectly cast to play in the first Twilight film — a slim, baby-faced teenager — will be greatly expanded in the sequel. And by greatly expanded, we mean into a hulking, snarling, seven-foot Lycan. ''Jacob is a totally different character in New Moon,'' says Melissa Rosenberg, screenwriter of both Twilight films. ''He's a foot taller and huge — and he's supposed to look 25. It's really a question of whether or not the same actor can play the role.'' Rosenberg is quick to add, however, that ''everyone would love to keep him. We all think he's the loveliest person ever.''

Lautner's certainly been doing everything in his mortal power to hang on to the part. Since Twilight, he's gained 19 pounds and is promising to pack on 10 more before shooting starts on New Moon this March. And judging from a widely reprinted red-carpet interview, he's not shy about letting Summit and New Moon's director, Chris Weitz (who joined the fran­chise last month after Twilight's director, Catherine Hardwicke, left over creative differences), know that he has the chops for the gig. ''My job for Twilight was to bring Twilight Jacob to life — the friendly, happy-go-lucky little Jacob,'' he told MTV News. ''My job for New Moon is completely different. I've been looking forward to that. I've been getting ready for it, and I can assure them I will follow through with that.''

Source: Entertainment Weekly Twilight Central

Summit Entertainment on Twilight DVD

Looking for the Twilight DVD? From Summit-Ent.com-This is the official posting for the Twilight DVD. Set to Release Valentines Day!!

Director
Catherine Hardwicke

Cast
Kristen Stewart (Panic Room), Robert Pattinson (Harry Potter 4 & 5), Cam Gigandet(Never Back Down)

Description
Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) doesn’t expect much when she moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, until she meets the mysterious and handsome Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson)—a boy who’s hiding a dark secret: he’s a vampire. As their worlds and hearts collide, Edward must battle the bloodlust raging inside him as well as a coterie of undead that would make Bella their prey. Based on the #1 New York Times best-selling sensation by Stephenie Meyer, Twilight adds a dangerous twist to the classic story of star-crossed lovers

Reelz Channel SpotLight on Twilight 2008

Here is a clip from Reelz Channel: Spotlight on Twilight 2008 With Fan Commentary

Hot Twilight Merchandise: Twilight Perfume, Bags & More!!

So what is hot in Twilight Merchandise now? Here are some of our top picks:

While reading “Twilight” I wondered how Edward smelled to Bella and the way Bella smelled to him. Sweet and enticing! Well now you don't have to wonder anymore. They now have a “Twilight" perfume! The bottle is shaped like an apple—and it is supposed to be like Bella's scent. I am sure every teenage girl who is in love with Edward will be biting at the bit to get there own bottle of this to die for scent!
Get the Twilight Fragrance Here!

Plus great New Twilight Merchandise & Bags have been released at Twilight Apparel! To shop now visit http://www.twilightapparel.com/! These are two new items we love: Customizable Mrs. Cullen & Mrs. Black T-shirts. Yes-you can actually customize the shirt with your own name to be Mrs. Cullen or Mrs. Black! Also really cute: Love Twilight Logo Messenger Bag in Black with Hot Pink Print!

Twilight Takes Over The Popstar Awards

‘TWILIGHT’ TAKES OVER THE POPSTAR AWARDS
January 3rd, 2009
Post Source: Team Switzerland of Twilighters Anounymous

The Jonas brothers may have won the top spot in Popstar.com’s “Celebrity Love Awards”, but ‘Twilight’ dominated the list. Six Twilight cast members, along with Stephenie, made the top 15, and even more Twilight cast and crew made the nomination list.

Below is a list of winners, as well as their position on the chart:

Winners:
#2 - Robert Pattinson (Edward)
#4 - Stephenie Meyer (Author)
#7 - Kristen Stewart (Bella)
#8 - Taylor Lautner (Jacob)
#13 - Ashley Greene (Alice)
#14 - Cam Gigandet (James)
#15 - Kellan Lutz (Emmett)

Other Nominations:
#16 - Jackson Rathbone (Jasper)
#18 - Nikki Reed (Rosalie)
#28 - Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria)
#29 - Elizabeth Reaser (Esme)
#31 - Peter Facinelli (Carlisle)
#32 - Christian Serratos (Angela)
#38 - Edi Gathegi (Laurent)
#41 - Billy Burke (Charlie)
#43 - Anna Kendrick (Jessica)
#61 - Michael Welch (Mike)
#72 - Catherine Hardwicke (Director)

To view the entire list, click here

How is the Celebrity Love Award list determined? Rules require that at least fifty different individuals submit letters to any given star in order to receive their letters and be considered a contest winner, and beyond that, the amount of letters determines an individual’s ranking. To read more about the rules, click here.

And on another Popstar list - no surprises here - ‘Twilight’ took over again. The cast and crew of the movie, along with Stephenie, landed themselves 18 of the 100 spots on the list of “Most Popular Celebrities at Popstar”. (This list is chosen by Popstar members.)

Below is the list of Twilight stars and their ranking:

#4 - Robert Pattinson
#8 - Taylor Lautner
#9 - Kristen Stewart
#11 - Stephenie Meyer
#17 - Jackson Rathbone
#18 - Kellan Lutz
#19 - Cam Gigandet
#20 - Ashley Greene
#22 - Nikki Reed
#30 - Peter Facinelli
#44 - Rachelle Lefevre
#48 - Elizabeth Reaser
#55 - Christian Serratos
#72 - Anna Kendrick
#73 - Billy Burke
#80 - Edi Gathegi
#92 - Catherine Hardwicke
#95 - Michael Welch

Twilight Defeats James Bond; Pattinson Gets Surreal

KansasCity.com has a short new article about the latest ‘Twilight’ facts and statistics, and it’s pretty interesting.

Here is what they pulled together:

For the end of a big “Twilight” year, we offer five big facts about the movie and books to sink your teeth into:

•The movie has grossed $169.9 million since opening six weeks ago, zooming past 007 himself in “Quantum of Solace” and placing eighth (so far) for all of 2008. (See the Top 10 list below.)

•Director Chris Weitz is reportedly in Vancouver, British Columbia, preparing to start filming the sequel, “New Moon,” in March. It’s due out Nov. 20.

•Meanwhile, “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson, sporting a surreal mustache, will appear as artist Salvador Dali in “Little Ashes” (named for one of Dali’s paintings). It’s set to open March 27. See the trailer here.

•Stephenie Meyer’s four novels in the Twilight Saga have now sold 25 million copies worldwide.

•She’s working on a ghost story called Summer House and one or two sequels to her best-selling sci-fi fantasy, The Host.

The Top 10 of 2008

1. The Dark Knight: $530,917,814

2. Iron Man: $318,313,199

3. Indiana Jones 4: $317,023,851

4. Hancock: $227,946,274

5. WALL-E: $223,783,432

6. Kung Fu Panda: $215,434,591

7. Madagascar 2: $175,433,314

8. Twilight: $169,925,169

9. Quantum of Solace: $164,302,659

10. Horton Hears a Who!: $154,529,439

Source: This post was found at Twilighters Anounymous.

Twilight Conventions in 2009

For the Twilight Fan A List of Twilight Conventions in 2009:

Twilight Chicago Convention
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Dates: February 6 - February 8, 2009
More info: here

Eternal Twilight
Location: Northampton (England)
Dates: February 27 - March 1, 2009
More info: here

EyeCon Twilight Convention
Location: Orlando, Florida
Dates: May 8 - May 10, 2009
More info: here

Summer School in Forks: A Twilight Symposium
Location: Forks, Washington
Dates: June 25 - June 28, 2009
More info: here

TwiCon 2009
Location: Dallas, Texas
Dates: July 30 - August 2, 2009
More info: here

Robert Pattinson 'I've Never Been In Love'

Robert Pattinson: 'I've Never Been In Love'
By Samantha Chang
theimproper.com


Twilight star Robert Pattinson says he has never been in love. "I've never really fallen in love, but I try to be as romantic as possible," says Pattinson, 22.

That's an interesting admission coming from a young star who's now the obsession of millions of fans around the world, thanks to Twi's astonishing success.

The 6'1" British hunk, who confesses that he was a loner during his youth, says he has generally had little success with the ladies. "About a year ago, I'd talk to girls and no one would be interested," he says. Obviously, that has now all changed.

Twilight, which started out as a low-budget indie flick with a small cult following, has raked in a staggering $240 million worldwide since its Nov. 21 U.S. release.

The vampire romance, which was produced by Summit Entertainment for just $37 million, has mushroomed into a lucrative franchise. A sequel, New Moon, has been greenlit with a $50 million budget and will start shooting in March. And a third installment, Eclipse, will be shot back-to-back with New Moon, with both films to be released in consecutive years.

Twilight's unexpected mainstream popularity has made overnight sensations of Pattinson and his beautiful co-star, Kristen Stewart, 18. But Rob finds his newfound star status overwhelming at times. "I'm a bit of a loner and not that good with dealing with loads of people," Pattinson told U.K.'s Bliss magazine. "Most of the time, going out is a complete waste of time. I'd rather stay in and create something than go out."

So, what does the single Pattinson find attractive in the opposite sex? Interestingly, it's the same qualities that so many find appealing in his mysterious Edward Cullen character.

"It's being unreadable," says Rob. "It's attractive in women as well, that kind of mystique. It's so obvious, but so few people do have it, especially in characters now and in modern society where there's so many celebrities."

New Moon shines in November 2009.

For fans who love Robert Pattinson new shirts have been released featuring Future Mrs. Pattinson and Spunk Ransom at www.twilightapparel.com!