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New Moon (film)

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The Twilght Saga: New Moon

New Moon promotional poster.
Directed by Chris Weitz
Produced by Mark Morgan
Wyck Godfrey
Written by Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay)
Stephenie Meyer (novel)
Starring Kristen Stewart
Robert Pattinson
Taylor Lautner
Ashley Greene
Music by Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography Javier Aguirresarobe
Editing by Peter Lambert
Distributed by Summit Entertainment
Release date(s) November 20, 2009
Country United States
Language English
Preceded by Twilight
Followed by Eclipse
Official website

The Twilight Saga: New Moon is the second installment of the Twilight film series, based on Stephenie Meyer's novel of the same name. The film was released on November 20th, 2009. Summit Entertainment officially announced that they would move forward with the production of the film on November 22, 2008, following the early success of Twilight. New Moon is rated PG-13 in the US and 12A in the UK.[1] Meyer stated that she is very happy to be able to continue working with Summit Entertainment on the production of the saga, saying, "I don't think any other author has had a more positive experience with the makers of her movie adaptation than I have had with Summit Entertainment. I'm thrilled to have the chance to work with them again on New Moon."[1]

On February 2, 2009 it was announced that a teaser trailer for New Moon would be released in the Blu-Ray edition of Twilight.[2] Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner presented a trailer from the film on May 31, 2009 at the MTV Movie Awards. Afterwards, a high definition version of the trailer debuted online.[3]

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[edit] Production

[edit] Development

Director Chris Weitz giving Kristen Stewart (Bella) tips for the scene.

It was announced that Catherine Hardwicke, who directed Twilight, will not be directing New Moon due to time constraints.[4] Summit has hired Chris Weitz (The Golden Compass, American Pie) as the director for New Moon, and he stated that he is very happy to be working on New Moon.[5][6]

[edit] Filming

Filming began on March 23, 2009 and ran until late May. Principal photography took place in Vancouver, Canada and Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy.[7]

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, director Chris Weitz said that instead of going with the book's route of having Bella hear Edward's voice, they will use a flittering image of Edward.

In September 09, L.A. Times published more than 40 photos taken on the New Moon set. Some of them give a good impression of what the new film will look like.[8]

[edit] Release

The Twilight Saga: New Moon was released in theaters on November 20, 2009 in the US, UK and Canada, on November 19, 2009 in Australia. For a full list of worldwide release dates, go to newmoonthemovie.com, click on "Official New Moon Site", and then on the "Worldwide" tab at top.

The film broke the record previously held by Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for the biggest midnight opening, after it made about $26.3 million in 3,514 theatres.[9]

[edit] Rating

New Moon is rated PG-13 for some violence and action.

[edit] Cast

See also: New Moon cast gallery

[edit] The Swans and the Cullens

Edward in New Moon
Role Actor
Bella Swan Kristen Stewart
Edward Cullen Robert Pattinson
Carlisle Cullen Peter Facinelli
Esme Cullen Elizabeth Reaser
Alice Cullen Ashley Greene
Emmett Cullen Kellan Lutz
Rosalie Hale Nikki Reed
Jasper Hale Jackson Rathbone
Charlie Swan Billy Burke


[edit] Quileute tribe

Jacob Black in New Moon
The Quileute wolf pack.
Role Actor
Jacob Black Taylor Lautner
Billy Black Gil Birmingham
Emily Young Tinsel Korey
Harry Clearwater Graham Greene
Sam Uley Chaske Spencer
Quil Ateara Tyson Houseman
Embry Call Kiowa Gordon
Paul Alex Meraz
Jared Bronson Pelletier

[edit] Vampire Nomads

Role Actor
Laurent Edi Gathegi
Victoria Rachelle Lefevre


[edit] The Volturi

The Volturi
Role Actor
Aro Michael Sheen
Jane Dakota Fanning
Caius Jamie Campbell-Bower
Heidi Noot Seear
Marcus Christopher Heyerdahl
Alec Cameron Bright
Demetri Charlie Bewley
Felix Daniel Cudmore


[edit] Humans

Angela, Eric, Mike, and Jessica.
Role Actor
Jessica Stanley Anna Kendrick
Angela Weber Christian Serratos
Mike Newton Michael Welch
Eric Yorkie Justin Chon
Gianna Justine Wachsberger
Tyler Crowley Gregory Tyree Boyce

[edit] Featured video

See also: New Moon videos


New Moon trailer #3

[edit] References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Carroll, Larry (2008-11-22). 'Twilight' Sequel Confirmed: 'New Moon' To Hit The Big Screen. Retrieved on 2008-12-13.
  2. ↑ Blu-Ray for Twilight
  3. ↑ Eric Ditzian (2009-05-28). 'New Moon' Trailer To Premiere On MTV Movie Awards. MTV. Retrieved on 2009-05-29.
  4. ↑ Horowitz, Josh (2008-12-07). 'Twilight' Director Catherine Hardwicke Will NOT Direct 'New Moon'. Retrieved on 2008-12-13.
  5. ↑ http://www.summit-ent.com/
  6. ↑ Carroll, Larry (2008-12-13). BREAKING: Chris Weitz Named 'New Moon' Director, While Taylor Lautner Comes Up Short. Retrieved on 2008-12-14.
  7. ↑ Audition and New Moon Info
  8. ↑ Photos taken on set (L.A. Times)
  9. ↑ Nikki Finke (2009-11-20). "Phenomenal!" 'New Moon' Set All-Time Midnights Record, Smashing 'Harry Potter 6' & 'Dark Knight'; Selling 10+ Tickets Per Second Online. Deadline Hollywood. Mail.com Media Corporation. Retrieved on 2009-11-20.

[edit] External Links


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