The World On My Fingers

New Moon (also known as The Twilight Saga: New Moon) is an upcoming romantic-fantasy film scheduled for release on November 20, 2009. It is based on the novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer and is the sequel to 2008's Twilight, which is based on Meyer's previous novel. Directed by Chris Weitz, the film will star Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, reprising their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black, respectively. Melissa Rosenberg returns as the screenwriter for the film. She handed in a draft of the film script during the opening weekend of Twilight.Summit Entertainment greenlit the sequel in late November 2008, following the early success of Twilight.

When asked about the sequel, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke stated, "It's got werewolves, it's got visual effects that turn people into werewolves, it's got motorcycle stunts, you go to Italy. It's probably twice as much as this [to film]."

On December 13, 2008, Summit Entertainment released a synopsis of New Moon, which states: "Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested."

Production

Development

In early November 2008, Summit announced that they had attained the rights to the remaining books in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. On November 22, 2008, one day after the theatrical release of Twilight, Summit confirmed that they would begin working on New Moon. "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," said Meyer. "I'm thrilled to have the chance to work with them again on New Moon." Melissa Rosenberg had been working on adapting the novel prior to Twilight's release, and handed in the draft for New Moon during Twilight's opening weekend in November 2008.

Production

Development

In early November 2008, Summit announced that they had attained the rights to the remaining books in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. On November 22, 2008, one day after the theatrical release of Twilight, Summit confirmed that they would begin working on New Moon. "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," said Meyer. "I'm thrilled to have the chance to work with them again on New Moon." Melissa Rosenberg had been working on adapting the novel prior to Twilight's release, and handed in the draft for New Moon during Twilight's opening weekend in November 2008.

Cast

The Swans

Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, Bella's 108-year-old vampire boyfriend. Edward abruptly leaves her in this film.

Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen, Carlisle's wife.

Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale, a member of the Cullen family who thirsts for Bella's blood after she receives a paper cut. This particular scene is Rathbone's favorite, and he stated that he is "very excited to film [it]." Jasper also has the ability to sense and control the emotions of others.

Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale, a member of the Cullen family who "feels really strongly about her hatred for Bella."Reed, a brunette, stated that she will not dye her hair blond to film the sequel. "It took 36 hours initially to make me blond, and every other day, I was bleaching my head and my skin," recalled Reed. "This time around, we are testing out different wigs and stuff."

Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen, a member of the Cullen family. In an interview, Lutz said, "I've talked to the producers, and they say I have a lot of funny lines."

Quileute tribe

Chaske Spencer as Sam Uley, the leader of a werewolf pack that protects humans against predatory vampires.

Tyson Houseman as Quil Ateara, one of Jacob's best friends and the last to learn of his wolf heritage.

Kiowa Gordon as Embry Call, one of Jacob's best friends.

Gil Birmingham as Billy Black, Jacob's father, a friend of Bella's father, and a Quileute elder.

Nomadic vampires

Edi Gathegi as Laurent, a vampire who also tries to kill Bella.

The Volturi

Jamie Campbell Bower as Caius, one of the leaders of the Volturi and a key character in the plot of the film.

Dakota Fanning as Jane, a guard of the Volturi who has the ability to torture people with illusions of pain.

Charlie Bewley as Demetri, a member of the Volturi. When asked about the character, Bewley said, "He has unparalleled tracking abilities together with insane strength, speed and classiness".

Noot Seear as Heidi, a vampire who brings humans to the Volturi to eat.

Humans

Justin Chon as Eric Yorkie, Bella's friend.

Michael Welch as Mike Newton, Bella's friend who has a crush on her.

Marketing

The first promotional poster from New Moon was released on May 19, 2009. On May 31, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner revealed the film's first trailer at the MTV Movie Awards.

Sequel

Summit approved a film adaptation of Eclipse, the third novel in the Twilight series, in February 2009. The film is tentatively scheduled for release on June 30, 2010. It was announced that newcomer Chris Weitz will not be directing the third film. Instead, Eclipse will be directed by David Slade.