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All Five TWILIGHT Saga Films With New Collectible Art Available on Blu-ray Combo Packs October 23rd

Based on the beloved book series by Stephenie Meyer, and one of the most successful feature film franchises of all time with over $3.3 billion in box office, celebrate the tenth anniversary of Twilight’s theatrical debut with the release of Twilight on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital) and all five of The Twilight Saga films on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (2 Blu-rays, 1 DVD, plus Digital) and Digital 4K Ultra HD™ on October 23 from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen, Red Riding Hood) from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg (TV’s “Dexter,” TV’s “Jessica Jones”), Robert Pattinson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Water for Elephants) and Kristen Stewart (Snow White and the Huntsman, Still Alice) star as the iconic couple Edward and Bella alongside Taylor Lautner (Valentine’s Day, Abduction), Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect Franchise, A Simple Favor), Billy Burke (Fracture, Drive Angry), Peter Facinelli (TV’s “Nurse Jackie,” TV’s “Supergirl”), Nikki Reed (Thirteen, TV’s “Sleepy Hollow”), Jackson Rathbone (The Last Airbender, TV’s “Finding Carter”), and Kellan Lutz (TV’s “The Comeback,” The Expendables 3).  Fathom Events will also celebrate the tenth anniversary with a two day movie event on October 21 and 23 on approx. 450 screens nationwide. Fathom will give away mini-posters (while supplies last) to fans and will treat them to an introduction from Director Catherine Hardwicke, an exclusive sneak peek of a brand-new special feature, and more!

Bella Swan (Stewart) doesn’t expect much when she moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, until she meets the mysterious and handsome Edward Cullen (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.

The Twilight 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack includes hours of in-depth special features and includes a brand-new, never-before-seen featurette, “Twilight Tour…10 Years Later,” which follows director Catherine Hardwick and actor Jackson Rathbone through memorable sets from the film. Experience The Twilight Saga in four times the resolution of full HD with the Twilight 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and all five films on Digital 4K Ultra HD, which includes Dolby Vision™ HDR to bring the epic romance to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vison can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on the screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. The release also features Dolby Atmos® audio mixed specifically for the home to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. The Twilight 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack will be available for the suggested retail price of $22.99.

All five of the Blu-ray Combo Packs feature new unique box art designs from renowned illustrator Justin Erikson, who brings to life the epic saga with his distinct illustrations. Whether you are Team Edward or Team Jacob, take home all five of the Blu-ray Combo Packs and own the entire collection plus hours of special features including deleted scenes, character featurettes, cast interviews, music videos and more. For additional value, Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn – Part 1 also include both the Theatrical and the Extended versions of the film for the ultimate fan-viewing experience. Each of The Twilight Saga Blu-ray Combo Packs will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

TWILIGHT 4K UHD COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES

  • NEW: “Twilight Tour…10 Years Later” Featurette
  • “A Conversation with Stephenie Meyer” Featurette
  • “Music: The Heartbreak of Twilight” Featurette
  • “Becoming Edward” Featurette
  • “Becoming Bella” Featurette
  • “Catherine Hardwick’s Vampire Kiss Montage” Featurette
  • “Catherine Hardwick’s ‘Bella’s Lullaby Remix’” Music Video
  • “Edward’s Piano Concert” Featurette
  • “Twilight Cast Interview: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson” Featurette
  • “Twilight Cast Interview: Cam Gigandet” Featurette
  • “Twilight Cast Interview: Edi Gathegi and Rachelle Lefevre” Featurette
  • Cast Interviews on the Red Carpet
  • “Stephenie Meyer Talks About The Twilight Saga” Featurette

 

TWILIGHT 3-DISC BLU-RAY COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES

  • “An In-Depth Conversation with Stephenie Meyer” Featurette
  • “Becoming Edward” Featurette
  • “Becoming Bella” Featurette
  • “Twilight Cast Interview: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson” Featurette
  • “Twilight Cast Interview: Cam Gigandet” Featurette
  • “Twilight Cast Interview: Edi Gathegi and Rachelle Lefevre” Featurette
  • Cast Interviews on the Red Carpet
  • and More!

 

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON 3-DISC BLU-RAY COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES

  • 11 Deleted Scenes
  • “An Interview with the Volturi” Featurette
  • “Fandimonium” Featurette
  • Webcast Events
  • “Frame by Frame: Storyboards to Screen” Featurette
  • and More!

 

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE 3-DISC BLU-RAY COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES

  • 6-Part Documentary
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Extended Scenes
  • Audio Commentaries with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
  • Photo Gallery
  • Music Videos
  • and More!

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 3-DISC BLU-RAY COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES

  • “Love, Death, Birth” Featurette
  • “Jacob’s Destiny” Featurette
  • “Bella and Edward’s Personal Wedding Video” Featurette
  • Audio Commentary with Director Bill Condon
  • Music Videos
  • and More!

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 3-DISC BLU-RAY COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES

  • “Forever: Filming The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” Full-Length Documentary
  • “Tingles & Chills: Special Vampire Powers” Featurette
  • “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 at Comic-Con” Featurette
  • “Stars on the Black Carpet” Featurette
  • Audio Commentary with Director Bill Condon
  • and More!

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 EXTENDED EDITION On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Download On March 2

Here is the chance to discover even more of the blockbuster film when The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Extended Edition, featuring eight minutes of never-before-seen footage, debuts only on Blu-ray Disc (plus Digital Copy and UV), DVD (plus Digital Copy and UV) and Digital Download on Saturday March 2nd from Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE company. Now with eight minutes of new and extended scenes added back into the film by Director Bill Condon, along with his optional audio commentary, fans can delve deeper into the epic series they adore. Experience the timeless romance and drama in a whole new way when The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Extended Edition, featuring the original theatrical version and the all-new extended edition with optional audio commentary from the director, arrives on Blu-ray Disc and DVD for the suggested retail price of $29.99 and $22.98, respectively.

“As Twilight series devotees know, there was a lot of ground to cover in adapting Breaking Dawn to the screen,” said Condon. “Between the wedding, the honeymoon, the birth, and everything in between, naturally there were things that didn’t make it into our final cut. But I wanted to make sure that for all the Twihards out there, there was a chance to see some of these cut scenes – several of which are fan favorites from the book.”

The Twilight Saga has held its spot as the top-selling home entertainment franchise since 2008 and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 took in $281.3 million in domestic box office sales after its release on November 18, 2011. The worldwide phenomenon continues to ignite a huge following of passionate and loyal fans that have driven the success of the Saga from the beginning.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Extended Edition now featuring additional footage, presents the marriage, honeymoon and the birth of a child that brings unforeseen and shocking developments for Bella and Edward and those they love, including new complications with werewolf Jacob Black.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Street Date: March 2nd, 2013
Year of Production: 2011
Title Copyright: © 2012 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Special Edition
Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Drama; Romance
Blu-ray Closed Captioned: English SDH
DVD Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Blu-ray Format: 1080P High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
Feature Running Time: 124 minutes
Blu-ray Audio Status: English 7.1 DTS HD-MA, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Optimized for Late Night Listening and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio
DVD Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Optimized for Late Night Listening and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 1 Sells An Estimated 3.2 MILLION Units In First Weekend Of Release

DVD and Blu-ray Sales Of The Fourth Film In The Blockbuster Franchise From Summit Entertainment Bested THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE Sales By Approximately 18%; Electronic Sell Through By More Than 47%; And On VOD by 142% – Demonstrating The Continued Power Of The Overall Franchise

Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE® company, announced today that the home entertainment release of the current installment in the studio’s blockbuster TWILIGHT SAGA film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 sold an estimated 3.2 million DVD and Blu-ray units during its first weekend of release. DVD sales for the film, which became available at retail this past Saturday night at 12:01 a.m., are approximately 18% ahead of the opening weekend of the third film in the franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, demonstrating continued demand and vibrancy of the TWILIGHT SAGA. The film also performed well via digital platforms notching approximately 50,000 Electronic Sell Through transactions, a 47% increase over its predecessor; and approximately 80,000 Video on Demand transactions, a 142% increase over ECLIPSE.

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairmen Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger stated, “The incredible fan support for the characters and story that author Stephenie Meyer has created never ceases to impress. We thank all of the fans for continuing their journey with us beyond the big screen and look forward to bringing you BREAKING DAWN Part 2 later this year.”

The home entertainment release plans surrounding THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – Part 1 continue the franchise’s pattern of building community among fans by once again holding midnight opening weekend launch events at retailers including Target and Walmart. The two nationwide retail chains each offered exclusive versions of the DVD’s contents and packaging. In comparison THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE sold 2.7 million units on DVD and Blu-ray in its first weekend. The price point per unit for this release was higher than in past installments leading to increased revenue dollars related to the franchise.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 has grossed over $700 million worldwide at the box office to date since its theatrical release on November 18, 2011. The next chapter in THE TWILIGHT SAGA, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 will come to theatres on November 16, 2012. Academy Award® winner Bill Condon directed both the first and second part of the two-part finale starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. The project, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, was written by Melissa Rosenberg with Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Stephenie Meyer producing.

About THE TWILIGHT SAGA film series
THE TWILIGHT SAGA film series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together…even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires.  The action-packed, modern day vampire love story TWILIGHT, the first film in the series, was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 to a blockbuster reception. The second installment of the film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON was released November 20, 2009 the third installment, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE was released June 30, 2010, and THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 was released on November 18, 2011.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 (Special Edition) – The Blu Review

Hello there are you Twi-Hards and non Twi-Hards, it’s your old pal Melissa here with another Blu-Ray Review! THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 is officially in stores, which means you can take your favorite werewolf and vampire home with you. That being said, I am still not 100% sold on this installment. Confused? It’s ok… I will explain.

In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) are walking down the aisle to solidify their love. On their honeymoon, which is quite the real honeymoon, Bella becomes pregnant, which they did not think possible with Edward being immortal and all. Now, with an unknown fetus sucking the life out of Bella, and the Quileute tribe plotting to destroy Bella and the foreign life inside of her, Edward and Jacob Taylor Lautner must team up to save Bella once again. Edward, trying to convince Bella to get rid of the life that might destroy her, and Jacob, rebelling against his tribe to save the girl he will never fully have.

THE MOVIE:

I really tried to give this film a second chance to officially “WOW me” this time, and I can say that my mind has still not changed. As  much as I love the story, and for the most part I enjoyed the movie (on a superficial, girly, I can’t believe I fall for this crap level), it was horrible at parts. Is it just me, or was the acting even worse than the other three films… especially Ashley Greene as Alice. She just didn’t seem to fit, and was overacting when others weren’t. It was very strange to watch. Also, there are a couple of really goofy camera angles at the beginning that reminded me of a student film project rather than a major Hollywood film, and not in a good way.

I have made no secret that I think that when the Quileute turn into their wolf state, it looks awful. This was even worse to me the second time that I watched it! The dialog between the wolves is terrible! This was, by far, the worst part of the film. At least the wigs were better this time around.

Still, Kristen Stewart played her best Bella performance to date, and if you are a sucker for a good love story then you will enjoy this film.

You can read my full review HERE 

THE BLU-RAY:

Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1

The film sounds terrific. Simply put, this movie sounds crisp and clear.

Video:  Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video resolution: 1080p Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1

The transition from big screen to home theater is stunning. The Blu-Ray really delivers as far as picture quality. The lines are sharp, and the colors are stunning.

BONUS FEATURES:

6 PART MAKING OF DOCUMENTARY: Fans will LOVE this!!! The entire cast participates as they go through details of filming Part 1. It takes us through the making of Bella’s dress and how they kept it secret, the wedding, and about some of their special wedding guests. It’s a must for any Twilight fan.

EDWARD AND BELLA’S WEDDING VIDEO: This is just a funny little extra that shows the cast wishing the new couple well.

JACOB’S DESTINY: This little feature shows the growth of Jacob as he transforms from boy to wolf. See, there is something for you Jacob fans as well.

Commentary with Director Bill Condon: I think it was a bad move to only have the director do the commentary on this one. This is Twilight. The fans want to hear the actors. I found him rather fascinating, and Condon does offer a few nice bits of trivia, but I think that most fans are going to be a bit disappointed.

Where are the deleted scenes? Maybe some extended scenes, alternate scenes, or even a gag reel? I understand that they are probably saving these for a final release, but it’s starting to get pretty disappointing when the bonus features keep getting cut down so you’ll fork over more money on a re-release of the movie, or a super deluxe edition.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 is in stores today

OVERALL BLU-RAY RATING: 3.75 out of 5

 

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 Breaks $700 MILLION Mark At Worldwide Box Office

Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE® company, announced today that the fourth installment in the blockbuster TWILIGHT SAGA franchise – THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 has grossed an estimated $701.3 million in global box office receipts since the film’s release on November 18, 2011.  THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 is on its way to becoming the highest grossing film in the series to date looking to surpass the worldwide box office gross of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON which tallied $709.8 million.  The two other two films in the franchise THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE and TWILIGHT have each grossed $698.5 million and $390.4 respectively and the franchise continues to break records.  Upcoming releases of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 internationally include Japan and China.

Not only has the TWILIGHT SAGA’s global fan base supported the films during their theatrical release, but audiences worldwide have continued to support this cultural phenomenon both on and off the screen. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 will be available on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD on February 11, 2012.

Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group Co-Chairmen Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger stated: “The milestone is important on several fronts and illustrates the vitality of the franchise on a global scale even after four films.  Stephenie Meyer’s story and characters were brought to the screen this time via the talented hands of Bill Condon along with the cast and crew that has been with the film franchise since its inception.  We are very proud of the success the franchise has experienced and anticipate the saga’s conclusion this November.”

The next chapter in THE TWILIGHT SAGA, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 will arrive in theatres on November 16, 2012. Academy Award® winner Bill Condon directed both the first and second part of the two-part finale starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. The project, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, was written by Melissa Rosenberg with Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Stephenie Meyer producing.

About THE TWILIGHT SAGA film series

THE TWILIGHT SAGA film series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together…even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires.  The action-packed, modern day vampire love story TWILIGHT, the first film in the series, was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 to a blockbuster reception. The second installment of the film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON was released November 20, 2009 and the third installment, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE was released June 30, 2010.

About Summit Entertainment

Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE® company, is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio.  The company handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures.  Summit also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product.

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. The Company has built a strong television presence in production of prime time cable and broadcast network series, distribution and syndication of programming and an array of channel assets.  Lionsgate currently has 15 shows on more than 10 networks spanning its prime time production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple Emmy Award-winning “Mad Men”, “Weeds” and “Nurse Jackie” along with the comedy “Blue Mountain State,” the Golden Globe-winning drama “Boss” and the syndication successes “Tyler Perry’s House Of Payne”, its spinoff “Meet The Browns”, “The Wendy Williams Show” and “Are We There Yet?”.

Its feature film business has been fueled by such recent successes as THE LINCOLN LAWYER, TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY, THE EXPENDABLES, MARGIN CALL, THE LAST EXORCISM and the critically-acclaimed PRECIOUS, which won two Academy Awards®. With the January 2012 acquisition of Summit Entertainment, the Company now has the two leading young adult franchises – the blockbuster TWILIGHT SAGA, which has grossed more than $2.5 billion at the worldwide box office, and the HUNGER GAMES franchise, whose first film will be released on March 23.  Recent Summit hits include RED, LETTERS TO JULIET, KNOWING, the STEP UP franchise and the Academy Award winning Best Picture THE HURT LOCKER.

Lionsgate’s home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rate. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 13,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company’s core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 On DVD & Blu-ray February 11

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 will be released on DVD & Blu-ray February 11th.

The first of a two-part adaptation, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 is directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Gods and Monsters) from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the novel Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner star.

Summit Entertainment’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN-PART 2 will be in theaters November 16, 2012.

Visit the film’s official website: http://www.breakingdawn-themovie.com/

Follow the film on Twitter: @Twilight #BreakingDawn

“Like” it on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/twilight

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 – The Review

As a fan of the Twilight series books, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 was enjoyable, yet awful! Confused? It’s ok… You’re old pal Melissa will explain.

In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) are walking down the aisle to solidify their love. On their honeymoon, which is quite the real honeymoon, Bella becomes pregnant, which they did not think possible with Edward being immortal and all. Now, with an unknown fetus sucking the life out of Bella, and the Quileute tribe plotting to destroy Bella and the foreign life inside of her, Edward and Jacob Taylor Lautner must team up to save Bella once again. Edward, trying to convince Bella to get rid of the life that might destroy her, and Jacob, rebelling against his tribe to save the girl he will never fully have.

As  much as I love the story, and for the most part I enjoyed the movie (on a superficial, girly, I can’t believe I fall for this crap level), it was horrible at parts. Is it just me, or was the acting even worse than the other three films… especially Ashley Greene as Alice. She just didn’t seem to fit, and was overacting when others weren’t. It was very strange to watch. Also, there are a couple of really goofy camera angles at the beginning that reminded me of a student film project rather than a major Hollywood film, and not in a good way.

I have made no secret that I think that when the Quileute turn into their wolf state, that it looks awful. This time, they took it one step further by letting us actually hear the dialog between them as they spoke to one another in wolf form. This was, by far, the worst part of the film. I can’t even begin to tell you how absolutely awful it was!!! Fake, tacky CGI wolves speaking to each other in horrible voice over… UGH! At least the wigs were better this time around.

Now that we have started with the bad news, let’s move on to the positive portion of my review. If you are a sucker (no pun intended) like I am for old school romance, you will still enjoy this film. There is something about the way that Edward loves Bella that is classic and timeless. He’s not texting her to ask her out, or meeting her up at a bar and calling it a date… he is a gentleman. That is few and far between these days.

Kristen Stewart actually impressed me this time. She seemed a bit off as Bella in the past few films, but this one… she really fell into character and I was impressed. Robert Pattinson plays Edward the same as he always has, and he really does it well. Taylor Lautner has gotten better as Jacob, and is really growing as an actor. Having said that, I am kind of getting sick of his emo moments where he gets upset and storms off. It’s not SHOWGIRLS people!

They ended PART 1 right where I thought they would. This story concentrates on the marriage and birth of their baby. For those of you that have read the books, you know what is in store for PART 2, and ending this one where they did leaves plenty of room to concentrate on the final parts of the last book. It was a wise decision.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN -PART 1 will leave fans of the films and books happy. If you are not a fan then I am sorry, you will most likely not enjoy this!

OVERALL RATING: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Visit the film’s official website: http://www.breakingdawn-themovie.com/ 

Follow the film on Twitter: @Twilight #BreakingDawn

“Like” it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/twilight

BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 will be in theaters on November 16, 2012.

Watch TWILIGHT BREAKING DAWN Red Carpet LIVE

Hey Twilight Fans! MTV is covering the Red Carpet Premiere of Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Kicking off Monday, November 14 at 4pm PT/7pm ET, you’ll get front-row access to the film’s stars as they make their way down the carpet by watching the live feed below.

The first of a two-part adaptation, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 is directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Gods and Monsters) from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the novel Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner star.

Summit Entertainment’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN-PART 1 is due in theaters November 18, 2011. PART 2 on November 16, 2012.

Visit the film’s official website: http://www.breakingdawn-themovie.com/

Follow the film on Twitter: @Twilight #BreakingDawn

“Like” it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/twilight

Win Passes To THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 Screening In St. Louis

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 brings back the major cast from all the previous films (Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner) and introduces five new vampire characters making up the Denali Coven. The much-loved and globally recognizable actors playing Bella, Edward, and Jacob… as well as the Cullens, Wolves, Humans, and Volturi are all back. Julia Jones and Booboo Stewart’s roles become more prominent in this chapter, as Leah and Seth Clearwater join Jacob’s new wolf pack.

All are joined by new cast members: MyAnna Buring as Tanya Denali, Casey LaBow as Kate Denali, and Maggie Grace as Irina Denali, as well as Christian Camargo as Eleazar Denali and Mia Maestro as Carmen Denali. In addition to the Denali Coven, dozens of new supernatural characters hailing from countries around the globe – including Egypt, Brazil, Ireland, Romania, England, the United States, Italy, and France – will be seen in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

Grace is excited for the fans to see the films. “We’re really honoring the book, and Stephenie is here and a big part of things,” she says. “Plus, the vampire side is fun and the mythology is fun. I understand that sense of wanting to get things right, the fans’ real commitment to detail, because I am a Jane Austen freak myself, so I do understand the feeling of ‘They can’t cut out that monologue!’ I do get that, but I think the fans will be happy.”

Even the new cast members were recognized by the series’ legions of supporters. “The fans are very serious about this. They’re all over the internet… that community is alive with discussion and information being passed,” says LaBow. “But fans are also outside the hotel, they keep their distance and are respectful – they just want to take a picture and say that they met one of us… have this tangible experience versus experiencing the phenomenon from a distance, via the screen or pictures in magazines. They’ve been so engrossed in these books and sometimes they tremble when they come up to you… they’re so excited. ‘We’re big Twilight fans, will you please sign.’ It’s really endearing and special. Twilight fans are a specific breed of devotee. It’s nice to see that they really care, it’s very important to them, and they make me feel proud to be a part of it.”

WAMG is giving away passes to a few lucky Twilight fans to see Summit Entertainment’s BREAKING DAWN – PART ONE early!

OFFICIAL RULES:
1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.
2. FILL OUT YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS BELOW. REAL FIRST NAME REQUIRED.
3. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: What is the name of Bella and Edward’s love child??
WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN THROUGH A RANDOM DRAWING OF QUALIFYING CONTESTANTS. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PASSES WILL NOT BE SUBSTITUTED OR EXCHANGED. DUPLICATE TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Forever is only the beginning…

The highly anticipated fourth installment of The Twilight Saga, directed by Academy Award® winner Bill Condon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.

In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson), plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by their ornate nuptials, a romantic honeymoon, and the tumultuous birth of their child… which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner).

With more of the romance, passion, intrigue, courage, and action that made Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse international blockbusters, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 begins the conclusion of the universally adored tale of love, boundless friendship, sacrifice, acceptance, and finding your true self.

Summit Entertainment’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN-PART 1 will be in theaters November 18, 2011. PART 2 on November 16, 2012.

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THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 1 – Sneak Peek “The Beginning of the End”


(L-R) ROBERT PATTINSON and KRISTEN STEWART star in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN-PART 1
Ph: Andrew Cooper © 2011 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All rights reserved

More BREAKING DAWN love for all you Twi-hards out there. Summit Entertainment has released the sneak peek featurette “The Beginning of the End”, from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN-PART 1, in theaters November 18.

The first of a two-part adaptation, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 is directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Gods and Monsters) from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the novel Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner star.

Summit Entertainment’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN-PART 1 is due in theaters November 18, 2011. PART 2 on November 16, 2012.

Visit the film’s official website: http://www.breakingdawn-themovie.com/ 
Follow the film on Twitter: @Twilight #BreakingDawn
“Like” it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/twilight