Twilight (2008 film)Twilight (2008 film)TwilightTwilight is a is a 20082008 AmericanAmerican romanticromantic--fantasy filmfantasy film directed by directed by Catherine HardwickeCatherine Hardwicke and based on the and based on the

novel of the same namenovel of the same name by by Stephenie MeyerStephenie Meyer. The protagonists of the film are . The protagonists of the film are Bella SwanBella Swan and and Edward CullenEdward Cullen, who are , who are played by played by Kristen StewartKristen Stewart and and Robert PattinsonRobert Pattinson, respectively. The premise focuses on a teenage girl and a , respectively. The premise focuses on a teenage girl and a vampirevampire who who

fall in love.fall in love.The project was in development for approximately three years at The project was in development for approximately three years at Paramount PicturesParamount Pictures before it was put into pre- before it was put into pre-

production by production by Summit EntertainmentSummit Entertainment. The novel was . The novel was adapted for the screenadapted for the screen by by Melissa RosenbergMelissa Rosenberg in late 2007, shortly in late 2007, shortly before the before the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. The film was primarily shot in . The film was primarily shot in WashingtonWashington and and OregonOregon in early in early 2008. 2008. TwilightTwilight was released in theaters on November 21, 2008, and grossed was released in theaters on November 21, 2008, and grossed US$US$35.7 million on its opening day. As of 35.7 million on its opening day. As of May 30, 2009, the film has grossed May 30, 2009, the film has grossed US$US$382,133,300 in worldwide 382,133,300 in worldwide box officebox office[[ and $148,771,132 in North American and $148,771,132 in North American

DVDDVD sales. The sales. The soundtracksoundtrack was released on November 4, 2008. was released on November 4, 2008.

PlotPlot Seventeen-year-old Seventeen-year-old Bella SwanBella Swan moves to moves to ForksForks, a small town on Washington state's rugged , a small town on Washington state's rugged

coast, to live with her father, Charlie, after her mother remarries to a minor league baseball coast, to live with her father, Charlie, after her mother remarries to a minor league baseball player. She is quickly befriended by many students at her new high school, but she is player. She is quickly befriended by many students at her new high school, but she is intrigued by the mysterious and aloof Cullen siblings. Bella sits next to intrigued by the mysterious and aloof Cullen siblings. Bella sits next to Edward CullenEdward Cullen in in biologybiology class on her first day of school; he appears to be disgusted by her, much to Bella's class on her first day of school; he appears to be disgusted by her, much to Bella's confusion. A few days later, Bella is nearly struck by a van in the school parking lot. confusion. A few days later, Bella is nearly struck by a van in the school parking lot. Edward inexplicably moves from some feet away and stops the vehicle with his hand. He Edward inexplicably moves from some feet away and stops the vehicle with his hand. He later refuses to explain this act to Bella and warns her against befriending him.later refuses to explain this act to Bella and warns her against befriending him.

After much research, Bella eventually discovers that Edward is a vampire, though he only After much research, Bella eventually discovers that Edward is a vampire, though he only consumes animal blood. The pair fall in love and Edward introduces Bella to his vampire consumes animal blood. The pair fall in love and Edward introduces Bella to his vampire family, family, CarlisleCarlisle, , EsmeEsme, , AliceAlice, , JasperJasper, , EmmettEmmett, and , and RosalieRosalie. Soon after, three nomadic . Soon after, three nomadic vampires—vampires—JamesJames, , VictoriaVictoria, and , and LaurentLaurent—arrive. James, a tracker vampire, is intrigued by —arrive. James, a tracker vampire, is intrigued by Edward's protectiveness over a human and wants to hunt Bella for sport. Edward and his Edward's protectiveness over a human and wants to hunt Bella for sport. Edward and his family risk their lives to protect her, but James tracks Bella to family risk their lives to protect her, but James tracks Bella to PhoenixPhoenix where she is hiding where she is hiding and lures her into a trap by claiming he is holding her mother hostage. James attacks Bella and lures her into a trap by claiming he is holding her mother hostage. James attacks Bella and bites her wrist, but Edward, along with the other Cullen family members, arrives before and bites her wrist, but Edward, along with the other Cullen family members, arrives before he can kill her. James is destroyed, and Edward sucks James's venom from Bella's wrist, he can kill her. James is destroyed, and Edward sucks James's venom from Bella's wrist, preventing her from becoming a vampire. A severely injured Bella is taken to a hospital. preventing her from becoming a vampire. A severely injured Bella is taken to a hospital. Upon returning to Forks, Bella and Edward attend their school prom. While there, Bella Upon returning to Forks, Bella and Edward attend their school prom. While there, Bella expresses her desire to become a vampire, which Edward refuses. The film ends with expresses her desire to become a vampire, which Edward refuses. The film ends with Victoria secretly watching the pair dancing, plotting revenge for her lover James' murder.Victoria secretly watching the pair dancing, plotting revenge for her lover James' murder.

CastCast The Cullens and the SwansThe Cullens and the Swans

BellaBella Kristen StewartKristen Stewart as as Bella SwanBella Swan, a seventeen-year-old girl who moves to the small town of , a seventeen-year-old girl who moves to the small town of

Forks, Washington from Forks, Washington from Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix, Arizona and falls in love with a vampire, Edward Cullen. and falls in love with a vampire, Edward Cullen. Her life is put in danger after a sadistic vampire decides to hunt herHer life is put in danger after a sadistic vampire decides to hunt her

CharlieCharlie Billy BurkeBilly Burke as as Charlie SwanCharlie Swan, Bella's father and Forks' Chief of Police, Bella's father and Forks' Chief of Police

EdwardEdward Robert PattinsonRobert Pattinson as as Edward CullenEdward Cullen, a 108-year-old vampire who was changed in 1918 and , a 108-year-old vampire who was changed in 1918 and

still appears to be seventeen. He is Bella's love interest and has the ability to still appears to be seventeen. He is Bella's love interest and has the ability to read mindsread minds, with , with the exception of Bella's, along with superhuman speed and strength.the exception of Bella's, along with superhuman speed and strength.

Doctor CarlisleDoctor Carlisle Peter FacinelliPeter Facinelli as as Carlisle CullenCarlisle Cullen, a compassionate 300-plus-year-old vampire who looks to be , a compassionate 300-plus-year-old vampire who looks to be

in his mid-20s. He serves as the town's physician and is the father figure of the Cullen family.in his mid-20s. He serves as the town's physician and is the father figure of the Cullen family.

EsmeEsme Elizabeth ReaserElizabeth Reaser as as Esme CullenEsme Cullen, Carlisle's vampire wife and a mother figure to the Cullen , Carlisle's vampire wife and a mother figure to the Cullen

familyfamily

AliceAlice Ashley GreeneAshley Greene as as Alice CullenAlice Cullen, a vampire who can see the future based on decisions that , a vampire who can see the future based on decisions that

people make.people make.

JasperJasper Jackson RathboneJackson Rathbone as as Jasper HaleJasper Hale, a member of the Cullen family who can manipulate , a member of the Cullen family who can manipulate

emotions. He is the newest member of the Cullen family, and thus has the most difficulty emotions. He is the newest member of the Cullen family, and thus has the most difficulty maintaining their feeding only on animals rather than humans lifestyle.maintaining their feeding only on animals rather than humans lifestyle.

RosalieRosalie Nikki ReedNikki Reed as as Rosalie HaleRosalie Hale, a Cullen family member described as the most beautiful person in , a Cullen family member described as the most beautiful person in

the world. She is incredibly hostile toward Bella throughout the entire film.the world. She is incredibly hostile toward Bella throughout the entire film.

EmmettEmmett Kellan LutzKellan Lutz as as Emmett CullenEmmett Cullen, physically the strongest vampire of the family., physically the strongest vampire of the family.

Nomadic vampiresNomadic vampires

JamesJames Cam Gigandet as James, the leader of a group of nomadic vampires which intends to kill

Bella. He is Victoria's mate and a gifted tracker, due to his unparalleled senses.

VictoriaVictoria• Rachelle Lefèvre as Victoria, James' mate who assists him in finding Bella.

LaurentLaurent• Edi Gathegi as Laurent, the most civilized member of James' coven.

HumansHumans

RenRenééee Sarah ClarkeSarah Clarke as as Renée DwyerRenée Dwyer, Bella's mother who lives in Arizona with her new husband, , Bella's mother who lives in Arizona with her new husband,

Phil Phil

JacobJacob Taylor LautnerTaylor Lautner as as Jacob BlackJacob Black, an old childhood friend of Bella and a member of the , an old childhood friend of Bella and a member of the QuileuteQuileute

tribe.tribe.

BillyBilly Gil BirminghamGil Birmingham as as Billy BlackBilly Black, Jacob's father and a friend of Charlie., Jacob's father and a friend of Charlie.

AngelaChristian Serratos as Angela Weber, one of Bella's new friends in Forks.

MikeMike Michael WelchMichael Welch as as Mike NewtonMike Newton, one of Bella's new friends who vies for her attention., one of Bella's new friends who vies for her attention.

JessicaAnna Kendrick as Jessica Stanley, Bella's first friend in Forks.

TylerTyler Gregory Tyree BoyceGregory Tyree Boyce as as Tyler CrowleyTyler Crowley, another one of Bella's classmates, also vying for , another one of Bella's classmates, also vying for

Bella's attention. (He nearly hits Bella with his van.) Bella's attention. (He nearly hits Bella with his van.)

EricEric Justin ChonJustin Chon as as Eric YorkieEric Yorkie, another one of Bella's classmates who vies for her attention., another one of Bella's classmates who vies for her attention.

MusicMusic The score for The score for TwilightTwilight was composed by was composed by

Carter BurwellCarter Burwell,with the rest of the soundtrack chosen ,with the rest of the soundtrack chosen by music supervisor by music supervisor Alexandra PatsavasAlexandra Patsavas.Meyer was .Meyer was consulted on the soundtrack, which includes music by consulted on the soundtrack, which includes music by MuseMuse and and Linkin ParkLinkin Park, bands she listened to while , bands she listened to while writing the novels.The original soundtrack was writing the novels.The original soundtrack was released on November 4 by released on November 4 by Chop Shop RecordsChop Shop Records in in conjunction with conjunction with Atlantic RecordsAtlantic Records. The soundtrack . The soundtrack debuted at number 1 on the debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200Billboard 200 for the for the chart week of chart week of November 22November 22..

Home mediaHome media The film was released on DVD in The film was released on DVD in North AmericaNorth America on on

March 21, 2009 through midnight release parties, and March 21, 2009 through midnight release parties, and sold over 3 million units in its first day. It was sold over 3 million units in its first day. It was released on April 6, 2009 in the released on April 6, 2009 in the U.K.U.K..Bonus features .Bonus features include about 10 to 12 extended or deleted scenes, include about 10 to 12 extended or deleted scenes, montages and music videos, behind-the-scenes montages and music videos, behind-the-scenes interviews, a "making-of" segment, and commentary interviews, a "making-of" segment, and commentary featuring Hardwicke, Stewart, and Pattinson.The Blu-featuring Hardwicke, Stewart, and Pattinson.The Blu-Ray edition of the film was also released on March Ray edition of the film was also released on March 21, 2009 in select locations, but was made more 21, 2009 in select locations, but was made more widely available at most retailers on May 5, 2009.widely available at most retailers on May 5, 2009.

Awards and nominations • AwardCategoryWinner/NomineeResultBravo's A-List

AwardsA-List BreakoutRobert PattinsonWon International Film Music Critics AssociationBest Original Score For A Horror/Thriller FilmCarter BurwellNominated MTV Movie AwardsBest MovieSummit EntertainmentWonBest Female PerformanceKristen StewartWonBreakthrough MaleRobert PattinsonWonBreakthrough MaleTaylor LautnerNominatedBest KissKristen Stewart & Robert PattinsonWonBest FightRobert Pattinson vs. Cam GigandetWonBest Song from a MovieDecode by ParamoreNominatedSaturn AwardsBest Fantasy FilmSummit EntertainmentNominated Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film: Supporting Young ActressChristian SerratosWon

SequelsSequels New MoonNew Moon (also known as (also known as The Twilight Saga: New MoonThe Twilight Saga: New Moon) is an upcoming ) is an upcoming romanticromantic--fantasy filmfantasy film

scheduled for release on November 20, scheduled for release on November 20, 20092009. It is based on the . It is based on the novel of the same namenovel of the same name by by Stephenie MeyerStephenie Meyer and is the sequel to 2008's and is the sequel to 2008's TwilightTwilight, which is based on Meyer's , which is based on Meyer's previous novelprevious novel. Directed . Directed by by Chris WeitzChris Weitz, the film will star , the film will star Kristen StewartKristen Stewart, , Robert PattinsonRobert Pattinson, and , and Taylor LautnerTaylor Lautner,,[2][2] reprising their reprising their roles as roles as Bella SwanBella Swan, , Edward CullenEdward Cullen, and , and Jacob BlackJacob Black, respectively. , respectively. Melissa RosenbergMelissa Rosenberg returns as the returns as the screenwriter for the film. She handed in a draft of the film script during the opening weekend of screenwriter for the film. She handed in a draft of the film script during the opening weekend of TwilightTwilight. .

Summit EntertainmentSummit Entertainment greenlitgreenlit the sequel in late November 2008, following the early success of the sequel in late November 2008, following the early success of TwilightTwilight..

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

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

EclipseEclipse A film adaptation of A film adaptation of EclipseEclipse is tentatively scheduled for release on June 30, 2010.It will be the is tentatively scheduled for release on June 30, 2010.It will be the

third installment of the third installment of the TwilightTwilight film series, following 2008's film series, following 2008's TwilightTwilight and 2009's and 2009's New MoonNew Moon. . Summit EntertainmentSummit Entertainment greenlitgreenlit the film in February 2009. Since the film in February 2009. Since New MoonNew Moon director director Chris WeitzChris Weitz will be in post-production for will be in post-production for New MoonNew Moon when when EclipseEclipse begins shooting, he will begins shooting, he will not be directing the third film.Instead, not be directing the third film.Instead, EclipseEclipse will be helmed by director will be helmed by director David SladeDavid Slade, with , with

Melissa Rosenberg returning as screenwriter.Filming is expected to begin in August 2009.Melissa Rosenberg returning as screenwriter.Filming is expected to begin in August 2009.

Summit Entertainment released a plot summary of Summit Entertainment released a plot summary of EclipseEclipse on February 20, 2009, which says,on February 20, 2009, which says,

““"As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and "As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death."death."

Breaking DawnBreaking DawnFilm potentialFilm potential Summit Entertainment, who created the film adaptation of the first novel in the series, Summit Entertainment, who created the film adaptation of the first novel in the series, TwilightTwilight, announced in November 2008 , announced in November 2008

that they had obtained the rights to the rest of the books in Meyer's series, including that they had obtained the rights to the rest of the books in Meyer's series, including Breaking DawnBreaking Dawn.[19] Though Summit has .[19] Though Summit has not yet officially greenlit the project, star Robert Pattinson stated that there are plans for a not yet officially greenlit the project, star Robert Pattinson stated that there are plans for a Breaking DawnBreaking Dawn film.[20] Meyer film.[20] Meyer stated in her stated in her Breaking DawnBreaking Dawn FAQ that if one were to be created, it would have to be made into two movies because "it's hard FAQ that if one were to be created, it would have to be made into two movies because "it's hard to imagine it fitting into ninety minutes. The book is just so long! I can't imagine how to distill it—if I could, the book would to imagine it fitting into ninety minutes. The book is just so long! I can't imagine how to distill it—if I could, the book would be shorter".[3] She also believes it may be impossible to film due to Renesmee, writing that an actress could not play her be shorter".[3] She also believes it may be impossible to film due to Renesmee, writing that an actress could not play her because she is a baby but has complete awareness, and that "the one thing that I've never seen is a CGI human being who truly because she is a baby but has complete awareness, and that "the one thing that I've never seen is a CGI human being who truly looks real"; however, she went on to state that "they develop amazing new technologies everyday, and we've got a little time looks real"; however, she went on to state that "they develop amazing new technologies everyday, and we've got a little time left".[3]left".[3]