Twilight (2008 film)
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| Directed by | Catherine Hardwicke |
| Produced by | Mark Morgan Greg Mooradian |
| Written by | Stephenie Meyer (novel) Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay) |
| Starring | Kristen Stewart Robert Pattinson Ashley Greene Peter Facinelli Elizabeth Reaser Jackson Rathbone Nikki Reed Kellan Lutz Taylor Lautner Billy Burke Cam Gigandet Rachelle Lefevre Edi Gathegi |
| Distributed by | Summit Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | December 12, 2008 (North America), January 8, 2009 |
| Country |  United States Australia |
| Language | English |
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Twilight is an upcoming film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novel of the same name.
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[edit] Plot synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Isabella Swan moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, Charlie. There, she finds herself drawn to a mysterious classmate, Edward Cullen, who is revealed to be a 108-year-old vampire. Although Edward discourages the romance, they soon fall in love. When the arrival of three nomadic vampires puts Bella's life in danger, Edward and his family must band together to save her before she is killed.[1]
[edit] Production
When Summit Entertainment reinvented itself as a full-service studio in April 2007, it began development of a film adaptation of the 2005 vampire novel Twilight written by Stephenie Meyer,[2] having picked up the rights from Paramount Pictures in a turnaround.[3] The company perceived the film as an opportunity to launch a franchise based on the success of Meyer's book and its sequels.[4] The following October, Catherine Hardwicke was hired to direct the film with Mark Lord and Melissa Rosenberg penning the script.[5] Production began in February 2008,[1] and filming lasted for about 3 months. Scenes were filmed primarily in Portland, Oregon.[6] Kalama High School is serving as the primary setting for the school in the book, having been chosen over Forks High School itself.[7] Other scenes were also filmed in St. Helens, Oregon.[8] The studio hopes to create a series of at least three films based on Meyer's books.[9]
[edit] Cast
- Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, a seventeen-year-old girl who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington.[9]
- Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, a 108-year-old vampire who appears seventeen. He is Bella's love interest. [9][10]
- Peter Facinelli as Carlisle Cullen, a four-hundred-year-old vampire who looks to be in his late 20s. He serves as the town's physician and is the father figure of the Cullen family.[11]
- Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen, Carlisle's vampire wife and a mother figure to the Cullen family.[11]
- Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen, a member of the Cullen family who can see the future.[11]
- Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale, also a member of the Cullen family and Alice's eternal love.[11]
- Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale, a beautiful vampire who is also a member of the Cullen family.[6]
- Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen, Rosalie's husband and true love.[11]
- Cam Gigandet as James, leader of a group of nomadic vampires who intends to kill Bella.[6]
- Rachelle Lefèvre as Victoria, James's mate who assists him in finding Bella.[6]
- Edi Gathegi as Laurent, the most civilized member of James's coven.[12]
- Sarah Clarke as Renée Dwyer, Bella's mother.[12]
- Billy Burke as Charlie Swan, Bella's father and Chief of Police in Forks.[13]
- Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, an old childhood friend of Bella's and a member of the Quileute tribe.[14]
- Gil Birmingham as Billy Black, Jacob's father and a friend of Charlie's.[12]
- Solomon Trimble as Sam Uley, a member of the Quileute tribe.[15]
- Christian Serratos as Angela Weber, one of Bella's new friends in Forks.[12]
- Michael Welch as Mike Newton, one of Bella's new friends who vies for her attention.[6]
- Anna Kendrick as Jessica Stanley, Bella's first friend in Forks.[9]
- Gregory Tyree Boyce as Tyler Crowley, another one of Bella's classmates also vying for Bella's attention.
- Justin Chon as Eric Yorkie, one of Bella's classmates who vies for her attention.[9]
- Matt Bushell as Phil Dwyer, Bella's Stepfather. [16]
- Ned Bellamy as Waylon Forge, one of Charlie's friends at the police station; this character is not featured in the book Twilight.[16]
- José Zúñiga as Mr. Molina, the Biology teacher at Forks High School; in the book Twilight, this character's name is Mr. Banner.[16]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Tatiana Siegel. "Kristen Stewart to star in 'Twilight'", Variety, 2007-11-15. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
- ^ Dave McNary. "New Summit unveils new projects", Variety, 2007-06-07. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
- ^ Steven Zeitchik. "Pattinson bites into 'Twilight' role", The Hollywood Reporter, 2007-12-26. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
- ^ Carolyn Giardina; Borys Kit. "Stewart enters 'Twilight' zone", The Hollywood Reporter, 2007-11-16. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
- ^ Michael Fleming. "Hardwicke to direct Meyer's 'Twilight'", Variety, 2007-10-02. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
- ^ a b c d e Larry Carroll. "'Twilight' Finds Its Latest Victims: Nikki Reed, Rachelle Lefevre Added To Cast", MTV, 2008-02-14. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
- ^ Paige Dickerson. "'Twilight' to film one or two days in LaPush", Peninsula Daily News, 2008-03-09. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ Darryl Swan. "'Twilight' descends on St. Helens", South Country Spotlight, 2008-04-02. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
- ^ a b c d e Larry Carroll. "'Twilight' Gives The Green Light To Anna Kendrick, Justin Chon For Book-Turned-Movie", MTV, 2008-02-07. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
- ^ Gregory Ellwood. "Set Visit: 'Twilight' Shines on Pattinson", MSN, 2008-04-22. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
- ^ a b c d e Larry Carroll. "'Twilight' Film's First Family Revealed: Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser Lead Cullen Clan", MTV, 2008-02-19. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
- ^ a b c d Full Cast & Crew. Hollywood. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
- ^ Marilyn Beck & Stacy Jenel Smith (2008-02-25). Tyson Beckford Enjoying Men's "Supermodel" Success/"Reno 911's Lennon Delivers the State of the State. Creators. Retrieved on 2008-02-26.
- ^ 'Twilight' to film one or two days in LaPush. Peninusula Daily News (2008-03-09). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ Role in Twilight lets student shine. Dailvanguard (2008-03-05). Retrieved on 2008-03-05.
- ^ a b c ***April 12, 2008***. Official Website. Retrieved on 2008-04-16.
[edit] External links
- Official Movie Site
- Twilight Movie at StephenieMeyer.com
- Twilight at the Internet Movie Database
- Twilight at Allmovie
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