Interview with Eclipse Director David Slade

David Slade, who will be directing the sequel to New Moon, Eclipse, has a new interview with Fearnet. He says–

What will differ about Slade’s Twilight? “I don’t really know. We haven’t even started shooting yet.” While the director says he has a basic idea of what he wants to do with it, he is more concerned with telling a good story than being “different.” “It is darker, and there is a lot more action than the previous two,” he admits. “The third book is from Bella’s point of view, but the film will be more objective.” And just how will he do that? “We are going to focus on the origin stories of several characters, like Jacob, and show how Bella will decide between Edward and Jacob.”

Read the whole piece over at Fearnet.

--Kitzie

Source: http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/06/interview-with-eclipse-director-david-slade/

Chris Weitz: New Moon Like a “Victorian Narrative Painting”

MetroNews has a great new interview with New Moon director Chris Weitz. In it, he talks about some of the differences we’ll see in New Moon compared to Twilight, including the visual look of the movie–

Q. You’re a very visual director. What’s your vision for New Moon?

A. We’ve got an amazing visual effects team. The whole idea is to use the full palette of colors, to have our shadows be very dark and to have our colours be very rich so that we can experience the full range of emotional texture. The idea is that this will look like a Victorian narrative painting in a way, with those medieval jewel-like colours as well as very glossy deep blacks, and for the composition of the frames to be classical. In some ways, this is going to be a rather old-fashioned film. There are elements that incorporate the latest technology and there are things that are very dynamic in the action scenes. But it’s more Dr. Zhivago than Iron Man.

Sounds awesome! Read the rest of the interview at MetroNews.

--Kitzie

Source: http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/06/chris-weitz-new-moon-like-a-victorian-narrative-painting/

Chris Weitz at New Moon Press Conference in Italy

Director Chris Weitz and others involved in the production of New Moon gave a press conference in Montepulciano, Italy yesterday. Also present were producers Bill Bannerman and Wyck Godffrey as well as the Mayor of Montepulciano. TwilightItalia was there and has this to report as to what they said–

“We love both of Volterra and Montepulciano, as well as throughout Tuscany. Of course the book by Stephenie Meyer talks about Volterra, but as always in the cinema, we had to take into account some logistical needs that we did try different location also ended up deciding to run in Montepulciano. We hope to be able to really do justice to both Volterra that in Montepulciano “

As to why Chris Weitz chose Montepulciano over Volterra,

Chris Weitz said that he opted for a need for symmetry and photography. It also took the occasion to say that both cities are beautiful. He added that if there is someone to “blame” for this decision then that’s him because he was a very strong wish of the square instead of Montepulciano to Volterra. And I tell you my impression when he spoke you could see clearly that he has done a very professional choice based on that of which in his view, the film needed to make up.

TwilightItalia says they’ll have the full video later this week. You can view more of their report at the machine translated version of the original page.

--Kitzie

Source: http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/05/chris-weitz-at-new-moon-press-conference-in-italy/

Short Videos from New Moon Shoot in Italy

Here’s a fantastic if brief video from the New Moon shoot in Italy. It shows some of the many red-clad extras parading the street for the St. Marcus festival that will be in the movie, and through the crowd comes the Yellow Porsche that Alice Cullen will be driving.


UPDATE: Here are some more videos of the Yellow Porsche as well as Kristen Stewart and director Chris Weitz on the set of New Moon:








--Kitzie

Source: http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/05/short-video-from-new-moon-shoot-in-italy/

Montepulciano New Moon Extra Reveals Shooting Details

Check out this amazing account from an extra on the set of New Moon on their experience so far on the set–

The crew was very quick and organized, and divided all the extras into groups: “the drivers”, “the reds”, and “the blacks”. We felt like the prey of the production company. They then offered us breakfast, which I was grateful for since my stomach was complaining more than Rosalie. Me and all the other drivers (there were about a hundred of us), were then told to park in the front of the main entrance of the town, where a yellow Porsche was also parked! My God, what a beautiful car! The rest of the extras were taken inside the city wall, where they would be shooting the reunion between Edward and Bella later in the week.

The wait was unnerving. And extremely long. In the meantime, we learned the shooting schedule: Monday is rehearsals, Tuesday inside the city again, Wednesday and Thursday in the city square (Where there is expected to be 1000 extras), and Friday was for any needed reshoots. While I was waiting, I saw a really pretty girl with brown hair in jeans and t-shirt. For a second I thought it was Kristen Stewart, but then I realized it was her stunt double. The similarities between the two was striking, especially from behind.

At around 10pm, it’s our turn. When arrived in front of the door, Chris Weitz’s assistant, Bill, arranged the order of all the cars. Every time he looked at me and my car, he smiled. They then began tests with the Porsche, with Bella’s and Alice’s stunt doubles. And here’s the funny part: Alice had a stunt MAN, instead of a woman. He was wearing a headscarf, sunglasses, a red leather glove and a long grey coat with big silver buttons. Bella’s stunt double, instead, was dressed very simply, wearing only a green sweater and jeans.

The tests of the Porsche were seemingly never-ending, they really wanted it to be perfect. They did not overlook even the smallest detail: everything -from the placement of the car to all the car sounds- had to be just right. They even were overly careful with all the red flags placed around Montepulciano. The crew was sweaty and shouting us to get in our places, to which we obliged. Bill (Weitz’s assistant) was always calm and smiling, every once in a while stopping to talk to us on set.

You can read the rest at the RobPattzNews blog!

--Kitzie

Source: http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/05/montepulciano-new-moon-extra-reveals-shooting-details/

Chris Weitz Spotted in Montepulciano, Italy

New Moon director Chris Weitz was spotted in Montepulciano, Italy planning out how to shoot some scenes with production crews. Check out the pic and video from Yunfa. She says–

The director of New Moon, Chris Weitz in the little Montepulciano, having a pre-production meeting with the crew. They were discussing about shots and frames, where to film and how to do it.
When he got out of the car I said “Hi Chris”, he answered and to my “It’s pretty hot in here, huh?!” added a “Yes it is!”

--Kitzie

Source: http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/05/chris-weitz-spotted-in-montepulciano-italy/

EW Exclusive Article on New Moon is Now Online

EW’s new article about New Moon with exclusive pictures from the Vancouver set has hit their website. You’ll definitely want to check out the whole thing, including this–

One of director Weitz’s creative challenges is Edward’s long absence in the novel: ”Rob was the first guy to say to me, ‘You know, you don’t really need to have too much of me in this film.’ I don’t want him too present, so his apparition will be a subtle, flitting effect — clearly a reflection of Bella’s will and desire to see him.”

Read the rest at EW.com.

--Kitzie

Source: http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/05/ew-exclusive-article-on-new-moon-is-now-online/

Exclusive New Moon Article in Entertainment Weekly!

There is an article about New Moon in the issue of Entertainment Weekly hitting newsstands soon, and it has some amazing never-before-seen pictures from the movie shoot in Vancouver. The juicy pics include Edward kissing Bella, Laurent in a purple jacket touching Bella’s face, and Bella’s dress with the papercut scene!

Be on the lookout to buy your copy, as it looks to be a doozy of an article!

--Kitzie

Source: http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/05/exclusive-new-moon-article-in-entertainment-weekly/