Eclipse Trailer is Here!

In case you live in a time zone that doesn't get Oprah's show till 4pm, this will hold you over. It's amazing! Happy Friday!

Thank You David Slade!

Tweeted from David Slade:

"Howard Shore composer and conductor at Abbey Rd Studios with Orchestra. Our sound score recording is complete and there are no words to describe it. The film just got more exciting. "

Seriously, this gave me goosebumps. I love the soundtracks to movies, but oh my, a score composed just so, can emotionally take me right back to a scene. I think it's more invaluable to a film. Now to hear how taken back David was by the finishing...well, it's gotta be good!

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner- June 5, 2010

From Stephenie:

March 30, 2010

Surprise!

I have a new book coming out. It's called The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. Well, it's more of a novella than an actual book—my version of a short story.

Actually, this has been a surprise to me, too. The reason why it's a surprise was that I never intended to publish this story as a stand-alone book. I began this story a long time ago—before Twilight was even released. Back then I was just editing Eclipse, and in the thick of my vampire world. I was thinking a lot about the newborns, imagining their side of the story, and one thing led to another. I started writing from Bree's perspective about those final days, and what it was like to be a newborn.

This story was something that I worked on off and on for a while, just for fun, in between the times I was writing or editing other Twilight novels. Later, when the concept for The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide came up, I thought that might be a good place for Bree. Her story is a nice complement to Eclipse; it explains a lot of the things that Bella never knew. So I dusted it off and finished it up for placement in the Guide.

At the same time, it came in handy for the Eclipse film. Melissa (Rosenberg, the screenwriter) had a ton of questions about what exactly was going on in Seattle, how Victoria managed things, what Riley was like, etc. I let her read what I had then, and later gave the whole thing to the director, David Slade. David asked if Xavier, Bryce, and Jodelle (Riley, Victoria, and Bree) could read it as well, so all the parties involved would end up having a really strong foundation for their characters before the cameras started rolling. I was pleased that this side of the story would make it into the film and was looking forward to including it in the Guide.


(Keeping it confidential: Here is Jodelle next to the bucket of waterlogged ashes that were once the pages of her copy of the Bree manuscript.)

Then I got the news: my "short story" was nearly 200 pages long when typeset. It was too long to fit into the Guide—without ending up with a tome as heavy as the Oxford English Dictionary. My publisher approached me with the idea of releasing the Bree story on its own. One of the major benefits of this plan was that it would be out before the movie, so people would get to know Bree before they saw her in the film. That made sense to me, and we decided to go ahead with it.

There was one thing I asked for: since this story had always been an extra for me, and was meant to be released with the Guide, I wanted to be able to offer it to my fans for free. You all have bought a ton of my books, and I wanted to give you this story as a gift. My publisher was awesome and embraced this idea. We still wanted to also produce a physical book with a cool cover (see below) that you can add to your set if you like, but starting at noon on June 7th until July 5th, it will also be available online at www.breetanner.com.


One other aspect of this release is the plan to give a more important gift to people who really need it. One dollar of each book purchased in the US from the first printing will be donated to the American Red Cross for their relief efforts in Haiti and Chile and other parts of the world where people are in great need. We're going to have an option online as well, so you can choose to make a donation if you want when you read the story online. I hope you will. I think that we can really help a lot of people with this.

I really hope you all enjoy this story. I had a blast writing it. I'm glad that after all this time cooling her heels in my files, Bree finally gets her chance to shine.

Thanks for all the support,

Steph

Eclipse: It all begins with a choice

Woo Hoo! Love the tag line "It all begins with a choice." They are all looking good on the newest poster.

First Real Look at Eclipse

Oh my goodness! I had chills and was completely speechless this morning when this was posted. Thank you Summit! I'm excited to see it on the big screen as it is shown before Remember Me...which opens tomorrow!!! Are you planning on seeing it?

How about your thoughts on the trailer?

I love it!

New Eclipse Stills & Cast Appearances

Oh happy Friday friends! Sit back and enjoy these new stills released this week....yes, drool away all you Team Edward fans! (I know I am)

I mean, seriously....she gets paid to hang out with & smooch Rob?

What are you thinking so far? Eclipse has so very much to live up to...how are they doing in your opinion? AND I know you heard through the grapevine....The first official Eclipse trailer is being released with Rob's new movie Remember Me. Way to go Summit!

Upcoming Cast Appearances:

Taylor and Kristen are presenting an award on the Oscar's.

What will she be wearing?!

Rob's promoting Remember Me on The View on March 2nd

Eclipse Stills and New Charity News

I don't think I even really need to explain these meadow scene stills.

...just oooh and awww, it's ok...

About Twihards 4 Charity:

Twihards4Charity is about uniting the millions of Twilight fans and putting their power towards making a difference where it’s needed the most. We are connecting brands, sponsors and celebrities to provide Twilight-themed products that you love to benefit charity.

So with each purchase $5 goes to charity..right now it's to Haiti. Very Cool!

Your roses doubled to 24 Premium long stem roses
Pre-order New Moon DVD
Collectible Twilight Chocolate Candy Bars
Exclusive Hallmark Twilight Card/Poster
Clear or silver vase available at additional cost

246 Days Till.....

If you guys think I am excited for New Moon- well, hang on to your apples, because Eclipse is my favorite! I cannot wait to see how they interpret the third book in the series.

"Seth Clearwater" Dishes

Boo Boo Stewart is our Seth :)

He's a little cutie and has such a huge part in Eclipse.

And he gives us some juicy details...the Twilight Saga will be 5 movies total!

Whoa! Check it out!

What do you think will be after Breaking Dawn?

Or will they make 2 movies from BD?

I think that would be so smart of Summit.

BD has so much going on- definitely worth making 2 movies from.

New Moon Trailer- link

ok, this is an official released trailer :) cheered me up a bit after a not so hot day.

dakota is so jane!
enjoy!

oh btw, eclipse is set to premier on june 30, 2010!!!

Eclipse Starts Rehersals & Filming!

'Twilight's Peter Facinelli Muscles Up for 'Eclipse'

Thanks Entertainment Tonight!
"When Peter Facinelli starts rehearsals for 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,' he and Robert Pattinson and the rest of the gang will be spending a whole week on fight training.

"What happens in 'Eclipse' is Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard) comes back and she builds an army of new-born vampires, which are basically new-bitten vampires that are blood-crazed," Peter tells ET. "She is trying to get this army to come after us so she can get to Bella (Kristen Stewart), so we team up with the werewolves to attack these newly bitten vampires."

Peter is leaving for rehearsals for the new movie today, and he says that there are two weeks of rehearsals before the fight training, so his wife Jennie Garth and his girls will probably come up to visit.

"I try not to go more than two weeks without seeing the kids," he says. "That is my general rule. After two weeks, it gets to be too long and the kids are, 'Who are you?' I am on 'Eclipse' for three months. I will go back and forth. I am going to have them come up for the fight training so they can see what dad does."

The 35-year-old actor says he considers the 'Twilight' cast his second family: "We are really like a family off and on set. I love each and every one of the cast members like they are my kids."

As soon as 'Eclipse' wraps, Peter will start shooting the second season of his Showtime series, "Nurse Jackie."

"What is fun for me is to play two characters that have the same occupation, but they are 180 degrees apart," he tells ET."

Eclipse and new Moon Movie News