Filming New Moon: The staff’s perspective

The Vancouver Sun has a new article up about what it’s been like for the production team to film in Vancouver.

When asked why all the secrecy, here was the response of co-producer Bill Bannerman

“To preserve the content of the material you’re trying to capture, with such a large fan base who know the nuances of the books so well, you have to go over-and-above ordinary means of protection. It’s to give the director and the group the space they need to work,” he said, adding the fan fervour is understandable.

It’s the nature of the beast. They analyze and want to know, but you’re building a film one shot at a time. So when people see only one piece of the puzzle, they might take it out of context. It only represents two per cent of the grander scheme.”

It also seems like Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart had just as much fun filming on the beach as the last time they were there, the day we were on set and Catherine Hardewicke described as “the day that made grown men cry” and “My worst day of filming ever.”

According to The Sun, Joan Miller, head of the Vancouver Island North Film Commission said:

“They [Kristen and Taylor] were there to do a job and they took it very seriously,” she said, shivering as she recalled how Stewart and Lautner had to work in rain, howling wind and even snow at one point. “I was freezing and I was wearing fleeces so I can only imagine how they must have felt having to say their lines over and over dressed in T-shirts.”

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Forks HS Set Photos

Twi-Crack has a collection of candid photos that she took yesterday on the set of Forks High School.

She managed to capture all of the humans and Stephenie Meyer. Ashley Greene was also spotted, but no sign of Rob or Kristen.

Vancouver Sun Confirms: Stephenie Meyer On Set

According to the Vancouver Sun,

“Several dozen students and fans gathered at David Thompson secondary in Vancouver Tuesday hoping a for a glimpse of the stars on the set of Twilight: New Moon. They were not disappointed. A few lucky Twilighters saw series author Stephenie Meyer beyond the barricades set up outside the school cafeteria where filming is taking place.”

The filming at seemed to go off without a hitch. The crowd outside was orderly and didn’t cause any serious problem for the Vancouver police officer who was onsite. Unsurprisingly, given the plot, Robert Pattinson wasn’t on set.

The Humans Arrive

Adding to the worst kept secret in Vancouver (the fact that New Moon would be filming at an area high school), the humans are now in town. That’s right Justin Chon, Anna Kendrick, Christian Serratos, and Michael Welch were all snapped as they landed at the Vancouver airport.

Looks like Mike has finally restored his hair to it’s natural blonde state after it was dyed dark for both a theatrical production and a film.

Speaking of Michael Welch, he is starting a drive about mammogram awareness. Touched By Twilight has the full scoop:

I’d received an email from Michael’s publicist yesterday about this website that has set a goal to donate one mammogram a day during the month of April to a woman who cannot afford it herself. But they need our help – all you have to do is visit their site and their sponsors donate the money for a mammogram. Michael’s publicist said that Michael supports this drive and wanted TBT to put his name behind it and start spreading the word. You can find more information on this on our website here.