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MTV To Launch TV SPECIAL ULALUME: HOWLING AT NEW MOON

October 24, 2009

This just in from MTV:

MTV BRINGS KILLER MUSIC TO FANS IN TV SPECIAL
“ULALUME: HOWLING AT NEW MOON”

Cast from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” Introduces Exclusive Sneak-Peek from the Film in this Television Special Premiering October 30th on MTV, MTV2 & mtvU

From Super Psychos to Nightmare Dates, MTV Has
More Tricks and Treats In Store for Viewers this Halloween

MTV unleashes insane musical mayhem along with a sneak peek at an exclusive clip from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and commentary from cast members in the network’s first-ever Halloween special, “Ulalume: Howling at New Moon.”   The one-hour program, premiering on MTV at 9pm ET/PT on Friday, October 30, 2009, will feature explosive performances by Paramore, AFI, Dead By Sunrise and Kid Cudi as they rock the stage from MTV’s Ulalume Halloween Festival, hosted by tattoo vixen and star of L.A. Ink Kat Von D.  The show will also air on MTV2 at 10pm ET/PT, and on mtvU, MTV’s 24 hour college network, at 11 pm ET/PT.

“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” cast members will take part in the special with Kellan Lutz and Nikki Reed kicking off the TV program from one of the most feared haunted houses in North America.  Fans will salivate as Ashley Greene dishes on some of the rumors that have been swarming for months.  Additionally, during the Halloween special, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner will introduce an exclusive, sneak-peek clip from Summit Entertainment’s highly-anticipated film “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” which arrives in theaters on November 20, 2009.

“Ulalume” is the title of a poem by 19th century poet Edgar Allen Poe which possesses a rhythmic sound and repetition that gives the ballad a musical quality, inspiring the festival name.

Beginning Monday, October 26, 2009, fans can head to www.Halloween.MTV.com for a first look at some of the killer performances from the “Ulalume” festival, behind-the-scenes clips, and photos before the special airs on October 30, 2009.

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Edward and Bella Meet Timbaland?

October 20, 2009

This is a whole new genre. Up until not it was actors wanting to be in Twilight. Now it’s morphed into Edward and Bella’s road trip. See the rest of the story on MTV.

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New Moon By The Numbers

October 17, 2009

MTV talked to Fandango about the ticket buying phenomena that is The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Aside from just pure raw data about the number of seats sold, Fandango has been using a questionnaire for purchasers and shares their analysis with MTV. Here are just a few factoids:

“Obviously, ‘Twilight’ had a huge following of book readers before the first movie was released, but these results might indicate that the first movie broadened the ‘Twilight’ following and expanded its audience — and that many moviegoers started reading the books after seeing the movie.”

“68 percent of the ticket-buyers weren’t aware of the “Twilight” franchise until the first film was released in November 2008. So, in essence, only 32 percent of the fans who have bought “New Moon” tickets have been “Twilight” fans for longer than 12 months.”

“Sports-betting Web site Bookmaker.com has asked its odds-makers to determine how much “New Moon” will make in its opening weekend; 40 percent believe the film will take in somewhere between $66 million and $80 million. That total would put it on track to equal or exceed the receipts of the first film.”

There’s a whole list of other stats over on MTV.  The whole piece is, in our opinion, one of the better articles MTV has written on Twilight. It’s definitely worth a read.

Now we have to say we really agree with the article based on our very unscientific observations of who comments on our blog and forums and who we’ve seen at Twilight conventions run by three different companies this year where our staff was on the panels. We can’t count the number of people who only got into Twilight at like Christmas 2008. So often we’d meet people and have to explain that Stephenie had outtakes on her website, or they’d ask what is Midnight Sun.

The other thing about those new fans that is really cool is they all have that slightly obsessed, giddy, “I just have to share this with someone” thing that those of us who got into Twilight earlier all went through. For us it was kind of like being a high school senior and looking at a freshman who reminded us of ourselves a few years ago. It’s so cool just to see that raw enthusiasm out of people ranging from 10 to 80.  Plus these guys read 4 books in row and didn’t have to wait…not even, going to lie, Pel is slightly jealous about that.

The only downside we’ve seen is that when we now see mass gatherings of fans, the homemade tee shirts have all but disappeared. The commercial ones have taken over. We kind of miss that old school originality from back in the day when slogans like, “Edward Cullen: Cooler Than You Since 1917” were seen for the first time on a homemade shirt.

Anyway enough nostalgia before we get all weepy and start cyber hugging and singing Sarah McLachlan. We do have a poll because we are curious about some of the things in the MTV article.

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MTV To Give Away Soundtrack

October 7, 2009

This just in from MTV’s UK division:

“MTV has the exclusive play of Death Cab For Cutie’s Meet Me On The Equinox, from 1AM GMT on the 15/10/2009 [FYI 1:00am GMT is 8:00pm Eastern US Time today], featuring never seen before New Moon footage.

To celebrate the release of the theme song and the soundtrack MTV are giving away 10 copies of the soundtrack before it is released.”

Get the rest of the details on MTV UK.

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Rob-O-Lantern Contest

October 6, 2009

We’ve seen our share of Twilight Themed Jack-o-lanterns, but this is the first time we’ve heard a calling for a Rob-o-lantern. MTV’s Hollywood Crush has a contest going:

“Here’s the deal: We want you to bare your creative fangs and carve Rob’s likeness into one of those round, orange gourds. It can be Rob as Edward Cullen, Rob as Cedric Diggory, or Rob simply as his lovely self (perhaps executing his signature hair tousle or on the cover of yet another tabloid magazine). Take a pic of your perfect pumpkin and upload it to http://your.mtv.com with the label “Rob O’Lantern Contest.” The DEADLINE for the photo is October 23. The following week, we’ll reveal the top 3, with the grand-prize winner announced October 30.”

Check it out on Hollywood Crush.

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Death Cab For Cutie, Leaning Team Jacob?

September 10, 2009

You can get the rest of their interview on MTV where they talk about where their song might be. You may find their answer surprising.

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Ashley Greene Talks About Fight Training and Sunny Woes

September 10, 2009

Get more details on MTV

MTV also has up a gallery of some of Ashley’s most memorable screen and red carpet looks.

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The VMA Seating Chart is Out

September 10, 2009

So given the seating chart pictures found on MTV and press releases, here’s what we know.

In attendance:

-Robert Pattinson
-Kristen Stewart
-Taylor Lautner
-Ashley Greene
-Paramore
-Death Cab For Cutie

Rob, Kristen, and Taylor are sitting in that order with an invited guest spot next to them.  Behind them is seated Pink and in front of them is seated Taylor Swift and Chace Crawford.

It is unknown if the cast will walk the red carpet. At the Teen Choice awards Robert didn’t do the red carpet, rather he went directly inside.

Check it out at MTV.

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Jamie Campbell Bower Describes Caius’ Accent

September 10, 2009

The rest of Jamie’s interview can be found on MTV

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Ashley Greene MTV Correspondent

September 9, 2009

This just in from MTV:

MTV News once again takes the red carpet to new heights by giving the audience unprecedented access inside the VMAs during the “2009 VMA Preshow” on Sunday, September 13 at 8pm ET/PT.  MTV News reporters Sway & Tim Kash along with our celebrity guest fashion correspondent, Twilight’s Ashley Greene, will bring fans all the red carpet action from right outside New York’s iconic Radio City Music Hall. Inside the iconic venue, reporter Jim Cantiello & Kim Stolz will scour the backstage areas to track down all the VMA secrets and show last minute, behind the scenes prep.  MTV has also tapped popular video blogger iJustine (Justine Ezarik) to be our “Twitter Correspondent” during this year’s VMA Weekend and red carpet pre-show. iJustine (twitter.com/iJustine) has a following of more than 600,000 on twitter.  Justine will be analyzing worldwide Twitter responses as participants in the VMAs hit the red carpet through a new, engaging, real-time Twitter visualization experience provided by design firm Stamen (http://stamen.com/) and social media monitoring company Radian6 (http://www.radian6.com). Additionally, viewers tuning into the preshow will also get a first-look at the video for the highly anticipated movie “Fame.”

Also, MTV will team up with LiveU (www.LiveU.com) in producing live remote interviews with celebrities as they get dressed in their hotel rooms and make their way to the red carpet.  LiveU’s state of the art system will enable MTV News to transmit via cellular broadband technology without the use of satellites, microwaves or cable.

To get viewers ready for the big night, MTV will air a special VMA episode of “America’s Best Dance Crew” directly before the VMA pre-show at 7pm ET/PT.  To pay tribute, the remaining four crews will collaborate and perform routines to the best all-time Video Music Awards musical performances.

As previously announced, comedian Russell Brand will host the show, and Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Green Day, P!nk, Taylor Swift and Muse are confirmed to perform.  In addition, Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Nelly Furtado, Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester and Miranda Cosgrove are confirmed presenters. Wale and the legendary go go band UCB are the official VMAs house band and will collaborate with artists including The All-American Rejects, Pitbull and 3OH!3. The “2009 MTV Video Music Awards” will air live on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT) and on Sunday, September 20 at 5pm ET with Spanish subtitles on MTV Tr3ìs.

MTV is recognizing 50 young volunteers from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, City Year and YouthBuild USA for getting involved in their local communities by bringing them to the MTV VMA Awards to catch all of the night’s action.  Young people can find a wide range of ways to get active in their local communities with Serve.MTV.com, MTV’s new platform recently launched in response to surging youth interest in volunteerism and the President’s call for Americans to become more involved in service.   Find out more online at Serve.MTV.com, on Facebook or on MySpace.

MTV News and V CAST from Verizon Wireless are giving customers an All Access video pass to the 2009 VMAs, with an unprecedented inside look at the making of the biggest music event of the year. Verizon Wireless customers can sign up for VMA text alerts by texting VIP to 8911 to receive VMA news insider reports delivered directly to their Verizon Wireless phones.

Viewers can vote for the “Best New Artist” category throughout the show, live on September 13 by visiting vma.mtv.com.

MTV, Pepsi and Rock Band™ have created a new category at this year’s VMAs, “Best Performance in a Pepsi Rock Band Video” that allows fans, for the first time, to win their very own Moonman. This summer, contestants entered their original Rock Band™ music videos, which fans will then vote on to select the ultimate winner. Viewers can help decide which band will travel to the “2009 MTV Video Music Awards,” walk the red carpet, receive their Moonman, and be featured in an MTV produced promotional spot airing the night of the show by logging on to www.PepsiRockBand.com from August 8 – September 1.

Shugoll Research and Telescope are the Official Business Advisors of the “2009 MTV Video Music Awards” Nominee and Winner Voting periods.

Dave Sirulnick is Executive Producer. Ryan Kroft is Producer. Jonathan Mussman is Executive in Charge of Production. Steve Paley is Director. Whitney-Gayle Benta is Director of Talent.

Official sponsors of the “2009 MTV Video Music Awards” are 5 ® Gum, Febreze, Pepsi, Rhapsody ®, Sears, Taco Bell ®, U.S. Army and Verizon Wireless.

The “2009 MTV Video Music Awards” will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.2 billion people via MTV’s global network of 68 channels reaching 577 million households around the world as well as through syndication.  In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world.

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