Chris Weitz: Interviewed on Metro Canada

Metro Canada continues their New Moon series of interviews. Today’s interview is with Chris Weitz.

Q. How does it feel to take over directorial duties of such a successful franchise?

A. On the one hand, it’s exciting to take over a successful franchise. On the other, it’s daunting. There are so many fans who have high expectations for this film, but it’s made easy by the fact that I inherited this amazing cast who are certainly very talented. So half of the time, I’m just overjoyed to be a part of this and the other half, I’m nervous that I’m going to be hunted down and killed by a pack of 14-year-old teenage girls in about a year’s time!”

Tomorrow they will be posting an interview with Kristen Stewart.

It’s Official: New Moon Trailer Breaks Records

According a Press Release via PR Newswire:

Film’s First Movie Trailer Receives 10.6 Million Online Views in its First Week Through Launch Partners MySpace and MTV

LOS ANGELES, June 9 /PRNewswire/ — The movie trailer for Summit Entertainment’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON received 10.6 million online views in its first week from the trailer’s domestic launch partners, MySpace and MTV. The trailer views on MySpace set a new record for the site with a total of 4.2 million online views within the first 24 hours and a total of 7.8 million within the first seven days. After being seen by 5.3 million viewers during its broadcast debut during the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, the trailer also received a total of 2.8 million online views on MTV.com within the first week.

The achievement is not only a record for MySpace, but also surpassed the views of the third and final trailer for the first film TWILIGHT, which received 3.2 million views in its first 48 hours online.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, and directed by Chris Weitz will be released November 20, 2009.”

And in case you want to see a slo-mo, hi-def version of Jacob’s transformation, Kaleb Nation has edited that possibility for you.

MetroNews Canada New Moon Set Report

MetroNews Canada has post the first of what they are stating is a five part series on a visit to the set of New Moon. It would seem that they were there the day that the crew filmed school exterior shots.

“Young fans surrounding Burnaby Park in Vancouver are the borderline between the real world and the one conjured up by Stephenie Meyer, author of the popular Twilight book series.

Within the lush emerald landscape, Hollywood is hard at work. While caterers are preparing snacks and warm drinks for the 80 teenage extras, director Chris Weitz is preparing to film the first sequence of the day. “Action!” he finally yells, and another long day of shooting begins.”

TY Eyes of Amber.

Before anyone asks, we have not yet heard what date we will be allowed to go live with our set reports.

New Moon Trailer

Our prediction: It will beat the odds and outsell the original at the box office. Sequels almost never sell more than the originals. This one is going to do it.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON trailer in HD

RadarOnline: Montepulciano Piazza Footage

Once again since this is pretty spoilerish, we are only linking rather than embedding. The footage is video of what we only saw still pictures of the other day. Near the end you can see Chris Weitz giving direction to Robert Pattinson on where to stand and what sequence of body stances were wanted for the reveal in the sun.

Check it out on RadarOnline. TY to Mary for the heads up

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Also, in case people were wondering how we decide what to link vs. what to post, here’s the deal:

If it’s officially released studio footage or fan photos/video that aren’t uber spoilery (like Jessica and Bella standing outside a movie theater: granted in the book, but not what you would call a high intensity plot point) we post the pics/vid.

If it’s behind the scenes of footage that is grabbed by people standing behind public barricades that is of a high intensity plot point (like the Volterra scenes) we only link.

If it’s illegally obtained (like breaking into the prop trailer) or is of a harrassing nature to the actors on their private time, we don’t post.

If we are given access to footage that we can only release on a certain date and time, we don’t release even if it leaks early elsewhere as it would be a violation of a contract.

Sneak Peak at the New Moon Trailer

Et logoEntertainment Tonight has posted fifteen seconds worth of footage from New Moon.  The complete strailer will be shown at the MTV movie awards on Sunday night at 9pm EST.

We are linking to the video for those of you who wish to stay spoiler free.  But seeing as it is a trailer, I can’t imagine any fans not enjoying hearing Bella say the line that was missing from Twilight.

New Moon Piazza Photo Montage

One fan has strung together a series of photos all acquired from different sources and angles to represent what the filming looked like from Edward’s appearance, to Bella’s run through the fountain, to the kiss, to Bella finally dragging Edward back into the shadows.

Again we are linking so if you are trying to stay spoiler free you aren’t forced into seeing images.

Filming continues today in the piazza, close-up shots of previous footage and additional background.

More Photos of Piazza Scene Via Twifans

Again we are only going to link so people aren’t spoiled if they don’t want to be.

Note that the make-up dept made sure that Kristen has a scar on her arm from James.

Photos on Twifans.

Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson in Reunion Photos

The pictures are pretty spoilerish. So we are only going to link rather than post so people aren’t forced into seeing if they don’t want to.

Also despite reports that a stunt woman would be plowing through the fountain, Kristen clearly did it herself. Also Robert ( as much as you can tell from the telephoto lens) has obviously been working out.  Not quite Taylor’s 8 pack, but ripped nonetheless.

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New Moon: It’s Almost a Wrap

According to his Twitter, Charlie Bewley has finished his part.  Pretty much you can logically infer that if he’s done so is Daniel Cudmore, and quite possibly Dakota Fanning.
extras marching in on piazza grande on TwitpicI'm pretty sure that's kristen... blurry too *crying* on Twitpic

Photos via Twitter, Bauxine7.

On today’s agenda is the Bella dashes across the plaza with 1,500 extras in red cloaks scene. Given the temperatures (over 90 degrees yesterday) we hope they have plenty of water on hand, because those folks in the cloaks are going to be dropping like flies otherwise. Of course, since the weather never cooperates, it was uncharacteristically cloudy this morning.

There are masses of people who have flocked to Montepulciano from all over the world.  Barricades are up for the crowds to stand behind. Yesterday the crowds could see the walk through and rehearsal in the main piazza, but today all has been blocked off.