Entertainment Weekly sent me this earlier today. I have no confirmation yet from Summit, so this is still not final:
Sources tell Entertainment Weekly that Summit Entertainment is about to hire Chris Weitz (The Golden Compass) as the shepherd for New Moon, the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling Twilight series
Chris Weitz
Weitz is best-known for his work with his brother Paul. The two directed and produced American Pie and then were nominated for an Academy Award for best screenplay for About a Boy, which they also co-directed. Chris’ first solo directing gig, The Golden Compass, didn’t do well stateside but was a hit internationally.
Twilight, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, has grossed more than $141 million so far, but Hardwicke had clashed with the studio during production. It was announced early this week that she would not be making New Moon. Weitz has a solid relationship with Summit’s top brass; he’s considered easy to work with and has experience with special effects. “He’s the quality-of-life-choice,” says one source. While Summit insists “we have not yet signed Chris Weitz to do New Moon,” and Weitz’s agency says no deal has been signed, other sources say the deal is imminent, and that Summit has stopped negotiations with other potential Moon directors. Summit had planned to announce this hiring decision on Sunday, Dec. 14, and could have Weitz in Vancouver, B.C. as early as Monday to start pre-production on the film.
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I am very very frustrated right now.
This week has been filled with all kinds of fail.
Hopefully there will be no harry poter/ twilight clash
I dont think I could pick one movie and I’d be at the theater all day haha
Hmm, no commment really; I mean About A Boy is a wonderful movie but obviously not Twilight-comparable, and I didn’t see Golden Compass so… I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. :]
not gonna lie, I miss Catherine Hardwicke lots already.
But I can give him a chance. Hopefully he can do a good job and stay true to the books.
I will miss CH’s enthusiasim dearly, but I belive the gender hype is dumb. I just hope he does a good job.
Im really excited, The Golden Compass was really good (I recommend it), and that also was based on a book, and from what I’ve heard stayed pretty true to it, so I can’t wait to see what he does with New Moon =)
I’m still bummed Catherine’s not coming back, but I’m starting to get over it. I love ‘About A Boy’ and have yet to see ‘The Golden Compass’ (i prefer to read the book before seeing the movie), so I guess I’m game for whatever he has to bring to the Twilight world. Hopefully he has read the books already. If not, soon, seeing as he has a very large set of expectations if he is in fact going to be directing ‘New Moon’. I wish him the best.
Well no deals have been signed so are we sure that it’s definite? As for the Golden Compass I haven’t seen the movie but this is an entirely new genre, cast and he has probably grown a lot as a director since 2006/2007.
I’m happy that he worked on Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, About a Boy and The Golden Compass as I liked the first two of the three and he has experience with book adaptations. I’m just going to let it play out and hope for the best… no need to bash him just yet.
I was really mad at Summit for this because Catherine was the fans director. There’s no doubt about it. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to be mad toward the new director. I will give him a chance I just REALLY hope he stays true to the books.
At this point I’m upset that Catherine left and almost neutral about Chris. I really loved her upbeat attitude and the fact that she was a fans director, which Chris may or may not be. So far the only thing that really worries me is the fact that he worked on American Pie and that is exactly how I hope Twilight won’t turn out… I’ll give him a chance until the movie comes out.
I want Catherine!!!
>_<
I will miss CH dearly!! SO SO DEARLY!! I loved her. She wanted a little extra time to make the movie perfect for us and it seems Summit only wants our money. It seems sad that they want the material things. But all I can say about Chris directing that I hope he doesn’t “teen” the movie. Ya know I mean he’s done American Pie! And if he screws up the movie (hopefully he doesn’t for his own sake and safety)(and if he gets it of course) then he will have a legion of teenage girls and possibly Twilight moms, that will want to bite his neck in the worst way possible! Not kidding. He would get sooooooo much hate mail!
I may be bashed for saying this, but I wasn’t thrilled with Hardwicke’s directing so I’m looking forward to a change. I also wasn’t thrilled with The Golden Compass, so I’m not sure how I feel about Weitz, either…
Wait… wasn’t Golden Compass NOTHING like the book? Hmph.
Maybe I will try what I did for the Twilight movie: have really, really low expectations, so no matter what I see, it will be better than what I expected.
I thought Catherine Hardwicke was great..it’s too bad it didn’t work out.
We will see how it goes with Chris..I am keeping my fingers crossed that Summit doesn’t push these sequels out sloppily and too quickly though!
I heard Rob and Kristen aren’t very happy either..I hope that doesn’t affect things..
I honestly dont want someone that directed American Pie to be directing New Moon. I liked Catherine Hardwicke. I guess I can’t assume Chris Weitz will be a bad director, though I did really enjoy Twilight. Ugh I dont know. It’s messed up. I absolutly lothe(is that spelled right?) when they change directors in the middle of a series because everything changes because each person has a different vision… ughhhhhh
American Pie and The Golden Compass hmm? I don’t quite know about this–IM REALLY WORRIED. But I suppose I was worried about Catherine at first, and she was good. I just always knew she was into the series as much as the Twilighters and would be faithful. I hope to God that this bugger knows what he’s getting into. And that he wont screw it up.
Nobody likes change, so I’m happy to take a wait and see attitude with any new director – whether its Chris Weitz or otherwise. Remember all the “bad press” RPattz got from fans when he was first cast – now I couldn’t see anyone else in that role…
I’m torn on the subject. I loved About A Boy, but then you have American Pie… How do you compare? Are the American Pie movies, a thing that brings him pride or a bad memory? I didn’t see The Golden Compass but from what I’ve read about it, it wasn’t true to book. That’s makes me uneasy. Who knows? We may be pleasantly surprised. (Or completely devastated, but let’s be optimistic! :D)
I hope he does well.
IN VANCOUVER??? OMGSH!!
I cant believe it’s finally in my city lol
I am just … freaking out. Truly, what are we supposed to think? Catherine was hard to work with? Does that mean she “in general” has a difficult professional work attitude or she fought tooth and nail to make the Twilight movie what it was? If she is considered difficult over accomplishing her vision at any cost and the studio is going with a director that is more easy going, does that mean he’ll roll over and not put forth an absolutely dynamic and decided vision? Well, that freaks me out! American Pie? The Golden Compass? I don’t see anything indie or documentary about his credentials. I do, however, see desired money makers and hype. Please no. I seriously thought the hurdle we had to bound over was just getting the movie made … not securing Catherine all over again and remaining on edge the entire pre, prod and post of filming. Okay, he deserves a chance but I wish Summit wouldn’t take the risk.
I’ve got to tell you guys, even though he makes me nervous, the budget is the real problem here.
Summit plans to shell out only 50mil for this next movie. That’s down right pathetic and scary as hell for a movie sure to be filled with CGI. At least, it NEEDS a lot of CGI to make it work.
Not happy at all. Mostly because Catherine is gone. She was perfect for this saga. I’ve seen The Golden Compass, and it was beautiful cinematography wise, but the movie lagged in some parts and apparently book fans shouted curses at him because the movie was a horrible adaptation of the book. They changed the ending because it was too controversial…well New Moon has a bunch of attempted suicides in the end lol. Now I’ve heard people say it was the screenwriters fault The Golden Compass was so awful, but the director should step in and help out with it, since they are directing everything. I have a feeling he was hired because him and Summit are good buddies and he will do whatever Summit wants him to do and not put up a fight for what’s right like Catherine did. At least with him we have hopes for a longer movie lol.
Basically, I’m beyond pissed at Summit. I have lost all respect for them. And I really feel bad for Weitz having to deal with this headache. And I feel bad for the actors, especially since a lot of them signed on just because they knew Catherine was directing. But it’s too late now, Summit is going to do what they want to cash in as much as they can as fast as they can and not care about the fans at all. Whatever.
That man ruined The Golden Compass. If I ever saw him in the street, I’d probably throw my shoe at him. The bok series is amazing; Phillip Pullman is amazing; the movie was just awful.
And, not only did dude direct The Golden Compass, but he did the screenplay too. Double fail.
I’m expecting New Moon to be astonishingly awful.
I miss Cathrine!!!
All I got to say is I REALLY REALLY hope Stephenie Meyer has a big hand in this to help it stay true to the books. The only work of Weitz I have seen are the AP movies. He just better not rush the movies and I hope he has good chemistry with the actors. and they better keep Taylor!!! >.<
I’m absolutely frightened.
This is the guy who botched Golden Compass on his first solo directorial debut. Even with a 180 million budget. Even with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig on the cast list. I’m not sure how big a “hit” it was internationally (as EW puts it) since it has faded into complete obscurity.
Do I think he can do New Moon with 50 million (which is the budget Summit is reportedly giving it)? No. Do I think he is ready to take on the series by Monday? No. This is a very possible train-wreck scenario. Based on his resume, it’s going to take a lot to convince me that he can do New Moon and Eclipse justice.
He doesn’t like the casting director’s choice of Taylor as Jacob. He is going to have a LOT of teenage girls (& twi-moms) hating him by the end of it if he casts someone else as it. Taylor is great. Catherine was great. Bring back Catherine!
Catherine did a really great job on the film, Twilight. I think she would make New Moon a great movie too. But since that option is out, and this Chris Weitz is chosen instead. I don’t know. It might be better if the film is made from a female’s perspective.
And I haven’t watch The Golden Compass yet. But some(or maybe more) said that it ruined the book. I just hope New Moon is going to turn out great. It should be great. It MUST be great. No doubt about that.
well hardwicke did a great job with twilight, so obviously there’s going to be misgivings about the change of director. I also hope the as a guy he gets the romance part of this right. (not to be sexist or anything but hardwicke as i said did a great job with it in twilight
I’m not going to lie, this week has been a really bad one for the Twilight world in my eyes. I REALLY miss Catherine, and i honestly dont think this guy knows what he’s getting into. If he hadn’t been friends with the bosses at Summit, i doubt he would ahve gotten the job. And im worried because it seems he cant direct a good movie without his brother. I’m afraid he’s going to make it a teeny vampire comedy. bleh. But I’m trying to give him a chance, like i did with Rob in the beginning, and now look how far that’s come…
I don’t have an opinion on him. I’ve heard that About A Boy was fabulously done. But I heard that The Golden Compass was horrid. That is strayed from the book a TON and things were WAY out of order and such. I hope he does a good job with Twilight or millions of teenage girls (and a few thousand teenage boys) will want to kill him.
I liked the Golden Compass and I think it stayed pretty true to the book, but a different director means the whole movie could have a difference to it. But you know, as long as he does a good job, does it matter if it’s not CH. So yeah, I’m just gonna wait and see, its also not offical yet so it might not be him :-))
its hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Well I enjoyed The Golden Compass but it kinda worries me, because the movie didn’t really follow the book. Everything was moved around and they just completely cut out the ending. There’s not much you can change with New Moon other than shortening some of the wallowing.
I have read and seen The Golden Compass and really enjoyed it, except that he changed the ending. Although I don’t think it was so much changed as cut short, I’m thinking that might be added into a sequel? If there ever is one? Anyway, American Pie was so long ago I don’t think people need to be worrying about that. Stay optimistic.
im not a happy camper! but i can give him a chance i guess! lol… ONLY ONE CHANCE
NOOOOOOOO!!! That guy completely ruined the golden compass!
Oh well at least it isn’t the guy who did Eragon *shudders*
Amen, Bekah!
Give the guy a chance 🙂
I am nervous and worried. As I have said in other comments. What is this going to mean for the cast.
I am now worried what scenes they plan on shooting in B.C. The only ones I can Think of are the one dealing with Italy, which wouldn’t make much sense.
Many, many thoughts…
None of them exceptionally good.
American Pie? Fantastic.
Now, instead of Edward asking Bella to marry him, and being truly thrilled by the idea, he’ll drain a few elk, crash through Bella’s window, cop a quick feel then remember she can’t really put out. So off to Alaska, for a one nighter with Tayna.
And Alice; “Remember that time—we ate that band camp?”
Fabulous. Nothing says epic romance like American Pie.
I will never see the Golden Compass; but if it is as bad as everyone says – I am really worried about what he will do to New Moon. Plus, I will miss Catherines excitement about movie, for the fans!
I’m worried, because I didn’t like that The Golden Compass was a lot different from the book. But I guess I have to give him a chance.
I haven’t seen much of what he’s already directed, but I am willing to give him a fair shot at it. I think that it’s really beyond my control so there is no point to being upset about it.
No! He is going to destroy New Moon just like he did to The Golden Compass!!!! We need to get Catherine back!!! Summit is making a bad choice. Twilight’s success got to their heads and now they think they can do anything they want with New Moon!
There were several issues with Twilight and the first of which was Summit taking the helm when Paramount dropped the ball. That alone chopped the budget that was NEEDED to make this film work. In the movie world, Summit is an infant and let’s face it, money can help make movies better – it definitely would have in this case.
I think Melissa Rosenberg was a far bigger problem than Catherine, so I’ve been disappointed to read that the screenplay has already been written by her for New Moon. Of course I haven’t read it, but I still hope they scrap it – I know that’s harsh, but Twilight’s screenplay was choppy in all the crucial places. Catherine succeeded in pulling off the “look” Twilight needed and Melissa screwed up the “feel” of it. For me, the only successful characters were everyone EXCEPT Edward and Bella’s connection. My husband, who hasn’t read a page of any of the books even caught on to the fact that Jasper is really a bad-ass and that there’s a lot more to him than what we got to see so far. It was the subtleties of his character that told his story. He even believed the connection between Bella and Jacob. Edward and Bella’s relationship was forced at us. Stephenie made me believe it, Melissa did not.
So, since we appear to be stuck with a craptastic screenwriter and the same studio that still, remarkably, is not planning on putting the six figures into New Moon that it needs ($50 mil. just ain’t gonna cut it, folks), I guess we’ll have to make due with another director to try to save the rest of the franchise from sucking out loud.
Have Summit ever considered GUILLERMO DEL TORO or ALFONSO CUARON as Directors for NEW MOON? It sounds pretty good for a movie like NEW MOON…
Well, the Golden Compass was amazing so hopefull he’ll be able to make New Moon amazing as well. Dissapopinted about Catherine, she really was doing a great job adaption wise and now I’m a little worried… Especially since they’re saying they chose him because he would take less time then Catherine, which is so terrible because she wanted more time so the movie would be right for the fans! Doesn’t summet realize if the movie tanks with the fans they will loose a lot of money?? ARG! I just hope we can turn this guy into a fan as well so he’ll at least care how it looks. But again The Golden COmpass was also an adaption, and it was brilliant so I have high hopes for him. 🙂
Also I kind of agree with Eliper! =/ We didn’t get enough small stuff like hand holding, hair brushing, etc. to help develope their relation ship so we saw them get closer… =/
I wish everyone would stop saying Alfonso Cuaron for director. He destroyed Prisoner of Azkaban. It’s the worst movie in the HP series. He spent too much time putting his own little nuances in the film and didn’t spend any time developing the story properly. Alfonso Cuaron would be worse than Weitz
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I am very very frustrated right now.
This week has been filled with all kinds of fail.
Hopefully there will be no harry poter/ twilight clash
I dont think I could pick one movie and I’d be at the theater all day haha
Hmm, no commment really; I mean About A Boy is a wonderful movie but obviously not Twilight-comparable, and I didn’t see Golden Compass so… I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. :]
not gonna lie, I miss Catherine Hardwicke lots already.
But I can give him a chance. Hopefully he can do a good job and stay true to the books.
I will miss CH’s enthusiasim dearly, but I belive the gender hype is dumb. I just hope he does a good job.
Im really excited, The Golden Compass was really good (I recommend it), and that also was based on a book, and from what I’ve heard stayed pretty true to it, so I can’t wait to see what he does with New Moon =)
I’m still bummed Catherine’s not coming back, but I’m starting to get over it. I love ‘About A Boy’ and have yet to see ‘The Golden Compass’ (i prefer to read the book before seeing the movie), so I guess I’m game for whatever he has to bring to the Twilight world. Hopefully he has read the books already. If not, soon, seeing as he has a very large set of expectations if he is in fact going to be directing ‘New Moon’. I wish him the best.
Well no deals have been signed so are we sure that it’s definite? As for the Golden Compass I haven’t seen the movie but this is an entirely new genre, cast and he has probably grown a lot as a director since 2006/2007.
Here is his entire resume:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0919363/
I’m happy that he worked on Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, About a Boy and The Golden Compass as I liked the first two of the three and he has experience with book adaptations. I’m just going to let it play out and hope for the best… no need to bash him just yet.
I was really mad at Summit for this because Catherine was the fans director. There’s no doubt about it. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to be mad toward the new director. I will give him a chance I just REALLY hope he stays true to the books.
At this point I’m upset that Catherine left and almost neutral about Chris. I really loved her upbeat attitude and the fact that she was a fans director, which Chris may or may not be. So far the only thing that really worries me is the fact that he worked on American Pie and that is exactly how I hope Twilight won’t turn out… I’ll give him a chance until the movie comes out.
I want Catherine!!!
>_<
I will miss CH dearly!! SO SO DEARLY!! I loved her. She wanted a little extra time to make the movie perfect for us and it seems Summit only wants our money. It seems sad that they want the material things. But all I can say about Chris directing that I hope he doesn’t “teen” the movie. Ya know I mean he’s done American Pie! And if he screws up the movie (hopefully he doesn’t for his own sake and safety)(and if he gets it of course) then he will have a legion of teenage girls and possibly Twilight moms, that will want to bite his neck in the worst way possible! Not kidding. He would get sooooooo much hate mail!
I may be bashed for saying this, but I wasn’t thrilled with Hardwicke’s directing so I’m looking forward to a change. I also wasn’t thrilled with The Golden Compass, so I’m not sure how I feel about Weitz, either…
Wait… wasn’t Golden Compass NOTHING like the book? Hmph.
Maybe I will try what I did for the Twilight movie: have really, really low expectations, so no matter what I see, it will be better than what I expected.
I thought Catherine Hardwicke was great..it’s too bad it didn’t work out.
We will see how it goes with Chris..I am keeping my fingers crossed that Summit doesn’t push these sequels out sloppily and too quickly though!
I heard Rob and Kristen aren’t very happy either..I hope that doesn’t affect things..
I honestly dont want someone that directed American Pie to be directing New Moon. I liked Catherine Hardwicke. I guess I can’t assume Chris Weitz will be a bad director, though I did really enjoy Twilight. Ugh I dont know. It’s messed up. I absolutly lothe(is that spelled right?) when they change directors in the middle of a series because everything changes because each person has a different vision… ughhhhhh
American Pie and The Golden Compass hmm? I don’t quite know about this–IM REALLY WORRIED. But I suppose I was worried about Catherine at first, and she was good. I just always knew she was into the series as much as the Twilighters and would be faithful. I hope to God that this bugger knows what he’s getting into. And that he wont screw it up.
Nobody likes change, so I’m happy to take a wait and see attitude with any new director – whether its Chris Weitz or otherwise. Remember all the “bad press” RPattz got from fans when he was first cast – now I couldn’t see anyone else in that role…
I’m torn on the subject. I loved About A Boy, but then you have American Pie… How do you compare? Are the American Pie movies, a thing that brings him pride or a bad memory? I didn’t see The Golden Compass but from what I’ve read about it, it wasn’t true to book. That’s makes me uneasy. Who knows? We may be pleasantly surprised. (Or completely devastated, but let’s be optimistic! :D)
I hope he does well.
IN VANCOUVER??? OMGSH!!
I cant believe it’s finally in my city lol
I am just … freaking out. Truly, what are we supposed to think? Catherine was hard to work with? Does that mean she “in general” has a difficult professional work attitude or she fought tooth and nail to make the Twilight movie what it was? If she is considered difficult over accomplishing her vision at any cost and the studio is going with a director that is more easy going, does that mean he’ll roll over and not put forth an absolutely dynamic and decided vision? Well, that freaks me out! American Pie? The Golden Compass? I don’t see anything indie or documentary about his credentials. I do, however, see desired money makers and hype. Please no. I seriously thought the hurdle we had to bound over was just getting the movie made … not securing Catherine all over again and remaining on edge the entire pre, prod and post of filming. Okay, he deserves a chance but I wish Summit wouldn’t take the risk.
I’ve got to tell you guys, even though he makes me nervous, the budget is the real problem here.
Summit plans to shell out only 50mil for this next movie. That’s down right pathetic and scary as hell for a movie sure to be filled with CGI. At least, it NEEDS a lot of CGI to make it work.
Not happy at all. Mostly because Catherine is gone. She was perfect for this saga. I’ve seen The Golden Compass, and it was beautiful cinematography wise, but the movie lagged in some parts and apparently book fans shouted curses at him because the movie was a horrible adaptation of the book. They changed the ending because it was too controversial…well New Moon has a bunch of attempted suicides in the end lol. Now I’ve heard people say it was the screenwriters fault The Golden Compass was so awful, but the director should step in and help out with it, since they are directing everything. I have a feeling he was hired because him and Summit are good buddies and he will do whatever Summit wants him to do and not put up a fight for what’s right like Catherine did. At least with him we have hopes for a longer movie lol.
Basically, I’m beyond pissed at Summit. I have lost all respect for them. And I really feel bad for Weitz having to deal with this headache. And I feel bad for the actors, especially since a lot of them signed on just because they knew Catherine was directing. But it’s too late now, Summit is going to do what they want to cash in as much as they can as fast as they can and not care about the fans at all. Whatever.
That man ruined The Golden Compass. If I ever saw him in the street, I’d probably throw my shoe at him. The bok series is amazing; Phillip Pullman is amazing; the movie was just awful.
And, not only did dude direct The Golden Compass, but he did the screenplay too. Double fail.
I’m expecting New Moon to be astonishingly awful.
I miss Cathrine!!!
All I got to say is I REALLY REALLY hope Stephenie Meyer has a big hand in this to help it stay true to the books. The only work of Weitz I have seen are the AP movies. He just better not rush the movies and I hope he has good chemistry with the actors. and they better keep Taylor!!! >.<
I’m absolutely frightened.
This is the guy who botched Golden Compass on his first solo directorial debut. Even with a 180 million budget. Even with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig on the cast list. I’m not sure how big a “hit” it was internationally (as EW puts it) since it has faded into complete obscurity.
Do I think he can do New Moon with 50 million (which is the budget Summit is reportedly giving it)? No. Do I think he is ready to take on the series by Monday? No. This is a very possible train-wreck scenario. Based on his resume, it’s going to take a lot to convince me that he can do New Moon and Eclipse justice.
He doesn’t like the casting director’s choice of Taylor as Jacob. He is going to have a LOT of teenage girls (& twi-moms) hating him by the end of it if he casts someone else as it. Taylor is great. Catherine was great. Bring back Catherine!
Catherine did a really great job on the film, Twilight. I think she would make New Moon a great movie too. But since that option is out, and this Chris Weitz is chosen instead. I don’t know. It might be better if the film is made from a female’s perspective.
And I haven’t watch The Golden Compass yet. But some(or maybe more) said that it ruined the book. I just hope New Moon is going to turn out great. It should be great. It MUST be great. No doubt about that.
well hardwicke did a great job with twilight, so obviously there’s going to be misgivings about the change of director. I also hope the as a guy he gets the romance part of this right. (not to be sexist or anything but hardwicke as i said did a great job with it in twilight
I’m not going to lie, this week has been a really bad one for the Twilight world in my eyes. I REALLY miss Catherine, and i honestly dont think this guy knows what he’s getting into. If he hadn’t been friends with the bosses at Summit, i doubt he would ahve gotten the job. And im worried because it seems he cant direct a good movie without his brother. I’m afraid he’s going to make it a teeny vampire comedy. bleh. But I’m trying to give him a chance, like i did with Rob in the beginning, and now look how far that’s come…
I don’t have an opinion on him. I’ve heard that About A Boy was fabulously done. But I heard that The Golden Compass was horrid. That is strayed from the book a TON and things were WAY out of order and such. I hope he does a good job with Twilight or millions of teenage girls (and a few thousand teenage boys) will want to kill him.
I liked the Golden Compass and I think it stayed pretty true to the book, but a different director means the whole movie could have a difference to it. But you know, as long as he does a good job, does it matter if it’s not CH. So yeah, I’m just gonna wait and see, its also not offical yet so it might not be him :-))
its hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Well I enjoyed The Golden Compass but it kinda worries me, because the movie didn’t really follow the book. Everything was moved around and they just completely cut out the ending. There’s not much you can change with New Moon other than shortening some of the wallowing.
I have read and seen The Golden Compass and really enjoyed it, except that he changed the ending. Although I don’t think it was so much changed as cut short, I’m thinking that might be added into a sequel? If there ever is one? Anyway, American Pie was so long ago I don’t think people need to be worrying about that. Stay optimistic.
im not a happy camper! but i can give him a chance i guess! lol… ONLY ONE CHANCE
NOOOOOOOO!!! That guy completely ruined the golden compass!
Oh well at least it isn’t the guy who did Eragon *shudders*
Amen, Bekah!
Give the guy a chance 🙂
I am nervous and worried. As I have said in other comments. What is this going to mean for the cast.
I am now worried what scenes they plan on shooting in B.C. The only ones I can Think of are the one dealing with Italy, which wouldn’t make much sense.
Many, many thoughts…
None of them exceptionally good.
American Pie? Fantastic.
Now, instead of Edward asking Bella to marry him, and being truly thrilled by the idea, he’ll drain a few elk, crash through Bella’s window, cop a quick feel then remember she can’t really put out. So off to Alaska, for a one nighter with Tayna.
And Alice; “Remember that time—we ate that band camp?”
Fabulous. Nothing says epic romance like American Pie.
I will never see the Golden Compass; but if it is as bad as everyone says – I am really worried about what he will do to New Moon. Plus, I will miss Catherines excitement about movie, for the fans!
I’m worried, because I didn’t like that The Golden Compass was a lot different from the book. But I guess I have to give him a chance.
I haven’t seen much of what he’s already directed, but I am willing to give him a fair shot at it. I think that it’s really beyond my control so there is no point to being upset about it.
No! He is going to destroy New Moon just like he did to The Golden Compass!!!! We need to get Catherine back!!! Summit is making a bad choice. Twilight’s success got to their heads and now they think they can do anything they want with New Moon!
There were several issues with Twilight and the first of which was Summit taking the helm when Paramount dropped the ball. That alone chopped the budget that was NEEDED to make this film work. In the movie world, Summit is an infant and let’s face it, money can help make movies better – it definitely would have in this case.
I think Melissa Rosenberg was a far bigger problem than Catherine, so I’ve been disappointed to read that the screenplay has already been written by her for New Moon. Of course I haven’t read it, but I still hope they scrap it – I know that’s harsh, but Twilight’s screenplay was choppy in all the crucial places. Catherine succeeded in pulling off the “look” Twilight needed and Melissa screwed up the “feel” of it. For me, the only successful characters were everyone EXCEPT Edward and Bella’s connection. My husband, who hasn’t read a page of any of the books even caught on to the fact that Jasper is really a bad-ass and that there’s a lot more to him than what we got to see so far. It was the subtleties of his character that told his story. He even believed the connection between Bella and Jacob. Edward and Bella’s relationship was forced at us. Stephenie made me believe it, Melissa did not.
So, since we appear to be stuck with a craptastic screenwriter and the same studio that still, remarkably, is not planning on putting the six figures into New Moon that it needs ($50 mil. just ain’t gonna cut it, folks), I guess we’ll have to make due with another director to try to save the rest of the franchise from sucking out loud.
Have Summit ever considered GUILLERMO DEL TORO or ALFONSO CUARON as Directors for NEW MOON? It sounds pretty good for a movie like NEW MOON…
Well, the Golden Compass was amazing so hopefull he’ll be able to make New Moon amazing as well. Dissapopinted about Catherine, she really was doing a great job adaption wise and now I’m a little worried… Especially since they’re saying they chose him because he would take less time then Catherine, which is so terrible because she wanted more time so the movie would be right for the fans! Doesn’t summet realize if the movie tanks with the fans they will loose a lot of money?? ARG! I just hope we can turn this guy into a fan as well so he’ll at least care how it looks. But again The Golden COmpass was also an adaption, and it was brilliant so I have high hopes for him. 🙂
Also I kind of agree with Eliper! =/ We didn’t get enough small stuff like hand holding, hair brushing, etc. to help develope their relation ship so we saw them get closer… =/
I wish everyone would stop saying Alfonso Cuaron for director. He destroyed Prisoner of Azkaban. It’s the worst movie in the HP series. He spent too much time putting his own little nuances in the film and didn’t spend any time developing the story properly. Alfonso Cuaron would be worse than Weitz