Screamstress Looks At The "Twilight" Book & Movie Phenomena
May 18, 2008 by Alexandra
Fans of Stephenie Meyer and her amazing Twilight books are gearing up, not only for the next book, Breaking Dawn, which debuts August 2, 2008, but the movie!
Back in March I updated you on the first book, but since, then, the buzz has gotten louder and stronger. Screamstress loves vampire movies.
The movie Twilight hits the big screen on December 12, 2008, and stars Kristen Stewart (Jumper, The Messengers), Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter series), Taylor Lautner (Cheaper By The Dozen 2), and Michael Welch (Grind, The Riches).
Twilight the movie is the story of a young girl named Bella who falls in love with a vampire named Edward. There’s more than just a love story here, as getting involved with a clan of vampires can be dangerous. See more of the stars and my take on the phenomena of Twilight after the jump!
Fans of the book series and upcoming film are gearing up by doing all sorts of things, from presenting scrapbooks to the author over at Twilighters.org, creating fan fiction and art, to collecting links and info on the author, Stephenie Meyer.
I’ve even seen an article at Times Online that indicates Meyer has knocked J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter series) from her high perch as queen of the young adult novels in the U.S. Meyer was quoted as saying that authors such as Rowling have really opened the door for works such as hers, and that she actually owes her a “debt”.
I tend to think it’s great to have such wonderful stories which encourage teens to read. Not only that, these books are mighty good for adults as well, judging from reading TwilightMoms.com. Oh, and if you think these books are just for girls because of the romance theme, think again, and take a look at this list of sites over at Twilight Series Theories (Twilight guys).
Images via Newscom, info via IMDB & Twilight The Movie.com
Great article.
I know I’m really excited this year, with The Host, Eclipse Special Edition, Breaking Dawn, and the Twilight movie! This is Stephenie Meyer’s year. Anyway, all the coverage is making it easier to wait it out (I want to see it sooo bad!)
Thanks! I think it’s amazing the fans are so excited. Good catch earlier
I think Kristen and Robert are perfect for this story too!
Hi! I love this article, but wanted to clarify that Twilight Lexicon organized all of the reports from the “Twilight Guys”… we were just linking to those stories! We do have a fun podcast about the books, and have recently been bombarded with requests to cover the movie news! It has been amazing to get so many responses back from our reports about the movie set visit and interviews! Thanks!
I cannot wait till the movie… or breaking dawn for the matter. Heck, I can barely wait for the new edition of Eclipse.
Twilight really does have that “Woah-Let-Me-Fall-Off-My-Chair-In-Enthusiasm” factor. The WLMFOMCIE Factor xD
And don’t forget to mention about the hundred of websites all around the world because the books are translated over 20 languages and Latinamerica is BURNING under the Twilight Syndrome
Thanks Barb, it’s great to know such a wonderful story is spreading like wildfire!
this book was SO romantic
Edward and jake are SO hot! this book is the best and is so romantic!
I can´t wait for the movie! I’m suposed to be anti Jacob but Taylor Lautner is sooooooo hot! And Robert of course! I love this books, and i don’t think the movie will be as fantastic, but I’m sure I’ll enjoy it anyway!
kiss
I’m crazy about this serie of books… it’s so amazing (like Edward) I like the characters… they’re all beautiful, amazing, great… It’s th first time I like a book like that… I think it’s the best serie of the century maybe of the beginnng of the life on Earth but I’m joking… I can’t wait… as I’m a frenchgirl I must wait until April or May 2009… it’s very long but I’ll try to see it in American in december 12th 2008
Kisses for you AFrenchGirl…
By the way, sorry for mistakes I may have done… but I’m not really good in speaking English without reflection…
Hello, I got banned from another twilight site because i was talking about stuff that had nothing to do with twilight.
I’m waiting for my friend AndyLea11 to log on.
hola peeps!!! whats up sucka’s!!!! yo my homies!!!! I LOVE CHAT ROOMS!!!!!!!!! I’m also in comp tech with Gell. we get really board way to easily
hey andy
Je m’appelle AndyLea11 . . .et toi? (My name is AndyLea11 . . . and you?)
I think (some one special) is soooo hot! wat a hottie!!!
wow Andy, you must be very proud
OOOO funny thought . . . Who started the trened when your pants are down to your ankles? (exaggeration) And they show your underwear—sometimes butt
SOMETIMES???
Does the movie have all the books into it or just the first book
Shannon, according to the official site for the movie, it says the movie is “based on the Twilight series”, so it could encompass just what’s in the first book, or more. Hope that helps.
omg i am thebiggest twilight fan ever i was the first one in thewhole school to satrt the whol twilight thimg i got almosteverybody to read it
omg there is a specila edition for eclipse i didn’t no that wats the difference
o ya u no how they chose edward (robert pattinson) to be chosen whodidit in bed the best so that happens in eclipse so that must mean they are makin one for all of them
hi I love kristen very much
I’m not a fan kristen I love her but I’m tempting them
hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii kris is very good
I LOVE THESE BOOKS I CAN NOT WAIT TO FINISH THE BOOKS I ALSO CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THE MOVE I WANT TO GET YOUR AUTOGRAPH YAY KRIS YAY TWILIGHT I LOVE THIS BOOK
THANKS FOR WRITING SUCH A GOOD BOOK
in my school every body is fighting over your book it is so good
I love the twilight series. I never read and a friend told me I must read the first one and I’ll be hooked. And yep, I read all four in a month. Cant wait for the movie!!
i loved the movie i got the twilight book and new moon now i just need eclipse and breaking dawn!!!
oh my god!im very insane of this movie,I’LL Always repeat it.the characters are very awesome and beautiful.it’s the best movie i’ve ever seen!
OH my god!this movie got me insane.it’s very awesome, i always repeat over and over again,this is the best movie ever!
I am reading the first book Twilight in addition to the movie so far the book is really interesting i also have New Moon which i will be reading soon. Not only is the book a terrific story but the movie was cool as well my favorite charcter would have to be James i think he is cool. Also i like the ending of the movie the love prom romantic dance thing that would have to be my favorite part of the movie.