Twilight Thursdays! Vol. 1 Issue 7

According to Twilight Lexicon, Borders isn't the only hosting New Moon DVD midnight release parties! WalMart 's on the wagon as well. They've also opened up New Moon Kiosks.

"We have been told that in 3500 Walmarts across the nation New Moon mini stores/kiosks will be opening tomorrow (March 10th). Each store will have a New Moon Hotspot located behind the accessories area. Some store will feature 2 New Moon locations with the additional location being in the electronics area.

These hotspots will be where Walmart will be hosting their DVD midnight release parties on March 20th. Unlike corporate parties in the past, Walmart seems to know what fans want. Exclusively we have inside information on some of the party plans….
The first 100 in line will be getting special goodies.
These goodies will include a folder with:
New Moon trading cards
Temporary tattoos
Stickers
There will be games and New Moon water bottles will be one of the prizes. I might be partying at a Walmart this go round. Want to find a Walmart party near you? Go here.
We also exclusively have a preview of the NEW ‘New Moon’ merchandise that will be in the Walmart New Moon hotspots.
12 New Shirts
4 Team Edward
4 team Jacob
2 Forks High
1 Twilight trinity
1 Eclipse shirt
Team Edward shirts: Cullen Crest, Edward face, Edward and Bella (all black) Edward walking (white) all have small symbol on back or NM
Team Jacob shirts: Wolfpack Tattoo, Jacob face (black), Jacob sad face, I run with wolves (white) all have small wolf on back
Twilight Trinity [meaning Bella, Jacob, & Edward] (black) NM logo on back, Forks High (Blue) Forks High class of 10 (black) I think NM logo on back, Eclipse (black) plain back.
Try shirts on before you buy some styles are running small (XS-XXL Juniors).
Walmart will also have key-chains, button sets, mini jelly bracelets with charms, Rubber bracelet sets. The rubber bracelets, one says Edward Anthony Masen Cullen with Cullen Crest, another says Isabella Marie Swan with Truck charm.
Other merchandise: generic vamp and wolf girl jewelry, including vampire teeth rings.
Will you be partying at Walmart?”

Anyone plan on attending any midnight release parties? If you do, there might just be a few surprises...

Encompassing Eclipse

So, I know you've viewed the new Eclipse trailer at least a good 10 times. Let's go a little deeper!
HollywoodCrush has given the Eclipse trailer a barely passing grade of a C+ They expound on the lowly grade this way, 

 

"For starters, Bella wants to turn into a vampire so she can live the rest of her eternal days with Edward. But Edward doesn't want Bella to become a vampire because he knows the repercussions of that decision and he loves her too much to let that happen. This idea is emphasized by shots of Bella with her dad and mom and the narration over the scene saying, "After a few decades, everyone you know will be dead."

And then there's Jacob to the rescue, saying, "You wouldn't have to change for me, Bella." He even challenges Edward with, "You have to consider the idea that I might be better for her than you are." And it's the truth: Jacob is the smarter choice for Bella, but he's not the one she wants.

Then toss in some shots of the Volturi commenting that Bella was supposed to be a vampire by now, and our first shot of Bryce Dallas Howard in a horrendously curly red wig — almost bad at the one used on Kristen Stewart to cover up her Joan Jett 'do. You'd think after the mishap that was Taylor Lautner's wig in "New Moon" that Summit would have hired someone a bit better at wig-making this time around, but I guess not.

But the main problem with this trailer — the first trailer — is that it's for the fans, not the general public. And yes while the "Twilight" fan base is enough to break records in the opening weekend of its release, it's not enough to sustain the films to more than double that box office draw in the weeks after (yes, I am referencing "New Moon" here).

And "Eclipse" really does have the possibility of drawing in a wider audience. I have a feeling Summit is going to miss out on an opportunity to convince the rest of the film community that "The Twilight Saga" is more than just homage to the fans of the series, but they have already started out on a bad foot. Plus, even for the fans, there wasn't enough to really go nuts over. A kiss maybe?" 

What grade would you give the Eclipse trailer? Was there anything in the trailer you didn't see that you really hoped would be there? Let us know in the comments!

I definitely agree with them that it was a more fandom oriented trailer, but hopefully the second trailer will be for a more general audience....with some wicked fight scenes. Unfortunately, it looks we'll be waiting quite a while to see a another Eclipse trailer. Eclipsemovie.org lets us down easy:

"Gossip Cop spoke with a rep for Summit Entertainment who told us there will (of course) be a new trailer at some point, but right now there’s “no talk… nothing in the works.” So it looks like Twilight fans will have to make do for now with the trailer being shown before Remember Me"

 

Did you notice in the first shot, that Edward's put a ring on it?

You can purchase a replica of Bella's engagement ring (APPROVED by Stephenie Meyer) yourself! The Twilight Lexicon tells you how:

"The ladies at Infinite Jewelry have gone on a Pre-Eclipse sale offering the Official Bella’s Engagement ring for $20 off the regular price. Given that the ring in the trailer looks very much like the ring Infinite Jewelry designed with the guidance of Stephenie Meyer, this would be the perfect time for fans to grab this key piece to dressing up like Bella in the films. The sale extends to other items at their site as well."

One thing I'm sure everyone noticed was Victoria. Once played by Rachelle Lefevre is now acted by Bryce Dallas Howard.

EclipseMovie.Org asks the tough questions:

"Due to supposed schedule conflicts, Rachelle was removed from the Saga. Now that we have finally gotten an official look at Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria, what do you think of her in that role?

We only have seen a small glimpse of her as Victoria. However, going by what we have seen — have any of you changed your mind on where you stand on the subject?

Those who were all for the change (not really bothered by it, aka Team Summit) — do you still feel the same? Those who were completely against the change — have you changed your mind, and accepted Bryce as Victoria?"

I think Bryce just doesn't look as scary, fierce, & feral as Rachelle did, but I am aware she's quite a talented actress. Its too bad we don't get to see more of her in the trailer. Which Victoria do you like best? Rachelle or Bryce? Comment below!

Want some HQ screen caps from trailer? Click Here!

All books fans love to analyze book to film adaptations and it's already started with the Eclipse trailer. Twilight Examiner breaks down some of the lines used in the trailer and how they compare with the book:

Trailer: "Isabella Swan, I promise to love you every moment of forever," Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen.
Book: "Isabella Swan? I promise to love you forever — every single day of forever. Will you marry me?" Edward Cullen, page 460.

Trailer: "She's still human," and "the Volturi don't give second chances," Dakota Fanning as Jane.
Book: "We don’t make exceptions,” she said. "And we don’t give second chances. It’s bad for our reputation. Which reminds me [. . .] Caius will be so interested to hear that you’re still human, Bella," Jane, page 578.

Trailer: "Why are you so against me becoming like you?" Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan. Book: "You don’t want me to be a vampire." "No, I don’t," he said softly, and then he waited for more. "That’s not a question," he prompted after a moment. "Well . . . I was worrying about . . . why you feel that way," Bella and Edward, pages 272-73.

Trailer: "I know the consequences of the decision you're making. After a few decades, everyone you know will be dead," Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen.
Book: "You could do so much better, Bella. I know that you believe I have a soul, but I’m not entirely convinced on that point, and to risk yours [. . .] For me to allow this – to let you become what I am just so that I’ll never have to lose you – is the most selfish act I can imagine," Edward Cullen, page 273.

Trailer: "You wouldn’t have to change for me, Bella. I’m in love with you, and I want you to pick me instead of him," Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black.
Book: "I’m in love with you, Bella. Bella, I love you. And I want you to pick me instead of him. I know you don’t feel that way, but I need the truth out there so that you know your options. I wouldn’t want a miscommunication to stand in our way," Jacob Black, page 327. "Just think about how it could be, Bella,” he urged in a soft, eager voice. “You wouldn’t have to change anything for me. You know Charlie would be happy if you picked me. I could protect you just as well as your vampire can – maybe better. And I could make you happy, Bella," Jacob Black, page 333.

Trailer: "You have to consider the idea that I might be better for her than you are," Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black.
Book: "You love her enough that you have to see the advantages of that plan. She thinks you’re very unselfish . . . are you really? Can you consider the idea that I might be better for her than you are?" Jacob Black, page 502. Trailer: "I'll protect you no matter what," Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen. Book: "I won’t let anything happen to you," Edward Cullen, page 366.

Trailer: "You don’t know what you’re getting yourself into," Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan. Book: "Jacob, I’m begging you. Stay with me," Bella Swan, page 523. Trailer: "I'm going to fight for you until your heart stops beating," Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black. Book: "Until your heart stops beating, Bella. I’ll be here — fighting. Don’t forget that you have options," Jacob Black, page 330.

Book: "Isabella Swan? I promise to love you forever — every single day of forever. Will you marry me?" Edward Cullen, page 460.

Trailer: "She's still human," and "the Volturi don't give second chances," Dakota Fanning as Jane.
Book: "We don’t make exceptions,” she said. "And we don’t give second chances. It’s bad for our reputation. Which reminds me [. . .] Caius will be so interested to hear that you’re still human, Bella," Jane, page 578. 

Trailer: "Why are you so against me becoming like you?" Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan.

Book: "You don’t want me to be a vampire." "No, I don’t," he said softly, and then he waited for more. "That’s not a question," he prompted after a moment. "Well . . . I was worrying about . . . why you feel that way," Bella and Edward, pages 272-73.

Trailer: "I know the consequences of the decision you're making. After a few decades, everyone you know will be dead," Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen.

Book: "You could do so much better, Bella. I know that you believe I have a soul, but I’m not entirely convinced on that point, and to risk yours [. . .] For me to allow this – to let you become what I am just so that I’ll never have to lose you – is the most selfish act I can imagine," Edward Cullen, page 273.

Trailer: "You wouldn’t have to change for me, Bella. I’m in love with you, and I want you to pick me instead of him," Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black.

Book: "I’m in love with you, Bella. Bella, I love you. And I want you to pick me instead of him. I know you don’t feel that way, but I need the truth out there so that you know your options. I wouldn’t want a miscommunication to stand in our way," Jacob Black, page 327. "Just think about how it could be, Bella,” he urged in a soft, eager voice. “You wouldn’t have to change anything for me. You know Charlie would be happy if you picked me. I could protect you just as well as your vampire can – maybe better. And I could make you happy, Bella," Jacob Black, page 333.

Trailer: "You have to consider the idea that I might be better for her than you are," Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black.

Book: "You love her enough that you have to see the advantages of that plan. She thinks you’re very unselfish . . . are you really? Can you consider the idea that I might be better for her than you are?" Jacob Black, page 502.

Trailer: "I'll protect you no matter what," Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen.

Book: "I won’t let anything happen to you," Edward Cullen, page 366.

Trailer: "You don’t know what you’re getting yourself into," Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan.

Book: "Jacob, I’m begging you. Stay with me," Bella Swan, page 523.

Trailer: "I'm going to fight for you until your heart stops beating," Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black.
Book: "Until your heart stops beating, Bella. I’ll be here — fighting. Don’t forget that you have options," Jacob Black, page 330.
 

Kristen Stewart will soon join Stephenie Meyer and Robert Pattinson in the ink of BlueWater Comics. MTV Reports,

First it was Lady Gaga on the cover of Bluewater Productions’ new line of “Fame” biography comics, then it was “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson. Now Pattinson’s “Twilight” co-star, Kristen Stewart, will make her debut as a comic book cover girl — and we have your exclusive first look.

Written by Kim Sherman (who also penned the Robert Pattinson “Fame” comic) with interior art by Warren Martineck and covers by Juanmar Studios and Randy Green, “Fame: Kristen Stewart” promises to “show readers the depth residing in this young woman and the roles she’s beautifully tackled through a series of spot shots, pinups and word art.” The 32-page comic hits shelves in June.

Here's a preview!

Two of the TwiCrew made some media rounds in the past week: