Category Archives: Twilight

Fans of all ages fall victim to ‘Twilight’ conventions

Romantic. Hot. True Love. Obsessed. When I asked Twi-hards at a recent Twilight convention in Arlington, Va., why they loved the saga, these words came up in every response. And who can blame them? The plot allows for Robert Pattinson, … Continue reading

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Q: One of my favorite books is ‘Water for Elephants.’ When will we see a film version?

Nancy Toney, Melbourne, Fla. Lucky you! The film version of Water for Elephants will hit theaters April 22 and it stars Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon as Marlena Rosenbluth and Twilight hunk Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski. Add to that mix … Continue reading

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A 'Twilight' newbie tackles the new movie 'Eclipse'

Chances are, right now millions of Twilight fans are standing in line, waiting to get into tonight’s midnight showings of Eclipse all over the country. But in today’s ultra-connected world, how do you find someone with no knowledge of Twilight, … Continue reading

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‘Twilight,’ ‘Airbender’ star Jackson Rathbone builds his entertainment empire

Vampire. Fantasy warrior. Rock star. Filmmaker. Actor Jackson Rathbone is making the most of his time in Los Angeles and filling it with as much art as he can. “I get off one job and then just move to another … Continue reading

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Meet 'Eclipse' star Xavier Samuel, the newest 'Twilight' vampire

Robert Pattinson was the breakthrough star of the first Twilight movie. Taylor Lautner was the “it” guy of the sequel New Moon. So will Australian actor Xavier Samuel be the man of the moment in Eclipse, the third chapter of … Continue reading

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'Twilight' influences most popular baby names of 2009

Twilight is spawning more than just sequels. The film seems to be inspiring new parents. According to the Social Security Administration, Isabella (the full name of Kristen Stewart‘s Bella character) replaced Emma as the most popular baby name for girls … Continue reading

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Fourth 'Twilight' film finds a director

Summit Entertainment has confirmed that Bill Condon will direct The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer‘s Twilight series. The movie is currently being written by Melissa Rosenberg, and will star Kristen Stewart, Robert … Continue reading

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New 'Eclipse' trailer arrives, 'Twilight' fans swoon

June 30 can’t come quickly enough for fans of the Twilight movie franchise — that’s when Eclipse is released in theaters, and the first time a Twilight movie debuts in the busy summer movie season. The third book in Stephenie … Continue reading

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