Episode 84: Edthye is the new Edward
Posted on | October 18, 2015 | No Comments
In episode 84, the Twilight Newborns discuss the 10th Anniversary of Twilight Special Edition and Grey the Book.
Twilight News
- Stephenie Meyer releases 10th Anniversary edition of Twilight that includes Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined. Link to the book on Amazon.
- “After 10 years of Bella and Edward, Twilight Reimagined Brings a Twist” NPR.com (Oct 6, 2015)
- Stephenie Meyer Says New Twilight Novel Is Just Bonus Material: ‘This Is Not a Real Book, and I Am Totally Aware’ (People.com, Oct 9, 2015)
- Watch the videos from The Storytellers: New Voices of The Twilight Saga
- Robert Pattinson thought Edward Cullen was suicidal and Stephenie Meyer disagreed (BuzzFeed.com, Oct 8, 2015)
- Julianne Moore would give Kristen Stewart a kidney (Vanity Fair, Oct. 5, 2015)
- Grey by EL James sold 1 million copies in its first week of release (LA Times, June 22, 2015)
Newborn News
- Christen’s birthday – Twilight Birthday Presents
- Melissa’s birthday – Vitamin R shirts from Lowd77.com
Meat of the Discussion – Anticipation of Life & Death: Twilight Reimagined
- Visit the book’s website
- Bella is now Beau
- Edward is now Edythe
- Gender Benders!
- Stephenie’s wanted to write this story to show the story still works if you switch it up
- Stephenie’s mom couldn’t get into the new story because there was no Edward
- Have you read Life or Death? What do you think? Let us know in the comments!
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Tags: 10th Anniversary of Twilight > Beau Swan > Christian Grey > Edythe Cullen > EL James > Grey > Kristen Stewart > Robert Pattinson > Stephenie Meyer > Storytellers: New Voices of the Twilight Saga > Twilight10 > Vitamin R
Episode 83: Twilight Newborns’ 50 Shades of Grey Review
Posted on | March 5, 2015 | No Comments
In episode 83, the Twilight Newborns review 50 Shades of Grey the Movie.
Twilight News:
- Reviews of Rob’s new movie, Life, are in. Read more in Hollywood Reporter.
- Kristen Stewart is proud of Twilight. Read more in Huffington Post.
- FKA Twigs is on Instagram. Follow FKA Twigs on Instagram.
Meat of the Discussion: Review of 50 Shades of Grey the Movie
- Visit the official Facebook page of the movie.
- What people are saying about 50 Shades of Grey the movie (CNN.com)
- “Consent Isn’t Enough: The Troubling Sex of Fifty Shades” by The Atlantic
- We talk about seeing the movie at the sneak preview.
- See Dakota Johnson and Melanie Griffiths at the Oscars (Youtube.com)
- Our review of Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan
- Do Dakota and Jamie hate each other? Read more at Jezebel.com.
- Jamie Dornan’s wife kills it at the 50 Shades premiere. Read more at EntertainmentTonite.com.
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Episode 82: Breaking Parts
Posted on | January 31, 2015 | No Comments
In episode 82, the Twilight Newborns discuss Rob Pattinson’s upcoming movies, the impending release of 50 Shades of Grey the Movie and The Storytellers—New Voices of The Twilight Saga.
Twilight News
- An article circulating online, claiming that Twilight Saga is continuing with Breaking Dawn Part 3, is hoax. (Read more at Snopes.com)
- Taylor Lautner is back to being single. (Read more on Celebeat.com)
- Nikki Reed is engaged to actor Ian Somerhalder. (Read more on EOnline.com)
- Kristen Stewart went on Late Night with Seth Meyers to promote movie, Still Alice. (Read more on PerezHilton.com)
- Rob is still the spokesperson for Dior Homme. (See more about #DiorRob at ThinkingofRob.com)
- Rob Pattinson is dating singer FKA Twigs. (Read more at ROBsessedPattinson.com)
- Rob Pattinson has several movies coming out, including Queen of the Desert, Life, The Trap and Maps to the Stars. (Learn more at QueenofTheDesert.com, LifetheFilm.com, ROBsessedPattinson.com, MapstotheStars.com)
Newborn News
- Christen gets Twilight and History by Nancy Reagin for Christmas. Find out more about the book at GoodReads.com.
- Twilight Newborns plan to bring you a review of 50 Shades of Grey the Movie, out Feb. 13. Watch the trailer.
Meat of the Discussion – The Storytellers—New Voices of The Twilight Saga
- Kristen Stewart and Twilight author Stephenie Meyer have teamed up with actress Octavia Spencer and Frozen writer and director, Jennifer Lee, to launch “The Storytellers—New Voices of The Twilight Saga” contest for women filmmakers only.
- Learn more about the contest.
- We add our own ideas for stories to pursue from the Twilight Series.
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Tags: 50 Shades of Grey Movie > Kristen Stewart > Nancy Reagin > Nikki Reed > Rob Pattinson > Robsessed > Storytellers - New Voices of the Twiilight Saga > Taylor Launter > Twilight and History
Episode 81: The Twilight Newborns’ Breaking Dawn Part 1 Movie Commentary
Posted on | August 3, 2014 | No Comments
In this special episode 81, the Twilight Newborns do a Breaking Dawn Part 1 Movie Commentary. Cue up that movie and watch with us!
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Tags: Bella/Edward relationship > Breaking Dawn > Breaking Dawn the Movie > Déjeuner > dvd > DVD Commentary > Edward Cullen > Pocket Alice > Pocket Edward > Renasty > Stephenie Meyer
Episode 80: Free-Range Newborns
Posted on | March 30, 2014 | 1 Comment
In episode 80, the Twilight Newborns discuss Rob Pattinson’s Dior Homme Campaign and 50 Shades! The Musical.
Intro
- Red Room by 50 Shades! The Musical
Twilight News
- Rob Pattinson is the face of Dior Homme Fragrance
- Rob was filming a new movie, Life, in Toronto. See more at the movie’s fan site, lifethefilm.com.
- Kristen Stewart does an interview with Marie Claire. See the interview, ‘Girl On Edge,’ at marieclaire.com.
- Entertainment Weekly: Sucked Dry: Is the Vampire trend dead?
- Divergent advance ticket sales beat Twilight. See more at nbcnews.com.
- Emily Browning doesn’t regret passing on the role of Bella. See more at perezhilton.com.
- 50 Shades of Grey movie completed filming. See more at Eonline.com.
Newborn News
- Fan of the Week: Rach-Rene Cullen’s iTunes Review
- Christen’s Jasper Jr. hamster
Meat of the Discussion – 50 Shades! The Musical
- The parody’s website
- Would Edward approve?
- Should you take your man?
- Review of Ana, Christian, Katherine Kavanaugh and José
- What to do if your co-workers also show up?
- You have to be 18-year old to attend
- Soundtrack available at iTunes
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Episode 79: Hells Bells
Posted on | December 25, 2013 | No Comments
In episode 79, the Twilight Newborns celebrate Christmas and talk about ways the Cullens spend the holidays.
Twilight News
- Kristen Stewart is the new face of Chanel. See more at the LA Times.
- Kellan Lutz and Miley Cyrus are dating, maybe. See more at the Daily Mail.
- Kellan Lutz to star in upcoming Hercules movie. See more at EW.com.
- Robert Pattinson is spending the holidays in London. See more at US Weekly.
- Kristen Stewart to star in upcoming film with Nicholas Hoult. See more at PerezHilton.com
- Kristen and Rob planning to spend New Year’s together? See more at the Examiner.com.
- Classic SNL “D*ck in a Box”, just for fun. See more at Youtube.
Newborn News
- Christen’s new fandom name
- Twilight Newborns share gifts!
- Love at First Bite: The Unofficial Twilight Cookbook by Gina Meyers. See more at the official website.
- The Twilight Saga: The Complete Film Archive. See more at Amazon.com.
- Zombies Hate Stuff Wall Calendar. See more at Amazon.com.
- Kurt Cobain Action Figure. See more at Amazon.com.
Meat of the Discussion – The Cullens at Christmastime
- Who likes Christmas the best?
- Where do the Cullens get holiday jobs?
- Who would make the best mall Santa?
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Tags: Chanel > christmas > Hercules > Kellan Lutz > Kristen Stewart > Kurt Cobain > Miley Cyrus > Santa Claus > Thanksgiving
Episode 78: You missed a stitch
Posted on | November 4, 2013 | No Comments
In episode 78, the Twilight Newborns discuss Twilight Forever box set and Volturi downtime.
Intro
- Katy Perry and Robert Pattinson karoke to Boys II Men “I’ll Make Love to You.”
Twilight News
- Twilight Forever box set is released Nov. 5. Read more at Entertainment Weekly.
- Nikki Reed & Jackson Rathbone: Twilight Forever Experience! Read more at JustJaredJr.
- Kristen Stewart Spends Time With Robert Pattinson at His House. Read more at EOnline.com.
- Robert Pattinson, Katy Perry drunk sing Boyz II Men classic at karaoke bar. Read more at Hypable.com
- Jamie Dornan is cast as Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie. Learn more at US Magazine.
- Rob Pattinson has been hitting the gym. Read more in EOnline.com.
Newborn News
- Twilight shopping deals
- Christen’s The Boyfriend watches Breaking Dawn Part 2
- Twilight Newborns’ Orignal Twilight Poetry
- Fans of the Week: Rach-Rene Cullen and suuuu
Meat of the Discussion – Volturi Downtime
- About the Volturi from Twilight Wiki
- What activities do the Volturi participate in during leisure time?
- Do they play games? Go for massages? Having Quilting Circles?
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Tags: Déjeuner > Fifty Shades of Grey > Jamie Dornan > Jane > karoke > Katy Perry > Robert Pattinson > Twilight Forever > Volturi
Episode 77: Twilight Newborns Eclipse Movie Commentary
Posted on | August 15, 2013 | 2 Comments
In this special episode 77, the Twilight Newborns do a Eclipse Movie Commentary.
Cue up your DVD and watch Eclipse with us!
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Tags: commentary > dvd > Eclipse the Movie > Forks High School > Newborns > Riley > Robert Pattinson > Victoria > Wolf Pack
Warm Bodies Soundtrack in Order of Appearance
Posted on | July 5, 2013 | 4 Comments
Christen Newborn interrupts this regularly scheduled Twilight programming…
As a special treat, since I can’t shut up about Warm Bodies, The Newborns bring you the soundtrack songs in order of appearance in the movie along with quotes and action descriptions of the scenes in which they appear.
Sadly, the soundtrack doesn’t officially exist, but if you’d Iike to create your own, now you have the tools and the knowledge. Happily, the Warm Bodies Score (here on Amazon) does officially exist for download.
WARNING: this post and the score descriptions contain spoilers!
1. Sitting In Limbo – Jimmy Cliff
“You were a janitor….”
2. We Wish You a Merry Christmas – John Robert Foster
“It must’ve been so much better before when everyone could communicate their feelings and enjoy each others’ company.” (Via electronic devices, of course.)
3. Missing You – John Waite
Sad, lonely R in his airplane. I especially like the application of “my frozen heart tonight” lyric for a zombie. I doubt that’s what John Waite had in mind. Also R sees Julie for the first time (as she’s trying to shoot him with her badass shotgun).
4. The Bad In Each Other – Feist
R and Julie set out on their collision course. Nora thinks that’s “Sweet!”
5. Be the Song – Foy Vance
R relives Perry’s childhood memories of fireworks with his dad and Perry’s relationship with Julie by eating his brain. “I think I love you too, Julie.” Perry looks suspiciously like Edward in the meadow.
6. Concerto in A Minor for Flute, Oboe, Strings and Continuo RV 522: Allegro – Symphony Orchestra INSO Lemberg / Gunhard Mattes / Maya Schaufelbühl
Perry has dinner with Julie’s dad. “Well Julie without the wall we’d be eating brains now instead of rice.”
7. Patience – Guns N’ Roses
R gives Julie a blanket and tells her he’ll “keep…you….safe.” Julie asks “what ARE you?” And R’s heart beats for the first time in awhile.
8.Shell Suite – Chad Valley
R and Julie take the convertible for a spin on the tarmac. R crashes. “Jesus R this was a beautiful car!”
9. Hungry Heart – Bruce Springsteen
Julie grooves to R’s records and R makes the twirly motion. He wuv her. Playing with sunglasses, zombie DVDs, and trying out the slap game. Marcus thinks something is up.
10. Shelter from the Storm – Bob Dylan
R tries to comfort Julie for the death of Perry. Julie asks again “what ARE you?” R thinks “Man it must be nice to sleep. I wish I could. I wish I could dream.”
11. Hinnom, TX – Bon Iver
R and Julie drive in the rain after the escape from the airport Bonies.
12. Yamaha – Delta Spirit
Julie bails on R while he has his first dream in awhile. R thinks “so much for dreaming.”
13. Rock You Like a Hurricane – Scorpions
The zombies set off to get Julie back and protect her from the Bonies. Marcus: “They said…. F*** yeah.”
14. Oh Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
“Would you change this song please?” “What? It’s funny.” “No it’s not.”
15. Midnight City – M83
R gets all dolled up to meet Julie’s dad. “Hold up…you look hot!”
16. Runaway – The National
“As for us, we kind of learned how to live again. The humans began to accept us, connect with us, teach us. This was the key to the cure.” ”I have, uh, zombie fingers. Now you’re supposed to say I’m pretty too.” The walls come down.
17. Numbers Don’t Lie – The Mynabirds
The credits are rolling. I love these lyrics. “Baby if you wanna be right, I will let you be right, I will let you be right.”
Also, check out the Warm Bodies Score!
We LOVE this soundtrack. What’s your favorite song?
Episode 76: Saint Robert of the Beerless
Posted on | June 10, 2013 | No Comments
In episode 76, the Twilight Newborns discuss the documentary, Twilight Saga Forever, and TwiHarder lawsuit against Summit Entertainment.
Twilight News
- Those behind the Twilight spoof, TwiHarder, are suing Summit Entertainment for $500 million. Read more at LA Business News
- Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart: their relationship status. Read more from The Sun.
- DVD sales of the Twilight Saga have been decent for Lionsgate. Read more at Business Week.
- Was Francis Bean Cobain up for the role of Bella before Kristen Stewart was cast? Read more at US Weekly.
- Listen to our reaction to the Hillywood Show Parody of Breaking Dawn Part 2 and Warm Bodies.
- Warm Bodies came out on DVD on June 4. Get the details from the official site.
Newborn News
- Our iTunes Feed and cover art have been updated.
- Fan of the Week: Kerry
Meat of the Discussion – Twilight Saga Forever and The Book Club Play
TV Guide’s Twilight Saga Forever
- See the sneak preview on YouTube
- Hosted by Jackson Rathbone
- Rob Pattinson Red Carpet Interview
- Feelings from the cast about the end of the Saga
- Top 5 Fan Moments from Twilight – Breaking Dawn Part 1
The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarias
- A review from Washingtonian and from Atlanta Theater Fans
- Edward as Heathcliff
- Is Twilight important literature?
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