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Intro

• “Sucked out” by Superdrag

Twilight News

• New Volvo promotion at lostinforks.com starting June 22 for a chance to win the Volvo XC60, the model that appears in Eclipse.
• The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is released! Check out breetanner.com
• Stephenie Meyer releases her playlist for Bree Tanner. See more at stepheniemeyer.com

1. “Yes Please” – Muse
2. “Heads Will Roll” – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3. “Midnight and I” – White Rabbits
4. “Now We Can See” – The Thermals
5. “Falling In” – Ha Ha Tonka
6. “Rocking Horse” – The Dead Weather
7. “New Noise” – Refused
8. “What If We Could” – Blue October
9. “The Royal We” – Silversun Pickups
10. “Count Me Out” – Meese
11. “Blindness” – Metric
12. “Set the Sails” – Dan Mangan

• David Slade gives a shoutout to fans on the official Twilight Saga Facebook page. See more at Twilight Saga on Facebook.
  Snooki gives advice to Robert Pattinson. See more at MTV.com.
• Kristen Stewart quote controversy. See more at LaTimes.com.
• Ladies of Twilight in Vanity Fair. See more at TwilightLexicon.com.

Newborn News

• Poll: Who are you excited to see in the Eclipse movie?
• Newborns scope out Hot Topic and Suncoast
• Buy Twilight Newborns merch for Eclipse at CafePress

Meat – How awesome is Edward?

• Edward Cullen’s character profile on TwilightLexicon.com
• Edward’s best saga moments
• Edward is the gateway drug to Jacob
• Dream dates with Edward

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• You’re No Rock ‘N Roll Fun by Sleater-Kinney

Twilight News

• Stephenie Meyer’s Mini Press Junket. See more at stepheniemeyer.com.
• Eclipse Soundtrack. See more at eclipsesoundtrack.com
• Eclipse Poster featuring Xavier Samuel and the Newborns. See more at eclipsemovie.org.
• Ashley Greene and Kellen Lutz to return to Breaking Dawn. See more at mtv.com.
• Catherine Hardwicke weighs in on the Greene/Lutz renegotiations. See more at mtv.com.
• Robert Pattinson starts filming for Water for Elephants movie. See more at twilightish.com.
• Oprah and Twilight threesome interview for Eclipse. See more at oprah.com.

Newborn News

• Poll: What career do you think Jacob will pursue after the end of Breaking Dawn?
• Cafepress designs from Twilight Newborns
• Website of the Week: TwiFicPimps.blogspot.com

Meat of the Discussion: Jasper Hale

• Overview of Jasper Hale at TwilightLexicon.com
• Movie Jasper vs Book Jasper
• Did you like Jasper right away?
• Jasper’s appreciation of the Volturi

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Bonus link of Comedy Central’s Ugly Americans Twilight Proof. See more on the examiner.com.

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Intro

• “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran

Twilight News

• The Twilight Saga is on the American Library Association’s top 10 banned books. Read more at the TwilightLexicon.com.
• Kristen Stewart was quoted: “It felt really weird kissing someone else as Bella,” says Stewart. “I was like, ‘What the hell are you doing?’ It was a really strange experience—as it should have been.” Read more at the Twilight Examiner.
• Howard Shore is scoring Eclipse. Read more at the Twilight Examiner.
• Reshoots for Eclipse going as planned, according to Summit. Read more at MTV.com.
• Billy Burke working on a new album. Free download available at his website, billyburke.net
• Carlisle Cullen tops Forbes Fictional 15 as the richest literary character. Read more at forbes.com.

Newborn News

• Poll: Should Robert Pattinson play Kurt Cobain in an upcoming biopic?
• Visit our forums at twilightnewborns.com/forums

Meat of the Discussion – Jacob’s career

• Would Jacob take money from the Cullens?
• Is he like a parent to Renasty?
• Future career goals?
• Would Jacob and Renasty live on the reservation or with the Cullens or move away?
• Can Renasty be okay with the lifestyle Jacob can provide?
• Is Carlise’s money corrupting his children and grandchildren?

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Intro

• “Drain You” by Nirvana. Watch YouTube video of song here.

Twilight News

• New Moon DVD Release and short review of the director’s commentary
• Fun April Fool’s Rumors (See more at TwilightersAnoynmous.com)
• MTV Movie Awards. Please vote for New Moon!
• Announcement of Stephenie Meyer’s novella, “The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.” (See more at BreeTanner.com)

Newborn News

• Pocket Jacob broke foot during New Moon DVD release party
• Forums are coming!
• Fan of the Week: Brianna

Meat of the Discussion: Edward Cullen vs Kurt Cobain

Whoa! Seriously, dude. You can have Miley Cyrus.

• Wikipedia article on Kurt Cobain
• Vitamin R and Rainier Beer – Wikipedia article
• Similarities between small town Washington (Aberdeen and Forks)
• Rob Pattinson and fame
• Obsession with the Pacific Northwest
• My So Called Life (See episode 14 of the Twilight Newborns podcast)

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DVD Release Party:

• Borders DVD Release party
• Dej is safe for now
• Walmart’s cake
• Giving advice to lost souls on what version to buy

Review of Remember Me

A Brief Eclipse Trailer review

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Intro

• Sparkly Vampire by the Rifftones. Watch their youtube video.

Twilight News

• Various Rob Pattinson interviews for Remember Me, out March 12. Catch up on Rob videos at Twilightish.com
• Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner present at the 82nd Academy Awards. Read more at TwilightersAnonymous.com
• Kellan Lutz doesn’t want Breaking Dawn to be 3D. Read more at MTVNews.com
• Chris Weitz and his use of religious iconography in New Moon Italian scenes. Read more at MTVNews.com
• Twilightish.com blog post about The Office’s Kevin cooking through the ‘Twilight Cookbook’ on a recent episode. Read more at Twilightish.com.
• New Moon DVD roundup from TwilightSeriesTheories.com

Newborn News

• Poll by Fan of the Week Emeritus Luxie, about the Flirty Girl Fitness Workout.
• Fan of the Week: Jodi from Facebook
• Christen’s review of the SkyBar New Moon Valentine’s Chocolates. See image at RenezzemeeKarlie’s Blog

Meat of the Discussion:  Robsessed, the Documentary

• The post to our review
• The movie’s MySpace page
• The lack of actual Robness in the film
• The price of fame and success

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Intro

• The Mitch Hansen Band, “She is Brighter”

Twilight News

• Happy Birthday to Taylor Lautner! Feb 12
• Eclipse trailer to primeire in front of Remember Me, which opens March 12 (Official Movie Website)
• Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will be presenting at the Academy Awards March 7 (See more at Twilightish Blog)
• Rob Pattinson on the cover of Details, March 2010. (See more at the Detail Magazine’s Website)
• Vogue photo spread with Rob Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin (See more at Vogue.com)
• Robert back to work, on set of Bel Ami (See more at EclipseMovie.org)
• Walmart New Moon DVD: “Twilight Saga: New Moon Ultimate Fan Edition” has seven minutes of Eclipse footage (See more at Walmart.com)

Newborn News

• Call us on our voicemail: 513-252-2895
• review of Robsessed/Little Ashes on our website
• Facebook—Fan us!
• Christen Newborn calls out Kristen Stewart for trying to take Orlando Bloom (See more at TwilightishBlog.com)

Meat of the Discussion: Renee Higginbotham Dwyer

• See character description at Twilight Lexicon
• Why does she give up custody to Charlie?
• Who is the better parent: Charlie or Renee?
• Bella and Renee seem to be opposites

**Spoiler Section**

• Eclipse Script

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Intro

• “I am a Vampire” by Antsy Pants. Read more about the band on MySpace

Twilight News

• Happy Birthday to Michael Sheen (See more at TwilightGuide.com)
• Vanity Fair’s list of  Top Moneymakers of 2009. Rob #35, Kristen #37 (See more at VanityFair.com)
• FAME: Robert Pattinson comic book by Bluewater Productions (See more at NewMoonMovie.org)
• Hillywood Show review (See more at HillywoodShow.com)
• New Moon was nominated for four razzies (See more at razzies.com)
• Haiti Relief Telethon: Several Twilight Stars contributed. (See more at Twilightish.com)
• Anna Kendrick nominated for Oscar for Up in the Air (See more at MTV.com)
• DVD Special editions for Twilight New Moon Ready for preorder. DVD is released in the U.S. on March 20.

Newborn News

• Fans of the Week: Twilight_*_obsessed….. and Newbornman
• Call our voicemail at 513-252-2895
• Quiz: What turns Edward Cullen on?

Meat of the Discussion: Psychic Vampires

• A psychic vampire is a person or being who feeds off the life force of other living creatures
• Wikipedia entry on Psychic Vampires
• Different than sanguinarians (blood drinkers)
• Is Edward both a sanguarian and psychic vampire?

Bonus Links: The Shake Weight (See more at ShakeWeight.com) and Flirty Girl Fitness (See more at FlirtyGirlFitness.com)

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Twilight News

• Anna Kendrick – Stirring the shiz between Robert Pattinson and George Clooney (See more at Twilightish.com)
• New Moon DVD Release Sat. March 20, 2010 (See more at Twilight Lexicon)
• Rob Pattinson rumored to be part of Haiti relief telethon (See more at Twilightish.com)
• Twilight Producer talks about the making of Breaking Dawn (See more at TwilightersAnoynmous.com)
• People’s Choice Award: Taylor Launter Wins Breakout Movie Actor Award, Twilight wins ”Favorite Movie,” “Favorite Franchise,” and “Favorite On-Screen Team.” (See more at TwilightExaminer.com)
• The New Moon Parody by the Hillywood Show (Watch below now)

Newborn News

• Give us iTunes reviews!
• Call us at 513) 252-2895
• Fan of the Week: TwiCharmed

Meat of the Discussion: Vampire Lore

• Book: The Twilight Companion: The Unauthorized Guide to the Series by Lois H. Gresh. (See more at the publisher’s website)
• Importance of coffins and homeland dirt
• Use of coffins to bury the dead
• Comparing vampire bats to human vampires

Plea

• Watch The Dish hosted by Danielle Fishel on the Style Network!

Outtakes

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Intro

• Fake Robert Pattinson gives a shout-out to the Newborns for a great year of podcasting.

Twilight News

• New Moon was the most talked about movie on Facebook user status updates (see more at the Twilight Examiner)
• “Possibility” by Lykke Li  from the New Moon soundtrack could be a nomination for the Academy Awards best song in a movie (see more at MTV.com)
• Chris Weitz reveals Easter eggs in New Moon (See more at Twilight Source )
• Possible reality tv show in Forks Washington (See more at RobstenLovers.blogspot.com)
• Funny Robert Pattinson interview with GMTV (Watch this interview on YouTube. We discuss the part at the 2:45 mark)
• British women want to kiss Robert Pattinson under the mistletoe (See more at Pattinson Online)
• Ashley Greene and Robert Pattinson were both named in Interview magazine’s twenty most beautiful people of the decade.  Ashley was listed #2 and Rob #9. (See more at NewMoonMovie.org)
• Billy Burke interview on GMTV, talks about his ‘stache. (See more at theirishtwilightsisters.blogspot.com)
• Kellan Lutz to be the new face of Calvin Klein underwear (See more at RobstenLovers.blogspot.com)
• Taylor Launter’s performance on SNL (See more at TwilightLexicon)
• Birthdays: Jackson Rathbone turned 25. Stephenie Meyer turned 36.

Newborn News

• Songs from the movie, “How to Be,”  in order of appearance available on our site
• Poll: Whose d*ck in a box do you want for Christmas?
• Christmas gifts, including Pocket Alice and Pocket Jacob
• Website of the week: Heidi Sierra has a album of Twilight inspired music, Twilight Obsession. Check out her sound at www.heidisierra.net or www.myspace.com/heidisierramusic
• Fan of the week: UK Sandy

Meat of the Discussion – Year in Review

• What an amazing year 2009 has been!
• New Moon movie release
• Twilight DVD release
• TwiCon
• Pocket Edward adventures

Medley of Twilight Newborn parody songs from 2009

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Facebook comment: Kathleen “loved New Moon. It was much better than Twilight including the acting, script, soundtrack and the backing colour. Chris Weitz is a utter genius! I actually liked the way it ended…It was like a cliff-hanger but it wasnt like it said to be continued…which i totally hate in movies. So I think iChris Weitz ended it smoothly ”

In episode 34, the Twilight Newborns discuss New Moon listener reactions.

Intro

• “Forks Noel,” a parody of Jingles Bells

Twilight News

• New Moon hits has an estimated international cumulative of up to $243 million (see more at NewMoonMovie.org)
• Chris Weitz choose the color of the Volvo to be black (See more at TwilightSource.com)
• Chris Weitz may give out orientation guide to fans for free (See more at MTV.com)
• DVD details: To include commentary by Taylor, Rob and Kristen and Weitz. 20 minutes of deleted scenes. (See more on MTV.com)
• Twilight soundtrack nominated for a Grammy (See more at TwilightersAnonymous.com)
• Eclipse cast played Twilight Board Game, according to Peter Facinelli on the Rachael Ray Show. (See more at the TwilightLexicon.com)
• Wyck Godfrey, Twilight producer, says Breaking Dawn will happen (See more at makingof.com)
• MTV interview: Robert Pattinson’s new year’s resolution is to be less self depreciating, jealous at Taylor’s new body (See more at MTV.com)
• Pocket Edward was introduced Robert Pattinson on the Today Show (See more at the LetterstoTwilight forum)
• ThinkingofRob.com organizing fans against paparazzi abuse of Rob Pattinson. (See more at ThinkingofRob.com)
• Taylor Lautner has been cast Max Steel – “popular” franchise based on a 1990’s action figure. (See more at NewMoonMovie.org)
• Taylor Lautner on Saturday Night Live on Dec 12, 2009. (See our favorite sketch at TwilightLexicon.com)

Newborn News

• See our post of the New Moon soundtrack in order of the movie.
• Poll: Who portrayed their character the best in New Moon?
• Spread the word about Twilight Newborns

Meat of the Discussion – Listener reactions

• Cari_tx’s live report from the Houston, Texas, Hot Topic Tour as our special correspondent. See her full report at Cariblogs.blogspot.com and watch one of her videos from the event below.

• Voicemail from fan of the week emeritus, Jaz from Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Facebook comment: Diana “absolutely LOVED it! My husband went with me and he enjoyed it as well. The special effects were awesome! I just hated the way they ended it. I know it was a good way to get everyone waiting for part 3!”
• Facebook comment: Kathleen “loved New Moon. It was much better than Twilight including the acting, script, soundtrack and the backing colour. Chris Weitz is a utter genius! I actually liked the way it ended…It was like a cliff-hanger but it wasnt like it said to be continued…which i totally hate in movies. So I think iChris Weitz ended it smoothly ”
• Facebook comment: Lara from Denver: “Chris Weitz … please be my boyfriend! ;-} He’s a super-genius to take my least favorite book in the series and make it such an AWESOME movie! I hope he gets to direct Breaking Dawn. I even felt a little tinge of pity for poor Jacob at the end ;-< so I KNOW this was good!!
• Website comment: Luxie: “Wow Melissa, Christen… you girls are dedicated! And we love you for it!!! I too agree that the vamp makeup was a bit clownish/technicolor at times. I agree too ’bout the Volturi scene…..
Why couldn’t Alice fight back (a little at least?) And damn… did Edward get his @$$ handed to him or what? Maybe it was due to him being weak from not feeding regularly when he was in hiding, away from Bella. In the book doesn’t Bella mention (on the way home when she thinks she’s dreaming) that ‘her Edward’ was usually more well fed… she was taking about his eyes being black….That reminds me…. what color were Edward’s eyes in Voltera? Were they golden? ‘Cause they shoulda been black, right?

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Christen and Melissa review in random order:

• Billy Burke/Charlie Swan
• Kristen Stewart/Bella Swan
• Robert Pattinson/Edward Cullen
• Taylor Lautner/Jacob Black
• Rachelle Lefevre/Victoria
• Volturi Gang
• Wolf Pack
• Special effects
• Team Humans

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Intro

• “All the Single Babies,”  a parody of All the Single Ladies by Beyonce

Twilight News

• New Moon less than two weeks away for United States
• Taylor Swift in Saturday Night Live Twilight parody (See Twilight Lexicon for more info and to watch the parody)
• New Moon Mall Tour at Hot Topic – Los Angles was first stop (Read more at NewMoonMovie.org)
• Stephenie Meyer on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday, November 13th (Read more at NewMoonMovie.org)
• Vanity Fair photos/interview with Rob Pattinson – corn on the cob and lobster Rob (See more at VanityFair.com)

Newborn news

• Twilight Newborns attending an advanced screening cuz we shelled out the cash
• Poll: What should Edward Cullen be for Halloween?
• Fan of the Week: Jaz from Indiana via voicemail

Meat of the Discussion – Edward’s Mother’s Ring

• Eclipse chapter 20 “Compromise” (See chapter summary at TwilightLexicon.com)
• How does Edward get the ring?
• Would Edward lie to Bella to get her to wear something nice?

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• Twilight Parody of the song, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba

Twilight news

• New Moon soundtrack is out. Released early due to demand. (Get more from MTV.com)
• Self Magazine spread with Kellan Lutz, Ashely Greene and Rachelle Lefevre (Read more at Self Magazine Online)
• People Magazine Collector’s Edition New Moon Issue is on sale now (Read more at People.com)
• New New Moon Merchandise at Hot Topic (See what they have at HotTopic.com)
• Official Twilight Twitter at twitter.com/twilight
• Summit announces New Moon run time as 2 hours and 10 minutes (Read more at NewMoonMovie.org)

Newborn news

• Winner of Team Essay Contest: Luxie
• Christen on Twitter at twitter.com/ChristenNewborn
• New Moon movie plans. Near Cincinnati? email us at twilightnewborns AT gmail dot com
• Poll: Who got the coolest New Moon character poster ?

Meat of the Discussion: The Cullens as hoarders

• See A&E’s Hoarders (a TV show about hoarding)
• Definition of compulsive hoarding (See Wikipedia)
• Is hoarding why the Cullens leave town?
• Is Esme getting help?

Outtakes

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• Spoof of Bella and Edward as Debbie Downer from Saturday Night Live. (Watch a real Debbie Downer clip from Hulu.com here)

Twilight News

• Kristen Stewart in Interview Magazine (Read story at InterviewMagazine.com)
• Jackson Rathbone injured on the set of Eclipse but is okay (Read more at MTV.com)
• Taylor Launter is embarrassed by all the attention of his new body (See Chicago Tribute)
• Dakota Fanning leaving Vancouver. (see more at OnTheFlix.com)
• Ashley Greene is on twitter at twitter.com/AshleyMGreene
• Alex Rice has been cast as Sue Clearwater (see more at EclipseMovie.org)
• New Moon the Soundtrack

• Preorder on Amazon.com
• Also preorder on iTunes. (Read more about bonus songs at MTV.com)

Newborn News

• Twilight Newborns Contest extended to October 7. Write to us and talk about your favorite Team! Read more details here.
• Visit our Cafepress store
• Our Voicemail: (513) 252-2895
• Poll: Besides Jacob, which Team Wolf Pack member would you want to be in the doghouse with?
• Fan of the Week: Brewers_rock from iTunes

Meat of the Discussion: Edward Cullen as a Party Pooper

• Do the Cullens keep Edward around because of his gift?
• Edward as Emo
• Piano-playing
• Compatibility of Edward and Bella as homebodies

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Intro

• Parody of Pat Benatar’s We Belong

Twilight News

• New Moon trailer premiering at the VMAs (Watch the trailer here at twilightthemovie.com)
• “Meet on the Equinox” song by Death Cab for Cutie (Listen to the song here at mtv.com)
• Kristen Stewart’s wig on Eclipse
• New Moon showtimes on sale in select U.S. locations. Buy tickets now.
• Team Jacob and Team Edward corn mazes in Utah (Read more at DeseretNews.com)
• Kellan Lutz and Peter Facinelli go to yoga together (Read more at CullenBoysAnonymous.com)
• Bella Swan’s birthday – September 13
• Renesmee Carlie Cullen’s birthday – September 10
• Boo Boo Stewart has been cast as Seth Clearwater in Eclipse (See an interview with him at TwilightLexicon.com)

Newborn News

• New Pocket Edward Youtube video – Watch it here!
• Fan of the week: iamatwihard
• Twilight Newborn contest until Sept 30! Essay: What Team are you on and why? Email us at twilightnewborns AT gmail.com

Meat of the Discussion: Edward Masen’s Chicago as described in The Devil in the White City

• Wikipedia entry about The Devil in the White City
• Wikipedia entry about 1893 Chicago’s World Fair
• Chicago at the time was somewhere a person could easily go missing and many did
• Very dirty, crowded and chaotic – stockyards were a major tourist attraction
• The Jungle by Upton Sinclair also describes Chicago during Edward’s human time. See the Wikipedia entry about The Jungle.
• Similarities between serial killers and vampires
• Edward’s parents may have met at the Chicago World’s Fair
• H.H.Holmes – first American serial killer. Could he have been a vampire hiding his victims’ remains?

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• Parody of ‘Come to My Window’ by Melissa Etheridge

Twilight News

• Bryce Dallas Howard replaces Rachelle Lefevre (See more at LA Times)
• Taylor Lautner featured in second New Moon trailer (Watch trailer at at Twilightthemovie.com)
• New Moon soundtrack news: Death Cab for Cutie to be first single. (See StephenieMeyer.com for more)
• New action figure dolls for New Moon (See NewMoonMovie.org for more)
• Teen Choice Awards – Rob Pattinson wins Hottest Hottie (See TeenChoiceAwards.com for more)
• Rob Pattinson driving a Porsche
• New Moon game
• Robsten rumors
• Eclipse has begun filming!

Newborn News

• Poll: Besides Edward, which is the hottest Twilight Man Hunk?
• Christen debunking werewolf myths

Meat of the Discussion: Team Jacob

• What does it mean to be Team Jacob
• The importance of identifying Team in the fandom

New Twilight Newborn Contest:

• Essay: What Team are you on and why? Respond by Sept 30.

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Intro:

Clip of 100 Monkeys’ concert with Jackson Rathbone

In this podcast, we have interviews with

• Mindy Lents, The TwiCon Fan Fiction winner. Check out her story on Twilighted.net
• The Bella Cullen Project
• 98331Gear.com
• Kimbra Hickey – The Hands of Twilight
• The Mitch Hansen Band (Watch the video of the this interview here.)
• And general Christen and Melissa adventures

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Intro

• Cast Q & A: How are you preparing for Eclipse?

Day 1 (Saturday)

• Twilight screening
• The Magic Hallway
• The Hillywood Show interview
• Cast Q&A
• The Mitch Hansen Band interview–We will be posting the video interview next week. Check back!
• Report from the field of cast autograph signings
• Report from the field of cast meet and greet
• The Volturi Ball

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Day 0 (Thursday)

• Registration lines and Welcome ceremony
• TwiCon convention rules
• Seeing Christian Serratos

Day 1 (Friday)

• TwiCon Panels: Female Role in Twilight, Thirty Plus Chill Room turns into the Chill-hallway
• Gift Bags
• Vendor room: Interview with Kimbra Hicke – Hands of Twilight, The Twilight Tour, Essence of Twilight, 98331 Gear.com
• Hillywood Show photo and staring contest
• Security Guard confusion
• The Bella Cullen Project
• TwiCon Creepers
• Mitch Hansen Band performance and music video
• TwiCurls meeting
• Twilight Series Theories meeting
• Biology of Twilight panel over-run
• Merch Trading Room
• Volturi Masque Ball preparation
• Christen estrogen update
• VILF buttons
• We Book Apparel shirts

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• Parody of song, “Twilight Time”

Twilight News

• Twilight is being make into graphic novel form (See more at Entertainment Weekly)
• Xavier Samuel, Australian actor, has been cast as Riley for Eclipse (See more at newmoonmovie.org)
• Chris Weitz is interviewed by Hitflix. (Read whole interview here)
• ComicCon panel for New Moon will include Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (Read more at hisgoldeneyes.com)
• Soundtrack news: Thom Yorke and Kings of Leon could be submitting songs for New Moon (See more at mtv.com)
• Breaking Dawn the movie will  not be rated R (Read more at HitFix.com)

Newborn News

• Submit your questions to twilightnewbors AT gmail dot com. See list of special guests on the TwiCon website
• Fan of Week: QueenOfDixie
• CafePress Store updated. Check it out!
• Quiz: Harry Potter vs. Edward Cullen
• Christen’s secret surprise

Meat of the Discussion: Incognito

• Can the Cullens continue to hide as technology changes?
• Usefulness of Jason Jenks in the future
• Why keep real names? Carlisle and Rosalie have original first and last names
• Have they had to fake their death?

Outtakes

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Intro

• Twilight parody of Total Eclipse of the Heart

Twilight News

• US Weekly magazine is out on newsstands (Read more at the Examiner’s site)
• Lip Venom sample (Read more at the product’s website)
• Rob Pattinson on set of Remember Me and the walls are shaking (See more at IMDB)
• Mattel making Edward Ken doll and Bella Barbie to come out 11/27/09 (see more at Twilight Source)
• Mike Welch says the movie that Bella, Jacob and Mike see in the movie adaption of New Moon is a fictitious movie called Face Punch (See more at newmoonmovie.org)
• Vampire Baseball event in Portland to benefit Make a Wish Foundation (See more at Twilight Fan Trips)
• As a charity event for Variety – The Children’s Charity of Eastern Tennessee, New Moon to premiere in Knoxville, TN on November 18. (See more at newmoonmovie.org)
• Ashley Greene says Breaking Dawn filming after Eclipse filming ends (See more at Twilight Source)
• ACT/SAT prep with Brian Leaf’s Defining Twilight (See more at the publisher’s website)
• France will have the New Moon premiere on November 18th. United States is to be Nov. 20. (See more at Our Twilight Chronicles)

Newborn News

• Contest winner: Ambur
• Poll; In Forks, Washington, there is 100 women for every 112 men. Would you move to Forks?
• New Fan of the Week widget on website
• Get your new buttons for our website here
• Watch our new YouTube video of Dancing Edward Cullen Action Figure

Meat of the Discussion – Twicon preparation

• The Twilight Newborns are going to Twicon in Dallas, TX, July 30-August 2, 2009
• See twicon.org for more details about the event
• Let us know if you’re going to be there at twilightnewborns AT gmail.com

Quiz from US Weekly magazine

Outtakes

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Intro

• The 10 Commandments on How to Act Around Robert Thomas-Pattinson

Twilight News

• Happy Birthday to Edward Cullen –  June 20, 1901. Edward turns 108.
• US Weekly to publish a Twilight-dedicated magazine on June 26 (See more from the Examiner.com)
• MTV contest for TwiCon correspondent in Dallas July 30-Aug 2 – Winner announced June 28
• Rob getting hit by the car/crazy fans attack him on the Remember Me set (See more at the NewMoonMovie.org)
• RESPECT ME is a campaign to make everyone RESPECT ROBERT PATTINSON. (See LetMeSign.com for more info)
• Open casting for Eclipse for Seth and Leah Clearwater until June 30 (See Summit’s casting website here at eclipseopencasting.com)
• Kelly Clarkson, Coldplay may have sounds on New Moon soundtrack

Newborn News

• Twilight Newborns contest! Ends July 1, 2009: Send it a photo of “Twilight Newborns” written in a creative, interesting BUT legal place. Winner to receive a Dej clone or a t-shirt from Twilight Newborns’ CafePress store.
• Report about Jackson Rathbone and 100 Monkey concert from fan of the week emeritus, LovelyBlue27
• Renasty Award: Fans stalking Robert
• Fan of the Week: Luxie from Tampa, FL

Meat of the Discussion – Forks, Washington

• Name origin
• Industry
• Fun things to do in Forks
• Ratio of men to women (111 to 100)
• Great Forks Fire of 1951
• Logging Capital of the World
• La Push, Washington
  

Reenactment of Eclipse script

Outtakes

Intro

• Twilight mad libs from Twilight Novel Novice from Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, pages 267-68

Twilight News

• Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth story about being Dr. Cullen at home. (See more at IMDB)
• MTV 2009 Movie Awards (See more at MTV)
• Congratulations to Twilight for winning 5 awards, including Best Fight, Best Male Breakout Star, Best Female Star, Best Kiss and Best Movie.
• New Moon Teaser Trailer premieres at MTV Movie Awards (Watch the trailer in HD at the TwilightGuy.com)
• Rumors of Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart having dinner after the MTV awards (See more at NY Daily News)
• Casting for Eclipse and the Newborns has started. Yay! (Read more at E! Online)

Newborn News

• Our polls about the MTV Movie Awards
• Website of the Week: Forks Gift Shop
• Be sure to check out the photo album of Dejeuner’s clone, Pranzo, tearing up Italy.  There are also New Moon set photos from Italy there too!!
• Twilight Newborns contest! Ends July 1, 2009: Send it a photo of “Twilight Newborns” written in a creative, interesting BUT legal place. Winner to receive a Dej clone or a t-shirt from Twilight Newborns’ CafePress store.

Meat of the Discussion – True Love

• Do you want to find true love so early?
• Jacob’s imprinting on Renasty
• Speculation on Renasty’s reaction to Jacob as she gets older
• Do you want true love if you live forever?
• Denali Clan is the only one without soul mates
• The effect of fate on the story lines of the series
• What if you miss destiny?
• Jasper and Alice’s relationship – Is it fate or did Alice make it happen?

Renasty Award Winner

• Weird YouTube Girl bringing shame onto the Twilight Fandom. Watch her video here.

Cullen pets: Who would have what and what would the name it?

• Thanks to Katy, Fan of the Week Emeritus, for the question!

Intro

• Newborns sing “Peeps in Rainy Places”– spoof of Garth Brooks’  “Friends in Low Places”

Twilight News

• MTV Movie Awards to be aired May 31, 2009
• New Moon trailer – See Entertainment Tonight for a sneak preview
• Robert Pattinson attends Cannes Film Festival (Check out pics on Pillow Biters)
• Kiss Auction – Robert Pattinson earns $40,000 for charity (See TwilightTillDawn for more)
• Italy’s New Moon shooting – Fan of the Week Emeritus Chris visits the set. See set pictures on Lauren’s Bite (Spoilers!)
• New Moon Movie Script found in trash (See more at MTV Movies blog)

Newborn News

• Dej in Italy – See posts here, here and here!
• Voicemail – (513) 252-2895
• Poll: What statement describes your feelings about the New Moon teaser poster?
• Fan of the Week: Katy via email. Her questions: Would Edward still have fallen in love with Bella if she had always lived with Charlie in Forks instead of living with Renee in Phoenix? AND Do vampires shower or do they never sweat and so they never need to wash themselves?
• Twilight Newborns contest! Ends July 1, 2009: Send it a photo of “Twilight Newborns” written in a creative, interesting BUT legal place. Winner to receive a Dej clone or a t-shirt from Twilight Newborns’ CafePress store.
• Website issues – should be all okay now

Meat of the Discussion – Once a cheater, always a cheater?

• Bella kissed Jacob in Eclipse
• Is she likely to cheat again?
• Why did Edward put up with it?
• Cullen Family reaction
• Charlie’s influence
• Kiss versus ‘emotional cheating’
• What if Edward cheated?

Top Five Bella Cheating Songs

Outtakes

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Intro

• Hot Pockets test kitchen

Twilight News

• MTV Movie Awards voting until May 27, event is May 31. (See MTV)
• Volterra filming will happen Montepulciano, Italy, starting at the end of May. 1,500 extras casted. (See NewMoonMovie.com)
• Rob Pattinson’s 23rd birthday (See People Magazine and MTV photo gallery)
• New Moon cast parties (See VancityAllie.com)
• Filming the meadow scene with Bella (See NewMoonMovie.com)
• Merch: Official Twilight trading cards set from Amazon, available July 1. (See Amazon)

Newborn News

• Poll: What would you get Rob Pattinson for his birthday?
• Need iTunes reviews
• Fan of the Week: LovelyBlue27 from Twitter
• Dejeuner’s Italy visit
• Twilight Newborns contest! Ends July 1, 2009: Send it a photo of “Twilight Newborns” written in a creative, interesting BUT legal place. Winner to receive a Dej clone or a t-shirt from Twilight Newborns’ CafePress store.

Meat of the Discussion – Forks High School Graduation Scene from Eclipse

• See chapter summary from the Twilight Lexicon
• Newborns coming (growl!)
• Charlie and Bella’s dinner at The Lodge
• Bella’s worrying
• Bella’s clothes stolen for the Newborns
• Alice’s party
• Jacob’s Wolf charm
• Edward’s Crystal charm

Bella’s Potential College Majors

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Intro

• “Mr. Pattinson” – Parody of Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel

Twilight News

• Composer of New Moon will not be Carter Burwell. Rumored to be Alexandre Desplat (See Carter Burwell’s website)
• Rob Pattinson #1 on USA TODAY’s Celebrity Heat Index for the first time this past week (See USA Today)
• Michael Sheen is in Vancouver and Stephenie Meyer in Vancouver (See HisGoldenEyes.com)
• Ashley Greene’s interview with OK! Magazine (See OK!)

Newborn News

• Polls:  Do you think Déjeuner can do better than this tasty treat? and Who is the HOTTEST Zombie in New Moon?
• Merch purchasing on eBay for PJs and Suncoast
• Fan of the Week: LexxyKat

Meat of Discussion- Mormonism’s influence on Twilight Series

• See Wikipedia article
• Stephenie Meyer is a Mormon
• Gender roles in Mormonism
• Men as prophets- Is Edward like a prophet?
• Is Bella and Edward part of an “celestial marriage”?
• Eroticism of Twilight versus the spirituality of the characters
• Recommended reading: Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer

Ways Rob could disguise himself from fangirls

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Intro

• Edward Cullen baseball color commentary

Twilight News

• New scene being filmed of Bella riding bikes with one of the men from the bar (see HisGoldenEyes.com)
• New Moon filming halfway completed (See video from ET)
• Italian filming of New Moon scheduled for end of May (See video from ET)
• Breaking Dawn – Will it be made into a movie? (See Entertainment Weekly)
• Rob Pattinson baby photos (See Pattinson Online)

Newborn News

• Polls: Which one of “The Boys” from Twilight is the sexiest?, Whose Mother’s Day gift is Esme’s favorite? and Should the Twilight Newborns record a DVD commentary?
• Fan of the Week Emeritus: Lara from Denver
• New t-shirt design: Renasty Award Winner
• How to dream of Rob

Meat of the Discussion – Twilight Relationships

• Christen and Edward
• Bella and Edward
• Bella and Jacob
• Carlisle and Esme
• Rosalie and Emmett
• Alice and Jasper
• Angela and Ben
• Jessica and Mike
• Renee and Phil
• Renee and Charlie
• Victoria and James
• Irina and Laurent

The Cougars of Twilight

• Rosalie, Esme, Renee and special shoutout to Edward

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Intro

• Parody of the Joker from Steve Miller Band

Twilight News

• Rob Pattinson’s funny Vancouver fan encounter (Read more at RPattzDaily)
• Debunking of rumor of Stephenie Meyer getting sued (See Stephenie Meyer’s official website)
• E! The Soup—Harry Potter nerd sabotaging Twilight (Read more about The Soup here)
• Bella’s house filming (Read more at Surrey Now)
• Wolf Pack photo in USA Today (See USA Today)
• ET New Moon interview. (See ET Twilight news here)
• David Slade to be Eclipse Director (See HisGoldenEyes.com)

Newborn News

• Polls: Which one of the New Moon actors is the most ‘Dork Hot’? Which Twilight characters are most likely to hook up if the series were to continue? and Should the Twilight Newborns record a DVD commentary?
• Fans of the Week: Jedee and Smile ‘Ox from iTunes
• new phone number for voicemail
• Renasty Award Winner tshirt to go on CafePress store this week

Meat of the Discussion: 1918—The Year Edward died

• See Wikipedia article
• U.S. President was Woodrow Wilson
• World War I (1914-1918) 15 million killed
• Czar Nicholas II and family assassinated
• Chicago Restaurant Poisonings arrests- more than 100 waiters are taken into custody, for poisoning restaurant customers with a lethal powder called Mickey Finn (drugs).
• The Spanish Flu becomes pandemic; over 25 million people die in the following 6 months (almost twice as many as died during the war).
• Marriage age: 1900: For men: 25.9 years in 1900. For Women: 22 years. Currently the average age at marriage in the US is 26.8 years for men, and 25.1 years for women. (From wisegeek.com)

Slang terms from Edward’s time

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• Twilight Apples commercial

Twilight News

• Cam Gigandet had a baby girl with girlfriend Dominique Geisendorff. (See MTV)
• Life & Style Magazine – Rumors of onset romance. Truth? (See Life & Style’s article)
• Entertainment Tonight – Exclusive New Moon set interviews April 23 (Watch teaser from ET.com here)
• New Moon cast list announced  (See Yahoo Movies for more info):

1. Jane—Dakota Fanning
2. Alec–Cameron Bright
3. Aro–Micheal Sheen
4. Caius–Jamie Campbell-Bower
5. Harry Clearwater–Graham Greene
6. Heidi–Noot Seear
7. None of “Jacob’s friends” from Twilight are returning
8. Billy Burke was left off Summit press release but he is returning

Newborn News

• Poll: Who does the Cullens’ taxes?
• Poll:  So far, which Twilight book or movie is your favorite?
• Fan of the Week – Harriet2000 on twitter
• New Video – YouTube channel www.youtube.com/twilightnewborns
• Top Twilight Sites – please vote for us!

Meat of the Discussion – The Meadow Scene

• Pocketpiece Theater: Edward quotes “You can’t imagine how that feels”
• Hard to understand smell in books
• Alcoholic reference (brandy) and drug reference (heroin) not usual teen book fodder
• Bella – “a demon from my own personal hell”
• Esme and Edward’s relationship – talks about upsetting Esme that Edward to live in Alaska

Renasty Award Winner

• “Eye-verts” for Twilight DVD release in United Kingdom (See Trendhunter.com)

Twilight Shippers

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Intro

• My So-Called Life quote (Episode 9 “Halloween”) See episode guide here from mscl.com.

Twilight News

• Kristen Stewart’s birthday
• Set Photos of New Moon (See HisGoldenEyes.com)
• Dossier Photos of Rob Pattinson (see MTV)
• Twilight author Stephenie Meyer continues to dominate USA TODAY’s Best-Selling Books list.

Newborn News

• New design on CafePress store,  Proud Member of the Newborn Army. See design here.
• Poll: Who usually wins the Easter egg hunt at the Cullen house?

My So-called Life

• See http://www.mscl.com, “The world’s largest, most-visited tribute web site devoted to ‘My So-Called Life’”
• Love triangle between Angela, Jordan and Brian. Similar to love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob.
• Difference and similarities of Edward Cullen and Jordon Catalano
• Difference and similarities of Brian and Jacob
• Bella and Angela comparison. First person narration.
• Brian is like Edward as protector
• Jordan and Jacob—Love to get in trouble

What vampire power would the cast of My So-Called Life have?

Outtakes

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Intro

• Christen has a Bill O’Reilly meltdown (See the real one on YouTube here)

Twilight News

• Twilight DVD sales – 3 million sold on the first day (see Variety)
• Twilight Newborns’ DVD release party (See post)
• Twilight: Director’s Notebook, will debut at #1 on this Sunday’s New York Times bestseller list (See Entertainment Weekly)
• Rob Pattinson’s stinky rumors reach an apex (See MTV)
• Biting child (see Des Moines Register)
• New Moon countdown: 229 days

Newborn news

• Poll: What is your favorite special feature on the Twilight DVD?
• Twilight Game review
• Pocket Edward Got frisked at the airport
• Vancouver spy

Meat of Discussion – More DVD review

• Deleted scenes
• Nomads kissing scenes
• Esme and carlise
• DVD commentary – eyebrows
• Target edition: Edward’s fantasy in the classroom

Bloopers

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Intro

• Alarm clock, excited for DVD release day

Twilight News

• St. Marcus Day 3/19 – fans wore red for Edward (see Twilight Treasury)
• DVD Release! Parties, Walmart cake
• Wolf Pack cast (See NewMoonMovie.org)
• Cliff Diving scene filming now – part will be CGI (See MTV)
• Director’s Notebook book review

Newborns News

• Going to party!!! – early start to get to Target
• Fandom and false info – ran around trying to find game (our Andy Rooney-esque rant)
• MySpace at www.myspace.com/twilightnewborns
• Grad School and License Plate blog posts
• Poll update: What do the Cullens do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
• Fan of the week: twitter.com/Cari_tx

Meat of the Discussion: DVD RELEASE!

• Biting scene
• Yanking kiss scene
• Midnight Sun deleted scene
• Edward’s bedroom extended scene

Newborn Outtakes

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• 12 Days of Twilight sung by the Newborns

Twilight News

• Filming on New Moon starts Monday 3-16-09 (See Just Jared Jr. story)
  • Set photos from Spoiler TV
• Eclipse Director, Juan Antonio Bayona, announced and then denied. (See LA Times)
• Robert Pattinson in GQ Magazine (See story and photos here)
• Cool stuff releasing soon: Twilight Board Game (3/15/09), Twilight Director’s Notebook (3/17/09)  and Twilight DVD (3/21/09)

Newborn News

• Café Press Store is up (See our shop here)
• 2 Polls: What vampire super power would you like to have? and  Which RPattz mega-do do you prefer?
• Fan of the Week: Naomi via Facebook

Please talk on the podcast on how to explain rationally to fellow adults our current fixation with Twilight, 22 year old actors, 17 year old vampires and make it not sound like I’m having a mid life crisis?? I’m 32 and a wife and mother of 3. My daughter is a fellow fan but husband and colleagues think I’m nuts.

Meat of the Discussion – The Wedding of the Century

• Location
• Alice’s involvement
• Lack of Bella’s involvement
• Lack of showers or rehearsals
• Renee’s role

What gifts would the guests bring?

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Intro

• Local TV news from Forks, WA

Twilight News

• More Kristen Stewart interviews (KStew Apology-gate) (See E! Online Exclusive)
• Twilight board game is being released (See product details at Amazon)
• Need for a Twilight video game
• Twilight DVD update (See our post about DVD purchasing options)
• Find a Twilight DVD release party near you at Twilightthemovie.com
• Discussion of MSN’s “Real Life Vampires” story

Newborns News

• T-shirts to be available on Café Press – Jazz hands for Christen’s “The Boyfriend” for great design!
• Now on Skype. Leave us a voicemail for possible inclusion in the podcast. Skype ID: Twilightnewborns
• Drooling over fan’s New Moon Poster (see link here)
• Fan of the week: Lara from Denver, Colorado, via email

Meat of the Discussion – Bella’s Super Power and Usefulness of super powers in general

• Chris of Las Vegas, Nevada, writes:

I think Bella is a shield because she constantly cares for others and gladly sacrifies herself for her mother [twilight], and edward [eclipse].  Then why are her powers essentially for self-preservation?

• Discussion of Bella as shield
• Is it part of her personality?
• How does her being a mother affect her shield making abilities?
• The usefulness of super powers in general in Breaking Dawn
• Need for an encyclopedic listing of other vampires and super powers in BD (See Lion_Lamb Community’s post on Live Journal)

Cullens at the Oscars

• Surely, Alice has dragged the Cullens to an Oscar ceremony as some point.
• What stars would the Cullens be drawn to?

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Intro

• Pocket Edward (aka Edward Cullen action figure), so named by Lauren’s Bite blog.

Twilight News

• Robert Pattinson appearance at the Oscars. “It’s more organized. At Twilight premieres, you think you’re going to die.” (See Pattinson Online)
• Kristen Stewart’s non-appearance at the Oscars. See Twilight-Headed’s post and MTV’s post. Is it comparable to Kirsten Dunst’s attitude towards Spiderman (The Curse of the Kstens)?
  
• Rumors of Drew Barrymore as the director of Eclipse (See E! Online)
• Twilight’s movie premiere in Japan (See MTV blog)
• Hugh Jackman and Robert Pattinson’s karoke duet (See E! Online)
• DVD update: Borders: Special editions won’t be available at midnight release party on March 21. Hot Topic: Midnight release party. Suncoast: Photos given at time of pre-order

Newborn News

• Poll: What mythical creature did Robert Pattinson most resemble at the 2009 Academy Awards
• Fan of the Week: twitter.com/twilightish

Meat of the Discussion-Imprinting

• Is it love?
• Why does it happen?
• Is is comparable to arranged marriages?
• Implications for those who go through the process
• Impact of Jacob’s imprinting on outside the tribe

Renasty Award

• Jacob Black for imprinting on Renasty

Is Jacob Black an abusive boyfriend?

• Same checklist as used when Newborns discussed whether Edward Cullen is an abusive boyfriend
• Questionnaire from loveisrespect.org

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Intro

• Newborns perform J-A-C-O-B

Twilight News

• DVD updates
• Eclipse release date of June 30, 2010 (See MTV blog)
• New Moon the Movie’s official name and logo (See MTV blog)
  
• Entertainment Weekly sneak peek
• Robert Pattinson scheduled to attend the Oscars

Newborn News

• The Newborns on New & Notable on iTunes
• New to Top 21 Twilight Sites
• poll update: Who would you vote for President?

Meat of Discussion: Edward as heir apparent for Carlisle

• Is Edward Carlisle’s succession plan?
• Would the coven stay together if Carlisle died?

Twilight Scandals

Renaming Twilight “The Top 10″

Website of the Week

• twitter.com/fakerpattz

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Twilight News

• DVD editions: Borders in the top running for the Twilight Newborns (suggested by “Fan of the Week Emeritus” Chris)
• Entertainment Weekly—cover story featuring Twilight and director Catherine Hardwicke (See EW’s Twilight Central here)

Newborns News

• Origins of Déjeuner, our podcasting mascot and mountain goat
• Physical description of the goat
• Name meaning: Lunch in French
• Name inspiration: Robert Pattinson’s running abilities (see MTV interview)
• Poll update: Which Twilight Character do you want to spend Valentine’s Day with?
• Fan of the Week: Jolene for her website comment

Meat of the Discussion: The theme of courtly love in the Twilight Series

• Description of courtly love on Wikipedia (Wik it!)

Courtly love was a medieval European conception of nobly and chivalrously expressing love and admiration.[1] Generally, courtly love was secret and between members of the nobility.[2] It was also generally not practiced between husband and wife.

Source: Wikipedia

Stages of courtly love
•    Attraction to the lady, usually via eyes/glance
•    Worship of the lady from afar
•    Declaration of passionate devotion
•    Virtuous rejection by the lady
•    Renewed wooing with oaths of virtue and eternal fealty
•    Moans of approaching death from unsatisfied desire (and other physical manifestations of lovesickness)
•    Heroic deeds of valor which win the lady’s heart
•    Consummation of the secret love
•    Endless adventures and subterfuges avoiding detection

Source: Wikipedia

Valentine’s Day and Edward

• Sidetracked to “What chores do the Cullens do around the house?”

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