Intro

• The Motorcycle Song – Arlo Guthrie

Twilight News

• Vampires Suck opens this weekend (Official movie website)
• Rob Pattinson is #1 on Glamour’s 50 Sexist Men list. Taylor Launter is #2. (Read more at twilightish.com)
• Hillywood Show trailer for Eclipse parody (See more on the Hillywood Show Facebook Page)
• Teen Choice Award winners for The Twilight Saga: New Moon (See more at the Teen Choice Awards website)
• Ashley Greene and Joe Jonas? (See more at the Twilight Examiner)
• Rob Pattinson performs on “Songs from a Room” (See more at RobertPattinsonOnline.com)
• Vampire filler plastic surgery (See more at PerezHilton.com)
• Lee Pace rumored to play Garett in Breaking Dawn (Read more at BreakingDawnMovie.org)

Newborn News

• i-Tunes review needed! (Click here to visit our i-Tunes page!)
• Visit our forums!

Meat of the Discussion: Bella’s Daddy’s Issue (Why isn’t she on the pole?)

• Bella’s parental relationships
• Renee’s career path
• Esme, Alice and Rosalie’s relationships with men
• Forks is full of lonely men
• Carlisle Cullen saves the women

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Intro

• “Devil Town” by Tony Lucca

Twilight News

• 7 million fans saw The Twilight Saga: Eclipse at midnight showings, totaling $30 million in box office already and breaking New Moon’s previous record of 26.3 million for midnight shows. Read more at EW.com.
• David Slade says thank you to the fans on Twilight Saga’s Facebook Page. Check it out here.
• Twilight Newborns’ Eclipse Premiere Fashion review. See exclusive photos at TwilightersAnonymous.com.
• Robert Pattinson talks about the pillow-biting in Breaking Dawn.  Read more at People.com.
• Review of Volvo game (LostinForks.com) and Burger King games.

Newborn News

• Poll: Who is your favorite newborn from the Bree Tanner novella?
• Poll: What do you think of Eclipse the Movie?

Meat of the Discussion: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner Review

• The effects of vampire overfeeding
• How cool is vampire venon? Great for fixing things around the house
• Bree’s relationship with Diego
• SMeyers’ vampires have no ties to their creator, unlike other vampire lore
• Victoria’s cleverness
• Would the battle at the end of Eclipse have gone differently if Fred had joined the fight?

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Watch out, boys. The newborns are comin' after you!

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Listen now to our Eclipse movie review!

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We be comin' out of the lake for yo a$s!

So by now, you definitely finished The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.  (If not, get on it!) So answer our poll!

Here is how it works:

Welcome to BreeTanner.com – the official site where you can read The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner for FREE – a special gift from Stephenie Meyer to her fans.

This site will be live from noon EST on June 7th until midnight EST on July 5th. Please keep in mind that you can only read the book here – you won’t be able to download it to your e-reader or phone. And you can’t print it out.

The novella features the newborns, a very special group around these parts. Let us know what you think!

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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Intro

• 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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Get 'em, Riley!

Besides the hotmess of Jacob, Bella and Edward, who are you dying to see???

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

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Newborns!!!!!!!! Woot! Go, Riley!

We are lookin’ fine!

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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Twilight Newborns forums: It's a gift waiting to be opened

TwilightNewborns.com/forums

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Kurt Cobain and Robert Pattinson: We got two great jawlines here.

Talk about coincidence. Our latest podcast episode featured a comparison between Edward Cullen and Kurt Cobain, and then news broke that Robert Pattinson may be considered to play the late Nirvana frontman (thanks for the link, Lara!).  What do you think of RPatz taking up the role? Answer our poll.

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Dejeuner would be super excited if you did!

Visit our forums! I will love on you if you do!

Visit our forums at twilightnewborns.com/forums

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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Oh, and we recruited one of The Boyfriends, as one of the moderators. He already has been resisting conforming to all things Twilight and has chosen a username of Viktor, as in Viktor from the Underworld series.

Can we add some sparkles on you?

We think Viktor will be sparkly in no time. More to come!

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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Rob: At ComicCon or trying out for the role of Mr. Snuffleupagus?

Hey Rob, we understand your climb to fame was meteoric. One day, you’re chillaxin’ with your guitar in coffeebars and, then the next day, the gates of hell are threatening to open up to suck you in.

But never fear, my brother, the Twilight Newborns have launched their own PR bootcamps for “Men Would Have Been Cast as Edwards in Twilight Movie Adaptations.”

Our sessions include:

• “How to Diplomatically handle pushy reporters”
• “The Art of the Snarky Comeback”
• “Pretending to sleep to avoid annoying questions”
• “The ‘What Game” (“What? What did you say? I can’t hear you, what!?!’)”
• “Dressing for Success: Choosing a Slimming Beanie”
• “Using your British accent to lull reporters into a false sense of security”
• “It’s Ok to say you aren’t dating your co-worker”
• and finally “So Your Fans Sound like the Gates of Hell”

Hot Pocket buffet lunch and continental breakfast are included in the cost.

Also, invite a friend and save! Only good for male British actor friends you know who might have put their foots in their mouths during Sundance Film Festival <cough, Orlando>.

OUR 100% GUARANTEE: After this boot camp, quotes like “I’m allergic to vagina,” no matter how true, will magically never be uttered again.

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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The Flirty Girl Fitness workout did wonders for the Wolf Pack!

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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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Little Ashes (See official movie website)

Probably one of Rob’s least relate-able roles for Twilight fans, Little Ashes is a love story spanning two decades between real-life poet Federico García Lorc (Javier Beltrán) and painter Salvador Dalí (Robert Pattinson) that starts during their college days in post WWI Spain.

Truthfully, I was expecting to like Little Ashes more than I did. It isn’t a good film. It starts slow and doesn’t provide enough explanation of what is happening. Kudos to Rob for throwing himself into the part, but Dali is very tough character to play. And here is why (as explained by Wikipedia): “Dalí was highly imaginative, and also had an affinity for partaking in unusual and grandiose behavior, in order to draw attention to himself.” Translation: Dali was weird genius and always caused a scene.  Not someone who is easy to relate to.  Also the craft of painting never translates well in film  (exception given to  Stephen Dorff and painting with his woman in Backbeat, FTW!).

I am Dali! Love me!

Robsessed (See movie website on myspace)
With Robsessed, a Robert Pattinson documentary, the opposite is true: I liked this movie more than I expected, though I had low expectations. All the reviews had said it was a rehash of many interviews and photos of him, which is true. But I liked most of the experts (Rob isn’t interviewed at all for this documentary). It is a bit icky that they were mostly British taloid press (not the most credible journalists). But they were interesting and well-informed. The film uses some paparazzi photos and even interviewed a Vancouver-based one. The other people who appear include a Renasty Award Winner and “superfans” of Twilight/Rob, and of course, they came off nutty (can’t we Twilight fans ever catch a break in the media?). There was even an interview with the girl who was in the infamous boy-ploit photos of Rob from his teen modeling days:

Sorry...I had to post it! Just look away and go to your happy place.

But overall, i thought it was a decent summary of his career so far. I totally agree that no matter how many pairs of bottle glasses and Cosby sweaters you put on a Rob (as in the Bad Mother’s Handbook), you just can’t hide the pretty girl within:

I feel sad about that outfit too, Rob.

~melissa

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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Happy February!

What's Edward checking out??

Inspired by our podcast, Episode 36: Little Renasty, Big World.

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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Dejeuner loves him some Heidi Sierra

Our website of the week from Episode 35 is Heidi Sierra. Heidi has an album of Twilight-inspired music titled, Twilight Obsession.. We can relate! About Heidi, from her website:

At a time where she felt to write music only for herself, she came across a little book called Twilight. Fascinated by the story and supernatural love she read more into the saga. No sooner a song was born called “Never Existed”, a song about one of the characters in the story. This new obsession led into writing more Twilight inspired songs. The excitement of the songs prompted Heidi to share her songs with as many Twilight fans as she could.

Sample her sound and check out her websites at heidisierra.net or at myspace.com/heidisierramusic.

Pocket Alice has quite the badunkatrunk, don’tcha think?

Check out our photos on flickr.com here.

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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Check out the rest of our videos at our youtube channel, youtube.com/user/twilightnewborns. And HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Christmastime in Forks

Here are our lyrics from Episode 34‘s intro, Forks Noel.

Dashing all thru Forks
in a beat-up Chevy truck
I’ll pass that silver Volvo
And make him eat my dust

Past Charlie’s old house
Then out past Forks High School (Go Spartans!)
Drop some gifts off at the Cullens
And head out to the res

Oh! Forks Noel, Forks Noel
Celebrate the weird
Everyone here things we’re fine
And nothing to be feared

Oh! Forks Noel, Forks Noel
Christmastime at last!
The Newborns share their specials gifts
in this holiday podcast!

First, the gifts:

You got to wear a classy gift for your junk when in black-tie.

What!?! You wanna us to go to jail?

Just a man and his box out on the town

Whoa there, Hornybone! Keep those naughty bits covered!

A little extra shade was needed for the man parts.

And now the poll:

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And a little merry cheer for your holidays: SNL’s Dick in a Box with Andy Sandburg and Justin Timberlake

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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?

Outtakes

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Bella and Jacob steaming up the truck

Robert Pattinson as Art in How to Be. The layers make the man.

I know this is sort of random, but I put the songs from Robert Pattinson’s movie, How to Be (2008), in the order they appear in the film. There is a spoiler-free list followed by a list describing where the song appears in the film.  All songs appear on the soundtrack of How To Be, except where noted.

Of course, we have the same list for Twilight and New Moon, if you want to check it out.

If you’re a huge Rob Pattinson fan, such as moi, you should check out How to Be. As an American, I describe it as very “British.” Rob is excellent in it and his character is as far from Edward Cullen as vampire-ly possible

~Melissa

How to Be the movie: Songs in the order they appear in the film. SPOILER-FREE LIST

1. Opening Credits – Joe Hastings
2. Chokin’ on the Dust Pt. 1 – first 45 seconds by Robert Pattinson, recorded live. Last 1 minute is a supped-up version of the song recorded in studio that plays later in the film.
3. Hell Awaits – The Rollercoaster Project.
4. Chokin’ On The Dust Pt. 2 – Robert Pattinson. Recorded live.
5. “You Don’t Actually Have Things All That Bad” – How to Be. Dialogue by Jeremy Hardy and Robert Pattinson.
6. Old Man – Love.
7. Second part of Chokin’ on the Dust Pt. 1.
8. “It’s Not Your Fault” – Joe Hastings.
9. Second part of Chokin’ on the Dust Pt 2 plays here.
10. Part time lover – Jessica Shillingford (not on the soundtrack)
11. “Sometimes we all need a little help” – Joe Hastings.
12. “Dr. Ellington Arrives” – Joe Hastings.
13. “Visualize A Time” by Joe Hastings.
14. Jam session – How to Be.
15. Beethoven Symphony No. 8 – Largo. Not on soundtrack.
16. Nikki’s Song – Mike Pearce. Recorded live.
17. Puzzle – Joe Hastings.
18. Cemetery – Joe Hastings.
19. Off License – Joe Hastings.
20. Process 1 – The Rollercoaster Project.
21. Have Love, Will Travel – The Sonics. Not on the soundtrack.
22. Clear Spot – Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band.
23. Singing the Blues – Tommy Steele. Not on soundtrack.
24. Hammond Song – The Roches.
25. Final Call – Joe Hastings.
26. “You’re Not a Nobody” – Dialogue by Robert Pattinson.
27. Doin’ Fine – Robert Pattinson. Recorded live.
28. End Credits – Joe Hastings.
29. Chokin’ on Dust Pt.1 (second half) – How to Be.
30. “It’s Not Your Fault” – Joe Hastings.

How to Be the movie: Songs in the order they appear in the film. *SPOILERS LIST*

1. Opening Credits – Joe Hastings. Young Art has to burn his toys as a child.
2. Chokin’ on the Dust Pt. 1 – first 45 seconds by Robert Pattinson, recorded live. Last 1 minute is a supped-up version of the song recorded in studio. First open mic night scene for Art. The rest of the track plays later.
3. Hell Awaits – The Rollercoaster Project. Art and Ronnie at Ronnie’s apartment discussing therapy. Quote on track: “Therapy was invented in the 60′s. Do you know what invented means? It means it doesn’t exist.” – Ronnie
4. Chokin’ On The Dust Pt. 2 – Robert Pattinson. Recorded live. Art playing to clients at recreational center.
5. “You Don’t Actually Have Things All That Bad” – How to Be. Dialogue by Jeremy Hardy and Robert Pattinson as they walk through a dark gym.
6. Old Man – Love. Breakup scene between Art and Jessica where Art lies to try to keep her.
7. The second half of Chokin’ on the Dust Pt. 1 plays during scenes of Art at parents’ house, at work at grocery store, being a creeper on the subway and getting creeped out on the subway. Ends with his head in the cooler.
8. “Its Not Your Fault” – Joe Hastings. Art at library, finding and reading Dr. Ellington’s book.
9. Second part of Chokin’ on the Dust Pt 2 plays when Art buys and drives a Camero.
10. Part time lover – Jessica Shillingford (not on the soundtrack). Nikki and Art’s double date.
11. “Sometimes we all need a little help” – Joe Hastings. The song plays during Dr. Ellington’s internet video, Art preparing for Dr. Ellington’s visit, and Art at the mall.
12. “Dr. Ellington Arrives” – Joe Hastings. Dr. Ellington sets up quarters at Art’s house.
13. “Visualize A Time” by Joe Hastings. Art creeping around his parents’ house, staring at stuff.
14. Jam session – How to Be. Art, Ronnie and Nikki jamming at Ronnie’s apartment.
15. Beethoven Symphony No. 8 – Largo. Not on soundtrack. Art playing basketball with clients at the rec center.
16. Nikki’s Song – Mike Pearce. Nikki singing with Art running next to him. Recorded live.
17. Puzzle – Joe Hastings. Dr. Ellington talking to Art while in bed.
18. Cemetery – Joe Hastings. Art’s family and Dr. Ellington visiting Art’s granddad’s grave.
19. Off License – Joe Hastings. Art getting drunk on a six pack after a fight with parents.
20. Process 1 – The Rollercoaster Project. This is the song Ronnie uses to interrupt Art while at Ronnie’s apartment. Also the song playing with Nikki forces Ronnie out of his apartment.
21. Have Love, Will Travel – The Sonics. Not on the soundtrack. Playing while Nikki, Art and Ronnie are at the bar and when Art approaches Jessica and Dave.
22. Clear Spot – Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band. Art and Dave’s fight.
23. Singing the Blues – Tommy Steele. Not on soundtrack. Art running from parents’ house and attacking the light pole and tree, and the adults revealing their own childhood hangups.
24. Hammond Song – The Roches. Art selling and giving away his personal belongings, and getting his own flat.
25. Final Call – Joe Hastings. Art buying a new guitar and talking to his parents.
26. “You’re Not a Nobody” – Dialogue by Robert Pattinson. Talking himself up before his open mic night performance with Ronnie and Nikki.
27. Doin’ Fine – Robert Pattinson. Recorded live. Art playing the guitar and harmonica with his band during his final scene.
28. End Credits – Joe Hastings.
29. Chokin’ on Dust Pt.1 (second half) – How to Be. Repeats song from earlier in the film.
30. “It’s Not Your Fault” – Joe Hastings. Repeats song from earlier in the film.

Have you seen How to Be? What do you think of Rob’s musical talent?

The first list are the songs in order spoiler free and the second list is the same info with where the song appears in the movie.  Some songs were sold as bonus tracks on iTunes.

For more information about the soundtrack, check out the official site of the soundtrack, www.newmoonthesoundtrack.com, or visit Amazon.com for details on the soundtrack and the score.

Also check out our list of the songs in Twilight in order of appearance.

Listed by title, artist (SPOILER FREE LIST)

1. New Moon – Alexandre Desplat.
2. Bella Dreams – Alexandre Desplat.
3. Monsters – Hurricane Bells.
4. Romeo & Juliet – Alexandre Desplat.
5. Volturi Waltz – Alexandre Desplat.
6. The Violet Hour – Sea Wolf.
7. Blood Sample – Alexandre Desplat.
8. Wandrers Nachitlied II, Op. 96, No. 3, D. 768 – Ulf Bastlein (iTunes bonus track).
9. Satellite Heart – Anya Marina.
10. Rosyln – Bon Iver & St. Vincent.
11. Edward Leaves – Alexandre Desplat.
12. Possibility – Lykke Li.
13. I Belong to You (New Moon Remix) – Muse.
14. Friends – Band of Skulls.
15. All I Believe (iTunes Bonus Track) – The Magic Numbers & Amadou & Mariam.
16. Shooting the Moon – Ok Go.
17. Werewolves – Alexandre Desplat.
18. Solar Midnite – Lupe Fiasco (iTunes Bonus Track)
19. I Need You – Alexandre Desplat.
20. Break Up -Alexandre Desplat.
21. Memories of Edward – Alexandre Desplat.
22. Wolves vs. Vampire Alexandre Desplat.
23. Victoria -Alexandre Desplat.
24. Almost a Kiss Dreamcatcher – Alexandre Desplat.
25. Done All Wrong  – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
26. Hearing Damage – Thom Yorke.
27. Adrenaline – Alexandre Desplat.
28. Slow Life (With Victoria Legrand) – Grizzly Bear.
29. Dreamcatcher Almost a Kiss – Alexandre Desplat.
30. To Volterra – Alexandre Desplat.
31. You’re Alive – Alexandre Desplat.
32. The Volturi – Alexandre Desplat.
33. Die Fledermaus – Duettino : Ach, Ich Darf Nicht Hin Zu Dir – APM Orchestra. (iTunes Bonus track)
34. The Cullens – Alexandre Desplat.
35. No Sound But the Wind – Editors.
36. Marry Me, Bella – Alexandre Desplat.
37. Full Moon – Alexandre Desplat.
38. A White Demon Love Song – The Killers.
39. Meet Me on the Equinox – Death Cab for Cutie.

Listed title, artist, where appears in the film *SPOILERS*

1. New Moon – Alexandre Desplat.  Opening credits
2. Bella Dreams – Alexandre Desplat. Bella, Gran and Edward in the meadow.
3. Monsters – Hurricane Bells. Bella driving to school on birthday and Edward walking through school parking lot.
4. Romeo & Juliet – Alexandre Desplat. Edward and Bella in English class, discussing vampire suicide.
5. Volturi Waltz – Alexandre Desplat. Edward explaining the Volturi to Bella. Aro kills bad vamp.
6. The Violet Hour – Sea Wolf. Bella’s birthday party.
7. Blood Sample – Alexandre Desplat. Paper cut fight between Jasper and Edward.
8. Wandrers Nachitlied II, Op. 96, No. 3, D. 768 – Ulf Bastlein (iTunes bonus). Carlisle is stitching up Bella and talking about vamp souls.
9. Satellite Heart – Anya Marina. Edward taking Bella home after party in her truck.
10. Rosyln – Bon Iver & St. Vincent. Bella at school without Edward and finding Edward in her yard.
11. Edward Leaves – Alexandre Desplat. Edward dumping Bella in the woods.
12. Possibility – Lykke Li. Months passing for Bella.
13. I Belong to You (New Moon Remix) – Muse.  Bella and Jessica on Girls Night Out.
14. Friends – Band of Skulls. Bella on Some Random Loser’s motorcycle.
15. All I Believe (iTunes Bonus Track) – The Magic Numbers & Amadou & Mariam. Bella and Jake fixing motorcycles. It is the song playing that Bella turns off.
16. Shooting the Moon – Ok Go. Bella and Jacob fixing motorcycles with pizza toss.
17. Werewolves – Alexandre Desplat. Sam Uley and gang jumping from cliff.
18. Solar Midnite – Lupe Fiasco (iTunes Bonus Track). The song that is playing in Face Punch the movie.
19. I Need You – Alexandre Desplat. Jacob vies for Bella outside the movie.
20. Break Up -Alexandre Desplat. Bella confronts Jacob at La Push. Jacob dumps her.
21. Memories of Edward – Alexandre Desplat. Bella going to meadow by herself and finds Laurent.
22. Wolves vs. Vampire Alexandre Desplat. Laurent and wolf pack: Partytime!
23. Victoria -Alexandre Desplat. Bella’s fear of Victoria bubbling up while talking to Charlie.
24. Almost a Kiss Dreamcatcher - Alexandre Desplat. Jacob in Bella’s bedroom to make amends.
25. Done All Wrong  – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Bella at Emily’s house.
26. Hearing Damage – Thom Yorke. Charlie & Harry hunting wolves, wolves chasing Victoria, and Bella getting ready to jump.
27. Adrenaline – Alexandre Desplat. Bella jumping off the cliff.
28. Slow Life (With Victoria Legrand) – Grizzly Bear. Bella drowning.
29. Dreamcatcher Almost a Kiss – Alexandre Desplat. Hugging Jacob in the car outside house and Bella and Jacob in her kitchen.
30. To Volterra – Alexandre Desplat. Alice and Bella going to Volterra, and Bella running through the town to the clock tower.
31. You’re Alive – Alexandre Desplat. Bella and Edward reunited under the clock tower.
32. The Volturi – Alexandre Desplat. Bella, Edward and Alice see the Volturi and get their fight on.
33. Die Fledermaus – Duettino : Ach, Ich Darf Nicht Hin Zu Dir – APM Orchestra. (iTunes Bonus track) Elevator music on the way to visit the Volturi (“The Volturi” track continues to play after they get out of the elevator)
34. The Cullens – Alexandre Desplat. Bella asks for a vote from the Cullens to join the family.
35. No Sound But the Wind – Editors. Edward driving Bella home.
36. Marry Me, Bella – Alexandre Desplat. In the woods, talking to Jacob, Edward and Jacob’s fight, and negotiating on time for Bella to turn.
37. Full Moon – Alexandre Desplat. End Credits.
38. A White Demon Love Song – The Killers. End Credits.
39. Meet Me on the Equinox – Death Cab for Cutie. End Credits.

What do you think of the soundtrack? Your favorite song? Tell us in the comments.

UPDATE (11/23/09): I saw the movie again and realized i had “Dreamcatcher” and “Almost a Kiss” reversed. Sorry about that! It is now right as listed.

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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