Twilight Newborns » Catherine Hardwicke

Episode 13: Cullenoscopy

Melissa — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:21:31 +0000

In episode 13, the Twilight Newborns discuss the Twilight DVD deleted scenes and Pocket Edward’s excursions.

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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Website of the Week: Meeting Catherine Hardwicke

Melissa — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:17:50 +0000

Valerie from Mom of 3 Crazy Kids met Catherine Hardwicke when Catherine was the surprise guest last Friday as the Twilight DVD was released March 21. Valerie writes:

We got there, got our wristbands, and listened to all the speculation of who would be there. First it was Kristen, then Kellan, then someone said that Catherine Hardwicke got out of a limo. So I freaked out,and called Zach to bring me my director’s notebook I had just bought on Tuesday. He wouldn’t, he was working on his Physics homework. Whatever. Luckily Jason was on his way home, went to the house got my book and then brought it up to me. Yes, he rocks!

source: momofthreecrazykids.blogspot.com

See her photos and video of the event at her blog. Love that silver signature of Catherine’s!

Director’s Notebook Sneak Peek

Melissa — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:28:33 +0000

I’m very much impressed with the sneak peek of Catherine Hardwicke’s upcoming Twilight: Director’s Notebook (on sale March 17, four days before the DVD drops) that is in this week’s Entertainment Weekly (Feb. 20, 2009).

The sneak peak features costume designs and story boards from the movie production weaved with the director’s thoughts. It promises to have more behinds-the-scenes goodness, but with less polish and more heart than the Twilight Illustrated Movie Companion, and demonstrates, yet again, how connected Hardwicke is to the fans.

We tried about 10 times to get the apple shot— the clock was ticking—I started thinking this was a really dumb idea. I almost gave up – but we got it on take 13…my lucky number.
–Catherine Hardwicke (Entertainment Weekly, Feb. 20, 2009)

Some other tidbits from EW that are irresistible:

A water-colored sketch of Edward/Robert with long “timeless” long hair reminiscent of 1986.
A “trivia note” on the woman behind the voice that rises when Edward arrives on the screen for the first time: Lizzie Pattinson, Robert’s sister.
The meadow scene was shot in LA at a golf course and was “carpeted” with ferns, flowers and other foliage to achieve that Pacific Northwest look.

~Melissa

Are you planning to buy Catherine Hardwicke’s Director’s Notebook?