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Episode 58: Did you order the Midnite Sun?

Melissa — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:16:43 +0000

In Episode 58, we discuss the Breaking Dawn cast at Comic-Con and Bella’s pregnancy.

Intro

Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Great White

Twilight News

Kristen Stewart talks about Breaking Dawn love scenes (See more at MSNBC.com)
Bill Condon reveals how ‘Twilight’ fans changed the course of ‘Breaking Dawn’ (See more at the Twilight Examiner)
‘Twilight’ Stars Tease ‘Epic’ Finale At Comic-Con: During MTV News live stream, Elizabeth Reaser recalls ‘crying a lot’ on the last day of filming. (See more at MTV.com)
Chilean Miners Movie Could be Portrayed by Big Names Such as Robert Pattinson (See more at Twilightish.com)

Newborn News

Fan of the Week: BriannaNichole
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Meat of the Discussion: Bella’s pregnancy

How does the reproduction of human and vampire work?
Check out Stephenie Meyer’s FAQ on Breaking Dawn, “Vampires and pregnancy: when did that idea occur to you? How does that work?”

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Episode 57: Riding to Finishtown

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:49:38 +0000

In episode 57, we discuss the Breaking Dawn Part 1 trailer and compare Harry Potter to Twilight.

Intro

A parody of Katy Perry’s California Gurls

Twilight News

Breaking Dawn Part 1 trailer

Historic Columbia River Gorge inn catches fire, the inn from Twilight the Movie. See more from KATU.com
Kristen Stewart’s upcoming film, “Snow White and the Huntsman.” See more at Twilightish.com
Quileute Days mixes tradition with ‘Twilight’. See more in the PeninsulaDailyNews.com
Breaking Dawn panel at ComicCon coming up July 21. Read more at TwilightSource.com
Stephenie Meyer producing a romantic comedy. See more at Hypable.com
Gasp! Rob Pattinson cuts his hair (again ). See more in the Daily Mail.

Newborn News

Fans of the Week – iTunes Reviewers, Rae_lily and Reshamksingh
Quiz - What non-Twilight project from the cast are you most excited for?

Meat of the Discussion – Harry Potter vs Twilight

We talk about the final Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Comparing the death toll between the two stories
Does one story lend itself more to a longer-term fandom?
Bella vs. Harry – Who do you most identify with?

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Episode 53: Dej Scratch Fever

Melissa — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:16:58 +0000

In episode 53, we discuss Victoria’s vengeance and Breaking Dawn’s sneek peak in Entertainment Weekly.

Intro

“Virginity Blues” a parody of the “Wedding Bell Blues”

Twilight News

Breaking Dawn bedroom scene! See a link to the story here at Entertainment Weekly. Also see blog post about it at SeducedbyTwilight.
Robert Pattinson to present at Golden Globes (See more at Twilightish.com)
Kristen Stewart on cover of February 2011 Vogue (See more at Twilightish.com)
Remember Me was one of the most profitable movies from 2010 (See more at Twilightish.com)
Filming update in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (See more at Twilighish.com)
Wyck Godfrey talks to USA Today about Breaking Dawn (See more at USAToday.com)

Newborn News

Fan of the Week: Faith

Meat of the discussion: Victoria and her quest to kill Edward

Would Edward do the same thing?
Victoria’s profile on the TwilightSagaWiki
Does Victoria feel survivor’s guilt?
SMeyer’s portrayal of women and strength

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Episode 45: The Safe House Episode

Melissa — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:48:24 +0000

In episode 45, we discuss how awesome Edward is and Volvo’s new Twilight promotion.

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

“Yes Please” – Muse
“Heads Will Roll” – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
“Midnight and I” – White Rabbits
“Now We Can See” – The Thermals
“Falling In” – Ha Ha Tonka
“Rocking Horse” – The Dead Weather
“New Noise” – Refused
“What If We Could” – Blue October
“The Royal We” – Silversun Pickups
“Count Me Out” – Meese
“Blindness” – Metric
“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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Episode 44: You have to be there

Melissa — Mon, 24 May 2010 12:43:54 +0000

In episode 44, we discuss the character of Jasper Hale and Stephenie Meyer’s fansite press junket.

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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Episode 43: Newborns started the fire

Melissa — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:11:21 +0000

In episode 43, we discuss Bill Condon as the director of Breaking Dawn, the Eclipse trailer featuring newborns and Renasty’s soul.

Intro

Removed by Billy Burke. See more at Billy’s website.

Twilight News

Summit Entertainment confirmed that Bill Condon will direct The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Read more at MTV.com.
Stephenie Meyer will producer of Breaking Dawn. Read more at TwilightSource.com.
Eclipse Trailer #2 that features Riley and the newborns. Watch it here.
New Eclipse character posters. Read more on TwilightSagaMovies.com.
Oprah’s upcoming show on Eclipse, featuring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. Read more at MTV.com.
Billy Burke’s new single. Read more at billy’s website.

Newborn News

Fan of Week: Kristi from Michigan
Check out our Cafepress store and our forums

Meat of the Discussion: Renasty’s vampirism

Is Renasty more her father’s daughter than her mother’s?
Does Renasty have a soul?
Comparison of Renasty to Rosemary’s Baby

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

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Episode 18: Michael Sheen on a velvet couch

Melissa — Sun, 10 May 2009 05:34:33 +0000

In episode 18, we discuss Mormonism’s influence on the Twilight Series and possible Rob Pattinson disguises.

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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Twilight Title Workshop

Melissa — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:04:08 +0000

Naming a book is a tough gig. Stephenie Meyer wanted to name her first novel Forks (read her Story Behind Twilight) . While we like the final title of Twilight, in Episode 8, we wanted to try our hand at naming it ourselves.

Possible new titles for Twilight:

Extraordinary People
The Cullen Bunch (Carlisle & Esme and Carol & Mike do have a lot in common)
The Big Chill
Cocoon 2.0 (Steve Guttenberg would make a good vampire)
Super Hot Chemistry Class (Lights out, please!)
Daddy Knows Nuthin (and Charlie likes it that way)
Bite the Hand that Tastes Good (mmmm…and Bella tastes good)
Some Like it Cold (Uhhh. Yes, please!)
Edward Edible Art
River runs Through It (just for Charlie)
Never say Die (cuz Cullens never do)
[Website bonus title] The Way We Were…in 1918
White Men Can Climb (Monkey men are everywhere!)
and finally….Bella the Virtue Slayer (that lucky girl)

Why do you like or hate the title of Twilight?