Bryce Dallas Howard Cast In Third Twilight Film

Like her predecessor, Howard has long red hair

Actress Bryce Dallas Howard is to play evil character Victoria in the third Twilight film, Eclipse.

The screen star will replace Rachelle Lefevre, who took on the role in the first two installments of the franchise, its makers have said.

Lefevre quit because production on a film with Dustin Hoffman is due to start in another part of Canada at the same time. Howard’s other screen credits include Terminator Salvation and Spider-Man.  Her father is Oscar-winning director Ron Howard, whose films include Frost/Nixon and A Beautiful Mind. The character of Victoria in the vampire saga is the sworn enemy of the story’s heroine, Bella.

The first film in the series was released last year, and its follow-up, New Moon, is due to hit cinemas in November. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are the stars of the franchise, which – to date – has proved a box office success. The third film, also based on the books by Stephanie Meyer, is due to begin production next month and is scheduled for release next June. A fourth movie based on Meyer’s novel Breaking Dawn is also due to be produced. Summit Entertainment’s Erik Feig said: “Rachelle brought Victoria to great screen life and Bryce will bring a new dimension to the character.

“The franchise is lucky to have such a talented actress as Bryce coming in to fill the role.”

Movie Company Buys Rights To All Twilight Books

Summit Entertainment, who is releasing “Twilight” this month, is looking to make future movies based on the popular series.

The company has acquired rights to the next three novels in Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster vampire series and has hired “Twilight” scriptwriter Melissa Rosenberg to write the scripts based on “New Moon” and “Eclipse,” the second and third books, respectively.

A fourth book, “Breaking Dawn,” does not has a writer.

“Twilight,” which revolves around the relationship between an average teenage girl, Bella, and a vampire, Edward, in a rainy Northwest town, has been generating incredible attention in anticipation of its Nov. 21 release.

Summit, which has been eager for a franchise as it rolls out its distribution slate, hopes that the movie’s built-in teen and early-twentysomething audience will get an added boost from older filmgoers.

In “New Moon,” Edward leaves Bella, sending Bella into a depression and a friendship with another vampire. In the third book, “Eclipse,” that relationship triangle evolves, while evil empires begin to pursue Bella.

“Breaking Dawn” pushes the plot further with a marriage between Bella and Edward.

Rosenberg, who also penned “Step Up” and is a writer/co-exec producer on Showtime’s “Dexter,” has said she was methodical in writing the scripts, choosing not to read future “Twilight” books so she could stay true to the evolution of the characters.

source: hollywood reporter

Twilight-Mania Sweeps The Country

Are you ready for Twilight?

More exciting than Harry Potter, Star Wars or any Ann Rice novel? Probably not, but this movie Twilight based on the characters from the Stephanie Meyer’s popular Twilight series is giving them a run for their money.

With a marketing strategy similar to any teen idol band, this movie is taking it one step further but teaming up with Borders booksstores to host Twilight parties to celebrate the release of the movie. Check your local Borders Bookstores to see if there will be a Twilight near you. Here is information for the Los Angeles area events:

November 15 from 7:00-8:30 PM

Come to Borders to meet and hang out with fellow Twilight fans. Get sneak-peeks of the movie, show off your deep knowledge of the series, enter to win free movie passes, sample treats from Seattle’s Best Cafe, and lots more. Costumes welcome!

Plus more Twilight activities throughout the night!

Fandango movie pass drawing:
Borders will give away two FREE movie tickets for Twilight, courtesy of Fandango, the nation’s largest movie ticketing service. Don’t forget to enter the raffle!

Pre-order your tickets:
Avoid the lines and get your tickets early! Enter your city or zip to find the theater near you and beat the crowd!

After the movie:
come back for dessert
November 21-23, buy any beverage 20oz. or larger and receive a complimentary bakery or dessert item

Get the coupon:
Also be sure to check out Borders’ hot selection of Twilight merchandise, including posters, perfume, t-shirts, and our Borders-exclusive Twilight calendar.

Schedule of Events
7:00-7:30 PM

Twilight Movie Discussion
Watch trailers, cast interviews, and Borders-exclusive behind-the-scenes video from the movie. Discuss the various scenes with other Twilight fans and share your thoughts on how favorite scenes from the book will come to life on screen.

Check out the Borders Twilight trailers,
cast interviews, and more.

7:30-8:00 PM

Twilight Quote Contest

How well do you know Stephenie Meyer’s characters? Take part in our Quote Contest.

7:30-8:00 PM

Twilight Soundtrack Listening Party & Discussion
Listen to cuts from the Twilight soundtrack, including the Borders-exclusive track from Paramore. How do you think the soundtrack stacks up?
8:00-8:30 PM

Twilight Charades

All the characters are in play—let’s see how well you and your friends can act out the parts.