Summit Readying 'Twilight' Sequel

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Twilight Sequel Gets Started
Published 10/14/2008 at Cinema Blend News
Twilight Sequel Gets Started For those of us who have been following the online frenzy surrounding Twilight , it seems like a no-brainer that the production company, Summit Entertainment, would go ahead and make a sequel based on the next book in Stephenie Meyer's series. Now the company seems to have the same faith in their franchise that the teen girl fans do, and is officially going ahead with the Twilight sequel, New Moon . Nikki Finke at Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting the sequel news; she doesn't cite any sources, but Finke is often the first to know these ...

Twilight 2 (New Moon) Gets Green Light
Published 10/14/2008 by john@themovieblog.com (John Campea) at The Movie Blog
... Anyway, although this franchise already has 4 books and the big plan was always to make all of them into movies… the studios will usually wait to see how the first film turns out and performs before giving the official green light to any sequels (does anyone remember Eragon?). However, it seems that the studio has already seen enough excitement from the fans to move forward with plans for Twilight 2 (New Moon) weeks before the first film even hits the theaters. Nikki Finke scoops the news: When your soundtrack isn’t even ...

tMF CONTROVERSIAL: Twilight's sequel New Moon- Separating the facts from the rumors!
Published 10/14/2008 at The Movie Fanatic Feeds
... company, Summit Entertainment, would go ahead and make a sequel based on the next book in Stephenie Meyer s series. Now the company seems to have the same faith in their franchise that the teen girl fans do, and is officially going ahead with the Twilight sequel, New Moon. Nikki Finke at Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting the sequel news; she doesn t cite any sources, but Finke is often the first to know these things regardless. The article is in response to Nikki Finke's earlier post that indeed Summit is 'readying Twilight sequel'. However, the news is old and the fact ...

Twilight 2 (New Moon) - Sequel Plans
Published 10/14/2008 by Sheridan Passell at Movie Moron
... tries to kill herself by jumping off a cliff, but is rescued by Jacob. Edward’s vampire “sister”, has a vision of the event, but it doesn’t include the rescue, so, assuming her to be dead, Edward travels to Italy to end his life. He is stopped just in time, but told by the Vampire Order than he must either kill Bella or turn her. It ends with Bella opting to be turned.” Leave your thoughts on Twilight 2 (New Moon) in the comments. Source: LA Weekly (more…) ...

'Twilight' Sequel Already in the Works?
Published 10/14/2008 by Erik Davis at Cinematical
... novels, I suspect you'd want the studio to greenlight, like, a billion Twilight sequels, like, right this second -- but wouldn't it be a risky move? Nikki Finke over at Deadline Hollywood claims Summit's already prepping the sequel (New Moon), though that's about as far as she goes with it. Finke, however, does state the obvious: that even though the first Twilight film isn't due out until November 21, the latest trailer was viewed over 3.5 million times in 48 hours, the Twilight soundtrack has already hit the Top 5 Best-Selling Albums on ...

Much More Twilight Coming!
Published 10/14/2008 by liz at Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton
There's no sunset on Twilight's horizon! The film has not even been released and already, its fledgling studio - Summit Entertainment - is planning a sequel. That's because they know they've got a hit with record-breaking soundtrack pre-sales on Amazon, exclusive merch snapped off shelves before even the first speck of dust can fall on it, and an internet trailer that's hit more than 3.5 million views in a mere 48 hours. And, even though no one's said it out loud, the tweenie vampire movie, which can ...

Who is ready for more bedazzlement?
Published 10/14/2008 at OH NO!!
... LA Weekly’s Hollywood Insider Nikki Finke, is reporting that New Moon, the sequel to Twilight, has gotten the green light: ...

Taylor Lautner is Max Payne-ful
Published 10/14/2008 by Just Jared at Just Jared
... Grauman Chinese Theater on Monday. Also in attendance was fellow Twilight-er, Kellan Lutz. For a recent interview of their 18-year-old costar Christian Serratos, visit MTV.com. She claims to have hung out with Miley Cyrus, Jamie Lynn Spears, Aly & AJ and Edward and Bella. Twilight isn’t out until next month but there’s already a sequel in the works! 15+ pictures inside of Max Payne-ful ...

Twilight's Getting a Sequel — Are You Worried?
Published 10/14/2008 by Kevin Powers at FirstShowing.net
... I would have seen this coming had I been paying attention to the Twilight madness, which is bordering on an epic frenzy in anticipation of the upcoming film (November 21); but Deadline Hollywood is telling us that the Summit Entertainment film is already being lined up for a sequel (presumably titled New Moon after the second book in the series), which actually surfaced as a ...

Twilight is Officially Getting a Sequel - Are You Worried?
Published 10/14/2008 by Kevin Powers at FirstShowing.net
... I should have seen this coming had I been paying attention to the Twilight madness, which is bordering on an epic frenzy in anticipation of the film. Deadline Hollywood is telling us that Summit Entertainment has already lined up a sequel (presumably titled ...

Early Hints of ‘Twilight’ Success Prompts Sequel Talk, Which Is Old News, But Now It’s Official
Published 10/14/2008 by Nick Plowman at Fataculture
... in the series, probably. But we all knew it would come to this, right? Set to bow competition free this November 21st, the low-budgeted “soon-to-be-a-megahit” will not only be rivalling the success of “Harry Potter” in terms of box-office pull [sort of], but in terms of merchandise too.  “When your soundtrack isn’t even completed much less released (not until November 4th), yet it’s already in the Top 5 Best-Selling Albums on Amazon based on pre-sales alone, you know you have a hit,” says Nikki Finke . I wasn’t always hot on the idea of the books by Stephenie Meyer (which sat ...

They Must Think This Is Going To Be BIG
Published 10/14/2008 at X17 Online
TwilightGuys.jpg TwilightGuysTeeth.jpg photos courtesy Vman Magazine "Twilight" isn't even in theaters yet, but there are reports that the studio is already planning a sequel! With a soundtrack breaking sales records and a trailer that's been watched more than 3 and a half million times on the internet, studio execs seem to be pretty confident they've got a hit on their hands. In fact, they're calling it the next "Harry Potter."

Twilight Sequel Already In The Works?
Published 10/14/2008 by Rob Keyes at Screen Rant
... Me? I’m not going to see Twilight, but I know a lot of ladies who are already planning their evenings for opening night. I think no matter how good or poor the movie may end up being, the “fangirls” will be there for the sequels too, so long as they follow the books. What do you think? Plan all sequels now now now! or wait until the first comes out? Twilight hits theaters November 21st. Source: Deadline Hollywood ...

Here Comes a 'Twilight' Sequel!
Published 10/14/2008 at I Watch Stuff - The Best Movie News Ever
It may not hit theaters until November 21, but the copious, intense stares of Twilight are already so popular that Summit Entertainment is already preparing a sequel. From Deadline Hollywood: ...

Twilight sequel already?
Published 10/15/2008 at Filmstalker
... Of course saying that there have been tons of films that have garnered sequels before they've had their opening weekend, and some of them have been stinkers. Hollywood is not adverse to making rubbish you know and continuing with it despite lacklustre returns. However here they see a captive market and a huge fan base, as well as the low budget, and they see an opportunity to make money and kick off a franchise filled with merchandising opportunities. From the sequel rumour story on Deadline Hollywood Daily through ...

Twilight Sequel New Moon Confirmed!?
Published 10/15/2008 by The ODI (noreply@blogger.com) at Movies - Spoilers
CEO Rob Friedman is already readying a Twilight sequel -- even though the vampire tween/tween movie isn't set for release until November 21st which is the date vacated by Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. Source: Deadline Hollywood ...

‘Twilight’ Sequel Already Being Planned
Published 10/17/2008 by Dave Parrack at At The Movies - Film News and Reviews
... With Twilight a guaranteed hit, there is already a sequel being planned, despite us being over a month away from the first movie hitting the streets. Deadline Hollywood Daily claims that Summit Entertainment’s CEO Rob Friedman is already readying the sequel based purely on the demand for merchandise and the trailer managing 2 million views in just 24 hours. ...

Summit Bites Into Twilight Sequel
Published 10/17/2008 at Movie Blog
Summit Bites Into Twilight Sequel New Moon Summit Entertainment is already prepping for a sequel to their highly anticipated adaptation of Twilight , which is still a little more than a month from its November 21 release date, according to Deadline Hollywood Daily . With the soundtrack already in the Top 5 for pre-orders on Amazon and a Borders calendar sold out in days, the franchise looks to have the most lucrative merchandising sales since Harry Potter . No official announcements have been made yet, but whether we love ‘em or hate ‘em, it seems a sure bet that Bella, ...