Rob Friedman, CEO of Summit Entertainment is already preparing for the sequel to this November’s Twilight movie. New Moon will be based on the second novel in Stephanie Meyer’s hit book series.
Twilight reportedly cost a mere $37 million to make, and with all the hype surrounding this film (mainly from female audiences) the movie will easily make that back.
So it comes as no surprise that a sequel is already in the works. The film is breaking all sorts of records with its soundtrack already ranked in the top 5 best-selling albums on Amazon (and it’s not even out yet… it will be released on November 4th) and the newest trailer has landed 3 1/2 million views in less than 48 hours after hitting the net.
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It’s risky business planning a sequel based on hype before anyone’s even seen the first film. We have no idea what the reaction of fans and critics will be and despite a built-in fan base from the book-buyers, it’s still difficult to predict box office numbers.
The studio estimates $20 million for opening weekend and many think they are low-balling with that number so that anything higher makes it look like a big win. While it’s probable that Twilight will make that much or more, it still could fall short if it flops and doesn’t hit members of any other demographics.
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
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I personally think that the guys should acctually read the book before they state that they won’t see the movie and say they won’t like it. I was reading ‘A Great and Terrible Beauty’ (the trilogy by Libba Bray) and the author was talking about how she hated when books were reffered to as a “chick lit.” Personaly, I agree. I mean, even though the book may seem a little girly, guys could like it. Especially the Twilight Series! Who doesn’t love a good Vampire scene? I mean, girls read guy books, right? They even see “guy movies.” Why wouldn’t a guy like this one?
Also, I think there will be more than the four books that are already out (for anyone who didn’t know.) Stephanie Meyers is planning on writing the books from Edwards point of view. It will be great to see what Edward was thinking during. . . well, I don’t want to give anything away, but generally speaking… I want to see what he thought during the second book.
The movies will be a great visual, especially with the special effects.
Please guys- don’t judge it before you’ve seen it. I bet at least half of you will like it, if not love it.
I really hope that they make the entire Twilight series into movies. The books are excellent, better than Harry Potter. I hope Stephenie Myers continues to write and maybe someday write from a different characters view, ie: Renesmee’ a few years down the road after Breaking Dawn ends. What if an older Renesmee’ fell in love with a werewolf?
i personally have read all 4 books being a guy i thought they where good, it kinda borders on the original vamp. mythology. being as what they can and cant do.
but i loved the books and i hope the films will be as good .
so in lamens terms i be right there next to the FanGirls on opening night.
I am 31 yrs old and have a 13 yr old daughter who wanted to read Twilight. When she told me it was a Vampire Romance I was a little iffy about letting her read it. I read it first to see if it was suitable and was surprisingly hooked I then read the other 3 books in the series in a week. I am taking her to see the movie this weekend and hope that they don’t veer too far off the book in the movie. I hope that they make the sequels into movies also and can’t wait until they do. I think they chose the actors for Edward and Bella’s characters well and hope that there is as much chemistry between them on the screen as there is in the books.
I think guys should read this just to see what it is women/girls want. Bring back chivalry guys. Woman want manners and romance. We do want you to hold the door for us.
I have seen the movie and was only a tiny disappointed compared to the book. However, it’s impossible to put 500 pages into a 2 hour movie, so great job Catherine. Thank you Stephenie! The movie stayed true to the book. Loved how Edward sparkled! Would have liked to see more of the Cullens though. Where was the “dazzle” comments? I will definitely see it again and look forward to seeing the rest of the books on the big screen.
I also agree with Susan. Where has all the romance gone? Even though we may be strong, independent women, we still dream of having our own fairy tale romance. We want real gentlemen!
They announced yesterday that they will make New Moon into a movie. I only hope that they don’t stop there and that they make all 4 books into movies. I saw twilight this weekend and loved it, even though they skipped around a little. I can’t wait to see the next one on the big screen.
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