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OCallyFaN80
08-15-2008, 09:59 PM
I recently got an e-mail from Summit Entertainment saying that Twilight will release 3 weeks earlier than it is originally planned. Instead of December 12, 2008, it WILL BE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 21ST, 2008!!! :D

SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT MOVES UP RELEASE DATE FOR TWILIGHT TO NOVEMBER 21, 2008

Los Angeles, CA August 15, 2008 — TWILIGHT, the first film in Summit Entertainment’s thriller romance franchise, has moved up its North American release date to Friday, November 21, 2008. The film, which was previously planned to be released on December, 12, 2008, is taking advantage of an opening in the upcoming fall release calendar. The new release date for TWILIGHT allows the studio to both bring the film to the written-series’ enormous fan base sooner, and to present the film in more theatres prior to the holiday movie-going season where traditionally screen time for any popular film is limited.

“When Warner Bros. decided to move HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE to the summer of 2009, we saw a unique opportunity to slot in our film which has been gaining tremendous awareness and momentum over the past several months,” said Rob Friedman, Co-Chairman and CEO of Summit Entertainment. “We by no means are trying to fill the shoes of the incredible POTTER franchise for 2008, rather we are just looking to bring the fans of Stephenie Meyer’s incredible book series the film as soon possible from a programming perspective.”

Starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in the thriller-romance based on Stephenie Meyer’s publishing phenomenon, the film is directed by Catherine Hardwicke from a script by Melissa Rosenberg (STEP UP). Karen Rosenfelt (DEVIL WEARS PRADA), Greg Mooradian and Wyck Godfrey will produce along with Mark Morgan via his Maverick Films banner.

TWILIGHT tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan (Stewart) who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen (Pattinson), a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together…even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires. Their unorthodox romance puts her in physical danger when Edward’s nemesis comes to town and sets his sights on Bella.

Source: Summit Entertainment

*Twinkle*
08-15-2008, 10:12 PM
Actually it's 3 weeks earlier.. but yeah. :p

It's kinda bitter sweet for me. Stupid Warner Bros pushing back Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince! But yay Twilight!

OCallyFaN80
08-15-2008, 11:27 PM
Whoops, sorry about that typo. :tongue:

And yeah, I heard about that. Sorry to hear about that. =\

zealousheart
08-16-2008, 04:34 PM
:lol:, it's the Harry Potter day. But I'm still happy because I am really looking forward to the movie.

x-fallenstars-x
08-16-2008, 10:44 PM
I literally could not breath when i saw the video on YT!

I've never been so happy in my life. Pinch me.

Lily
08-17-2008, 05:14 AM
yayay! hopefully that changes the Aussie releavse date too *crosses fingers and toes*

Alexa
08-17-2008, 09:07 PM
That's great news!

tawnda
08-24-2008, 12:47 PM
yeah... my daughter got that email too... It's kinda funny when you see the 'older' trailers that still say 12/12... I get a chorus of 'that's wrong!!' lol

deansgalforeva
09-15-2008, 07:58 AM
Please please tell me that includes Australia as well *crosses fingers*. Can't wait should be an awesome movie.

Cheers Joss

aurel91
10-22-2008, 11:06 AM
Only 1 month left :D

OctobersFlame
10-22-2008, 09:47 PM
i was so excited when i found out! and no, Twilight is not the reason Harry Potter moved it's release date to July 17th. Warner Bros. decided to move HP for some reason, and Summit took that open spot before anyone else

Kristen
10-22-2008, 09:50 PM
I have never seen this thread haha. I knew that it was coming out earlier, but I thought you just figured it out, lmfao.

I'm pissed about Harry Potter though :(

Ladiesfirst
10-28-2008, 02:31 AM
Normally, November 21st being my daughter's birthday, I'd have had a nice celebration planned for that evening. She's going to have to wait for the cake til the following Saturday, cuz mama's going to Twilight!!!!!

Neleh2mt
10-28-2008, 03:56 PM
I'm glad they moved it up! With the way I went through the books, I don't think I could have waited until December for the Movie. I dunno how you guys who started reading the Saga in 2005 ever made it! I'm going through withdrawal with no new Cullen material to read!!

Ladiesfirst
10-28-2008, 11:32 PM
I hear ya! I've actually abated my "thirst" for Vampy Cullen material, with Stephanie's new book The Host. I figure, eh..... I like her writing style & maybe the new venue will be a good distraction. Maybe you should try it too, Neleh2mt.