New Moon's new director

Anagoldeneyes · 12-13-2008, 11:20 PM

What do you think about this? Do you agree with the choice they made?

CHRIS WEITZ TO DIRECT
SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT'S NEW MOON

Los Angeles, CA, December 13, 2008 — Summit Entertainment announced today that filmmaker Chris Weitz has been hired to direct the second film in the studio's TWILIGHT film franchise. The film, NEW MOON, is based on the second book in author Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster book series. The announcement was made by Erik Feig, Summit's President of Production.

Weitz, an Acadamy Award®-nominated writer, director and producer, has a proven track record working with a broad range of material dealing with youth-oriented characters, fantasy and action. As such, he has the potential to bring alive in NEW MOON the dimensions and depth that fans will demand in the next installment.

Feig stated, "We love Stephenie Meyer's fantastic TWILIGHT series. Thinking long and hard about how to turn NEW MOON into the amazing movie we know it will be, and working with Stephenie Meyer to find the right candidate, we are thrilled to announce Chris Weitz as director of the film. Chris very much understands the world of NEW MOON and has the skill set required to bring the book to glorious life as a movie. We think he will be an excellent steward of Stephenie Meyer's vision."

"I am honored to have been entrusted with shepherding NEW MOON from the page to the screen," said Weitz. "The extraordinary world that Stephenie has created has millions of fans, and it will be my duty to protect on their behalf the characters, themes and story they love. This is not a task to be taken lightly, and I will put every effort into realizing a beautiful film to stand alongside a beautiful book."

sessluver · 12-23-2008, 01:34 AM

I am a bit wary of how he'll portray the second book in the movie, but I think he'll do a good job. He has the experience and if Catherine Hardwicke trusts him to continue the movie franchise that she had started, then I suppose we should trust the guy as well. I just hope he does an even better job on the other two movies. I can't wait!

12-13-2008, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anagoldeneyes Groupie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mexico Posts: 10	New Moon's director What do you think about this? Do you agree with the choice they made? CHRIS WEITZ TO DIRECT SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT'S NEW MOON Los Angeles, CA, December 13, 2008 — Summit Entertainment announced today that filmmaker Chris Weitz has been hired to direct the second film in the studio's TWILIGHT film franchise. The film, NEW MOON, is based on the second book in author Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster book series. The announcement was made by Erik Feig, Summit's President of Production. Weitz, an Acadamy Award®-nominated writer, director and producer, has a proven track record working with a broad range of material dealing with youth-oriented characters, fantasy and action. As such, he has the potential to bring alive in NEW MOON the dimensions and depth that fans will demand in the next installment. Feig stated, "We love Stephenie Meyer's fantastic TWILIGHT series. Thinking long and hard about how to turn NEW MOON into the amazing movie we know it will be, and working with Stephenie Meyer to find the right candidate, we are thrilled to announce Chris Weitz as director of the film. Chris very much understands the world of NEW MOON and has the skill set required to bring the book to glorious life as a movie. We think he will be an excellent steward of Stephenie Meyer's vision." "I am honored to have been entrusted with shepherding NEW MOON from the page to the screen," said Weitz. "The extraordinary world that Stephenie has created has millions of fans, and it will be my duty to protect on their behalf the characters, themes and story they love. This is not a task to be taken lightly, and I will put every effort into realizing a beautiful film to stand alongside a beautiful book." __________________ Anagoldeneyes Last edited by Anagoldeneyes; 12-15-2008 at 09:29 AM.

12-23-2008, 01:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
sessluver Extra Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 178	I am a bit wary of how he'll portray the second book in the movie, but I think he'll do a good job. He has the experience and if Catherine Hardwicke trusts him to continue the movie franchise that she had started, then I suppose we should trust the guy as well. I just hope he does an even better job on the other two movies. I can't wait!