Stephenie Meyer Thinks ‘Breaking Dawn’ Should be Filmed as Two Movies

We’ve heard this before – Stephenie Meyer thinks Breaking Dawn should be made into two movies. Above is a more recent short video of Stephenie quickly explaining why.

Summit Entertainment has pretty much stated that Breaking Dawn will only be made into one movie. We’ll just have to wait and see, as we haven’t even received anything ‘official’ as of yet!

Breaking Dawn to be Filmed Right After Eclipse!

According to Ashley Greene, Breaking Dawn will be filming soon after Eclipse–

“We’re going to start right after Eclipse,” says Ash.

So will we see any repeat directors for the fourth film?

“I don’t think so,” says Ms. Greene. “[Eclipse director] David [Slade] and [New Moon director] Chris [Weitz] will both be busy in post-production, and Catherine [Hardwicke] will be doing Hamlet.”

It doesn’t come as much a surprise that they’ll be pumping out the series as fast as they can make ‘em, but it’s still great to get confirmation. Read more about Breaking Dawn at E!

Breaking Dawn: Will The Movie Beat The book?

I found this article on Twifans and it's really interesting!

After Robert Pattinson’s announcement that Breaking Dawn, the fourth book in Stephenie Meyer’s ridiculously popular Twilight Saga, will hit the big screen, we got to thinking: Will it make a good movie? And more important, will it turn out better than the book?

Breaking Dawn is very different from the first three novels in the series (Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse) and saw numerous mixed reviews during its release week. The millions-strong fan base was divided — everyone either loved it or hated it.

We’ve come up with 10 ways the movie could either rake in major box-office bucks or epically fail in a way not seen since Speed Racer dropped off the face of the planet. Even Pattinson might not be enough to save this one.


1. Bella and Edward's Wedding

The wedding and first 100 pages of Breaking Dawn is, without a doubt, the most entertaining part of the book. It’s like old style Twilight, with every character acting as they should (except for Edward and the garter ... weird much?), and the ever-present Bella-Edward-Jacob love triangle. Unfortunately, the most anticipated event since the Millennium is over all too quickly and things start to get worse as soon as our vampire and his bride reach their honeymoon destination, the Isle Esme. When Breaking Dawn is finally made into a movie, more emphasis should be put into the wedding: It’s the last time a lot of fans felt like they were reading The Twilight Saga and not some dodgy fan-fic found on the Internet.


2. The "Sex" Scenes

Yep, you read that right. Bella and Edward finally get it on, in what can only be described as the most absent sex scene written since the 1900s. The act itself is merely implied, with the only proof it happened some broken headboards and bitten pillows. Oh, and a very bruised Bella. How they’ll portray this in the movie is anyone’s guess, and no doubt complaints of abuse and domestic violence are a big fear of everyone involved with the movie. If it stays rated PG-13 like its predecessors, ardent fans of Bella and Edward can kiss goodbye to their much adored night of passion. Sorry kids, it’s still implication only.

3. Jacob's Third of the Book

Werewolf Jacob takes center stage for a third of the book in what is arguably the best section of the entire 800-page tome. He’s funny, realistic, and probably the only one in the book to actually stay in character. If you were a member of Team Edward before, I guarantee you’ll rethink your loyalty after reading Part 2. The young Jacob Black is seriously that endearing, redeeming what is an otherwise tiresome read. Look for Taylor Lautner to take center stage on the movie posters — he’ll be carrying this one solo.

4. Renesmee's Birth

Normal births are painful, right? They hurt, they’re messy, and yet some women have them time and time again. Stephenie Meyer takes birthing to the next level in Breaking Dawn by having a giant baby literally crack its way out of mommy dearest. Bella’s spine breaks, leaving her writhing around like a beetle stuck on its back. Edward swoops in to the rescue and rips the baby out of Bella’s uterus with his bare-yet-sharp vampire teeth, then proceeds to turn his beloved into a vampire in order to save her fragile human life. PG-13? Uhh ... no, not so much.

5. Renesmee Carlie Cullen

Ignore the name for now, I’ll get to that soon enough. The idea that Bella and Edward could have a half-vampire, half-human baby is absurd, but to actually follow through on that idea is not only ridiculous but unnecessary. It turned Bella into a crazy, Rosalie-dependent robot and made Edward almost non-existent (more on that later). Renesmee is an annoying character and one that I have no desire to see immortalized on a DVD disc. Her accelerated growth and intelligence could prove to be quite a problem for casting agents, not to mention the poor director who has to work with a small child. Then there’s the topic of her name: Renesmee Carlie Cullen, a mishmash of Bella and Edward’s mothers’ (Renee and Esme) and fathers’ (Charlie and Carlisle) names. Eurgh. [Aww, but I think it's kinda cute!]

6. A Major Lack of Edward

We all know that Edward and Robert Pattinson are the driving forces behind this franchise, so what would happen if he ceased to exist for most of the fourth film? You’d have a problem, that’s for sure. In Breaking Dawn Edward is all but forgotten after the first 100 pages or so, and basically just mopes and moans whenever he pops up during the rest of the book. He’s a shadow of his former, chivalrous self and hardly utters a loving word to the girl he’s been waiting an eternity for. Summit would have to change this for the movie or Robert Pattinson may find himself strangely redundant. It’s no fun playing a vampire who’s lost his bite.

7. An Influx of Utterly Pointless Characters

Many new vampires get introduced during the later part of Breaking Dawn. Unfortunately, though, none of them really do much of anything. Yes, they can be pretty entertaining at times, but they’re in no way crucial to the story development. If casting execs can only choose a handful of new characters to cast, my vote would go to Garrett, Kate, Peter, Charlotte, and Alistair. The others (yes, there are plenty more) are barely worth mentioning and should only be cast if Summit suddenly find itself with more cash, and time, than it needs.

8. The Absence of Action

Hardly anyone dies in Breaking Dawn. Come to think of it, hardly anyone fights or even breaks a sweat. The vampire Irina is the only fatality and, seeing as we’re only introduced to her in this book, no one really cares about her anyway. Meyer botched things up when it came to killing her characters, all of whom just live happily ever after. There’s no epic battle like in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In fact, there isn’t a sharpened fang in sight. It’s simple: Movies need action or the audience gets bored. It looks like the screenwriter, Melissa Rosenberg, will have to do what she’s done with New Moon and tweak some scenes here and there in order to keep the fans awake.

9. Superfluous Plot Points that Go Nowhere

Bella’s power and J. Jenks. Both of these story developments are emphasized as important and crucial to the plot, yet neither really go anywhere. Yes, Bella saves everyone with her convenient shield that not even the most powerful of vampires can break, but it still wasn’t the revelation it should have been. If this is the reason that Edward can’t read Bella’s mind, I think I’d have preferred not knowing and making my own explanation — I’m sure it would have been better than a Lily Potter-esque love shield. The movie script will need to be edited better than the book or it’ll end up as an 8-hour timesink.

10. A Vampire War that’s Won by ... Talking?

When was the last time you saw bloodthirsty vampires back down because some friendlier vampires asked them to? Never, of course. That’s just not how it works in the world of the undead. They fight, they kill, then they go and toast to their night. They don’t stand around talking for half an hour before deciding they have better things to do. It’s something that can almost be overlooked in a book, but in a movie? No way. Something has to happen to keep the audience entertained, and a friendly chat ain’t going to cut it.

Bella's Transformation in BD

WARNING: Well, if you haven't read Breaking Dawn yet, and don't want to spoil it, don't read this post :P Or have a look at the picture..which is kinda hard..

Well, as its pretty much been confirmed that Breaking Dawn will be a movie, thanks to Rob Patt, we're all wondering whether its going to be successful. Not doubting the director, whoever that will be, or the actors.. its just Breaking Dawn as a book is massive, and for the movie not to be rushed, its going to have to be split into two movies

Anyway, point its, I found this manipulated image of Bella, once she turns into a vampire. What do you think?

Breaking Dawn: Random photos of what the wedding could look like!

I've just searched up google and came accross some more manipulations and photos of what the wedding in BD should look like. There's even some photos of dresses people are suggesting Bella should wear as her wedding dress. Take a look and vote.

BELLA's WEDDING DRESS VOTE BELOW

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DRESS 5

DRESS 6

Take your pick below.

The Breaking Dawn Wedding

Credit: Run Away With Fate

Breaking Dawn

So Robert Pattinson confirmed his role, which means there WILL be a Breaking Dawn movie! Now I just found out that it might not be released until Summer 2011 - which seems like FOREVER! It's due to the tight schedule.

Check out all the info here

In what should be a surprise to no one, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that there will be a film adaptation of the fourth (and so far, final) book in the Twilight saga, Breaking Dawn. Apparently, star Robert Pattinson has confirmed that he'll be returning for the film, which doesn't yet have a date, but with New Moon coming out this fall and Eclipse next summer, Breaking Dawn likely won't hit screens until summer 2011.

Robert Pattinson Confirms Role in Breaking Dawn!

That's correct, you heard right. Robert Pattinson has confirmed he will star in the fourth installment of The Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn! Thanks to Twilight Sisterhood

Here is what THR reported:

Fans have been hoping for a movie version of the fourth novel from Stephenie Meyer's best-sellers, so Pattinson's commitment is the biggest fillip yet. The fourth book (caution -- spoiler alert) centers on Bella and Edward's marriage and her subsequent pregnancy.

Dropping in on the Croisette on the way to shooting the final four days of "New Moon" in Italy on Friday, Pattinson said he is heading back to Vancouver in October to finish up "Twilight: Eclipse," the third installment. In between, the British actor, who turned 23 last week, plans to star in "Remember Me," which Summit also is producing.

The script adaptation for "New Moon" beefs up his character's role considerably -- in the book, Edward is a "a voice in Bella's head," he said.

Said Pattinson, laughing: "You're playing a figment in Bella's imagination so I was trying to do it in a 2-D way. I hope it doesn't translate onscreen as being boring." The hardworking actor is taking a few days off after completing "New Moon" before the start of the "Remember Me" shoot. He plans three days off after an eight-week planned shoot for "Remember Me" before finishing "Eclipse" before October.

Pattinson said "Remember Me" is very difficult to describe but said it is very much about him and, after reading the script last summer, felt a connection with it. The main protagonist is a 23-year-old man who spends six weeks after meeting someone working out if he is in love or not.

Breaking Dawn to be a movie?

Thanks to Run Away with Fate

Here's the article from Twilight Examiner



Breaking Dawn, the fourth installment of the Twilight series has gone from "optioned property" to "script," which means that Melissa Rosenberg is one busy lady.
For weeks, we've been speculating about whether this portion of the story of our favorite Twilight characters (one which many Twilight fans to be of more than mild importance) will be brought to the big screen.



It appears that crossed fingers can relax, now, though. Instead of being listed as "optioned property" on IMDb Pro, Breaking Dawn is now in "script," and "[p]lanning to start in late spring 2010."



The plans for production are, quite frankly, right on schedule, with the quickened pace of the Twilight series' production (a fact which appeases many of even the harshest critics as - we all well know - many of the characters' physical characteristics are not subject to change as are, say, the humans portraying them). Despite the potential obstacles for production of the film, it appears that Summit Entertainment and the good people behind The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse are fully aware of the fact that most fans of the series would be quite angered by the failure to complete the series.



That said, it is good news for those that wish to see Breaking Dawn become The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn that the status has changed. It is but another step in the road to confirmation, as rumor seems to have to build upon rumor before we will ever see an official press release on the matter.



In a related piece of news, a recent Variety article about Summit Entertainment, the production and distribution company responsible for Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse recently hinted at the present status of Breaking Dawn, indicating that it was an accepted fact that it would, indeed, be made.



Now for the hardest (at least, historically) part: who will direct? After Catherine Hardwicke, Chris Weitz, and David Slade - three directors with a distinct and individual style and vision, which will likely be seen in the varying sects of the Twilight saga - who should take the helm of Breaking Dawn? Comment below and let us know what you think!

Breaking Dawn Fanmade Trailer

This is an awesome fanmade trailer of Breaking Dawn! I love the music, and the scenes suit perfectly! Take a look, and tell me your thoughts.