+Dakota Fanning Talks Twilight New Moon...

MoviesOnline caught up again yesterday with Dakota Fanning at the Los Angeles press day for her new movie, “Coraline,” and asked her if she had any more news on her upcoming role in the Twilight sequel, “New Moon.” Dakota is a fabulous person and we really appreciated her time. Here’s what she had to tell us:

MoviesOnline: Speaking of roles, can you talk a little bit about Twilight and the reports that you’ve signed on for New Moon? Have you sealed the deal yet?

Dakota: It’s not 100% yet set in stone but it’s definitely not like totally untrue or a rumor or anything. It’s definitely a possibility and I think it would be really, really fun to be a part of. I’m a big fan of the cast and to join them would be a really great honor and I really hope that it works out and I hope I can give you a definite answer soon.

MoviesOnline: What is it about it that you’re looking forward to most?

Dakota: I think just playing an evil vampire. That’s really cool. So, if I got to do it, that would be probably the most fun part.

MoviesOnline: When you consider roles like Cassie in “Push,” or Coraline, and now Jane in “New Moon,” is there a common theme or something that attracts you to all of them? Is it the complexity of the character or the opportunity to grow as an actor?

Dakota: I think that they’re just different from each other and they’re different kinds of films and, you know, I like to kind of always keep myself on the edge of my seat of what I’m going to do next and do something that I’ve never done before and something that maybe I’ve always wanted to do. I think it’s hard to say how you plan out what you want to do. I think you just know it when it comes to you.

MoviesOnline: Has there been a role you’ve read in the scripts you’re being sent now that you wanted to do but maybe your mom thought was a little too old for you?

Dakota: No, there hasn’t been so far.

MoviesOnline: Are you picking roles that are appropriate for your age or are you trying to pick ones that are older?

Dakota: No. I mean, I think that everything that I’ve kind of been drawn to has been appropriate and I’ve never had an argument with my mom about it or anything. We’re always on the same page.

MoviesOnline: And that would apply to the Twilight sequel, “New Moon”?

Dakota: Yes, it would. Yeah.

MoviesOnline: You seem to be transitioning so easily from being a child actor to being a young adult actress. Why do you think that has happened so easily for you?

Dakota: I think if you really want it badly enough and you really want it for yourself, it’s you wanting it, I think that you’ll be able to do it. And for me, I don’t think you can take it too seriously either and too technically, like “Oh my God, I’m going to transition from this month to this month and I’m going to do this movie.” I think what you’re drawn to, like the things that I’m drawn to, reflect the age I am and the maturity that I have, and I think that you just have to be very natural about it. I really want this so badly and I want to do this forever and I think that’s why I’m able to keep going because I just never want to stop. I don’t ever see myself not doing this.

"There are no options for those who break the rules..."
Jane, Eclipse, Chapter 25, p.572

+These Two Hands by Hana Pestle...

+This on the other hand, sounds suitable for Breaking Dawn, the part when the Pawn is turning into a Queen...

"As the clock began to toll out the hour, vibrating under the soles of my sluggish feet, I knew I was too late—and I was glad something bloodthirsty waited in the wings. For in failing at this, I forfeited any desire to live..."
Bella Swan, New Moon, Preface, p.2

+Hana Pestle A "Need" For New Moon...

Need - Hana Pestle

Hana Pestle on 6Lyrics.com

Hana Pestle is an up and coming songstress that also happens to be a huge Twilight fan. Her song “Need” did well in our recent Soundtrack poll (results coming soon!) and now she’s doing all she can to bring her song to the attention of the New Moon filmmakers. We love the song, too, and think it would fit perfectly in New Moon.

+Isn't she simply beautiful? That I'm sure they could even fit a role for her in the movie, too bad there ain't Leah Clearwaters in the movie, but she'll make a better vamp than a werewolf anytime still, hehe, simply gorgeous...luvin her, hopefully they would really use "Need" in the movie, it fits so well, true indeed...

Hana Pestle is a self-proclaimed Twilight fanatic. The nineteen year old singer/songwriter from Billings, Montana believes she has the perfect song for the next movie and has started a movement to get “Need” in the forthcoming New Moon. The hauntingly beautiful track was one of her first compositions written at only fifteen years old in 2004. It was produced /co-written for her album by Ben Moody (co-founder of Evanescence) and Michael “Fish” Herring with string arrangements by David Campbell and piano performance by David Hodges (Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry).

We caught up with Hana to ask her a couple of New Moon questions–

NewMoonMovie.org: If you could have your song play during any part of New Moon, what scene would it be, and why?

Hana Pestle: I think that my song would go perfectly right after Edward leaves Bella. I can see it playing when she’s wandering through the forest trying to follow him, as well as when the months are going by. The song is very desperate and despondent and I think that’s exactly how Bella feels right before and right after Edward leaves her.

NewMoonMovie.org: What is your dream New Moon soundtrack?

Hana Pestle:

1. Need by Hana Pestle
2. Hallelujah by Paramore
3. There There by Radiohead
4. Drifting by Sarah McLachlan
5. Sing For Absolution by Muse
6. Like A Stone by Audioslave
7. Do You Realize? by The Flaming Lips
8. Going Under by Evanescence
9. The Scientist by Coldplay
10. Push by Sarah McLachlan

+Note: You can listen to the songs on the playlist [except for Sarah's song] right at the bottom of the page...=)
+Excerpt from New Moon Movie
+Link: More on Hana Pestle , Hana Pestle's Myspace

+Press the pic below to get to Need For New Moon Myspace...^^

"My own life meant little to me today..."
Bella Swan, New Moon, Preface, p.1

+Variety Talks Jane, Aro and Eclipse...

+Forget the rumours, Dakota is how I picture Jane 2 be, hehe, but nevertheless, I'm sure they'll find sum1 fit for the roll, n Aro as well, will be interesting 2 c, hopefully they do not pick an adolescent or a teen, argh!! That will totally spoil it, alwiz thought of her as a petite little girl, yea well, but 13 years old ain't petite these days I'm sure...so yea...

Variety has posted a short article about some new rumors about a potential director for Eclipse, as well as who might be cast for Jane or Aro–

Don’t believe everything you hear about Twilight and its sequels. Things are heating up already on the third installment, Eclipse. They haven’t even started the second one yet, New Moon. When you’ve got a robust franchise, filmmakers are eager to get on board. Word is, the Spanish director of The Orphanage, Juan Antonio Bayona, and 3:10 to Yuma helmer James Mangold are both circling the project, but Summit insists that no meetings are scheduled as yet. Both would be strong choices.

As to the last two unfilled roles in New Moon, vampires Jane and Aro, no offers have yet gone out, despite what you may have read. And the role of Leah Clearwater isn’t being filled, because according to writer Melissa Rosenberg, she isn’t in the script!

"I was ninety-nine point nine percent sure I was dreaming..."
Bella Swan, New Moon, Chapter 1, p.3

+Rob's New Hair Do...Whatcha Think?

+Hmm, personally, however he looks is fine to me, and well, he looks much more mature with this hairstyle, except mature is not what we see in Edward, but this is, the true Rob, not Edward but him in real life. So it really suits him I guess...=)

“Twilight” star Robert Pattinson is known for a lot of things, but first and foremost has to be his wildly styled hairdo that’s gotten Twilighters everywhere atwitter at the sight of him. So does hair make the man? That question will finally be answered, as Pattinson has decided to ditch his trademark locks in favor of a much shorter cut.

"Is he still the same man who stole your heart?"...Mtv

"Edward Cullen: I'm the world's most dangerous predator. Everything about me invites you in. My voice, my face, even my smell. As if I would need any of that. As if you could outrun me. As if you could fight me off. I'm designed to kill."

+Chris Weitz Named ‘New Moon’ Director...

+Excerpt from Mtv's Movie Blog...
“I am honored to have been entrusted with shepherding ‘New Moon’ from the page to the screen,” Weitz said in a statement released today, discussing his involvement with Stephenie Meyer’s second novel. “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.”

Throughout the week, “Twilight” fans have voiced their concerns over the film series’ future, and their fears about whether the “Golden Compass” director could successfully continue the story of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan. Now that it’s official, the question remains: Will they warm to Weitz as much as they did to the affable Hardwicke?

“We love Stephenie Meyer’s fantastic ‘Twilight’ series,” promised Erik Feig, Summit’s President of Production. “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.”

It’s no secret that Meyer and Hardwicke became the best of friends during the process of making “Twilight,” and it remains to be seen whether she will be able to create the same dynamic with the new director.

Explaining the Weitz selection further, the Summit release added: “Weitz, an Academy 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.”

The release also offered, for the first time, the studio’s official synopsis for the sequel: “In ‘New Moon,’ Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. Production on ‘New Moon’ is scheduled to begin in the coming months and the studio is planning to release the film towards the end of 2009 or early 2010.”

"Time passes. Even when it seems impossible. Even when each tick of the second hand aches like the pulse of blood behind a bruise. It passes unevenly, in strange lurches and dragging lulls, but pass it does. Even for me. ~Bella"

+Robert & Kristen on MTV...

+Thou it was on youtube awhile ago...
+Juz thought I post it here...=)
+Ain't this interesting, they're both juz so amusing...^^

"Edward Cullen: [pointing at people in the restaurant] Sex, money, sex, money, cat... you nothing.
Isabella Swan: Is there something wrong with me?
Edward Cullen: See, I tell you I can read minds, and you ask if there's something wrong with you?"