Vancouver, BC – August 18, 2009 – Summit Entertainment announced today that it has commenced principal photography on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE directed by David Slade (30 DAYS OF NIGHT, HARD CANDY) from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner will reprise their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. The third film in the studio’s TWILIGHT film franchise based on Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster book series, will be released theatrically in North America on Wednesday, June 30, 2010.<\/p>\n
Along with director David Slade, several new actors are joining the TWILIGHT family including Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria, Xavier Samuel as Riley, Catalina Sandino Moreno as Maria, Jack Huston as Royce King, Julia Jones as Leah, BooBoo Stewart as Seth, and Jodelle Ferland as Bree.<\/p>\n
Also continuing in the saga as The Cullen Family are Ashley Greene as Alice, Peter Facinelli as Carlisle, Elizabeth Reaser as Esme, Kellan Lutz as Emmett, Nikki Reed as Rosalie, and Jackson Rathbone as Jasper. Billy Burke also returns as Charlie Swan. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is filming on location in Vancouver, BC.<\/p>\n
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE brings back members of the Quileute Indian Nation; the classmates of Bella and Edward; and the legendary Volturi, a venerable coven of vampires who weigh and impose the laws of the vampire world. A cast list for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE appears at the end of this document.<\/p>\n
In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob \u2014 knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.<\/p>\n
About the TWILIGHT film series
\nThe TWILIGHT film series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together\u2026even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires.<\/p>\n
The action-packed, modern day vampire love story and blockbuster success TWILIGHT was released in theatres on November 21, 2008. The second installment of the film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON directed by Chris Weitz and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, will be released November 20, 2009.<\/p>\n
Melissa Rosenberg wrote the scripts for all three films in The TWILIGHT film series.<\/p>\n
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE Cast List<\/p>\n
Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan
\nRobert Pattinson as Edward Cullen
\nTaylor Lautner as Jacob Black<\/p>\n
Cullen Family
\nAshley Greene as Alice Cullen
\nPeter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle
\nElizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen
\nKellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen
\nNikki Reed as Rosalie Hale
\nJackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale<\/p>\n
Wolf Pack
\nChaske Spencer as Sam Uley
\nBronson Pelletier as Jared
\nAlex Meraz as Paul
\nKiowa Gordon as Embry Call
\nTyson Houseman as Quil Ateara<\/p>\n
Other Quileutes
\nGil Birmingham as Billy Black
\nTinsel Korey as Emily<\/p>\n
Nomad Vampires
\nBryce Dallas Howard as Victoria<\/p>\n
Volturi
\nCameron Bright as Alec
\nCharlie Bewley as Demetri
\nDaniel Cudmore as Felix
\nDakota Fanning as Jane<\/p>\n
Additional Returning Cast Members
\nBilly Burke as Charlie Swan
\nSarah Clarke as Renee Dwyer
\nAnna Kendrick as Jessica
\nMichael Welch as Mike
\nChristian Serratos as Angela
\nJustin Chon as Eric<\/p>\n
New Cast Members
\nXavier Samuel as Riley
\nCatalina Sandino Moreno as Maria
\nJack Huston as Royce King
\nJulia Jones as Leah Clearwater
\nBooBoo Stewart as Seth Clearwater
\nJodelle Ferland as Bree<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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