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Hardwicke off Twilight
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by: Mike Sampson Dec. 8, 2008

Fanboys were whipped into a frenzy when there was even a slight possibility that Jon Favreau might not return to direct IRON MAN 2. I don't think the TWILIGHT fangirls will be that upset that Catherine Hardwicke won't be returning to direct that film's sequel, NEW MOON. Hardwicke and Summit Entertainment released a joint statement this weekend confirming swirling rumors that the TWILIGHT director would not return for the sequel. The reason given was that Summit, somewhat wisely, wants to put the sequel on the fasttrack to get it in theaters next year. This aggressive schedule "does not work with Ms. Hardwicke's required prep time," says the press release, which is a nice way of saying they wanted a more action-friendly director for the sequel's ramped up scenes. Hardwicke was diplomatic and said that she was "sorry" she wouldn't have the opportunity to direct MOON but that she was "grateful" to the fans and wished the production the best of luck. So the search for a new director has begun. Any ideas? I say bring in Edgar Wright!

Source: JoBlo.com

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critic_h8er
6:37AM on 12/09/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That sucks! She really helped make the first film, in a great, big way. She brought such a quiet grace to it (even with its more suspenseful scenes), something needed for it. Pooey. Well, hopefully they'll get a good replacement, at least. QUANTUM OF SOLACE was better than CASINO ROYALE for me - who knows?
That sucks! She really helped make the first film, in a great, big way. She brought such a quiet grace to it (even with its more suspenseful scenes), something needed for it. Pooey. Well, hopefully they'll get a good replacement, at least. QUANTUM OF SOLACE was better than CASINO ROYALE for me - who knows?
 
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Housecoat man
4:51AM on 12/09/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The directing was weak. Any franchise with this much hype needs a Director of legendary status, born of the elements...one who can crush rocks with his/her mind!
The directing was weak. Any franchise with this much hype needs a Director of legendary status, born of the elements...one who can crush rocks with his/her mind!
 
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Maudibe
7:30PM on 12/08/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This flick...
...should have gone straight to DVD...
...should have gone straight to DVD...
 
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DuDisNow
5:23PM on 12/08/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The hype is dead now.
It's already falling, most fans didn't like the movie at all and Twilight didn't do good critically at all.



This was worse than Eragon, so let it die off.
It's already falling, most fans didn't like the movie at all and Twilight didn't do good critically at all.



This was worse than Eragon, so let it die off.
 
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UrNeighbor'sDog
2:45PM on 12/08/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Being serious here I think the man for the job would be Chris Columbus. He did Harry Potter, so he knows what its like to direct something that there are many fans behind. Not saying this is on the level of HP at all.
Being serious here I think the man for the job would be Chris Columbus. He did Harry Potter, so he knows what its like to direct something that there are many fans behind. Not saying this is on the level of HP at all.
 
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Red4
12:28PM on 12/08/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
michael bay all the way
Power Director Extraordinaire Michael Bay should be given the job of whipping this piece of shit franchise into shape. Sure, he'll rape its brains out, but at least I'll be able to give a haughty and evil laugh, instead of staring half-dead and numb with boredom and disgust.
Power Director Extraordinaire Michael Bay should be given the job of whipping this piece of shit franchise into shape. Sure, he'll rape its brains out, but at least I'll be able to give a haughty and evil laugh, instead of staring half-dead and numb with boredom and disgust.
 
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daydreamer
11:59AM on 12/08/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
wow!
i cant believe there making a second one. who falls for that crappy sappy same love story over and over again. two people fall in love something rips them apart they get back together the end. can we please get some real story tellers in here
i cant believe there making a second one. who falls for that crappy sappy same love story over and over again. two people fall in love something rips them apart they get back together the end. can we please get some real story tellers in here
 
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deja vu
11:51AM on 12/08/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i hope they get stephen sommers.
i hope they get stephen sommers.
i hope they get stephen sommers.
 
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drc5145
11:10AM on 12/08/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think that blurb at the end was a nice little joke...



...Geting a guy like Edgar would be the only reason I'd even think about seeing a sequel, but he's too good for it anyway so there's no worry...
I think that blurb at the end was a nice little joke...



...Geting a guy like Edgar would be the only reason I'd even think about seeing a sequel, but he's too good for it anyway so there's no worry...
 
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SeymourClearly
10:38AM on 12/08/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Can this series get any crappier? Why not bring in Uwe Boll to drive the final stake through this shitty story.

Can this series get any crappier? Why not bring in Uwe Boll to drive the final stake through this shitty story.

 
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Cullen87
10:36AM on 12/08/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
UGH
I honestly don't get this craze. I heard the movie sucked ass and it has all of these stupid teen stars in it. All the good directors won't touch this so the studio has to find a director that can turn shit into gold.
I honestly don't get this craze. I heard the movie sucked ass and it has all of these stupid teen stars in it. All the good directors won't touch this so the studio has to find a director that can turn shit into gold.
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