“New Moon” has a release date! The sequel to “Twilight” is heading to theaters Nov. 20, 2009.
On that same day, it’ll be up against Warner Bros.’ “Sherlock Holmes,” starring Robert Downey, Jr., Sony’s “Planet 51,” and MGM’s untitled “Three Stooges” project. That doesn’t seem so daunting, not that it would matter.
A story in Variety says the “New Moon” folks are looking to replicate their box office success by premiering the next movie on a similar date as “Twilight.” Really, though, I don’t think it matters when “New Moon” premieres. If the movie aired only one time at 2 a.m., theaters would be packed with fans.
The film franchise most associated with Thanksgiving is Warner Bros.’ “Harry Potter.” But there are only three films left in that series, with just one bowing over Thanksgiving, in 2010.
So with three upcoming movies in the “Twilight” franchise, I’m guessing they’ll take over that Thanksgiving release date.
Chris Weitz recently signed to direct “New Moon,” taking over from “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke.
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I don’t think the date matters so much – I’ll still be there at midnight :) They just better keep Taylor in the darn movie!
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woo less than a year! i agree with nikki. i hope they keep Taylor!
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Woohoo, Kristin! You win the “Twilight” poster. I’ve emailed you for your mailing address. :-)
Note: I twittered that the first person to leave a comment here tonight would win a “Twilight” poster. :-)
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Thank you thank you!!!! AHHH i’m soo excited! i just emailed you back!
haha yea i saw your tweet on my phone & i immediately went on, but i thought it was going to someone else already hehe
Thank you Jane!
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I think that they should release it on November 16 because there will be a new moon on that night.
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WOOHOO! Haha you’re right, I would be there at 2am. I’d be grounded for a month, but it would be a small price.
Now just hurry up and cast Taylor, Summit D:
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i just can’t wait ! i love all the books sop make it as soon as possible..
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Omg!!! I’m so excited!!!
I’ll be there at midnight, with a few friends!!!
The books were amazing!!!
Can’t wait!
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I love the Twilight books! I’ve read all of them! I heart Edward!
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