la saga Twilight Article: What is Summit Doing With the Trailers?

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posted by mandapanda

I'm sure, par now, most of toi have seen the New Moon Teaser Trailer 2 that was posted. Although it was in french, I'm going to talk about it and it's misinterpretation.

Positive commentaires first! It's great to see snippets of new scenes! We got to see:
- the loup pack
- Jacob in Bella's Room
- sneak peek of the Volturi
- cliff diving
- Victoria
- Edward and Bella's Italy kiss
- movie theatre J/B talk

They all look great! And it makes us want to see the movie plus if that's possible!

Now the negativity. When I analyze the trailer and get critical, sometimes I get pretty negative if I'm not pleased. So I apologize.

WHAT IS SUMMIT THINKING!

Let's pretend that we don't know anything about Twilight ou the series. We see this in the theatre. Edward leaves Bella. She's depressed, then Jacob comes and jumps in her window, they hug. They are on motorcycle's, they touch. He's in her house, they almost kiss. Oh, but then, she's in a huge crowd of crimson red, etc etc.

Is it just me, ou is there too much Jacob? Yes, yes. I know Jacob is in the book more! But, isn't the trailer missing Bella's pain and depression? What did the trailer focus on? Jacob and Bella's friendship. Yes, they grow closer in the book, but why do they grow closer? Because Bella can't live without Edward! Everything in her world reminds her of him, and the only thing that helps her contain herself, is to be with Jacob.

I understand that it's a trailer, and that they can't montrer everything. I completely understand that. And I'm not judging the movie from the trailers. But, I do believe Summit is trying EXTREMELY hard to sell Jacob and Taylor to the fans. Why not have Kristen give a little commentary during the trailer? Why Taylor? It's Bella's book isn't it?

I hate what Summit is doing. Trying to sell the series with eye candy. Yeah, the guys are amazingly attractive. But, if they are trying to "stay true to the books", then they won't doing a good job. The livres aren't about that.

As much as I enjoyed this trailer, I was disappointed that they put alot of Jacob in it and didn't montrer any of the Cullens. But we shall see for the theatrical trailer that comes out around October. :)

***Just a note: Please understand, this isn't to bash Chris Weitz ou the cast. I l’amour them both! But, it is, in fact, a statement of what I think Summit tries to do with the series. This just happens to be a negative review. But no worries. I'm positive the movie will be great. I just hope they will focus on Bella's pain and how she can't possibly live without Edward. :)***

Thanks for reading. And commentaires ou rebuttals would be awesome!

TwilightSagaLdy, nneellliii and 6 others like this

ashesandwine I totally agree with!!!! Where is Bella's pain? Where are the Cullens ( I know that they go away on the book...but still they could have put somethiing)? I was a little disapointed with this trailer and altough I don't have anything against the director or the producers, they could have done much better:D That's just my opinion...I'm not judging anyone and please don't get offended by what I think!!!

mandapanda Twifanpire: that's fine. This article was a way to express what I felt about the trailer. I loved it, but i tend to get critical. And when I get critical, it seems that this trailer just didn't sum up New Moon like it should. :)

mandapanda ^^ Right :) I still liked the trailer, really, but when I get critical, that's when I get negative sometimes :)

cr6zym0nkeyiz i thought that since it new moon yes jacob is supposed to be in it more but i agree wit u that the bella and pain part= there almost none. i seen like one small part of bella in pain. it kinda seemed like every scene was wit jacob which im not complaining buh they couldve put a little of maybe angelea, mike, or jessica......i mean jacob was in there 24/7 almost....im surprised that they even put jane and victoria in there....thank god they did.. omg. yes. yes. yes....since jacob is in the trailer soooooo much i also think bella should have some interview thingy parts.....i didnt even knoe that was an interview at first i had to watch it a few times and then seen the translations....hahaha....XD buh i actually loved the traiiler or exclusive (whteva it was).......except for the interview ppart wit taylor lautner....thank u thank u thank u for putting that kiss at the beginning summit....meh love that.

gamegirl380 Holy crap! There's a second one out?!?! Where can I see it? TELL ME!!!!!!!!

mandapanda ^^well, it's the one that will be shown at Bandslam. But the ones that have been uploaded have been removed due to copyright. But this one still works :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrzA84wrrFQ&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity%2Elivejournal%2Ecom%2Flion%5Flamb%2F5391638%2Ehtml%3Fpage%3D11&feature=player_embedded

camillia_ i totally understand you . summit could've put more of the story into the trailers . we all know that 90% of new moon is pratically the jacob & bella story , and only 10% of it is bella & edward . but still , they could've put a little bit more edward & the cullens in there , its true , they could've put more of bella's depression and pain in there too . isn't that one of the main ideas of the story and the movie , anyways .. bella's pain from the love of her life , sorry , i mean the love of her existance leaving her ? hopefully , they release a couple more trailers and put more into it , the next few months before new moon is released .

mandapanda ^^I'm glad you agree, but i do have to disagree with you on a point you made. 90% of New Moon is not Bella and Jacob. New Moon is 100% about Bella and Edward. Everything Bella does has some connection with Edward. When she buys the bikes, when she jumps off the cliff, when she goes to Jacob. It's all her attempt to distract her and to hear him. She knows she can hear Edward when she does reckless activities. So, she purposely endangers her life to hear him. He may not be there physically, but his presense is there. In her thoughts, in everything she sees. Every single thing reminds her of Edward.

nneellliii I totally agree with you!

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Starlit - The Violinist (Chapter 17)

posted by Yoss

“Don’t toi really want to go?” Jenny asked. All freshmen were invited to attend an acquaintance party that will be held in the gym.

“I don’t feel like partying, Jen.”

“Come on, Nessie. It would be fun. Don’t tell me you’re still mad at me?”

I sighed. I am not mad, just annoyed out of my wits. I still can’t believe Jenny had pulled that cheap stunt in the cafeteria during lunch.

* * *

We were looking for a table, carrying our tray when she started babbling about her misery about her boyfriend Paul. He still hadn’t called her. I was thinking of something to say to soothe her...

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Starlit - REAL (Chapter 15)

posted by Yoss

His penetrating gaze made me shiver, a mixture of fear and anticipation. Anticipation for what would happen next, now that he’s finally shown himself. Shown me that he is real - TOO REAL.

My nightmares didn’t give his ethereal face justice. His light hair shone like spun gold, his brows were arched aristocratically, his nose perfectly sculpted, his full lips almost femininely enticing. I saved the best for Last – his eyes. They were like blue fire.

Never have I seen such an enigmatic beautiful face. There is an air of arrogance around him. Yet somehow, he seemed melancholic, quiet, and...

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Jacob and Renesmee's life -- Chapter 8

posted by BiteMeCullen107

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new moon edwards POV part 7

posted by _madz_

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Demetri left us in the reception area with Gianna, who was sitting behind her highly polished desk. She really was very good at her job. She still retained her detached look even with her curiosity as strong as it was.
Demetri was anxious to get back to the feast. “Do not leave until dark.”
I nodded, and Demetri quickly hurried away.
I focused...

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Kayla's Secret, Chapter 5

posted by twilight-7

Guys, I'm really sorry this chapter took so long to be posté but my internet decided to take a holiday last wednesday and came back today. So for that I'm posting two chapters on.
Enjoy.

I woke in the morning alone. I wasn’t surprised. Edward wouldn’t have come back in case Charlie decided to pop his head around the door. I wondered if Charlie hadn’t come to my room, how far would Edward have gone. I was pondering this while I looked for some breakfast. Charlie had gone to work early. Someone needed to speak to him at the station. He was running around in a rush and looked kind of panicked....

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Kidnapped- chapter 2

posted by ktbminnie12

Edward's POV

*30 minutes later*
“So what does this mean, Alice?” I asked.
“I don’t know. Let’s just go back downstairs and see if the loups are here. Maybe that’s why I can’t see the party. If anything new happens, then I’ll let toi know. I promise,” she a dit heading out the door.
The whole family was gathered in Carlisle’s study, talking about the sudden disappearance of the party.
“Okay,” I said. I headed down the stairs. The first thing I did was look for Bella. I got down to where I left her. She wasn’t there. I walked to the cuisine to see...

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Living Our Happy Ever After

posted by sh0rtiinedward

i hope toi like it am working on it
and am working on the titre if toi have a good one please tell me!!!!!!!

i was pretty sure that since the horrific experience with the voltuary, our happy ever after will begin but something strange is happening to me i been having visions and this is very weird, because the vision thing is Alice's jOb not mine, but what i realize is that maybe are just memories from my human life, so this doesn't bothers me anymore.
What i have to do is take care of my little Angel and don't worry abOut this stupid visions.
im planning to spend plus time with Nessi, she just...

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NEWS FLASH ON MIDNIGHT SUN!

posted by twilight_unite

!!!!!!ATTENTION ALL TWILIGHT FANS!!!!!!
If toi are a MAJOR ou just a fan of Stephanie Meyer's most populaire Twilight Saga then pay attention.

On youtube.com there is a video of Stephanie being interviewed.She is going to publier Midnight Sun.If toi have read her draft of Midnight Sun ou even if toi haven't then toi can right how toi think it should be.She wants to see what her fans (aka- Us)think.And she also beleives that if we have a story in us then we should write it out and montrer evryone what we're capable of.

-twilight_unite-(MAJOR fan OF TWILIGHT SAGA)

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Starlit - Chapter 5

posted by Yoss

Chapter 5 – Plans

I woke up screaming. It felt like I have screamed my lungs out. My throat felt raw. I sat up and wiped my tears away with my favori blanket – a gift from Grandmother Renee. She was told the whole adoption “press release, “of course. That was a few years back when the rest of my family was convinced that it was sûr, sans danger to finally meet her. That was the an I stopped aging.

I realized my whole body was covered with sweat. I got up from bed, intending to take a cold shower. That’s when I saw my favori photograph lying face down on the floor. I picked it up and found...

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Starlit - Chapter 3

posted by Yoss

Chapter 3 - The Gazebo

My feet planted noiselessly on the warm green grass. The light that was shining on my face a while il y a was the sun. The sky was clear blue, a rare event for Forks.

I stared around me – no gaped would be the perfect word to describe what I’m doing right now. Where am I? I’m sure I’m not in our cottage ou at the Cullen Mansion. This place is definitely not La Push. Could this place truly exist? Could I still be in Forks?

I noticed that the lit I was sleeping on a couple of secondes il y a was a different one. I frowned, there is no way that this magnificent lit fit for...

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Kayla, The Final Chapter!!

posted by twilight-7

Jacob couldn’t wait for another time.
Charlie and I were sitting in the living-room, watching TV and talking, when someone knocked on the door.
“Will toi get that, Kayla,” Charlie said. He was smiling. I didn’t like that smile. He knew something that I didn’t. I hated that.
I opened the door and almost had a cœur, coeur attack. Standing there, grinning crazily, was Jacob.
“Jacob!” I said, utterly shocked.
His grin vanished when he saw me. His eyes went from shining happily, to blazing angrily. His hands balled up into fists and he started shaking. I grabbed one of his shaking arms and...

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Kayla, Chapter 28

posted by twilight-7

“Baseball?”
He smiled sweetly at me. “I knew toi would l’amour it.”
“Baseball?”
His smile faltered. “I thought toi liked spending time with my family?”
“BASEBALL?” I screamed at him. “You want me to play baseball with your family?!”
He backed away from me.
“Be quiet, Kayla,” he shushed me. “Charlie will hear and come-”
There were quick footsteps on the stairs. Edward ran and hid in my closet and I quickly picked up my cell phone.
“You have got to be kidding me!” I shouted down my cell.
My door opened and Charlie walked in. He looked around my room suspiciously, trying...

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GRRRR!!!!!

posted by Yoss

My morning here at the office started out fairly well - drooling over Rob on my desktop, posting an article, updating my reports and then…AND THEN THIS!!!! THIS!!!!

BREAKING NEWS: TWILIGHT étoile, star DIED OF DRUG OVERDOSE!!

My boîte mail started piling up with messages from my office mates, one even a dit condolence. UGH! One asked, what would happen to New Moon. Would there be a re-shoot? One encouraged me to file for a leave so we could mourn. ACK! THIS IS NOT TRUE! (Tell me, it’s not true.) I refuse to believe. My blood literally boiled. My morning is ruined-ruined beyond repair, I think. I absolutely hate people who spread vicious rumors around. Can’t they just leave famous célébrités alone? GRRRR!!!!!!

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Dreamnapped-Chapter Three Stranger

posted by Twilight597

Sorry this one is so short and it took so long to put up. like i a dit i'm a horrible typer.

Chapter Three- Stranger

The douche was hot. I didn’t take long because I knew he was waiting. When I got out there was a bandage on the sink counter. Supposedly he left this for my head. I put it on the cut carefully, so it wont smell as good to him. I’d have to be careful on cutting myself around him. As I walked back to the canapé to find Keith looking at the food.
When he saw me walk in he said, ”How do toi stand eating this?” I shrugged, “ I...

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My Valentine - Chapter 5

posted by dinosteph

First off,
I want to give a little shout out to Logan, who is my friend Laura's younger brother. I hope i'm not outing toi as a twilight fan haha!

I had donné my friend the link for my story, and she was going to read it first, make sure it was appropriate, and then share it with her brother, only to find out that he has been lire my stories all along.

I'm glad toi like the story Logan!

annnnd Second.
I leave for Miami in 8 days. If toi haven't noticed already, I do this and the untitled story back and forth, updating a chapter for each.

I'm in the middle of midterms, which I tend to put off...

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Bella's alternative- chapter 2

posted by yazangi

While Bella is unconscience Jacob is still with the boys so he doesn't really know that bella passed out. Christy is a new girl in town, a nurse so when she sees Bella she helps her feel a little bit better. Jacob finally runs into Bella and asks Christy what was wrong with her. "Nothing serious she just hit her head, does she fall down a lot because she doesn't really feel shocked at all?!"
"huh, yeah she tripps over a lot," Jacob sighed awkwardly. [i]Jake, pull yourself together man, what's wrong with you? it must be the weather. Who is this girl anyway?[i] After that jour on Bella and Christy...

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Twilight, New moon and Eclipse confessions

posted by Annaoth

Twilight confessions
#1 I poured glitter on my boyfriend so he'd be just like Edward
#2 Fictional characters dazzle me. Frequently.
#3 agneau chops are delicious
#4 I stabbed Edward Cullen with a spork. And lived to tell the tale
#5 I stay up at night waiting for Edward to montrer up
#6 Ballet studios give me chills
#7 I've developed a weird habit of biting people
#8 I'm willing to bet against Alice
#9 Shiny Silver Volvos make me squeal like a fan girl
#10 When I have kids, I'll name them after the Cullens
#11 I jumped in front of a moving van just to see if Edward will save me
#12 I'm intoxicated par the mere...

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Breaking Dawn: Can They Film It?

posted by laureng114

Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse are already in the works, but what about Breaking Dawn? Unlike the first three books, this one may pose a problem. In this book (spoiler!) Bella goes through a transformation that makes her inhumanly beautiful like the rest of the Cullens and she has a beautiful girl that grows at an alarmingly fast rate. The question is, can they really film these things? In my opinion, Kristen Stewart is just as pretty as Ashley Greene and Nikki Reed. Not only that, when she is standing suivant to Robert Pattinson toi do not notice a huge difference between the two like in the books. Another problem would be Renesmee. How are they going to cast a girl that grows that fast without using any type of animation ou graphics? Well this is just an opinion from a concerned twilighter and i hope that others feel the same way.

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I.SIMPLY.WON'T!

posted by Yoss

Felt like I've been howling for - forever (?).
It seems like it's all I did these past few months.Geez...MONTHS!

Howling in grief, in desperation. Does she care? I don't think so. She's happy - happy beyond the borders of sanity, I realized bitterly.

I pushed forwrd with all my might, as fast as these four legs can. The bloodsucker drove even faster, I thought disdainfully.I howled once more.

I could hardly see their vehicle - the vehicle that would bring her to her doom - a doom she happily embraced.

I will kill you! I swear I will! I vowed.
I wished with all my cœur, coeur the bloodsucker could still...

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Visions Chp. 8

posted by 2bearz

sorry its so short! doing a change in my writin. instead of skippin a whole chunk of the story im startin off exactly where I stopped! yea me!

I used the first spell that came into my mind, the one I use to freeze someone, no matter where they are. It worked perfectly, and he was La Reine des Neiges in mid-jump, with his mouth open revealing very sharp looking teeth.

When I was done I breifly remembered giving a charm to Bella that would protect her from any harm ou evil, but that wasn't what was filling my mind. What was filling it was WHAT THE HELL IS ALEX DOING HERE?! and in the Cullens living room, about...