LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke won't shoot the seconde picture in the fledgling vampire franchise.
Hardwicke had until recently been thought a candidate to direct the sequel, titled "New Moon," but word began to circulate in the industry that her relationship with series producer Summit Entertainment has not always been smooth.
On Sunday, Summit confirmed that Hardwicke would not direct the film, saying in a statement that its plans to release the film in late 2009 ou early 2010 did not mesh with Hardwicke's required prep time.
The picture, whose start...
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