Twilighter's Delights: Eclipse Movie Tie-ins
RSSJoy Fleishhacker
The posters have been unfurled and displayed on bedroom walls. The T-shirts have been proudly worn (several times). Texts and twitters have been flying through the air like a flock of dusky vampire bats (oops, wrong mythology). Eclipse (PG-13), the third installment of the Twilight Saga film series based on Stephenie Meyer's best-selling vampire romances (Little, Brown), premiered in traditional and (for the first time) IMAX theaters in late June. Already a resounding box office success, the movie handily surpassed its predecessors in setting ticket-selling records and drumming up fan frenzy. Eclipse follows Twilight (2008) and New Moon (2009), all from Summit Entertainment (a two-part film adaptation of the final novel, Breaking Dawn, has already been greenlit and is moving forward). Melissa Rosenberg, who penned the scripts for the first two movies, returns as screenwriter, with David Slade taking the helm as director. Most of the cast members have reprised their roles, with Bryce Dallas Howard replacing Rachelle Lefevre as the fiery and vengeful vampire Victoria. Back home in Forks, Washington, teenager Bella Swan (Kristen Steward) remains deeply in love with vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and is unwavering in her intention to become transformed into a vampire herself to be with him for all eternity. Meanwhile, her best friend Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), a werewolf, confesses that he loves her and Bella realizes that she too has strong feelings for him. Being with Jacob would allow her to lead a human life, to remain close to her father and raise a family of her own. As this love triangle heats up, Bella is placed in peril by the malicious Victoria, set on revenge for the death of her mate, and her army of volatile newborn vampires. This threat sparks an uneasy first-ever alliance between sworn enemies: the Cullen clan and Jacob's werewolf pack. There's plenty of action and romance, as Bella faces dangerous encounters, difficult personal challenges, and life-defining choices. Twilighters can visit the official website to get a taste of the movie's atmospheric veneer and swoon over the gorgeous images of the major players. The starring trio and a fairly large cast of supporting characters are introduced with photos and explanatory text. In addition to trailers, film excerpts, and music videos, a media section presents featurettes that combine film clips with behind-the-scenes commentary from cast members (as well as Meyer). Devotees who would like to gossip about or delve further into the saga will appreciate the "Community" option, which provides links to an exhaustive list of Twilight sites that range from the official (e.g., Facebook and MySpace pages) to the fan-generated ("His.Golden.Eyes," "TwilightMOMS," etc). The "World of Twilight" site imparts info on all of the movies, with overviews, photos, videos and more. "The Twilight Saga" offers a fun-to-browse mélange of book and movie highlights, interviews, blogs, and fan forums. Book Tie-ins The movie is sure to drive viewers back to the source material, so make sure that you have plenty of copies of Meyer's Eclipse on hand. Little, Brown has reissued this hefty novel in two new media tie-in editions. The comfortable-to-hold trade paperback features a movie poster cover with Bella front and center and her two ethereally handsome beaus posed behind her. The mass market edition is adorned with a close-up image of half the heroine's face, Edward's countenance reflected in her eye with an apropos blend of mystery and romance. Mark Cotta Vaz follows up on his accompanying visual guides to the first two films with The Twilight Saga: Eclipse: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion, also published by Little, Brown. Intelligently written and packed with full-color photos, this book presents a beguiling behind-the-scenes look at the making of the motion picture. Copious quotes from cast and crew are integrated into the text, describing the project's creative process, comparing the movie's defining characteristics to those of its predecessors, and providing insight into the interpretation of characters and events. Chapters delve into the production challenges of delineating scenes set in the past (e.g., Jasper's Civil War era vampire origin story or the legends of the Quileute tribe), designing and CG-equipping a pack of formidable werewolves, and choreographing the climatic vampire battle scene. Throughout, the text reveals the cast and crew's respect for and dedication to maintaining the integrity of Meyer's storytelling and mythology as well as for their audience. Whether casual Twilighters or devoted Twi-Hards, readers will adore dipping into the descriptive details and cast interviews and browsing images that include production artwork, on-set photos, and lusciously reproduced film stills. Though completely unauthorized, Liv Spencer's Love Bites: The Unofficial Saga of Twilight (ECW Press) is a fun read for fans. Harking back to the roots of the phenomenon, this volume introduces Meyer and her books, recounts the process of adapting and shooting each movie (including Eclipse), and presents bios of cast members (focusing on actors playing supporting roles as well as the headliners). Though much of the info and quotes have been culled from magazine interviews, the text is smoothly written and sure to please readers looking to consume every possible tidbit. For those who want to dig a little deeper, Spencer does a good job of relating Meyer's themes to the literary works that inspired her, making comparisons between Bella and Edward's story and Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet, and Wuthering Heights that just might inspire readers to pursue these classics. Other chapters cover the publication and mixed reception of Breaking Dawn and "Team Twilight" (the franchise's diverse and dedicated following, the fan fiction community, and even "Twilight" crafters). Handsome full-color, often full-page, photos appear throughout, glamorously showcasing cast members and adding visual twinkle. Twilighters will also be in hot pursuit of Meyer's The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, published by Little, Brown in June. Featuring a character who appears in Eclipse (both book and movie), this novella provides entrée into the shadowy and terrifying facets of the newborn vampire existence. In an involving first-person narrative, Bree, 15-years-old when she was turned, describes her dark way of life as she struggles to satiate her constant thirst, explores unfamiliar abilities and limitations, and tries to stay safe and out of sight. Surrounded by mayhem (newborns are notorious for their super strength and lack of self-control), Bree finds an unexpected friend, Diego (a veritable vampire veteran at 11 months), who is more composed and shares her curiosity. Together, the two begin to question the rules that have been set out for them and to try to ascertain just how they fit into the plans of their mysterious creator. Unfortunately, time is running out, and the newborn army is drilling for a confrontation with a dangerous enemy (the Cullens). How Will Bree meet her fate? Readers will enjoy sinking their teeth into this fast-reading description of the "Twilight" world told from a fresh perspective. Pub Info MEYER, Stephenie. Eclipse. Media tie-in ed. Little, Brown. 2010. Tr pap. $12.99. ISBN 978-0-316-08736-0. _____. Eclipse. Media tie-in ed. Little, Brown. 2010. Mass market pap. $7.99. ISBN 978-0-316-08738-4. VAZ, Mark Cotta. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion. Little, Brown. 2010. Tr pap. $18.99. ISBN 978-0-316-08737-7. SPENCER, Liv. Love Bites: The Unofficial Saga of Twilight. ECW Pr. 2010. Tr pap. $14.95. ISBN 978-1-55022-930-1. MEYER, Stephenie. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. Little, Brown. 2010. Tr $13.99. ISBN 978-0-316-12558-1.
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