The Twilight Saga: New Moon, commonly referred to as New Moon, is a 2009 American romantic vampire film based on Stephenie Meyer's 2006 novel New Moon. It is the second film in The Twilight Saga film series and is the sequel to 2008's Twilight. Summit Entertainment greenlit the sequel in late November 2008, following the early success of Twilight. Directed by Chris Weitz, the film stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner,reprising their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black, respectively. Melissa Rosenberg, who handed in a draft of the film script during the opening weekend of Twilight, returned as screenwriter for New Moon as well.
Filming began in Vancouver in late March 2009,and in Montepulciano, Italy in late May 2009.The film was released on November 20, 2009 in most countries, and set domestic box office records as the biggest midnight screening, grossing $26.3 million, which was superseded by its sequel, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. This led to the highest single day, domestic gross on an opening day, with $72.7 million, until it was beaten in 2011 by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, which made $91.1 million, by nearly $20 million. Furthermore, New Moon opened with the third highest domestic opening weekend since 2002 grossing a total of $142,839,137. The film also became the highest grossing film released by Summit Entertainment, and was the widest independent release, playing in over 4,100 theaters in its theatrical run, until it was surpassed by The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
New Moon was released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 20, 2010 through midnight release parties. As of April 2010, $144,808,588 in North American DVD sales, selling more than 6,367,352 units, 4 million of which were sold within its first weekend, beating Twilight's 3.8 million units sold in its first two days. The film was well received by fans, but critical reception was not favorable.
Main cast
Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, a teenage girl who falls into a deep depression after her true love, Edward Cullen, leaves her. Her friendship with Jacob Black is expanded as she realizes that he can mend the hole left open by Edward.
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, Bella's vampire boyfriend who abruptly leaves town to protect her.
Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, a cheerful companion who eases Bella's pain over losing Edward. He reveals to Bella that he is part of a pack of werewolves whose main goal is to protect her from the vampires Laurent and Victoria.
Secondary cast
Peter Facinelli as Carlisle Cullen, leader and father figure of the Cullen family.
Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen, Carlisle's wife and the mother figure of the Cullen family.
Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen, a member of the Cullen family who can see "subjective" visions of the future and who develops a deep friendship with Bella.
Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen, a member of the Cullen family.
Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale, a member of the Cullen family who "feels really strongly about her hatred for Bella".
Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale, a member of the Cullen family who thirsts for Bella's blood after she receives a paper cut.
Billy Burke as Charlie Swan, Bella's father and Forks' Chief of Police.
Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria, a vampire who wants to kill Bella to avenge her lover, James.
Edi Gathegi as Laurent, a vampire who also tries to kill Bella.
Michael Sheen as Aro, the leader of an ancient Italian vampire coven known as the Volturi.
Dakota Fanning as Jane, a guard of the Volturi who has the ability to torture people with illusions of pain.
Anna Kendrick as Jessica Stanley, Bella's self-involved friend.
Michael Welch as Mike Newton, Bella's friend who has a crush on her. He joins her on a date with Jacob..
Filming began in Vancouver in late March 2009,and in Montepulciano, Italy in late May 2009.The film was released on November 20, 2009 in most countries, and set domestic box office records as the biggest midnight screening, grossing $26.3 million, which was superseded by its sequel, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. This led to the highest single day, domestic gross on an opening day, with $72.7 million, until it was beaten in 2011 by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, which made $91.1 million, by nearly $20 million. Furthermore, New Moon opened with the third highest domestic opening weekend since 2002 grossing a total of $142,839,137. The film also became the highest grossing film released by Summit Entertainment, and was the widest independent release, playing in over 4,100 theaters in its theatrical run, until it was surpassed by The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
New Moon was released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 20, 2010 through midnight release parties. As of April 2010, $144,808,588 in North American DVD sales, selling more than 6,367,352 units, 4 million of which were sold within its first weekend, beating Twilight's 3.8 million units sold in its first two days. The film was well received by fans, but critical reception was not favorable.
Main cast
Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, a teenage girl who falls into a deep depression after her true love, Edward Cullen, leaves her. Her friendship with Jacob Black is expanded as she realizes that he can mend the hole left open by Edward.
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, Bella's vampire boyfriend who abruptly leaves town to protect her.
Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, a cheerful companion who eases Bella's pain over losing Edward. He reveals to Bella that he is part of a pack of werewolves whose main goal is to protect her from the vampires Laurent and Victoria.
Secondary cast
Peter Facinelli as Carlisle Cullen, leader and father figure of the Cullen family.
Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen, Carlisle's wife and the mother figure of the Cullen family.
Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen, a member of the Cullen family who can see "subjective" visions of the future and who develops a deep friendship with Bella.
Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen, a member of the Cullen family.
Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale, a member of the Cullen family who "feels really strongly about her hatred for Bella".
Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale, a member of the Cullen family who thirsts for Bella's blood after she receives a paper cut.
Billy Burke as Charlie Swan, Bella's father and Forks' Chief of Police.
Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria, a vampire who wants to kill Bella to avenge her lover, James.
Edi Gathegi as Laurent, a vampire who also tries to kill Bella.
Michael Sheen as Aro, the leader of an ancient Italian vampire coven known as the Volturi.
Dakota Fanning as Jane, a guard of the Volturi who has the ability to torture people with illusions of pain.
Anna Kendrick as Jessica Stanley, Bella's self-involved friend.
Michael Welch as Mike Newton, Bella's friend who has a crush on her. He joins her on a date with Jacob..
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