December, 2009 Archive

USA Today Top 10 Books of Decade

December 26th, 2009 | Twilight News | 2 Comments »
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USA Today made the list of the Top Ten Books of the 2000’s. and guess which books came in at number 1?

Human readers made it a big decade for novels about wizards, vampires and a Harvard symbologist. Two series for kids with “crossover” appeal to grown-ups —J.K. Rowling ’s Harry Potter and Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight— swept nine of the top 10 spots on USA TODAY’s best-selling books of the decade. Dan Brown ’s The Da Vinci Code is No. 2.

Rowling was a best seller before 2000, when third book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire sold a record 3 million copies its first weekend.

By 2007’s release of the finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows , speculation about Harry’s death (unfounded) rose to levels not seen since Charles Dickens ‘ 19th-century serials. A record 8.3 million copies sold in a day.

In 2007, Meyer, a Mormon stay-at-home mom, began an unprecedented dominance of the best-seller list with her Twilight series about a chaste teen romance starring a vampire. Last year, she sold 22 million books.

Brown hit it big in 2003 with Da Vinci , a thriller mixing fact and fiction. It made best sellers out of Brown’s three earlier novels. His latest, The Lost Symbol , has sold 4 million copies since September.

Rowling, Meyer and Brown had help from Hollywood, but their books were blockbusters in their own right: “They opened as big or bigger than the most anticipated movies, with pre-orders and opening-night parties, which spilled over to other books,” says Michael Cader, founder of Publishers Lunch , a digital newsletter. Each sold “quantities of hardcovers once unimaginable.”

TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE 2000′S

1. Twilight, Stephenie Meyer
2. The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown
3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, J.K. Rowling, art by Mary GrandPre
4. New Moon, Stephenie Meyer
5. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, J.K. Rowling, art by Mary GrandPre
6. Harry Potter and the Half- Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling, art by Mary GrandPre
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, art by Mary GrandPre
8. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling, art by Mary GrandPre
9. Eclipse, Stephenie Meyer
10. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, J.K. Rowling, art by Mary GrandPre

E! Online Bang for Your Buck Movie List

December 26th, 2009 | New Moon | 2 Comments »
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New Moon, Robert Pattinson

E! has an interesting look at “The Year’s Biggest Bombs” only they put a twist on the words. It’s a look at what was spent to make a movie vs. what that movie made back in ticket sales.  Some interesting stats according to E!

1. New Moon beat Harry Potter. In bang for buck. New Moon made more than 12 times its $50 million budget ($635 million worldwide); Half-Blood Prince “only” made about four times its $250 million price tag.

2. Harry Potter beat everything. The sixth boy-wizard adventure was the year’s overall No. 1 film, with $924 million in the worldwide bank, even if Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was the No. 1 film domestically—and the only one to top $400 milllion stateside.

Taylor Lautner’s Dream Christmas Dinner Date

December 25th, 2009 | Taylor Lautner | No Comments »

Although this was an interview posted back in November, it does in fact mention Taylor Lautner’s dream Christmas dinner date!

Edward and Jacob Stockings

December 25th, 2009 | Twilight News | 1 Comment »
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Adorable stockings of Jacob and Edward.

12 Days of Christmas Bella Edition

December 25th, 2009 | Twilight News | No Comments »

“12 Days of Christmas: Twilight Bella Edition”

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, A beautiful little girl named Reneesme.

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, two hot immortal guys and a beautiful little girl named Reneesme.

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, three Cullen sons, two hot immortal guys, and a beautiful little girl named Reneesme.

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, four Twilight books, three Cullen sons, two hot immortal guys, and a beautiful little girl named Reneesme.

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, five charms for my bracelet, four Twilight books, three Cullen sons, two hot immortal guys, and a beautiful little girl named Reneesme.

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, six near-death experiences, five charms for my bracelet, four Twilight books, three Cullen sons, two hot immortal guys, and a beautiful girl named Reneesme.

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, seven birthday presents, six near-death experiences, five charms for my bracelet, four Twilight books, three Cullen sons, two hot immortal guys, and a beautiful little girl named Reneesme.

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, eight miles worth of closet space, seven birthday presents, six near-death experiences, five charms for my bracelet, four Twilight books, three Cullen sons, two hot immortal guys, and a beautiful little girl named Reneesme.

On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, nine really fast cars, eight miles worth of closet space, seven birthday presents, six near-death experiences, five charms for my bracelet, four Twilight books, three Cullen sons, two hot immortal guys, and a beautiful little girl named Reneesme.

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, ten vampire covens, nine really fast cars, eight miles worth of closet space, seven birthday presents, six near-death experiences, five charms for my bracelet, four Twilight books, three Cullen sons, two hot immortal guys, and a beautiful little girl named Reneesme.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, eleven trips to La Push, ten vampire covens, nine really fast cars, eight miles worth of closet space, seven birthday presents, six near-death experiences, five charms for my bracelet, four Twilight books, three Cullen sons, two hot immortal guys, and a beautiful little girl named Reneesme.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, twelve-million and more immortal years living, eleven trips to La Push, ten vampire covens, nine really fast cars, eight miles worth of closet space, seven birthday presents, six near-death experiences, five charms for my bracelet, four Twilight books, three Cullen sons, two hot immortal guys, and a little girl, husband, and immortality.

Twilight Inspired Tree

December 25th, 2009 | Twilight News | No Comments »

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Kristen Stewart Interview Magazine Photos

December 24th, 2009 | Kristen Stewart | No Comments »

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Twas The Night Before Christmas Twilight Style

December 24th, 2009 | Twilight News | 1 Comment »

From: www.twilightlexicon.com

‘Twas the night before Christmas in the house of Cullen,
All were quite busy, no one was sullen.
Emmet downed a pine with just one blow,
Which Alice had decorated so grand, don’t you know!
Only one stocking was hung up tonight,
For a child named Renesmee, who squealed with delight!
For this celebration was made for one cause;
The arrival of none other than Santa Claus.

Back at the cottage, with paper and bows, Bella wrapped presents for Nessie…with Rose.
Delighted, that now, they were sisters, so dear;
It’s amazing what happened in just one short year.
Charlie and Sue, engaged, now, to marry,
Were also quite busy, no time to tarry.
Charlie cursed quietly under his breath.
They still couldn’t leave. Where were Leah and Seth?
When, finally, Sue’s two kids did arrive,
With the car fully loaded, they pulled out of the drive.
It seemed kind of silly to leave break of dawn,
But he wouldn’t argue, no, not Charlie Swan.

Carlisle and Esme were cooking up stuff,
But with werewolves coming, would there be quite enough!
Folks soon would arrive, but one thing to do first;
Go on a hunt to make sure there’s no thirst.
Alice could see that they still had one hour,
Which was plenty of time for some deer to devour.

Edward drove up with wrapped presents galore,
Brought some in the house, then went back for more.
“This time,” he thought, “she’ll accept what I give…
She’s my Bella, my wife, for as long as we live.”
On the back porch, Nessie did what she oughta,
For the reindeer, she put a big bowl of water.
Next to the tree, on a cloth made of silk,
For Santa, some cookies and a tall glass of milk.

Candles were lit and the tables were set
For a Christmas morning none would forget.
The music was playing. There were lights on the trees.
The house would be found with the greatest of ease.
The guests were arriving. All Cullens were there
To greet their new friends and wish holiday cheer.
People were laughing and eating the food.
Even Leah was in a good mood.
If one looked at Jasper, they’d see a broad smile;
He’d keep Leah happy, at least for awhile!

Only one person seemed very sad.
Renesmee said, “Mama, I must have been bad.
Santa should be here, but where is his sled?
Has he gone to see other children instead?”
“Hey, Renesmee,” said Emmet, “what’s all that noise?
Could that be Santa Claus, bringing you toys?”
Nessie ran to the window. All talking did pause.
For there in the yard was dear old Santa Claus.
Instead of reindeer, eight wolves pulled the sled.
By a ninth wolf, in front, the others were led.
“It’s Rudolph, Mama!” and Bella smiled back.
For the wolf, with the red nose, was Jacob Black.
With tears in her eyes, she thought, “Oh, that boy!
He’d do just about anything to bring Nessie joy.”
Suddenly, Santa was gone…that was weird.
He was now in the house with red suit and beard.
His eyes, how they twinkled. He carried a sack.
If you looked very closely, you’d see Billy Black.
Then Paul and Embry and others were there.
Soon, Quil arrived, carrying Clare.

It was a time full of happiness…no one was sad.
A celebration that good triumphed bad.
A time to put old issues to rest,
As each saw the other for their very best.
Then, Carlisle and Billy looked very mysterious.
“We have something to say, and it’s really quite serious.
Loyalty proven…It wasn’t an act.
And the time is right for a brand new pact.
Quileutes and Cullens exist hand in hand,
Free to walk on the other’s land.
If ever we’re threatened, with death, by others,
We’ll all stand together…sisters and brothers.”

With emotion filled comments and tears in some eyes,
People were hugging and saying goodbyes.
Cars, loaded with gifts, food, and holiday cheer,
All promised to be on hand next year.
“Renesmee is snoring, so we’d better go;
But Carlisle and Esme, I want you to know
I love you so much.” Bella said, so sincere.
“Before we go, let me make this quite clear.
The decision to change was mine from the start,
No need for another…your son IS my heart.”

Hands clasped together, Bella and Ed
Carried Nessie home, and put her to bed
“She’s perfect,” he said, “but then, so are you.
Who would have guessed, after all I’ve been through,
That I would have love and a life filled with bliss.”
Then he hugged her and gave her the most tender kiss.
Of course, there was more…’twas a night full of passion.
But, I’ll tell you the rest in Stephenie fashion.
The love that they shared was honest and true.
Having said that, MERRY CHRISTMAS to you!

Joan Jett and Cherie Currie vs. Kristen Stewart & Dakota Fanning

December 24th, 2009 | Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart | No Comments »
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Extra: Top Twilight Moments of 2009

December 24th, 2009 | Twilight News | No Comments »

Extra has listed top Twilight moments ranging from rumors of a budding romance between Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart toTaylor Lautner returning as a bulked-up Jacob Black.

Check out the entire list here.

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Here are some moments they list:

‘New Moon’ Script Trashed

A St. Louis beauty salon owner discovered the top secret vampire script in a garbage can! The woman returned the scrapped script to the studio, which rewarded her with tickets to the vampire premiere.

‘New Moon’ Kisses

Yowza! RPattz and Kristen didn’t hold back, passionately kissing for the cameras on the set of “New Moon” in Italy.

Rachelle Lefevre ‘Eclipsed’

The actress was “stunned” to learn that she was being replaced by fiery star Bryce Dallas Howard in “Eclipse.” The studio claims that Rachelle was dropped due to a “scheduling conflict.”

Taylor Lautner Returns as Jacob Black

Lautner portrayed Black in “Twilight” — but the actor, then 16, had to look the part of the rapidly growing shape-shifter to reprise his role in “New Moon.” Lautner convinced the studio to let him keep his role after packing on nearly 30 pounds of muscle.