November, 2011 Archive

Breaking Dawn Causing Seizures?

November 29th, 2011 | Breaking Dawn, Twilight News | No Comments »

Can movies be hazardous to your health? People are revealing that they passed out and/or had seizures during Bella’s birthing scene. Suprisingly enough, this isn’t the first time an episode like this has happened. One man died while watching Avatar due to overexcitement, and many others have had seizures while watching flicks like Ironman, 127 Hours, and Transformers.

Watch the news report below:

 

Breaking Dawn DVD Cover Released

November 29th, 2011 | Breaking Dawn | No Comments »

Breaking Dawn Exceeds 500 Million in Global Box Office in 12 Days

November 29th, 2011 | Breaking Dawn | No Comments »

According to Gossip Con:

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 has passed the $500 million mark.

The film grossed $508 million in global box office in only 12 days since the film’s release on November 18, 2011.

Summit Entertainment’s Co-Chairmen Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger stated: We couldn’t be more pleased with the success of this film and a franchise that the fans have continued to support over the past several years. Thank you to all involved with the films from the actors, filmmakers and Stephenie Meyer to the most important group of all, the global fan base that continues to drive a desire for more Edward, Jacob and Bella.”

Bella’s Wedding Dress

November 29th, 2011 | Breaking Dawn, Twilight News | No Comments »

Here are some interesting & fun  facts behind Bella Swan’s wedding dress from ‘Breaking Dawn’.

  1. Stephenie Meyer & Director, Bill Condon selected this design out of ten sketches that Ms. Herrera submitted.
  2. The wedding dress is handmade and took Ms. Herrera and four seamstresses six months to complete.
  3. The wedding dress was custom fit for Kristen Stewart.
  4. The dress is made out of crepe satin and French Chantilly lace
  5. 152 buttons line the back of the dress and there are 17 buttons on each sleeve
  6. Ms. Herrera designed the back of the dress to be a surprise, and she considers it very romantic.
  7. Ms Herrera plans to include the design in her 2012 collection and it will be available at her CHNY boutiques next year.
  8. The estimated value of Bella’s wedding dress is $35,000.
  9. The bridal dress company ‘Alfred Angelo’ will be selling a replica of the dress in select stores retailing at $799.

 

Watch the below video, which Ms. Herrera describes her experience with making the dress.