Confirmed: David Slade to Direct Twilight's 'Eclipse'!
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This just in: David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard Candy) will be directing the third film in the Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Might not be the first guy to pop in your head, but he's obviously capable of delivering believable vampires (and Josh Hartnett as someone you want to root for in a film -- big points for that) while upping the tension, and he's definitely the kind of guy who could bring more male moviegoers to the franchise. Sh*t, I kinda want to see the film now. Nikki Finke reported the Slade talks earlier today, and a press release announcing his hiring was released shortly thereafter. Eclipse is currently scheduled to hit theaters on June 30, 2010, right smack in the middle of summer blockbuster alley. Will this film rule the summer of 2010 and outshine Iron Man 2? Shocking, perhaps, but these look to be the top contenders.
What do you think of Slade directing Eclipse? Good choice? Bad one? Check out the press release below.
Summit Entertainment announced today that David Slade has been hired to direct THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, the third film in the studio's TWILIGHT film franchise based on the Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster book series, will be released theatrically in North America on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The announcement was made by Erik Feig, Summit's President of Production.
Meyer stated, "I am thrilled that David Slade will be directing ECLIPSE. He's a visionary filmmaker who has so much to offer this franchise. From the beginning, we've been blessed with wonderful directorial talent for the Twilight Saga, and I'm so happy that ECLIPSE will be carrying on with that tradition."
Feig said, "Stephenie Meyer's ECLIPSE is a muscular, rich, vivid book and we at Summit looked long and hard for a director who could do it justice. We believe we have found that talent in David Slade, a director who has been able to create complex, visually arresting worlds. We cannot wait to see the ECLIPSE he brings to life and brings to the fans eagerly awaiting its arrival in summer of 2010."
Filmmaker Slade came to prominence as a director for his work on 2006's engrossing film HARD CANDY starring Academy Award® Nominated actress Ellen Page as well as directing 2007's genre hit 30 DAYS OF NIGHT which opened to number one at the box office its first weekend of release.
In ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
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4-22-2009 @ 10:04PM
paige said...
Im more excited for Eclipse than Batman 3 etc....but Im very excited for Iron Man as well. RDJ is my man.
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4-22-2009 @ 10:52PM
DylanG said...
Good for who? It's very good for Summit to have such a talented director on board, but it's bad for David Slade to take on such garbage. As someone who enjoyed both his previous films immensely, it makes me lose a little bit of respect for him as a filmmaker (I refuse to believe there is any other reason to participate in this than for the money).
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4-23-2009 @ 8:20AM
Iz said...
It would be cool if he could work in a Danny Huston cameo. Eclipse has some pretty cool action scenes, I'm looking forward to seeing his interpretation.
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4-23-2009 @ 8:53AM
Eric H said...
Yeah sounds about what he would do next after the utter garbage that was 30 days of Night.
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4-23-2009 @ 11:05AM
Alison said...
This will be interesting. I fully believe in Slade's ability to make a dark and twisted thriller, but I hope he doesn't forget that the story is a romance underneath it all.
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4-25-2009 @ 3:13PM
Clark Parker said...
Damnit...
Neverwhere just isn't getting made anytime soon, is it?
At least not with this Cat.
And for a Twilight sequel?
Damnit.
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4-25-2009 @ 11:34PM
Linda said...
Eclipse is still a love story..hope he doesn't make it another 30 Days of NIght part 2.....
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5-07-2009 @ 11:50AM
JacKie said...
I hope David Slade knows what his doing because i mean i didn't like 30 days of night that much and i really didn't appreciate his comments about twilight either!!! wow and i hope New moon is better that tiwlight cuz it sucked i liked the book better!
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5-08-2009 @ 10:22PM
jackie said...
you know what i do like 30 days of night it was a decent movie it wasnt my favorite movie but at least it made edward cullen look like a pansy ps every one that likes twilight is a douchesbag cause its a worthless book and stephanie meyer is the worst writer ever
6-03-2009 @ 10:05PM
Loreen said...
I'm sure he'll do great.
I enjoyed his movie Hard Candy.
I love the Twilight Saga and hope to see a wonderful Eclipse.
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6-06-2009 @ 11:33AM
Ki Harrell said...
Dear Mr.Slade,
My name is Ki Harrell. I really want to be apart of your movie, 3rd twilight saga: Eclipse. The part I want to play as is Seth Clearwater. I already have most of his features, such as his outter apperance and his positive attitude. I've had some past experiance of acting. Please e-mail me about your decision to my proposition to this e-mail address: www.franrealestate@sbcglobal.net.
From,
Ki Harrell
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6-06-2009 @ 11:33AM
Ki Harrell said...
Dear Mr.Slade,
My name is Ki Harrell. I really want to be in your upcoming movie, 3rd Twilight saga: Eclipse. The part I want to play as is Seth Clearwater. I alredy have most of his features, such as his outter apperance and his selfless positive upbeat attitude. I've had some past experiance of acting quite a bit. Please e-mail me about your decision to my proposition at franrealestate@sbcglobal.net.
From,
Ki Harrell
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6-30-2009 @ 6:39PM
Katerri Dale said...
Dear Mr.Slade
Hi. My name is katerri Dale. A native American from the west. I really enjoy the twilight sequal and hopefully New Moon.
I would like to star in, Eclipse. I would like to play "The Third Wife" Or Jared (werewolf) imprints on "Kate" I have their features such as long black hair to my knees, brown eyes, and their cheek bones as Stephenie explained it.
I experienced perfoming a couple of places with a group called; "Dischii Bikho Apache Group" We've been known for dancing or entertaining.
Please contact me at "katerridale75@yahoo.com"
sincerely,
Katerri Dale
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