'Twilight' sequel bites into 2009 release date
'New Moon' will open one year after 'Twilight'
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Twilight" fans have a short wait for the next installment of the vampire saga.
Summit Entertainment spokesman Paul Pflug says "New Moon" is following just 12 months after the first movie, opening Nov. 20, 2009, over the same weekend as "Twilight" this year.
Summit has tapped Chris Weitz ("The Golden Compass") to direct "New Moon," based on the second book in Stephenie Meyer's best-selling series about the dangerous romance between a teen (Kristen Stewart) and a vampire (Robert Pattinson) fighting his bloodsucking instincts.
Weitz is taking over the franchise from "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke. "Twilight" has shot to $150 million at the box office since debuting Nov. 21.
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February 17, 2009 at 5:06AM EST Reply to CommentCan't wait for "New Moon" news! Yay! Some on set pics would be great!
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February 17, 2009 at 6:10AM EST Reply to CommentI think you will get a huge fill soon. The paps are gonna hound that set like the first Da Vinci Code movie.