Twilight Fans Rejoice, Edward is Coming Early

Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on August 15, 2008

Team Edward and Team Jacob should be in agreement this evening, at least on the fact that an earlier release for the upcoming Twilight adaptation is a good thing. Twilight fans have been salivating, peppering on their vampire make-up and circling the blogosphere like cute little vultures, ready to pounce on any article that makes reference to the popular series of books by author Stephenie Meyer, and now they have some great news.

Yesterday, Warner Bros. announced that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince would be moving to summer 2009, which vacated the November 21 release date. The folks at Summit Entertainment, Twilight’s distributor, saw their opportunity to get an even bigger jump on the holidays, moving the teen vampire romance up from its December 12 release date.

So what does this actually mean? For Harry Potter, absolutely nothing. That film is going to make a killing no matter when it comes out — rest assured that all of those angry Potter fans will get over it. For Twilight however, this means that it will get a crack at opening on the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. This will put it in a much better financial position, at least as far as we can tell at this point.

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Rob Hunter

If I'm not mistaken, Edward doesn't come until Breaking Dawn. I'm sure Cole can confirm this.

Cole Abaius

Very clever, Hunter. Pretending as if you haven't read all the books yourself.

Nicky

Very mature XD
Mr. Hunter, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a guy reading the books. Its ok, we wont judge you if you have :]

This is very exciting. I am also a HP fan but the fact that Twilight was moved up makes up for the...*coughcrapcough* that the WB is pulling on us fans. I cant wait!!

Pholla

I was so upset when I found out that Potter has been moved to next summer. I, myself, am a pretty big fan of Potter. However, I must say, I am a little biased because I like Twilight a lot more. So, needless to say, when I found out Summit was moving up the release date.... I almost died! Potter who? I was ecstatic and I had to tell everyone I knew who I spread the Twilight addiction to. I can't wait! I am so excited. Now if only we can get IMAX to play it in their theaters for a midnight release, I will be in heaven.

Hunter, you're awesome if you read the books. I think Neil has already read them which makes him awesome in my book. Cole, I can't wait til you watch the movie because I really would like to know what your opinion is of it because yours will be unbiased as you haven't read any of the books. Am I correct about this?

Rebecca

So what is the exact date that is will hit theaters?

Jess

Rob...you are one sick puppy and I think I like you even more now! Besides that very umm clever and correct observation...

Excited for the early release but really hope it lives up to expectations. Even if it doesn't I will still go watch any films to follow, as the books made me a die hard fan.

Cole...when are we going to get more wicked reviews about the Twilight Saga.I'm eager for more of your witty, sarcastic and ultimately entertaining writing skills!!!

J

mrs.cullen

I must say I was (am) upset about the release delay of HP. I think it shows how little fans really matter. On the other hand... TWILIGHT earlier.. YES!!! I will be there at midnight with all of my friends. As for HP I might wait till it comes out on video. I think it would be great if every fan stayed away that first weekend and make THEM wait for the money to come in.

Bella

When does it come out in australia??

Mel

Just curious: why are you guys so obsessed with these books? I mean yeah they are good, I've read them all myself, but i dont see how a person can get to this point of obsession where people need to check websites and all of this like every day. Like i have this friend who cant go a single day without something twilight-y. Dont u think thats kinda sick?

David

i wanna know too!When is the movie coming out if not 12-12-08??u mentioned an earlier release but did they release the new date yet??>?!!

Twilight Fans Rejoice, Edward is Coming Early

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