Little, Brown and Company will release Catherine Hardwicke’s book Twilight: Director’s Notebook on March 17, just in time for the March 21 release of Twilight on DVD, EW has learned exclusively. The book will include inside secrets on casting, location scouting, and wardrobe — plus behind-the-scenes photos, personal notes about Hardwicke’s favorite scenes, and more. “With this book, I tried to show fans and aspiring filmmakers some of the process that the crew and I went through filming Twilight,” said Hardwicke, who started as a production designer for films like Tank Girl, Three Kings, and Vanilla Sky before making her directorial debut with 2003′s Thirteen. “My challenge was to translate Stephenie [Meyer]‘s powerful book and make you feel what she makes you feel when you read her words.”
Feb 4
2009
12:00 PM ET
'Twilight: Director's Notebook' set for March (Exclusive!)
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Wow….It’s an amazing news.
I am looking forward to it.
But where can I buy in Hong Kong??
I believe that it wouldn’t be sold in some common book store.
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Uh, who cares? I enjoyed the books, and the movie was just alright… but why would anyone, even hardcore fans, care about the director’s notes?
PS: Funny that EW didn’t cover Stephen King’s comments about Stephanie Meyer.
I think Catherine did a fantastic job with the first movie, given the tools she had – the cast was amazing, cinematography stunning, but the heart of the book, the build-up to the breathtaking romance stephenie created, was a bit lost in the fray – and all that with the cast and story of a lifetime!!!! I hope Chris Weitz doesn’t squander this opportunity – Golden Compass had good effects (polar bears) but other than that left me flat – Chris, it’s the LOVE, Bella & Edward+vampires+wolves+intrigue that sucks us in – Stephenies writing – use those pivotal conversations – Catherine left out something crucial in Twilight-the night Bella says “Edward, don’t go” he-watching her sleep is converted for all time &decides is in love more than bloodlust – these things cannot be ignored!
“PS: Funny that EW didn’t cover Stephen King’s comments about Stephanie Meyer.” — LOL, I was just thinking about that.
What were Stephen King’s comments about Stephenie Meyer? Fill me in!
good for catherine …. making more $$ off twilight even though she got axed from new moon.
hopefully she’ll spill the real deal on robert pattinson…. ‘what does he look like naked’ stuff like that…. fingers crossed
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i think it is a good idea, maybe she will tell us what key things are not in the book. but to all those who are made about certain scenes that are not in the movie they only can only cover so much.
Sounds great. Can’t wait.
She had such passion for the project and was crazy meticulous about catching a relaying production detail so it should be a really interesting read.
Hmmm … I’m wondering about the lack of coverage on Stephen King’s Stephenie Meyer comment. C’mon EW!
The Stephen King comments are from an early exerpt from USA weekend. I think it will be released in its entirety this weekend.
http://blogs.usaweekend.com/whos_news/2009/02/exclusive-steph.html
I agree with Carolyn. It can’t be ignored. I want to feel (again) the same way each time I read her Twilight works. My heart aches and I’m so love sick! I can’t wait for Twilight: Director’s Notebook.
I’m so excited. I wish I could pre-order it. I guess I’ll have to wait like the rest and run to the store on the release date. I think my little sister will love to have this look behind the scenes and so would I. I didn’t like that some of the scenes were cut but I would have like to know more about what Edward was up to at all time when he wasn’t with Bella. Since the movie is made from Bella’s point of view. I think it has a lot to do with the book though. I wish Stephenie had finished writing the MIDNIGHT SUN. I believe with all my heart that It would have been a much greater movie If It followed Edward but still told the story from Bella’s point of view. I feel like I’m getting one side of the story. Edward’s face is so perfect at all times so concealed that his emotions don’t come through as they should. I really would like to read his thoughts. I think it would make an interesting book or book if Stephanie ever decides to write them all from his point of view. I CAN ONLY WISH
YESSS!!! Another Twilight book!!! *halleuja chorus* I’m upset because Catherine won’t be returning for New Moon. Yes, Cris is a great director, but I haven’t felt so depressed since I learned that Chis Columbus wouldn’t direct “Prisoner of Azkaban.” All the same, I cannot wait for this book; I’ll pester my parents to let me get it until I DO get it!!! Also, the movie comes out on my BIRTHDAY!!!!! *squeeeeeeeee* I am SOOOOOO Happy!!!!!
this book will be awsome!
I am an adult who loves Stephanie Meyer’s work. Both her Twilight Series and The Host. I hope she ignores the rude comments written by Stephen King and continues to keep writing wonderful stories. She’s one of the best writers that I’ve read in a long time, including Mr. King. I look forward to this new book by Catherine and to the next movie.