VARIETY: SUMMIT SCHEDULES ‘NEW MOON’ RELEASE DATE

Posted December 15th, 2008 By: Team Switzerland 26 Comments »

Variety.com has posted a new article stating that Summit has already scheduled the release date for ‘New Moon’. The reported release date? November 20th, 2009.

Here are the details:

Looking to replicate the box office success that “Twilight” has enjoyed after debuting over Thanksgiving, Summit Entertainment will release sequel “New Moon” on Nov. 20.

The film franchise most associated with Thanksgiving is Warner Bros.’ “Harry Potter.” But there are only three films left in that series — and only one bowing over Thanksgiving, in 2010.

Summit caught a lucky break when Warners decided to push back the release of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” from Thanksgiving 2008 to summer 2009.

There are four books in Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling “Twilight” franchise.

The final “Potter” film will likely open in summer 2011.

Through Sunday, “Twilight’s” domestic cume was $150 million in its fourth week.

Also slated to open on Nov. 20, 2009, are Warners’ “Sherlock Holmes,” Sony toon “Planet 51″ and MGM’s untitled “Three Stooges” project.

Chris Weitz recently signed on to “New Moon,” taking over from “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke.

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Is it bad to say that this release date terrifies me? Sure, I’d love to see New Moon as soon as possible, but I think less than a year after ‘Twilight’ comes out is a pretty ambitious goal. Let’s hope that they can pull it all together.

How do you feel about the release date that Variety is reporting? Do you think they can create a good film in such a short amount of time?

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http://www.LIVEinCHRISTine.bebo.com Christine

Have they released the official dates of New Moon in other countries?
HD

I am so excited, I can’t wait, I just got done with reading New Moon. Can’t wait.

HD
Anon.

Well, “Twilight” was filmed in March/April & released in November, and it did well…it can be done.
cullenista

Although, like ALL Twilight Saga fans, I am super excited, yet cautious about the New Guy, to see the next film, I hope that Summit will allow more time, if it is needed. In Summit’s official press release announcing Weitz as director, they posted that New Moon will be released in late 2009 or early 2010.
I also am hoping that they will be prudent in their choice – releasing against Sherlock Holmes and a Farrely Bros movie, althgouth these are clearly male audience oriented, I’m not sure it’s wise. They have LOTS of time to make a change…
I guess it remains to be seen if they are all about the $$$ or if they really care about making a quality movie with upcoming decisions.
(Nothing so far has convinced me that they aren’t all about cashing in on a potential cash cow for the studio. The only thing that has addressed some of my concerns is that Stephenie Meyer has posted that she is in favour of Weitz – now what do the actors have to say???)
TwiMom

They better not screw this up…While there were good parts to it, many of us were not thrilled with the final product of Twilight…
v.

yes, i think it will definately do well. Even if the release date is so early. But i just hope they wont dissapoint by changing the dates. Im already so excited.
http://myspace.com/spookykid Sarah O

This is frightening to me. The filming and release of the first was quickly done- don’t milk this story, Summit! Please give it the attention it deserves, and so far has seemingly been denied. I donot blame the cast for the lack of quality; I blame the company in charge of production. Do it right, 9@mn it. We are not going to react well to being cheated a second time.
EdwardsbrandofHeroin88

Extatic! I hope they can come up with one every year. If the script ois done, and they have most of the actors, it shouldn’t be that hard. Twilight was done and it was awesome. I don’t want to wait til 2010 and then 2012 & 2013 like origionally planned. They should do one a year!
AllisCullen

I’m worried bout it being so soon, but HOPEFULLY they know what they’re doing!!!
Micha

Holy crap. They better get a good editor who can work with tight schedules to join the team. Or are they keeping Nancy Richardson? Cause from an editors perspective there were many continuity errors in Twilight. Im not sure if that was due to deadline pressures or whatnot. I hope the rush on New Moon doesn’t produce the same errors, this movie has the chance to be BIG and flippin good. Gyah, no matter Im still very excited. ^_^
Jaime

I think they might be spreading themselves a bit thin if they release New Moon in November. I mean Chris Weitz has barely 12 weeks to get pre-production done. I think Catherine Hardwicke had a lot more time for pre-production then he is going to. I think they need to be on the cautious side.
elizabeth

OMG I CAN NOT WAIT!! =]]] i hope they don’t rush it though!
Tia

Well, I think it is very possible, even with the increased budget. Look at the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Yes, the were all tapped around the same time, but all in all it took about a year a movie and then they all came out within a year of each other, so I think it is very possible. I’m willing to give the new director a chance to prove himself. I loved what Catherine did, but have an open mind to see if this guy can stay true to the book but throw in some suprises as well! (it all depends on what Stephenie likes anyway!)
Wishin4MyEdward

Chris Weitz directed Golden Compass and he did a pretty good job of sticking to the story on that one. I’m just worried about the short production time. I mean I am as excited as the next person to see New Moon but I want it to be done right!
StupisLamb

I am a little scared..maybe Catherine Hardwick had the most sense. Of course I can’t wait for the movie, but there is so much CGI!! If the werewolves are cheesy..I will cry!
mary

I would love to see New Moon asap–but not at the expense of good acting and good special effects. I think Summit needs to be very careful to make certain that New Moon is even better than Twilight. I don’t think the fans would be upset if NM were a little longer than Twilight if that is what it takes to make it complete. Summit certainly needs to have a much bigger budget for this next movie. We, the fans, made Twilight the success that it is. NM needs to meet our expectations.
Janet

Well…they did it with Lord of the Rings….and that movie is much more complex than New Moon, so I think it could be done. After reading his press, I really think Chris Weitz will do his best to make this movie the best he can. He seems to know how rabid us Twilight fans are (lol) so I don’t think he’ll screw it up. I think all we can do now is just cross our fingers and look forward to New Moon.
AY

I don’t understand why you guys are so worried about the release date. I feel confident knowing that Chris Weitz will make New Moon a hundred times better than Twilight. From his previous films he has been able to bring out a lot of real acting from the actors and he has a lot of experience with special effects. He can definitely make the due and I definitely see New Moon making a lot more money than what Twilight brought in.
Scarla

i think new moon will do great, yeah it sucks with a new director but lets face it people as long as he dont screw it up or change jacob then everything will be great…..does anyone happen to know when the new moon premiere tickets go on sale or if they even do??
emilia

im excited. and i hope its as good as twilight was if not better. and that they stick the the key moments that everyone wants. and “the end” to be intense and tear-jerking.
http://www.google.com renee

my biggest concern at this point is: who is going to play Jacob?
twilightfan14

I am excited too but I want them to take the time they need to do this right. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Twilight-seen it 5 times now, but New Moon is going to be harder to adapt and harder to film, with all the special effects involved with the werewolves and the Volturi. I just hope the script is good-if it’s not, then maybe Chris Weitz can help polish it or get Stephanie to help with it. I think SM should be co-writing the scripts anyway-it’s her story.
The fans and the critics will be harder to please with New Moon. It will be under a lot of scrunity. So please, Summit and Chris, make sure it’s done right-don’t rush it. And keep Taylor Please!!!!
Tink

Well, Summit, Weitz, et al need to work their collective arses off to make sure NM is better then Twilight was or they will put off many, many fans. They have alot of work to do and not alot of time to do it in. I hope Weitz and company are already in the process of figuring out how the CGI will work or they will face a very steep uphill battle to make it good and get it done by Nov. 20, 2009. It can be done but they have NO time to waste.
jenb

I am also very excited for NM but I am concerned that they are rushing this! November of next year are you kidding? The story & special effects all have to be done right! Please Summit, CW, etc, do this right, make sure the werewolves look good & the script is good if not better than for Twilight! I don’t know how they’ll be able to pull it off. I’m crossing my fingers, toes, etc that it works out! PS PLEASE KEEP TAYLOR AS JACOB!! HE WAS GREAT & NOW HE IS JACOB!!!!!!!
Shelby

I’m pumped to see the movie…but just a little worried about the time to do all the special effects. i hope they keep taylor as jacob. I love these series and i hope that new moon will be as great as twilight
http://myspace.com/muicalone011 Alexus

they are trying to release these as fast as humanly possible because ulike the charachers in the book, the actors are actually getting older. they want to keep the young age up as long as possible. we all know that bella doesnt stop aging until breaking dawn, but the others, well that is a little tricky. stephanie meyer is on board with this and is glad that they want to it this way, that way, her vision of the characters from her dream stay as true as possible. I dont know about the rest of you, but i would rather the characters are played by the original actors through out the entire series!