UInterview has a new interview with Nikki Reed where she answers questions that come directly from fans. Nikki chats about Breaking Dawn - Part 2, her favorite moment from The Twilight Saga, her character, Rosalie, in Breaking Dawn - Part 1 and lots more. Check it all out below:

Q: Hi Nikki. This is Alissa from Morris, Illinois. What can the fans look forward to in Breaking Dawn Part 2 that you can reveal? - Melissa Rivett

A: Well, first of all, Bella’s a vampire. And I will say that Kristen makes a very, very good-looking vampire so they will be very pleased with that. And we introduce a lot of new cast members, so that’s exciting. I think we had like, 20 or 30. Some like, absurd number, 20 or 30 new people that stepped in, and so it feels very fresh. I think it’s very engaging.

Q: The Twilight fans all have their favorite moments from the film, but what’s yours? - Melissa Rivett

A: Oh, wow. I have a lot. I mean, going back to the first movie, I loved making the first movie, just because there was a lot of innocence and excitement, and it was all very new, and we didn’t know each other. It’s sort of like that sleep-away camp feel, you have all these new buddies. And Portland was an awesome place to film so I loved that, and the baseball scene, I loved making the baseball scene. And then throughout the series, there’s just been a bunch… I also loved the flashback stuff in Eclipse where, you know, just my character specifically, that’s what I’m talking about, we get to sort of step back into the 30′s and explore the back story. I loved how New Moon was shot. I loved Breaking Dawn because there was a lot for all of us to do, and it felt like we were all back together. It felt more like the first one I think than any of the others because we were all there every single day – the family again.

You can see more at Uinterview here.

Thanks Kimberly!

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In just 11 days the DVD and Blu-ray copies of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 have now sold over 5 million units. How incredibly amazing is that? It’s a staggering number for only 11 days of sales! Read more below:

Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment announced today that the home entertainment release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 has sold over 5 million DVD and Blu-ray units in the first 11 days of release. DVD sales for the film, which became available at retail on February 11th, are approximately 13% ahead of sales of the third film in the franchise, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, at the same point in its release. Digital sales of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 are also strong with over 74,000 electronic sell through transactions (53% ahead of “Eclipse” at the same time) and over 175,000 video on demand transactions (162% ahead of “Eclipse” at the same time).

Steve Nickerson, Summit’s President of Home Entertainment, stated, “The sales to date of ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1′ are a testament to The Twilight Saga fans’ commitment to and passion for the stories created by Stephenie Meyer. We are pleased that we could bring this film to the fans at this time of year, especially given the storyline, with the romance of the wedding and honeymoon.”

Read more at Coming Soon.net here.

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The UK’s SFX Magazine has a brand new issue out which is a special just on vampires. Most importantly there is a feature on Twilight, which includes things such as an interview with Myanna Buring and an “Ultimate Battle of the Boyfriends”. In addition, there’s plenty of coverage on other vampires including, True Blood, Buffy, Vampire Diaries, Being Human, Dracula 3D and more. Check it all out below:

If you love all things fangy you’re in for a treat with SFX’s new vampire special! Whether you’re into the latest vampire franchises or retro delights from the past, it’s the magazine for you. It’s on sale from today for two months and packed full of amazing, exclusive, all-new content. Here’s a few of the things you can expect to see inside:

• The world’s biggest Twilight fan, a Myanna Buring interview, and the ultimate battle of the boyfriends

The new vampire issue of SFX is out now. You can see more on the issue here and you can even check out the magazine on iTunes here.

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While we try to provide as many give away opportunities as we can, especially when it comes to our awesome Twilight Saga DVDs, often these contests end up being restricted to people in the US. Now thanks to Canada’s most read movie magazine, The Tribute, all of our Canadian Twilighters have the opportunity to try and win a Blu-ray copy of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1. All you need to do is answer their little trivia question and fill out your information. Check out more below:

Skill Testing Question:

In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, which wolf pack learns of the pregnancy of Bella and fear that the baby will be like a newborn vampire?

You can enter the contest at The Tribute here and check out the official rules here. If you have some trouble with the trivia question, read the movie details on this page at The Tribute here.

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Back on the night that Breaking Dawn - Part 1 was released on DVD, TA was given the awesome opportunity to have a “Target reporter” on-site at a Target store where we could document the night and get some front-of-the-line perks for the Breaking Dawn - Part 2 clip and of course, the Breaking Dawn - Part 1 DVD. Our awesome reporter @KalyP, took pictures and tweeted away everything she saw. Here Kaly describes her entire experience that night, and at the end of this post one lucky winner will win a prize pack from Target, which includes their exclusive version of the Breaking Dawn - Part 1 DVD. Check it all out below:

Friday night I attended the Breaking Dawn DVD Midnight Release at CityPlace Market in Dallas. I arrived around 8pm – early…or so I thought. After grabbing a quick bite to eat I roamed the store in search of Twilight fans and found the beginnings of a line formed near the front registers.

About 30 people deep – a number that would more than quadruple by night’s end – they were waiting until 9pm, when tickets would be dispersed to ensure you got a copy of the DVD/Blu-Ray that you wanted. I snapped a quick photo and then went in search of Twi merchandise. In the back of the store,
an oversized photo of Bella and Edward in their wedding finery told me I was in the right place.

There were soundtrack CDs, books (a copy of the Illustrated Movie Companion found its way home with me), Jacob and Edward tees (so you can wear your “Team” proudly), covers for phones and iPads, as well as party favors (plates and napkins).

Nearby I found a second line which was where everyone was camped out after receiving their tickets – just waiting for 11pm and the exclusive clip from Breaking Dawn Part Two. As 11pm was approaching, the line had swelled to more than 100 – and more were arriving. All teams were represented – there
was even a shoutout for Team Jasper – as everyone waited good-naturedly for the last few minutes to tick by. The staff were friendly and cheerful – even passing around bags of popcorn for those that were waiting.

Finally it was time. Five aisles in length, every TV tuned in to the same footage – each aisle holding about 10 excited fans to watch the long-awaited glimpse of Bella in all her vampire glory. A bit of a departure from the book – with Bella and Edward together in their cottage, ruminating on Alice’s departure…and Bella discovering Alice’s second note once Edward left the room. Everyone cheered and seemed to enjoy this special tease of what’s to come in November, though all wished it had been just a little bit longer (but then when do we true Twilighters not hope for just a little more?).

Then onto the final line to wait briefly until midnight, when we could get our hands on that latest piece for our Twilight collections. Maybe a little tired from the late hour, but excited; and ready to go home and pop the DVD in and relive the movie all over again. And, even as we left with our goodies, more people were arriving to check out the clip and pick up their own copy.

At Target you can also get a case for your iPod, or a case for your iPad. And don’t forget to get Target special-edition copy of Breaking Dawn - Part 1 on DVD and Blu-ray.

Now is your chance to win a very special prize from Target! Leave us a comment below and tell us which scene was your favorite in Breaking Dawn - Part 1, AND which scene you’re most excited to see in Breaking Dawn - Part 2. One winner will receive the Target special-edition DVD of Breaking Dawn - Part 1, plus the engagement ring and a tote bag!

Many thanks to Kaly all of her hard work, and to Target for the awesome opportunity!

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In a very cool turn of events the Breaking Dawn - Part 1 soundtrack artist, Ryan O’Neal from Sleeping At Last, announced on his official website that he would begin a spring tour starting in April. The surprise part of his announcement? Ryan will be joining a fellow Breaking Dawn - Part 1 soundtrack artist, Christina Perri, on the tour! Check out the announcement from Ryan below which includes dates and cities:

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

SPRING TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!

I am ecstatic to announce that I will be joining the lovely Christina Perri on Tour this Spring!!

Here are the confirmed dates:

Apr 30 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
May 01 - Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
May 02 - Munhall, PA @ Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
May 04 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
May 05 - South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
May 06 - Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
May 08 - New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
May 10 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
May 11 - Lansing, MI @ The Loft
May 12 - Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
May 14 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
May 15 - Bloomington, IN @ Bluebird Nightclub
May 16 - Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
May 18 - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
May 19 - Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre
May 20 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall

NOTE: Tickets are ON SALE NOW -

Christina Perri is such an incrdible artist - a truly lovely soul! She is responsible for the beautiful songs, “Jar of Hearts,” “Arms” and “A Thousand Years” (Which was also featured on the Twilight Saga “Breaking Dawn - Part 1″ Soundtrack with me!) among others. I couldn’t be more excited and privileged to be a part of this tour!! Hope to see you guys very soon!!!

Love, Ryan

Check out a video straight from Christina:

You can go purchase tickets through the links on the official Sleeping At Last website here.

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The Huffington Post tends to have some articles that make you think a little deeper than others, and the latest article on “What Women Want” by Erika Christakis is no exception. While the article is going to be continuing, this first part takes a closer look at some of the aspects in Twilight, specifically the birth scene in Breaking Dawn, Bella and even a little on Edward. Read more below:

But even girls without childbirth on their minds can find some kind of affinity with the hapless heroine, Bella. Detractors who find her a terrible role model are missing the key appeal of the story. She’s not a role model! And even the most juvenile readers know this. She’s simply a very ordinary girl who gets to lead an extraordinary life.

People are naturally uneasy with the asymmetry between the hot vampire and the young frail human (whose translucent skin and klutzy limbs occupy a lot of real estate in the books). But, to be fair, Bella was never quite the loser it’s been claimed: she’s a good friend and does well in school. She has a job and a car and cares for an infantile mother and a dad who can’t microwave a pizza. Bella was “born thirty-five” she explains early on. She’s also apparently the only human sufficiently on the ball to notice the creepy exceptionalism of a coven of vampires trying to pass for regular folks.

On the other hand, there’s no denying that Bella’s a dullard compared to the boyfriend whose defining feature is perfection. Interestingly, the one power Edward lacks is the ability to read Bella’s mind. He spends much of his abundant free time struggling to understand his beloved, and he suffers the added indignity of watching Bella’s half-wolf buddy, Jacob, connect easily with her. Any woman who has ever played the game of forcing her man to guess what he has done wrong will like this thread of the story a lot.

So, yes, Bella has leverage. She is also totally unimpressed by the superficial things (weight, make-up, dates) that scaffold the high school cafeteria pecking order. On the science field trip in the first Twilight film, she’s the only girl who doesn’t squeal in hysterics at the compost bin full of worms. While her girlfriends are shopping prom dresses, Bella’s headed to the bookstore. It’s refreshing to meet a protagonist who doesn’t act like a Mean Girl or a Disney princess.

But Bella is also riddled with a rat’s nest of teenage inadequacies and tics, and the naysayers find Edward’s steely adoration implausible. Bella will always be inferior in everyone’s eyes … but his. That, of course, is precisely the point. The multilingual polymath with mind-reading powers and superhuman strength is in love with Bella’s sweet normalcy.

And here’s the other point: Edward’s vampiric love is unalterable. When Bella badgers him that she will age and die while he retains his perfect, 17-year old body, Edward insists that he will go on loving her, and no one else, even as she becomes a shriveled, sagging mess. “That makes no difference to me,” he insists earnestly. “You will always be the most beautiful thing in my world.”

What a guy! Maybe he could have a chat with Newt Gingrich and all those other politicians and celebrities and dads at the soccer game who have ditched a loyal wife for a younger, sleeker upgrade. Of all the implausible fantasy elements in the Twilight series, surely this is the most ludicrous, and the most appealing.

Read the full article including much more on the Breaking Dawn birth scene over at The Huffington Post here.

(Via Spunk-Ransom)

Thanks Noor!

What are your thoughts on what the article points out?

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