The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Year:

2009

Duration:

130 min

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

IMDB rate:

4.6

Director:

Chris Weitz

Awards:

17 wins & 21 nominations

Details

Country: USA

Release Date: 2009-11-20

Filming Locations: Columbia Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Earnings

Budget: $50,000,000

Opening Weekend: $142,839,137 (USA) (22 November 2009)

Gross: $296,623,634 (USA) (1 April 2010)

Cast

Actor

Character

Anna Kendrick

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Kristen Stewart

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Christian Serratos

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Giovanna Yannotti

Christina Jastrzembska

Gran

Robert Pattinson

Edward Cullen

Billy Burke

Charlie Swan

Michael Welch

Mike

Justin Chon

Eric

Taylor Lautner

Jacob Black

Ashley Greene

Alice Cullen

Jackson Rathbone

Jasper Hale

Russell Roberts

Mr. Berty

Cam Gigandet

James

Michael Sheen

Aro

Jamie Campbell Bower

Caius

Christopher Heyerdahl

Marcus

Peter Facinelli

Dr. Carlisle Cullen

Curtis Caravaggio

Rogue Vampire

Daniel Cudmore

Felix

Charlie Bewley

Demetri

Rachelle Lefevre

Victoria

Elizabeth Reaser

Esme Cullen

Kellan Lutz

Emmett Cullen

Nikki Reed

Rosalie Hale

Chaske Spencer

Sam Uley

Gil Birmingham

Billy Black

Graham Greene

Harry Clearwater

Adrien Dorval

Bob Marks - Neighbor

Michael Adamthwaite

Chet

Alexander Mendeluk

Frat Boy

Hunter Jackson

Frat Boy

Gavin Bristol

Frat Boy

Sean McGrath

Frat Boy

Tyson Houseman

Quil Ateara

Kiowa Gordon

Embry Call

Alex Meraz

Paul

Bronson Pelletier

Jared

Edi Gathegi

Laurent

Tinsel Korey

Emily

Corinna Russo

Italian Child

Mariagrazia Pompei

Italian Mother (as Maria Grazia Pompei)

Roberto Marchetti

Italian Father

Alessandro Federico

Police Officer

Dakota Fanning

Jane

Justine Wachsberger

Gianna - Receptionist

Cameron Bright

Alec

Noot Seear

Heidi

Cristina Cocco

Italian girl (uncredited)

Soloicus Twentius Eightican

Student (uncredited)

Brando Improta

Extra (uncredited)

Peter Lambert

Romeo

Rana Morrison

Lady Leaving Theatre / Lady Attending Festival (uncredited)

Justin Shenkarow

(voice) (uncredited)

Hugo Steele

Biker (uncredited)

Tom Townsend

Grath (uncredited)

Did you know?

Trivia

The scene where a near-death Bella is sinking into the depths was achieved by putting weights in the actress's pockets and letting her sink in a swimming pool. Kristen Stewart was apprehensive about this, so director Chris Weitz demonstrated, to show that there was nothing to be afraid of. As soon as he hit the bottom, he panicked, pulled the weights out of his pockets, and resurfaced, saying "We can't do that to Kristen!" They filmed her from the side and moved the camera backwards to achieve the effect of sinking.

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Most of Anna Kendrick's dialog when Jessica and Bella leave the movie theater was improvised.

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This is the first (and to date only) time director Chris Weitz handles a movie about vampires. However his grandmother had a lead role in the Spanish vampire film Drácula (1931) and his brother Paul Weitz directed Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) featuring vampires.

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Goofs

Right before Jacob jumps through Bella's window you can clearly see that her desk is pushed up against the same window but when he jumps through it, the desk is moved to a completely different spot in the room. Once he jumps out again the desk is moved back to its original location in the next scene.

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In the scene where Bella talks to Jacob on the beach, Bella's part in her hair changes from one side to the other.

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Laurent doesn't glow like the vampires do, though he is outside. However, it's not so much sunny as overcast. We see Edward and the other Cullens outside many times during the day when it's light but overcast, and they never sparkle.

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Quotes

Edward Cullen: Bella, the only reason why I left is because I thought I was protecting you. So that you could have a chance at a normal, happy life.

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Bella Swan: These violet delights have violent ends. And in their triumph die, like fire and powder. Which, as they kiss, consume

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Edward Cullen: [Discussion on whether Bella should become a vampire] All right forget time limits. If you want me to be the one, then you'll just have to meet one condition.

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Faq

Q

Where did Edward go when he left Forks?

A

He may have moved around but, when he phoned the Swan residence, he was calling from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The famous statue of Christ the Redeemer be seen outside his window.

Q

Why is the book called "New Moon"?

A

Stephenie Meyer explained: "The term 'new moon' refers to the phase of the moon opposite a full moon. It is when the sun is on the opposite side of the moon from us and thus the bright side of the moon is not visible from earth. This is the darkest kind of night. 'New Moon' is the darkest period of Bella's life."

Q

Why is the movie called, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" rather than just "New Moon"?

A

"The Twilight Saga" was added as name recognition for movie-goers who are not familiar with the series.

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