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In regards to Midnight Sun

Earlier this week Stephenie had posted this on her site.

As some of you may have heard, my partial draft of Midnight Sun was illegally posted on the Internet and has since been virally distributed without my knowledge or permission or the knowledge or permission of my publisher.

I have a good idea of how the leak happened as there were very few copies of Midnight Sun that left my possession and each was unique. Due to little changes I made to the manuscript at different times, I can tell when each left my possession and to whom it was given. The manuscript that was illegally distributed on the Internet was given to trusted individuals for a good purpose. I have no comment beyond that as I believe that there was no malicious intent with the initial distribution.

I did not want my readers to experience Midnight Sun before it was completed, edited and published. I think it is important for everybody to understand that what happened was a huge violation of my rights as an author, not to mention me as a human being. As the author of the Twilight Saga, I control the copyright and it is up to the owner of the copyright to decide when the books should be made public; this is the same for musicians and filmmakers. Just because someone buys a book or movie or song, or gets a download off the Internet, doesn't mean that they own the right to reproduce and distribute it. Unfortunately, with the Internet, it is easy for people to obtain and share items that do not legally belong to them. No matter how this is done, it is still dishonest. This has been a very upsetting experience for me, but I hope it will at least leave my fans with a better understanding of copyright and the importance of artistic control.

So where does this leave Midnight Sun? My first feeling was that there was no way to continue. Writing isn't like math; in math, two plus two always equals four no matter what your mood is like. With writing, the way you feel changes everything. If I tried to write Midnight Sun now, in my current frame of mind, James would probably win and all the Cullens would die, which wouldn't dovetail too well with the original story. In any case, I feel too sad about what has happened to continue working on Midnight Sun, and so it is on hold indefinitely.

I'd rather my fans not read this version of Midnight Sun. It was only an incomplete draft; the writing is messy and flawed and full of mistakes. But how do I comment on this violation without driving more people to look for the illegal posting? It has taken me a while to decide how and if I could respond. But to end the confusion, I've decided to make the draft available here (at the end of this message on the Midnight Sun page). This way, my readers don't have to feel they have to make a sacrifice to stay honest. I hope this fragment gives you further insight into Edward's head and adds a new dimension to the Twilight story. That's what inspired me to write it in the first place.

I do want to take a moment and thank the wonderful fans who have been so supportive of me over the past three years. I cannot begin to tell you how much each of you means to me. I only hope this note will stop all the confusion and online speculation so that the Twilight universe can once again become the happy escape it used to be. After this incredibly busy year, I am now focusing on spending more time with my family and working on some other writing projects.--Stephenie

See the post on here site HERE.

I'd like to rant on this for a moment. While the site was down, our staff has become completely aware of the Midnight Sun leak, whether we read the leak or not we all love and support Stephenie Meyer and are truly saddened by the hardship this has given her. Whether this postponed the release of Midnight Sun none are for sure but there is certainly some hope, I wouldn't take Stephenie as the type to go back on her word.

Taylor Lautner interview

CanMag has done an interview with Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black.)

"Then when I got done filming Twilight, I started reading the second and third. I mean, nothing's for sure yet but we'll see. That'd definitely be cool [to make it]."

HotTopic Merch!

The new HotTopic merchandise can now be found online and there is more to choose from!
See it all here.

TwilightMOMS set report

TwilightMOMS has done two more set reports for the Twilight re-shoots.
You can see them here and here.

Entertainment Weekly question

Entertainment Weekly: Why is Catherine Hardwicke filiming again?
Their article includes news about the shooting and the reshooting taking place of characters such as Jacob Black.

Hardwicke also shot a few new scenes: more of Jacob, more on the Cullens' backstory, and more footage in the meadow. Says the director, "It's all just icing on the cake."

We're back!

You patience has been greatly appreicated and I'm pleased to say that we are back online!

We are a very hardworking staff and being the beginning of fall we are faced with a new school year. Some of us are facings new colleges and new jobs, but in respect to all, we all have some sort of a social and life and are doing the best we can to run our lives in the Twilight fandom also.

You can continue to look for us for consistant news updates.

Here's more to expect soon:
-continuation in our vlogers channel
-new info in our novel sections
-photo gallery
-live forums
-...and more fun and interactive site!

Thanks again,
Your Webmistress

August 19, 2008// Today's articles

There were a good amount of very interesting articles released today and for your convenience, they are listed here (with a general idea of what they are about!):

• The Bookseller.com has an article up about India receiving the book, Twilight, finally. Read it here.
• Blast Magazine has an article about Twilight the movie sucking... and not in a good way, here.
• The News Today has a part two to their "Twilight Zone," blog entry, here.
• Times News has an article up about Stephenie and her growing, following fans, here.
• Pioneer Local has a very well written review about Breaking Dawn, here.

Posted By: Emily

August 19, 2008// Interviews- Twilight cast, JACKSON, Cam, and Melissa

There are Four new interviews for the day,

Firstly, Borders has a interview with the Twilight cast, here.

Secondly, MTV's Twilight Tuesday featured an interview with, tada! Jackson Rathbone (Jasper, only my fav...). Find it here. =)

For those of you who love the villain, James, FEARnet.com has a new interview with the actor playing the evil character, Cam Gigandet. Find it here!

And lastly, those interested in the makers of the film, an interview held by Shocktillyoudrop.com is up with Melissa Rosenburg, here.

Posted by: Emily

August 18, 2008// Other updates

FEARnet has interviews with the cast from Twilight at the San Diego Comic Con, here.

Cinematecal has an article up about Twilight being Anitfeminist ( is it?) here.

The Official Twilight movie site has new icons and wallpapers, here.

Horror Yearbook has an article up about Twilight movie images, here.

Posted by: Emily

August 18, 2008// Alot of links...

• According to an article in a UK newspaper, The Times, the movie will be released Jan 9.


• The Sydney Morning Harold has a two page review on Breaking Dawn, here.


• The Saffron Walden Reporter has review on Twilight, here.

• There is a MTV article up concerning the change of the release date for the next Harry Potter film, titled "Did ‘Harry Potter’ Release Date Change To Avoid ‘Twilight’ Competition?" , find it here.


• The release date for the Twilight movie has been changed to NOVEMBER 21, 2008! Read the update on Summit's site (click news) here. This is also posted on Stephenie Meyers' site.

• LA Times has a blog article about the new release date for the Twilight Movie, here.


• BBC has an article up about Twilight filling in Harry Potter's old release date, here.

And a Review of the many articles about the new Twilight release date (thanks to bellaandedward.com)

• Pioneer Local
• Screen Rant
• Corporate Media News
• Cinema Blend
• Variety
• IGN
• FirstShowing
• ComingSoon.net
• Entertainment Weekly
• The Celebrity Cafe
• Fox Business
• JustPressPlay
• Film School Rejects
• ShockTillYouDrop
• BBC News
• LA Times

Posted by: Emily

August 14, 2008// Comic Con Images and Twilight shirts...

pixie_like on the Lion & Lamb LJ Community has found some new San Diego Comic-Con images of the Twilight movie cast (and Stephenie).
View the photos, here.
Thanks to bellaandedward.com for the update!

Also, I personally saw Twilight shirts at a Borders I usually go to, (they are of Edward as seen in the Comic Con trading cards) and the Twilight movie cast.

Posted by: Emily

August 14, 2008// EW: 20 Fall Movies We Can't Wait to See

EW has a phto gallery of the 20 fall movies they can't wait to see and Twilight the movie, is included.


Posted by: Emily

August 14, 2008// Cinema Blend: possible Twilight franchise

Cinema Blend has an article up on their site about the possible Twilight movie franchise.

As much as I’d love for the rabidly devoted, Twilight faithful to have a movie franchise which is worth of their adoration, the trailers for the first one really don’t make it look like that’s going to happen. It’s Eragon all over again.

OUCH.

Posted by: Emily

August 12 2008//Twilight Tuesday!

Stephenie answers our Breaking Dawn questions!

• MTV
• Music Videos
• MTV Shows
• Entertainment News

Posted by: Jorden

August 10 2008//more Comic-Con coverage

Extra.com has a video with Twilight and Robert Pattinson.
See it here.

Posted by: Jorden

August 10 2008//EW 12 vampires of pop-culture

EntertainmentWeekly is counting down the 12 vampires of pop-culture and of course Twilight made the list!
Check it out here.

Posted by: Jorden

August 10 2008//Vampire book series brings fame to Forks

KomoNews has a new article about teenage fans and their tourists in Forks.

FORKS, Wash. - When teenagers walk anywhere in Forks, a secret code seems to exist."Are you looking for Jacob or Edward?" Mike Gurling, office manager of the Forks Visitor Center, says to each as they walk in, as if it were a test.

Posted by: Jorden

August 11 2008// More coverage of Comic-Con

There is a new video showing footage from Comic-Con, including some Twilight footage here

Posted by Liv

August 11 2008// EW Vampires List

Edward Cullen has been named one of 12 great pop-culture vampires by Entertainment Weekly. Heres to sexy vampires in the media!

Posted by Liv

August 11 2008//Twilight Tour Article

There is a new article about the fame that has been brought to Forks because of the Twilight saga. It talks about the hordes of teenagers that are now swarming the streets! You can read that article here

Posted by Liv

August 10 2008//Our Site

ForeverTwilight is now down.

We are switching servers, and re-vamping the site.

The news will still be posted here.

Sorry for the inconvienence.

Forever Yours,

Forever Twilight

August 10 2008//UK Comic-Con showing Twilight

The Twilight film will be showing at the UK's BFI's Movie-Con, according to EmipireOnline.

We apologise in advance for any possible screams, but there's likely to be a strong reaction when Twilight unveils footage at Movie-Con. When scenes of the adaptation of the first in Stephenie Meyer's vampire romance series were shown at Comic-Con the squeals could be heard as far as Bora Bora.

See the full article here.

Posted by: Jorden

August 10 2008//http://Crepusculomeyer.com support project

The Spanish site Crepusculomeyer.com has translated information posted on Bellaandedward.com about their "Support Stephenie and Breaking Dawn" project.

Support Stephenie Meyer and Breaking Dawn

A few days had passed since the release of Breaking Dawn, and the reactions just won't stop. The response hasn't been the best, but you can help us to give Stephenie Meyer our support, because we still love her, we still think she's an awesome writer and most of all because we think she did a great job with Breaking Dawn and all the Twilight Saga.

How?

Easy… Send us your videos (50 seconds maximum, you can almost send your links of the videos in Youtube) or photos, in which you show your support to the writer and to the last book to the e-mail supportstephenie@gmail.com For example you can send us a photo of yourself holding your book, or a sign saying "I loved Breaking Dawn" "Twilight Saga Rules", Be creative!You have 'till September 9 to send us your images or videos, we plan to send her the video on September the 13th, the day of Bella's birthday.With your support we will remind Steph how much we appreciate her, and help stop all the negative comments. Go ahead! Because Breaking Dawn also took your breath away.

Posted by: Jorden

August 10 2008//Stephenie's site update

Stephenie Meyer's official website has been updates by Seth. She has added pics from the Breaking Dawn releases and has updated the Cullen Cars page.

Posted by: Jorden

August 10 2008//Greetings From Twilight Update

If you haven't seen Catherine and her assistants "Earthquake in the editing room" video you should check it out. It is now avaible on the Greetings From Twilight site.



Posted by: Jorden

August 10 2008//BD reviews

Since Breaking Dawn's release there has been an out poor of reviews. The following are reviews posted today.

• Washington Post: here.
• WinnipegPress: here.

Posted by: Jorden

August 10 2008//Interviews!

• Access Hollywood: Boys of Twilight Video Interview. They interviewed Rob Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Cam Gigandet at the Comic-Con.
• Access Hollywood also has another interview with Stephenie and Catherine Hardwicke here.
• TwilightersAnonymous has an interview with Justin Chou on their podcast here. Their transcripts are here. Thanks Bellaandedward.com!

Posted by: Jorden

August 09 2008//Twilight teen travels to Forks

Hasn't everyone? SeaCoastOnline has an article about a Macy Howarth's adventure in Forks and it's surrounding areas.

Posted by: Jorden

August 09 2008//'Twilight' fans feel bitten by vampire series' finale

SeattlePi has an online article regarding fans disappointment by the release of Breaking Dawn and the end of the series.

In romance, the chase is everything, so you'd expect some letdown with the conclusion of Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series, the teen vampire romance set in Forks. But the grumblings over "Breaking Dawn" go deeper.

Posted by: Jorden

August 09 2008//two new Stephenie interviews

• The video of Stephenie's interview with CBS is now posted on Youtube.
  
  

• Also, Comcast has interview Stephenie along with Catherine Hardwicke and currently has their Part 2 up.

Posted by: Jorden

August 09 2008//EW BD review

EntertainmentWeekly has posted their review of Breaking Dawn online, which appeared in their August 15 week edition.

Posted by: Jorden

August 09 2008//Love at First Bite

The Windsor Star posted an article about Breaking Dawn, it's pretty much a short summary, creatively worded.

"If you're steering clear of revelations about the fourth book in Stephenie Meyer's much-ballyhooed vampire/werewolf saga for teen readers, you'd better put this page down and get back to Breaking Dawn itself."

Posted by: Jorden

August 08 2008//more articles

• RollingStone: Dawn of the Undead is a very long article regarding the Twilight books, music, the Breaking Dawn release, and more.
• CanadianPress: Breaking Dawn a disapointment to fans of the US organize protest. It's pretty self-explanitory, read it here.

Posted by: Jorden

August 08 2008//today's interview update

• Lexicon has done an interview with Ilyana Kadushin, the narrator of the Twilight books.
• Time Magazine wants you to send them your own personal questions for Stephenie in an upcoming interview they plan to do.
• MTV has a new interview where Stephenie talks about the harsh reactions and disapointment of reader Breaking Dawn complaints.
  

Posted by: Jorden

August 08 2008//"How to Be" screening

Robert Pattinson's new film "How to Be" is screening in a thearter in Columbus Ohio tonight.
A publicist said this:

Tonight we are screening our movie at the Columbus Theatre Arts Center in the Andrew's Theater on the 1st floor tonight at 9:15 EST. We have an undisclosed number of FREE tickets for the screening tonight for anyone that can make it to/are in the Providence area in time to get them. It is strictly first come first serve, and one ticket per person.Please let anyone interested contact you by email/message your site for my information. We will be standing outside the Columbus Theater at approx 8:00EST if anyone would like to get their ticket. Also please let everyone know that there will be a Q&A session after the screening with actors from the film.

Thanks bellaandedward.com

Posted by: Jorden

August 08 2008//Article explosion!

There has been a recent explosion of articles this morning. Here they are!

• Courier-Journal: Novelist seems unfazed by growing fame, posted here.

"Stephenie Meyer is the most famous writer you've never heard of. But not for long."

• WallStreetJournal: True Love Waits, posted here.

"It's not all physical," Meghan chimed in, saying once again a line I heard over and over from girls I interviewed. "I mean, Edward has been alive since 1901," Meghan continued. They both then stopped to do the math. "That's over 100 years and he's been waiting for Bella the whole time! He's never been with anyone else. That's the most romantic thing ever."

• KnoksNewsBlogs: Breaking Dawn Hoopla, did Breaking Dawn deserve all the negitive reviews? Find out here.
• PennisulaDaily talks about Forks, WA's growing fame and how tours have dramaticly increased. Check out tours here.

We have 125 to 150 visitors per day," Mike Gurling, Forks Visitor Center office manager, said."It just keeps on going."Multiple TV stations will be featuring the town in the next couple of months including "Evening Magazine" on KING-TV which plans a story on the town's "Twilight Tours" later this month, Gurling said.

• LATimes has a report from the Breaking Dawn Concert series event that was held last night in La.
• ThePhilippineDailyInquirer has an article about everything Twilight.

Posted by: Jorden

August 08 2008//EW interviews with Stephenie

EntertainmentWeekly has done three Breaking Dawn discussion video interviews with Stephenie Meyer, obvious spoilers.

Posted by: Jorden

August 06 2008//Midnight Sun expections blog

DamnI'mCute, a celebrity blog, has done a post on fans exceptations for Midnight Sun.

So there’s a lot of speculation about Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer.
However, with positive feedback, comes negative feedback. So Meyer fans, and haters are you ready for Midnight Sun?

Thanks bellaandedward.com.

Posted by: Jorden

August 06 2008//Goodbye Harry, hello Bella

Buffalo News has an article Twilight "following in Harry's ground breaking footsteps."

Remember those books a while back about a boy wizard that sparked a reading phenomenon responsible for fansites, merchandise, movies, and midnight book release parties? Now there’s a new series on the block taking over the best-seller lists and following in Harry’s groundbreaking literary footsteps.

Posted by: Jorden

August 06 2008//Borders T-Shirts

Borders bookstores are now selling Twilight tee-shirts! They have "Edward Cullen" and the "Twilight Cast."
$19.99
Sizes: s-xl

Posted by:Jorden

August 07 2008//Mugglecast and Stephenie?

That's right guys, Mugglcast the biggest Harry Potter podcast has interviewed Stephenie Meyer. You can download and listen to the episode (#156) free at iTunes.

MuggleNet's Harry Potter podcast has a brand new interview with Stephenie Meyer online, conducted right after we all finished reading Breaking Dawn!In it, Ms. Meyer discusses all of the burning questions have been dying to have answered: What does the cover mean? Was Renesmee always planned? Was a four-novel saga always planned? Did Jacob redeem himself in Breaking Dawn? How did you decide the title for Breaking Dawn?

Posted by: Jorden

August 07 2008//Borders release video

Borders has published a Night with Bite video of the NYC midnight release.
Check it out here.

Posted by: Jorden

August 07 2008//Possible Twilight Movie

Amazon.co.uk has posted a image that could possibly been the Twilight Film movie cover.

Check it out on Amazion right here.

Posted by: Jorden

August 07 2008//Stephenie updates her site

Stephenie, once again, is reminding us about her Breaking Dawn concert series on her official site. Specifically, she updates with info on the LA event that will be broadcasting on iClips.
Click here to see Seth's whole update.

Posted by: Jorden

August 07 2008//Article updates

• LA Times has two Twilight galleries. The Movie Gallery and the Kristen Stewart Gallery.
• Columbus Dispatch has a Breaking Dawn review.
• NY Daily has posted another Breaking Dawn review.
• Citizen Times about Twilight and it's fandom here.
• Screen Rant has an article about the recent Twilight pics surfacing the web.
• The Guardian the newspaper that is publishing Twilight news across the UK, has an article comparing Twilight to Mills and Boon.
• The Stranger has a little article about the newest sex symbol, a vampire from Forks.
• USA Today publishes an article on fan reactions to Breaking Dawn.

Posted by: Jorden

August 06 2008//Chicago Signing Transcript

TwilightLexicon has put up a written transcript of Stephenie Meyer's Chicago signing.
It's full of Breakign Dawn Spoilers!
Thanks TwilightLexicon.

Posted by: Jorden

August 06 2008//Subtitled Ballet Scene

The Comic-con aired Ballet Scene, has now been subtitled for all the non-English speaking fans.



Posted by: Jorden

August 5, 2008// Attention Myspace-ers!

Attention to all of you Myspace people, good news, Twilight the movie has an official myspace!
It includes a killer layout with promo pictures that were originally the pictures from the Twilight trading cards. You can also find the second teaser trailer at the site and enter to win a signed poster! Just follow the link.

Posted by: Emily

August 5, 2008// Twilight Tuesday

Today's edition of Twilight Tuesday is up, just find it here! TT has an interview with Stephenie just before the release of Breaking Dawn, and talks about revisiting Twilight. My suggestion to you, if you read the story about the interview, be aware of possible spoilers in the comments.

Posted By: Emily

August 5, 2008// Interview with Taylor and Edi

Visit FEARnet to read an interview with Taylor Lautner and Edi Gathegi, whom we all know to be playing Jacob and Laurent.
Visit the link.

Posted By: Emily

August 5, 2008// Breaking Dawn Reviews

Hi sorry there have not been any posts, but i think i can speak on behalf of the whole staff when i assume we were all consumed in the book.

So to kick off another news filled day, let's hear some reviews about the surprising, and awesome book:
WARNING: they do contain SPOILERS.
-Cleveland.com
-Chicago Tribune
-The Star
-Publishers Weekly
-AP

Posted By: Emily

August 03 2008//h magizine with Ashley and Rachelle

Ashley Greene and Rachelle Lefevre had a photo shoot with H Magizine's August edition. You can see the article here and view the photos here.

Posted by: Jorden

August 3, 2008// Pensacola Breaking Dawn Release!

Looking for a video about the Midnight release parties in Pensacola, Florida? Well, there is a video on PNJ.com of the Pensacola, Florida midnight release party. Click here to see it!

Posted By: Emily

August 3, 2008// The Author is excited!

Stephenie updated her MySpace recently with this post:

1) Tonight's event: Amazing. I hope you got a chance to watch it on iclips.net because Justin was phenomenal. He made me cry. I'm so excited for Chicago now!

2) Breaking Dawn is OFFICIAL! It's out! I really, really, really hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it!

3) I'm not going to accept comments for a couple of days so no one gets spoiled on my page. I'll get them going again after a few days. I'm looking forward to hearing your responses.

4) Finally: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted by: Emily

August 3, 2008// MTV brings Breaking Dawn presents!

MTV has a lot of new coveage from te Breaking Dawn releases and Stephenie Meyer's first even in New York city!
The tons of coverages:

- 'Twilight' Mania Kicks Into Full Gear In NYC With The Release Of 'Breaking Dawn'
- One ‘Twilight’ Fan — And MTV Staffer– Has Night To Remember At Stephenie Meyer Concert Event'
- ‘Breaking Dawn’ Midnight Madness Hits Bookstores Everywhere, And We Were There
- 'Breaking Dawn' Madness (three videos)

Posted by: Emily

August 3, 2008// Stephenie Meyer and CBS

Stephenie Meyer was on CBS News Sunday Morning this morning, hah, and you can read the online article here.

Posted by: Emily

August 3, 2008// Breaking Dawn Playlist

The Breaking Dawn playlist has been posted up on the Stephenie Meyer site, here.

Take a look-see and discover the songs that inspired some of the thought behind the chapters in the new Twilight saga book.

Posted by: Emily

August 2, 2008: Breaking Dawn Release!

More and More articles are popping up all over the internet concerning the Breaking Dawn Release last night. Check out a few of them below!

The Star

The Gazette

Montreal Gazette

Albany Times Union

Posted by: Rick

August 2, 2008: Breaking Dawn Release!

Well, it is finally here everyone. Breaking Dawn is out! While many people are celebrating this occasion, and settling into their books, MTV has taken a little time out to post an excellent article on the New York release party last night. Check out the article here!

Posted by: Rick

August 01 2008//EW Breaking Dawn Concert series online

You can listen to the EW live Breaking Dawn concert series that we told you about earlier here or here.
It includes Stephenie Meyer, and Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October.
Seth on Stephenie's offical site has also posted more info about it here.

Posted by: Jorden

August 1 2008//Twilight is #1 in Portrait

The Twilight cast made the #1 spot in Portrait magazines Top 30 Under 30!
Check them out, along with the rest of the spots, here (scroll to the bottom.)

Posted by: Jorden

August 1 2008//Breaking Dawn quote #21

Bella: "Should I be afraid?"Edward: "Terrified."

Posted by: Jorden