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Theater and DVD Report
By Twilight_News | December 2, 2008
Let’s make sure that Twilight has a great weekend. Get those people who haven’t yet seen Twilight to a theater and then hook them on the books! Here is the latest from Box Office Mojo. Let’s get it to that 150 million this weekend.
Also, for those of you who are dying to have the DVD, this is just in from Naomi who stumbled on Twilight info at her local video store.
I was at my local mall today, scouting out new Twilight merchandise, when I decided to check out FYE. I went straight to the posters that were displayed and there, taped to the display, was a sign that read "PREORDER TWILIGHT TODAY! COMING IN 2009." I literally ran up to the counter and asked the lady to fill me in. She told me that I could pre-order it by putting $5 down on the dvd, and when it came in, they’d call. I asked when it was coming in and she replied around Valentine’s Day (February 14th). Also (and I don’t know if this is just at my local FYE or at others too), the woman told me that she was having a contest to win a special Twilight prize. To win, all you have to do is pre-order the DVD.
Oh, and they have 2 different versions of the DVD coming out: a regular (estimated at $19.99) and a special edition (estimated at $22.99).
December 2nd, 2008 at 12:50 am
EEEEEEEEEKKKK YAY!!! ONLY 2 MONTHS!!! I soooo can’t wait to get the SPECIAL EDITION!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:05 am
OMG that’s great news! So soon!
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:08 am
WOOHOO!
can’t wait!
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:08 am
February?! That doesn’t seem right. Since when do they put movies out on dvd 2 months after it releases in theaters? Won’t it still be in the theaters then? (maybe dollar theaters) Plus, aren’t there some countries that have to wait that long to see it in the theater? I don’t know, but that doesn’t sound reasonable. Maybe the lady she talked to didn’t know what she was talking about.
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:26 am
Yeah…February sounds waaaaaaay early for a DVD release…wasn’t there something last week that they were looking at possible April DVD release? I could have sworn I saw that somewhere. I don’t think they have a set date yet.
Me thinks FYE is trying to increase their holiday profits by taking advantage (early) of Twilighters…
I really think they’d not release it until at least they start shooting New Moon.
Speaking of New Moon, I think I found a perfect song to be used when Edward leaves Bella, for the movie. It’s called “Should You Return” by Copeland. It’s just perfect. With her wandering off into the forest then…it has a haunting/sweeping quality to it. Oh how I wish they would take fan suggestions for the New Moon soundtrack…not that I don’t like the Twilight one, I love it.
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:53 am
is the special edition the blue-ray???
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:00 am
“Special edition” constitutes that it has extras that the standard version does not (music videos, cast interviews, director’s cut, etc.). Blue-Ray is just another format…like DVD…but it’s just high-definition. That doesn’t make BR “special edition”….
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:04 am
In addition, and I could be very wrong about this since I don’t own any Blue-Ray, but I’m pretty sure that Blue-Ray discs are not given two versions, like DVDs are (standard vs. special edition). I believe most Blue-Rays that are released now (as most, if not all, movies now are released on both DVD and Blue-Ray automatically) always come with all of the extras; I don’t think there is a “standard” plain-jane version for Blue-Ray.
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:34 am
awesome, thanks devon!
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:18 am
Woo, that’s hella early.
If it’s right, it’s in time for my birthday.
And no, blue ray doesn’t have a ’special edition’ of anything - it already comes special-ed.
It seems a little odd that it’s so early, but the movie itself did have a pretty fast turnaround. Filmed early this year, out by November?
We’ll just have to see, won’t we? ^^
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:20 am
Wow! I’m on the Lexicon!!!
Sorry, had to do that. But that’s what the lady at FYE said. I couldn’t believe it myself!
I suggest you all ask the FYE employees yourself.
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:29 am
That would be WAY cool!! AH! I want that dvd SO MUCH!!
OK GUYS, LIKE THEY SAID, LETS TRY TO GET THE TOTALS UP TO 150 MILLION THIS WEEKEND!! WE CAN DO IT!! LETS SHOW THEM THAT A MERE 3 WEEKS AFTER IT COMES OUT, WE HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR EXPECTATIONS!!
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:25 am
I heard a lot of the other fansites are promoting everyone go and see Twilight again in theaters on the original release date of December 12. I thought it was a cute idea, and I plan to go with a bunch of friends. Maybe it’s something you wouuld like to promote, too! Just a thought.
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:27 am
I am going to see it for my b-day on sunday (3rd time and the only movie I’ve seen in theaters 3 times)
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:46 am
I seriously doubt the DVD will be released that soon. However, if it’s true I’ll just have to throw a party!!!! I was bracing myself a loooong wait…
I’ve seen it 6 times and I think I might go for 7 later this afternoon.
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:51 am
i want to see it again in theaters but cant find people to go with me anymore… guess i have to roll solo to see edward..
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:53 am
Usually they wait 6 months or longer to release the DVD. I don’t really care when it comes out, I’m buying it- the special edition, DEFINITELY!!!!
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:59 am
[...] -Lexicon nos informa que la película lleva haciendo 150 millones de dolares hasta ahora. [...]
December 2nd, 2008 at 10:14 am
hahah that is so awesome!
December 2nd, 2008 at 10:23 am
I don’t believe that. The film will be in theaters straight through January. June would be the earliest we would could reasonable hope for the DVD release. Example. The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian was released in theaters in May, and it has a December DVD release.
This story would be wonderful if it were true, but all I know that is happening in February in regards to the Twilight saga is New Moon is slated to start pre-production.
December 2nd, 2008 at 10:26 am
OME i’m really crying.
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:02 am
It’s really good that it’s coming out so soon! But I’m guessing the release date will be different in the UK…
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:13 am
Hmm…doesn’t sound right. Two months after the cinematic release. If it is true I’ll be mightily disappointed. I was gonna hope that they would’ve put some New Moon Teaser on (first footage, behind the scenes, uncut scene etc). I mean that doesn’t shoot until March is it?!
Still it would be good to have Twilight on DVD early. Although the release date will be like a month or so later in Ireland
Still have to wait for it to hit theatres.
I really hope they have a WORLDWIDE release date for NEW MOON and not this having to wait for weeks after America (and some other countries too to see it). I suppose I’m lucky in a sense. Isn’t there one or two countries who have to wait until January to see it!
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:18 am
I love the idea of a February release, but I don’t see it happening before April. Movies that released in July are just now starting to hit DVD – so a solid 5 to 6 months sounds normal.
And I hope that there is a ton of BONUS stuff on the deluxe version. I want every cut / extended scene possible. Music videos, bloopers and commentary would be nice too.
And New Moon is already in pre-production. If the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) strike holds off they are looking to start preliminary filming in March.
December 2nd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Amazon.com has a place where you can pre-order it too. THey don’t have a release date. I don’t think Feb. is right though. I’m thinking more around Summer. Thats how movies go. Theaters in winter = DVD in Summer and vice versa.
December 2nd, 2008 at 12:55 pm
FEBURARY?! As nice as that is for someone who has only seen this amazing movie once, that’s really soon. They need to take their time.
I was expecting maybe March or April, but, goodness, Feburary?
And that special edition? Is MINE. I don’t care if I have to beg. Or pay for it myself. It’s mine mine mine. I must see all the special features. I MUST OWN THEM. I hope they have bloopers! How I love bloopers. And if they show Rob falling off the bed? I will die. Aw! And I think out of everything I want? If there’s an extended director’s cut of this movie, I will SCREAM! In joy.
DVD FTW.
~Jo
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:56 pm
doesnt the dark knight DVD get out this month? didnt it get release on july? dats like 4 months and a few weeks:
http://www.fye.com/The-Dark-Knight–WS—2-Discs—Steelbook—Special-Edition—f-y-e–Exclusive–Movies_stcVVproductId54879259VVcatId455376VVviewprod.htm
& twilight is not on their website… =[ i wish it were true tho for valentines day dat be PERFECT!!!
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I could have sworn I read somewhere that Catherine said early spring for release of the DVD and that she has already been working on it.
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Sex and the City was released on DVD almost exactly 4 months after it released in the theatre(May to September). So February sounds a little early, but I would think late March or early April is definitely possible.
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:35 pm
I think sweeney todd came out in November or early december of last year and was out in late March early April… so it is possible for the movie to be release as early as February. American release of films to dvd are always before other countries… and i mean the american made films. Harry Potter movies come out any where from two weeks to about a month before america dvd releases of the movie in the UK.
And if twilight is released around Valentines day that means birthday present for me! YAY… Feb. 15 people! lol… I can’t wait to have the movie!
But again… I also think February is a bit early… wonder if it will be available as a digital copy as well…
Lets just be happy it isn’t an independent film… Pray For Morning (JACKSON RATHBONE!!!!!!!) was made in 2006 and wasn’t released to DVD till about mid July 2008… and I still had to order it off of Best Buys website.
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:47 pm
you have to think about that their different production companies right?
so it’s a possibility that it may come out in feb… but i’m thinking april …
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Yes, there is another website asking everyone to go see Twilight again on the origanl release date 12/12…It would awesome to get alot of people to go…I KNOW I WILL!!
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:16 pm
OMG YES!!!!!!!!!!!I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!IM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GETTING IT!!!!!
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:29 pm
AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMEOMEOEMEOMEOMEEOMEEE!
sooooooooo getting that!
whered u put down the money????
that is soo early 2!
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:41 pm
I really don’t think that information accurate. That FYE worker must have been mistaken. According to VideoETA.com it’s not supposed to come out until April. Think about it. It’s only December right now, most popular movies spend at least 2-3 months in the theater. The DVD is supposed to magically appear right after the movie leaves theaters?
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:43 pm
definately getting special edition.
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
FEBRURARY? 30 DOLLARS?
-sigh- Well, I waited this long for the movie, so I can wait this long again…-checks time- Is it time yet?
As for the money, I’m sure I’ll be able to let my mom cough up 10 or 20 bucks, and I’ll pay the rest. -fangirl squeal- I can’t wait! XD
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Now that I think about it, it is pretty early. But I kinda want it out then and kinda not. Translation: I want as many extras on the dvd as possible!
I’ll keep the Lexicon posted if anything changes. And ill check back at my FYE store to make sure its confirmed.
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Ah Yay! thanks for this =]
That special edition DVD is mine! no way am i buying just the reg.
i thought it was coming out in March, this is way better ^^
December 2nd, 2008 at 6:16 pm
it sounds too early yo be true, but if it is true, i’m cool with that. haha i’d die, valentines day is 5 days after my birthday!!! and must have the special edition too. there better be some funny outtakes.
December 2nd, 2008 at 6:51 pm
While I would love for this to be true (and I haven’t read thru all the comments), videos are usually released on Tuesday & 2/14/09 is a Friday. Another Website had it listed as April 2009.
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Twilight Moms is rallying everyone to go see the movie on December 12. I think we should all go on that day. HOW COOL WOULD IT BE TO MAKE TWILIGHT #1 AGAIN because we all go see it on the same day! It would really demonstrate the power of the fandom!
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:39 pm
YAY!!!! What a perfect Valentines Day present!!! Who cares if its so soon? The sooner the better!
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:39 pm
only two months?!!
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
If it does get released in February it would be perfectly in time for my birthday.But I think that would be unfair for all the other international fans who didn’t even get to see Twilight in theatres yet.
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:39 am
Omgosh!!! :O
eep, this is so exicting!
2 months! ahhh!
Cant Waiit! Special Edition…Whoot! ;D
December 3rd, 2008 at 1:51 pm
This information can not be correct that is really early for a movie to come out. I would say the person was getting ripped off. Also I was watching an interview with the director and she said that the special edition dvd will be two discs and that it has deleted and extended scenes. She said that there are like close to 12 different scenes that they put on there and she is including a lot of stuff and she is hoping there will be a music video. She said that there will be interviews and all that good stuff. To those of you who have read Midnight Sun or at least know what it is Stephenie gave a copy to the director and Rob so they could get a better feel for Edward. Catherine said that in the special features disc she is including a never before seen clip that they did out of Midnight Sun. It will be interesting which clip and to see if Stephenie finishes that story. I hope so.
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:50 pm
I agree with Cynthia, VideoETA gives an estimate of April…sounds a bit more correct. I WISH it were true though that it would be available in February - but hey, more time for me to finish teh books.
http://videoeta.com/movie.html?via=form&id=101224
December 7th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
The movie was awesome. i personally think whoever is puttin it on d.v.d is waitin a little too long, but ohwell… haha, cant wait.
tracy.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
SunCoast is doing the same thing for pre-orders. I paid the $5 fee and reserve the special edtion one the day it hit theaters. Plus while suppiles last they’re giving away “Team Edward” or Team Jacob” window decals when you reserve your copy. They also have the same est. release date of Feb 2009.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Thought I might correct my typing errors from above. LOL I meant to say I “reserved the special edition”. Im totally looking forward to getting my dvd. Ive seen it in the theater twice and online 5 times. <3 it!
December 9th, 2008 at 2:10 am
it might be released early to try to avoid pirated copys,or you tube videos, i mean even the film industry is hurting right, plus think about it valentines would be a great time to release thr dvd, cant wait…
December 10th, 2008 at 8:16 am
hi. i would like to find out when the dvd film of twilight will be released as i would like to buy it at the end of january as it is a friends birthday and she loves the film so could you be so kind to get back to me and e-mail me to let me know whether it can be released then. will it be released in all shops, such as morrisons, tesco’s any kind of shop like i just said? will it be released in south wales also? cause thats where my friend is from. i would be very grateful if you can get back to me and email me as iam not always on here. willbe much appreciated. Jade
December 10th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
can u let me now plz fank u x
December 11th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Thanks Brandy for clarifying my information. I want to reserve my copy only after I find out what versions of the DVD my FYE store is going to have. I want the DVD set with the 3 discs and as much special features as possible!
And to all those who say this is too early a date, I suggest you watch Catherine Hardwicke’s new interview about the DVD extras. At the very end, she mentions the release to be spring. She says “maybe it’s right after VALENTINE’S DAY.”
December 13th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
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December 17th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
The movie Twilight hit theaters in my city on November 21st 2008
December 19th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
actually even tho it does sounds early…i just saw an interview with catherine hardewicke(director) and she sound somtimes after valentines day so idk..i hope so though~!~
December 19th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
The views is how long. If it makes a whole bunch of money it will come out quicker
December 20th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
OMFG I CANT WAIT TILL IT COMES OUT I LOVE IT IM SO FUNNA BE EXCITED BOUT IT I LOVE IYT!!! YEAY!!!!
December 27th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
i love twilight and im doing an audtion for the 2nd movie (new moon)
December 27th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
OMG!!!!!! IM SOO GETTING THAT!!! does anybody know where you can do an audition for new moon or eclipse or breaking dawn in NJ?
December 28th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Um….wasnt it released in theatres on November 21st? November 21st to around Valentines Day is nearly three months (just one week short of three months), and stores would want it released around a holiday…just sayin’.
January 3rd, 2009 at 6:31 pm
does a twilightfan know wine twilight the movie is coming out
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:29 pm
ok just saying twilight is the most amazing movie in the world i was shaking through the whole thing it was so amazing not kidding! the day it comes out i am getting it and i am probably getting the special cause it probably has more edward in it (I LOVE EDWARD!!!!) haha soo yup byee
January 5th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
well I know it seems so early but I really dont think it is. I was watching an interview with Catherine Hardwicke the director and she says that it should be coming out around Valentines’s Day. And she says that she did all the extras and interviews and commentary earlier this year in like sept, october ,november so i really dont think it is that early to put it out cus everything is done
January 18th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
so wats so special about da special edition, does anyone noe?? i mean im getting it no matter wat but just ahead of time watz up wit special edition??