Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Stephenie Meyer building loyal following
Published 2008-08-19 10:38:50
Have you ever heard of book heroin? Stephenie Meyer, the author of a series of books, called Twilight, is causing just that. At bookstores all across the nation, thousands of people go to meet this 35 year old writer. People are saying they find an addiction to her books. Children from ages ten and up are wondering what the lead character, Bella Swan, will be up to next. Stephenie's fans not only keep track of any new events taking place in her career as an author, but they have went to the extreme of placing their own stories about the books on the internet and creating nicknames for themselves. Fans of Stephenie Meyer's books are often called Fanpires, Cullenists, and even Twilighters. They have even created Twilight-themed rock bands.The most recent breaking news in Stephenie Meyer's career is the release of her new book "Breaking Dawn". If this isn't enough, Stephenie is also having the first movie released Novesmber 21, 2008, based on "Twilight".Kristian Stewart will star as Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen. She is also planning to release another bookm called "Midnight Sun," in Edward Cullens perspective.People all over the world, can't put down these books. They are tracking Bella and Edwards movements all along the way. They are waiting for the next event to take place, and will do anything to be there when it happens.
Have you ever heard of book heroin? Stephenie Meyer, the author of a series of books, called Twilight, is causing just that. At bookstores all across the nation, thousands of people go to meet this 35 year old writer. People are saying they find an addiction to her books. Children from ages ten and up are wondering what the lead character, Bella Swan, will be up to next. Stephenie's fans not only keep track of any new events taking place in her career as an author, but they have went to the extreme of placing their own stories about the books on the internet and creating nicknames for themselves. Fans of Stephenie Meyer's books are often called Fanpires, Cullenists, and even Twilighters. They have even created Twilight-themed rock bands.The most recent breaking news in Stephenie Meyer's career is the release of her new book "Breaking Dawn". If this isn't enough, Stephenie is also having the first movie released Novesmber 21, 2008, based on "Twilight".Kristian Stewart will star as Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen. She is also planning to release another bookm called "Midnight Sun," in Edward Cullens perspective.People all over the world, can't put down these books. They are tracking Bella and Edwards movements all along the way. They are waiting for the next event to take place, and will do anything to be there when it happens.
twilight video
Interview with Twilight Cast and Crew
DAILIES TRANSCRIPT
"Twilight Interview"
INTERVIEWED: Taylor Lautner, Catherine Hardwicke, Stephenie Meyer, Robert Pattinson
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: July 28, 2008
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Mike Richards: Welcome to Dailies. I'm Mike Richards. Now as part of our Fan*tastic Summer we've taken Dailies on location, out of the soundstage to bring you the latest in all the big summer movies. And the big summer action was right here in Comi-Con, We're in San Diego, the big comic book and movie convention. A lot happened over the weekend, we've got it all covered for you. Let's start with the stars of Twilight who talked to me about meeting the very excited fans of this book, soon-to-be movie.
Mike Richards: This is your first, sort of, interaction with the fans of Twilight and they're rabid fans.
Taylor Lautner: It was good, you know, the fans they're, uh, they're crazy but they're passionate. I understand their passion for the book because I'm just as passionate for it.
Mike Richards: Was there nerves bringing your books, your movie to Comic-Con?
Catherine Hardwicke: Well I didn't wear white in case tomatoes were hurled at me but Stephanie was brave...
Stephenie Meyer: I wasn't afraid.
Mike Richards: We've talked to the cast a little bit about being on the set, that it didn't feel like this big, huge movie but now that it's here you're, I'm watching them begin to get overwhelmed. Did you guys give them any advice?
Stephenie Meyer: I did lean over to Rob today with the screaming and said, "I apologize for what I've done to your life." (laughs)
Robert Pattinson: It's a terrifying sound, like, hearing 6,000 people screaming. It sounds like the devil is coming down or something.