The series was in development since 2004 at Paramount Pictures, during which time a screen adaptation of Twilight which differed significantly from the novel was written. Three years later, Summit Entertainment acquired the rights to the film. After Twilight grossed $35.7 million on its opening day,Summit announced they would begin production on New Moon; this after they had acquired the rights to the remaining novels earlier that same month. The third installment, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is scheduled for release on June 30, 2010 and is the first Twilight film scheduled to be released in IMAX[8], and a two-part adaptation of Breaking Dawn is projected to begin shooting in the fall of 2010.

Twilight
Twilight was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Melissa Rosenberg. It focuses on the development of a personal relationship between human teenager Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), and the subsequent efforts of Edward and his family to keep Bella safe from a separate group of hostile vampires.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon
The Twilight Saga: New Moon was directed by Chris Weitz and written by Melissa Rosenberg. The film follows Bella Swan's fall into a deep depression, until she develops a strong friendship with werewolf Jacob Black. Jacob and the other werewolves in his tribe must protect her from Victoria, a vampire seeking to avenge her mate James' death, by killing Bella. A misunderstanding occurs, and Edward Cullen believes Bella is dead. Edward decides to commit suicide in Volterra, Italy, but he is stopped by Bella, who is accompanied by Edward's sister, Alice. They meet with the Volturi, a powerful coven of vampires, and are released on the condition that Bella be turned into a vampire in the near future. Bella and Edward are reunited, and she and the Cullens return to Forks.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is directed by David Slade and written by Melissa Rosenberg. It is scheduled for release on June 30, 2010 and is the first Twilight film scheduled to be released in IMAX. Summit Entertainment released a plot summary of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse which states: "As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death".

Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, finds herself surrounded by danger and targeted by the vengeful vampire Victoria. In the meantime, she must choose between her love for vampire Edward Cullen and her friendship with werewolf Jacob Black. Robert Pattinson plays Edward Cullen, Bella's vampire boyfriend who can read minds, except for Bella's. In New Moon, Edward left Bella, and now he has returned to try to stay a part of her life. Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, is a werewolf in whom Bella found solace in during New Moon. Now, Edward has returned into Bella's life permanently, and Jacob is looking for ways to prove that he is better for her.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn
Though Summit has not yet officially greenlit Breaking Dawn to be made as a film, stars Robert Pattinson and Ashley Greene stated that there are plans for a Breaking Dawn film and that production is expected to begin after the completion of the series' third installment, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Meyer stated in her Breaking Dawn FAQ that if a film were to be created, she thought it would have to be made into two movies because "it's hard to imagine it fitting into ninety minutes. The book is just so long! I can't imagine how to distill it—if I could, the book would be shorter." She also believes it may be impossible to film due to Renesmee, writing that an actress could not play her because she is a baby but has complete awareness, and that "the one thing that I've never seen is a CGI human being who truly looks real"; however, she went on to state that "they develop amazing new technologies everyday, and we've got a little time left.". It has also been questioned if the studio will be able to keep a PG-13 rating due to the mature and explicit nature of "Breaking Dawn". According to Variety, the studio is considering splitting the 754-page book into two films, along the same lines as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They are also hoping that New Moon director Chris Weitz will return to helm both pictures. If two films are made, Summit will have to negotiate new deals with the main cast, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, since they are only under contract for four films.

When talking about Taylor Lautner's next film for Summit Entertainment, producer Wyck Godfrey stated, "Lautner will reprise his role of Jacob in Breaking Dawn beginning in late 2010, and it is likely that the final book will be divided into two films that will shoot back-to-back." Godfrey has further stated that he is looking to shoot in the fall of 2010 in Vancouver and that all three main stars are signed on to the film. Regarding Chris Weitz helming the film, he said "I think everyone would be happy and excited if he came back, but I don't think it's going to happen."

In any event expect some more great Twilight dolls to keep appearing!

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New Moon merchandise you might want to seek out for your Valentines gifts may well consist of posters or T-shirts, limited editions of the books themselves or maybe Twilight imitation jewellery. These elegant copies of jewellery and other extras worn by characters in the books or the films are a wonderful method for the Twilight fan you worship to convey their appreciation and love of the series in a very individual manner.

There are gifts large and small to choose between, meaning you can get hold of a Twilight or New Moon gift for your cherished one as a main gift or as an additional one. Other great New Moon goods that might be appropriate might consist of the film soundtrack, the audio book, action figures or dolls of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, ornamental objects such as candles and holders, or even life-sized cardboard cut-outs of the stars of the films.

There's certainly a large variety you can choose from at this time of year and Twilight and New Moon merchandise is set to be amongst the most popular movie and book related merch to be had for Valentine's Day. Thanks to the loving nature of the Twilight saga, merch relating to the movies, books or the stars themselves is certainly a terrific Valentine's idea for the Twilight aficionado that you worship.

The Twilight saga really has taken the planet by storm, and love it or abhor it, it's impossible to rebuff the giant fascination that it has to many people. While it may well not be to your own personal preference, it may well be vast in your loved one's existence . Getting them related gifts is certain to excite your significant other this Valentine's day, and show them that you recognize their adoration for the franchise.

You may perhaps not have quite as strange a connection as Edward and Bella, which is almost certainly a positive thing really, but you can show the Twilight enthusiast in your life just how much you care by treating them to any of the authorized New Moon merchandise which is on hand this Valentine's Day.

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These extremely attractive dolls are hand painted and hand finished, which gives them a wonderfully personal and inventive look that a lot of licensed film collectables do not have. You will have to go to Sideshow Collectables for comparable levels of detail and craftsmanship.

Tonner Doll Company Twilight Bella Swan Character Figure

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At the moment there are five Twilight dolls from Tonner based mostly on the first movie, and each of them is an impressive collectable in itself. The characters available are the leading star pair, Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, along with dolls of Laurent, Victoria and James. There is also a New Moon range on the way, which are sure to cause a huge amount of interest when they turn up.

The dolls do seem brilliant, but it's in the facial sculpts that some enthusiasts could have issues with. Whereas the sculpts are superbly done, they'll not be quite close enough to the stars themselves for a few devotees. The Edward Cullen Tonner doll, certianto be the most popular of the group, does carry the best of the facial sculpts. Edward stands at seventeen inches tall, while the other Twilight dolls in the range stand approximately fifteen inches each.

Tonner Doll Company Twilight Edward Cullen Character Figure

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