The Twilight Saga vs. The Vampire Diaries: Part I
As a celebrity gossip site that dutifully follows the Twilight Saga, we've been receiving numerous emails that essentially ask the same questions:
What's the deal with The Vampire Diaries? Is this upcoming show just a rip-off of the Stephenie Meyer-based franchise?
The answer is: yes and no. It's hard to believe The CW would air The Vampire Diaries if not for the recent success of blood suckers on the big and small screen, from Twilight to True Blood.
But The Vampire Diaries is actually based on a series of books that came out long before Twilight, as author L.J. Smith published The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening in 1991.
Do these stories have a lot in common with the Twilight Saga? Should fans of Edward Cullen and company tune in to the pilot of The Vampire Diaries on September 10?
Over the next few days, we'll preview the highly-anticipated show by comparing aspects of it to the beloved big screen world inspired by Meyer's novels. First up: Edward vs. Stefan Salvatore.
SIMILARITIES:
- Both are vampires; possess similar facial features (high cheekbones, angular jaw, wavy hair); seriously crush on a human high school student; neither drinks human blood.
DIFFERENCES:
- Edward is physically unaffected by his disdain for human blood, Stefan is noticeably slow and weak; Edward's family supports his love for Bella, Stefan's brother is vehemently against his feelings for Elena; Edward can read minds, Stefan cannot; Edward is played by a Brit (Robert Pattinson), Stefan's portrayer is from New Jersey (Paul Wesley).
Coming tomorrow: Part II of this comparative series - Jacob Black vs. Damon Salvatore!
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February 11th, 2012 12:51 PM
demon e stefam gatos
February 7th, 2012 6:04 PM
i luv the vampire diaries(does a real man really sparkle?)
February 4th, 2012 8:25 AM
The male leads just look ugly. The female lead is just... awful she looks too good for this to happen. It makes it all just very unrealistic. Also I like Twilight because of how great the actual love story is. While this Vampire Diaries hardly even seems interesting. I'll keep watching but I'll probably end up falling asleep but Twilight will at least keep me excited and wanting to watch and read them over and over again.
Sorry but Twilight is a greater love story and feels more realistic to how a girl would feel.
February 1st, 2012 6:11 PM
the people who say twilight is better dont say WHY its better so give me 4 reasons why it is better than tvd
January 30th, 2012 1:18 PM
Their is no show movie or series better then TVD!!!
Twilight is a good movie until TVD came along, the history of TVD is so amazing!! Every time they play a flashback I get excited. From the 1490's the 1860's and the 1920's its awesome. And also TVD has something or rather someone Twilight will never have, its The lord Niklaus, Never have I seen a more sophisticated, elegant and cultured killer before, don't get me started on his Brother Elijah
January 29th, 2012 3:48 AM
This is so the same like twilight! everything. Paul acting is the same like Robert's. The voice, face mimics, that deep look, slowly and carefuly speaking. Its just funny and makes no art..
January 23rd, 2012 9:43 PM
Twilight sux! I hate twilight! I say TVD all the way! F*** twilight lovers!
January 14th, 2012 12:07 AM
TVD is so awesome and the story is so cool unlike that of twilight which is extremely boring to the core.besides that Elena can stake a vampire by the time Bella finish chewing her lips.Twilight is one worst copy of vampire diaries n i think that she wrote it for her sons who are 6,8 n 11 the last time i checked.Twilight is an insult to all the vampire/fans
December 3rd, 2011 2:51 PM
sorry, that don't have ANYTHING in common apart from a 17 year old girl falling in love with two guys and the vampires. thats it. it stops. there. im not even gonna list the differences cus there are so many! i can think of about 10 things how the vampires are different alone (like, tvd vamps can be staked, twilight vamps cant etc), never mind the storyline or characters
'bella's blood is so tempting, bt he restrains it. he leaves her for herself, he dnt drink human blood n even is good wid jacob for bella.' what? sorry, ive read the books. 'he restrains from drinking her blood.' its not that amazing. he's a bit of a sop cus he doesnt drink human blood, and obvs he sparkles and doesnt have fangs
'jacob too loves her n could do anything for her.' how is this different to any other love story
WHAT MAKES TWILIGHT SO SPECIAL? PLEASE. SOMEONE ENLIGHTEN ME.
November 10th, 2011 1:53 AM
Vampire Diaries is soooo much better than twilight there is blood ,sex and all the things that is not in twilight.I don't like kristen Steward i mean she depends on Edward she is going to kill herself when Edward is not here she don't even care about her father whereas Elena gives herself to Klaus to protect her family. In my opinoin vd is better and f*** the dislikers.