Eclipse - The Hollywood Gossip

Eclipse Nominated for Worst Movie of the Year

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:32:48 EST

Look out, Razzie Awards. You've just made yourself a number of passionate enemies.

The ceremony that hands out trophies for what it believes to be the absolute worst in cinema has nominated Eclipse for a 2011-high nine awards. All three beloved cast members - Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner - have been recognized in their respective, insulting categories.

At least these stars can be happy they aren't Jessica Alba. In just one year, she garnered four nominations for Worst Supporting Actress.

In past years, A-listers such as Halle Berry and Sandra Bullock have been great sports. They've actually attended the Razzies (held the night prior to the Oscars) and accepted their awards.

Does this mean we'll see Stewart on stage next month, smiling for the audience as she is voted Worst Actress? We doubt it. Check out the list of major nominees below.

WORST PICTURE
The Bounty Hunter
The Last Airbender
Sex and the City 2
The Twilight Saga's Eclipse
Vampires Suck

WORST ACTOR
Jack Black - Gulliver's Travels
Gerard Butler - The Bounty Hunter
Ashton Kutcher - Killers" and Valentine's Day
Taylor Lautner - The Twilight Saga's Eclipse and Valentine's Day
Robert Pattinson - Remember Me and "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse

WORST ACTRESS
Jennifer Aniston - The Bounty Hunter and The Switch
Miley Cyrus - The Last Song
Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis & Cynthia Nixon - Sex and the City 2
Megan Fox - Jonah Hex
Kristen Stewart - The Twilight Saga's Eclipse

WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Jessica Alba - The Killer Inside Me, Little Fockers, Machete and Valentine's Day
Cher - Burlesque
Liza Minnelli -Sex and the City 2
Nicola Peltz - The Last Airbender
Barbra Streisand - Little Fockers

WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Billy Ray Cyrus - The Spy Next Door
George Lopez - Marmaduke, The Spy Next Door and Valentine's Day
Dev Patel - The Last Airbender
Jackson Rathbone - The Last Airbender and The Twilight Saga's Eclipse
Rob Schneider - Grown Ups

Eclipse DVD Details: Release Date, Features and More!

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:09:23 EST

If you can stop staring at our gallery of Robert Pattinson photos for one minute, Twilight Saga fans, we have an update on the latest film in this beloved franchise.

Eclipse will come out on DVD on December 4. Included in the two-disc Special Edition will be:

Audio commentary w/Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
Audio commentary w/Stephenie Meyer and Wyck Godfrey.
Eight deleted/extended scenes.
A 90-minute, six-part making of documentary.
A picture gallery.
Music videos from Metric and Muse.

Take home Robert, Taylor, Kristen and company on December 4!

Eclipse Just Misses Box Office Record

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:24:01 EST

So close.

Eclipse came ever so close to knocking Spider-Man 2 from its top perch and establishing a new box office record for a film's first six days in release.

Alas, the third Twilight Saga installment will have to settle for a mere $175 million in domestic earnings so far.

That figure actually falls short of New Moon's opening six-day haul, as it grossed $178 million in less than a week. Still, Eclipse has set a quartet of benchmarks:

Biggest midnight gross of all-time.
Biggest Wednesday ever.
Widest release in cinematic history.
Loudest screams from fans in attendance.

Despite a mixed bag of reviews, the movie has made over $275 million worldwide.

While Toy Story 3 continues to bring in the bucks, we'd be surprised if Eclipse wasn't the highest-grossing film of the summer when all is said and done. Instead of staring each other down, Jacob and Edward should really be high-fiving in the photo above.

More Eclipse Reviews: A Mixed Bag

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:19:38 EST

We loved Eclipse. We thought it was the best Twilight film so far.

But we may be alone.

Below, we've posted excerpts from a number of movie critics around the country. None of them lambasted the flick, but few were overly enthusiastic about, either. If you've seen Eclipse, we'd 'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Comment away now...

I can't pretend that the third episode instilled a fever in my blood, but it didn't leave me cold. For the first time in the series I felt I'd seen a real movie. - The Wall Street Journal

As long as these movies remain about three petulant whiners staring at each other to little effect, no rousing action sequences are going to save them from their torpor. - Las Vegas Weekly

Saying that the third film in a series with two pretty weak prior entries is the best of the bunch may be faint praise, but that happens to be the case with Eclipse. - IGN

Director David Slade keeps the action brisk and the time-killing attractive ... All of which should be like a freshly opened vein for fans. - NPR

Kristen Stewart may be one of the most promising actresses of her generation or she may be trapped in amber forever as the drippy but inexplicably ultra-desirable Bella. - Detroit News

The first two movies were mediocre, but "Eclipse" represents one of the more astonishing upgrades in movie franchise history. - Richard Roeper

This is definitely the worst installment of the franchise to date. - Chicago Reader

It appears to have embraced its own sense of camp and is consistently funny in an intentional way. For the first time, I found myself curious to see what comes next. - TIME

Eclipse Premieres in London

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:44:39 EST

Who says The Twilight Saga is all about Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner?!?

Aside from THG in our review of Eclipse, that is.

At the London premiere of this movie, none of the film's three stars showed up on the red carpet. But that didn't stop fans from camping out for a spot near the action and then screaming over Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene and company.

The latter looked ravishing in a silver dress, but those in attendance have been debating whether she was more radiant than co-star Nikki Reed. This is your chance to chime in...

Who looked prettier on the red carpet?

Aside from Eclipse stars, celebrities that showed up for the event included Joe Jonas, Kelly Rowland and others. Click on the following photos for a closer look at various attendees:

[Photos: Splash News]

Eclipse Breaks Box Office Record for Midnight Showings

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:36:03 EST

Eclipse is the best Twilight Saga film to date.

Perhaps this helped the movie set a box office record early this morning, but we have a feeling it would have done quite well even without THG's glowing review.

The third film in this franchise broke the second film's record haul for midnight showings today, as Eclipse pulled in a whopping $30 million across 4,416 screens nationwide. That figure also marks the widest release of all-time, bumping Iron Man 2 down a notch.

New Moon grossed close to $300 domestically during its run, while the original Twlight topped out at $193 million. Expect Eclipse to sky-rocket past both those numbers.

Just how huge has the Twilight Saga become?

In an incident both depressing and hilarious, Elena Kagan was asked about it during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings today. As you can see below, she refrained from commenting on her affiliation with Team Jacob or Team Edward.

Elena Kagan on Eclipse

Eclipse Review: The Best Twilight Film Yet!

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:48:55 EST

While The Twilight Saga may boast an impressive, deep cast, let's face it: this franchise is all about its three main stars.

For that reason, New Moon fell a bit flat, as Robert Pattinson scarcely appeared as Edward and we were left with too much of Bella sitting around and simply pondering her life. Granted, Taylor Lautner took his shirt off a lot, but here's the great news about Eclipse:

Jacob is once again topless most of the time - but he isn't the only one heating up the screen. Having been treated to a screening of Eclipse, we can confirm: it's by far the most action-packed of all three Twilight films, and it's also the best. Here's why:

Bella's internal conflict has external consequences. Jacob or Edward? Edward or Jacob? This love triangle is at the forefront of the film, but it's placed against the backdrop of a centuries-old feud between werewolves and vampires.

This is far more than typical teenage angst; this is Bella needing to make a decision, the ramifications of which will impact all the lives around her. When Jacob and Edward agree to an alliance in order to protect the girl they love, even men in the audience might stand up and cheer. It's exciting, selfless stuff.

The movie has a sense of humor. Early on, Edward says of Jacob: "Doesn't he own a shirt?" It's a cute, light-hearted wink at the audience and the pop culture phenomenon the franchise has become.

Jacob vs. Edward. Choosing a Team in this rivalry is a necessity for all fans, and Eclipse sets up more of a dichotomy than ever before. At one point, Bella complains that Edward won't "unzip before marriage." Meanwhile, Jacob simply oozes sweat and sex appeal. The former is old school, the latter... well, he's ready to pounce. These differences make Bella's dilemma all the more stark, which makes it that much more interesting to watch.

The tent scene. Trust us.

The flashbacks. Through a series of character flashbacks, we learn how multiple Cullens earned their fangs. Jasper's tale of being a Confederate Major is especially gripping.

Great special effects. The movie climaxes with a showdown between wolves and vampires (and one human, of course) that may not be at the level of Avatar, but it makes tremendous use of CGI. Overall, the action is on par with many summer popcorn flicks.

In the end, it's easy to understand why the Twilight Saga appeals to teenage girls everywhere: two gorgeous guys aren't just in love with Bella, they are willing to do absolutely anything for her. It's the stuff we all dream about.

But Eclipse adds action, adventure and history to that simple storyline. It combines the best elements of the first two films and we strongly recommend it to all readers.

Eclipse Cast Sounds Off on Miley Cyrus

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:09:18 EST

For the record, Miley Cyrus hates pop music, Glee and, of course, pants.

Now, the singer has added something else to her list of disdain. In an interview with E! News last week, the singer said: "I hate vampires."

Naturally, this led the network to speak to members of the Eclipse cast about Miley's comments and they replied as follows:

Taylor Lautner: "She doesn't need to like vampires. As long as she likes werewolves, we're cool."

Peter Facinelli: "I'm not necessarily a huge vampire fan, but I do love the books that Stephenie Meyer created. I love that you don't see fangs. It's not a horror movie by any means."

Elizabeth Reaser: "I've always been a fan of vampires since I was a little girl. I loved all the Anne Rice books. Maybe Miley's resisting. Maybe they're so popular now that it's annoying or she's sick of seeing us."

Kellan Lutz: "She hasn't met me then. I would change her opinion on that, I'm sure. I have my ways."

Ashley Greene: "That's so unfortunate because I love her new songs... I'm going to sit Miley down and force her to watch Twilight."

ARod, AnnaLynne and More: Photos from the Eclipse Premiere

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:39:36 EST

At last night's Hollywood premiere of Eclipse...

... Robert Pattinson faced off against Taylor Lautner for the title of Hottest Star.

... Kellan Lutz went up against Peter Facinelli.

... Ashley Greene and Nikki Reed engaged in a pretty-off.

... And Kristen Stewart wore an ugly dress.

But there were many other sightings on the red carpet, including Kellan Lutz's girlfriend; Kellan Lutz's underwear; a famous baseball player; and so many Kardashian sisters we may have lost count.

Sort through the photos below from the event and determine the best and worst dressed. First, though, ogle Robert, Kristen and Taylor some more:

[Photos: Splash News]

On Farts and Nudity: Eclipse Stars Talk Tent Scene

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:02:18 EST

It's the most famous scene in Eclipse, perhaps even in the entire Twilight Saga: Bella, Edward and Jacob all end up in a single tent, as the former snuggles up to the latter and...

... we don't wanna ruin it for anyone that hasn't read the book.

But Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart sat down with the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly and discussed putting these words on screen.

Shooting the scene took two days, Lautner said, referring to it as "my favorite, because it’s the first time Edward and Jacob are actually able to connect and understand each other."

Pattinson describes the final outcome as "erotic," with Stewart explaining why:

"In the book there’s a serious sexual tension. As I’m sleeping, Jacob is staring over my vulnerable body, and he’s naked in this f- - -ing sleeping bag because you heat up faster that way, and Jacob and Edward are leveling with each other.

From there, the pair exhibited the kind of chemistry that has helped make the Twilight Saga so huge - and, let's face it, has made Rob and Kristen a couple, even if they won't admit it.

This is the exchange that concluded this excerpt from the interview:

Pattinson: I can’t really get over the fact that the word thought sounds like fart.
Stewart: The word thought does not sound like fart.
Pattinson: It does.
Stewart: Maybe because you are an English person.
Pattinson: The opening line of that scene is “Can you at least keep your farts to yourself?” I couldn’t quite get over that.

Sigh. We just love this pair, don't you?