Comments on: Will Twilight be a Blockbuster Movie? ~ Week #37

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:34:50 +0000

Kassie: If you cannot read the Harry Potter books, pickup the audio version at the library! My kids have been listening to the audio books since they were very small and Jim Dale is an awesome reader! I don’t think you will be able to stop listening once you start. That could be your next book challenge after finishing The Host

And I am excited to see Rob as Edward TODAY!

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:19:47 +0000

I was listening to your podcast, and would like to comment on why people who aren’t fans of the books should see the movies. Both my niece and nephew are big fans of the books. I am an avid reader and huge fan of Harry Potter. They both tried to talk me into reading the books, but I’m not really into the whole “vampire” thing. About a month or so ago, I saw the teaser trailer for the movie. Well that did it. It really spiked my interest. It has everything a good movie needs, a love story, action, suspense, and intrigue. It looked so good that I decided to cave in and read the books. Well, I’m hooked. I LOVE the books so much I’ve read them all 4 times already. I’ve started listening to podcasts, keeping up with the news etc…
This movie is going to get to people of all ages(I’m 32) and they will become fans. Some will go on to read the books, others will just follow the movies. This fandom base is just taking off.

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:13:05 +0000

Where’s the podcast?

By: Twilight fanatic

Twilight fanatic — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:08:53 +0000

I hope it’s the bestest movie of the year,
If it turns out to be not that great(which it better not) then I will be
very disappointed.
After all of course the movie is never gonna be better then
the book. They never are.

By: Krissa

Krissa — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:43:43 +0000

I definitely think it will be a blockbuster!
I know I am going to go see it a few times, to give Stephenie and Catherine the credit they deserve. I love the fact that they did not choose this HUGE actors/actresses…Makes it better. They made such great choices in the casting. I am SO SO SO excited to see this.
I LOVE the podcast I think you guys are so GREAT!!!!
Much love,
Krissa

By: lyndalya cain

lyndalya cain — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:30:45 +0000

of course it will be

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:51:26 +0000

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssirrrr

By: rita

rita — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:18:14 +0000

I think that twilight will be a blockbuster if it follows the book. But judging from the trailer, it doesn’t look like it. In some way, Hollywood steps in and puts in their own version to make it more exciting. Yeah it makes the movie more suspenseful but following the book is just as good! hopefully it will be the best movie ever and get a lot of good review because Stephanie Meyer deserves it for writing such amazing books!

By: Clairey

Clairey — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:18:27 +0000

Hey Guys.
Hopefully its not to late to comment..
I am sure that the movie will die mid flight.
After seeing trailer no. 3, I can’t stop worring on whether it will be well acted or not. Rob and Kris are great. really. but for such a deep and powerful movie they lack the seriousness. its not another holywood clechee. IT IS TWILIGHT. plus their kiss is way to violent ! hehehehehe
love you guys lottss

xoxox
the australian…
CLAIRE

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:33:10 +0000

Omg i think twilight will be a big blockbuster hit beause i know alot of people that absolutley loved the book including me and i have already read the series twice lol and i am going to see the movie alreayd 3 times so far with different people every time i am so excited i am like going crazy

By: Melissa (melissaturkey)

Melissa (melissaturkey) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:30:34 +0000

I think the host section was still cool. It was fun hearing the opinion of the host and twilight guys, but seriously kassie read!

By: melissa

melissa — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:33:13 +0000

It’s going to be so weird hearing you guys and the imprint people talking!!!! I’ve listened to both of you guys seperately for so long!!!! Mugglecast is still my fav. podcast which is the same ppl from imprint

By: Angie G

Angie G — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:01:48 +0000

er no im a dumby! Kassie REEEEEAD!!! lol

By: Angie G

Angie G — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:01:00 +0000

hehe the “host” part of the show was cracking me up! Even though i was suuuuuper sad that Callie didnt read, you guys were still fun to listen to =) keep it up. CALLIE REEEEEAD!!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:23:50 +0000

alice doesnt even kidnap bella in twilight
this movie will still be AWESOME though.. i hope

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:31:40 +0000

I think it will make big bucks because the teens are the ones who actually frequent the theaters with their moolah, and obviously, this production is highly teen-oriented. This is precisely what makes me concerned about how GOOD it will be – whether it will weave the story well, or whether it will pander to the teen scene. The second trailer has made me much more hopeful about the overall quality of both the production and the writing. The first trailer was truly weak, and a lot of the promo photos they’ve released have been cheesy/very amateur-looking. Those indicators have me questioning what we’re actually going to see onscreen in November. But, I’m hoping for the best. I’ll admit, I’m almost fully converted to Rob Pattinson as Edward. When his casting was first announced … um … let’s just say, I was ugly about it. Cheers!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:43:35 +0000

I forgot is. wow being random

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:42:49 +0000

Sorry it there iTunes is just being stupid today.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:42:01 +0000

Is it on iTunes because I can’t find it? Um maybe my internet’s slow again ugh. bye.

By: KimCullen

KimCullen — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:08:27 +0000

That wasn’t a poor excuse for a host segment.. actually your comparison of Twilight guys to Host guys was the first thing that’s caught my attention and made me consider reading The Host.. It’s nothing against Stephenie’s other work, I just can’t tear myself out of Forks!

The only sad news I heard in the Twilight blockbuster discussion was that there’s a significant number of fans who are refusing to see the movie!? I know that they don’t want to “ruin” their perfect vision.. but they’re not going to give the movie a chance? I don’t know if its because the trailer makes Rob’s and Kristen’s lines seem flat* or because they hate the casting choices.. Really though, I read somewhere that Stephenie saw the movie and liked it so much she wished she’d had time to watch it again right away.. if -that’s- not a ringing endorsement I don’t know what is.

Melissa’s script is very faithful to the characters and the plot sequencing. Some of the dialogue is changed, but the essence is there. The thing to remember is, if its good enough for Stephenie, why shouldn’t it be good enough for me?

(*personally I think the trailer is a bad representation of Rob/Kristen’s acting ability – and I feel that in the context of a whole scene, dialogue/banter in general will seem more natural and dynamic)