Like Edward Cullen eyeballing a deer in the middle of the woods, you can be forgiven if you drool a bit while looking at the first official “Twilight” poster. It’s an MTV exclusive, it’s a thing of beauty, and it was photographed by 18-year-old wunderkind Joey Lawrence.
You can read our interview with Joey over on the MTV Movies page, but here’s an extra-juicy bit of news: Lawrence has signed on to shoot all the posters for “Twilight.” When I was on the set recently, virtually everyone I spoke with brought up plans for sequels, and if those dreams come true Joey would likely return as well. (Click the poster for the high-rez version!)
“Yeah,” he told us recently, swinging by our Santa Monica offices. “I’ll be doing all the next movies.”
Lawrence knew that the first poster had to focus on the key relationship of Edward and Bella, and said he’d like to keep the subsequent images focused on the characters and their couplings.
“I think they’ll probably be keeping the mood pretty dark and edgy still,” he said of his plan. “I’ve read the first script, and I know what happens in the next books just from talking to the actors, so the mood might change a little bit, but the style will stay the same.”
Lawrence also revealed that he’s been meeting with “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke, so that they can synchronize their overall plan.
“I think it’s going to be interesting with her,” insisted Lawrence, who hopes to become a director himself someday. “When I read the script, I realized this is not her kind of movie. Because she’s done like ‘Lords of Dogtown’ and ‘Thirteen,’ so when I read the script I was kind of like, ‘That’s a vampire movie,’ but then to find out that she was doing something with it, I think it’s going to be different than just a normal kind of teenage love story. I think it might be interesting to see.”
We’d expect nothing less, right Twilighters? I want to read the thoughts of each and every one of you (and believe me, we all do!), so here’s your TT question of the week: Is the poster, better, worse, or exactly as you imagined? What, if anything, would you have done differently than Joey?
And with Bella, you can see the love- and fragileness in her face. And even the way she's reached up to touch his chest is admirable. The lighting and angle of this shot shows every single emotion that the two people are trying to portray. It is truley a masterpiece, and I am so thrilled to see how the rest of the movies, and the posters turn out!♥
-Bella
like it doesn't look of high quality
it kinda looks like some fan photoshopped it
i mean robert's look is intense
but bella doesn't really look like she's part of it
the pic has to be taken of them actually together
it looks like u took a picture of kritsen and then robert and put it together
Just seeing this picture makes me want to see the movie even more, which is hard to beleave.
edward looks rediculous
the poster doesnt represent what the books are about at all. where's the love, innocence, beauty and urgency in the characters???
hannah, age 14
a fan of twilight in the largest way possible
kristen looks lovely aswel :)
great poster though, shows the dark-y-ness of it
BTW, I love the books, just bought the host while I was for my holiday in America.. The first day it was there!!! Ilove it, but Bella, Edward & Jacob forever..
i've been a fan since i was in 3 years agoo.
reseving my ticketss.
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I like how you didn't try to fit all of the other characters in. Not that I'm naming names. *cough harry potter cough*
I can't wait until the movie comes out (I might have to steal it before). I've watched the trailer dozens of times --- so I say it again. Great job! Love it :)
he is so protective the book was awsome and i bet the movie will be to EDWARDS #1 FAN also BELLAS #1 FAN i love the twilight series dont end them
-cant stand waiting for more
i wish i could be bella >.
but just a little thuing thats bothering me:they look like theyre not even in the same shot, like they're both totally zoned out. they should be more into eachother. I personally think that edward shouldve been doing his crooked smile. Its just so sexy. I love him So mUch! hopefullyu the movie will match up with the books, and better be either as good or a little better. AUG 2:BREAKING DAWN @ ALL BARNES AND NOBLES -MIDNIGHT.
but just a little thuing thats bothering me:they look like theyre not even in the same shot, like they're both totally zoned out. they should be more into eachother. I personally think that edward shouldve been doing his crooked smile. Its just so sexy. I love him So mUch! hopefullyu the movie will match up with the books, and better be either as good or a little better. AUG 2:BREAKING DAWN @ ALL BARNES AND NOBLES -MIDNIGHT
wow. for 18 years old this is absolutely fantastic. can't wait for the movie!!!!!!
I simply (well, maybe not so simply) think it ought to give more of a feeling about the book than just the romance- for me, the romance is the catalyst, but not the body. As I have said, this is just my opinion. Acquiesce or sneer as you please.
I specially love the way Edward's eyes are gold, which means he's not thirsty, LOL. I'm really excitd about the movie and I can't wait for the release of Breaking Dawn. I also hope they would film the other three books. :D it'd b great if they did.
seriously right now,
Jooey Lawrence is a genius.
I want this poster on my wall...so bad.
I think I do, but I'm still not sure.
I love Kristen as Bella, it really works.
But Robert still hasn't convinced me entirely that he's perfect for Edward. And to me, for this movie, the actor has to be perfect. I will be let down if he doesn't pull through. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. Robert, you have some convincing to do, so act well.
I love the poster, except that Edward's eyes are red.
His eyes are always described as either dark or golden; not red. So that's really the only thing I find wrong with it.
I love that he's being protective of her. That's really all that he does throughout the series.
I love how fragile she looks. That's esactly how Edward and really anyone (once they see her in gym) sees her.
I love this poster.
It works.
Looking to see more like these in the future.