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?
It's perfect!
I really like the lighting and the way Robert looks like he's sort of protecting her. Very Edward. And you can almost see the desperation on Kristen's face. Very Bella. They both look amazing.
All in all, it's a very "in character" shot.
However, i think it would be a cool shot if she was looking up at Edward and him looking out still or maybe both looking at each other but not changing the expressions. Just suggestions for like other pictures. This is perfect though.
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Honestly, that's all i can say! This poster is amazing! Extra points to the designer! 18 or not, this is fantasitc work!
The essence of the book is really captured and i really love their expressions. Only problem with it: Bella's hand. It looks un-dead or something. Maybe you forgot to airbrush it!
Just Kiddin'
Anyways, this is really great and i cant wait for the movie! December wont ever come fast enough!
You should concider making some desktop backgrounds or screensavers or something to go with this. Many Twilighters, including myself, would LOVE to have a beautiful picture, like this poster, on our desktops!
Any chance you'll make one?
Whatever the case, just remember that this poster ROCKS! Great job!
that looks awesome!
but i do agree with some people about Edward.
I kind of wanted to see more of him
but its fine
Bella looks amazing
just how i pictured it
no complaints here!
I do think that Bella's face doesnt completely match her hand, but man it is still such a great photo.
Especially Edward [Rob], nummy....
Also, it may be my eyes, but i think it kinda looks like Bella and Edward were photo chopped together.
but i am still loving it.
Edwards eyes look so amazing.
And Bella looks so beautiful.
I can't wait to see more!
I hope there are some pictures of they looking at each other instead of looking away from each other.
I LOVE it... the lighting plays up Robert's defined cheek bones really well. And Kristen is just gorgeous! I can't wait until it comes out!
OMG, it's just perfect...
Kristen looks georgeous, Robert and his golden eyes *dies*
Love it...Great job Joey :D
PS I got the link from the lex.
so,, idk. it looks..odd,, but still incredible at the same time. it doesnt scream twilight, but it shows how twilight is reflected. so,, thumbs uhp on the pik:)
Beautiful.
Breath-taking.
Amazing.
Gorgeous.
I could go on & on
A big thanks to MTV and Larry for Twilight Tuesdays and all the coverage. I am now Twilight obsessed to the point of distraction. :)
it's horrible!!
fan photoshoped posters are waaaaaaaay better!
besides, Robert is NOT Edward.. *tear*
Kristen looks pretty on the shot
but, i totally hate it!
but edward's pose its awsome.. either way the hand and the gap beetween them makes it look not that intenses :D
I want to see more pictures though.
I want to see his arms open. Maybe him looking at her??? Idk.