When Summit Entertainment went all-in on adapting the entire Twilight series for cinemas, a decision was made to hire a new director for each sequel to help make the ambitious annual release plan a reality. For the third chapter, HARD CANDY and 30 DAYS OF NIGHT helmer David Slade was hired to inject more horror and drama into the most romantic franchise in Hollywood. This week’s Franchisography brings you the whole story behind 2010’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE.

Journalist and recovered Twilight fan Shania Russell joins our hosts this week to uncover secret origins and ponder the chilling idea of a Twilight Netflix series.

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