Twilight Newborns

In episode 47, we review The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner and the Eclipse Premiere cast’s fashions.

Intro

* “Devil Town” by Tony Lucca

Twilight News

* 7 million fans saw The Twilight Saga: Eclipse at midnight showings, totaling $30 million in box office already and breaking New Moon’s previous record of 26.3 million for midnight shows. Read more at EW.com.

* David Slade says thank you to the fans on Twilight Saga’s Facebook Page. Check it out here.

* Twilight Newborns’ Eclipse Premiere Fashion review. See exclusive photos at TwilightersAnonymous.com.

* Robert Pattinson talks about the pillow-biting in Breaking Dawn.  Read more at People.com.

* Review of Volvo game (LostinForks.com) and Burger King games.

Newborn News

* Poll: Who is your favorite newborn from the Bree Tanner novella?

* Poll: What do you think of Eclipse the Movie?

Meat of the Discussion: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner Review

* The effects of vampire overfeeding

* How cool is vampire venon? Great for fixing things around the house

* Bree’s relationship with Diego

* SMeyers’ vampires have no ties to their creator, unlike other vampire lore

* Victoria’s cleverness

* Would the battle at the end of Eclipse have gone differently if Fred had joined the fight?

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In episode 45, we discuss how awesome Edward is and Volvo’s new Twilight promotion.

Intro

* “Sucked out” by Superdrag

Twilight News

* New Volvo promotion at lostinforks.com starting June 22 for a chance to win the Volvo XC60, the model that appears in Eclipse.

* The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is released! Check out breetanner.com

* Stephenie Meyer releases her playlist for Bree Tanner. See more at stepheniemeyer.com

* “Yes Please” – Muse

* “Heads Will Roll” – Yeah Yeah Yeahs

* “Midnight and I” – White Rabbits

* “Now We Can See” – The Thermals

* “Falling In” – Ha Ha Tonka

* “Rocking Horse” – The Dead Weather

* “New Noise” – Refused

* “What If We Could” – Blue October

* “The Royal We” – Silversun Pickups

* “Count Me Out” – Meese

* “Blindness” – Metric

* “Set the Sails” – Dan Mangan

* David Slade gives a shoutout to fans on the official Twilight Saga Facebook page. See more at Twilight Saga on Facebook.

Snooki gives advice to Robert Pattinson. See more at MTV.com.

* Kristen Stewart quote controversy. See more at LaTimes.com.

* Ladies of Twilight in Vanity Fair. See more at TwilightLexicon.com.

Newborn News

* Poll: Who are you excited to see in the Eclipse movie?

* Newborns scope out Hot Topic and Suncoast

* Buy Twilight Newborns merch for Eclipse at CafePress

Meat – How awesome is Edward?

* Edward Cullen’s character profile on TwilightLexicon.com

* Edward’s best saga moments

* Edward is the gateway drug to Jacob

* Dream dates with Edward

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In episode 44, we discuss the character of Jasper Hale and Stephenie Meyer’s fansite press junket.

Intro

* You’re No Rock ‘N Roll Fun by Sleater-Kinney

Twilight News

* Stephenie Meyer’s Mini Press Junket. See more at stepheniemeyer.com.

* Eclipse Soundtrack. See more at eclipsesoundtrack.com

* Eclipse Poster featuring Xavier Samuel and the Newborns. See more at eclipsemovie.org.

* Ashley Greene and Kellen Lutz to return to Breaking Dawn. See more at mtv.com.

* Catherine Hardwicke weighs in on the Greene/Lutz renegotiations. See more at mtv.com.

* Robert Pattinson starts filming for Water for Elephants movie. See more at twilightish.com.

* Oprah and Twilight threesome interview for Eclipse. See more at oprah.com.

Newborn News

* Poll: What career do you think Jacob will pursue after the end of Breaking Dawn?

* Cafepress designs from Twilight Newborns

* Website of the Week: TwiFicPimps.blogspot.com

Meat of the Discussion: Jasper Hale

* Overview of Jasper Hale at TwilightLexicon.com

* Movie Jasper vs Book Jasper

* Did you like Jasper right away?

* Jasper’s appreciation of the Volturi

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In episode 43, we discuss Bill Condon as the director of Breaking Dawn, the Eclipse trailer featuring newborns and Renasty’s soul.

Intro

* Removed by Billy Burke. See more at Billy’s website.

Twilight News

* Summit Entertainment confirmed that Bill Condon will direct The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Read more at MTV.com.

* Stephenie Meyer will producer of Breaking Dawn. Read more at TwilightSource.com.

* Eclipse Trailer #2 that features Riley and the newborns. Watch it here.

* New Eclipse character posters. Read more on TwilightSagaMovies.com.

* Oprah’s upcoming show on Eclipse, featuring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. Read more at MTV.com.

* Billy Burke’s new single. Read more at billy’s website.

Newborn News

* Fan of Week: Kristi from Michigan

* Check out our Cafepress store and our forums

Meat of the Discussion: Renasty’s vampirism

* Is Renasty more her father’s daughter than her mother’s?

* Does Renasty have a soul?

* Comparison of Renasty to Rosemary’s Baby

Bonus link of Comedy Central’s Ugly Americans Twilight Proof. See more on the examiner.com.

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In Episode 42, we discuss Carlisle Cullen’s fortune and whether Jacob would take their money.

Intro

* “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran

Twilight News

* The Twilight Saga is on the American Library Association’s top 10 banned books. Read more at the TwilightLexicon.com.

* Kristen Stewart was quoted: “It felt really weird kissing someone else as Bella,” says Stewart. “I was like, ‘What the hell are you doing?’ It was a really strange experience—as it should have been.” Read more at the Twilight Examiner.

* Howard Shore is scoring Eclipse. Read more at the Twilight Examiner.

* Reshoots for Eclipse going as planned, according to Summit. Read more at MTV.com.

* Billy Burke working on a new album. Free download available at his website, billyburke.net

* Carlisle Cullen tops Forbes Fictional 15 as the richest literary character. Read more at forbes.com.

Newborn News

* Poll: Should Robert Pattinson play Kurt Cobain in an upcoming biopic?

* Visit our forums at twilightnewborns.com/forums

Meat of the Discussion – Jacob’s career

* Would Jacob take money from the Cullens?

* Is he like a parent to Renasty?

* Future career goals?

* Would Jacob and Renasty live on the reservation or with the Cullens or move away?

* Can Renasty be okay with the lifestyle Jacob can provide?

* Is Carlise’s money corrupting his children and grandchildren?

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In Episode 41, we discuss new New Moon pocket figurines and the similarities between Edward Cullen and Kurt Cobain.

Intro

* “Drain You” by Nirvana. Watch YouTube video of song here.

Twilight News

* New Moon DVD Release and short review of the director’s commentary

* Fun April Fool’s Rumors (See more at TwilightersAnoynmous.com)

* MTV Movie Awards. Please vote for New Moon!

* Announcement of Stephenie Meyer’s novella, “The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.” (See more at BreeTanner.com)

Newborn News

* Pocket Jacob broke foot during New Moon DVD release party

* Forums are coming!

* Fan of the Week: Brianna

Meat of the Discussion: Edward Cullen vs Kurt Cobain

* Wikipedia article on Kurt Cobain

* Vitamin R and Rainier Beer – Wikipedia article

* Similarities between small town Washington (Aberdeen and Forks)

* Rob Pattinson and fame

* Obsession with the Pacific Northwest

* My So Called Life (See episode 14 of the Twilight Newborns podcast)

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In Episode 40, we discuss our New Moon DVD party adventures at Borders and Walmart from the comfort of our car in a scary parking lot.

DVD Release Party:

* Borders DVD Release party

* Dej is safe for now

* Walmart’s cake

* Giving advice to lost souls on what version to buy

Review of Remember Me

A Brief Eclipse Trailer review

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In episode 39, we discuss the documentary, Robsessed, and Robert Pattinson’s Remember Me press interviews.

Intro

* Sparkly Vampire by the Rifftones. Watch their youtube video.

Twilight News

* Various Rob Pattinson interviews for Remember Me, out March 12. Catch up on Rob videos at Twilightish.com

* Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner present at the 82nd Academy Awards. Read more at TwilightersAnonymous.com

* Kellan Lutz doesn’t want Breaking Dawn to be 3D. Read more at MTVNews.com

* Chris Weitz and his use of religious iconography in New Moon Italian scenes. Read more at MTVNews.com

* Twilightish.com blog post about The Office’s Kevin cooking through the ‘Twilight Cookbook’ on a recent episode. Read more at Twilightish.com.

* New Moon DVD roundup from TwilightSeriesTheories.com

Newborn News

* Poll by Fan of the Week Emeritus Luxie, about the Flirty Girl Fitness Workout.

* Fan of the Week: Jodi from Facebook

* Christen’s review of the SkyBar New Moon Valentine’s Chocolates. See image at RenezzemeeKarlie’s Blog

Meat of the Discussion:  Robsessed, the Documentary

* The post to our review

* The movie’s MySpace page

* The lack of actual Robness in the film

* The price of fame and success

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In Episode 38, we discuss Bella’s mom, Renee Dwyer, and the Eclipse Script.

Intro

* The Mitch Hansen Band, “She is Brighter”

Twilight News

* Happy Birthday to Taylor Lautner! Feb 12

* Eclipse trailer to primeire in front of Remember Me, which opens March 12 (Official Movie Website)

* Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will be presenting at the Academy Awards March 7 (See more at Twilightish Blog)

* Rob Pattinson on the cover of Details, March 2010. (See more at the Detail Magazine’s Website)

* Vogue photo spread with Rob Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin (See more at Vogue.com)

* Robert back to work, on set of Bel Ami (See more at EclipseMovie.org)

* Walmart New Moon DVD: “Twilight Saga: New Moon Ultimate Fan Edition” has seven minutes of Eclipse footage (See more at Walmart.com)

Newborn News

* Call us on our voicemail: 513-252-2895

* review of Robsessed/Little Ashes on our website

* Facebook—Fan us!

* Christen Newborn calls out Kristen Stewart for trying to take Orlando Bloom 😀 (See more at TwilightishBlog.com)

Meat of the Discussion: Renee Higginbotham Dwyer

* See character description at Twilight Lexicon

* Why does she give up custody to Charlie?

* Who is the better parent: Charlie or Renee?

* Bella and Renee seem to be opposites

**Spoiler Section**

* Eclipse Script

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