Twilight Newborns

In episode 37, we discuss psychic vampires and the Hope For Haiti Telethon.

Intro

* “I am a Vampire” by Antsy Pants. Read more about the band on MySpace

Twilight News

* Happy Birthday to Michael Sheen (See more at TwilightGuide.com)

* Vanity Fair’s list of  Top Moneymakers of 2009. Rob #35, Kristen #37 (See more at VanityFair.com)

* FAME: Robert Pattinson comic book by Bluewater Productions (See more at NewMoonMovie.org)

* Hillywood Show review (See more at HillywoodShow.com)

* New Moon was nominated for four razzies (See more at razzies.com)

* Haiti Relief Telethon: Several Twilight Stars contributed. (See more at Twilightish.com)

* Anna Kendrick nominated for Oscar for Up in the Air (See more at MTV.com)

* DVD Special editions for Twilight New Moon Ready for preorder. DVD is released in the U.S. on March 20.

Newborn News

* Fans of the Week: Twilight_*_obsessed….. and Newbornman

* Call our voicemail at 513-252-2895

* Quiz: What turns Edward Cullen on?

Meat of the Discussion: Psychic Vampires

* A psychic vampire is a person or being who feeds off the life force of other living creatures

* Wikipedia entry on Psychic Vampires

* Different than sanguinarians (blood drinkers)

* Is Edward both a sanguarian and psychic vampire?

Bonus Links: The Shake Weight (See more at ShakeWeight.com) and Flirty Girl Fitness (See more at FlirtyGirlFitness.com)

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In episode 36, we discuss vampire lore and anticipated Breaking Dawn production.

Twilight News

* Anna Kendrick – Stirring the shiz between Robert Pattinson and George Clooney (See more at Twilightish.com)

* New Moon DVD Release Sat. March 20, 2010 (See more at Twilight Lexicon)

* Rob Pattinson rumored to be part of Haiti relief telethon (See more at Twilightish.com)

* Twilight Producer talks about the making of Breaking Dawn (See more at TwilightersAnoynmous.com)

* People’s Choice Award: Taylor Launter Wins Breakout Movie Actor Award, Twilight wins “Favorite Movie,” “Favorite Franchise,” and “Favorite On-Screen Team.” (See more at TwilightExaminer.com)

* The New Moon Parody by the Hillywood Show (Watch below now)

Newborn News

* Give us iTunes reviews!

* Call us at 513) 252-2895

* Fan of the Week: TwiCharmed

Meat of the Discussion: Vampire Lore

* Book: The Twilight Companion: The Unauthorized Guide to the Series by Lois H. Gresh. (See more at the publisher’s website)

* Importance of coffins and homeland dirt

* Use of coffins to bury the dead

* Comparing vampire bats to human vampires

Plea

* Watch The Dish hosted by Danielle Fishel on the Style Network!

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In episode 35, the Twilight Newborns discuss the year 2009 and new Pocket Alice and Pocket Jacob toys.

Intro

* Fake Robert Pattinson gives a shout-out to the Newborns for a great year of podcasting.

Twilight News

* New Moon was the most talked about movie on Facebook user status updates (see more at the Twilight Examiner)

* “Possibility” by Lykke Li  from the New Moon soundtrack could be a nomination for the Academy Awards best song in a movie (see more at MTV.com)

* Chris Weitz reveals Easter eggs in New Moon (See more at Twilight Source )

* Possible reality tv show in Forks Washington (See more at RobstenLovers.blogspot.com)

* Funny Robert Pattinson interview with GMTV (Watch this interview on YouTube. We discuss the part at the 2:45 mark)

* British women want to kiss Robert Pattinson under the mistletoe (See more at Pattinson Online)

* Ashley Greene and Robert Pattinson were both named in Interview magazine’s twenty most beautiful people of the decade.  Ashley was listed #2 and Rob #9. (See more at NewMoonMovie.org)

* Billy Burke interview on GMTV, talks about his ‘stache. (See more at theirishtwilightsisters.blogspot.com)

* Kellan Lutz to be the new face of Calvin Klein underwear (See more at RobstenLovers.blogspot.com)

* Taylor Launter’s performance on SNL (See more at TwilightLexicon)

* Birthdays: Jackson Rathbone turned 25. Stephenie Meyer turned 36.

Newborn News

* Songs from the movie, “How to Be,”  in order of appearance available on our site

* Poll: Whose d*ck in a box do you want for Christmas?

* Christmas gifts, including Pocket Alice and Pocket Jacob

* Website of the week: Heidi Sierra has a album of Twilight inspired music, Twilight Obsession. Check out her sound at www.heidisierra.net or www.myspace.com/heidisierramusic

* Fan of the week: UK Sandy

Meat of the Discussion – Year in Review

* What an amazing year 2009 has been!

* New Moon movie release

* Twilight DVD release

* TwiCon

* Pocket Edward adventures

Medley of Twilight Newborn parody songs from 2009

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In episode 34, the Twilight Newborns discuss New Moon listener reactions.

Intro – Forks Noel, a parody of Jingles Bells

Twilight News

New Moon:

New Moon hits Estimated international cumulative is now up to $243 million (see more at NewMoonMovie.org)http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/11/new-moon-tops-473-7-worldwide/

Chris Weitz choose the color of the Volvo to be black to look different than twilight and symbolizing ‘darkness’

Chris Weitz may give out orientation guide to fans for free (See more at MTV.com)

DVD details: To include commentary by Taylor, Rob and Kristen and Weitz. 20 minutes of deleted scenes. (See more on MTV.com)

Twilight soundtrack nominated for a Grammy (See more at )

Eclipse

Eclipse cast played Twilight Board Game, according to Peter Facinelli on the Rachael Ray Show.

Breaking Dawn

Wyck Godfrey, Twilight producer, says Breaking Dawn will happen (See more at makingof.com)

Robert Pattinson

MTV interview: Robert Pattinson’s new year’s resolution is to be less self depreciating, jealous at Taylor’s new body (See more at MTV.com)

Pocket Edward was introduced Robert Pattinson on the Today Show

ThinkingofRob.com organizing fans against paparazzi abuse of Rob Pattinson

http://thinkingofrob.com/2009/12/05/paps-the-fans-fight-back-he-doesnt-want-this-neither-do-we/

Taylor Launter

Has been cast Max Steel – “popular” franchise based on a 1990’s action figure. (See more at NewMoonMovie.org) http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/12/taylor-lautner-lands-role-as-max-steel-in-huge-new-action-hero-flick/

Newborn News

See our post of the New Moon soundtrack in order of the movie.

Poll: Who portrayed their character the best in New Moon?

Spread the word about Twilight Newborns

Meat of the Discussion – Listener reactions

Cari_tx’s live report from the Houston, Texas, Hot Topic Tour. See more at Cari’s blog at

Voicemail from fan of the week emeritus, Sarah from Fort Wayne, Indiana

Facebook comment: Diana “absolutely LOVED it! My husband went with me and he enjoyed it as well. The special effects were awesome! I just hated the way they ended it. I know it was a good way to get everyone waiting for part 3!”

Facebook comment: Kathleen “loved New Moon. It was much better than Twilight including the acting, script, soundtrack and the backing colour. Chris Weitz is a utter genius! I actually liked the way it ended…It was like a cliff-hanger but it wasnt like it said to be continued…which i totally hate in movies. So I think iChris Weitz ended it smoothly :)”

Facebook comment: Lara from Denver: “Chris Weitz … please be my boyfriend! ;-} He’s a super-genius to take my least favorite book in the series and make it such an AWESOME movie! I hope he gets to direct Breaking Dawn. I even felt a little tinge of pity for poor Jacob at the end ;-< so I KNOW this was good!!

Website comment: Luxie: “Wow Melissa, Christen… you girls are dedicated! And we love you for it!!! I too agree that the vamp makeup was a bit clownish/technicolor at times. I agree too ’bout the Volturi scene…..
Why couldn’t Alice fight back (a little at least?) And damn… did Edward get his @$ handed to him or what? Maybe it was due to him being weak from not feeding regularly when he was in hiding, away from Bella. In the book doesn’t Bella mention (on the way home when she thinks she’s dreaming) that ‘her Edward’ was usually more well fed… she was taking about his eyes being black….That reminds me…. what color were Edward’s eyes in Voltera? Were they golden? ‘Cause they shoulda been black, right?

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In episode 34, the Twilight Newborns discuss New Moon listener reactions.

Intro

* “Forks Noel,” a parody of Jingles Bells

In this special edition of the Twilight Newborns podcast, we give a review of the Twilight Saga: New Moon. Please be forwarned, full of **SPOILERS**

Christen and Melissa review in random order:

* Billy Burke/Charlie Swan

* Kristen Stewart/Bella Swan

* Robert Pattinson/Edward Cullen

* Taylor Lautner/Jacob Black

* Rachelle Lefevre/Victoria

* Volturi Gang

* Wolf Pack

* Special effects

* Team Humans

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In episode 32, we discuss the upcoming New Moon movie, Stephenie Meyer’s scheduled appearance on the Oprah Winfry Show and Bella’s engagement ring.

Intro

* “All the Single Babies,”  a parody of All the Single Ladies by Beyonce

Twilight News

* New Moon less than two weeks away for United States

* Taylor Swift in Saturday Night Live Twilight parody (See Twilight Lexicon for more info and to watch the parody)

* New Moon Mall Tour at Hot Topic – Los Angles was first stop (Read more at NewMoonMovie.org)

* Stephenie Meyer on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday, November 13th (Read more at NewMoonMovie.org)

* Vanity Fair photos/interview with Rob Pattinson – corn on the cob and lobster Rob (See more at VanityFair.com)

Newborn news

* Twilight Newborns attending an advanced screening cuz we shelled out the cash

* Poll: What should Edward Cullen be for Halloween?

* Fan of the Week: Jaz from Indiana via voicemail

Meat of the Discussion – Edward’s Mother’s Ring

* Eclipse chapter 20 “Compromise” (See chapter summary at TwilightLexicon.com)

* How does Edward get the ring?

* Would Edward lie to Bella to get her to wear something nice?

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In episode 31, we discuss New Moon merchandise and the Cullens as hoarders.

Intro

* Twilight Parody of the song, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba

Twilight news

* New Moon soundtrack is out. Released early due to demand. (Get more from MTV.com)

* Self Magazine spread with Kellan Lutz, Ashely Greene and Rachelle Lefevre (Read more at Self Magazine Online)

* People Magazine Collector’s Edition New Moon Issue is on sale now (Read more at People.com)

* New New Moon Merchandise at Hot Topic (See what they have at HotTopic.com)

* Official Twilight Twitter at twitter.com/twilight

* Summit announces New Moon run time as 2 hours and 10 minutes (Read more at NewMoonMovie.org)

Newborn news

* Winner of Team Essay Contest: Luxie

* Christen on Twitter at twitter.com/ChristenNewborn

* New Moon movie plans. Near Cincinnati? email us at twilightnewborns AT gmail dot com

* Poll: Who got the coolest New Moon character poster ?

Meat of the Discussion: The Cullens as hoarders

* See A&E’s Hoarders (a TV show about hoarding)

* Definition of compulsive hoarding (See Wikipedia)

* Is hoarding why the Cullens leave town?

* Is Esme getting help?

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In Episode 30, we talk about Edward Cullen as a party pooper and Kristen Stewart’s Interview Magazine article

Intro

* Spoof of Bella and Edward as Debbie Downer from Saturday Night Live. (Watch a real Debbie Downer clip from Hulu.com here)

Twilight News

* Kristen Stewart in Interview Magazine (Read story at InterviewMagazine.com)

* Jackson Rathbone injured on the set of Eclipse but is okay (Read more at MTV.com)

* Taylor Launter is embarrassed by all the attention of his new body (See Chicago Tribute)

* Dakota Fanning leaving Vancouver. (see more at OnTheFlix.com)

* Ashley Greene is on twitter at twitter.com/AshleyMGreene

* Alex Rice has been cast as Sue Clearwater (see more at EclipseMovie.org)

* New Moon the Soundtrack

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE — MEET ME ON THE EQUINOX

BAND OF SKULLS — FRIENDS

THOM YORKE — HEARING DAMAGE

LYKKE LI — POSSIBILITY

THE KILLERS — A WHITE DEMON LOVE SONG

ANYA MARINA — SATELLITE HEART

MUSE — I BELONG TO YOU (NEW MOON REMIX)

BON IVER & ST. VINCENT — ROSYLN

BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB — DONE ALL WRONG

HURRICANE BELLS — MONSTERS

SEA WOLF — THE VIOLET HOUR

OK GO — SHOOTING THE MOON

GRIZZLY BEAR — SLOW LIFE

EDITORS — NO SOUND BUT THE WIND

ALEXANDRE DESPLAT — NEW MOON (THE MEADOW)

* Preorder on Amazon.com

* Also preorder on iTunes. (Read more about bonus songs at MTV.com)

Newborn News

* Twilight Newborns Contest extended to October 7. Write to us and talk about your favorite Team! Read more details here.

* Visit our Cafepress store

* Our Voicemail: (513) 252-2895

* Poll: Besides Jacob, which Team Wolf Pack member would you want to be in the doghouse with?

* Fan of the Week: Brewers_rock from iTunes

Meat of the Discussion: Edward Cullen as a Party Pooper

* Do the Cullens keep Edward around because of his gift?

* Edward as Emo

* Piano-playing

* Compatibility of Edward and Bella as homebodies

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In episode 29, we discuss the New Moon trailer that premiered at the MTV VMAs and late 19th Century Chicago as described in Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City.

Intro

* Parody of Pat Benatar’s We Belong

Twilight News

* New Moon trailer premiering at the VMAs (Watch the trailer here at twilightthemovie.com)

* “Meet on the Equinox” song by Death Cab for Cutie (Listen to the song here at mtv.com)

* Kristen Stewart’s wig on Eclipse

* New Moon showtimes on sale in select U.S. locations. Buy tickets now.

* Team Jacob and Team Edward corn mazes in Utah (Read more at DeseretNews.com)

* Kellan Lutz and Peter Facinelli go to yoga together (Read more at CullenBoysAnonymous.com)

* Bella Swan’s birthday – September 13

* Renesmee Carlie Cullen’s birthday – September 10

* Boo Boo Stewart has been cast as Seth Clearwater in Eclipse (See an interview with him at TwilightLexicon.com)

Newborn News

* New Pocket Edward Youtube video – Watch it here!

* Fan of the week: iamatwihard

* Twilight Newborn contest until Sept 30! Essay: What Team are you on and why? Email us at twilightnewborns AT gmail.com

Meat of the Discussion: Edward Masen’s Chicago as described in The Devil in the White City

* Wikipedia entry about The Devil in the White City

* Wikipedia entry about 1893 Chicago’s World Fair

* Chicago at the time was somewhere a person could easily go missing and many did

* Very dirty, crowded and chaotic – stockyards were a major tourist attraction

* The Jungle by Upton Sinclair also describes Chicago during Edward’s human time. See the Wikipedia entry about The Jungle.

* Similarities between serial killers and vampires

* Edward’s parents may have met at the Chicago World’s Fair

* H.H.Holmes – first American serial killer. Could he have been a vampire hiding his victims’ remains?

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In Episode 28, we discuss Team Jacob, Robsten and Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria

Intro:

* Parody of ‘Come to My Window’ by Melissa Etheridge

Twilight News

* Bryce Dallas Howard replaces Rachelle Lefevre (See more at LA Times)

* Taylor Lautner featured in second New Moon trailer (Watch trailer at at Twilightthemovie.com)

* New Moon soundtrack news: Death Cab for Cutie to be first single. (See StephenieMeyer.com for more)

* New action figure dolls for New Moon (See NewMoonMovie.org for more)

* Teen Choice Awards – Rob Pattinson wins Hottest Hottie (See TeenChoiceAwards.com for more)

* Rob Pattinson driving a Porsche

* New Moon game

* Robsten rumors

* Eclipse has begun filming!

Newborn News

* Poll: Besides Edward, which is the hottest Twilight Man Hunk?

* Christen debunking werewolf myths

Meat of the Discussion: Team Jacob

* What does it mean to be Team Jacob

* The importance of identifying Team in the fandom

New Twilight Newborn Contest:

* Essay: What Team are you on and why? Respond by Sept 30.

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