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In 2008, the first "Twilight" movie — based on a novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer — hit theaters, made stars out of the two young leads Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, and became one of the biggest young adult sensations in modern cinematic history. The story begins when Stewart's socially awkward teen Bella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her dad Charlie (Billy Burke), the police chief of the small town; her whole world turns sideways when she meets Edward Cullen (Pattinson), a handsome but mysterious high school student hiding an enormous secret. (He's a vampire. That's the secret.)

Across five movies — "Twilight" and its "Twilight Saga" sequels "New Moon," "Eclipse," and parts one and two of "Breaking Dawn" — we watch as Bella and Edward navigate the difficulties of a relationship between a human teenager and a century-old vampire masquerading as a regular teenager, dealing with all...

Kristen Stewart‘s career was already underway when she was cast as Bella in the Twilight franchise. However, the movie took her star power to an entirely new level.

Before she landed the massive role though, Kristen had to beat out some very talented actresses.

Considering the popularity of the Twilight books, everyone wanted a chance to appear in the movies. Of course, the role (one of the biggest in Hollywood in recent memory) ultimately went to Kristen, but she faced stiff competition.

It’s been more than a decade since the 34-year-old star last shared the screen with the likes of Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson in the massively popular young adult series.

Now, she’s gearing up to return to the world of vampire dramas alongside Oscar Isaac in a thriller called Flesh of the Gods.

The new project is eagerly anticipated, but Twilight will always be the...

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Whether it makes you say “Oh my God” or “Sounds about right,” the fact is that Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight was released 20 years ago. To celebrate, publisher Little Brown Books will be releasing two collectible editions of the first book and a box set of the series.

As reported by People, the 20th-anniversary release, announced today, will be available on Sept. 30, 20 years to the week of the original book’s publication.

Twilight‘s popularity made the role of Jacob Black one of the hottest in Hollywood when the movies were first announced, and the role ultimately sent Taylor Lautner‘s career into overdrive when he booked it.

The 33-year-old actor played the popular young werewolf who vied for Bella Swan’s (Kristen Stewart) heart across five movies, starting with the first in 2008.

He beat out quite a few actors to land the role. However, Taylor actually almost lost the part when it was time to film the second movie.

In fact, another star even implied that they were taking the role over… What happened and why was Taylor‘s role in danger?

We were curious about who else could have brought Jacob to life and did some digging. In the process, we discovered three stars who were up for that part, including author Stephenie Meyer‘s first choice, the actor who...

Twilight is one of those cult-classic film franchises that we’ll still be talking about years from now! That’s thanks in large part to it’s talented (and quite wealthy) cast.

Based on author Stephenie Meyer‘s novels, the franchise helped to lay the groundwork for a new generation of fantasy blockbusters. It also set up its stars for a successful run in Hollywood.

Of course, some of the most recognizable stars from the franchise are the three main leads – Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. However, the rest of the Cullen family and several other stars from the franchise have also enjoyed successful careers in Hollywood.

We decided to check out what sort of fortunes the stars have amassed, and you might be surprised by where some of the actors fall on the list. The top earner beats the closest competition by $20 million!

Check out the richest...

Lionsgate has released its third quarter financial results after the spinoff of the media giant’s studio business into a separately traded stock.

The studio, led by CEO Jon Feltheimer, posted a sharply narrowed net loss attributable to shareholders at $21.9 million, compared to a year-earlier loss at $107.4 million when Lionsgate at the time reported on the impact of the earlier Hollywood writers and actors strikes on its content production and release pipeline.

During the latest quarter to Dec. 31, 2024, overall revenue fell to $970.5 million, against $975.1 million in the same period of last year. That blew past an analyst estimate for $922 million in overall third quarter revenues by $48 million.

Lionsgate posted an adjusted earnings per-share at 28 cents, which surpassed the analyst estimate by 21 cents. And the studio’s adjusted Oibda came to $144.2 million, against a year-earlier $151 million, which well exceeded the Wall Street estimate for $104 million in adjusted Oibda.

Lionsgate is the studio behind John Wick,...

One might say that the universe is like one giant cosmic web where everything is connected to everything in one way or the other. It’s like, every decision we make goes on to become a part of a huge interconnected dance. Maybe that’s why they say a time traveler shouldn’t move even a chair in the past. Take Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Ellen DeGeneres’ downfall for example. Is there any way these two polar opposite events in pop culture history can be connected? Well, you’re in for a surprise.

Dakota Johnson on The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Credits: Syndication

A series of events took place over the years since the unfortunate and heart-breaking September 11 attacks. Let’s take a look into how these attacks resulted in a domino effect that went on to take down Ellen DeGeneres and raise Christopher Nolan.

9/11 attacks, My Chemical Romance, and...

The role of Edward Cullen was one of the most coveted in Hollywood when it came time to cast the Twilight movies. Everyone wanted a chance to bring the iconic vampire to life.

Of course, the role went to Robert Pattinson, but he faced some stiff competition. In fact, he very nearly wasn’t selected.

At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies. However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke revealed that there were shocking concerns that could have cost him the role.

Thankfully, the studio saw reason and agreed to cast Robert. He played the lead, sparkling vampire in the blockbuster adaptations of author Stephenie Meyer‘s novels. Of course, he was the right choice. Here’s proof: We recently learned that he is responsible for one of the first movie’s most iconic lines,...

I’ll never forget the first time I dove into the Twilight Saga. It was one of those nights where the buzz was palpable, and it seemed like the universe was urging me to jump on the bandwagon. Everyone was talking about it—like it was the thing you had to do just to stay relevant. A time when Team Edward and Team Jacob were as hotly debated as Coke vs. Pepsi, and the mere mention of ‘Twilight’ could spark a passionate argument among your friends.

To be honest, I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either. The entire saga left me with mixed feelings, like biting into a chocolate bar and realizing it’s been in the fridge a bit too long—still sweet, but just not quite right.

Twilight | Credit: Summit Entertainment

The allure of Twilight was undeniable, sure. It made waves, shaped a generation,...

Robert Pattison opens up on whether Twilight ruined the vampire genre ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The blockbuster Twilight movies, Starring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner, were adaptations of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight book series. After release, the films became a cultural phenomenon.

More than 15 years since the first movie’s release, Twilight is still very relevant and much-loved. On the other hand, some people believe the films ruined the vampire genre, and Robert, who played the central role of Edward Cullen, is aware of those opinions. Here’s what we said about it.

Robert Pattinson On Twilight Still Being Relevant Almost 20 Years Later

During a conversation with GQ Spain, the Batman star opened up about how there are still conversations about Twilight even though the first film was released decades ago. He revealed that even now, people keep telling him that “Twilight ruined the vampire genre.” His response to it?...

Robert Pattinson weighed in on the enduring popularity of the Twilight franchise and directly responded to its haters.

The 38-year-old actor became a household name playing Edward Cullen, the glittery vampire who falls in love with Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), in the big-screen adaptation of Stephenie Meyer‘s novels.

Years after the final movie premiered in theaters, fans are still as passionate about the series as ever. In a new interview, Robert shared his thoughts on the “fascinating phenomenon.”

He also had some thoughts about anyone who thinks that Twilight “ruined the vampire genre.”

Keep reading to find out more…

In a translated interview with GQ Spain, Robert admitted to being surprised by the franchise’s staying power.

“I find it a fascinating phenomenon. I mean, I can’t believe it. I think this renaissance has emerged in Korea and has happened a bit like with K-pop, which has taken off in Korea,...

Robert Pattinson laughed off any continued hatred against the “Twilight” franchise in a translated interview for GQ Spain. The actor debuted as the vampire Edward Cullen in 2008’s “Twilight,” which launched a $3.3 billion movie franchise across five movies and turned Pattinson and co-star Kristen Stewart into global superstars.

“I love that people keep telling me, ‘Man, ‘Twilight’ ruined the vampire genre,'” Pattinson said in the interview. “Are you still stuck on that shit? How can you be sad about something that happened almost 20 years ago? It’s crazy.”

When Pattinson last spoke to GQ in 2022, he revealed that he wanted the original “Twilight” movie to be as edgy and emo as possible. He was 21 years old at the time and feeling young adult angst, but his vision for the movie didn’t sit right with the studio.

“I wanted to make it as arty as possible,” Pattinson said at the time.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon sees Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) breaking up at the beginning, and Bella spends a large part of the movie hearing and seeing Edward. However, this raises some questions as it’s known that Edward can’t access Bella’s mind. Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight universe brings together vampires, werewolves, and humans, with key changes to the first two. The vampires and werewolves in the world of Twilight are unlike their traditional depictions, and one of the biggest (and most controversial) changes to vampires is that each of them has unique powers.

The powers of the vampires in Twilight go from very useful and interesting to completely useless and irrelevant. The set of powers of each vampire is unique, and Edward’s is all about reading minds. It’s revealed in Twilight that Edward was drawn to Bella due to the smell of...

No matter how many times you’ve binged the Twilight movies, we bet that there’s a lot that you don’t know about them.

The iconic film franchise, inspired by Stephenie Meyer‘s novels about glittering vampires and werewolves, catapulted Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner to international fame.

We’re still talking about the movies in 2025, and there’s so much that we’re still learning about them.

For instance, did you know that a very famous Harry Potter star was in the running for a role? A High School Musical actor also auditioned for a popular part. In fact, one popular actress was in the running to play three different parts and never got cast.

Another Oscar-winning actress was ultimately “glad” not to be cast as Bella after she auditioned for the part.

Several actresses had to wear wigs, a key role was almost recast after...

Twilight is coming back to life with an animated TV show, which has the potential to be better than the movie thanks to its source novel, but it’s doomed to repeat the worst Edward and Bella mistake. The 2000s saw a rise in the popularity of teen fantasy romance novels, and one that became a worldwide phenomenon was Twilight. Stephenie Meyer’s novel of vampires, werewolves, and humans coexisting made way for a saga with four main novels, a novella, a reimagining novel, and a retelling of Twilight.

The success of Twilight led to a movie series that, although it expanded the books’ fanbase, highlighted the flaws of the characters and stories. Now, over a decade after the release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, Twilight is returning with an animated TV show that will tell the events of the first book but with a twist. Instead of adapting Twilight,...

Twilight is coming back to life with an animated TV show on Netflix but based on another book in the saga, and thanks to one reveal in it, the show can be a lot darker and better. Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight book series was a huge pop culture phenomenon in the 2000s, and its massive popularity led to its film adaptation. However, although the movies made the world of Twilight even more popular and the fanbase grew, they also highlighted the biggest flaws in the story of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, drawing a lot of controversy.

The Twilight Saga began in 2008 and ended in 2012, but the popularity of the movies hasn’t decreased. Meyer kept the world of Twilight alive with the novella The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner and the gender-bent novel Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined, and it’s now expanding to TV. Netflix is now...

The trailer for Love Me unveils more of the post-apocalyptic romance movie. The upcoming release, which is the debut feature of co-writers and co-directors Sam and Andy Zuchero, stars Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun as a buoy and a satellite who assign themselves human forms and fall in love after humanity's end. Early Love Me reviews coming out of the movie's premiere at Sundance in January 2024 have been mixed, resulting in the movie so far earning a 47% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Bleecker Street has now debuted the official trailer for Love Me online. The trailer kicks off by following the initiation of the connection between the two artificial intelligences as they experiment with using virtual avatars inspired by YouTubers who are also played by Stewart and Yeun. As their bond strengthens and they learn about the world through whatever information survives on the Internet, they begin to develop more of...

Is it possible for a franchise to be both underrated and wildly beloved? When it comes to literature for kids and middle grade readers, the answer is a clear "yes." A few massive pop cultural flashpoints aside, modern kid lit seems to be full of super-popular titles that earn millions of young fans but barely register on the radar of adults. Rick Riordan's "Camp Half-Blood Chronicles" appears to be one of these. The books, which center on the sassy son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson, and the friends and rivals he meets at a camp for demigods, have more than 180 million copies in print, according to Disney. However, if you're over the age of 35, you may not have heard of them -- until about a year ago.

In December 2023, Disney+ debuted the first season of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," a buzzed-about adaptation of Riordan's book "The Lightning Thief" that...

The fantasy streaming wars have found romantasy rivals in Fourth Wing and Quicksilver. Both Netflix and Amazon vying for dominance in the exploding romantasy subgenre.

Netflix is adapting Quicksilver, while Amazon has acquired the rights to Fourth Wing. The success of these shows will hinge on their ability to capture the best parts of the books while navigating the complexities of long-term storytelling in the competitive streaming landscape. Fourth Wing could be Amazon's major success following the cancellation of Shadow and Bone.

Amazon's Fourth Wing Show Will Help It Compete Against Netflix's Quicksilver Adaptation Both Shows Are Adaptations Of Romantasy Books Which Are Exploding In Popularity

Following its viral success on BookTok, Callie Hart's Quicksilver has been optioned for a Netflix adaptation. The romantasy novel, blending fantasy with romance, debuted at #1 on Amazon. Netflix has not yet revealed whether Quicksilver will be adapted as a film or a series. However,...

The role of Bella Swan was one of the hottest in Hollywood when it came time to cast the Twilight franchise. Everyone wanted to play her, and a lot of stars auditioned for the chance.

Of course, the role (one of the biggest in Hollywood in recent memory) ultimately went to Kristen Stewart, but she faced stiff competition.

It’s been more than a decade since the 34-year-old star last shared the screen with the likes of Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson in the massively popular young adult series.

Now, she’s gearing up to return to the world of vampire dramas alongside Oscar Isaac in a thriller called Flesh of the Gods.

The new project is eagerly anticipated, but Twilight will always be the role that turned Kristen into a household name.

She’s so closely related to the part. However, like any other role in Hollywood, there was...

While the Twilight novels garnered lukewarm reviews among critics, this did little to hinder its sale, given its immense popularity among young adults. The IP’s mainstream appeal further escalated after the live-action adaptations, which, for better or worse, cemented Robert Pattinson as one of the most polarizing figures in Hollywood at the time.

Bella and Edward in Twilight | Credit: Summit Entertainment

When asked about his viewpoint on Stephenie Meyer’s Vampire IP, George R.R. Martin, who is no stranger to this genre, clarified why he hasn’t delved into these novels.

Twilight isn’t exactly up George R.R. Martin’s alley The Twilight Saga | Credit: Summit Entertainment

Despite its immense commercial success, the Twilight books and its live-action adaptations weren’t unanimously celebrated by everyone, especially its lead characters, Bella and Edward. Although Vampires have enjoyed a pretty rich history in fiction, the concept of sparkly vampires didn’t sound intriguing to many,...

The Twilight movie franchise is officially 16 years old!

Based on the popular Stephenie Meyer books, the first film premiered in November 2008, followed by four more movies.

In fact, if you didn’t know, an animated Twilight TV series is currently in the works at Netflix!

Over the years, some of the stars have gotten married and started families, and there are several cast members who have become parents for the first time, or even expanded their families.

We have gathered all of the main stars of the franchise who are parents and who have welcomed new children since the franchise ended 11 years ago.

Scroll through the list of Twilight stars who have had children in the years since the franchise first began…...

With a DC franchise and films from Christopher Nolan, Robert Eggers and the Safdie brothers under his belt, some people will still always know Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen.

The actor, who made his breakout performance in the 2008 feature adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight, had a recent fan encounter with someone who thought he’d gone into early retirement after the five-film franchise concluded in 2012.

In an interview with The New York Times, Pattinson recalled an airport employee recently asking him, “Hey, you’re the guy from Twilight. Why’d you stop acting?”

“I was like … ‘I’m Batman?'” he recounted. “She just laughed.”

Pattinson and Kristen Stewart starred as 104-year-old vampire Edward and his teen girlfriend Bella Swan in the book-to-film saga, which included New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), Breaking Dawn — Part 1 (2011) and Breaking Dawn — Part 2 (2012).

Robert Pattinson in The Batman.

After making his DC debut as Bruce Wayne...

Exclusive: In heated competition, Netflix has optioned the rights to Callie Hart’s fantasy romance BookTok phenom novel Quicksilver. Deadline hears this is a 7-figure deal.

Elizabeth Cantillon will produce for The Cantillon Company. Hart will be executive producer. WME brokered the deal.

TikTok’s mention of Quicksilver amassed 3 million views in the first two months alone. Hart is the author of the Blood & Roses and Dirty Nasty Freaks series. Quicksilver, the first title in the Fae & Alchemy series, became a number one bestseller on Amazon after debuting last summer. It’s about a human rebel who binds herself to a handsome Fae warrior after inadvertently reopening a gateway between realms.

Publishing rights to the Quicksilver trilogy were sold by WME in a 10-bidder auction to Leah Hultenschmidt at Forever (Grand Central Publishing). UK rights were sold to Molly Powell at Hodderscape. Quicksilver will be re-released in paperback on...

After being pigeonholed as a certain type of actor for a number of years, Kristen Stewart's movies have showcased that she is an incredible talent of immense versatility. The American actress got her start early, earning acclaim at the tender age of 12 years old for her role in David Fincher's thriller Panic Room. She continued her career with a number of teen roles before becoming a household name thanks to her role as Bella Swan in the Twilight movie franchise.

Like with her Twilight costar Robert Pattinson, the popular but critically derided movies helped and hurt Stewart's career, leading her to reinvent herself as an indie actor, willing to take on bold and challenging roles. Since then, Stewart has emerged as one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation, working alongside talented filmmakers and even scoring her first Oscar nomination. While there is a long and...

While the Twilight movies ranked lower than some other beloved young fantasy series, like Harry Potter, the incredibly popular franchise still has plenty of fans who continue to debate which are the worst and best movies in the saga. Vampires are traditionally depicted as tragic, romantic, and dark creatures, but Stephenie Meyer changed the world of the fanged supernatural beings with her unique vision seen in her novels. Twilight introduced the audience to Edward Cullen, a vampire who fed off animal blood and whose skin sparkled under the sunlight. However, it was Edward's romance with moral teenager Bella Swan that gripped readers.

In 2008, Twilight made the jump to the big screen with Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, becoming an even bigger phenomenon than the books. The success of the first movie helped to launch a franchise that opened the mythology of this supernatural world...

The Twilight Saga is one of the most popular franchises the entertainment industry has seen, and here’s where to stream each Twilight movie. While vampires had been portrayed as romantic figures prior to Stephanie Meyer's breakout series of teen fantasy books, going all the way back to Bram Stoker's Dracula, the author offered a very different spin on the creatures with her massive hit, Twilight. The Twilight books and movies follow Bella Swan, a teenage loner who falls in love with the mysterious Edward Cullen, who hides a shocking secret: he and his family are vampires, but unlike traditional vampires, they only drink animal blood and their skin sparkles under the sun.

The Twilight novels were a massive hit, so it was no surprise that they got film adaptations, with Kristen Stewart playing Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson bringing Edward Cullen to life. Although the Twilight movies weren’t a success with critics,...

Chaske Spencer opened up about the new animated Twilight series in development at Netflix.

Back in September 2024 we learned that the streaming platform was working on the show, which is expected to focus on author Stephenie Meyer‘s 2020 novel “Midnight Sun.” The book retells the first novel from Edward Cullen’s point of view.

In a recent interview, Chaske – who played Sam Uley, the leader of the werewolf pack – reacted to the news about the show and revealed if he was interested in reprising his role.

Keep reading to find out more…

Speaking to TV Insider, Chaske seemed unaware of the new show. However, he said that he’d tune in to watch.

However, he isn’t interested in reprising his role.

“I’m too old. I’m too old for Sam,” he reflected. “Even the voice… I think you can find a younger, better-in-shape actor to do that.”

Learn more about the new series.

Years after the final movie premiered in theaters, we’re still obsessed with Twilight! That’s thanks in large part to it’s talented (and quite wealthy) cast.

Based on author Stephenie Meyer‘s novels, the franchise helped to lay the groundwork for a new generation of fantasy blockbusters. It also set up its stars for a successful run in Hollywood.

Of course, some of the most recognizable stars from the franchise are the three main leads – Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. However, the rest of the Cullen family and several other stars from the franchise have also enjoyed successful careers in Hollywood.

We decided to check out what sort of fortunes the stars have amassed, and you might be surprised by where some of the actors fall on the list. The top earner beats the closest competition by $20 million!

Check out the richest stars from the Twilight...

Twilight Saga Is Streaming On Hulu (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

The Twilight Saga is one of the most-viewed film series in the world. Developed by Paramount Pictures, the series debuted in 2008 and ran for five movies, releasing one yearly until 2012. Based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling novels, the series chronicles the life of Bella Swan, a teenager whose love affair with Edward Cullen, a vampire, introduces her to a world of immortal rivalries and supernatural challenges.

It began with the first movie, Twilight, and culminated with Breaking Dawn—Part 2. The series was a massive hit among young fans, featuring the trio of Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner. Made on a combined budget of $401 Million, the Saga shone brightly at the box office, with a combined $3.346 billion gross worldwide.

The Twilight Saga to Stream on Hulu from December

After years of moving between various streaming platforms, The Twilight Saga...

Landing the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight took Robert Pattinson‘s career to the next level, but he almost wasn’t cast!

Believe it or not, the actor was nearly overlooked for the role over concerns he wasn’t attractive enough.

Yeah, we can’t believe it either!

At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies. However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke revealed the shocking concerns about the actor’s appearance, which almost cost him the role.

Thankfully, the studio saw reason and agreed to cast Robert. He played the lead, sparkling vampire in the blockbuster adaptations of author Stephenie Meyer‘s novels. Of course, he was the right choice. Here’s proof: We recently learned that he is responsible for one of the first movie’s most iconic lines.

We got curious...

We bet that even the biggest Twilight superfans don’t know everything that happened behind the scenes of the movies.

The movies, inspired by Stephenie Meyer‘s novels about glittering vampires and werewolves, catapulted Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner to international fame.

They’re fan-favorites that we are still talking about years after the final movie premiered in theaters. However, there’s so much involved in them, that we’re still learning new details on a regular basis.

For instance, did you know that a very famous Harry Potter star was in the running for a role? A High School Musical actor also auditioned for a popular part. In fact, one popular actress was in the running to play three different parts and never got cast.

Several actresses had to wear wigs, a key role was almost recast after the first movie and Robert was warned that he...

The "Twilight" Saga is one of those film franchises that is so ungodly profitable and popular in the zeitgeist that even people who have never seen a single clip beyond a gif of Edward Cullen sparkling in the sunlight and declaring "This is the skin of a killer, Bella" at least know the general story beats. It's a love triangle between the vampiric Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a werewolf named Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), and the most average girl in the world, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart). The entire "Twilight" phenomenon was stupid lightning in a stupid bottle, and I doubt author Stephenie Meyer could have ever predicted her relatively chaste, monster-loving Mormon stories had the power to completely change the landscape of teen girl cinema forever.

But the "Twilight" movies have a lot more going on in them beyond the #TeamEdward #TeamJacob #TeamBellaGoesToCollegeAndDatesAroundABit wars. I asked some of the /Film staffers...

Having starred in films like Panic Room and Into the Wild, Kristen Stewart was already an established actress when she landed her role in the Twilight Saga. However, it goes without saying that Stewart became an international icon alongside her co-star Robert Pattinson, following their respective roles as Bella and Edward in the vampire romance movies.

Kristen Stewart in Twilight | image: Summit Entertainment

Surprisingly, Kristen Stewart was filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke’s first choice of actor, when she decided to helm the film series. Going through Stephenie Meyer’s story, Hardwicke had apparently envisioned Stewart in the role of Bella, way before she began auditioning actors for other important roles. So, buckle up for a dive into the brooding vampire romance, to unravel more about Stewart’s casting.

How did 18-Year-Old Kristen Stewart Land Her Twilight Role?

Way before the Twilight films hit the big screen and became a pop culture phenomenon,...

Taylor Lautner‘s career went into hyperdrive when he was cast as Jacob Black in the Twilight franchise. However, you might be shocked to learn that he actually had to fight for the part twice.

If you forgot, the 32-year-old actor played the young werewolf alongside Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in 2008′s Twilight.

However, there were concerns that he wouldn’t be able to bring the character to life in 2009′s sequel New Moon since Jacob went through a massive body transformation and put on a significant amount of muscle and height after turning into a werewolf.

As a result, Taylor had to hit the gym and go through his own body transformation to keep the role. He reflected on almost being recast in a recent interview, crediting Kristen for helping him stay on with the franchise.

We were curious about who else could have brought Jacob to life and did some digging.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were at the peak of their stardom when they starred together in The Twilight Saga. The romantic fantasy franchise based on Stephenie Meyer’s young-adult novels was a huge hit and consisted of five films. After the ordeal of headlining one of the biggest franchises at the time, the duo went on to star in many indie films.

Pattinson and Stewart have never reunited on screen despite their interests in films crossing over. The two were also linked romantically but a case of alleged infidelity from Stewart drew them apart. However, fans have been clamoring for the two to appear together on screen again, and they seem to have an amazing suggestion.

Fans Campaign For Robert Pattinson And Kristen Stewart To Star Together Again Robert Pattinson in Good Time | Credits: A24

Ever since their time on the vampire fantasy film series Twilight, Robert Pattinson and...

Anna Kendrick is popularly known among fans for her roles in the Pitch Perfect and The Twilight Saga film series. Her performance as Jessica Stanley in the latter elevated her career significantly. Although the supernatural film series, based on Stephenie Meyer’s books, catapulted the success of the entire cast, Kendrick feels that she got the best deal of all.

Anna Kendrick as Jessica Stanley | Credits: Summit Entertainment

Following the release of 2008’s Twilight, Edward Cullen and Bella Swan became household names. The success ensured multiple sequels based on the remaining three novels. Surprisingly, the widespread stardom also harmed Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart as they almost lost their careers after The Twilight Saga.

However, Anna Kendrick claimed that her side role as Jessica Stanley allowed her to have a unique experience and not face any negative impact of stardom.

Anna Kendrick had a better time with The Twilight Saga...

When we first learned that Twilight was getting a movie treatment, everyone wanted to know who would play Bella Swan.

Of course, the role (one of the biggest in Hollywood in recent memory) ultimately went to Kristen Stewart, but she faced stiff competition.

It’s been more than a decade since the 34-year-old star last shared the screen with the likes of Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson in the massively popular young adult series.

Now, she’s gearing up to return to the world of vampire dramas alongside Oscar Isaac in a thriller called Flesh of the Gods.

The new project is eagerly anticipated, but Twilight will always be the role that turned Kristen into a household name.

She’s so closely related to the part. However, like any other role in Hollywood, there was stiff competition with multiple stars in the running to play Bella.

Twilight was already a...

Years after the final movie premiered in theaters, we’re still obsessed with Twilight! That’s thanks in large part to it’s talented (and quite wealthy) cast.

Based on author Stephenie Meyer‘s novels, the franchise helped to lay the groundwork for a new generation of fantasy blockbusters. It also set up its stars for a successful run in Hollywood.

Of course, some of the most recognizable stars from the franchise are the three main leads – Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. However, the rest of the Cullen family and several other stars from the franchise have also enjoyed successful careers in Hollywood.

We decided to check out what sort of fortunes the stars have amassed, and you might be surprised by where some of the actors fall on the list. The top earner beats the closest competition by $20 million!

Check out the richest stars from the Twilight...

Robert Pattinson‘s portrayal of Edward Cullen in Twilight is one of his most iconic roles to date, but he almost wasn’t cast!

Believe it or not, the actor was nearly overlooked for the role over concerns he wasn’t attractive enough.

Yeah, we can’t believe it either!

At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies. However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke revealed the shocking concerns about the actor’s appearance, which almost cost him the role.

Thankfully, the studio saw reason and agreed to cast Robert. He played the lead, sparkling vampire in the blockbuster adaptations of author Stephenie Meyer‘s novels. Of course, he was the right choice. Here’s proof: We recently learned that he is responsible for one of the first movie’s most iconic lines.

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As any good Twilight fan knows, Robert Pattinson has always had a love-hate relationship with the franchise. Although the Stephenie Meyer adapted series had propelled the British star into global fame, the actor was never a fan of the franchise. In fact, he often shared a mix of humor and frustration when reflecting on his time as Edward Cullen, the brooding vampire who won the hearts of millions of fans.

Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in Twilight | Credits: Summit Entertainment

The 38-year-old has since moved on to bigger roles like playing Batman. However, he once revealed that he almost lost the role because he wasn’t smiling enough.

How Robert Pattinson almost lost his Twilight role

Ever since 2008, Robert Pattinson’s association with Twilight kicked off when the first film of the five-part series was released. Adapted from Stephenie Meyer’s wildly successful novels, the movies became a global phenomenon,...

Despite becoming the fan-favorite actor following his highly anticipated role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise, Robert Pattinson has been an outspoken critic of Stephenie Meyer’s story. From time to time, the actor has openly expressed his love-hate relationship with the films—given his gratitude towards the franchise for catapulting his career, while simultaneously bashing the plot.

Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in Twilight | image: Summit Entertainment

During one such interview with Jennifer Lopez on Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Robert Pattinson subtly criticized the Twilight franchise, while mentioning what drew him closer to the project. Highlighting the romantic part of the novels, while comparing its cultural phenomenon with another romantic novel/film adaptation, Pattinson bashed the franchise like never before.

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New AI-generated art turns Twilight into a whimsical fairy tale. The movie franchise, starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, followed Bella Swan (Stewart) as she fell in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen (Pattinson) and learned to navigate his world. Based on the best-selling novels by Stephenie Meyer, the films were a global success, with the entire franchise grossing over $3 billion worldwide. While the Twilight movies werent a hit with critics, they were beloved by viewers, resulting in its phenomenal box office draw and high marks from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

A profile on Instagram, @wearearada, known for AI-generated art that throws a dash of pink on its subjects, did its own treatment of the beloved Twilight franchise. Check it out below:

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Each portrait bathes the characters in pink and dresses them up in fabulous outfits. Pattinsons Edward dons...

Twilight is coming up on it’s sweet 16 anniversary since the first movie hit theaters!

The mega film franchise based on the books by Stephenie Meyer already had a huge fanbase thanks to the book series, but it grew as fans fell in love with the stars of the movies.

If you missed it, there’s even a new animated Twilight series in the works at Netflix. Get the scoop here!

Over the years, some of the stars have gotten married and started families, and there are several cast members who have become parents for the first time, or even expanded their families.

We have gathered all of the main stars of the franchise who are parents and who have welcomed new children since the franchise ended 11 years ago.

Scroll through the list of Twilight stars who have had children in the years since the franchise first began…...

There are so many juicy behind-the-scenes secrets from the set of the Twilight movies that you probably don’t know.

The movies, inspired by Stephenie Meyer‘s novels about glittering vampires and werewolves, catapulted Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner to international fame.

They’re fan-favorites that we are still talking about years after the final movie premiered in theaters. However, there’s so much involved in them, that we’re still learning new details on a regular basis.

For instance, did you know that a very famous Harry Potter star was in the running for a role? A High School Musical actor also auditioned for a popular part. In fact, one popular actress was in the running to play three different parts and never got cast.

Several actresses had to wear wigs, a key role was almost recast after the first movie and Robert was warned that he...

Robert Pattinson Fans Laud Actor's Mickey 17 Accent - Main Image

As Robert Pattinson continues to surprise fans with his acting trajectory, Bong Joon Ho's dystopian flick Mickey 17 launches the star of The Batman into outer space with one of the weirdest accents fans have heard from the actor.

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While most fans recognize Robert Pattinson in major Hollywood franchises such as Stephenie Meyer's hunky vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight series, Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter franchise, and DC's The Batman, the 38-year-old actor has also made quite a name for himself outside his biggest Sagas.

From gracing the screens as Rev. Preston Teagardin in the 2020 thriller The Devil All the Time to becoming the English voice actor for The Grey Heron in Studio Ghibli's animated The Boy and the Heron, fans add Mickey 17 to his...

Twilight introduced a different type of vampire, one who can resist exposure to sunlight but has sparkly skin, though they do have the basic characteristics of these mythical creatures, such as immortality and feeding on blood so how old were Edward and the rest of the Cullens? In 2005, Stephenie Meyer shared her world of vampires, werewolves, and humans in the novel Twilight, the first entry in a series of four books, with the final one, Breaking Dawn, published in 2008. The series followed the romance between vampire Edward Cullen and mortal Bella Swan.

Twilight was a hit with readers, and it didnt take long to attract the attention of film studios. The series jumped to the big screen in 2008. The Twilight Saga found its leads in Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner, who played Edward, Bella, and Jacob, respectively. Of course, some characters that couldnt be left behind were Edwards family,...

Stephen King has never been shy about expressing his opinions, and his 2013 comments on popular YA and erotic fiction series simply proved his outspoken attitude. Sending shockwaves through the literary world and fandom, the horror genre writer surprisingly took aim at Twilight and even attacked Jennifer Lawrence’s The Hunger Games.

Stephen King on CBS’ Saturday Morning show

In an interview with The Guardian, Stephen King dissed popular works of fiction that have been adapted into films, earning millions. Criticizing Stephenie Meyer’s series, while going ballistic on Suzanne Collins’ trilogy, King also dismissed Fifty Shades of Grey. However, amid showers of criticism, King lauded one writer with utmost praise—J.K. Rowling.

Stephen King’s Attack on Twilight, Hunger Games, and Fifty Shades of Grey

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Rosamund Pike is set to lead Netflix’s upcoming corporate thriller series “Thumblite.”

The “Gone Girl” actress will star in “Thumblite,” which received a straight-to-series order at Netflix, the streamer announced Thursday. Set in Silicon Valley, the series is described as examining “the schemes, rivalries, visions and obsessions of the power brokers and their underlings as they vie for control of the most powerful industry the world has ever known.”

The thriller series hails from Scott Z. Burns, who will serve as creator, writer and showrunner. Burns will executive produce the series alongside Pike, Scott Galloway, Greg Jacobs, Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer, who EPs for Media Res.

No further information surrounding the show’s cast is known at this time.

Best known for starring in “Gone Girl,” “Die Another Day,” “Pride & Prejudice” and “Jack Reacher,” Pike recently starred in Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn” alongside Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi and Richard E. Grant.

After Twilight, some fans assumed that Taylor Lautner had Native American ancestry considering his character's ethnicity. Taylor Lautner rode the massive pop culture wave that was the Twilight franchise, which began in 2005 with the first of Stephenie Meyer's novels. It didn't take long for a movie adaptation to come around, considering Harry Potter was in the middle of its run of fantasy book-to-movie productions. Casting decisions were highly anticipated and Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black felt like the perfect choice for the high school boy-next-door/werewolf.

Taylor Lautner was only known for one thing before Twilight: his starring role in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D as Sharkboy, a film that was entirely aimed at children. Twilight signaled a gradation to more adult performances, not least because of the franchise's concern with the werewolves' physiques. Lautner's post-Twilight career has been respectable if slightly hard to determine.