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Twilight 'Eclipse' 3rd Movie to be Directed by David Slade

by Jarrett Martineau | April 24, 2009 at 08:48 am

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David Slade, the director of "30 Days of Night" has been tapped to direct "Eclipse" — the anticipated third film in the Twilight movie franchise.

"New Moon" the second film in the series, is being directed by Chris Weitz, and due out in theatres on November 20, 2009.

"Eclipse" is scheduled for release on June 30, 2010. The film has yet to begin production.

Summit Entertainment said Thursday that David Slade has been tapped to direct "Eclipse," the third film in the series based on the Stephenie Meyer's best-selling vampire books. Slade has bloodsucking experience: His credits include the 2007 horror "30 Days of Night" about an Alaskan town plagued by vampires.

Last year's original "Twilight" film starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and grossed over $350 million worldwide.

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at 11:21 on April 25th, 2009

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at 12:06 on April 25th, 2009

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Ki Harrell (not verified)

at 22:03 on June 7th, 2009

Dear Mr.Slade & Twilight Cast,

My name is Ki Harrell. I really want to be apart of your movie, Eclipse. The part I want to play as is Seth Clearwater. I have all of his features such as his long gangly limbed body and his wide grin. I'll do what it takes to do a great job even more on set and I'm always being a team player. I can be contacted on Talent Hunter or on either e-mal adresses, franrealestate@sbcglobal.net or ki.l.harrell@sbcglobal.net

Katerri Dale (not verified)

at 13:46 on June 30th, 2009

Dear Mr. Slade & Twilight cast

Hi. My name is Katerri Dale a White Mountain apache (native american). I really want to be in your next movie, Eclipse. The part I would gladly take would be The "Third Wife" or Jared (werewolf) Imprints to "Kate". I have a their features such as Long black hair to my knees, My cheek bones lift up when I smile, My eye's are brown.

Or I could just be in the back ground. I really do hope you would accept me. Please Mr. Slade contact me at (katerridale75@yahoo.com)

Araceli Bejar (not verified)

at 21:58 on August 2nd, 2009

Dear Summit and Mr. Slade,

My name is Araceli Bejar I'm 20 years old but can pass as younger. I am very interested in playing Leah Clearwater, I sent in my audition tape not long ago for the open casting for "Eclipse" Summit was having for the part of Seth and Leah. Though I am not native american I am sure I can play the part. I may not have as much of experience and have never filmed a movie but I have done small projects and have been an extra for HBO's Entourage and even took drama in high school. I am a very hard working and dedicated aspiring actress who is willing to do anything to get a chance to live her dream and passion. I have read all the twilight saga books and love them, so even better because I know the story. Please if you can look over my audition tape and if you can contact me I would really love it. I won't give up and will keep on looking for auditons. I am willing to travel any where and I do have my passport so I can go to Vancouver. Also my hair is not black or short but I will color it and cut it. Thank you.

E-mail: shellybejar89@yahoo.com