David Slade to direct Eclipse
Posted on 22. Apr, 2009 by AmyO in Movie Related
This just in from Summit Entertainment-
Los Angeles, CA April 22, 2009 – Summit Entertainment announced today that David Slade has been hired to direct THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, the third film in the studio’s TWILIGHT film franchise based on the Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster book series, will be released theatrically in North America on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The announcement was made by Erik Feig, Summit’s President of Production.
Meyer stated, “I am thrilled that David Slade will be directing ECLIPSE. He’s a visionary filmmaker who has so much to offer this franchise. From the beginning, we’ve been blessed with wonderful directorial talent for the Twilight Saga, and I’m so happy that ECLIPSE will be carrying on with that tradition.”
Feig said, “Stephenie Meyer’s ECLIPSE is a muscular, rich, vivid book and we at Summit looked long and hard for a director who could do it justice. We believe we have found that talent in David Slade, a director who has been able to create complex, visually arresting worlds. We cannot wait to see the ECLIPSE he brings to life and brings to the fans eagerly awaiting its arrival in summer of 2010.”
Filmmaker Slade came to prominence as a director for his work on 2006’s engrossing film HARD CANDY starring Academy Award® Nominated actress Ellen Page as well as directing 2007’s genre hit 30 DAYS OF NIGHT which opened to number one at the box office its first weekend of release.
In ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
Slade is represented by William Morris Agency.
Find more information on David Slade on his IMDB page.
6 Responses to “David Slade to direct Eclipse”
Jana
23. Apr, 2009
Why are they getting someone different? Does this mean they don’t like what Chris is doing so far?
Elisa
23. Apr, 2009
No, that is not it at all…. Chris Weitz will be in post-production when filming for Eclipse starts.
RebeccaK
23. Apr, 2009
I thought that Juan Antonio Bayona was going to direct Eclipse. I was very excited about anyone associated with Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) becoming part of the series. Don’t know who David Slade is, but it appears he’s young, just two years older than this TwilightMom.
David, we have high expectations.
Lisa
23. Apr, 2009
Eclipse is my favorite book out of the series, so I am a little nervous with this new director. I checked him out on IMDB and he has limited experience, so I am confused why Summit would hire a novice director. I hope he stays true to the book because there are so many amazing things that transpire in that book. I guess we will have to wait and see
Delmy Sanchez
24. Apr, 2009
Hey I ‘dont like this the movie 30 days of night is horrible no a single good thing to say about it why they dont just wait this is just them want to make as much money as they can they dont care about the fans is just money for them so sad stephenie should do something Eclipse is my favorite book of the series this guy is gonna ruin the movie so sad.
BFC
24. Apr, 2009
Like Weitz, only time will tell. I have never heard of his other films. I was rooting for Drew Barrymore. I would have loved to see another woman at the helm.