David Slade addresses Twilight comments
Posted on 05. May, 2009 by AmyO in News
Twilight Lexicon received this email from David Slade in regards to his comments about Twilight-
“Dear Laura and Lori
I would be grateful if you could distribute this statement to the fans of Twilight:I would like to address some statements that I made regarding Twilight.
When I made these comments, I had neither seen the film nor read the books. I was promoting a comedy short film that I had made for Xbox and every pop culture subject was seen as a possible comedy target. I was being silly and none of the statements were from the heart.
Of course, I have since seen the movie and read the books and was quickly consumed with the rich storytelling and the beautifully honest characters that Stephenie Meyer created.
I would like to reassure everyone involved that I am invested in making the best film that I am humanly capable of, and that I am acutely aware of the power of the original books we serve.
Please be rest assured this statement is absolutely from the heart.
yours sincerely
DAVID SLADE”
18 Responses to “David Slade addresses Twilight comments”
Tammy
05. May, 2009
Good for him,
Makes me feel a lot better.
Eclipse is my fav!!
RebeccaK
05. May, 2009
I’m glad that he responded so quickly and offered some context for his comments, which now are understandable to me. If it’s from the heart, then it’s good! I am wishing him the best of luck!
delainie
05. May, 2009
Well, Well, Well…… That didn’t take long
Kiley
05. May, 2009
I sooo want to beleive him…..and I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Michelle
05. May, 2009
Wow… you know, I think we’ve all said things in the past we wish we could take back, or judgements we’ve made about things we didn’t understand and that’s fair. Back-peddling is embarrassing, so I’ll give him kudos for attempting it instead of just trying to ignore it.
Having said that, when I find myself or someone else in the predicament – you never know whether to believe the apology. Here’s hoping that if nothing else, this “awareness” he has just translates to a really awesome version of the book!
jms
05. May, 2009
I sure hope so. I was utterly dismayed when I heard his comments.
I guess I’m skeptical but I wonder if this retraction is for PR or the real deal.
Dark-Angel
05. May, 2009
Wow DS/Summit got onto that quick. Do i believe him?, i know i want to. I guess only time will tell if this movie is the best he is humanly possible of.
Lorena
05. May, 2009
bla,bla,bla…. what else is he going to say?!
sarah
05. May, 2009
Yeah, whatever. We’ll see. Actions speak louder and all that!
Natnat
05. May, 2009
I love it when grown men have to say sorry. It’s good for their image.
greeneyes
05. May, 2009
Here’s hoping he means it.
twinky
05. May, 2009
Like I said b4, all together now..Let The Backpedaling begin! Someone wants to keep his job.Let’s hope that even if it is not truly what he may feel. that he makes us believe it through his making the movie.
gypsy wings
05. May, 2009
I guess I will take back my “Oh Snap” from before.
I am happy he seems to be on board with it, I really liked Hard Candy.
twinky
05. May, 2009
By the way.Sorry about the mistakes in my statement.I was making dinner & sending my message at the same time.After all, it is Cinco De Mayo, & someone has to make the nachos.They were awesome! I do hope David Slade truly understands the passion & emotions that are intertwined in these characters and storyline.Really HOPE!
Also,I’ll miss u all on Mommy’s day but, HAPPY MOTHER”S DAY TO YOU ALL!
Julia
05. May, 2009
This should show everyone just how much the fans opinions are not only be read but also being taken every serious. We rock and as long as we stick together we can make these the best movies ever. Twilighters ROCK
Tinuviel
06. May, 2009
Oh, yeah. Right. What was I thinking? It was all a joke and besides you hadn’t read the books nor seen the film, and that made it just fine to be callous and rude in public. So someone at Summit heard the screams and told you to apologize pronto. Actually that wasn’t an apology. It was an excuse, as far as I can tell. And what’s this about the “rich storytelling and the beautifully honest characters”? Please. Actions speak louder than words, Slade. “We’ll be watching.”
Lizzy
06. May, 2009
Thanks but no thanks! He should loose the opportunity to direct Eclipse. He was offensive to Stephenie & Catherine’s art and my loyalities remain to them. If he wasn’t smart enough to keep his mouth shut, is he smart enough to capture the intensity and delight of Eclipse? Summit, you can do better by the fans than this.
Deb
06. May, 2009
I think everyone has bad days, everyone is entitled to their opinions, and people make mistakes with what they say or write. I am impressed that he wrote about that and I am looking forward to what he brings to Eclipse, especially what the newborns will look like. I wondering if he will change how Volterra look from New Moon or any of the charactors for a more harder look to them as Vampires or keep it the same?