FearNet interviews David Slade- The revamped edition
Posted on 15. Jun, 2009 by AmyO in News
Apparently some of the confusion regarding David Slade’s comments in his FEARnet interview was caused by David being misquoted. Here is the revamped (sorry, couldn’t resist) version of his comments. (I don’t remember the exact wording of the original article but I’ve changed the color of the ones that I know are different)
What will differ about Slade’s Twilight? “I don’t really know. We haven’t even started shooting yet.” While the director says he has a basic idea of what he wants to do with it, he is more concerned with telling a good story than being “different.” “It is darker, and there is a lot more action than the previous two,” he admits. “The third book is from Bella’s point of view, but the film will be more objective.” And just how will he do that? “We are going to focus on the origin stories of several characters, like Jasper, and show how Bella will decide between Edward and Jacob.”
David didn’t read the books until the studio was interested in bringing him in – then he did his homework. “It was tough for a middle-aged man to get into,” he admits, “from the point of view of a 17 year old girl. But once I got past that, I found them to be really good stories.” He is especially excited about the great script from Dexter writer/producer Melissa Rosenberg. Right now, they are still in preproduction, with plans to start shooting later in the year.
12 Responses to “FearNet interviews David Slade- The revamped edition”
Alunastrs
15. Jun, 2009
I’m sorry to say, but I have no tolerance for this man. He just doesn’t set right with me.
Dreamingheart
15. Jun, 2009
Hmmm, I don’t know about this director. It seems he’s always backtracking and revising his statements. That behavior makes me very uneasy, and concerned about his ability to do Eclipse justice as **Stephenie** wrote it. He just doesn’t seem to understand it as well as the director should, or have his heart in it as we all do.
Summit – I really think you need to reconsider this directoral appointment!!
JulieAndJasper
15. Jun, 2009
Okay, I got all giddy about this part: “We are going to focus on the origin stories of several characters, like Jasper….” YAY!
Dark-Angel
16. Jun, 2009
Ok i’m still going with my original thought – i’m not sure about this guy. I agree with Dreamingheart his behavior of always backtracking makes me uneasy. I’m really don’t think he has the passion that CH or CW had. I do however like the thought of getting more info about jasper into the movie. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see
sgryder1973
16. Jun, 2009
I agree with a couple previous posters…every time he opens his mouth, some kind of retraction or misquote is issued a day later. I do not think he likes the books, or gets it. I have a really bad feeling….Eclipse is my favorite book and I fear he is going to turn it into Dawn of the Dead…..
sillybella
16. Jun, 2009
eh, still doesnt change anything, or the way i feel about it
martyr
16. Jun, 2009
I don’t know about this guy. I have serious doubts if he can make Eclipse up to our standards.
ssheble
16. Jun, 2009
I totally agree with the previous posts on this one. I haven’t read a single interview from him where he didn’t have a derogatory comment or back-handed compliment about the books. I’m really worried for the Eclipse movie…….
maraalysha
16. Jun, 2009
I definitely agree with the previous posters here. I have a real uneasy feeling about David Slade. I get the distinct feeling that he doesn’t really care for the books and doesn’t have his heart into making this the best possible movie he can. There is no passion when he talks about making Eclipse. When he does give a compliment it’s definitely back-handed. With there always being back tracking and misquotes that makes me cringe because I know he doesn’t get it. I feel he is only doing this film for the money and fame and that makes me sad.
arazcal
16. Jun, 2009
I agree with everything you’ve said. I want a director who loves the characters and the story (as much as I do) in order to bring it to life on the screen. I love “Eclipse’ and will find it heartbreaking if the story is told through the eyes of a man whose heart just isn’t in it. Mr.Slade doesn’t realize the magic within the Twilight Saga. I hope that come August something will “click ” into place within him.
sgryder1973
17. Jun, 2009
Sign of the Apocolypse: At this point I will trade him for Drew Barrymore
Paula
18. Jun, 2009
I agree with you all. I am pretty disappointed in Summit’s choice of directors for this one. I am also a little concerned about his comment that “It is darker”. I hope that doesn’t mean that this will be the focus and that the passion & endearing feeling that the characters provide will be lost.