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The Twilight in Forks DVD comes out March 20th...same day as the New Moon DVD!
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Friday, September 11, 2009
Summit to Distribute 'Twilight in Forks' Documentary
If you remember a little while back I had an interview with York Baur, the producer of Twilight in Forks. Now it seems that Summit has bought the rights to distribute it. MTV reports:
MTV News has learned that the studio behind the "Twilight" movies has spent the last several days negotiating with director Jason Brown and producers York Baur and Peter Cowles to distribute their independent film about the tiny Washington town that inspired a phenomenon. Summit plans to release the documentary in conjunction with the "New Moon" DVD release, both of which will hit stores in early 2010.
Although the news will postpone the film's release by a few months, it's a natural fit for the doc, whose full title is "Twilight in Forks: The Saga of the Real Town." Brown and Baur were very visible at June's "Summer School in Forks" symposium, where they shot many of the interviews for the film — a for-the-fans exploration into where "Twilight" ends, Forks begins, and an increasingly blurry line exists between the two.
"One of the things that you'll see in the film is how vampires actually relate to Forks, and whether there's some truth to the characters that you're familiar with," three-time Emmy winner Brown told MTV recently about the film, which was shot with high-definition cameras to capture the region's unique, rain-soaked beauty. "You'll see shots of the forest and some shots of signs about vampires. ... You'll meet a real-life Bella and a real-life Alice that are in Forks."
The "Twilight in Forks" team will be sticking with plans to unveil exclusive footage from the film on Saturday at a special screening in Forks to celebrate Stephenie Meyer Day, as previously announced. Keep checking back with MTV News for coverage of that event, as well as more upcoming news on "Twilight in Forks" and "New Moon." And don't forget to tune in to the VMAs on Sunday to see Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner present a never-before-seen extended trailer from the "Twilight" sequel.
MTV News has learned that the studio behind the "Twilight" movies has spent the last several days negotiating with director Jason Brown and producers York Baur and Peter Cowles to distribute their independent film about the tiny Washington town that inspired a phenomenon. Summit plans to release the documentary in conjunction with the "New Moon" DVD release, both of which will hit stores in early 2010.
Although the news will postpone the film's release by a few months, it's a natural fit for the doc, whose full title is "Twilight in Forks: The Saga of the Real Town." Brown and Baur were very visible at June's "Summer School in Forks" symposium, where they shot many of the interviews for the film — a for-the-fans exploration into where "Twilight" ends, Forks begins, and an increasingly blurry line exists between the two.
"One of the things that you'll see in the film is how vampires actually relate to Forks, and whether there's some truth to the characters that you're familiar with," three-time Emmy winner Brown told MTV recently about the film, which was shot with high-definition cameras to capture the region's unique, rain-soaked beauty. "You'll see shots of the forest and some shots of signs about vampires. ... You'll meet a real-life Bella and a real-life Alice that are in Forks."
The "Twilight in Forks" team will be sticking with plans to unveil exclusive footage from the film on Saturday at a special screening in Forks to celebrate Stephenie Meyer Day, as previously announced. Keep checking back with MTV News for coverage of that event, as well as more upcoming news on "Twilight in Forks" and "New Moon." And don't forget to tune in to the VMAs on Sunday to see Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner present a never-before-seen extended trailer from the "Twilight" sequel.
Friday, September 4, 2009
My Twilife's Exclusive Interview With York Baur of "Twilight in Forks"
I had the privilege of talking to York Baur, the producer of 'Twilight in Forks - The Saga of the Real Town' about their documentary and his obvious love for the town of Forks:My Twilife: So, first question, did you read the books?
York Bauer: I did read the first book, Twilight, and I guess you could say I am savoring the rest. It was my wife who first got me interested in the series and let me know that there might be something there for a project.
My Twilife: If you know anything about the Twilight blogging community, we sort of pride ourselves in knowing all things Twilight, how did you keep the project a secret until now?
York: [laughs] We didn't go out of our way to keep it secret, we didn't blow into town under a cloud of darkness or anything. We have a longstanding relationship with Forks and are known in the area, so everyone was very cooperative and willing to help and excited about the project.
My Twilife: What kinds of things can we expect to learn from the film that we don't already know?
York: We really go into the history of Forks, how it has grown and struggled and how it has developed into what it is now. We also give insight into the characters Stephenie developed. We will show you little things like how Stephenie interacted with the people of Forks.
My Twilife: In your interview with MTV you talk about how Stephenie stated that she had never been to Forks before writing Twilight & that you will touch on that in the movie, can you tell me a little more about that?
York: We do touch on that in the movie, most people know that Stephenie did a lot of Internet research on Forks and the area, but she also asked town people questions so they were sort of being interviewed and didn't even know it. We touch on how accurately Stephenie depicted the area. I don't want to give too much away though!
My Twilife: Does Stephenie know about your film? Did you interact with her or any of the cast and crew from the Twilight Saga movies?
York: You probably know that Stephenie is taking a year off, so we wanted to respect her privacy. And no, we based the film on real interactions with the town folks.
My Twilife: Is there anything else you want to share or would like my readers to know about 'Twilight in Forks?'
York: Just that we are very excited about the unique set of circumstances surrounding the town, and we want to show the reality tied to the fantasy Stephenie created in Forks. We really go into more depth about the Quileute legends and culture, as you would expect they have such a rich and deep culture there. Forks is a very special area, so remote and close to nature, and we want to show that and how it interweaves with the Tribe.
I would like to thank York for taking the time to talk with me, I look forward to seeing the finished product! In the mean time, here is the first official trailer. Which, I told him leaves me wanting more, to which he replied: " That's the idea!"
York Bauer: I did read the first book, Twilight, and I guess you could say I am savoring the rest. It was my wife who first got me interested in the series and let me know that there might be something there for a project.
My Twilife: If you know anything about the Twilight blogging community, we sort of pride ourselves in knowing all things Twilight, how did you keep the project a secret until now?
York: [laughs] We didn't go out of our way to keep it secret, we didn't blow into town under a cloud of darkness or anything. We have a longstanding relationship with Forks and are known in the area, so everyone was very cooperative and willing to help and excited about the project.
My Twilife: What kinds of things can we expect to learn from the film that we don't already know?
York: We really go into the history of Forks, how it has grown and struggled and how it has developed into what it is now. We also give insight into the characters Stephenie developed. We will show you little things like how Stephenie interacted with the people of Forks.
My Twilife: In your interview with MTV you talk about how Stephenie stated that she had never been to Forks before writing Twilight & that you will touch on that in the movie, can you tell me a little more about that?
York: We do touch on that in the movie, most people know that Stephenie did a lot of Internet research on Forks and the area, but she also asked town people questions so they were sort of being interviewed and didn't even know it. We touch on how accurately Stephenie depicted the area. I don't want to give too much away though!
My Twilife: Does Stephenie know about your film? Did you interact with her or any of the cast and crew from the Twilight Saga movies?
York: You probably know that Stephenie is taking a year off, so we wanted to respect her privacy. And no, we based the film on real interactions with the town folks.
My Twilife: Is there anything else you want to share or would like my readers to know about 'Twilight in Forks?'
York: Just that we are very excited about the unique set of circumstances surrounding the town, and we want to show the reality tied to the fantasy Stephenie created in Forks. We really go into more depth about the Quileute legends and culture, as you would expect they have such a rich and deep culture there. Forks is a very special area, so remote and close to nature, and we want to show that and how it interweaves with the Tribe.
I would like to thank York for taking the time to talk with me, I look forward to seeing the finished product! In the mean time, here is the first official trailer. Which, I told him leaves me wanting more, to which he replied: " That's the idea!"
You can visit the Twilight in Forks Official Website here. You can also pre-order the DVD here.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
'Twilight in Forks' Official Trailer
MTV has a first look at the trailer for 'Twilight in Forks' a documentary about the town surrounding the Twilight Saga:
"One of the things that you'll see in the film is how vampires actually relate to Forks, and whether there's some truth to the characters that you're familiar with," explained director Jason Brown when he handed over the film's hot-off-the-presses first trailer. "This teaser gives you a glimpse at that."
Focusing on Forks, Washington — the real-life tiny logging town where Meyer imagined a world of vampires, werewolves and love-struck humans — "Twilight in Forks" visits Forks High School, explores the Quileute tribe, and investigates the phenomenon of Meyer's saga by talking to people whose lives may have influenced the characters — or vice versa.
"You'll see shots of the forest and some shots of signs about vampires," explained Brown, who used high-def cameras to capture the area's gorgeous rain-forest-like landscape. "You'll meet a real-life Bella and a real-life Alice that are in Forks."
Read the rest @ MTV.
"One of the things that you'll see in the film is how vampires actually relate to Forks, and whether there's some truth to the characters that you're familiar with," explained director Jason Brown when he handed over the film's hot-off-the-presses first trailer. "This teaser gives you a glimpse at that."
Focusing on Forks, Washington — the real-life tiny logging town where Meyer imagined a world of vampires, werewolves and love-struck humans — "Twilight in Forks" visits Forks High School, explores the Quileute tribe, and investigates the phenomenon of Meyer's saga by talking to people whose lives may have influenced the characters — or vice versa.
"You'll see shots of the forest and some shots of signs about vampires," explained Brown, who used high-def cameras to capture the area's gorgeous rain-forest-like landscape. "You'll meet a real-life Bella and a real-life Alice that are in Forks."
Read the rest @ MTV.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
"Twilight in Forks - The Saga of the Real Town" (A little More Info)
I recieved an email from Illuminate, the PR company for the creators of the "Twilight in Forks" documentary. They announced that “Twilight in Forks”, a film documenting the town behind the Twilight Books, will be coming to DVD October 15th (which you already know from my previous post) But here is a little more info they included in the email:
In anticipation of the second Twilight film, New Moon, fans will soon be able to see and learn all about the real people and places of Forks, the remote Washington state town behind Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Series of books.
Filmed in HD by three-time Emmy Award-winning Director Jason Brown, Twilight in Forks – The Saga of the Real Town, documents the story of the rainiest city in the U.S. – Forks – and the untold tales of its hidden history, culture and mysticism. Since the Twilight movies were not filmed in Forks, this is the chance for fans to see where Stephenie Meyer based her epic teen romance novels.
Are there truly vampires and werewolves in and around Forks? Hear from the real people living their lives in the town Twilight fans know and love. Fans will meet the Chief of Police and hear as he recounts the meal he cooked for Stephenie Meyer, the Forks Outfitters’ employee who gets mistaken for Bella, the vampire transplant who plays the real-life role of Alice, hear self-described Jacob’s grandfather tell the legend of how the Quileutes descended from wolves, and many more of the people and places, including the Cullen House, Swan House and police station, that make Forks the perfect setting for the Twilight Series.
Twilight in Forks has partnered with MTV and you can read more about this there. Or you can visit the official website for the documentary here.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
"Twilight in Forks" Official Poster
'Twilight In Forks'
EXCLUSIVE Reveal Of The Documentary's Poster
Hollywood Crush has some more deets about the project:
“An interesting fact about Stephenie’s research is that it’s really accurate — and of course, if you talk to her publicist and herself, they would say she had never been to Forks before she wrote the book,” explained Brown, setting up one of the topics they delve into for the film. “There’s actually a little bit of debate about that that, and it turns up in our movie.”
Source via @Illuminatepr
So, will you guys be checking out the documentary?
MTV Announces Partnership with "Twilight in Forks" Documentary Makers
MTV announced that they are partnering with the film makers of the documentary "Twilight in Forks":"The full title is 'Twilight in Forks: The Saga of the Real Town,' " explained producer York Baur, revealing details exclusively to MTV about the soon-to-be-released flick, whose existence has remained a secret — until now. "It's a documentary about the town and the impact of the 'Twilight' phenomenon on the town. It's a DVD that is shot in full HD, and it's going to be available to the public on October 15."
From now until that date, Baur and director Jason Brown will be unveiling exclusive sneak peeks of the film on MTV.com every Tuesday — continuing to lift the veil on the first-ever "Twilight" documentary.
"Everybody that's a fan of 'Twilight' has a vision of what Forks is like," Brown said of the real-life Washington town where Stephenie Meyer set her vampire-romance saga. "In the movie, we get a peek at that. But in fact, they didn't shoot the ['Twilight'] movie in Forks. So we've gone actually out to Forks. And you'll get a chance to meet some of the real people and see some of the real places that are featured in the story."
"I actually grew up partially in the Forks area," Baur said of the origins of the project. "My family's had a summer cabin since I was 3 years old ... the people are really unique, and it's so remote. One of the facts we learned along the way is that Forks is actually closer to outer space than it is to the nearest Wal-Mart! It's 62 miles to outer space and 67 miles to the Wal-Mart in Sequim. It's a very special, unique place."
Read the rest of the article here.Visit Twilight in Forks Official site here.
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