LA Times Interview With The Cullens

‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ is a bloodbath for the Cullens

They must battle an army of new vampires controlled by Victoria and this time you’ll get to see their ‘true vampire-ness,’ according to actor Peter Facinelli.

By Yvonne Villarreal, The Los Angeles Times

May 2, 2010

The family that slays together, stays together.

At least that's the case for the Cullen brood.

In "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," which hits theaters June 30, Seattle is ravaged by a series of killings caused by an army of newborn vampires controlled by revenge-seeking bloodsucker Victoria. To combat the threat against Bella ( Kristen Stewart) in this third installment of the franchise, the Cullens must band together and join forces with their sworn enemies, the wolf pack.

"The whole family is in a vulnerable position because of the love we have for Bella," said Elizabeth Reaser, who plays matriarch Esme Cullen. "If she's not OK, we're not OK."


In the past, we've seen the clan hit baseballs so hard that they can play only in a thunder storm, to block out the sound. And we've watched the buttoned-up human imposters welcome Bella into their home as the human girlfriend of one of their own — the handsome Edward.

"This time around, you get to see their true vampire-ness," said Peter Facinelli, who plays head vampire Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the series based on the bestselling books by Stephenie Meyer.

What can we expect from the pale-faced Cullen family (which includes the Hale siblings) this go around? Here's what the actors say audiences can expect from the story and their characters:

Facinelli: "For me, as Carlisle, it's an exciting portion of the series. Carlisle is very compassionate and he has a lot of killing to do in this movie. I joke, after he kills the bad guys, he says he's sorry in his head. And, you know, he's calm and level-headed. He's the rock of the family. He usually has a lot of information to draw from because Alice can see into the future and Edward can read minds. In this third movie, he's not getting that information. Neither one of his sources are working, so he's kind of flying blind."

Reaser: "Esme is still a vampire. She still wants to kill people all day long. It was interesting to get in touch with the vampire side of her in ways that haven't really been explored. Her family is in danger and that brings out the mama bear in her.

Ashley Greene (as Alice Cullen): "Yeah, she's delicate and prissy at times, but Alice gets a little edgier with each installment. And with these vampires messing with her family and the people she loves, you're going to see a bit of her toughness. It's a reminder to the audience that even though we restrain ourselves at times, we're still vampires and we're dangerous. You're going to see the dark, dangerous side of Alice."

Kellan Lutz (as Emmett Cullen): "You're going to see a smile on Emmett's face from start to finish. He just loves to fight. And there's a lot of fighting. He sort of plays bigger in this one than the others."

Jackson Rathbone (as Jasper Hale): "You'll get to see a little bit of the root of what makes Jasper so withdrawn and quiet in the Cullen family. Fans will get some of Jasper's back story in ‘Eclipse.' I got to wear the whole Civil War gear and everything. There's a bit of the softer and darker side of Jasper in this film."

Nikki Reed (as Rosalie Hale): "You see a reason for her attitude. I think fans will feel for her. There was a bit of that in ‘New Moon.' Fans got to see a bit of her sensitive side. Her sane side. Her logical side. And her desire to help her family. This time around, she is much more of a participant. She's a survivor. This is her family. So if protecting Bella means protecting her family, she's going to do it."

Robert Pattinson (as Edward Cullen): Snagging a phone interview with the brooding dreamboat — who was overseas shooting his latest film, "Bel Ami" — proved difficult. So what can we expect from the lovesick Edward? He promises to love Bella "every moment of forever," as the trailer reveals. He's still hesitant about her becoming a vampire. He's determined to protect her from Victoria. And he's vying with Jacob for her affections. Oh, the life of an antique teenage vampire.

LA Times via TwiCrack

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Pictures & Trialer for Nikki Reed's New Movie 'Chain Letter'

You can visit the official website for the movie here.

**The trailer is kind of disturbing in parts (it is a horror movie) so watch at your own risk.

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Gorgeous Nikki Reed Photoshoot

These gorgeous pics of Nikki are from a photoshoot with Hellin Kay! See more pics @nikkireedcentral.

Anyone have any idea what her tattoos say?

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Nikki Reed's 'Off The Cuff' Interview with Rolling Stone

Nikki talks about New Moon, Eclipse, her movie Thirteen & what she was really like as a thirteen year old. She also explains why she is Team Jacob!

Nikki Reed on The Bonnie Hunt Show

Nikki Reed on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Twilight Cast Does PSA for One.org

Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene & Jackson Rathbone joined other young celebrities for this PSA about global poverty for One.org. You can find more information at One.org.

Apparently this will air on TV Wednesday during Gossip Girl on the CW.

via New Moon Movie

Nikki Reed on Alexa Chung

I think Nikki Reed is so beautiful, and how they make her look so bad on New Moon is beyond me...well they could start with a better wig...just sayin'

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'Twilight' Stars Talk About What They Want for 'Breaking Dawn'

MTV talked with the stars at the New York Screening of 'New Moon' about their thoughts on Breaking Dawn:

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"If I had a wish list, Gus van Sant would be pretty cool," Peter Facinelli said, mirroring Robert Pattinson's director pick. "I just think he'd be an interesting choice for it. I mean, 'Milk' was phenomenal. I would just love to see 'Breaking Dawn' done, because I'd like to finish the whole chapter."

Ashley Greene said she wouldn't turn down the chance to split up "Breaking Dawn," if that's what the studio decides. "I think we all love being a part of this," she said. "And if making this into two films means we capture the essence of the fourth book better, then absolutely."

Nikki Reed agreed with Greene, noting that she just wants to see it get the green light before any other decisions are made. "It doesn't matter to me ... if they think that's what's best for the book, and if they don't think they can make it in one, then great," Reed said. "But I don't even know if they're making it."

So far, a new filmmaker has been at the helm of each "Twilight" movie, but that doesn't mean "New Moon" director Chris Weitz is against coming back if it works for him. "A lot depends on whether the fans and the studio and all of that, whether people would still like me to do it," he said. "And how my family feels about it."

Kellan Lutz wouldn't mind seeing Weitz back in the director's chair. "Out of the three, I'd love to see Chris Weitz come back," he said. "I just had so much fun shooting with him. I mean, obviously, I would just love to do ['Breaking Dawn']. There's no word. ... Hopefully we get that phone call, and if they want to make it into five movies, I just don't want it to end. I love my character so much."

Peter, Ashley, Kellan & Nikki Reveal what Eclipse Scenes They Want to See!

From MTV:

While Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner are most focused on the film's intensifying love triangle, their co-stars can't wait for fans to see them get down and dirty.

" 'Eclipse' is my favorite book, so I'm actually really excited for people to see that one," Peter Facinelli, who plays Carlisle Cullen, told MTV News. "The Cullens get to roll up their sleeves and really get into the mix of things. They're usually so restrained all the time, and I think people love the ['Twilight'] baseball scene because you got to see them actually do what they can do as vampires, and in 'Eclipse' it's that to the 10th power. You get to see them be what they can be as vampires."

Fellow Cullen Ashley Greene is also keen on displaying Alice Cullen's skills. "I'm really excited to see my fight sequence," she said. "There's some playful moments between Jasper and Alice that I'd like to see. They take parts of your character and put it into your fight sequence, so mine's kind of a Cirque du Soleil-ish sequence, so I want to see it."

Kellan Lutz looks forward to seeing the results of his hard work preparing to send Emmet into battle. "We went through the six weeks of fight training ... and they trained us so well that we just dominated our choreography moves," he shared. "And they're going to look really cool."

But while everyone seems excited to duke it out, Nikki Reed is most looking forward to sharing Rosalie's tragic backstory.

"Well Jackson and I, we both had the opportunity to shoot our backstory, so I shot an entire sequence in the 1930s," she explained. "And it's intercut between a really amazing scene and moment that I have with Bella. And Jackson sort of did the same. I think the fans will like that. I think they want to see the Cullens' history. It gives me the opportunity to explain myself."

Eclipse was my favorite book, so I totally can't wait to see this movie! Is it June yet?! :)

Nikki Reed's Television Appearances

New Moon Stars @ NYC Screening for The Cinema Society

Kristen in yet another Killer Dress!
From Celebrity Gossip:

Making one last group appearance before their movie takes over cinemas at the stroke of midnight, the stars of the “Twilight Saga: New Moon” gathered together at Landmark’s Sunshine Cinema in New York City on Thursday night (November 19).

With Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner all on hand, the “Twilight” trio put on their best smiles for The Cinema Society and D&G screening of their upcoming vampire movie - although they all must be absolutely drained from their month-long press blitz.

UK Glamour Chats with The Cullen Siblings! :)

Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene and Jackson Rathbone answer some interesting questions asked by UK Glamour. Here are some of my favorites:

Which member of the cast would you like to be stuck on desert island with?

Nikki: Kristen Stewart

Kellan: Ashley

Ashley: Jackson

Jackson: Ashley

Who would you have a one night stand with?

Nikki: Elizabeth!

Kellan: Bella’s Mum (actress Sarah Clark)

Ashley: Can I say Jackson again? Although I don’t have one night stands!

Jackson: Elizabeth

Honestly...how hot is that kiss?!

Which of the New Moon cast would you choose to help in fight?

Nikki: Jackson

Kellan: None. I wouldn’t need the help in a fight!

Ashley: Kellan

Jackson: Nikki

Which member of the cast would you get to style you?

Nikki: Kellan

Kellan: Alex Meraz, who plays one of the werewolves, has good style.

Ashley: Rachelle Lefevre, although Kristen and I have the same taste in jeans

Jackson: Ashley

Who would you go for a shoulder to cry on?

Nikki: Elizabeth Reaser

Kellan: Ashley

Ashley: My Eclipse co-star Bryce Dallas Howard

Jackson: Nikki

Which member of the cast would you like to get drunk with?

Nikki: I don’t drink

Kellan: Jackson

Ashley: Jackson

Jackson: Rob Pattinson – we used to go to a bar and do open mikes together

Honestly, I love these types of questions in interviews, instead of the same old "What was it like to work with a different director?" "What do you think about Robsten?" BLAH DITTYBLAHBLAH! Kudos Glamour! :)

Read it at Glamour UK!

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Ulalume Videos: Kellan, Nikki & Ashley!

Kellan & Nikki check out the Haunted House

Ask Ashley!

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New Moon Cast Answers Fan Questions!

MTV chatted with the cast and asked them questions from the fans (except me...I didn't know I could ask questions...did you):

Nikki Reed

Q: In "New Moon," Rosalie is the one who tells Edward that Bella has died. Do you think that Edward had a right to know, or do you personally think it was none of her business to tell him?

Reed: I am always going to come to Rosalie's defense and say that she wasn't just trying to hurt him. I mean, he is her brother and she does love him. She felt bad for how she has treated their entire relationship, and maybe it was her way of taking the initiative and wanting to be the one to break the news to him. She wasn't lying to him; this is what Alice thought and what she told Rosalie. So Rosalie felt the need to break the news to Edward.

Kellan Lutz

Q: What is the one question that you hope you never get asked again in an interview?

Lutz: Do I wear boxers or briefs? I think it's such a funny one, and there's always someone — and they're usually older than 50 — who asks that question.

Q: What is the one question you wish were asked more often?

Lutz: Well, I'm really into charity work and telling people about that. It's always hard to get to that answer [during an interview]. Talking about the charities that I'm involved in, helping families and kids, is really something that I'm involved in and really near to my heart. Just showing love to molested kids and giving them a birthday and telling them that God loves you and it's OK to have fun and smile, to give them a stuffed animal and watch them be happy. I wish I could talk more about the charities that I'm involved in and that we have so much opportunity in the end to make a difference out there.

Edi Gathegi

Q: Have you bought anything exciting with your "Twilight" earnings?

Gathegi: I bought a plane ticket home to see Mom. That's exciting!

Q: What does Mom think of "Twilight"?

Gathegi: Oh, she loves it! But Mom is not the perfect gauge, because she's Mom. My mom is very deeply religious, but she loves "Gone Baby Gone." I'm throwing F-bombs everywhere [in that movie]; I'm killing people. And she's like, "That's brilliant!" But I live beneath my means, because that's important. As an actor, you never know what is going to happen. You don't know when your next job is going to come. I mean, I'm doing all right now, but after "New Moon," I don't know. So you have got to prepare. It's an unsteady lifestyle, and you have to be smart about the money that you make. You might need it later on down the line.

Nikki Reed Talks New Moon, Shirtless Taylor & More

Nikki Reed talks to MTV about New Moon, her favorite scene & the nice addition of the wolves to the saga:

MTV: What's the biggest difference, in your personal opinion, between the three "Twilight" books currently being filmed as the "Saga"?

Nikki Reed: The biggest difference? Well, I know the similarities — it's an ongoing love story. I guess the action increases and the excitement and visual stimulation. But I think "New Moon" really revolves around this intense love triangle, and with "Eclipse," it's more heightened.

MTV: What's your favorite scene in "New Moon"?

Reed: Anything that Taylor Lautner is in. Seriously, the kid is — he's not a kid, he's a young man — but he's incredible. And I'm not saying that because he takes his shirt off in every scene. [Laughs.] Seriously, you forget that he's half-naked in every scene, because he is so incredible. He makes this film amazing.

MTV: Tell us about your favorite new character to join the franchise, who wasn't in the original film.

Reed: All of the wolves. They bring a very obvious warmth. To see people actually interacting and wrestling and touching each other and rolling around in the mud and being a bunch of boys? That was a nice addition. Because the vampires are all very ... cold. It sounds super cliché, but there was a lot of interaction, a lot of human interaction [in "New Moon"]. It was nice.

Read it all at MTV.