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I truly admire director Chris Weitz has an artist, and I also liked what he had to say to Entertainment Weekly about his New Moon receiving bad reviews... "Given the media blitz that has accompanied New Moon, it's rather unsurprising. Full Article at X17 Online
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"New Moon" director Chris Weitz says he's not shocked the vampire flick has been slammed by critics. "Nothing surprises me in terms of reviews," Weitz tells Entertainment Weekly. Full Article at ExtraTV.com
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Director Chris Weitz speaks at a panel discussion for the upcoming movie "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" during the 40th annual Comic Con Convention in San Diego July 23, 2009. The convention runs July 23-26. View Photo »
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There are no werewolves or vampires, just a Mexican gardener in Los Angeles
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“I DON’T KNOW HOW THE BEATLES FELT BUT I IMAGINE IT WAS CLOSE TO THIS,” ROB PATTINSON TELLS ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY NEW YORK – Hot off the tail of the New Moon premiere, this week’s Entertainment Weekly explores the phenomenon that is the Twilight series. Full Article at OH NO THEY DIDN'T
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Most found it surprising last week when some movie critics bashed “New Moon,” but director Chris Weitz says he wasn’t surprised a bit. Weitz tells Entertainment Weekly, “Nothing surprises me in terms of reviews. Full Article at The Gossip Girls
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What do you do after traipsing around the world for two weeks promoting a film, especially one that soared to a $285 million worldwide opening weekend? One might assume that you take a long, long nap. Full Article at VH1
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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: Mercedes Martinez and director Chris Weitz attend THE CINEMA SOCIETY and D&G screening of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON at Landmark's Sunshine Cinema on November 19, 2009 in New York City. View Photo »
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firing Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke was a lousy idea, and so was getting Chris Weitz to take her place. Instead of making films, Weitz said he would like to read books, become a better surfer, learn to speak Spanish, travel and learn kung-fu. It's nice to make movies, but it's also really hard.
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FROM MTV.COM: What do you do after traipsing around the world for two weeks promoting a film, especially one that soared to a $285 million worldwide opening weekend? One might assume that you take a long, long nap. Full Article at MTV.com
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Despite the fact that all of the principal cast members have returned for the sequel, New Moon pales in comparison (pardon the expression) to the scintillating original which landed on this critic's Annual Top Ten List a year ago. Full Article at News Blaze
About Chris Weitz
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Christopher John Weitz (born 1969, New York City, New York), is an Academy Award nominated producer, writer and director. He is best known for his work with his brother, Paul Weitz, on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy, as well as directing the film adaptation of the novel The Golden Compass. Full Article
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Director Chris Weitz speaks at a panel discussion for the upcoming movie "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" during the 40th annual Comic Con Convention in San Diego July 23, 2009. The convention runs July 23-26.
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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: Mercedes Martinez and director Chris Weitz attend THE CINEMA SOCIETY and D&G screening of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON at Landmark's Sunshine Cinema on November 19, 2009 in New York City.
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MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 14: Actors Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and director Chris Weitz (L-R) present their new film 'The Twighlight - New Moon' during the HVB youth event at the Olympic Hall on November 14, 2009 in Munich, Germany.
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: (L to R) Director Chris Weitz, actress Kristen Stewart, actor Taylor Lautner and actor Robert Pattinson attend 'Twilight Saga: New Moon' Fans Event at Palacio de Vistalegre on November 12, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: (L to R) Director Chris Weitz, actress Kristen Stewart, actor Taylor Lautner and actor Robert Pattinson attend 'Twilight Saga: New Moon' Fans Event at Palacio de Vistalegre on November 12, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: Director Chris Weitz attends 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' photocall at Villa Magna Hotel on November 12, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: Director Chris Weitz attends 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' photocall at Villa Magna Hotel on November 12, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Actor Robert Pattinson, director Chris Weitz, actress Kristen Stewart and actor Taylor Lautner attend 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' photocall at Villa Magna Hotel on November 12, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Actor Robert Pattinson, director Chris Weitz, actress Kristen Stewart and actor Taylor Lautner attend 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' photocall at Villa Magna Hotel on November 12, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Actor Robert Pattinson, director Chris Weitz, actress Kristen Stewart and actor Taylor Lautner attend 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' photocall at Villa Magna Hotel on November 12, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
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MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Actor Robert Pattinson, director Chris Weitz, actress Kristen Stewart and actor Taylor Lautner attend 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' photocall at Villa Magna Hotel on November 12, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
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LONDON - NOVEMBER 11: (L-R) Actors Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and director Chris Weitz attend the 'Twillight Saga: New Moon' UK fan event at Battersea Evolution on November 11, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON - NOVEMBER 11: (L-R) Actors Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and director Chris Weitz attend the 'Twillight Saga: New Moon' UK fan event at Battersea Evolution on November 11, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON - NOVEMBER 11: (L-R) Actor Taylor Lautner, actress Kristen Stewart, actor Robert Pattinson and director Chris Weitz attend the 'Twillight Saga: New Moon' UK fan event at Battersea Evolution on November 11, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: (UK TABLOID L-R Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Chris Weitz attend a Twilight: New Moon fan event held at Battersea Evolution on November 11, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: (UK TABLOID L-R Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Chris Weitz attend a Twilight: New Moon fan event held at Battersea Evolution on November 11, 2009 in London, England.
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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Chris Weitz attend the UK Fan Event for The 'Twilight Saga: New Moon', at the Battersea Evolution on November 11, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: (UK TABLOID L-R Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Chris Weitz attend a Twilight: New Moon fan event held at Battersea Evolution on November 11, 2009 in London, England.
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From left to right, US actors Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, British actor Robert Pattinson and US director Chris Weitz pose for the photographers, prior to the UK fan party of their new film 'New Moon' in London, Wednesday Nov. 11, 2009.
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From left to right, US actors Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, British actor Robert Pattinson and US director Chris Weitz pose for the photographers, prior to the UK fan party of their new film 'New Moon' in London, Wednesday Nov. 11, 2009.
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PARIS - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Actors Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Director Chris Weitz attend the photocall for the Chris Weitz's film 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' at Hotel Crillon on November 10, 2009 in Paris, France.
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PARIS - NOVEMBER 10: Actor Robert Pattinson attends the photocall for the Chris Weitz's film 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' at Hotel Crillon on November 10, 2009 in Paris, France.
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PARIS - NOVEMBER 10: Director Chris Weitz attends a photocall for his new film 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' at Hotel Crillon on November 10, 2009 in Paris, France.
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PARIS - NOVEMBER 10: Actor Robert Pattinson attends the photocall for the Chris Weitz's film 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' at Hotel Crillon on November 10, 2009 in Paris, France.
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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: Mercedes Martinez and director Chris Weitz attend THE CINEMA SOCIETY and D&G screening of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON at Landmark's Sunshine Cinema on November 19, 2009 in New York City.
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There are no werewolves or vampires, just a Mexican gardener in Los Angeles
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firing Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke was a lousy idea, and so was getting Chris Weitz to take her place. Instead of making films, Weitz said he would like to read books, become a better surfer, learn to speak Spanish, travel and learn kung-fu. It's nice to make movies, but it's also really hard.
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As we went further and further into our shoot there, the Twitter effect took hold, and where we were shooting became more and more known each day, and the crowds waiting outside became bigger and bigger
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I think it's just a different approach with Chris Weitz. He came to this project sort of prepared with what it demanded, in terms of CGI and special effects and what the fans were expecting. In terms of quality I think he did a really great job. He knew what he wanted long before I met him and had my fi...
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I think that Catherine Hardwicke had a very current pop sensibility and rock sensibility. I'm a complete square
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I've heard people are concerned about Edward and the Cullens not being in the film, but Edward is very prominent in the film, especially in Bella's mind. The way that [director] Chris Weitz worked it out is beautiful, and I think that people are going to love it
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Wow, am I glad we were able to shoot there ... We went to about 12 different hilltop towns in Tuscany, which was both delightful and exhausting, because it had to be done relatively quickly. Montepulciano had the most symmetrical main square that I could find, so that was the winner for that reason.
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This is a real turnaround story for Chris Weitz
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I know the director [Chris Weitz] really, really liked that track ... He really wanted to get it into a scene somewhere, but they wanted a slightly different vibe of what was already recorded for the album.
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Chris Weitz had such a beautiful yet specific musical point of view for this picture ... It was so rewarding working with the director and the immensely talented artists on this project.
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