Is Lionsgate rebooting the Twilight saga already?
The studio is stating that they are leaving the future of the series in the hands of the author Stephanie Meyer. Here is what Summit Co-Chairman Robert Friedman had to say about the rumor.
"We are not remaking Twilight. We will happily support Stephanie Meyer if she decides to proceed in any way. But this will be the last one unless that should change."
Bloody Disguting, on the other hand, predicted the reboot after reporting this story back in 2008.
"It is still undecided exactly what the future of the franchise will be, though. It could be a direct remake, considering the initial saga is so poorly made, but then again it could also be a spinoff or maybe even a one-off sequel. It could be anything to keep the green bills piling high. But expect a remake. They'll deny it, right here, right now. We'll get plenty of eggs in our face. Sites will burn us at the stake like a witch during the Salem trials. Still, the fact will remain: it's true. In fact, they're already discussing it internally. It will happen."
The series comes to an end November 16th with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2.
Do you want to see the series rebooted? Sound off and let us know what you think.
Twilight was released November 21st, 2008 and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Cam Gigandet, Ashley Greene, Christian Serratos. The film is directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
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Cierra
Seriously? Why can't people just leave it alone. The Twilight Saga is over, and while I am a huge fan of the series, I also know that there is a such thing as over doing something. Just let Twilight have it's peace, please!
7 months agoby @Cierra-55395863Flag
Sharon Simmons
Depend on who they cast i would probably like it better! Kristen stewart is one of the worst actresses ever! So they really coudnt do worse on bella! If they do remake it i hope they follow the books better! bella in the book seemed like an old soul smart, not a dippy teenager!
8 months agoby @Sharon-SimmonsFlag
CelluloidDreams
Hollywood ran out of ideas long time ago! Not surprised if it does happen!
12 months agoby @2movieguysFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@zender Now I'd pay to see that
12 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Newtron
If there is a "reboot" within the next five years, Hollywood will have officially sunk to a new low :I
12 months agoby @newtronFlag
The_Crow2k
This is terrible, terrible news.
12 months agoby @the-crow2kFlag
Mutant
Just turn it into a TV series like what they did to that other vampire show which is a lot more entertaining than Twilight.
...And there is only so much you can work with.
personally if it were me, I would have made it as scary as hell.
Bella: Why are you doing this to me?
Edward: Doing what? (plays with knife, puts it against her neck) I'm only doing what I am.
Bella: What are you?
Edward leans forward, vampire face emerges. Bella screams.
Edward: I'm your f*cking nightmare (pauses) bleed for me.
Werewolf smashes through the window, howls at Edward.
Edward: You mind we're having a conversation here.
Growl
Edward rolls his eyes, straightens. "Fine then, have it your way".
12 months agoby @zenderFlag
Shnoopbop
please... dear God, make it stop...
1 year agoby @shnoopbopFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
You gotta be sh*tting me, why would they make us suffer through this again
1 year agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
Rudy
OH, MAMA MIA!! (that's the nicest way I can put my reaction to this news).
1 year agoby @rudyFlag
johnny
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 year agoby @johnnyFlag
Dan
@ejk1 One thing.... Lionsgate also has the Hunger Games trilogy to work on, and you could say the first one was well received, commercially and critically. They don't have to worry about Twish*t anymore.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@skywise You brave man
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Bane5000
Good lord people, just let this movie/franchise go already, imma be thankfull once this is over with
1 year agoby @bane5000Flag
skywise
The films suck because the books are pretty bad. Stephanie Meyer is not a very talented writer, its simple as that. It really doesnt matter how much it is remade or rebooted for whatever format it will still have those problems that make the books so stomach churning (and i am talking style here not substance). Those technical problems in the books are going to worm their way into any adaption.
And before any of you give me crap for saying that, yes, i have read them all.
...Hey i was bored, i was overseas and that is all their was. No shame...no shame.
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
Pbcritical
This series has always been seen negatively and for good reason. The series never had the magic or creativity that we saw in Cronciles of Narnia or Harry Potter. It always angers me when people compare twilight to these great book to film adaption. I think the whole twilight series could have been just one film and been done with it. I want to see serious vampire movies again. Have one that deals with the need to feed, to stay away from light, to fear that humans may hunt them down. If they did make another type of this film don't go with Twilight. Change it up. Make a dark bloody romance film about a human and vampire. Like True Bloods taking a serious approach. I though the german film We Are the Night was a great way of doing this. But either way I wish they will just let the Twilight series die out and remain there for eternity.
1 year agoby @pbcriticalFlag
thedude-abides
Welcome to my world, cbm fans.
1 year agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
My opinion: make it into a Tv series. either from the start or a continuation. Why? Have you seen the numbers for TV shows lately? They provide nearly billions in revenue for the big studios these days; more than feature films. This way, they don't have to hold back on details and cut story corners. I recommended this before the first book was adapted and would have played off in the long run. Rating would have hit the rough every damn week. CW would have been a great home for it. But whatever. These are my two cents
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
ROFLitschristian
I thought Hollywood only remade and ruined GOOD movies.
1 year agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
TheDude1
Highly unlikely they will reboot it right away. They also said the same thing about another massive franchise for Lionsgate, Saw. And there has been zero movement on that since the series ended almost 2 years ago.
1 year agoby @thedude1Flag
Mutant
A lot of girls and 12 year old boys enjoy this franchise since it's geared toward them.
I find them mildly mundane and boring.
Vampire meets girl, girl falls in love, vampire converts her and has child. Four books in one, instead of making them boring all over again.
1 year agoby @zenderFlag
LuxoIII
The only way I would support this is if Darren Aronofsky or Chris Nolan were involved in rebooting them and we all know that will NEVER happen.
1 year agoby @brady1138Flag
skywise
I wish i had something witty to say but i am nearly silenced with horror.
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
Lyndsi Wood
I think we're missing the real big deal here.
NO ONE WAS BURNED AT THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS.
1 year agoby @Lyndsi-WoodFlag
the MovieGhost
*Yaaaawn*
1 year agoby @the-movieghostFlag
ejk1
Generally I ignore Twilight stories, but I have to comment on this. Here's my personal opinion: This isn't based on a comic book character, which allows for reboots because of how many stories that can be pulled from one successful character. Nor is this franchise all that old; the first film hasn't even reached four years old. Here's the problem, and why Lionsgate may do this: they made a crappy film series, and it pales greatly in comparison to Harry Potter, a wildly successful and critically acclaimed series of films. Lionsgate wants the kind of accolades for its series that Potter gets. Well, too bad. Perhaps you should have made better films, Lionsgate. Maybe in fifteen years, but not now.
I also find this story to be a bad omen for the final film. It's not being released for five more months, and already the studio is talking reboot? Doesn't seem to bode well for the Twi-fans.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag
darksektor1971
meh...
1 year agoby @darksektor1971Flag
justinishulk
Oh my... it is all about f&%$king money, you know...
1 year agoby @justinishulkFlag
jasdjqs
No f*cking way
1 year agoby @jasdjqsFlag
Cartman
90% of the worlds population are dumbass twilight fans - a reboot will get them money like hell,.. why will anyone not do a reboot when they know they will make awesome profit?!
Even you and I will do the same if we have a studio,.. der are just 2 things the haters can do 1) watch the movie 2) not watch the movie....
1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag