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I heard that Summit hadn't confirmed or denied it, which makes me think that they're at least considering it, but not ready to comment.

debussygirl wrote:I heard that Summit hadn't confirmed or denied it, which makes me think that they're at least considering it, but not ready to comment.

"Summit Entertainment has acquired the rights (optioned property) from Stephenie Meyer to film and distribute Breaking Dawn, the fourth novel in her series. The project has now been green lighted by the studio. Pre-production for Eclipse is already underway, and Breaking Dawn is in the early planning stages. Casting information will be posted here as soon as available. “Breaking Dawn” will start shooting in the spring of 2010, with a release scheduled for early 2011"

ForJazz926 wrote:

debussygirl wrote:I heard that Summit hadn't confirmed or denied it, which makes me think that they're at least considering it, but not ready to comment.

"Summit Entertainment has acquired the rights (optioned property) from Stephenie Meyer to film and distribute Breaking Dawn, the fourth novel in her series. The project has now been green lighted by the studio. Pre-production for Eclipse is already underway, and Breaking Dawn is in the early planning stages. Casting information will be posted here as soon as available. “Breaking Dawn” will start shooting in the spring of 2010, with a release scheduled for early 2011"

Until we get an official press release from Summit I'm not going to hold my breath that it's going to happen. Where did you get that from?

Associated Content Arts and Entertainment, maybe? If you google the subject, you'll find it everywhere. The problem is that it's been so heavily talked about that most of the articles you'll find say "don't get your panties in a bunch yet - it's still just in the works," because they are old. This thing has been "will they won't they" since last November. But everything since at least April 20, 2009 that I've found is no longer skeptical. And honestly...when you really think about it, do you really think there's a chance they will axe it after three? I don't. The first one made so much money, and Breaking Dawn is still on the top of the bestseller list. They are going to finish this series...period. When there's a chance to meet or beat HP and LOTR...it's going to happen. Sagas are all the rage, and this is a hot one.

I agree that it would be smart for them to make it considering how well Twilight did & the excitement that's already surrounding NM. I just know that there's talk that it could be hard to make (what with Renesmee) and since we haven't heard anything directly from Summit that it's greenlight to go I am just going to patiently wait & see what happens. Plus I would love to see BD on the big screen, I'm just kind of sick of the speculation.

I think the only one who thought it might not be made was SM - but I admit that's a big ONLY person. Did you see Watchmen? Her qualms about CGI not being up to par are no longer necessary, I think.

So if they do make BD, do you think they will do it in one film or two?