Summit, smart cookies that they are, waited until after the weekend to release the new "New Moon" trailer, the same trailer which was attached to "Bandslam". It did leak out on Friday but the bootleg was very poor and I refused to watch it until the official release. The fact I managed to hold off for a few days surprises even me.
It's interesting that they've released a trailer which features Taylor talking through most of it. On the one hand it's great for the fans (since "New Moon" centres a great deal on Jacob) but a bit annoying. Not too much new footage but enough to advertise the much better effects. I can understand that Jacob's shirtless moments are part of the story but it makes me feel a little awkward. That said, what's the deal with this image which I captured from about the 1:44 mark of the trailer:
I don't doubt that the torso on display is Taylor's but that position makes this image look completely unnatural. Seriously. It's a nitpick but it really bothers me.
I also rewinded the trailer a few times but not for the reason you might think (and yes, I would admit it...you know I would if it was Edward. Though there is one scene...). I rewinded a few times to Jane because I wanted a better look at the character but gave up after the third try. It's too quick and the video not high-quality enough to get a good sense of what the character looks like. That said, I can't wait to see screen captures from the trailer. I'm sure those will start popping up soon.
Moving on, you don't really need more words from me. Chances are if you're a diehard you've already seen this but just in case...
UPDATE: Big thank you to Thinking of Rob for super awesome screencaps. It's still a bit blurry but they have one of Jane which looks very promising.
A new trailer for "New Moon" is scheduled to hit the public on Friday in front of "Bandslam" but the folks at Summit have released 14 seconds of the trailer in an effort to excite the fans (like we really needed any more fuel).
Not new footage, it's a shot bit that was screened at Comic Con, but it's something. Sadly, it will fail to elevate the excitement of a large chunk of the fanbase as it's a Jacob scene. What about Team Edward damn it!
Since speculation about this has been so high, I decided that the short announcement required its very own post. According to Stephenie herself, Taylor Lautner will be returning to reprise his role as Jacob in "New Moon".
I'm very happy to announce that Taylor Lautner will be playing Jacob Black in New Moon and that he's doing so with the enthusiastic support of Summit Entertainment, the producers, and Stephenie Meyer.
The characters in Stephenie's books go through extraordinary changes of circumstance and also appearance; so it is not surprising that there has been speculation about whether the same actor would portray a character who changes in so many surprising ways throughout the series. But it was my first instinct that Taylor was, is, and should be Jacob, and that the books would be best served by the actor who is emotionally right for the part. I think that fans of Twilight the book and the movie will be surprised by the Jacob Black that Taylor will bring to the screen in New Moon; and I'm looking forward to working with him and the rest of the cast in realizing the film.
very best
Chris Weitz
Good news indeed. I guess all of the lobbying paid off!
