The Los Angeles Times has a great article about their New Moon set visit. Chris Weitz discusses visual effects, his approach on adapting literature to film, and his philosophy on the script and working with the actors. Robert Pattinson is observed in several scenes, and the descriptions will leave your heart pounding. New Moon challenges the actors to portray Bella and Edward’s ultimate heartbreak and loss as well as those around them that try to pick up those pieces. Rob appears to be taking this aspect of the film very seriously. I have included a few of the scene observations, but be sure to check out the entire article. It has some great updates on the much anticipated New Moon.

 Robert Pattinson is having an Obi-Wan Kenobi moment. Inside a soundstage where “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” is shooting, the lanky English heartthrob stands in front of a tall, wide green screen murmuring a tender admonition, “You promised me nothing reckless.” Motion capture cameras hurtle toward him across a length of track affixed to the stage floor, while a team of technicians studies his stance and the tilt of his head.

Today, that vampire ruling council is ruminating over the fate of Edward and Bella. Walking forward with his arms extended, Aro, played by British actor Michael Sheen, sporting blood-red contact lenses, offers a vaguely sinister greeting to his reluctant guests. The scene is replayed over and over, with Pattinson at one point leaving the set to consult with Weitz about a particular line of dialogue.

Standing by the monitors, the pair runs through a number of options while Stewart sits on the floor looking a little bored as she waits for the cameras to resume rolling. After several minutes, Pattinson, wearing a long, red robe and fake bruises painted beneath his eyes, returns to his mark and filming resumes.

To view entire article visit The Los Angeles Times. Enjoy!

Source: The Los Angeles Times, July 19, 2009