Episode 76: Saint Robert of the Beerless

Posted on | June 10, 2013 | No Comments

In episode 76, the Twilight Newborns discuss the documentary, Twilight Saga Forever, and TwiHarder lawsuit against Summit Entertainment.

Twilight News

• Those behind the Twilight spoof, TwiHarder, are suing Summit Entertainment for $500 million. Read more at LA Business News
• Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart: their relationship status. Read more from The Sun.
• DVD sales of the Twilight Saga have been decent for Lionsgate. Read more at Business Week.
• Was Francis Bean Cobain up for the role of Bella before Kristen Stewart was cast? Read more at US Weekly.
• Listen to our reaction to the Hillywood Show Parody of Breaking Dawn Part 2 and Warm Bodies.
• Warm Bodies came out on DVD on June 4. Get the details from the official site.

Newborn News

• Our iTunes Feed and cover art have been updated.
• Fan of the Week: Kerry

Meat of the Discussion – Twilight Saga Forever and The Book Club Play

TV Guide’s Twilight Saga Forever

• See the sneak preview on YouTube
• Hosted by Jackson Rathbone
• Rob Pattinson Red Carpet Interview
• Feelings from the cast about the end of the Saga
• Top 5 Fan Moments from Twilight – Breaking Dawn Part 1

The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarias

• A review from Washingtonian and from Atlanta Theater Fans
• Edward as Heathcliff
• Is Twilight important literature?

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iTunes Update

Posted on | April 8, 2013 | 2 Comments

 

Hey y’all! We just wanted to let you know we updated our iTunes Podcast cover art and now our feed includes all our episodes! All 76 of them! Check out our archives at iTunes here or through our show notes.

Were you looking for episodes 15 and 18? We got your ‘cast needs covered here and here!

Thanks for listening! 

 

Episode 75: Vampactiv

Posted on | March 29, 2013 | No Comments

In episode 75, the Twilight Newborns review The Host the Movie and talk about their Breaking Dawn Part 2 DVD release experience. This is a super-sized edition!

Twilight News:

• New Moon Graphic Novel Volume 1 is coming out April 30. See more at Twilightish.com.
• Hillywood Show’s Breaking Dawn Part 2 Parody is out now! Check it out at youtube.com. We will be reviewing it on our next episode.
• Stephenie Meyer talks about how Midnight Sun was leaked. See more at hypable.com
• Stephenie hasn’t read 50 Shades of Grey. See more at twilighish.com
• On the Road the Movie, starring Kristen Stewart, is screening around the country. Read more at Twilightish.com

Newborn News

• Newborns are awesome, fyi.

Two Meats of the Discussion! – The Breaking Dawn Part 2 DVD Release on March 3 and The Host Movie Review

BD2 DVD Release

• We purchased the Target Edition
• And we crashed Walmart’s pre-party as well
• Lots of other shenanigans

The Twilight Newborns’ The Host the Movie Review

• Stephenie’s webpage for the movie
• Her webpage for The Host (the book)

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Episode 74: 1-800 Bad Vamp

Posted on | February 18, 2013 | 1 Comment

In episode 74, the Twilight Newborns discuss the upcoming Breaking Dawn Part 2 DVD release and the film, Warm Bodies.

Twilight News

• Target and Walmart both have DVD special editions coming for Breaking Dawn Part 2 on March 2. Learn more at hypable.com 
• Twilight screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg talks about how she and Stephenie Meyer came up with the ending of Breaking Dawn Part 2. See more on ew.com
• What are the Breaking Dawn Part 2 DVD deleted scene details? See more at examiner.com 
• Stephenie Meyer posts an update about her upcoming project, Austenland, on her blog. Read more at StephenieMeyer.com

Newborn News

• Thanks to Lara for sharing her comment on Breaking Dawn Part 2!

Meat of the Discussion – Warm Bodies vs Twilight

• The official website for Warm Bodies, the movie
• The GoodReads site for Warm Bodies, the novel by Isaac Marion
• Official author website for Isaac Marion
• Zombies versus vampires!
• How is Edward similar to R? See more at ScreenCrush.com

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Episode 73: All Renasty Inside

Posted on | January 13, 2013 | 2 Comments

Happy New Year! In episode 73, the Twilight Newborns discuss Stephenie Meyer’s reactions to the end of Breaking Dawn Part II the movie and create Twilight Mad Libs.

Twilight News:

• Breaking Dawn Part II DVD is set to be released Saturday, March 2, 2013. Get ready for your midnight release party! Get more at Summit Entertainment.
• Summit is releasing an extended edition of Breaking Dawn Part I on the same day as Part II comes out. Read more at TheHDRoom.com
• The Twilight Saga won a Critics’ Choice Movie Awards as Fan Favorite Franchise, beating out Batman, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, James Bond, Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man, Star Trek, Star Wars, and Toy Story. Read more at HollywoodLife.com.
• Breaking Dawn Part 2 was nominated for 11 Razzies, including Worst Picture. Read more at razzies.com.
• Stephenie Meyer posted two new updates on her blog: A book recommendation and her thoughts on the end of the Breaking Dawn Part 2

Newborn News

• Christen’s The Boyfriend watched Breaking Dawn Part 1
• Newborn Army Fan Reactions to Breaking Dawn Part 2: Nari

Meat of the Discussion

• Twilight Mad Libs
• Do the Twilight Vampires vote? Should they?

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Episode 72: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Movie Review

Posted on | November 16, 2012 | 1 Comment

In episode 72, the Twilight Newborns give their review of Breaking Dawn Part 2 the Movie in a special car cast!

Intro:

• “The Antidote” by St. Vincent from the Breaking Dawn Part 2 Soundtrack

We review:

• The Twilight Marathon and talk about all four previous movies
• How beautiful Edward is
• How faithful the movie is to the books
• A review of Renasty
• Screaming for Jacob
• Our favorite parts
• The ending

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Photos from the Newborns’ Forks Trip

Posted on | November 4, 2012 | 1 Comment

Hey ya’ll! Check out our photos from our ultimate trip to Forks and Port Angeles!

• See the rest on our Facebook Page!

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P.S. Read more about our trip here.

 

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Episode 71: Extra Special FORKS Washington Cast

Posted on | October 28, 2012 | 1 Comment

In episode 71, Melissa and Christen travel to the land of Twilight – Forks, Port Angeles and Seattle – and report back all they have learned.

Intro:

• Hello Seattle – Owl City

Places the Twilight Newborns visited:

• Bella Italia Restaurant
• Port Book and News
• The Cullen House (Miller Tree Inn)
• Leppell’s Flowers & Gifts – “Twilight Central”
• Team Forks Tour
• Forks Coffee Shop
• Forks Police Department
• Forks High School. Go Spartans!
• Native to Twilight Store
• Thiftway and Forks Outfitters
• Bella Swan’s House

Other cool things we did:

• Purchased and tried to choke down Rainier Beer (Sorry, Charlie)
• Visited South Beach State Park
• Smacked ourselves in front of the Escala in Seattle
• Met Yoda at the Sucher’s and Son Star Wars Shop in Aberdeen, WA
• Laid under a bridge at Kurt Cobain Riverfront Park
• Snacked on the Edmonton/Kingston Ferry
• Caffeinated at the First Starbucks in Pike Place Market

Episode 70: Twilight Hoarders

Posted on | October 1, 2012 | 2 Comments

In episode 70, we discuss the Twilight documentaries, Twilight In Forks and Destination Forks.

Intro

• “Seattle” by Perry Cuomo

Newborn News

• The Twilight Newborns are heading on a very special trip!

Meat of the Discussion

• Website for Twilight In Forks: The Saga of The Real Town
• Website for Destination Forks: The Real World of Twilight
• Port Angles destination: Bella Italia Restaurant
• Forks destinations: Bella’s House, The Cullen House, Jacob’s House, Forks High School

The Twilight Newborns’ Cosmopolis Review

• See movie’s website

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Episode 69: Fade to Grey

Posted on | August 12, 2012 | 4 Comments

In episode 69, we discuss the continued fallout from Kristen and Rob’s breakup and our review of the 50 Shades of Grey Trilogy by EL James.

Twilight News

• Continued fall-out from Robsten scandel: From People.com: “Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Deserve Fans’ ‘Respect’: Director”
• Robert Pattinson begins press junket for promote new movie, “Cosmopolis.” See more at HuffPost.
• Will Rupert Sanders’ direct the Snow White and the Huntsman sequel? See more at FoxNews.com
• Could Kristen be hanging out with Lindsay Lohan? See more at PerezHilton.com

 

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