I figured for this post, a quote directly from the book “Eclipse” written by the incomparable Stephenie Meyer was fitting.
I’m a voracious reader, but I prefer classic literature, however, when Twilight Fever hit, I thought perhaps I should read it for myself, see what I thought about it. Surely, I rationalized with my adult mind, it can’t be THAT good, but I was wrong.
I adore the saga, I truly do.
Now, mind you, when I heard it was going to be turned into a movie, I didn’t know whether to be excited or appalled. It turns out, I’ve been a little bit of both, more than once, over the course of the last solid year and some change.
First, the cast is absolutely stunning, they’re all beautiful, but if I was to say I thought that casting was perfect for each role, I’d be lying.
However, now that they are set in those roles, they have become the faces of those beloved characters, the world over, and we all like them just where they are. The ONE role that was filled, I had no doubts about? Victoria/Rachelle … because she looked and sounded EXACTLY how I pictured she would.
It seems, though, that Summit Entertainment doesn’t seem to find themselves feeling that way.
They will be re-casting Victoria, (played by Rachelle Lefevre),her replacement? Bryce Dallas Howard.
You’re not alone if you just said “WHO?!” Okay, so she was in Spiderman..3 was it? Oh,yay. And, apparently, she writes? Have you checked out Rachelle’s list of accomplishments? Now, I’m not saying that Bryce isn’t talented, but no offense, I can write, (see! look I’m doing it now), I have also been in a commercial, so hey Summit, I’m waiting on my call for Breaking Dawn.
All of this was brought on because they cite scheduling differences, but it’s awfully funny that Bryce was cast immediately. I have my conspiracy theories, that I will spare you, because I’m sure you house your own. My advice? Email Summit, and tell them that changing cast mid saga is shooting themselves in the foot.
Will I go to the theatre to see any of the other movies? Nah, I think I’ll pass. Originally I thought, I’d purchase the rest of them, and leave them un-opened on my shelf, to complete my set. Now, I think I may not, because to do so, would be an injustice to Rachelle, on my part.
She’s hurt, you can read all about it here: UGH!, but I am livid.
This is absolutely ridiculous, and honestly, if the movie flops, (Which it probably won’t,due to the popularity of the books, and the phenomenal following they have) they would deserve it. Rachelle darling, we still love you.
UPDATE: Summit has released their counter statement to Rachelle, and personally, I think, I’m even more irritated with them, if that is possible. You can read it here BS. This isn’t the first time that Summit has made a poor decision, think back to the almost re-cast of Jacob Black. That sparked outrage, and hopefully their underhanded, back peddling actions in both cases will continue to do the same. If you want to be a reputable, respected company, you have to come harder than that, with something more mature, and intelligent than THAT statement guys. Honestly, you expect us to believe you JUST found out there may have been schedule conflicts on the 20th but she had been replaced by yesterday, which was the 28th by MY calendar, and yet you guys are the “woe is me” victims? Ha. Don’t make me laugh.
When I hear the name Wyatt I immediately think of Charmed and how much I miss that show. Because really there isn’t a show on like it now. Now that I got that out of my system I had to post these adorable pictures of Sheryl Crow and her son, Wyatt, 2. It looks like mom has hit the age where he wants to start being independent. We call them the terrible twos.
I have to be truthful and admit that I had a wonderful experience with my son. I enjoyed every moment with him, until he turned two. And ever since then he’s been a heathen! Kids are wonderful creatures.
This Gamer clip with Gerard Butler was released around Comic-Con time. I know that I saw the unedited version with the swearing in it. But this is the family friendly version. It dives in deeper into how the video game works. The teenager can control him, and can talk to him, and he can talk back.
By a show of hands,who, by now, doesn’t at least know OF Jimmy Fallon? If you raised your hand, then I expect you to stop everything you’re doing, hit google, familiarize yourself with him, then come back..and don’t believe the rumors, he has a lovely wife.
No, really, it’s true,that’s her in the picture. So for those of you saying things you shouldn’t, SHAME ON YOU!
But I digress, so, by now you know he’s doing a Saved By The Bell cast reunion, that is in danger of being ruined by Tiffani Thiessen (Who you should remember as Kelly Kapowski OR Kelly Kapowski-Morris). She’s just “SO BUSY” as she points out in her video response to him on Funny or Die.
Let’s just say, Jimmy if you have seen it, I apologize for you losing that couple of minutes of your life, that you can never get back. I have never been so happy, to be saved by a bell in my entire life, as I was when that oven bell dinged, signaling her to end that poor attempt at comedy.*Shaking my head* Honestly, Tiffani, you shouldn’t quit your day job, whatever that is.
Don’t believe it’s SO bad? Ha, here, the proof is in the pudding..or in this case..the fail of epic proportions:
Now that you’ve sufficiently wasted a couple of minutes of your life, welcome to our world. You’ll listen to me from now on, won’t you?
That’s what I thought.
The only thing I would dislike more than that, would be if I had to sit through another two minutes of Dustin Diamond (You’ll remember him as Screech) talking. About anything. He should have his freedom of speech card revoked. People like that should have to take a test for the right to utilize their voice box, because idiocy runs from his mouth like water from a faucet ..on high.
The thought that he has an “adult video” out, makes me want to console, whatever poor girl (or guy) that had the lack of good wits about them that night. I bet that made their Top TEN list of regrets. *Shudder*
So,Jimmy it sucks that you may have to do without Kelly, (because even though her comedy sucks, we love her), but what’s worse, is that People magazine took your idea, and beat you to the punch!
I have an idea on how you can get them to print a retraction, giving you full credit for the idea! We can tie them to chairs, and force them to watch Dustin’s video on repeat, if that doesn’t break them, for the final straw, we pop in poor Tiffani’s attempt at humoring you.. they’d cave *Rubbing my hands together and laughing maniacally* Oh yes, they would.
So, if you need help, I’m your go to girl. Just let me know.
Let me just say, that I have had the unfortunate experience of having all of these pick up lines tried on me, and guys, they did NOT work.
10.) I may not be a genie but I can make your dreams come true: Then why are you still here?
9.)Are your legs tired, because you’ve been running through my mind all day long: Do I LOOK like a hamster on a wheel to you?
8.)I hope you know CPR, because you take my breath away: Even if I did, you wouldn’t reap the benefits, because this pick up line really, really needs to die. Ugh.
7.)Hi, I just wanted to give you the satisfaction of turning me down; go ahead say no: Oh so easy, watch. NO.
6.)“Did it hurt?” Then you ask “Did what hurt?”, They say – “When you fell from heaven.”: Does anyone have a cracker, I need somewhere to put this CHEESE. Ugh.
5.)You got something on your chest: my eyes: Oh THAT’S original, and gross. We all know you’re looking at our chest, but why would you say that?
4.) Kiss me if I am wrong, but isn’t your name ( they take a guess)…Janice????: No matter how wrong they are, they always get,”Why yes, YES IT IS.”
3.)What has 142 teeth and holds back the incredible hulk? My zipper: So it’s green, swollen, and angry? NO THANKS.
2.)If this bar is a meat market, you must be the prime rib: If that were the case, and you were the one that would be dining on me, then dear god let PETA intercede on my behalf.
And the number one pickup line, that I’ve heard used on me, and so many others so frequently, that is just awful.
1.)Are you from Tennessee? Cause you’re the only TEN I see: You are the weakest link, goodbye.
Seriously guys, just stop using this crap. It’s called conversation, introduce yourself, buy us a drink, and pick a topic, we aren’t THAT scary. Chances are, that will get you so much farther than these crummy pick up lines.
I saw this trailer for Season 4 of Heroes online from Comic-Con but I didn’t get to see as good as this version is. It really sets up what we can expect. Claire trying to be normal (but jumps off of a window ledge), Peter trying to be a paramedic (but running up a stairwell like Spiderman), Nathan trying to do his job (but realizing he has other powers), Tracy realizing that she has different powers and wants to kill everyone. And finally do we get to see what Mama Petrelli can really do?
