summits response

We at Summit Entertainment are disappointed by Rachelle Lefevre’s recent comments which attempt to make her career choices the fault of the Studio. Her decision to discuss her version of the scheduling challenges publicly has forced the Studio to set the record straight and correct the facts.

Ms. Lefevre’s representatives were advised as early as April that THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE was expected to start shooting in early August.

If Ms. Lefevre was, as she describes “passionate,” about being part of THE TWILIGHT SAGA, we feel that she and her representatives would have included us in her decision to work on another film that would conflict with the shooting schedule of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE.

It was not until July 20th that Summit was first informed of Ms. Lefevre’s commitment to BARNEY’S VERSION, a commitment we have since been advised she accepted in early June. Summit had acted in good faith that she would be available to fulfill her obligations both in terms of rehearsals and shooting availability for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE. We feel that her choice to withhold her scheduling conflict information from us can be viewed as a lack of cooperative spirit which affected the entire production.

Furthermore Ms. Lefevre took a role in the other film that places her in Europe during the required rehearsal time, and at least ten days of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE’s principal photography. This period is essential for both rehearsal time with the cast, and for filming at key locations that are only available during the initial part of production.

Contrary to Ms. Lefevre’s statement, it is simply untrue that the Studio dismissed her over a ten day overlap. It is not about a ten day overlap, but instead about the fact that THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is an ensemble production that has to accommodate the schedules of numerous actors while respecting the established creative vision of the filmmaker and most importantly the story.

The fact remains that Ms. Lefevre’s commitment to the other project – which she chose to withhold from Summit until the last possible moment – makes her unfortunately unavailable to perform the role of Victoria in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE.

so unprofessional...

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#BringBackRachelle

personally i LOVED rachelle (as a person and as victoria), so i was VERy sad to see her recasted...#BringBackRachelle is now the #1 trending topic on twitter, #5 Rachelle Lefevre, #6 Victoria, and #8 Summit...something definitely could have been worked out...

here is rachelle's statement on accesshollywood:

Rachelle Lefevre ‘Stunned’ Over ‘Eclipse’ Recasting
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Summit Entertainment announced the replacement of “Twilight Saga” star Rachelle Lefevre in the series’ third film, “Eclipse,” on Tuesday night – and fans weren’t the only ones surprised by the news — Rachelle was shocked as well!

“I was stunned by Summit’s decision to recast the role of Victoria for ‘Eclipse,’” Rachelle said in a statement to Access Hollywood.

On Tuesday, Summit announced that Bryce Dallas Howard would be taking on the role in “Eclipse,” due in May 2010.

“I was fully committed to the ‘Twilight’ saga, and to the portrayal of Victoria,” Rachelle continued, explaining the turn of events that led to the casting change. “I turned down several other film opportunities and, in accordance with my contractual rights, accepted only roles that would involve very short shooting schedules. My commitment to ‘Barney’s Version’ is only ten days. Summit picked up my option for ‘Eclipse.’ Although the production schedule for ‘Eclipse’ is over three months long, Summit said they had a conflict during those ten days and would not accommodate me. Given the length of filming for ‘Eclipse,’ never did I fathom I would lose the role over a 10 day overlap. I was happy with my contract with Summit and was fully prepared to continue to honor it. Summit chose simply to recast the part.”

The star concluded her statement with a regretful tone.

“I am greatly saddened that I will not get to complete my portrayal of Victoria for the ‘Twilight’ audience. This is a story, a theatrical journey and a character that I truly love and about which I am very passionate. I will be forever grateful to the fan support and loyalty I’ve received since being cast for this role, and I am hurt deeply by Summit’s surprising decision to move on without me. I wish the cast and crew of ‘Eclipse’ only the very best,” she said.

Rachelle will appear in the series’ next film, “New Moon,” due Nov. 20.


picture source: EW
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bryce dallas howard

OMG! from the examiner:

Victoria to be played by Bryce Dallas Howard in 'Eclipse' instead of Rachelle Lefevre

Summit Entertainment has just announced that The Twilight Saga: New Moon star Rachelle Lefevre will be replaced in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse by actress Bryce Dallas Howard due to scheduling conflicts.

Lefevre, we noted before, has a busy filming schedule with her newest role in Barney's Vision, a film that starts production on the same date as Eclipse.

According to the press release,
“We are incredibly happy that Bryce has agreed to come into the franchise,” said Erik Feig, Summit’s President of Worldwide Production and Acquisitions. “Rachelle brought “Victoria” to great screen life and Bryce will bring a new dimension to the character. The franchise is lucky to have such a talented actress as Bryce coming in to fill the role.”

Howard most recently starred in TERMINATOR SALVATION as Kate Connor and has been seen in SPIDER-MAN 3, LADY IN THE WATER, and THE VILLAGE. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her leading performance as an actress in the HBO film AS YOU LIKE IT.
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more interviews

check out the end of this EW interview



melissa rosenberg


CW...i <3 him even more now...


taylor & kristen... "good way to get assassinated"

Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

jamie campbell bower


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facial hair?

old interview with nikki and rachelle that i hadnt seen before...cute! they talk about new moon and GUSH about taylor =) read more...

interviews

about a million and one interviews/set visits came out yesterday, so i'm just going to out them all into one post for your reading pleasure.

hitfix

interview with taylor lautner
interview with wyck godfrey (producer)
new moon one day set visit

msn

interview with cameron bright
interview with rachelle lefevre
interview with taylor lautner
interview with melissa rosenberg

new moon set visit

hollywood.com

interview with jj makaro (stunt coodinator)
interview with melissa rosenberg

fandango

new moon set visit

rottentomatoes

new moon set visist

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twilight baseball

from the casting scoop:

"Twilight" Cast Hits a Home Run for Make-A-Wish

Members of the cast of "Twilight," including Peter Facinelli, Rachelle Lefevre, Edi Gathegi, Michael Welch and Christian Serratos--as well as Alex Meraz and Kiowa Gordon of "New Moon"--made a great showing today at PGE Park in Portland for the Twilight FanTrips Vampire Baseball Event, benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Guests also included members of the local cast, including Solomon Trimble, Ayanna Berkshire, Trish Egan, Sean McGrath, Gavin Bristol, Catherine Grimme, Logan Welch and Tyler Nordby; crew members such as Bruce Lawson, Chris "Chalky" Chalk, Dan Gorczyca and others.

see more pictures here and at twilightpoison, fan experiences from vampirewiretours and twilight lexicon, video of alex meraz from twilightblog and NMM...and peter and edi's fight at twilightblog!

kaycob: damn alex is so hot in that video! stupid imprinting is going to ruin my life even more. read more...

v-bball dream team

from twitter: RachelleLefevre vampire baseball dream team read more...

off balance

great interivew with rachelle lefevre after the muchmusic video awards talking about the twilight series from twilight gossip read more...