Millions of fans gathered together last night in Vancouver to see late night screenings of New Moon, the second installment in the wildly popular Twilight saga. Many fans have been hanging on to their New Moon tickets for up to a month before the film’s release.

New Moon is the continuation of the love story between girl next door Bella Swan, the vampire Edward Cullen, and the werewolf Jacob Black. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner all reprised their roles for the movie.

The movie opening in Vancouver was especially exciting since New Moon was filmed in the area. Many of the fans decided to dress up as their favorite characters from the books at the movie screenings. During filming, fans were everywhere, doing their best to see the idolized stars of the movie in action.

New Moon has already broken box office records just from ticket pre-sales, and is expected to turn a profit on its premiere weekend.

Twilight Fever Hits Vancouver: are You On Team Edward Or Team Jacob?

• BY APRILL BRANDON – abrandon@vicad.com
• Originally published November 19, 2009 at midnight, updated November 19, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.

It’s an issue that is tearing this country apart. People are picking sides and it’s pitting sister against sister, cougar against tween.

Just who is better? Edward Cullen or Jacob Black?

To find out, we took two Twihards, one on Team Jacob and one on Team Edward, and made them answer questions about the characters and what makes their man the best.

May the best man (vampire/werewolf, whatever) win.

Q: describe your character and what makes him awesome.

A: Jacob. Pecs. Six-pack.

Of course, there are a lot of other reasons why Jacob is awesome but considering I’m staring at his picture right now … make … thinking … hard … (drool) …

OK, OK. I put the picture away. Jacob is the ultimate best friend, the guy who loves you unconditionally and would do anything for you. He’s the guy that makes you feel better, not the one that makes you nervous and obsessed. he has a strong sense of family, of duty and of love.

And did I mention his pecs?

Q: why do you think your guy is better than the other?

A: Well, to start with, Edward is … hmm … how to put this delicately? Edward is DEAD! He’s dead, people. Not to mention, he’s roughly 100 years older than Bella. That’s not even robbing the cradle. That’s pretty much robbing the twinkle in Bella’s great-grandparent’s eyes.

But Jacob, ah yes, Jacob. He’s warm, loyal, funny, brave, good-looking, oh, and um, alive. He’s there to pick up the pieces after Edward shatters Bella’s heart. He’s the best of both worlds: a big, strong wolf ready to lay his life down to protect you and a big strong guy (with incredible pecs) willing to lay his life down to protect you.

Q: Who would win in a fight, Edward or Jacob? why?

A: Jacob, hands down. Have you seen those pecs?

Q: Who would win in a fight, Team Jacob fans or Team Edward fans? why?

A: I’m going to go with Team Jacob fans. Wait, are we allowed to use weapons? No? Bummer.

Well, I’m still going to go with Team Jacob fans. Girls may love them some Edward, but women love Jacob, and if it came down to it, we could twist you vampire lovin’ chicks into pretzels.

Q: to defend your guy’s honor, list five insults against the other guy.

A: 1. You know the only thing worse than someone who is emo? someone who is an emo-vamp. “Oh, I’m so brooding and whiny cause I ate some people back in the day. Woe is me.” get over it, wussy.

2. No one wants to cuddle with a glacier.

3. If I wanted to spend time with a man with Victorian-era values, I could just hang out with my grandpa. Plus, my grandpa doesn’t want to eat me.

4. Hey, Edward, the coroner called. You’re still dead, champ.

5. How about dating someone your own age? Like the Queen of England (although even she’s a little young for you, dude).

Q: Who should Bella choose and why?

A: Edward. Momma wants Jacob all to herself.

Q: describe your character and what makes him awesome.

A: Edward is what every woman fantasizes about. He’s got it all. He’s mysterious, attractive, charming, smart, a gentleman and completely loyal to the woman he loves. What’s not to love?

Q: why do you think your guy is better than the other?

A: Aside from what I just described above? He’s more experienced and knows what he wants. He’s cautious and more calculated with his decisions, unlike Jacob who is still young and has problems controlling his temper.

Q: Who would win in a fight, Edward or Jacob? why?

A: Physically, I think they can both take each other on pretty well, but Edward definitely has the advantage because of his experience and ability to read Jacob’s mind, so he can anticipate his every move.

Q: Who would win in a fight, Team Jacob fans or Team Edward fans? why?

A: Not entirely sure on that one, but I do believe there are more Team Edward fans out there. most of these girls are staying loyal to their first love: Edward. so Team Jacob might be out numbered there.

Q: to defend your guy’s honor, list five insults against the other guy.

A: 1. You want a real man, not a pup.

2. Edward sparkles like diamonds, and diamonds are a girl’s best friend. a pup is just a pet.

3. Edward won’t fall asleep and drool all over you.

4. Edward doesn’t abandon you to hang out with the “guys” like Jacob does.

5. are men supposed to have fleas?

Q: Who should Bella choose and why?

A: Edward is definitely the choice! They found each other irresistible from the very beginning and can’t stay away from each other, no matter how hard they try. Like Edward said to Bella, “You are my life now.” that is a thousand times more romantic than worrying if your man might “imprint” on someone else. Bummer.

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By Erin KeaneWho always obeys the laws of her state and mores of her community.

EDWARD

I’ll admit that everything I know about Teams Edward and Jacob I learned from US Weekly and a Death Cab for Cutie song, but if you’re over age 18 (and I know you are, Tamara!) you’d better join me over here on Team Edward.

Fact: Taylor Lautner, who plays Jacob the wolf, is only 17 years old.

Another fact: Robert Pattinson (sparkle-vampire Edward) is the spitting image of a young John Taylor, and if you’re old enough to know who the bassist for Duran Duran is (ahem!), you’re too old for Team Jacob.

According to my tabloids, Pattinson is almost certainly dating his brooding co-star Kristen Stewart, who is pretty much the millennial Winona Ryder. That might make Pattinson the millennial Johnny Depp. It’s hard to say just yet, but remember, Depp was a teen heart-throb before he was a serious and respected actor, and Pattinson does have razor-sharp cheekbones and a smoking habit. He looks like a bad boy, and because he’s 23, I won’t end up on a FBI watch list for saying I kind of dig that about him.

He’s pale, British and always looks hung-over in photos.

Hungry like the wolf yet? Team Edward!

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Kristen Stewart graduates on Twilight sequel set

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Pattinson fears losing Stewart to ‘Eclipse’ co-star Lautner

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ANDERSON REFUSES TO LEAVE TRAILER PARK

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Pamela Anderson is happier living in trailer park

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‘Twilight’ bosses hit back at Lefevre’s unfair dismissal claims

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Largest solar eclipses hits real and reel!

July 23rd, 2009 As the whole country watched the skies at longest solar eclipse of the 21st Century on Wednesday morning, interestingly we learn there is also a Hollywood movie that walks on similar lines!20th Century Fox’s forthcoming movie titled ‘Dragonball Evolution’ apparently revolves around the biggest solar eclipse which is going to occur and protagonist Goku who with friends, must race against time and the eclipsing blood moon to defend the EARTH against Evil. of course our real life phenomenon is not even close to the high intensity drama that goes in the movie, but we can’t help notice the co-incidence of the two ‘occurrences’ that takes place near about the same time!Dragonball Evolution which is to release in India on August 7th is based on the popular Japanese manga created by Akira Toriyama, whose work spawned best selling graphic novels, video games and a phenomenally successful television series.

Cameron Diaz turns a cook on ‘My Sister’s Keeper’ sets

June 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON – Actress Cameron Diaz turned into a cook on the sets of her new movie, and served her co-stars with some luscious delicacies. the ‘Shrek’ star turned into the set mum for her onscreen daughters Sofia Vassilieva and Abigail Breslin in the new film ‘My Sister’s Keeper’, and converted her trailer into a dining spot.

Hungry ‘Twilight’ fans, take heart: ‘New Moon’ trailer shows Lautner become werewolf

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