The Twilight Saga: New Moon The Twilight Saga: New Moon The Twilight Saga: New Moon (commonly referred to as New Moon) is a 2009 American romantic fantasy film based on Stephenie Meyer's 2006 novel "New Moon". It is the second film in "The Twilight Saga" film series and is the sequel to 2008's "Twilight". Summit Entertainment greenlit the sequel in late November 2008, following the early success of "Twilight". Directed by Chris Weitz, the film stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, reprising their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black, respectively. Melissa Rosenberg, who handed in a draft of the film
The Twilight Saga (film series) Moon" when "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" began shooting, he would not be directing the third film. Instead, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" was helmed by director David Slade, with Melissa Rosenberg returning as screenwriter. Filming began on August 17, 2009 at Vancouver Film Studios and finished in late October, with post-production beginning early the following month. In April 2010, it was revealed that re-shoots of the film were needed. Slade, who previously said he would not be around for them, was seen, along with Stephenie Meyer, on set. The three main stars were also present. Wyck Godfrey, producer of the previous