Many Twilight fans have eagerly awaited the release of Breaking Dawn Part 1, but if you're not part of the legions of fans that have camped out to catch the film on opening night, we've got photos from the film to tide you over until you make it to the theater. If vampire romance sagas aren't your thing, check out images from this week's other releases, which include animated penguins in Happy Feet 2 and George Clooney as a man trying to make sense of his wife's infidelity in The Descendants.
Breaking Dawn breaks into theaters this weekend, but before you pay for a ticket, you may want to check out what our editors have to say about the latest Twilight film. Is it worth it to see Bella and Edward's wedding, honeymoon, and complicated pregnancy? Just watch.
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Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner brought the Breaking Dawn Part 1 press tour to Germany this afternoon. The costars suited up for their latest red carpet appearance, which comes just a day after they popped up in Spain to promote the film. The fourth installment in the franchise was released early today and has already seen success. Breaking Dawn Part 1 made over $30 million in midnight showings, kicking off an exciting opening weekend.
While Rob and Taylor continue their Twilight push around the globe, Kristen Stewart is already switching gears to another project. She's back to work on Snow White and the Huntsman in the UK and was spotted leaving Rob's London apartment earlier today.
The fourth Twilight film, Breaking Dawn Part 1, comes out today, and there are a lot of spectacles to see — Bella and Edward's wedding, honeymoon, and her pregnancy. We've been waiting since the book's release in 2008 to see it depicted onscreen, and there's sure to be throngs of crowds at theaters, but will you be one of them? Some fans have had tickets for weeks to see it at the first midnight shows as well as today's opening. Still, many fans who want to see it don't feel the need to rush to the theater, so I'm wondering when you're planning on watching Breaking Dawn.
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Anyone who follows Rachel Zoe on Twitter or watches The Rachel Zoe Project knows she's a huge fan of Twilight! With Breaking Dawn Part 1 around the corner, we put her fandom to the test with our new quiz show "How Well Do You Know . . . ?" Watch as BuzzSugar's Becky Kirsch and Shannon Vestal test Rachel's knowledge on the first three movies. Plus, Rachel dishes about what Rachel Zoe Collection pieces she wishes Bella would wear on her honeymoon and reveals that she considered naming her son Skyler "Cullen." Also, find out who is going to be Rachel's date to check out Breaking Dawn in the theaters. Could you have aced it? Watch Rachel Zoe on "How Well Do You Know Twilight?" now!
Ashley Greene and Jackson Rathbone posed on the red carpet together last night in Toronto. The pair went north of the border to show off Breaking Dawn Part 1, which is in theaters now! The Breaking Dawn reviews aren't exactly glowing, but that shouldn't stop fans of the series from turning out in force this weekend to see Edward Cullen and Bella Swan finally tying the knot. Jackson was greeted with lots of love from fans yesterday, and tweeted to the well-wishers, "Thanks again for all the love!"
Just a few days ago, Ashley was in NYC for a Cinema Society screening with costar Nikki Reed. Donna Karan sponsored that event, and the designer's relationship with Ashley is apparently just beginning. Ashley Greene is the face of DKNY Jeans, and an enthusiastic one at that. She said of signing on, "I immediately said yes. I previously had a bit of a relationship with Donna Karan to begin with. It’s just a very organic fit. . . . I actually really do love her clothes, and I feel like [Donna's] a very empowered woman. It just kind of fits right in with everything that I’m a part of already."
The stars of Breaking Dawn Part 1 have been making their rounds at various red carpet events, feting the premiere of the second-to-last flick in the Twilight series. And as you might expect, there have been stunning beauty looks abound. Ashley Greene went for Old Hollywood hair and makeup in LA, only to switch things up with a sleek and modern look in NYC. But one thing is for sure: the film's stars are really getting their glamour on. Learn some of their hottest hair and makeup looks now.
Let's be honest: the standards for Breaking Dawn Part 1 are not high. All we want as fans is a satisfying conclusion to an addictive guilty pleasure, and considering the titillating content of the fourth book (Wedding! Sex! Hybrid vampire baby!), the film version has to do very little to please its audience. Sadly, it feels like Part 1 is grossly imbalanced; certain aspects are lazy while other scenes are over the top. Though Breaking Dawn has the most theatrical elements of all the movies, the film is disappointing — and often, just plain bad.
The movie begins with Edward and Bella's wedding, and then we follow them on a honeymoon full of passion — and problems. The couple manages to have sex for the first time, but Edward's vampiric strength leaves bruises all over Bella's body. After they overcome that hurdle, Bella faces another one when she makes the classic mistake of eschewing birth control because she's assumed her vampire mate is shooting blanks. He's not, though, and Bella's suddenly pregnant, but no one is quite sure what's growing inside her. Science and legend have no explanation, but everyone can see that Bella is getting weaker by the second. Unless Edward can turn her into a vampire during childbirth, she may be gone forever. It's a pretty wild premise that was shocking to read, and even crazier to see — and not in a good way. To read about my issues with the film, just keep reading.
Are you as excited as we are for the Breaking Dawn release today? To fully celebrate this momentous occasion, host a little pre- or post-viewing cocktail and dessert party! Click through for some food, drink, and decor ideas.
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