Character: Alice Cullen
Director: Chris Weitz
Genre: Horror / Fantasy / Romance / Thriller
Written by: Stephanie Meyer & Melissa Rosenberg
Production Status: Filming
Release Date: November 20, 2009 (USA)
MPAA Rating: N/A
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Nikki Reed, etc

Plot Outline:

After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella’s blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward’s sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.

Character Info:

Alice Cullen, born in 1901 as Mary Alice Brandon, is a vampire with the ability of precognition who is a member of the Olympic Coven. She is the wife of Jasper Hale and the adopted daughter of Carlisle and Esme Cullen. Alice is the adoptive sister of Emmett and Edward Cullen, as well as the adoptive sister of Rosalie Hale. Alice is the adoptive sister-in-law of Bella Cullen and the adoptive aunt of Renesmee Cullen, as well as the sister of Cynthia Brandon.

In 1920, after having been institutionalized by her family, an unknown vampire transformed Alice into a vampire to save her from the relentless tracker James. Later, she was led to the love of her life Jasper after receiving a vision of him, and the pair subsequently began a life with the peaceful coven of the Cullen family.

• Catherine Hardwicke, director of Twilight (2008/I), the first movie in the Twilight Saga, was set to be the director of ‘New Moon’ as well. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, Hardwicke had to back out.

• ‘New Moon’ began filming in March 16th 2009, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; then filming moves to Montepulciano, Italy.

• Ashley Greene wore a different wig than the one she wore in Twilight, to portray Alice Cullen. She also cut her hair quite short so that it could fit under the wig.

• Chris Weitz’s third movie based on a bestselling book.

• The film’s American premiere was held on 16 November 2009, which, in the lunar cycle, is a new moon.

• Summit Entertainment greenlit this sequel one day after Twilight (2008/I) had opened in theaters.

• Broke the record for the biggest one-day gross in the US with $72.7 million. Former record holder was The Dark Knight (2008).

• Ashley Greene had a male stunt double for the shooting in Italy.