Catherine Hardwicke

If you’re a fan of the Twilight franchise, you’re probably aware that the first movie was directed by Catherine Hardwicke, who then decided not to continue on with the other films. Though the flick came out back in 2008, Hardwicke still has some things to say about it — and not all of them positive. In a recent interview with Vulture, Hardwicke raised some eyebrows by saying the first script “sucked” (and no pun intended!).  It’s not the first time she’s... Related Content: Did Katy...Read Full Story

Grab your pitchforks, Twi-hards! In a recent interview with Vulture, Catherine Hardwicke , the director of the first “Twilight” movie, had some unkind words about the film’s initial script. At a Sundance dinner, [Hardwicke] had been seated next to the heads of Summit Entertainment, who handed her five scripts and asked her to read them. “Every one of those scripts sucked,” she says. “Oh, Lord, did they suck.” At the time, Hardwicke was best known for the critically acclaimed “thirteen,” which...Read Full Story

Some meandering thoughts on director Catherine Hardwicke's new movie, soundtrekker Brian Reitzell, SCTV and an unusual Dolly Parton mp3, board game-style, after the jump.......... Former Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke is leaving the fang'ds behind with a new project called Red Riding Hood, starring Amanda Seyfried. Hardwicke has enlisted the help of Brian Reitzell, music supervisor of many of Sofia Coppola's films and Stranger Than Fiction, to shape the soundtrack. Reitzell, above...Read Full Story

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke will again tackle teen angst with an adaptation of Martha O’Connor’s The Bitch Posse. Deadline reports that Hardwicke will direct from a script by Tristine Skyler (Getting to Know You). The film covers familiar territory for the director as it focuses on a group of three high school friends. A terrible incident occurs that changes their dynamic forever, and the book switches back and forth between the girls’ high school years and present day, which finds...Read Full Story

The Girl with the Red Riding Hood will be helmed by director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight) and an early cast lineup is available. In the film are Amanda Seyfried (Chloe), Shiloh Fernandez (Deadgirl), Max Irons (Dorian Gray), and Gary Oldman (Book of Eli). The cast is subject to change, but Hardwicke is likely to stay along with her focus on the darkly romantic. Have an early look at the film, which takes its central story from an ancient Germanic myth involving werewolves. The short...Read Full Story

Twilight: Director’s Notebook: The Story of How We Made the Movie Based on the Novel by Stephenie Meyer List Price: $17.99 ISBN13: 9780316070522 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed List Price: $17.99 Your Price: $3.97- A personal, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the blockbuster film Twilight from...Read Full Story

Twilight: Director’s Notebook: The Story of How We Made the Movie Based on the Novel by Stephenie Meyer List Price: $17.99 ISBN13: 9780316070522 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed List Price: $17.99 Your Price: $3.97- A personal, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the blockbuster film Twilight from...Read Full Story

The "Red Riding Hood" folklore tale has been told as far back as the 17th Century and in film there have been many interpretations. Director Giacomo Cimini's 2003 version is the most recent retelling and now filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight) is ready to show her visually stunning version. The first trailer for Red Riding Hood 2011 is here courtesy of Trailer Addict and while the reel shows a softening of themes, there is a focus on colour enhancement. Deep reds and misting colours...Read Full Story

Catherine Hardwicke’s (Twilight, Thirteen) upcoming fairy tale adaptation of ‘Red Riding Hood’ has found itself this new poster. To be honest it doesn’t really tickle my fancy. Red Riding Hood is said to be a dark retelling of the classic story, filled with love triangles, demons, obsession and of course werewolves. The film features a quality cast in the lovely Amanda Seyfried, the legendary Gary Oldman, Max Irons, Virginia Madsen, Shiloh Fernandez, Julie Christie and Lukas Haas. Red Riding...Read Full Story

CATHERINE HARDWICKE arriving at 'TAKING WOODSTOCK' Premiere at Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood, Ca USA August 4, 2009Taking Woodstock (Focus Features)Release: August 28, 2009A man working at his parents' motel in the Catskills inadvertently sets in motion the generation-defining concert in the summer of 1969.Genres: Drama, Musical/Performing Arts And AdaptationRating: R for graphic nudity, some sexual content, drug use and language.Starring: Demetri Martin, Kevin Chamberlin, Emile Hirsch...Read Full Story