Chris Weitz (director)

“Steamy and Scorcher”… were the words of New Moon Director Chris Weitz as he talks about ECLIPSE, the 2nd instalment in the TWILIGHT series. He was referring to the scenes of the new sequel where the love triangle of Jacob, Bella and Edward was unravelled by the “sleeping bag” scenario. As Bella could not feel her toes because of the cold, she took refuge from Jacob while Edward pretends to see nothing.Sounds awesome to the worldwide fans of the movie, as Weitz talks about his favorite scenes...Read Full Story

Writer/director Chris Weitz sat down with Gold Derby senior editors Chris Beachum and Rob Licuria to talk about his latest film "A Better Life," described as a poignant, multi-generational story about a an illegal immigrant worker struggling against the odds to build a better life for his son. Weitz may be best-known for his Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated "About a Boy," which he co-wrote (with Peter Hedges and his brother Paul Weitz) and co-directed (along with his brother). Since...Read Full Story

In honor of his excellence in filmmaking, his work to give voice to the Latino American dream and his efforts to create positive change through the arts, writer/director Chris Weitz will receive the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Excellence in Service Award.  Chris Weitz most recently directed “A Better Life,” a multi-generational immigrant story about a father’s love and everything a parent will sacrifice to build a better life for his child, which Summit Entertainment released on...Read Full Story

The Twilight Saga: New Moon director Chris Weitz and his lovely wife, Mercedes Martinez, were photographed at the American Reunion Premiere on Monday (March 19). The expectant mama was stunning the crowd in an off-white dress with a bold neck piece. The couple have another child, Sebastian, who was not spotted with them. Top Story? (feature beneath menu):  noRead Full Story

Chris Weitz plans a trilogy aimed at teenagers. NytRead Full Story