David Slade Set To Direct Third ‘Twilight’ Film: ‘Eclipse’

Another day, another “Twilight” story. This franchise sure knows how to enjoy the limelight.

Summit Entertainment announced today that David Slade has won the coveted director’s job for the third installment of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”. If you recall, Summit kicked around a few names before deciding on Slade, including actress turned director Drew Barrymore.

For those of you who may not know David Slade, he has a few directing jobs under his belt including the picture “30 Days of Night” about an Alaskan town that is ravaged by none other than vampires. I am sure Summit took this into consideration when they chose Slade for “Eclipse” which focuses further on the love triangle between Bella, played by Kristen Stewart, Jacob, played by Taylor Lautner, and Edward who Is portrayed by my lover, Robert Pattinson. OK. He isn’t my lover… yet. If the movie sticks with the same storyline as the book, the trio also has to deal with a bevy of newborn vampires who are set on attacking the good folks of Seattle.

Via Empire Online:

“Slade is certainly an interesting choice to follow Chris Weitz and Catherine Hardwicke behind the camera. With ‘30 Days Of Night’ and the excellent ‘Hard Candy’ on his CV, he’s proved that he can handle tougher material and splash the odd bucket of blood where necessary.”

“Hard Candy” is a crazy good flick. It stars an even younger than “Juno” Ellen Page who decides to turn the tables on a man whom she believes to be a pedophile.

“Eclipse” is set to hit theaters June 10, 2010.

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