We are aware that the hype surrounding the release of the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, is reaching a fever pitch, and that we’ve certainly done some fan-flaming around here. (See! Our goofy cartoon vampire proves we can have a laugh at our role in this phenomenon!) BUT we really do have something super-special going on, exclusive to EW.com: video of the Breaking Dawn Concert Tour, which we will be streaming live from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday (Aug. 1), and replaying again at 9 and midnight EST. The event will feature Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October, performing several songs that have appeared on Meyer’s own music playlists. (Check out "Hate Me" on the band’s MySpace page.) Meyer says that Furstenfeld’s music has played a major role in her writing, and has even inspired scenes in the Twilight saga.
PopWatchers, what do you think? Does the music enhances the experience of reading the books for you? And will you be going to one of the other three Breaking Dawn-themed shows in Chicago (on Aug 5), Los Angeles (Aug 7), and Seattle (Aug 12)?
That’s not a goofy cartoon vampire! That’s Vincent Van Ghoul! I was all pumped up about news about The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo. Twilight? How disappointing.
MUSE! MUSE! MUSE! Such a Great band! listening to Black holes and Revelations makes the reading experience 100% better! I’m so glad that they’re going to be a part of the movie…
MUSE! MUSE! MUSE! Such a Great band! listening to Black holes and Revelations makes the reading experience 100% better! I’m so glad that they’re going to be a part of the movie…
These book are just more, terribly written, diet anne rice, goth kid crap with clumisly inserted mormon values.
“oh, I’m a vampire, I drink blood and kill to protect my friends, but uh…no premarital sex! Thats bad kids!”
…complete trash.
twilight is so cool, though i cant go to the release i plan on getting a copy from my aunt
I, for one, am terribly sick of hearing about twilight. Come on EW, you used to have standards.
Wow. I see a lot of vitriol for Twilight. I am a literary chauvinist, so I spent years avoiding these books based on the same assumptions. However, after finally succumbing to reading the first book (it was a gift) I have to say that the series is truly a very enthralling work of fiction. The characters are not teen dramatists with their own agendas, its truly a very enigmatic story with some very classical values displayed as the underlying themes. It is no Old Man and the Sea or Pride and Prejudice; it is entertaintment. But, it is entertainment done well. It’s pure fun, so truly, do lighten up.
Peter, Meyer’s books are intended for a young adult audience. Just because her books aren’t a vampire sex-fest doesn’t mean that she is shoving mormonism down your throat. It’s simply inappropriate for the age group. If you don’t like the books, then don’t read them. Don’t try to expose the rest of us to your unnecessary hatred.
EW, stop trying to make Twilight happen! It’s not going to happen!.
Well said Tiff. People try so hard to be above anything mainstream that they tend to miss out on true entertainment. True, the books are for young adults but so was Harry Potter and I can’t count the number of adults who enjoyed that series. People need to stop taking their entertainment so seriously. All it is about is getting away from our own realities for a couple of hours. Is there really anything wrong with that? And for the record why wouldn’t EW jump on the Twilight band wagon? They are and ENTERTAINMENT magazine and that is what they cover. Duh!
I THINK IT’S GREAT AND WISH I COULD GO !!!!
I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE IT LIVE THOUGH BUT I’M SO HAPPY WITH EW AND COVERING TWILIGHT !!!!
WORD.
Well, Jim, the main reason why I even went out and picked up the Twilight books is because of EW so I’m thinking you’re wrong in that department. Personally, I’m very excited for the last book. All of the books have been a joy to read and the characters are written so vividly that they seem to come to life and jump off the page. If you can suck it up and get past the fact that they’re “young adult” fiction, I think a lot of people would enjoy them.
wats funny is that every one of my friends keeps talkin about if bella and edward are going to do it.
Me, i just love the story.
It gets you hooked once you start reading it. Im still kinda sad it gonna end so i really hope Breaking dawn has a good ending.
I will not be going to the event because while I like the books and buy the books, I don’t like the idea of paying to meet an author. Most authors do q & a’s and autograph signings for free.
To the person who said EW used to have standards: What? It’s a pop culture magazine. Half the stuff they cover is crap.