Hollywood Product: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
GENRE: Supernatural teenage drama
THE PITCH: To prevent a frenzy for Bellas (Kristen Stewart) blood, the Cullens, including her soulmate Edward (Robert Pattinson), cut all ties and leave Forks, Wash. Devastated Bella eventually turns to longtime friend Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) to mend her broken heart, unintentionally stoking Jacob's fiery passion for her and uncovering his true nature. Unable to forget her first love, Bella sets off a reckless chain of events that ultimately sends her on a mission to save a lovelorn Edward.
MONEY SHOTS: Jacobs lycanthropic nature is revealed when he morphs into his wolven form to protect Bella from an attack by friend and packmate Paul (Alex Meraz). A savage, snarly, teeth-gnarling fight ensues between the two werewolves.
BEST LINES: Almost anything from classmate Jessica (Anna Kendrick) when talking to dazed Bella during a girls night out. As Jessica compares zombies to lepers, she notes, “My cousin had leprosy, so its not funny.” Best friend Alice Cullen (Ashley Greene) declares, “I have never known anyone more prone to life-threatening idiocy” when she comes to check up on Bella after a tragic prophetic vision.
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