Is "Twilight" based on a novel?

Yes. Twilight (2005) is a book by American author Stephenie Meyer. It is first in a series of four books, collectively known as
the Twilight Saga. Following Twilight, the books are New Moon (2006), Eclipse (2007), and Breaking Dawn (2008), which
will wrap up the Twilight Saga from Bella's point of view. A companion book to the series was planned to follow; Midnight
Sun (2009?), which would be a retelling of the events in Twilight written from Edward Cullen's perspective. The release has
since been postponed indefinitely due to an illegal leak of several chapter manuscripts.

Will the movie be based on the first book or the first three books?

The movie will be based on the first book of the series, Twilight. Summit has bought the rights to the other three films. The
writer of the first movie is connected to all but Breaking Dawn and is working on the scripts.

Why is the script so different from the book?

Movies and books are two different mediums and have different requirements. Books rely on the readers' imaginations; they
employ inner monologues and a wide variety of characters. The Twilight books, in particular, are extremely long, and go into
great detail describing characters' thoughts and emotions, which can't easily be put into dialogue. The movies can't duplicate
what the books do and still be watchable movies. Movies must be fast and visual; they typically limit voice-over narration
(the cinematic equivalent of inner monologues); and they have to merge characters or remove them to avoid confusing or
boring the audience. In addition, filmmakers often like to show a variety of different races and ethnicities on screen. So if a
white character's race or ethnicity can be changed without drastically changing the character, a movie will often make that
change.

Are Twilight's vampires traditional vampires?

No. The vampires of the Twilight universe are very different from traditional ones you've seen in many other books and
movies. Twilight vampires drink blood and are immortal like any other vampire, but they don't have fangs. The Cullens and
one other coven, the Denali clan, choose to drink animal blood instead of human blood. Their teeth are sharp enough to cut
through the skin and drain the blood from their prey, and all of their teeth are full of the venom that transforms humans into
vampires so they don't need fangs at all. Twilight vampires are not allergic to garlic or silver, their reflection can be seen in a
mirror, and they show up in pictures. They don't sleep in coffins; in fact, they do not sleep at all because all their mortal
necessities are gone, meaning that they don't need to go to the bathroom and can't get illnesses. Their bodies are pale, cold
and hard. They don't age or change at all. That means women vampires can't have babies. These unique vampires are
unbelievably strong and fast. They have great senses and abilities. Some of these vampires have special gifts or abilities.
For example Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) can read minds and Alice (Ashley Greene) can see the future. They're very
graceful and attractive to humans. They are the world's most dangerous predator. They can't get killed with a stake through
the heart or by exposure to the sun. They can actually go out in the sun but their skin shines like it was made of crystals;
consequently, they don't go out into direct sun because people would know they're different. The only way to kill a Twilight
vampire would be to cut him into pieces and burn them. There are many other details that make Twilight vampires so unique
but these are the most important.

Does Bella ingest the venom when she kisses Edward?

Stephenie Meyer has clearly stated that the venom has no effect on the human body unless it gets into the bloodstream.
Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward's kisses are fairly chaste; they do not "French" kiss. Edward is extremely careful not to
cut Bella with his incredibly sharp teeth or the venom would get into her bloodstream.
What happens when Bella gets her period?

This has been addressed by Stephenie Meyer. She states that this is "dead blood" and isn't as potent to Edward, though it is
a bit uncomfortable for him. He's too much of a gentleman to say anything about it, and she's too embarrassed to ask about
it.

How do you pronounce their names?

Esme = The sound somewhere between EZ-may and EZ-mee; Carlisle = CAR-lyle; Cullen = KULL-en; Rosalie = ROSE-uh-
lee; Quileute = QUILL-yute; Leah = LEE-uh; Embry = em-brie; Renesmee= Ruh-nez-may

This pronounciation key was written by Stephenie Meyer herself. It can be found in one of her posts at theTwilight Lexicon:
http://www.twilightlexicon.com/.

What's this "imprinting" people are talking about?

"Imprinting" is a term that comes from a phenomenon that occurs in birds. The first thing that a baby bird sees after hatching
is "imprinted" upon it, and it bonds with that thing. Usually, of course, the thing is its mother; but the bird can bond with a
human, another animal, or even an inanimate object. In the Twilight universe, imprinting is something that only happens to
Quileute shape-shifters. (Mistaken for werewolves.) After they make their first transformation into a shape-shifter wolf, there
will be a person out there who is their match. In the books, there are many theories as to how the match is picked. A few of
these theories is that it has to do with who ever gives the imprinter the closest chance of reproducing another shapeshifter,
or perhaps whoever will procreate with them to produce the strongest shape-shifter. This person can be any person at all
(but it only occurs once). Not all shape-shifters end up imprinting. Once they have imprinted, they are "bonded" to to that
person forever. Because shape-shifters don't age as long as they continue to phase into their other form, many choose to
obtain control and re-begin aging as their mate ages, so that they can grow old and die with them. For if their imprintee were
ever to die, it would be utterly and severely painful for them. In the book, the imprinter is described as looking at and
regarding their imprintee "like a blind man seeing the sun for the first time." The wolf will then always be more calm and
assured because they know that they have their mate. The shape-shifter can imprint on anyone, any age. They can also
imprint on a baby. The feelings they have for their mate isn't always sexual, more-so just protective and loving. The imprinter
can be a big brother/sister, a best friend, and eventually a lover to their imprintees. The mate will most likely (it hasn't ever
occurred another way) choose the imprinter as their lover, because the imprinter will be their perfect match, and will do
anything or be anyone for them. Although Bella is not a part of the Quileute tribe, 'imprinting' affects her directly as Jacob
admitted in New Moon that he had not imprinted on her. This fact gives Bella (feeling guilty for loving Edward more than
Jacob) a little sense of comfort that there may be someone else out there for Jacob.

Did Stephenie Meyer have a cameo in the film?

Yes. Stephenie Meyer appeared in the diner scene toward the middle of the movie, when the waitress says that she hopes
Charlie's friend's killer is found. Before the camera focused on Bella and her father, the waitress served a lady at the counter
a veggie plate and called her 'Stephenie'.

What's with the stares between Jacob and Edward? Why doesn't Jacob's father like Edward?

Jacob has a crush on Bella, though it is not as overtly obvious in the movie as it is in the book, which leads to much of his
dislike of (and glares directed at) Edward. Billy (Jacob's father) believes strongly in the Quileute legends that say Edward
and his family are "the cold ones" or vampires, so he dislikes Edward because he knows what Edward is. He is also angry at
Edward for pursuing a relationship with Bella, especially because Bella is the daughter of Billy's best friend.
Why isn't Rosalie's last name Cullen?

Rosalie and Jasper Hale share the same last name as a rouse. Carlisle decided he would pass Jasper and Rosalie off as
twins with the last name of "Hale" because of the relationships between Jasper and Alice and Rosalie and Emmett. If
Rosalie and Jasper shared the name "Cullen" while they are supposed to be dating their counterparts, it would just draw all
the more attention to them. Also, Rosalie has the hardest time dealing with the fact that she is not human, and "Hale" is her
real last name which she desired to keep.

Why is Rosalie so cold and mean towards Bella?

Rosalie is stated to have a jealousy toward Bella because Bella has a choice to remain human and have a family, where as
Rosalie no longer does. Later on we're told the one thing Rosalie always wanted was a child and because she was turned
into a vampire, she can no longer reproduce. She feels angry towards Bella because she feels Bella takes her mortality for
granted.

SPOILER: In Midnight Sun (Edward's point of view of Twilight), Edward finds out that Rosalie is jealous of Bella because
Edward favors Bella over Rosalie. Rosalie was used to being wanted, and Edward's preference of Bella over her makes her
resent Bella.

Is there any news of a DVD release?

Summit has announced the release may be in April 2009.

Are there any scenes during or after the credits?

There are clips during the credits. There is nothing after the credits.