Comic-Con: 'Twilight' fan-demonium, ears are ringing

The screams were deafening. Literally. I think my seat-mate Jevon is actually hard of hearing now.

"Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke made it even louder right off the bat, telling the audience "When I read Stephenie’s [Stephenie Meyer] book, I fell in love with it just like you did." Screams. “I wanted to see Edward and Bella live and breathe just like you!” Screams.

The screaming continued throughout the duration of a clip they showed in which Bella is trapped by James and subsequently rescued by Edward. Twenty-two-year-old Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward, was smiling but visibly shocked and red at the fan reaction.

"As you can see we’re a little nervous," said star Kristen Stewart, who plays Bella. She later admitted that she hadn’t previously heard of "Twilight" before her involvement in the project.

"I don’t know. I was living under some big boulder rock," she said.

First question to Pattinson from the moderator: What’s it like to have these fans?

"It’s kind of the first time I’ve seen any of them, so I didn’t really expect it. I dunno... I... I... it just baffles me." Screams. "It’s nice, it’s nice though."

But let’s turn the mic over to the fans:

For all the actors, how is it to portray super hot vampires? Screams. Pattinson: “Wait, I’m the only one who’s playing super hot,” Pattinson dead-panned.

What’s on the soundtrack? Muse is on the soundtrack. Hardwicke added: “Rob’s a great musician.” And Hero Complex has learned, he’s writing “Edward’s Song” for the movie. He made up the lullaby on the spot while filming a scene.

Any spontaneous moments on set? Hardwicke: “I’ve got one! In one of the kissing scenes, Rob got a little passionate and fell off the bed onto the floor.” Screams.

Why‘d you get involved with the project, Kristen: Stewart: “It’s like the ideal version of love. As a lame sort of sappy girl, that’s sort of what life is about.” Awwww. “Plus, I got to do this audition with Rob Pattinson. It was on Catherine’s bed.” Screams.

“In her bed,” Pattinson added. Screams. “With Catherine.” 

“I was filming,” Hardwicke protested. 

“That’s worse,” said cast member Edi Gathegi.

How about you, Robert? Pattinson: “You don’t normally get a vampire…you know, I can’t even concentrate. I just wanted to play the hottest vampire in the world. Woo!” Screams. “And he dazzles.” Screams.

Why’d you pick a lot of cute guys to be in the movie? Meyer: “Because that’s how I write them.”

Hi Robert, I wanted to talk to you. Hi! How does it feel to be one of the most wanted guys in the world -- because I want you, baby? Pattinson: I reckon most people talk to me for two people and it’s, it’s all gone. Seriously. No, it’s filling a void in my life. I need a love. Screams. I do, I need several. Screams.

Feeling any pressure? All: “Yes.”

Boxers or briefs or nothing: Screams. “Will we get in trouble?” (Kristen, do you know?) Silence.

-- Denise Martin

Comments

[Paola]

also..this is a question...

do you know where I can see the entire footage of this???

I am sorry to say that i do not have cable. =/

[Ruth]

Can we start a campaign to get Rob's hair cut. Go on LA Times. Do a sponsored hair cut with him for chairty. Its way too long

[blearyeyedmesgirl]

Leave Rob's hair alone! His hair is perfect! It's the perfect combination of bed/sex hair! Plus, he's got a nervous habit of playing with it, messing it up...what would he do with it cut?

Can't wait to hear what's he wrote for the Lullaby...

[Bella]

OMG! He made the lullaby on the SPOT WHILE FILMING A SCENE! OMG!!!

[EdwardDazzlesMe]

Uhm... They have everything written out of order...

Anyway I was there so it doesn't matter.
BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!!

CAM GIGANDET IS A SEXY BEAST!

I yelled to him "I love you Cam!!"
And then he stops and turns to my direction and yells "I LOVE YOU TOO!!!"

Omg... My dream is complete.

[silentcamisado]

I love Twilight and I understand how dedicated the fandom is, but i feel almost embarrassed by some of the questions. I mean, we could stand to come up with much more intelligent questions than how much we love Robert Pattinson or "boxers or briefs". The only questions that didn't have me cringing were the ones concerning the soundtrack and the most spontaneous moments. And from other accounts about the Twilight panel, it seems as though the audience barely gave the panel time to answer their questions from all their screaming. I wanted to listen to the cast's answers, but unfortunately the audience drowned it out.

My personal opinion.

[Vicky]

OMG!! thank you!! I loved it!!...especially when they are talking about the auditon in the bed and the music!! I'm soo want to listen to bella's lullaby!!

My only question on this article is....You have a video of this interview??

[taylor]

who said "will we get in trouble"??
and did the fan ask "kristen, do you know?"
haaa! i cant stop laughing.

[Nadia Cullen]

I was actually the one who asked about the soundtrack & robert's involvement in it. He didn't really answer my question. Je said he wasn't ure and played with hair. LoL. That's okay. I just took the opportunity to talk to him......best day ever!!!!!

[Elyzie]

I think Rob's hair looks very nice, and he wears it well! He should keep it like it is. ;)

[Chica]

wow those were some really deep questions. :-/ lame. I'm excited for this movie but c'mon Twilight fans. Calm down and stop acting like a bunch of Teeny boppers. ANNOYINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.

[cathy]

HAHAHAAH your soo lucky that would have been the funniest thing ever..

only wish i was there
*tear *tear

[Luie]

'Rob got a little passionate and fell off the bed onto the floor'
Hahahaha :) funny!
and EdwardDazzlesMe, you are so lucky!!
I'm depressed that this doesn't come out in Australia till 9th of January 2009 :(

[ROBYN]

omgee im the crazy asian girl who did the "cus i want you" lols. this is cool!!!

[Stephanie Son]

HAHAHA my friend asked the "How does it feel like being the most wanted guy in the world? BECAUSE I WANT YOU BABYYY!"
hahahhahah<3

[Maya]

Thanksa lot for the article. This whole thing is crazy i am so happy Twilight is getting so much attention. I love that they were all being a little sarcastic while answering their questions and at the same time they were serious. I dunno i love the books and with Catherine's excitement i'm pretty sure the movie is going to be great.Like most of the fans when i heard robert was playing edward i was like WTF?? hell no this ain't happening. But now...i am so pro robert. And btw Team Edward all the way :D

[Sophie]

No leave Rob's hair how it is!
Its lovely! Its so hot when he plays with it..plus he really suits it that way xD

[Andrea Valverde]

OME, all of you guys who could go, you're so, so, lucky! I wish I was there *tear*.
And even if some of those questions were a bit dumb, they were funny questions. I liked them. And it's always good to know something else about the actors....haha Robert wears briefs.

[Sarah]

I WANNA SEE THIS KISSING SCENE WHEN ROB FELL OFF THE BED WHILE THE KISS AS OUTTAKE ON THE DVD. !!!!!!!!!! :D

[megan]

i cant wait...this article is awesome....living in the midwest blows sometimes!!!!

[Selima]

I too want to see a footage of this? ANYONE know where I can get it!!!?

[atotheizzo]

hahaha that was hiliarious when she asked "Kristen do you know?"
she basically called kristen a slut hahaha hahahaha

[Amy]

I was there too, it was amazing. Some of the questions were really good. I loved the one about the soundtrack, and the ones that actually added to the information we had on the movie, and the actors. Some of the were so bad, I didn't understand the point and asking them, and they obviously made the actors uncomfortable. The panel was all so great though. Taylor is so charming I was so moved by him and the way he answered the questions, Rachel is was wonderful, and so funny, Edi is more than a great honor to his role, Cam was so fun.... Robert was hilarious and charming too. Kristen is such a perfect Bella, I was proud of her, although she seemed uncomfortable she did a great job! What a gal I can't say enough about her.... Catherine showed what a great director she must have been to work with, she has a great personality. STEPHENIE is so classy. She is my hero. It has to be hard being gone from her family, yet she is so appreciative of her fans. We all should feel blessed to have her be such a giving author.

[Chrystal]

I was at Comic Con and was totally embarrassed by the old lady asking the kids (Tyler and Robert) if they wore briefs or boxers. That question is totally inappropriate! I think of that lady as a sexual prediator. I am aghast at her total lack of respect toward the boys and then asking Kristen if she knew. For heaven's sake they are kids in a movie. You need to separate the characters from real life lady!!! What a creepy old-manish gross thing to ask!

[Amy]

I just realized I put Rachel instead of Rachelle! She was the best... Such great answers.