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EXCLUSIVE: First Look at New Moon's Evil Volturi

Originally posted 08/28/2009 09:00AM

Prepare to be scared.

In New Moon, the second installment in Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight saga, readers are first introduced to the ancient ruling class of vampires known as the Volturi. Determined to capture their creepy menace for his screen version opening Nov. 20, New Moon director Chris Weitz has given them custom-crafted blood-red eyes.

"They're all hand-painted, specially manufactured contacts," Weitz tells PEOPLE. "They're opaque red, almost like preying mantis eyes. You can't really see into them. There's something terribly off-putting about it."

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Twilight Author Urges Fans to Trust New Director

Twilight Author Urges Fans to Trust New Director

Originally posted 12/15/2008 06:20PM

Twilight author Stephenie Meyer tells fans that "torches and pitchforks" won't be necessary in dealing with Chris Weitz, the new director who will helm the sequel to the wildly popular vampire franchise.

"I'm excited to work with Chris and I think he brings a lot to the table," Meyer writes in a post on her Web site aimed at calming the fears of fans upset that Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke won't be back for the next movie.

Weitz, who has directed About a Boy and The Golden Compass, was tapped last week to replace Hardwicke in directing the sequel, New Moon.

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Spoiler! Twilight Saga Author Meyer Reveals Excerpt of New Book

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Spoiler! Twilight Saga Author Meyer Reveals Excerpt of New Book

Originally posted 07/28/2008 02:55PM

It doesn't hit stores until Aug. 2 – but fans of Stephenie Meyer's popular Twilight Saga series don't have to wait that long for a taste of the fourth installment, Breaking Dawn.

Starting Monday, the author is offering an excerpt from the novel on EW.com. And she's excited about sharing!

"No more secrets," Meyer writes to fans. "I can't wait to finally be able to discuss everything that happens."

Note: Spoiler Alert Below

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