It's been just two years since the conclusion of the insanely lucrative Twilight movie series, but Lions Gate is hungry for more: The studio is reviving the franchise by commissioning five short films set in the Twilight universe.
The Twilight "mini-movies" are part of a larger effort designed to give women more opportunities in the film industry. The shorts will be directed by five female filmmakers hand-selected by a panel that includes Twilight alums including author Stephenie Meyer, director Catherine Hardwicke, and star Kristen Stewart.
The short films will premiere exclusively on Facebook next year, and Lions Gate Vice Chairman Michael Burns hints that this is just the first phase in what could be a larger strategy to make Twilight a top-tier franchise again: "This is the just the beginning — a template, if you will."
The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
-
Are boomers the real phone addicts?In The Spotlight There’s an ‘explosion in screentime’ among older people – and they’re more vulnerable to misinformation
-
West End Girl: a ‘tremendously touching’ break-up albumThe Week Recommends Lily Allen’s unfiltered new work is ‘littered with relatable moments’
-
Are car headlights are too bright?The Explainer 82% of UK drivers concerned about being ‘dazzled’ as LED bulbs become more common
-
Nobody seems surprised Wagner's Prigozhin died under suspicious circumstancesSpeed Read
-
Western mountain climbers allegedly left Pakistani porter to die on K2Speed Read
-
'Circular saw blades' divide controversial Rio Grande buoys installed by Texas governorSpeed Read
-
Los Angeles city workers stage 1-day walkout over labor conditionsSpeed Read
-
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.55 billionSpeed Read
-
Bangladesh dealing with worst dengue fever outbreak on recordSpeed Read
-
Glacial outburst flooding in Juneau destroys homesSpeed Read
-
Scotland seeking 'monster hunters' to search for fabled Loch Ness creatureSpeed Read
