Disc Backup: Backup the Twilight Saga: New Moon - Sexier, Darker and Funnier Installment

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (or simply as New Moon) is the second film in The Twilight Saga film series followed the 2008's Twilight. This 2009 American romantic fantasy film is based on Stephenie Meyer's 2006 novel New Moon and directed by Chris Weitz. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner are reprising their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. The film was theatrically released on November 20, 2009 in most countries, and set domestic box office records as the biggest midnight screening, grossing $26.3 million. The Twilight Saga: New Moon opened with the third highest domestic opening weekend since 2002 grossing a total of $142,839,137. It also became the highest grossing film released by Summit Entertainment, and was the widest independent release, playing in over 4,100 theaters in its theatrical run, until it was surpassed by The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Although critical reception was not favorable, the film was well received by fans.

New Moon DVD and Blu-ray Discs were released on March 20, 2010 through midnight release parties. The discs include an audio commentary by director Chris Weitz and editor Peter Lambert, a behind the scenes documentary, and music videos. Furthermore, there is Ultimate Fan Edition DVD which includes a 7-minute first look at the sequel, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. As of July 2012, New Moon DVD got $184,916,451 sales in North American, sold more than 8.8 million units, 4 million of which were sold within its first weekend.

Part 1: Why Backup the Twilight Saga New Moon

1: the Twilight Saga New Moon Awards

Won BMI Film & TV Awards 2010 Film Music (Alexandre Desplat)
Won Blimp Award 2010 Favorite Movie Actor Taylor Lautner
Won Blimp Award 2010 Cutest Couple (Taylor Lautner & Kristen Stewart)
Won MTV Movie Awards 2010 Best Movie
Won MTV Movie Awards 2010 Best Male Performance (Robert Pattinson)
Won MTV Movie Awards 2010 Best Female Performance (Kristen Stewart)
Won MTV Movie Awards 2010 Best Kiss (Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart)
Won Teen Choice Awards 2010
Won World Soundtrack Awards 2010 Soundtrack Composer of the Year

2: the Twilight Saga New Moon Reviews

So long as there are people, there will be love stories -- I hope they all feel as lush and lively as this one. - Laremy Legel from Film.com
I am not ashamed to admit that I will be the first in line for Twilight part three. - Sara Vilkomerson from New York Observer
It has an amazing kind of emotional integrity and intensity. - A.O. Scott from At the Movies
'New Moon' is little more than a skilful soap opera, but it's still enjoyable escapism - even if you're old and wise enough to see through it. - Anna Smith from Time Out
New Moon indeed feels new, often in ways that are good for the series. - Kevin C. Johnson from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
This swoony adaptation of the second installment in Stephenie Meyer's young-adult series is a potent stew of fairy tale and romance-novel fantasy. - Carrie Rickey from Philadelphia Inquirer
Sexier, darker and funnier, New Moon rises well above the anemic 2008 film version of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight. - Randy Myers from San Jose Mercury News