David Slade Thanks Fans!

83 Comments July 6, 2010 by Filed Under: David Slade, Fans

Eclipse 37349 406474220673 8526405673 4406310 3454951 n 280x186 David Slade Thanks Fans! fans david slade Eclipse director David Slade sent out a personal message thanking all the fans of the Twilight Saga for helping make Eclipse such a great success -

When you put your heart and soul into something as intense as the duration of a film production, you become completely lost in it. You focus on doing your very best to get it right each day and you work on this for so long that you assume an ownership of it.

When shooting The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, I always felt an awareness of how many people this film would reach and as a result, knew that this film did not just belong to myself, the producers and the studio, but more so, to all of you, the fans of The Twilight Saga.

At the end of the day, after all the hard work is done, all that’s left is the film itself, and your overwhelmingly positive and supportive responses have made me feel like we must have done something right. As a filmmaker, this is a rare and strange feeling of connection with an audience of which I will never forget and I thank you all for it.

DAVID SLADE
JULY 2010

David — I think I can speak for all Twilight Saga fans when I say you are the greatest thing since sliced bread!! You brought one the best books from the Twilight Saga to life, and you did it justice. So THANK YOU for listening to us, and putting everything into it.

[Source: Facebook. Thanks, Sandra!]

Category: David Slade, Fans

  • MarcelaTeam Rob is Walking $ex

    adsdsd

  • Imogen:)

    haha totally true!
    i<3David slade!
    check out the blog;)
    http://glossyglamour13.blogspot.com/

  • K.team legsMcGee!custewyROCKS

    David thank you soooo much!!!!!!!you did the an awesome job.

  • http://twitter.com/Randidoll Randidoll~The Runways<3

    Awe, I love DS.
    I sent him a @reply on twitter thanking him for his wonderful job, but I don't think i could ever thank him enough.
    love you, DS!

  • CathyCullen(RIP Orange Pants)

    All together now…..”WE LOVE YOU DAVID!”

  • Krisfromgreece

    I think he is the most criticized director yet but the most successful one..I mean, before seeing anything by him, we all started worrying about how he would make the movie. Will he concentrate in the battle things and leave aside the romance thing? And a lot more questions…I was one of them, the non-sladers. But now I'm proud to say that I'm his biggest fan and I really feel sorry about my critics in the past. He's the best thing summit did in this franchise.
    Last time – right after new moon's release, many twihards (apart from me) were saying Chris Weitz for BD. If it wasn't Bill Condon I would vote DS for bringing the movies to the screen and it is not enthusiasm or sth. I really liked every single detail in this movie. He is my man! Go DS and good luck in everything you ever do!

  • BeSafeForever

    David Slade completely rocked it…he did an awesome job, his vision was amazing and it paid off. He had most definitely done the best job to date…. what a great flow the movie was, the action, the romance, the love triangle and they stuck really close to the book. Love you DS!!!!!

  • vampwannabe Team ECLIPSEMOVIE!

    DS will 4ever be my hero!
    I have DM'd him so many times thanking him for Eclipse, I hope I don't get arrested for being a stalker. ha!
    thank you, DS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST FILM EVER!!!!!!!

  • vampwannabe Team ECLIPSEMOVIE!

    did you hear that? that was me screaming with you and a million of his closest friends!
    *hi5s*!

  • CRLN ♥ ice tea on the porch.

    team slade :D YOU ROCK DAVID.<3

  • Laliz473

    David Slade did an amazing job!!!! PERFECT!!!!

  • DDB_DazzledByRob TeamElevator

    David, you did an amazing job! You're our hero. And I will never be able to thank you enough for bringing my fav book to life. Thank you for turning MR's crappy script into the best movie out of the three. We love you! *waves Team DS flag*

  • Coco *Team Sparkle-Peen*/Damon

    He really did do an amazing job! :) This is how all of the movies should have been! But, I guess it took getting it somewhat 'wrong' a couple of times to finally get it right ;p

    Going to see it for the 4th time in IMAX on Thursday! So excited!

  • MK1309 – TeamCullens

    You are completely right.. he definately made the best film and didnt leave anything out. He also brought it more to life letting us see things that Bella didnt and i loved them and i love him for his perfect directing!

    Thanks for helping advance the saga even more DS! You are a legend!

  • KL Eclp☼Ami♥W4E♣BD1♂BD2♀Cptvs↑

    DITTO for us…LMC…DITTO!!! ♥

  • http://www.bluestone-creative.com/ ErynJE – TeamRathbone – Mar09

    I totally agree, but I would have still loved Chris to helm BD. In all of our excitement for David we can't forget about Chris Weitz and the fantastic job he did with New Moon.

    <3 David Slade!
    <3 Chris Weitz!

  • RileysGirl_TeamSladeBrigade

    “WE LOVE YOU DAVID!”

  • Team_KristenLEGSLEGSLEGSMcStew

    No, Thank YOU David!!! I always had faith in you and I am so glad to say you did not dissapoint!! thank you for doing such an amazing job with what you were given and making this my favourite movie so far. Thank you for pushing the cast and getting their best performances yet. Eclipse was my favourite book, and although there were many differences yes, you still managed to do it justice and give the saga the credibility I've been waiting for. The romance, the angst, the darkness, the humour, the cinematography, the effects. DS brought it all to life. And the man brought us that epic leg hitch….what more can I say? lol

  • CF Meadow Me, Rob

    DS, I love you. You actually made me proud to be a Twilight fan. You did such a beautiful job.

    And you made the Edward that I always envisioned in the books come alive on screen in all his possessive, cool, romantic, angry, hot, fighting, loving glory!!

    Thank you for the great job you did.

  • Team Rob,Edward,Tyler,Jacob J

    Thank you David for making the best Twilight moive!! love ya<3

  • KP1010

    TBH eclipse being my favourite book, i wasnt sure if the movie could possibly be as good as i was hoping but it was amazing! DS deffo kicked the other two directors ass's
    GO SLADE!

  • IloveyouEdward

    I LOVE YOU DAVID SLADE.

    Thank you so much for bringing this movie to life.It was by far the best and you did an amazing job!!!!!I seriously cannot picture Eclipse to be any better then what you have delivered to us.

    WE OWE YOU.BIGGGGGGG.

  • SureSure4RobSTEN!

    Honestly, that “thank you” goes to you, David Slade. We were blessed to have phenomenally visual director who gave us a beautiful film and stayed as true to the book as humanly possible, given the lackluster script via MR. I have already seen the film twice and look forward to seeing it 100 more times lol.

    Can I ask for one more favor though? Please add your name to the Eclipse DVD commentary alongside Kristen, Rob and Taylor. Thanks :-)

  • AlohaSD "Robso-Freakin-Lutely"

    Dear David Slade:
    I had overwhelming confidence that you would do a terrific job in bringing action and drama to Eclipse after seeing your previous work. What surprised me was how tender some of your scenes were.

    And thank you for re-shooting the tent scene. It was my favorite pivotal part of the book and I thought the tone was perfect. Your direction of Rob must have been spot on because he was indeed, “better.”

    All in all, such a spectacular job under such unique and high-pressure circumstances. You have forever gained the adoration of thousands of fans and you deserve all the glory.

    Have a lovely celebration!
    AlohaSD

  • TATIANA_OME – Team Robsten

    Now if only MR can figure out what you have David!!!! :)

  • LaPushbabyLaPush

    David Slade….at the risk of sounding like an off the wall teenager…”YOU FRICKIN ROCKED THIS MOVIE!! IT WAS OFF THE HOOK INCREDIBLE!!…..”

    not to mention it was beautiful, in connected with every emotion: Fear, love, angst, passion, humor, happiness….and complete fulfillment of my favorite of the series….

    I must admit; I was skeptical…I was even irate at one point; feeling that maybe this movie was written all wrong……..BUT! I was set straight when it ended!!!

    I wanted nothing more than to get back in line and see it again right away!!!!…You have given us a treasure!!!! Thank YOU for making it fantastic, wonderful, beautiful and every other positive adjective I can through in there!!!! *applause! applause!!!*

  • iamnotcreative

    i love you david slade! thank you for bringing the twilight saga eclipse to life =] i love that he cares about us, the fans!

  • Springroll242004

    David, thanks so much for listening to us and for making such a good film, I was blown away by how you did your best to make it as close to the book as you could, MS wrote as many lines in from the book as she could. I wish the movie had benn at least 20 minutes longer. The characters really came out this time, you really saw the personalities as you imagined them as you read these stories. You really got some great performances out of them, Rob was just as I would have imagined Edward being, he smiled more like he did in the book, he was so wonderful in the tent scene, calm and sincere and sad and sweet. And the bedroom scene, I loved him when he proposed, so sweet and nervous. The way he gulped, so real. I would have liked to see the fight scene with him and Victoria longer as in the book because they were both really good. My husband said this and he has never read the books, but would have liked to see more of them. He enjoyed the movie, just want to let you know that. Kristen was really excellent, and I loved that she smiled the most I have ever seen her in these stories. Taylor was really the breakthru performance here, I thought he did a great job. You took us seriously and what has touched me is that you realized that this film had to be made for US, the fans who loves these books and these characters, and not just for the masses. We will always remember you for this. I loved the movie, I have seen it 5 times and I plan on seeing it a few more times. Everytime I see it I notice something else, I really watch what is happening, and it's great. I could go on and on, the wolves looked fantastic, the scene with Bella and Jake as a wolf is priceless, everything, everything was great. I can only hope that our next director will do the same for us as you have done. Thanks so much again, it came out better than I could have hoped for.

  • Springroll242004

    Yes, I absolutely remember everyone wondering how the romance would be handled and OMG, the combination of action and the romance was such a perfect balance, I never felt cheated at all. I guess we should give credit to the editors as well for that. But David really got our message, we wanted it all and he managed to do it. Please put in all the extended scenes, deleted scenes, every scrap of film on the cutting room floor into the DVD, we want EVERYTHING, we are crazy (but in a good way)

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/Dreamrgal DrmrzCrzyWorld

    I think its totally cool that they're reaching out to us fans <3 <3 I still havent seen the movie T_T (dont blame me,. its not released here ) But I am sure David Slade did an amazing job from what i saw from the trailers and tv spots XD!!
    Man Im gonna blow up i dont see the movie.. right now!!! lol

  • YummyRobwardowski

    Awww…. I love your screen name…. Iced tea on the porch brings a happy tear to my eye & butterflies to my stomach. :) Nice one!!

  • CRLN ♥ ice tea on the porch.

    thank you!
    yeah that was the sweetest scene in the whole movie.
    Edward.. *swoon*

  • YummyRobwardowski

    Definitely by far the sweetest scene in the whole movie!! **sigh**

    “I would have courted you….
    I would have taken you on chaperoned strolls…
    Drank iced tea on the porch….
    I may have stolen a kiss or two….
    But only after asking your father's permission…
    I would have gotten down on one knee…
    And I would have presented you with a ring.”

    OH MY EDWARD. I have fallen in love with Edward all over again! :)

  • EdwardsVenom/RobsHotBreath

    *tears*

    I LOVE THEM ALL!
    They are the greatest and have continually showed how much they value us, their fans. I have NEVER heard of any other production team/cast reaching out to fans the way those involved in the Twilight Saga have. They lift my spirits in ways I never thought possible.
    We have seen it time and time again…a newbie (actor/actress/cast) comes along and fame and fortune hit and BAM! They change. They move further and further away from US, the fans. Unreachable….
    Not THIS TEAM. I don't care if people don't “understand” the whole “Twilight” obsession. It doesn't matter to me anymore. Knock it all you want and turn your back. It doesn't matter. Because NOTHING you can say will change my opinion of these people. They ALL have HEART! And they PROVE it all the time. They are not all talk. They are real and they listen and they HEAR us! To go to actual THEATER'S?!?! Are you freaking kidding me?! What an amazing way to thank us. Even if we weren't some of the lucky one's who were able to witness it first hand. They did it for all of us, to SHOW us their appreciation and I can't thank them enough. I'm not used to loving something so much and not being disappointed by it. It's great. Just great.
    Love to all! :)

  • NO 3D for BD :)Rileward<3

    thanks a bunch slade <3

  • LadeeCullen

    THANK YOU MAN… WE LOVE YOU!!

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    Hi David,
    Really the movie is amazing and we also thankful to you for such a nice film.

  • bellandedward

    All that “THANK YOU for listening to us” reminds me of something, what is it? …. OH yeah!: THANK YOU for NOT listening to us :D (fake smile)

    I liked the movie, but what do they have with the 2 hours? It could have been much better, I'd never be like the book but I feel like I enjoy the movies better as they're heading up to the end of the series just because they have a bigger budget and they're better done :(

    whatever, yeah Slade, you're welcome *rolls eyes*

  • robstenrules

    Thank YOU David Slade – Love You !!

  • MiaTwilightFan

    This little man makes me want to hug him!!! I like when people are involved with the Saga and put everything they have to work hard.
    I like that he had another vision on filming this movie, he put accent on details, like the black eyes, the close-ups… he showed everyone reaction, you could see that they were using their powers (Alice having her visions and Edward reading minds) and so other things.
    David Slade we thank you for your dedication and for your tremendous job you made with this movie, though the script was kind of lame sometimes. But I know that is not your fault.

  • EAD_TwistAArmpitHair

    *bows down to DS*

  • EAD_TwistAArmpitHair

    I agree, hon. He is the one that has played out the romance thus far. Twilight was lacking the connection between E/B…there was not enough chemistry/connection in the conversations between the two. New Moon gave us a somewhat sweet Italian reunion, but it was still lacking the conversation (*cough*Meteor Speech *cough*)!!!! Eclipse, for me, has it all. Edward and Bella are finally up on the big screen. Sweet words, electrifying touches, taunting kisses, and the feeling that they do belong together. Not to mention the friggin LEG HITCH!!! LOL They are united in this movie.

  • EAD_TwistAArmpitHair

    Chris is such a beautiful man. He is one of us. He really wanted to please us in giving us a sweeping, epic movie. I think he pulled it off in regards to the look of the film and the enthusiasm he showed in both the story and the cast. I blame MR, once again, for any cringe-worthy lines and the editing department for the choppy, cheap effect throughout. No matter what anyone says about NM, I adore CW and I adore his movie more every time I watch it.

  • EAD_TwistAArmpitHair

    I agree with everything you said. It was wonderful to have OUR Edward come to life.

  • EAD_TwistAArmpitHair

    David rocks and your name rocks. So sweet. My favorite scene.

  • EAD_TwistAArmpitHair

    GAH! I am either going to cry or take a cold shower! I can't do either… I am at work! LOL Love it!

  • EAD_TwistAArmpitHair

    Awww…. “this little man” And I agree with the details…they were amazing and very well appreciated.

  • EAD_TwistAArmpitHair

    *applauds*

  • Little A !! – SmileyStewy&Rob!

    I'm joining this cause Man! This Director rocked!!!!! Plain and simple!!!!

  • Twilighter

    Thank you, and especially for the original Cullen house!! I hope the original house will be in Breaking Dawn. So much of the story takes place centered around the house.

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