Leaked Eclipse Pictures: Why We Took Them Down, and a Video by Kaleb Nation

279 Comments February 17, 2010 by LMCullen Filed Under: Eclipse Stills, EclipseMovie.org

MANY of you have already seen the Eclipse pictures that were leaked on Valentine’s Day. The stills included various pictures of Bella and Edward, and a picture of Victoria and Riley as well.

Initially we thought these pictures were safe to post. Meaning they were not leaked, and Summit had given the original source the rights to share the pictures.

However — after the pictures kept coming and coming, and we did some research on the actual source of the pictures (and talked to some other fan sites) we concluded that these were indeed illegal pictures. The only right thing to do at that point was to remove them. The pictures were up for 4 short hours on our site.
We were among the first to remove them. And for the record — we did NOT receive any emails, letters, from Summit Entertainment asking us to take them down. We removed them on our own.
We have received MANY .. and I mean MANY emails telling us about the pictures. Asking why we have not put them up, etc. We can assure that yes — we do know they exist, but they will not be shown on this site until we legally can do so.

Our websites (NewMoonMovie.org, EclipseMovie.org, and BreakingDawnMovie.org) are not one of the ‘Summit Approved’ sites. We do not have a partnership with them, nor do we reap the many benefits of being a part of that, such as various other sites. We do know right from wrong. And after dealing with this previously, it is just not worth the hassle of putting the pictures up. We hope you understand.

Above is a video made by Kaleb Nation. Although I do not think he is a fan of ours (which is completely fine) he makes some very valid points in his video and it is definitely worth watching!

And before you ask — I have no idea which fan sites he is referring to in the video (as in who the Big sites are that put the pictures up just to make money). You’ll have to ask him that yourself.

Tags: Eclipse Stills, EclipseMovie.org

Category: Eclipse Stills, EclipseMovie.org

http://twitter.com/Spectra_ Spectra

Kaleb actually posted here, he was nice and wasn't referring to this site. So it's all good
EnglishRock

That's a double negative. We might want to change it to “Why isn't NewMoonMovie.org & EclipseMovie.org supported by Summit? It's the #1 fan site in google.”
CF911 Mullet Mofo

*wink*
http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2017470/Hollywood2Brooklyn H2B ~Team Fun + Mutual Respect

Thank you for the correction. Sometimes I am double negative on a bad day bahahaha!

Ok, I know that was a bad joke lol.
EnglishRock

You made me chuckle so it couldn't have been that bad of a joke. Hope you weren't serious about having a bad day
http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2017470/Hollywood2Brooklyn H2B ~Team Fun + Mutual Respect

The sun is *looks out window* ok so the sun WAS shining, I have my health, have the love from my family & friends. At this moment, life is good lol.

I'm generally always upbeat & happy. To much hate & anger in the world.
EnglishRock

That's a great attitude to have. Psst… do you know where I can see the leaked pics? Just kidding, just kidding! I had to say that. Keep up the moding and I hope the sun comes back for you.
Miami Coven Cherry Bomb

Can I say I love your Jasper avi? Wow, you are talented
http://www.twitter.com/xoxoteamrobsten xoxoteamrobsten

Jesus. i used to like kaleb, but now im not so sure?… He just seems really hostile, towards a lot of other websites who probably didnt know that these were illegal pictures.

– Kaleb everyone has to pay their bills, they normally go out and get a REAL job! they dont rely on Youtube to fund them, or have a website which is stuck far up Summit's ass!

ANYWAYS –
Even though i dont post comments much, im a constant viewer of EM.org and NMM.og and I wouldnt know what i'd without you, im must visit your site about 20 times a day hahaa. Anyways I'm kinda of glad you took down the leaked pictures cos it shows your have a lot of intergrity I defientely wouldnt of be able to take them down…
Miami Coven Cherry Bomb

All I can say after seeing the pictures, I cannot wait to see those actions in motion, humina, humina.
Miami Coven Cherry Bomb

All I can say after seeing the pictures, I cannot wait to see those actions in motion, humina, humina.
http://www.newmoonmovie.org/ LMCullen [Awesome since Mar09]

LOL yeah he added that not long ago!!
http://www.newmoonmovie.org/ LMCullen [Awesome since Mar09]

I feel MUCH better after my new avi .. thank you!!

hehehehe

I've been looking for something just PERFECT for a new avi!!! weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
http://www.newmoonmovie.org/ LMCullen [Awesome since Mar09]

I would LOVE to take credit for this avi but I can't!!! Its a manip that someone else made!! I have no idea who tho!
OhEdward (The Original)

I hope not.

It would both me to know that a publicist doesn't know when to use the contraction you + are = you're, as in “So, {you're} saying”….. rather than “So, your saying.”

Just saying! LMAO
Marti (The Only Exception ♥)

TRUFAX on the last sentence.

Ahh and late happy bday wishes (if I understood you well) !
stopdbreathn

Hey, we could always go to La Push baby, and catch the swell that's coming in on the weekend to chilax…………
http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2017470/Hollywood2Brooklyn H2B ~Team Fun + Mutual Respect

OH!!! You are SO cheeky! LOL

Um, why? Do you need them? Not say'n I'd e-mail them to you but I know someone who has a friend who might be able to help you. Bahahaha!!!
stopdbreathn

Uhuh I like robsessed aswell……..but that's it, just that and this site, otherwise i get information overload……but I only “talk” on here……I goto robsessed to get my eyefull when im feeling a little bit depraived of robward photos…….
http://xxtailoreddreamsxx.blogspot.com/ *PB*LikesDirtyRobPictures*

Yah I saw that, I thought I was pretty nice too…
*whispers* he has dreamy eyes, lol
EnglishRock

Thanks, but I've got them. In my bedroom, in my office, in my car, on my phone, pretty much everywhere. I may have misappropriated my office's awesome color printer. Don't tell anyone.
http://twitter.com/Spectra_ Spectra

lol uh, nice avi….
KStewfan – Team Bada$$ Stew!!

thanks
http://xxtailoreddreamsxx.blogspot.com/ *PB*LikesDirtyRobPictures*

It's delicious isn't it. Tee-Hee
Breesmom loves RPattzGeorges

True…the leak pics, if they have done anything, they have encouraged us all about the direction Eclipse will take in following the book with regards to the romance of Edward and Bella…and being that Summit and their promotional push for the movie had seemed stalled, at the least, for months, and the only thing we had heard was about the “difference”, the fighting, and how “Dark” it was going to be.

I think the “leaked” pics actually gave us hope.
ZJCullen

Wait, I think that you may have misunderstood me. I wasn't talking about LMCullen. I'm just referring to people in the comments who are being mean to Kaleb. I wasn't talking about LMCullen, or you. Just the people who wrote the commments here in general. I'm sorry for not being specific.
Breesmom loves RPattzGeorges

Exactly! We know this is a business, but do they have to keep reminding us of the ruthlessness of it at every opportunity?
Breesmom loves RPattzGeorges

Wow. I just noticed the avi–

Reminds me how anxiously we have all been to see Eclipse….and that there are so many different fascinating things to look forward to in this movie!
BBAttack_TeamBigGoldBed

Hahahaha!

Just to let you know I have come across this person before. They seem to enjoy arguing and you would be wasting your time trying to reason with them or make them have a sense of humour. Believe me…I TRIED!!

Everything you say will be twisted into something else. I just stopped replying for my own sanity.

At the end of the day everyone else is here to have fun, I'f that person wants to argue and cause trouble then they've come to the wrong place.
Breesmom loves RPattzGeorges

Maybe just not a very talented publicist? I mean, they are known to be rather cheap!

LOL
Breesmom loves RPattzGeorges

Nope, that's very true.

We must be in a very prosperous place here if we believe there is any truth to that!
BBAttack_TeamBigGoldBed

Haha….I think it's Kaleb or his mother perhaps.

Overracted on the hair comment just a bit too much for my liking.
all_over_twilight

you can still go to fanpop.com to see many pictures, ones I hadn't even seen previously
Breesmom loves RPattzGeorges

True Cj, but it's just him. It's pretty much like he always does his videos. He's not a really polished blogger or video person–I think he's learning but it's become his “style”. Hopefully he will get better in time. I think he usually only makes videos, and comments on his own site (and one other –who he is closely affiliated with).

I've been by his site many times…this is pretty much him.
Breesmom loves RPattzGeorges

LOL
Miss_Heather

Codos for not posting them and yes I have seen them on other sites (not naming) cause I’m to curious for my own good, (hence my avi) but since there are all over the net, I think summit should just make them official cause well we have all seen them.
Just saying
http://annikadotbenitz.blogspot.com/ LTM – BlissedOutBella

Holy freak out. That was awesome.

He makes some very good points about what is legal in this situation… but is he moral in passing judgements about who is moral? Just saying….
rachnf

This guy is a douche
Kez_MLIT

god damn I go away for a week and all this is happening?!
AHHHH.
I want to see them but you guys did the right thing, ive seen them on a grainy vid but will wait properly till they legally come out, eeee.
cmon trailer, seriously dying here!
rachnf

I also think they were mostly likely “leaked” by summit themselves, to get a feel for what the fans think. I know companies do that kind of thing frequently
rachnf

I personally feel that if you are a fansite then you need to be posting what the fans want to see, otherwise you may as well be an “official” Summit approved site, and what's the fun in that. People are saying good job for taking them down but they all have the pictures stored on their computer by now
ZJCullen

lol Guys I'm just sticking up for Kaleb and trying to explain what he meant. I was just explaining that he wasn't talking to thi site, just fansites in general. lol I don't think that I'm being mean. Just trying to help Kaleb's point get across to everyone who was misunderstood.
ohmy_feathers ♥ Team NO VIDS

LOL @ “clucking like a chicken” hehehe
ZJCullen

Kaleb, you are being such a good person by coming over here and being so positive. I can only imagine that it took some courage to do that, so thanks a lot!

–ZJCullen
MrsCullen121

dude so true I was bitching and maoning about seeing the pitures an then having them bein taken down but now I get it. I thought the pics were legal thats why i was moaning but if they're not NMM & EM.org did a good thing by taking the down, I love these sites, they are the best and they did the right thing and honestly I shouldnt have been looking at them anyway, seeing as Im on team no spoilers lol
Helloooooo23234

Actually, another site took them down after about 20 minutes.
OhEdward (The Original)

unethical and amoral too…… LOL
TeamDelish-CarolinaCullenCoven

Much, much, much more hope! Thank goodness it looks like DS “gets” it! There is so much smiling Edward in those pics! I am in love! June 30th = long-awaited E/B romance and make-out! (oh, and some other action too…lol)
TeamDelish-CarolinaCullenCoven

Can't think of a better use for a color printer than that! The office printer thanks you, I'm sure. Goodbye boring old work documents…HELLO steamy E/B pics! lol
Gypsy0531

lol. that makes 2 of us.