'Twilight' film eclipses fan hopes
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June 26, 2010, Saturday
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MONICA Siegel and her two friends dropped a total of US$2,500 and flew hundreds of miles to camp out for four days on a gritty patch of sidewalk in downtown Los Angeles with the hope of seeing one of the heartthrob stars of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."
Their gamble paid off.
Siegel, 22, of Fennville, Michigan, was excited after she not only nabbed a prime spot near the red carpet to swoon over the movie's stars, but also was one of just a few dozen selected to take in the film inside with the stars of the blockbuster vampire series.
"It's completely worth every bit of it," Siegel said after learning she had scored the premiere seats. "I'm freaking out!" Siegel said the entire experience was great but the best part was seeing the movie with the people who made it.
"Kristen was amazing. She actually talked with us and paid attention to what we were saying instead of rushing by. The whole night is one big, happy, memory," Siegel said.
Up to 9,000 people were issued wristbands for a chance to see the film, starring heartthrobs Robert Pattinson, Kristin Stewart and Taylor Lautner.
At least 550 early birds, like Siegel, were ensured a spot along the red carpet, which was black for the occasion.
Celebrities working their way down the carpet before the premiere were swarmed with screaming, frantic fans.
"It's really only seemingly crazy when the movies come out, and you want that. I usually live a normal life," Stewart, who plays Bella, said.
Their gamble paid off.
Siegel, 22, of Fennville, Michigan, was excited after she not only nabbed a prime spot near the red carpet to swoon over the movie's stars, but also was one of just a few dozen selected to take in the film inside with the stars of the blockbuster vampire series.
"It's completely worth every bit of it," Siegel said after learning she had scored the premiere seats. "I'm freaking out!" Siegel said the entire experience was great but the best part was seeing the movie with the people who made it.
"Kristen was amazing. She actually talked with us and paid attention to what we were saying instead of rushing by. The whole night is one big, happy, memory," Siegel said.
Up to 9,000 people were issued wristbands for a chance to see the film, starring heartthrobs Robert Pattinson, Kristin Stewart and Taylor Lautner.
At least 550 early birds, like Siegel, were ensured a spot along the red carpet, which was black for the occasion.
Celebrities working their way down the carpet before the premiere were swarmed with screaming, frantic fans.
"It's really only seemingly crazy when the movies come out, and you want that. I usually live a normal life," Stewart, who plays Bella, said.
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