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"The Golden Compass" premiere in London
American director Chris Weitz attends the world premiere of "The Golden Compass" at Odeon, Leicester Square in London on November 27, 2007. (UPI Photo/Rune Hellestad)

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Weitz says he may direct one more film
Weitz says he may direct one more film
NEW YORK, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. director Chris Weitz says the process of helming films is so exhausting he might only make one more in his career.
David Slade to direct 3rd 'Twilight' flick
David Slade to direct 3rd 'Twilight' flick
LOS ANGELES, April 23 (UPI) -- British film director David Slade has been hired to head up "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," Summit Entertainment announced.
Bayona set to direct 'Eclipse'
Bayona set to direct 'Eclipse'
LOS ANGELES, March 12 (UPI) -- Spanish filmmaker Juan Antonio Bayona has been hired to direct "Eclipse," the third installment of the "Twilight" film franchise, Variety.com said.
Taylor Lautner on board for 'New Moon'
Taylor Lautner on board for 'New Moon'
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Hollywood director Chris Weitz says actor Taylor Lautner will return to play Jacob Black in "New Moon," the sequel to the vampire movie "Twilight."
Chris Weitz to direct 'Twilight' sequel
Chris Weitz to direct 'Twilight' sequel
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Summit Entertainment has announced that U.S. filmmaker Chris Weitz has been hired to direct the second film in the studio's "Twilight" film franchise.
Weitz may direct 'Twilight' sequel
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Chris Weitz, who directed "The Golden Compass," is negotiating to direct the cinematic sequel to "Twilight," industry sources say.
'Compass' bringing Kidman to London
LONDON, July 28 (UPI) -- Nicole Kidman plans to live in London while filming "The Golden Compass," the first film for the Oscar-winning actress since she was married last month.
Anand Tucker takes 'Golden Compass' helm
LONDON, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- British director Anand Tucker will step into the director's chair for the first movie based on author Philip Pullman's "Dark Materials" trilogy.
Movie downplays anti-religious themes
HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- The Hollywood adaptation of "His Dark Materials" will play down anti-religious themes to avoid angering the Christian right, the Times of London said.
'Antwone Fisher' wins top Humanitas Prize
LOS ANGELES, July 11 (UPI) -- "Antwone Fisher," the story of a sailor who learns to displace intense anger and cynicism with love and trust, won the top feature film award Thursday as the 20
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“ The characters in Stephenie's books go through extraordinary changes of circumstance and also appearance; so it is not surprising that there has been speculation about whether the same actor would portray a character who changes in so many surprising ways throughout the series, ”
Taylor Lautner on board for 'New Moon'
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“ I am honored to have been entrusted with shepherding 'New Moon' from the page to the screen, ”
Chris Weitz to direct 'Twilight' sequel
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“ This is a very important award in the writing community, ”
'Antwone Fisher' wins top Humanitas Prize
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“ Every time I make a movie I'm pretty much convinced it's the last time I'm going to be able to do it and that really it's a rather silly occupation to undertake. But I think I have maybe one more film in me, ”
Weitz says he may direct one more film
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“ I can't find any intentionality in my career other than hoping to get the chance to do another film, wanting to do something different from the previous one and trying to accumulate a set of skills. I still feel as though I'm learning, ”
Weitz says he may direct one more film
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