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| by Nicole on July 29 - 7:57 pm PDT |
Everyone please let Summit know how we feel and that WE WANT RACHELLE! |
| by Greg on July 29 - 7:58 pm PDT |
Still don’t think it’s right. |
| by Ene on July 29 - 8:00 pm PDT |
ouch but fair point |
| by bringbackrachelle on July 29 - 8:01 pm PDT |
what a load- sounds like summit is trying to cover their behind. Why can’t they all just get along and work something out? |
| by Wendy on July 29 - 8:02 pm PDT |
Woah, them’s fightin words, Summit. This is about to turn nasty. I still think something could’ve been done other than just dumping Rachelle. She’s perfect as Victoria. |
| by yuna15 on July 29 - 8:05 pm PDT |
Sounds fair to me! She should have asked summit entertainment first before she engaged in another project that has a big possibility of conflicting with her schedules. |
| by Alicia on July 29 - 8:06 pm PDT |
The question remains over whether or not they tried to work things out with her shooting schedule with the other film, or just assumed nothing could be done. And to whoever wrote the statement: thank you so very much for being as condescending as you could, we appreciate it… *facepalm* |
| by Evey on July 29 - 8:06 pm PDT |
I know Rachelle should’ve of talk with Summit about other proyects she wants to do, but give her a break. She’s an actress, and actors are to find their next job, not wait for them. So I understand Rachelle’s situation. The only enemy here is the time between the two movies. |
| by mizzie on July 29 - 8:07 pm PDT |
Oh dear….and I have just sent some emails to Summit …ooops! |
| by Lema on July 29 - 8:12 pm PDT |
wtf |
| by alicia on July 29 - 8:15 pm PDT |
she is not going to be in it bc she is going to europe for another movie, that is really messed up bc dont they have to follow like a contract or something? |
| by karen on July 29 - 8:15 pm PDT |
YES WELL. THAT WAS QUICK HUH, we are awesome cause of all the uproar they put out this statement!! |
| by Faith on July 29 - 8:15 pm PDT |
Seriously avoiding the dealio, Summit! I dont know if they’ve got trained monkey’s doing their PR, but they just keep messing stuff up. I’m sure Rachelle would have done whatever she had to do to keep in the films, she’s been shilling for Summit and being fan fav for awhile now. They’re full of crap, they saw a chance for stunt casting and took it! |
| by Kat on July 29 - 8:17 pm PDT |
I still think they should give her another chance to play Victoria. This will totally blow the whole series if they change who plays Victoria now. |
| by frankiee on July 29 - 8:19 pm PDT |
*shrugs.* Sucks to have her replaced, but if she couldn’t be responsible, then its better we get someone new. |
| by Kat on July 29 - 8:19 pm PDT |
Someone should start a petition to keep Rachelle on or summit is going to lose alot of fans, including me!!!!!! |
| by SVETA on July 29 - 8:21 pm PDT |
wow that is so sad. so she said she was committed to the twilight saga and summit made a contract and now they are saying its her fault because she apparently told them too late? wow is this contract moot then? this is really stupid. ughh changing out VICTORIA FOR GOD SAKES AT HER FINALE IN THE SERIES!!!!!!!! that is the stupidest thing anyone could ever think of. |
| by Kelly on July 29 - 8:26 pm PDT |
I don’t know what to believe…Is Summit telling the truth or is she?!?! I wish someone could clear this up because it just doesn’t make much sense. Victoria has a HUGE role in Eclipse and I can’t imagine that she would be stupid enough to miss out on this opportunity…but who knows. |
| by Shawn on July 29 - 8:29 pm PDT |
That’s the most ridiculous statement I have ever read in my life. As soon as I read “disapointed” I didn’t want to keep reading. Summit needs to get their shit together, they really made a dick move. I dont even feel like seeing Eclipse all that much anymore. Its all politics, seriously. |
| by Candice on July 29 - 8:30 pm PDT |
I find it hard to believe that they couldn’t find the time for her to do her role. Ten day’s, really? |
| by PUHFRIKKENLEASE. on July 29 - 8:31 pm PDT |
I DON’T CARE WHAT THEY SAY. THEY SHOULDN’T BE FILMING THIS FRIKKEN EARLY, ANYWAY! wtf. #bringbackrachelle TWEET THAT! |
| by Alicia on July 29 - 8:35 pm PDT |
As far as what they’re saying about her not being available to shoot at key locations that are only available during those ten days, the majority of Victoria’s scenery takes place in the woods/field out in the middle of nowhere. Could they honestly not find an unoccupied field for more than ten days? The only other spot they could possibly need to film her in would be a city location showing her building her army of newborns, again, not a location that is only available for ten days. |
| by Whitney on July 29 - 8:41 pm PDT |
wow, |
| by Michelle on July 29 - 8:46 pm PDT |
I really don’t believe that. I think they are just trying to calm all the fans down. A lot of fans were really upset by the re-cast. I just find it really hard to believe that they couldn’t find the time to for her to do her scenes. As excited as I am about Eclipse coming out, I think it’s going to be different now because we now have a new Victoria!! |
| by Samantha on July 29 - 9:02 pm PDT |
Really, guys. Who are you going to believe? The actor or the money-crazy studio? However genuine they try to make their response, it’s not convincing anyone; especially me. All of this is starting a bunch of crap that could have been easily avoided. After all, they’d be bending over backward if this were Kristen or Rob that had “scheduling conflicts”… Rachelle IS worth it. She is Victoria. |
| by jocelyn on July 29 - 9:13 pm PDT |
i Think that Summit was fair becuase they wanted here totaly commited and she took on another film a month before Eclipse was going to start she should have told them sooner or at lease talk to Summit before takin it to see if she could work in both since the on is in europe. but i still wil lbe sad that she cant play vistoria in Eclipse but she should have been a little more responsible. |
| by JOSLYN on July 29 - 9:14 pm PDT |
Why would you want to replace her? She beautiful and extremly talented. I am very upset and have lost a lot of respect for Summit Entertaiment. |
| by TwilightMom on July 29 - 9:16 pm PDT |
She should have informed Summit of this role before she took it. She knew when she was going to be shooting and yet took the other role anyway. Of course I wish she would continue to play Victoria….but she’s in ONE scene people. It’s just the idea of her for the rest of the movie. If all you are going to do is dread the one moment when she appears on screen thru all of Eclipse….you’re wasting your money. IT’S ONE SCENE |
| by Christine on July 29 - 9:41 pm PDT |
Bull. |
| by Bella Marie Cullen on July 29 - 9:42 pm PDT |
Maybe we could send in enough e-mails to them and get them to push the date back? Does anybody agree? I mean, she is a PERFECT Victoria. She is so amazing I wonder if we could do something… please reply if you have any ideas! I agree with Kat, |
Joslyn, Whitney, Michelle and Sveta. You guys are amazing and as for you TwilightMom? Don’t be a butt.| by Racheal on July 29 - 9:43 pm PDT |
ok so maby they both are in the wrong…you can make a as flat as you want but there is always two sides. |
| by Joann on July 29 - 9:45 pm PDT |
Well at least between this update from Summit and the previous comments made by Rochelle herself…we know that there clearly was conflict. I don’t know what all the details are/were and we probably will never know. At the end of the day I don’t think sending Summit emails etc. will matter, obviously they are not happy with Rochelle for whatever reason. |
| by Jessica on July 29 - 9:47 pm PDT |
I wish they made a contract with her. :/ |
| by Joann on July 29 - 9:48 pm PDT |
One more thing…as they say “that’s show business”! |
| by Loveskellan on July 29 - 9:51 pm PDT |
Summit is sooo stupid. First, i don’t believe them and TEAM RACHELLE. Second, they shouldn’t rush the films the way they do!!!! It’s dumb. The back-to-back thing is stupid. |
| by Weste on July 29 - 9:57 pm PDT |
ITS A 10 DAY OVERLAP for gawds sack. Rachelle Lefevre IS Victoria…..tut tut tut. Looks like one Production company has become too big for its Fans! |
| by I love Rob! on July 29 - 10:00 pm PDT |
that sucks…. |
| by Jessica on July 29 - 10:01 pm PDT |
Well it seems quite fair, but I’m very dissapointed in this motion. I’m getting quite confused and dont’ know which side to pick. But If this is what happened to replacing Victoria. It would have been extremely bad if they replaced Edward in Breaking Dawn. |
| by kristen on July 29 - 10:10 pm PDT |
I hate to see something like this turn into politics. A whole seperate world that we all love, is now colliding with the bad stuff we hate in our own lives. backstabbing politics. Think of all the people this fanchised has touched, and with this statement, think of the example summit is setting for the fans. not good. everyone is trying to make a name for themselves by trying the unique and unexpected so if it works out they can say: hey, look what I did! Judging from what sounded as sure statements from rachelle, and the wishy washy response from summit, It looks like rachelle was just mauled over by politics. |
| by Ashlie on July 29 - 10:11 pm PDT |
Hey Guys! Here r some emails n adresses 4 u guys so we can help 2 get rachelle bck!! Summit Entertainment Administrative Contact : EFeig@summit-ent.com, Comon guys!! The more help the betta!! Send this 2 as much people as u can so we can help save rachelle!!! We need 2 do all we can to help cuz this is all BS on Summits fault n we can eaither help them or hurt them n quite frankly its leading to were the vulturi need 2 b involved! They really wouldnt b this big if Twilight didnt put them on the map so please get all the help u can! We can do it Twiuniverse!!! |
| by Shaniah Cullen on July 29 - 10:13 pm PDT |
Thank god she will so be in it summit thanks for the memo i would have been devistated if rachelle wouldnt have been victoria |
| by Shaniah Cullen on July 29 - 10:15 pm PDT |
Wait so they are replacing rachelle |
| by Edward's Girl on July 29 - 10:18 pm PDT |
SUMMIT IS NOT FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| by Candice on July 29 - 10:27 pm PDT |
They accomadated Cam for Twilight so why not Rachel? |
| by V on July 29 - 10:31 pm PDT |
Summit sure doesn’t seem to learn. After the whole trying to replace Taylor incident they should have realized that Twilight fans are definitely a force to be reckoned with. They just pissed off a whole lot of people who make them big money. Even if there were some scheduling conflicts, I doubt it was so impossible that it couldn’t be worked out. She’s not in most of the movie, they could have worked the schedule to accomodate hers. |
| by xLiveYourLifex on July 29 - 10:43 pm PDT |
WTF?!?!? Rachelle would have done whatever it took to make things work. This is complete bulls***! Summit could have made it work! Why the he** did they think it would be a good idea to replace her HALF WAY THREW THE SERIES!?!?! |
| by Ally on July 29 - 10:55 pm PDT |
sign for Rachelle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| by Hilda Vargas on July 29 - 11:08 pm PDT |
I can not believe that they are replacing Victoria !!! What the hell is Summitt thinking? Don’t they know that fans make a certain connection to the characters in the beginning of a series and when things are change it can change the way they feel abt the whole thing…which means they might be scared that changes like this will continue and drop the whole twilight craze!! Think people!!! |
| by alexus CULLEN on July 29 - 11:19 pm PDT |
THIS IS BS!! ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!! TEAM RACHELLE |
| by carmC on July 29 - 11:23 pm PDT |
I don’t buy into what Summit’s selling. Come on people, it’s complete bull. There was definitely some conflict between them and now their trying to cover-up the tracks. |
| by Ally on July 29 - 11:24 pm PDT |
write to summit!!!!!!!!!!!! EFeig@summit-ent.com, Dear Summit, It has come to my attention and my fellow beloved Twilight Saga fans that a decision has been made by your company to replace Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria in the upcoming Eclipse movie. We believe this is a terrible mistake as Rachelle has embodied the character Victoria from the beginning and has embraced the entire Saga and all of the fans of the series. This is not to take away from Bryce Dallas Howard as an actress but instead to point out the absolute importance to keep an actress who has rightfully earned the role and has performed it with professionalism, excitement, and obvious admiration for the character. It has always been evidently clear in interviews how important the role of Victoria was to her and to her fans. This is a major oversight by Summit and I hope that you take the chance to reconsider this decision since Rachelle will ALWAYS be Victoria to the true fans of Twilight. |
| by Honey on July 29 - 11:34 pm PDT |
I am just glad that I got to see Rachelle and also lucky enough to have her sign a poster for NM. Such a shame, but I guess like most of the other actors who are trying to film up to 3 different films during the saga breaks must be incredibly draining. Rachelle, if they don’t take you back – I will still love you as Victoria anyday. |
| by Jaz on July 29 - 11:37 pm PDT |
I am so dissappointed about Rachellle leaving!!!!!!!!!!!!!she was sososososososo GREAT for the role of Victoria. i don’t think that new girl will fulfil Victoria’s character correctly!!!!!!!!! |
| by Dani on July 30 - 12:41 am PDT |
love rachelle but if she’s so passionate about eclipse and playing victoria then why can’t she ask if she drops that ‘10 day overlap’ so then she can be in eclipse. but i suppose a contract is a contract |
| by Alex on July 30 - 1:30 am PDT |
she was pretty good at being victoria. but i like the other girl too. she seems like she will do a great job at portraying victoria. |
| by ASLI on July 30 - 1:37 am PDT |
Absent-minded film company bosses know nothing about filming. Changing this cast after two films is a great mistake. Twilight Saga has started lose its independent soul with this kind of crappy superstar casting. |
| by raven on July 30 - 1:59 am PDT |
oh well, too bad for rachelle, she could’ve been a bigger star if she stayed for eclipse. and by the way rachelle is not victoria, she just played victoria. i’m sure bryce could play victoria as well. |
| by Team Edward on July 30 - 2:02 am PDT |
wow plenty of controversy and the movie hasnt even started filming yet! regardless of whose fault it is, im really upset that rachelle isnt coming back. she was the perfect victoria in my opinion. oh well, will have to see how this new girl goes… |
| by mlou on July 30 - 2:07 am PDT |
is there anybody who could give me the email adress of summit? i want to write them some message…rachelle is always be victoria..period… |
| by Courtney on July 30 - 2:38 am PDT |
This sounds to me like what they did to cat(the director of twilight). i think there geting rid of them because they have a biger budget and can afforde better actors. NEWS FLASH! The ones you had were just fine summit! |
| by InLoveWithJackson on July 30 - 2:49 am PDT |
i don’t know who to believe now!! i do know one thing though, i want rachelle to stay! |
| by Jessica on July 30 - 2:56 am PDT |
oops.. |
| by Crystal on July 30 - 3:20 am PDT |
We still don’t know the whole story. There seems to be something missing. Any interview that I have read or seen with Rachelle has been about how much she loves the Twilight Saga and the cast. She is such a talented actor and portrayed Victoria as I imagined her. I think that Summit could have done more to keep her since they know that fans will be upset with this. Did they even ask her if she could change the schedule with the other movie. This is not something that you can just change. Eclipse will not be right without Rachelle. Be ready for angry fans Summit, especially if this other actress can’t portray Victoria correctly. They better not do this with any of the other cast. |
| by Leahh on July 30 - 3:23 am PDT |
Well, Rachelle wasn’t exactly being the smartest either, she knew when they were filming Eclipse, and she just went off and accepted a different role. |
| by mara_black on July 30 - 3:28 am PDT |
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/rachelleisvictoria/ PETITIONS FOR RACHELLE!! PLEASE SIGN!! |
| by JGIRL on July 30 - 4:49 am PDT |
I PERSONALLY THINK RACHELLE IS LYING TO US! I WILL TELL U WHY….B/C SHE HAS BEEN ON TV SHOWS AND SMALL MOVIES A LOT RECENTLY & IT IS TRUE IF SHE WAS SO “PASSIONATE” ABOUT THE ECLIPSE MOVIE THEN SHE WOULDNT OF DECIDED TO DO ANY OTHER MOVIE PROJECT OUT SIDE OF TWILIGHT THAT WOULD CONFLICT WITH THE FILMING SCHEDULE! PLUS HAVE U GUYS NOT NOTICED THAT RIGHT AFTER SHE WAS BEING REPLACED…SHE WENT TO THE MEDIA LIKE ACCESS HOLLYWOOD & GAVE A STATEMENT ABOUT SUMMIT??? THINK ABOUT IT….I THINK SHE JUST WANTED TO NOT LOOK LIKE THE BAD GUY IN THE SITUATION OF HER BEING REPLACED SO THAT THE FANS WOULDNT GET MAD AT HER FOR MAKING POOR BUSINESS DECISIONS! |
| by Ames on July 30 - 4:55 am PDT |
This suuuuucccckkkss! Who to believe??? Anyway, she is gone and it sucks. |
| by TAYLORLAUTNERLOVER on July 30 - 5:13 am PDT |
i myself don’t believe what their saying. But at least I still have my Jacob. -sighs happily- |
| by JGIRL on July 30 - 5:15 am PDT |
ALSO IF RACHELLE REALLY WANTED TO BE IN ECLIPSE THEN WHY DIDNT SHE DROP THAT OTHER MOVIE SHE SUPPOSEDLY WAS GOING TO FILM IN EUROPE INSTEAD OF BEING AT THE ECLIPSE REHEARSALS WHICH WAS MANDATORY!? |
| by Alilce's Aunt on July 30 - 5:20 am PDT |
Anyone who is upset by this – Have you called Summit and politely said that Rachelle should play ‘Victoria’? 310 309 8400 Simply venting on fan blogs, doesn’t accomplish anything. Please, call. Make your [little] fan voice heard. Let Summit know that we do care. And we are not just a bunch of sheep/fans. As they seem to view us. _If_ we care, that is… Alice’s Aunt |
| by Kaycie B on July 30 - 5:28 am PDT |
Man I wish I was near Summit’s headquarters. I would be throwing stink bombs through windows. Just to try and get the message across that the fans want Rachelle to play our Victoria. That Bryce chick seems to goody goody to be Victoria. Idk this whole replacing her is a bunch of BS! There has to be something more to this then what we are reading. Cuz if this was any other bigger name celebrity, the company would do everything in their power to keep them. I hope Summit knows what is in store for them. They are ruining the Twilight Saga!!!! |
| by emilyecstasyTM on July 30 - 6:00 am PDT |
Okay, yeah, she should’ve let them know if it was that important, but Jesus Christ, they act like they can’t hold off anything to do with her character for just 10 days. I mean, she really doesn’t even arrive in the story until like, towards the almost very end? C’mon! I find it ridiculous. Summit’s being an ass about it, I think. |
| by Mrs. Kellan Lutz on July 30 - 6:11 am PDT |
Summit is being stupid! I want rachelle to play Victoria she was perfect for the part! |
| by Adrienne on July 30 - 6:36 am PDT |
Twilight Mom and Raven, The attitude you have about Rachelle being replaced is what Summit is counting on… |
| by Hannah t on July 30 - 6:42 am PDT |
I’m a true committed fan,, but summit is full of shit right now! Rachelle is Victoria! And they are making a HUGE mistake replacing her!! |
| by Jasper Lover on July 30 - 6:59 am PDT |
k, thats stupid! they can’t just replace Rachelle!!!! shes perfect for the role totally agree with Hannah T |
| by miranda on July 30 - 7:13 am PDT |
Summit still knows we will all be faithfully waiting for eclipse to come out and happily pay for the tickets so I’m guessing they expected the backlash but still they know they’ll get their money. |
| by Anne on July 30 - 7:15 am PDT |
http://www.petitiononline.com/rach3cli/petition.html Almost to 5000 guys! Sign!! |
| by Shatterhand on July 30 - 7:19 am PDT |
Folks, ten days in a shooting schedule is nothing to dismiss. A lot of work must get done, even in that short a time span. So, while all of you are so convinced that 10 days could’ve easily been excused, you should know that is not necessarily so. And, while I think the support for Rachelle is a positive thing, she’s portrayed the role of Victoria precisely once (well, twice once New Moon is released). She did a fine job with what little screen time she had in Twilight, and I’m sure her performance in New Moon will mirror that, but to completely dismiss Bryce Dallas Howard’s ability to portray Victoria strikes me as rude and disrespectful. Perhaps she should be given a chance to do the job before people outright dismiss her. Finally, I’d suggest that those of you ready to nastily chastise Summit Entertainment might want to reconsider your words. Remember that this is the studio that brought the Twilight saga to the big screen. All I’m saying is that while you should feel justified in protesting their decision, consider a bit more respect in your protests and comments. |
| by TwilightTasha on July 30 - 7:26 am PDT |
You kno what? I bet summit is just trying to save their sorry @$$ from looking like a jerk!!!! And I beilive Rachelle’s statement about what happened not Summit’s load of crap!!! |
| by raven on July 30 - 7:43 am PDT |
to adrienne, |
| by Mariela on July 30 - 7:55 am PDT |
HUGE MISTAKE!!!! |
| by Blasia on July 30 - 8:31 am PDT |
10 DAYS.. WTF. I CAN WAIT TEN MORE DAYS TO HAVE VICTORIA IN IT. THIS IS RIDICULIOUS. I THINK ITS NOT GOING TO B THE SAME WITHOUT HER. AND THE MOVIE SHES NOT GOING TO BE IN IS HER MOST IMPORTANT PART. ECLIPSE HAS VICTORIA ALL IN IT. ITS SIMPLY LUDICRIS |
| by bella on July 30 - 8:44 am PDT |
you all need to be mature about this…this is a film production and there is a lot of money involved. she need to be responsible or replaced. |
| by Alpolite on July 30 - 8:45 am PDT |
It’s really simple. Summit got a chance to cast a named actor: Bryce D. Howard and took it. To Dismiss Rachel for 10 day shoot is ridiculous on a 2 1/2 month Eclipse shoot of which she would not be needed everyday anyway. Summit is just covering their asses for power grabbing Bryce. |
| by oliviaa-team jacobbb(: on July 30 - 9:35 am PDT |
i think summit and rachel need to work something out. she started the series and it is wrong to suddenly see her leave the series. i think the movie will be good but not as good as it could have been i understand there is alot of money etc but they need to all sit down together and work something out..they shouldnt be cutting corners because they might lose a large amount of their fan base for switching in the middle of the twilight movies.. |
| by oliviaa-team jacobbb(: on July 30 - 9:37 am PDT |
and im very sure ms. howard can do just as good of a job but i think the problem is taking her out of the movies halfway through them. i think it kills the effect. |
| by Haley on July 30 - 9:40 am PDT |
This is total BS. Summit should get their head out of their asses. Whats going to stop them from replacing the cast? I heard RP was being replaced because of disagreements on sets. And if he isn’t and there really were fights, then wouldn’t it be worse to have cast members that fight then a slight hold back on filming? Push backs happen in ALL stages of films. They clearly just didn’t want her or they would have worked something out. I have lost so much respect for Summit. It will be very hard to support them with anything they do now. |
| by poetess on July 30 - 9:52 am PDT |
People… LET IT GO. WE DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE FILM MAKING/PRODUCING/ACTING WORLD. LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS. |
| by Tiffany on July 30 - 10:06 am PDT |
I would love to have Rachelle back as Victoria. But its up to Summit and her to make that decision. If she doesn’t come back hopefully Howard will be able to do just as well as Victoria. But i would rather have Rachelle back. |
| by xLiveYourLifex on July 30 - 10:12 am PDT |
Poetess I wouldn’t go that far. You have no idea what everybody else knows about Film making/Producing/Acting world. Don’t assume they know nothing about it just because you know nothing about it. |
| by NATHALIE on July 30 - 10:18 am PDT |
For crying out loud! Summit can’t work something out? If they just add a week or 2 for filming cant it work out? i know they have a tight schedule but if fans really love twilight and rachelle, then we can wait..summit doesn’t have to jump 2 the conclusion of replacing rachelle! |
| by Srahh on July 30 - 10:23 am PDT |
Just wouldn’t be the same now.. its silly |
| by Kkrymmie on July 30 - 10:32 am PDT |
I am so going to miss her. I mean she’s perfect the new girl is pretty but it just won’t be the same. Summit needs to work something out and bring Rachelle back! Someone start a petition. I am almost positive that just about every Twilight fan will sign. Who’s with me!?! |
| by Janice on July 30 - 10:43 am PDT |
Shatterhand – I could not had said your comment any better. I agree with you 100%. Time is money in that business, and let’s not dismiss Bryce so fast. Give her a chance. Yes, I am sad the Rachelle will not be back, But I am still a die hard fan of the saga and I will not let these decisions detour me away from it. I wish Rachelle and Bryce the best. |
| by Mallory on July 30 - 10:44 am PDT |
So I don’t mind the change much because, said previously, I love twilight for the story, and the actor won’t change that. Now whos to blame? I really think Rachelle is the one who needs to do the most reschedualing but who really knows, none of us know how the film making process works so I think we should all just hope for the best and I believe summet regards their fans, us, with their best interest. |
| by Rebecca on July 30 - 10:55 am PDT |
It really sucks that Rachelle isn’t going to be playing Victoria. It will just be so different without her. But there is simply nothing we can do about it..we cannot “start a petition” to Summit, complaining. It’s show biz, that’s what happens. Bryce Howard has already been signed off as Victoria now. I don’t want to lose Rachelle either, but we should give Bryce a chance. Who knows, maybe everyone will end up really liking her. |
| by Emmy Cullen on July 30 - 11:00 am PDT |
Ehh sounds really complicated…. |
| by kaykayCullen on July 30 - 11:00 am PDT |
I WANT REACHELLE BACK!!!!!! :’( |
| by kate on July 30 - 11:05 am PDT |
if they cast someone else as victoria it is totally gonna mess up the movie cause she already had a big part! ppl will be like “hey, thats not victoria!” |
| by Arabelle on July 30 - 11:08 am PDT |
WTF mate?! That’s a bummer… couldn’t they just shoot all the scenes with her in it first? And then she can go to Europe and shoot her other movie =) …maybe she will make a guest appearance in Breaking Dawn?? hm that would be interesting… |
| by omg on July 30 - 11:10 am PDT |
:[ i can understand where they are coming from…no job would appreciate a lack of communication…but i still really wish they could’ve found some way around it to keep her…i hate it when sequels dont keep the same characters consistently, it ruins the movie. |
| by EdwardsGirl*** on July 30 - 11:19 am PDT |
watever. i dont know who to believe. but really wats ten days? i cld wait ten days for her to be in the movie. its not even two WHOLE WEEKS!!! again watever. this bryce chick better do a great job. even tho rachelle is exactly who i pictured for the role. |
| by Rebekka on July 30 - 11:40 am PDT |
I think we should all give Bryce a chance! I am just as disappointed as anyone else, but lets just see how it goes! Maybe she will surprise us all and be an even better Victoria! We can hope so at least! |
| by skinsgurl7 on July 30 - 11:59 am PDT |
could u stop dramatising things plz?! l’m ok with rebekka let’s give bryce a chance she’s a really good actress anyway rachelle already made a mistake by choosing to work on an indie film that no one will watch…..so it’s her choice |
| by Carlesme on July 30 - 12:47 pm PDT |
I am still very upset about Rachelle leaving. What other commitment is more important than Eclipse? Rachelle is THE Victoria. Not to insult the replacement, but no one else can play Victoria well except Rachelle. |
| by Taylor on July 30 - 1:20 pm PDT |
Ok, I get many of you are mad, but what Summit said is fair. 10 days doesn’t sound like a big deal to you guys, but did you know you’re only allowed to use specific locations during certain times? You can’t just film on location whenever you please. You have to reserve those days to let the public be aware of where they’re shooting. There’s different regulations for that. And obviously Rachelle stepped out on her most important date. She’s also missing out on getting to know the new director’s ideas for Eclipse. What she should’ve done was told Summit ahead of time instead of waiting last minute. I hate replacements, but it’s not Summit’s fault. She needs to be more professional if she wants to keep her role. Being present in a production is critical. How can they shoot a scene without the key character in it? The whole production is already laid out on a timeline at what places they’ll be shooting at, what they’ll be doing, etc. They can’t do anything about changing it for one actor who can’t keep it together. |
| by 37 on July 30 - 1:58 pm PDT |
THANK YOU TAYLOR! ^ you put that PERFECTLY and are 100% right. I loved Rachelle in Twilight, absolutly perfect Victoria. BUT, SHAME ON HER for dumping SUMMIT like this! It’s very unprofessional and extremely unwise, because Dont get me wrong, I loved Rachelle, still do, but she’s going to loose a LOT of respect from directors and fans. NOW, about BRYCE. THAT is being a sport. I’ve seen a lot of her stuff from her start in her career and I’ve liked her ever since, and no offence, but there are way better things for actors to be in besides the twilight series, and she’s one of those actress’ who’s going to be big someday, and she comes in last minute and saves the series from falling into a horrible mess. She’s going to be amazing, trust me. She handles characters and co workers well and has worked with the top actors in the industry. BRYCE RULES! |
| by Garnet on July 30 - 2:46 pm PDT |
I’ll miss Rachelle Lefevre |
| by Jacob_Black_Fan on July 30 - 2:46 pm PDT |
YOU guys, we should boycott Band Slam in response to this demeaning statement and as a protest to recasting of Victoria. COME ON. DID DADDY RON CALL IN A FAVOR? They wanted a more famous actor period. BOYCOTT BAND SLAM. The new New Moon trailor will be on the internet not much later after it’s debut before Band Slam anyway. Summit thinks the fans are stupid, put the New Moon trailor before a movie and we’ll go see it, no matter how dumb it is & Vanessa Hudgens is in it! GIVE ME A BREAK SUMMIT! You guys SUCK! |
| by Jacob_Black_Fan on July 30 - 2:48 pm PDT |
OH AND GIVE ME A BREAK, THEY ACCOMODATED CAM GIGANDET FOR FILMING TWILIGHT. 10 DAYS IS NOT THAT LONG WHEN CONSIDERING SHOOTING IS 3 MONTHS! |
| by jmsbndgrl on July 30 - 2:54 pm PDT |
Well said Taylor. I am disappointed that Rachelle will not play the role of Victoria. However at the same time I can understand Summit’s point as well. Twilight is no longer a small movie and requires coordination of schedules from the actors, locations, crew, and security to keep production safe. Changing production just for Rachelle could very well have affected multiple schedules including those of other actors or other production aspects of the film. I’m not fond of changing actors in the middle of a franchise, but it happens. James Bond has survived for 22 films, Harry Potter survived when Richard Harris passed away and Michael Gambon took over the role of Dumbledore. I am sure Twilight will survive this change as well. I will be giving Bryce Dallas Howard a chance and will be anticipating the release of Eclipse with the same enthusiasm I had for Twilight and now New Moon. |
| by Twilighter on July 30 - 2:59 pm PDT |
Well, you can all imagine how heart broken I was to find out that Rachelle would not play Victoria. It would hurt the continuity for the films if they take her out now, it’ll feel like we don’t even know Victoria if they replace her original actress in Eclipse |
| by TWILIGHTER9874563210 on July 30 - 3:03 pm PDT |
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| by RayRayBlack on July 30 - 3:06 pm PDT |
That really sucks!!!! She was perfect as Victoria, I cant think of anyone else who would fit that role as well as she did… but it was really stupid for her to do that. I mean, who would give up being in the Twilight saga!!!! Pffft… well at least I still have my Jacob… I mean, if this was him… now that would be a big deal!!! TEAM JAYLOR all the way!!! lmao xD |
| by Tammy Hollis on July 30 - 3:49 pm PDT |
While I agree a new face for Victoria will not “feel” right, Eclipse will survive with out Rachelle. She made a stupid, gamble and lost. She knew the schedule required, and told summit she wanted more money, or she would accept another opportunity. They simply said ” Fine, go ahead” They did bow down to her demands, and recalculate all of the “real” stars schedule to accomodate her… oh well, her Loss, doesnt matter anyhow, they just need a character to be able to “die well” on film, and I personally think anyone could do that… SO LONG Rachelle, – gOOD LUCK WITH WHATEVER ELSE YOU DO, BECAUSE IT WILL NEVER BE AS BIG AS THE TWILIGHT SAGA, YOU WALKED AWAY FROM. |
| by TEAMEDDIE on July 30 - 3:53 pm PDT |
Of course this sucks, Rachelle is perfect for the role, but lets face it, the books are written and nobody can ever change the story. If the movies dont go that well, we’ll get over it at some point and if we still want picture a grahpic novel is on its way. [yay x2] now when that is said..; PLEASE OH PLEASE LET RACHELLE PLAY VICTORIA THOUGH IT MAY COST A LOT OF MONEY BUT IT’LL COST FANS IF YOU FIRE HER I THINK. Okay. *cry* |
| by Angela on July 30 - 4:02 pm PDT |
Yeah, makes sense…but the gross intake $ is gonna be considerably smaller now that Rachelle isn’t in Eclipse…they aren’t going to have nearly as much money to work with…personally I’m not going to buy anything with this new chicks picture on it with the other actors…she doesn’t fit with the group no matter how hard they try |
| by Tammy Hollis on July 30 - 4:09 pm PDT |
WHEN DID RACHELLE BECOME BIGGER THAN TWILIGHT? SERIOUSLY SHE WAS JUST A NOBODY BEFORE THE MOVIE… THEY ARE ALL JUST ACTORS… AND THEY ALL FALL A LITTLE SHORT OF PERFECTION ACCORDING TO THE VIVID DETAIL, AND AMAZING CHARACTER THE “BOOK” CREATES… COME ON PEOPLE ! BE TWILIGHT FANS, NOT HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS AND ACTOR DEFENDERS…. THE WHOLE POINT OF LOVING TWILIGHT GETS LOST WHEN YOUR FOCUS IS ENTIRELY ON THE ACTORS PORTRAYING THE PARTS IN THE MOVIES!!!! |
| by marion cullen on July 30 - 4:12 pm PDT |
so wait what??? does that mean Rachelle got fired? |
| by Tammy Hollis on July 30 - 4:17 pm PDT |
NO SHE DIDNT GET FIRED!!!!! She CHOSE to work on another film during the time she was already scheduled to be working on Eclipse, when she told Summit, she would change the schedule for the other movie, it they made it worth her while…. Summit simply said “NO” everyone is all poor Rachelle…. thats Bullshit! Poor nothing, SHE made this choice, not Summit and everyone is so quick to jump to her defence… People you saw her in ONE movie with like 3 lines or something, I mean Really, how are you all gonna come down on Summit because of her stupid business decisions!!! |
| by shel on July 30 - 4:49 pm PDT |
TAMMY I AGREE WITH YOU IN A BIG WAY. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN MONTHS I HAD ANY DESIRE TO SEEK TWILIGHT NEWS. THE STORY HAS BEEN LOST. THESE ACTORS DO NOT REPRESENT TWILIGHT TO ME. I JUST FEEL LIKE SUMMIT HAS GONE TO FAR NOW. HOWEVER, I DO NOT THINK THIS ABOUT SCHEDULING CONFLICTS. I WAS UNDECIDED ABOUT SPENDING MONEY TO SEE NEW MOON BUT NOW I WILL NOT EVEN CONSIDER IT. THEY HAVE DERAILED SO FROM THE STORYLINE THAT I’M JUST DONE. THE SMUT CRAZED TEENS CARE ABOUT THE SHIRTLESS BOYS AND THE BLOOD. I LOVE TWILIGHT FOR THE REAL STORY. |
| by JGIRL on July 30 - 5:05 pm PDT |
TAMMY YOUR RIGHT THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I BEEN SAYING! RACHELLE DIDN’T GET FIRED SHE CHOSE TO DO OTHER STUFF BESIDES THE ECLIPSE MOVIE! THAT IS WHY SHE WAS REPLACED! SHE WANTED SUMMIT TO CHANGE THEIR SCHEDULE FOR HER LIKE SHE WAS SOME BIG SHOT CELEB OR SOMETHING! |
| by Malihini on July 30 - 5:31 pm PDT |
On Stephenie Meyer’s website, Chris made a comment: When Chris Weitz took the role of Director for New Moon, he thought of the fans and his first priority was always what was best for New Moon. THAT IS WHAT SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT SHOULD BE DOING…THINKING OF THE FANS & WHAT IS BEST FOR THE MOVIES-BOTH ECLIPSE & BREAKING DAWN! It clearly proves that Summit Entertainment actions is all about POWER & THE MONEY the “Twilight Saga” movies will bring them. They KNOW that the fans will watch the “Twilight Saga” movies no matter what changes Summit Entertainment does because they KNOW THAT THE FANS WILL GET OVER IT! It just proves that Summit Entertainment did not take in consideration the FANS & WHAT IS BEST FOR “ECLIPSE”. If Summit Entertainment was thinking of the fans & what is best for the movie, they would have done something to work with Rachelle’s schedule. Rachelle has been acting since 1999-she would know the “Do’s & Don’ts” of all the movie contracts she signs. I’m sure B.D. Howard is a talented actress but to think that she got this role because of dear ole’ daddy Ron Howard; it just shows that’s the only way she’ll get roles in upcoming movies. B.D. Howard could still be in the “Eclipse” as an “extra” or a strong role in “Breaking Dawn”. For Summit Entertainment to think they can to this to the Twilight Fans is very disturbing!! |
| by Jessica on July 30 - 5:37 pm PDT |
With TwiCon coming up I think it would be great if the fans wore items to suport Rachelle i.e shirts, hats, pins, etc. that say “WE WANT RACHELLE” or “VICTORIA = RACHELLE” with the media being there it will be perfect! as well as contacting Summit to show our Support for her! |
| by Angela on July 30 - 5:47 pm PDT |
You know what I think Summit should do if they decide to stay with this new actress they’ve chosen…push the character of Victoria back into the shadows where she was in the books…and bring other characters forward…in eclipse the book Victoria only shows up at the end…and as anticlimactic as this new actress is going to make the movie, that’s the only place she should appear, just before the character gets knocked off. That way it stays closer to the books, we get more Jasper and Bella and Edward as it was in the books, and we won’t have to see the ‘new’ Victoria for very long lol heck…chuck in a few more werewolf scenes to smooth it over lol |
| by PLiZzLe on July 30 - 6:02 pm PDT |
I liked Rachelle, but hey, she chose her schedule. Bryce Dallas Howard looks good for this role so I’m not hating on the new Victoria, Summit, or Rachelle. I just understand Summit. You make a commitment that conflicts with the scheduling, you lose the job. It’s as simple as that! And it was real unprofessional of her to make it like it’s Summit’s fault for not accommodating her schedule. I also think that Summit didn’t plan on keeping her because there were rumors of them not being able to afford her pay raise she asked for the third film. Either way, this is so stupid. As a fan, I’m saddened that Rachelle won’t be in Eclipse, but the SHOW MUST GO ON. Now if they had to replace Edward, Jacob, or Bella I WOULD BE PISSED! Victoria is evil anyways. |
| by Janice on July 30 - 6:30 pm PDT |
Well said Taylor! |
| by Megan Cullen Black on July 30 - 6:47 pm PDT |
i understand their point but i still dont think something is right. i really just think they wanted to recast her for some reason and are making this up. Although i may be wrong just cuz i thought Rachelle was perfect for Victoria. Someone needs to come up with a plan to try to get her back ): |
| by bloodlust4edward on July 30 - 7:08 pm PDT |
I’M REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY GONNA MISS RACHELLE |
| by jasmine on July 30 - 7:30 pm PDT |
I just have to say this FUCK summit and the things they do a 10 day overlap and she couldnt be in the movie whatever there just trying to save money or sumthing. Summit has stupid rules like how they wont let people sit by each other and other things plus Rachelle IS Victoria and no one can replace her. |
| by l on July 30 - 9:25 pm PDT |
People go to google or yahoo type RACHELLE LEFEVRE PETITION and sing it!!!!!!!!!!! |
| by l on July 30 - 9:26 pm PDT |
People go to google or yahoo type RACHELLE LEFEVRE PETITION and sign it!!!!!!!!!!! |
| by Jaclyn on July 30 - 9:34 pm PDT |
JASMINE….NO IT ISN’T SUMMITS FAULT! RACHELLE DIDN’T GET FIRED SHE CHOSE TO DO OTHER STUFF BESIDES THE ECLIPSE MOVIE! THAT IS WHY SHE WAS REPLACED! SHE WANTED SUMMIT TO CHANGE THEIR SCHEDULE FOR HER LIKE SHE WAS SOME BIG SHOT CELEB OR SOMETHING! SHE KNEW ECLIPSE WAS ALREADY ON A TIGHT SCHEDULE SO INSTEAD OF INFORMING SUMMIT ABOUT HER SCHEDULE WITH A MOVIE PROJECT SHE WAS GOING TO BE DOING IN EUROPE, SHE DECIDES TO TELL SUMMIT AT LAST MINUTE! THEN THAT IS WHEN SUMMIT SAID THEY CAN NOT CHANGE THE SCHEDULE JUST FOR HER WHEN SHE CLEARLY SCREWED UP & KNEW THEY ALREADY HAD A THE DATES IN PLACE FOR REHEARSALS ON ECLIPSE AND THE SHOOTING TIME FOR THE MOVIE THAT COULDN’T BE BUDGED!!! LIKE THEY SAID IF SHE WAS SO “PASSIONATE” ABOUT ECLIPSE THEN SHE WOULDN’T OF MADE THIS BAD BUSINESS CHOICE THAT SHE DID! PLUS IF SHE REALLY WANTED TO BE IN ECLIPSE THEN WHY THE HELL DID SHE NOT DROP THAT MOVIE PROJECT OF HERS SO SHE COULD DO ECLIPSE??? AND NOT LOSE HER ROLE??? EXACTLY!! I USE TO LIKE RACHELLE BUT AFTER THIS I JUST CAN’T BELIEVE HOW STUCK UP SHE IS BY DOING THIS TO US FANS WHEN SHE CLAIMS TO BE A FAN OF TWILIGHT AS WELL!!! SHE DOESN’T GET IT THAT WITHOUT THE FANS SHE WOULD BE A NO BODY!!! ALL OF THEM WOULD BE NO BODIES!! WE MADE THESE ACTORS WITH THIS MOVIE SERIES!! SO RACHELLE BEING REPLACED THAT IS HER FAULT NOT SUMMITS! SUMMIT DID THE RIGHT THING IN CASTING BRYCE WHO IS REALLY WILLING TO HELP THEM OUT AND NOT FAIL US FANS BECAUSE OF RACHELLE’S STUPIDITY!! HARSH WORDS BUT IDC IT’S THE TRUTH! I’M WILLING TO GIVE BRYCE 100% SUPPORT! |
| by Sophie on July 30 - 9:40 pm PDT |
I am completely mirror most of the Twilight fans who are disappointed. It is frustrating when a movie series casts actors, and has to replace them for whatever reason. As a fan, I definitely now envision Rachelle as Victoria. Now, that doesn’t mean that Bryce won’t do a good job. I think that we all have to have faith in Summit and their judgement in choosing her to fill the role. Also, we don’t know all the technicalities and intricacies behind the decision made, and there is a lot of back and forth. Still, this is just a minor blip, that will likely be forgotten in a few weeks when filming begins. I have to remind myself to keep the faith. The Twilight Saga is incredible and I don’t think any of the actors, or Summit wants to jeopardize losing fans. And lastly, maybe I’m wrong on this, but I don’t think petitions are going to change the decision that was made. I am all for giving it a try, but did you see Summit’s response? Yowzers! |
| by Jessica on July 30 - 11:23 pm PDT |
What the hell, Im getting pretty tired of summit and all there stupid comments. The way they put “passionate” in qoutes as if she didn’t care about the movie. Thats bull. we all know rachelle loved twilight. I really dont think she would have signed on to do another project if she thought it would conflict with eclipse. I dont think i like the people at summit. I think they are rude/backstabbers!!! what the hell are we gonna do with a new person in eclipse. The most intense scenes with victoria and now we have to get used to a whole new actress!! I like howard but i dont think its wise on summits part to recast so late in the game. They could have shot some other scenes while she was gon for 10 day!!! |
| by Maeglothorn on July 31 - 1:29 am PDT |
I’ve met Rachelle and she’s the nicest friendliest most kind hearted person I’ve met in a long time…she went out of her way to accommodate every request and question and anything when she came to Sydney…she’s not the malicious two timer Summit is making her out to be |
| by aby on July 31 - 4:30 am PDT |
i totally agree with jaclyn.. can`t you understand?! it isnt summits fault they just did the right thing .. because rachelle can`t manage her time so she wants to reschedule the shoot days of eclipse.. and what the F! is she so important ?! ok sorry for that.. but im also disapointed and my point is she said she is a fan of the series so why she chose the “BARNEYS VERSION” or whatever it it.. tahn twilight saga ECLIPSE?! |
| by tracylovestwilight on July 31 - 5:05 am PDT |
Well, I love to check out this stuff, but I normally dont comment, but I just have to this time. I went to school with Rachelle, and I knew her personally, unlike most of you who may have “met” her at a twilight promotion of some sort. Yeah, she is friendly and sweet in public, but she can be very coniving and sneaky.. she stole exams and cheated in college. She lied about an affair with a mutual friend, and broke up a marriage because of it. She is very smart, I will give her that, But she is no innocent here, and I can guarantee that. She had a motive in her delayed response to Summit. She wanted something in all of this, and it was very interesting after all these years to finally see her evil ways didnt give her a push in career when it comes to twilight anyway. I am just glad that someone else was able to see through the charade… good job Summit…. finally someone isnt kissing her ass. |
| by Angelic on July 31 - 6:05 am PDT |
I agree with Taylor on this.I am very disapointed that she isn’t going to be in Eclipse.It sucks that she won’t be in it. |
| by Bellalullby on July 31 - 6:19 am PDT |
It does suck but Summit did know about filming way Eclipse WAY before she knew about her other role. Why couldn’t she talk with the other movie producers that she had a prior commitment. This may all boil down to money too. It happens and I hope they make this new Victoria chick look the part and not all soft. |
| by Nicole on July 31 - 8:49 am PDT |
This is sort of BS, it’s 10 days. I know for a fact that if it was Robert, Kristen, or Taylor, it would’ve happened. Just because the “fans” are obsessed with how OMGHAWT Rob is, doesn’t mean we won’t get mad that Rachelle is gone. I’m getting pissed that Summit is only listening to its fans that weren’t there in the beginning. The ones who were there from the start should be listened to. Rachelle is so nice, but she’s also fierce & can play Victoria well. I think that BDH can only play lonely, weak and sad girls. |
| by Chazneeka on July 31 - 9:43 am PDT |
As unpopular as this might make me…you know I can totally see Summit’s point. Yes Victoria was played well by Rachelle but she KNEW about both Eclipse and this new film for in advance. I knew that Eclipse was going to be shooting during these times…so I know being IN the film that she did. If she wanted to keep her role as victoria so badly she should have considered that before signing onto yet another movie that conflicted with the filming schedule. She was under a contractual obligation to make sure that she was available for the critical stages of filming and she didn’t do it. And further more she knew of the filming of this new movie months before she told Summit…she should have told them immediately so that they could work around her shooting schedule. Quite frankly, as much as I like her as Victoria, I can’t see it as anyone’s fault but her own. There are sacrifices one has to make, i mean look at Taylor, he had to work hard to keep his role but he made the required sacrifices, worked his butt off and kept his role. If Rachelle wanted to continue to play Victoria she should have contacted Summit in a timely manner, not waiting until months after she was cast in the other movie. She made her choices and has to live with the consequences. Now all that being sad I will definitely miss seeing her as Victoria in Eclipse, but I guess she didn’t have a big enough part in Twilight for me to really think that she was “meant for” the role. |
| by Jaclyn on July 31 - 12:26 pm PDT |
CHAZNEEKA…YOUR RIGHT IT’S WHAT I BEEN SAYING ABOUT RACHELLE MAKING THIS HER FAULT IT’S NOT SUMMIT’S!…SUMMIT DID THE RIGHT THING AND BRYCE HOWARD STEPPED IN FOR US FANS BECAUSE OF RACHELLE’S BAD BUSINESS CHOICE! |
| by Taylor on July 31 - 1:26 pm PDT |
I honestly think that Rachelle lost the part because the director was trying to make Summit cast his daughter as the part. That’s possible and totally unfair. |
| by miranda on July 31 - 1:33 pm PDT |
This is not about a big name director cashing in for his daughter, if that was the case she would have been in sooo many more movies, his movies, they didn’t replace rachelle because of that, the movie is a shady one, she slipped up and got replaced, I will miss seeing her as victoria but I’m happy someone with a solid resume is taking over. |
| by 37 on July 31 - 4:18 pm PDT |
AGREED WITH JACLYN! and like I said before, IM SO EXCITED FOR BRYCE! I LOVE HER SHE’S AMAZINGLY AWESOME! MAYBE SHE WILL EVEN MAKE A BETTER VICTORIA! NO ONE KNOWS! |
| by Dee on July 31 - 5:20 pm PDT |
What??? This is insane. Rachelle is the perfect actress for the part. It doesn’t sound like Summit even tried to work things out with her. It’s so dumb to change actresses mid-way. |
| by 37 on July 31 - 5:34 pm PDT |
Oh and I just found this on IMDB. (credit to whoever wrote the article) Lefevre Mounting Legal Battle With Twilight Bosses Over Pay Twilight actress Rachelle Lefevre is preparing to take movie bosses to court in a dispute over pay following her dismissal from the vampire film franchise. The redhead, who plays villainous vampire Victoria in the box office smash and its upcoming sequel New Moon, was left “stunned” and “deeply hurt” when studio executives at Summit Entertainment announced she was being replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard for the third film, Eclipse. Producers claimed Lefevre failed to tell them in advance that she had signed up to star in independent movie Barney’s Version and that shooting on the project would overlap with production on Eclipse. Explaining their decision earlier this week, they said, “Ms. Lefevre took a role in the other film that places her in Europe during the required rehearsal time, and at least ten days of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’s principal photography. This period is essential for both rehearsal time with the cast, and for filming at key locations that are only available during the initial part of production.” Now the fall out is about to turn ugly – Lefevre has called in her lawyers to secure the salary she was due to receive for the third installment of the Twilight films, citing breach of contract. She alleges her agreement with Summit Entertainment allows her to pursue small independent films while still being involved in the vampire franchise. One source tells Eonline’s Marc Malkin, “Rachelle’s contract says she’s allowed to do smaller projects like Barney’s Version.” But studio bosses are claiming otherwise and insist Lefevre is owed nothing. Permalink | Report a problem I used to LOVE LOVE LOVE Rachelle, now I don’t. BRYCE RULES! I HOPE RACHELLE DOESNT GET THE PART BACK BECAUSE SHE DOESNT DESERVE IT! |
| by Jaclyn on July 31 - 11:21 pm PDT |
OMG THANK YOU 37!!!!!!! RACHELLE IS CAUSING MORE TROUBLE!!!! I USE TO BE A FAN OF HER BUT LOOK AT WHAT SHE IS DOING!!!!???? SUMMIT DOES NOT NEED THIS DRAMA RIGHT NOW WHEN THEY ARE GETTING READY FOR NEW MOON PROMOS AND FILMING ECLIPSE!!! RACHELLE DOESN’T DESERVE THAT MONEY FOR ECLIPSE!!!! SHE LOST THE ROLE SO IT IS NOW BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD’S MOVIE!!! RACHELLE IS BEING A MAJOR WANNA BE DIVA NOW!!! ALL YOU FANS WHO ARE BLIND I SUGGEST YOU WAKE UP!!!! AND SEE WHAT SHE IS DOING IS TOTALLY WRONG AND UNFAIR TO US FANS!!! BTW BARNEY’S VERSION IS A INDIE FILM??…SO WHY DID SHE CHOOSE A INDIE FILM OVER A MAJORLY IMPORTANT BIG BOX OFFICE MOVIE LIKE ECLIPSE??? SHE IS REALLY STUPID!!!! |
| by Jaclyn on July 31 - 11:23 pm PDT |
BTW ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO SAY BRYCE IS THE DIRECTORS DAUGHTER….UM NO DAVID SLADE IS NOT HER DAD LOL!!!!! |
| by I. Grumble on August 01 - 5:42 am PDT |
Re-cast Victoria?! The producers are in for a big surprise if they think the fans will support this. It’s not like replacing James Bond or Inspector Clouseau, you corporate morons!!!! |
| by 37 on August 01 - 8:36 am PDT |
YOUR VERY WELCOME JACLYN! IM GETTING SO TIRED OF PEOPLE BASHING BRYCE JSUT BECAUSE THEIR FAVORITE THREW COMPLETE BS AT SUMMIT AND THAT THEY DEFEND HER FOR IT! SHE SKREWED UP MAJOR, AND THIS VERY WELL MIGHT (AS IT SHOULD) RUIN HER UNPROFESIONAL CAREER. IM 100% ALL FOR BRYCE, I LOVE HER SHES AWESOME, AND SHES GOING TO BE THE BEST VICTORIA YOU’VE EVER SEEN I GARENTEE YOU! So there all you ppl crying for Rachelle and bashing SUMMIT for her mistake . |
lol| by Isabella Swan on August 02 - 12:39 pm PDT |
this sux… |
| by Lucy on August 05 - 5:23 pm PDT |
I wonder if this has any thing to do with favors……… Bryce Dallas Howard is Ron Howard’s daughter. Is it a coincidence that she is the one who is replacing Rachelle? |
| by Lucy on August 05 - 5:26 pm PDT |
No Bryce Dallas Howard is not David Slade’s daughter. |
| by Jacob_Black_Fan on August 06 - 4:24 pm PDT |
Summit didn’t even give her the chance to drop the indie. They just fired her once they were told of the production overlap. Remember Victoria is only in ONE scene. They could have filmed around her schedule, just as they did Cam’s. Remember they filmed the fight and baseball scenes first to accomodate him. This IS grounds for a breach of contract suit, it will just be interesting to see who wins as both parties have grounds to sue the other. None of us knows what stipulations are in that contract, so we’ll see. |
| by Jacob_Black_Fan on August 06 - 4:29 pm PDT |
In the meantime I support Rachelle, and I won’t be going to see any other Summit movies, plain and simple. This is just another case of a studio bullying an actor and looking out for the bottom line, as if they didn’t make a killing w/ Twilight. I’m still not over the fact that they replaced Catherine. All you twi-girls SHOULD be supporting a female director as they are few and far between in H-wood. She did a wonderful job considering the budget, the weather anomalies, and the level of talent with which she had to work. |
| by cece on August 07 - 5:10 pm PDT |
You guys need to chill! It’s just a movie. Bad decisions were made, but i can assure you that Bryce will do great as the part. And they are replacing Chris too, that’s not because of them personally, it’s budget problems. |
| by cece on August 07 - 5:13 pm PDT |
I admit, i didn’t like the idea of replacing rachelle…that was until i found out who was replacing her. My cousin!yay! if it were basicly anyone else, i wouldnt like it though. |
| by cece on August 07 - 5:23 pm PDT |
i COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY SUPPORT BRYCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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