Guri Weinberg (aka Stefan) Blogs About Working on the ‘Breaking Dawn Movie’

Guri Weinberg (who plays Stefan) took to his own personal blog to answer some of the questions he gets asked most about working on the Breaking Dawn Movie:

What’s it like working with Stephenie Meyer?

Stephenie’s success is just staggering and I am pretty sure many would and probably did feel intimidated around her. Here’s the secret about Stephenie that I accidentally discovered, though…she is normal. REALLY normal. And funny. But mostly normal…like the kind of person you’d hang out with. Just to shoot the shit.

At first, I was pretty shy…for me. And nervous – I met Stephenie AFTER I’d been cast when some of us were called down to Baton Rouge for a make-up/wardrobe test before shooting began. So, I didn’t know how she felt about me or my choices for Stefan. I mean, I know if she would have HATED my audition tape, I wouldn’t be there but you know, maybe she was just like “Eh…Guri…whatever…thank GOD we also got better actors…”

When I finally met her in Baton Rouge, I was already in costume and make-up. I shook her hand and she said, “You are EXACTLY how I pictured Stefan” and smiled. And I relaxed. Like a baby, actually. In fact, I wet my pants…not really. Okay, a little.

So, from that point on, we just clicked. We chatted a lot and some folks that hadn’t quite figured out the ‘normal’ part about her were speculating as to what she had to say and if there was any ‘Twilight’ secrets she shared. I actually had some folks come up to me asking, “What do you talk about?” So, as a public service, I would like to disclose one of our ‘top secret’ conversations now. I think the one that sums it up best is this story :

On set, there were different ‘video villages’ which are areas with monitors displaying different camera angles and chairs huddled around. It was a bit tense on set as we were behind schedule. However, I’m just an actor in a VERY silly mood and so I go find Stephenie…’cause her village was down like that.

“Guuuuurrrrriiiiii….how are ya?”

“Bothered, Stephenie.”

“What’s wrong?”, she asks, all sincerely.

“Where are the Jewish vampires, Stephenie? Not ONE Jewish vampire?!?”

She laughs. “Because it goes against everything Judaism is about, GURI.”

“I don’t think you’re seeing it. See, if there were some Jews in the vamp camp, we could sidestep all battles in favor of negotiation…plus, I think the vamp world needs a good kosher deli…”

Now, I notice Lily Collins there. She’s laughing at my stupid Jewish vampire joke, so I immediately like her. And to the fans that are trying to stir up competition between the two Snow White movies, IMHO, they are VERY different films, they BOTH look great and I am a fan of BOTH actresses.

Back to the day. So, Stephenie is telling me about ‘The Hunger Games’ and what a great book that is and then we discuss the sacrifices we will all be making that night, as shooting is going to go LATE. I mention that I am VERY distressed that I will be missing my new favorite show, ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’. My wife’s agitated and colorful commentary after each episode is just nothing short of priceless. But, that night, alas…no RHOBH. Stephenie doesn’t even know the show and I’m aghast. Lily is also aghast. I look at Lily, who I now see is an incredibly astute young woman with FINE taste in reality television and we high five. We then describe the show to Stephenie by acting it out. She seems unimpressed by the show yet oddly adamant that we keep discussing our viewpoints about it with her. Oh! Right – and then Stephenie makes fun of me AD NAUSEUM for watching it. Not Lily, she got off scott-free for her allegiance to RHOBH. Just me. Whatever.

So, now everyone knows. Jewish vampires and the The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are excellent examples of the scintillating, exclusive topics Stephenie and I discussed.

What was it like being involved in Breaking Dawn – the LAST film of the Twilight franchise?

Obviously, we all realized that we were a part of something epic and had the appropriate level of reverence while shooting.

Wait. That’s not what happened. Here’s a typical on set day :

We’re all on set against a green screen and massive amounts of fake snow. Shoot dates were getting long and we were all extremely silly. Plus, there were cardboard cut outs of the ‘wolves’. If THAT’S not fodder for juvenile behavior, I don’t know what is. So, par for the course, one of the P.A.s starts taping various notes to unsuspecting people’s backs (tagging – BD style). Wyck Godfrey is JUST NOT HAVING IT. He’s the producer, we were behind schedule and he certainly does not want the shoot to devolve further with antics such as this.

Keep reading the rest of Guri’s blog about working on the Breaking Dawn Movie set here!

Via Twilightish

‘Breaking Dawn’ Fan Set Visit Pics & Video!

Thanks Mandy RPLife | Via

Jackson Rathbone Thanks Twilight Facebook Fans From ‘Breaking Dawn’ Set!

Jackson Rathbone made this lovely ‘thank you’ video from the Breaking Dawn movie set for fans of the official Twilight Saga Facebook page!

Via

‘Breaking Dawn’ Set Security Guard Shares Pic With Mackenzie Foy!

Mr. Gonzalez, a security guard for the Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn set in Vancouver, shared an adorable picture with Mackenzie Foy (aka Renesmee Cullen) via the Breaking Dawn Facebook page.

He said:

“She was a delightful sweetheart and it was my pleasure to provide security for her and the cast of Twilight.”

Thanks Nessie-Mackenzie

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Star Guri Weinberg Shares Funny Set Game

Guri Weinberg (“Stefan” of the Romanian Coven) took to his blog and shared a The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn set story that him and his co-star, Noel Fisher (“Vladimir” of the Romanian Coven) started that had loads of the films cast members involved in by the end. It’s called the GFTS game.

From Guri:

“My Twitter Followers know that there is currently a GFYS game playing out in real time – started by Charlie Bewley, who was quickly joined by Daniel Cudmore, Patrick Brennan and Toni Trucks in the GFYS Guri Weinberg campaign. Bewley and Brennan dropped out, Cudmore took the lead andTrucks keeps the pressure on. Thus, the name of this blog. Hey Cudmore and Trucks…if you’re reading this…this blog will have your names and GFYS combined on a Google search soon! It’s GFYS 2.0

But WHAT is GFYS?

GFYS started one day as Noel and I were walking back into our trailer after a long day’s work. We each had one half of the same trailer as dressing rooms and our doors were on opposite ends. As we were opening the doors to our dressing rooms, I called out to him,

“Hey, Noel…”

He earnestly looked at me. “Yeah?”

UBER casually I say, “Go f*** yourself.”

On his look of shock, I went into my room and shut the door. I admit, I was laughing pretty hard. The look on his face was priceless.

The next thing I know, an A.D. comes knocking on my door. When it’s an A.D. at the door, that means we are needed on set. I have wardrobe to reassemble and it’s a cold Baton Rouge winter day, so there’s a minute or two of clothes prep/bundling involved with walking back on set. Finally, I’m good and I open the door. The A.D. looks up at me, smiles and says sweetly,

“Um, Guri? Don’t need you on set, actually. Noel just needed you to go f*** yourself.” and I can hear Noel laughing next door so hard, I think he might choke to death.

From there, as you might imagine, the cast and crew all heard about the GFYS game and immediately embraced the concept. The GFYS game was played in many variations on a daily basis – there were many combinations of cast mates, crew, hotel staff and occasionally, innocent bystanders in various scenarios. They’re ALL funny. However…I can only elaborate on one GFYS story to give you the whole FLAVOR of this ridiculous game. The GFYS tale would not be complete without what I like to call my personal GFYS journey with Noel Fisher.

So, back to the same cold, rainy day on set where it all started. Noel had sent an A.D. to tell me GFYS, laughed like a serial killer on a sugar high and I think…this is the end. But Noel had enjoyed this all TOO much. So, he KEEPS sending A.D.’s to knock on my door all day. Every 5 minutes, SOMEONE is telling me GFYS. It was a LONG day. I get back to the hotel, getting ready for bed and a note comes under the door from the hotel. Usually, it’s a bill so I go get it. Instead of a bill, it just read, “Mr. Weinberg…please GFYS. Thank You.” As I am deliberating over that, I get a call in my room. I warily answer the phone and it’s Toni Trucks in a thinly disguised voice posing as the hotel front desk staff. I’m waiting for it.

“Yes…Mr. Weinberg…we just wanted to make sure you got your bill and GFYS.””

Read this entire blog entry here (it’s funny!)

Via

Peer Facinelli Tweets About Elizabeth Reaser’s Stunt Capabilities!

Peter Facinelli just Tweeted that he’s impressed by Elizabeth Reaser’s (aka Esme Cullen) stunt capabilities in the set of Breaking Dawn!

Breaking Dawn Filming near Shannon Falls in Squamish B.C

Newsflic captured a new video of the Breaking Dawn set where the cast is rumored to be filming the wedding scene, in front of the falls.

Here are pics of the set, in one you can see the falls:

Click here to visit Newsflic to read up on the Breaking Dawn filming news they’ve gathered regarding the wedding scene (and to see more pics of the set)!

MIchael Welch Tweets From Cullen Home on ‘Breaking Dawn’ Set!

Michael Welch (aka Mike Newton) Tweeted from the Cullen house on the Breaking Dawn movie set!

New Pic of Edward & Bella’s ‘Breaking Dawn’ Cabin!

Here is a new pic that some fans got of Edward and Bella’s cabin from Breaking Dawn! Head over to Lexicon here to see more of the fan pics and read the great story of their journey to the Breaking Dawn sets!

Pics of Breaking Dawn Set & Some Cast in Squamish!

Here are some pics of the Breaking Dawn set in Squamish as well as Booboo Stewart (aka Seth Clearwater) & Myanna Buring, who plays Tanya.

Head over to Newsflic here to see more pics from the set!