Twilight Extended Edition Vs Regular

[Gladys Anick]

Whenmaking a film, directors need to know when enough is enough and where to draw the line. Including too many unnecessary filler scenes can truly affect the pacing of a film and leave audiences bored and wishing that more had been left on the cutting room floor. But sometimes the scenes that were cut end up being some of the best moments of the film and fans who enjoy exploring the deleted scenes that accompany their favourite movies end up disappointed that these wonderful scenes were not included.

Fans of the Twilight series will be over the moon to learn that extended versions of the films (which include some beloved deleted scenes that, unfortunately, did not make it into the original cut of the movie) have been released. These new versions of the film include a few more moments from the original books that were excluded from the theatrical versions of the films and, in the case of the first film in the series, adds a bit more of a playful tone.

Fans of the book will remember that Bella and her father did not spend every night at a local diner as Bella took over the kitchen duties after moving in and realizing that Charlie was barely keeping himself alive with his shoddy cooking skills.

In the extended version of the film, one of the diner scenes is lengthed to include Charlie grilling his daughter about her social life while she tentatively asks him about the Cullen family. This playful scene is utterly delightful and though we understand why it was initially cut, we are glad that it is back in the film.

One of the best things about the Twilight books is the gorgeous detail that Meyer put into describing the world around Bella. The lush green landscape came alive in the mind of the reader as Bella explored the world of Forks. Luckily, this was not lost in the film adaptations as every film in the series contains beautifully sweeping establishing shots of the world of Twilight; complete with lush forests, greenery, mountains, and long twisting roads.

Nature fans will be pleased to know that the extended version of the first film contains lengthier tree tracking shots. Though this may seem like a truly insignificant addition to a film that is already a decent length, we did enjoy the extra moments amongst the trees.

In this early scene in the extended version of the film, Bella can be seen walking to her car at the end of a long school day. She remains pretty oblivious to the Cullen family, but Edward cannot keep his eyes off of her.

He watches her make her way across the parking lot, and is overcome by confusion as to why he is so obsessed with this random girl. He becomes so frustrated, due to both this confusion and the extent of his obsession, that he leaves marks in the side of the family car as he grips it tightly. His siblings bring him back to reality.

In the theatrical version of the film, Bella is barely in Edward's room for an entire minute before he sweeps her off her feet, dives out his bedroom window, and begins climbing trees. In the extended cut of the film, Bella is able to look around his room before things get so chaotic.

In this cut of the film, Bella plays with his rainmaker, discovers his diaries, and shares an awkward yet cute childhood story. In a series that is dominated by life-or-death scenarios, it is nice to see the main characters get a chance to just be kids. Even if it is just for a moment.

The extended cut of the film also includes a bit more of our favourite evil vampires. Those who have only seen the films might question why Victoria has such a strong attachment to James, as they are barely even introduced before she vows to end Bella as revenge for Edward ending the life of her mate.

One of the sweeter moments from the original cut of the film was, unfortunately, deleted before it was distributed to theatres. However fans will be excited to know that the scene was included in the extended edition of the film.

After Bella is officially introduced to the Cullen clan, Esme and Carlise sneak off to give them some privacy and to discuss how happy they are that Edward has finally found his person. The two even share a sweet kiss.

Though most people would find Edward's supernatural powers to be a neat little trick, Bella has hesitancies about her lover whipping such things out at every opportunity. Luckily, Edward is unable to read her mind (a fact that both calms and upsets her. She enjoys the privacy but such things simply confirm her fear that she does not operate on the same wavelength as other humans.)

In the extended cut of the film, after meeting Charlie Edward tells Bella that her father is considering sending her to an all-girls school after realizing that she is smitten with one of the younger members of the Cullen family. Rather than being offended at her father's attempts to control her dating life, she is, instead, offended by Edward choosing to invade her father's privacy and read his mind. We wonder how Charlie felt about that errant thought after Bella "broke up" with Edward and fled to Phoenix that very night.

In the theatrical version of the meadow scene, Bella and Edward are seen already in place as the shot reveals the two in the flower-filled clearing. This iconic scene is a favourite for both fans of the films and books and is one of the most well-known scenes from the entire series.

In the extended version of this same scene, the two are seen walking into place and exchanging dramatic sweet nothings about their devotion to each other. Edward reveals that the reason he has been cold and distant is his fear of hurting her. To which Bella implies that she would rather die than stay away from him. Though it sounds truly dramatic and a little silly when taken out of context, viewers have to remember that these are not two ordinary teenagers and that the entire premise of the series is based upon the idea of soulmates and the unavoidable destiny that drives them.

Certificate of Authenticity

Limited edition of 960 signed and numbered prints

We are pleased to share a very special opportunity with Terry Redlin fans and collectors. The Redlin family has made their personal collection of limited edition prints available to the Redlin Art Center. Ever since his very first print was released, Terry saved for his own archives, a print from each of his editions. In fact, sometimes, he would save a few so that he would have them for his children, too. Now, since he has officially retired, he and his family have decided to make some of these rare and special editions available to the public. These prints are numbered and hand-signed by Terry Redlin and are part of the original edition. They have never been sold, but have been carefully stored for safe keeping by the Redlin family. Today, as part of their ongoing support of the Redlin Art Center, they are making some of these prints available for purchase. The Redlin Art Center would like to extend a special thank you to Terry Redlin and the Redlin family for making it possible for us to share some of these rare and collectible pieces of art.

Artist's proofs are additional prints not included in, but of the same quality as, the regular limited edition. In a print edition, artist's proofs are the first prints to come off of the printing press. Artist's proofs are distinguished by the abbreviation AP and are numbered separately; they often represent 10 percent of an edition and are slightly more expensive than prints in the regular edition. Artist Proofs are most often signed by the artist.

Certificate of Authenticity

Artist proof edition of 96 signed and numbered prints

We are pleased to share a very special opportunity with Terry Redlin fans and collectors. The Redlin family has made their personal collection of limited edition prints available to the Redlin Art Center. Ever since his very first print was released, Terry saved for his own archives, a print from each of his editions. In fact, sometimes, he would save a few so that he would have them for his children, too. Now, since he has officially retired, he and his family have decided to make some of these rare and special editions available to the public. These prints are numbered and hand-signed by Terry Redlin and are part of the original edition. They have never been sold, but have been carefully stored for safe keeping by the Redlin family. Today, as part of their ongoing support of the Redlin Art Center, they are making some of these prints available for purchase. The Redlin Art Center would like to extend a special thank you to Terry Redlin and the Redlin family for making it possible for us to share some of these rare and collectible pieces of art.

New this year at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is a twist on a fan favorite - the Twilight Pumpkin Train! The train leaves at dusk and returns in the dark. This train is suitable for all ages and offers a perfect family-friendly activity to enjoy together. Please dress warmly, as the evening temperatures can drop quite rapidly.

Before the train leaves, passengers may attend the "Not-So-Scary" Animal Show presented by Silly Safaris. They bring a collection of critters to put on a show that folks of all ages will enjoy. The show starts at 4:30 pm with the train departing at 5:30 pm. Attending the show is highly recommended and included in your ticket price, but is not required.

The Twilight Pumpkin Train is a diesel-powered excursion that takes passengers on a 45-minute, 10-mile round-trip journey from North Judson to English Lake where the train crosses the majestic Kankakee River before returning to town. We'll drop you off at our pumpkin patch where you can choose the perfect pumpkin for carving!

If you're not interested in our twilight adventure, you can still ride a regular pumpkin train featuring diesel or steam power. Our regular pumpkin trains operate during daylight hours. Check out our regular pumpkin trains.

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