AT&T Hosts Advanced Screening of Twilight Saga: New Moon With Christian Serratos
On Thursday night, AT&T hosted a premiere event for the advanced screening and release of New Moon. For over a week, AT&T campaigned with Chicago radio stations to grant nearly 200 listeners the opportunity to see a sneak preview of the film before its midnight release. Additionally, they hosted a meet-and-greet party at their 70 W. Madison store for select fans to come meet and take pictures with Christian Serratos who plays Angela in the films.
The Boots Girls were lucky enough to snag an advanced look at the film, as well as have the opportunity to sit down with Christian and get the dish on the Twilight Saga and some of its most fascinating characters. And while the movie lived up to our expectations, Miss Serratos fell a little flat.
At the age of 19, you’d think working on one of Hollywood’s biggest flicks with some of the hottest names in show business would put you over the edge in excitement and gratitude. Not to mention, working side-by-side with Robert Pattinson would be any tweens’ dream.
However, Christian seemed less than enthusiastic about her role, the upcoming release, or the saga in general. In fact when we asked if she jumped on the Twilight bandwagon before she was cast in the film she simply replied, “no. I’d never heard of them and had no idea what they were even about.” Fortunately, when asked if since filming she’d enjoyed the series she said, “well yea, I did my homework.”
Chrisitan already wrapped filming on the third movie, Eclipse and says that unlike the past two releases, this one is expected to debut before the usual November 20 release. However, she was in the dark entirely about when filming is to begin for Breaking Dawn, the final book in the saga.
Additionally, she was completely quiet and unwilling to offer any information regarding the Rob and Kristen Stewart romance debacle. We asked specifically on their personal relationship and interaction, and Christian replied, “everyone on the set is close. Whether it’s a romantic, or friendly, or family-like relationship we’re always together so we’ve become a tight group. As for Rob and Kristen, you can’t really say anything unless you’re one of the parties involved.” We continued to pry saying, so you never noticed anything more than platonic? She gave us an annoyed blank stare.
Not only did Christian present us with an aggravated demeanor, she had the class and audacity to whip out her bitchin’ side-kick mid-interview. Whether she was expecting a call, or checking to see how much longer the interview would last, we realized this was our cue to quit it. The cherry on top?! Little Miss Serratos was too preoccupied to pose for any last pictures. No offense girlfriend, but with your bland performance, you should take advantage of any and every photo opportunity presented… just a helpful hint.
Aside from Serratos and her weak attitude, the Boots Girls were over excited about catching the advanced screening of the film. For all you Twilight Saga fans out there who couldn’t catch the midnight screening, get excited, because the movie definitely lived up to our expectations.
The director, Chris Weitz, kept the story line almost completely parallel to the book (we only noticed one slight addition), as well as maintaining a uniformity to the filming technique director, Catherine Hardwicke portrayed in the first film. Additionally, all the characters were both riveting and entertaining from beginning to end. Finally, one of our major concerns was the transition from boy to werewolf, fearing a lack of reality, but rest assured, the shifts were portrayed perfectly.
Last but not least, all you Edward fans beware. Once you see Taylor Lautner’s bulging body in the buff there’s no doubt your gonna switch to Team Jacob. As true Edward team members, we’re not afraid to admit our loyalty was lost. Sorry Eddie, maybe you’ll get it back in Eclipse!