19 things you didn't know about 'Twilight'

Olivia SinghMay 13, 2020, 03:35 IST

Robert Pattinson starred as Edward Cullen in "Twilight."Summit Entertainment

"Twilight" was released in November 2008 and starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner.
Insider combed through "Twilight: Director's Notebook," which director Catherine Hardwicke released in 2009, and rounded up some fun facts about the making of the hit film.
For example, the iconic apple shot in the cafeteria, inspired by the "Twilight" book cover, took 13 tries to nail.
It was also really cold when the stars filmed the prom scenes outdoors.
Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

After the first "Twilight" film hit theaters on November 21, 2008, it sent fangirls into a frenzy. The movie became such a big hit among viewers that it led to an additional four films, based on novels written by Stephenie Meyer.

Avid fans who analyzed the books, watched the flicks multiple times, and viewed cast interviews probably know a fair share of trivia about the franchise (like the fact that Taylor Lautner wore an itchy wig and Meyer made a cameo during a scene in the diner).

To celebrate "Twilight's" 11-year anniversary, Insider combed through "Twilight: Director's Notebook," which director Catherine Hardwicke released in 2009, to find even more details about the making of the movie.

Keep reading to learn facts about how the first movie was made, from the amount of attempts it took to master the apple shot to the chilly temperature the actors faced when filming the prom scene.

Read the original article on Insider

It was 22-degrees outside when they filmed the prom scenes.

The actors wore heavy coats to stay were on set when they weren't filming. Summit Entertainment

Melted cheese was used to give the effect that Edward bit off part of James’ neck.

Robert Pattinson went on to star in several independent films once the "Twilight" franchise ended. Summit Entertainment

Part of the fight scene between Edward and James was freestyle, because Pattinson and Gigandet wanted to try the scene without choreography.

Robert Pattinson and Cam Gigandet won an MTV Movie and TV Award in 2009 for best fight. Summit Entertainment

For Victoria, Laurent, and James’ arrival at the baseball scene, the three actors moved along a "magic carpet."

The Nomads were played by Rachelle Lefevre, Edi Gathegi, and Cam Gigandet. Summit Entertainment

During the baseball scene, Elizabeth Reaser (who played Esme Cullen) had to include gloves in her costume because it was so cold.

Elizabeth Reaser stars on "The Haunting of Hill House." Summit Entertainment

The blue T-shirt that Stewart wore during the kissing scene with Pattinson belonged to Hardwicke.

In 2009, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson won an MTV Movie and TV Award for choice movie lip-lock. Summit Entertainment

Mike's Letterman jacket is actually from the real Forks High School.

Michael Welch starred as Mike Newton. Summit Entertainment

The line that Edward says before running through the forest with Bella — "hold on tight, spider monkey" — was chosen by Pattinson.

To achieve one of the overhead forest shots, stunt doubles actually climbed up a tree and a camera was mounted on a helicopter. Summit Entertainment

Hardwicke knew Nikki Reed (who played Rosalie) prior to casting her, because they worked together on the movie "Thirteen."

Catherine Hardwicke and Nikki Reed cowrote "Thirteen." Summit Entertaiment

The Cullen house was a brand new one that was built by a marketing executive.

The pristine house also included a collection of baseball bats that the family collected over the decades. Summit Entertainment

The process to get Rob's skin to appear as if it was sparkling wasn't glamorous.

In the books, Stephenie Meyer wrote that Edward's skin was "smooth like marble." Summit Entertainment

Two of Pattinson's own songs are part of the movie’s soundtrack.

Robert Pattinson also played piano in the movie. Summit Entertainment

The iconic apple shot took 13 tries to nail.

The shot was a nod to the cover of the first book. Summit Entertainment

Hardwicke initially envisioned Edward having "long 'timeless' hair," so the film's assistant hair stylist gave Pattinson extensions.

Prior to "Twilight," Robert Pattinson starred as Cedric Diggory in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." Summit Entertainment

To prepare for his role, Pattinson worked out five hours a day and learned how to play baseball, how to fight, and how to execute stunts.

According to Men's Journal, Pattinson increased his workouts by the time he had to film the franchise's final installment. Summit Entertainment

To film the scene where Edward's hand collides with the car in the school parking lot, they used "soft metal panels with plasticine backings that molded" to the shape of Pattinson's hand on impact.

Bella couldn't understand how Edward was able to get to her so quickly, since he was on the other side of the lot. Summit Entertainment

To film the scene where Edward's hand collides with the car in the school parking lot, they used "soft metal panels with plasticine backings that molded" to the shape of Pattinson's hand on impact.

When Pattinson first enters the cafeteria, his real life sister, Lizzie Pattinson, sings vocals on the song that plays.

She's three years older than her brother. Summit Entertainment

Stewart's hair was dyed and a hairpiece was added underneath her natural locks to make it look thicker.

Kristen Stewart wore a full wig for "Eclipse" (the third film) because she cut her real hair shorter to play Joan Jett in the 2010 movie "The Runaways." Summit Entertainment

One of Bella's favorite desserts (berry cobbler) came straight from the dessert menu of a local eatery.

Billy Burke starred as Charlie Swan. Summit Entertainment

10 behind-the-scenes facts you might not have known about the making of 'The Last Dance'

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

19 things you didn't know about 'Twilight'

It was 22-degrees outside when they filmed the prom scenes.

Melted cheese was used to give the effect that Edward bit off part of James’ neck.

Part of the fight scene between Edward and James was freestyle, because Pattinson and Gigandet wanted to try the scene without choreography.

For Victoria, Laurent, and James’ arrival at the baseball scene, the three actors moved along a "magic carpet."

During the baseball scene, Elizabeth Reaser (who played Esme Cullen) had to include gloves in her costume because it was so cold.

The blue T-shirt that Stewart wore during the kissing scene with Pattinson belonged to Hardwicke.

Mike's Letterman jacket is actually from the real Forks High School.

The line that Edward says before running through the forest with Bella — "hold on tight, spider monkey" — was chosen by Pattinson.

Hardwicke knew Nikki Reed (who played Rosalie) prior to casting her, because they worked together on the movie "Thirteen."

The Cullen house was a brand new one that was built by a marketing executive.

The process to get Rob's skin to appear as if it was sparkling wasn't glamorous.

Two of Pattinson's own songs are part of the movie’s soundtrack.

The iconic apple shot took 13 tries to nail.

Hardwicke initially envisioned Edward having "long 'timeless' hair," so the film's assistant hair stylist gave Pattinson extensions.

To prepare for his role, Pattinson worked out five hours a day and learned how to play baseball, how to fight, and how to execute stunts.

To film the scene where Edward's hand collides with the car in the school parking lot, they used "soft metal panels with plasticine backings that molded" to the shape of Pattinson's hand on impact.

When Pattinson first enters the cafeteria, his real life sister, Lizzie Pattinson, sings vocals on the song that plays.

Stewart's hair was dyed and a hairpiece was added underneath her natural locks to make it look thicker.

One of Bella's favorite desserts (berry cobbler) came straight from the dessert menu of a local eatery.