No Moon for Hardwicke

I don't believe that Catherine Hardwicke was "fired."

Hardwicke directed the huge box office hit that is Twilight.

Last week Summit Entertainment announced that a sequel, called New Moon, would go forward...with the same cast, and a much larger budget. Word was that Hardwicke was negotiating for a pay day. Most likely it's what her agents wanted, but Catherine is not very materialistic. She's already making more and doing better then her talent level should afford her. My guess is Catherine wasn't after the money. She's after the prestige. She wants the Oscar, man! Now, quite honestly, one Twilight movie will fill her message machine with offers....two Twilight movies, are just two Twilight movies. And considering that the sequel was focused on werewolves...I mean, talk about painting yourself into a corner.

Catherine is moving on. She is already negotiating with Michael London to direct the new Diablo Cody script. ( It's not on IMDB yet, so don't bother. ) Michael produced thirteen, and is the top man at Groundswell, the film company that produced The Visitor as well as Milk. Michael has prestige. He is also a fan of Catherine ever since thirteen, the film that jump started both their careers.

I think it's a smart move. So, maybe you give up a few million dollars, but you're not tied to unbelievable schlock for the rest of your life.

So Catherine...good luck with your quest to become an artist. Just one thing...please don't cast Nikki Reed in the Cody script. Thanks.