In the eyes of the Academy Awards, "The Hurt Locker" was the Best Picture of 2009. But a loyal army of Twilighters feel differently — and this week, they're making their opinions known at one of Hollywood's most visible annual conventions.
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has been selected for the ShoWest/Fandango Fan Choice Award, which will be presented Thursday at ShoWest's Final Night Banquet and Award Ceremony at Bally's and Paris Las Vegas. The Fan Choice Award was voted on by nearly 50,000 moviegoers, who were asked on Fandango to select their favorite film of 2009.
ShoWest, the largest annual convention for the motion-picture industry, is currently under way in Las Vegas. This year's installment will once again end with the celebrated Banquet and Award Ceremony, where awards will also be presented to Vanessa Hudgens, Zach Galifianakis, Amanda Seyfried, Sam Worthington and Jerry Bruckheimer. Rumor has it that a producer from the "Twilight" series will accept the award, and a special video message from one of the franchise's top stars will be played for those in attendance.
"You might have guessed that 'Avatar' would have won the Fan Choice Award, since 'Avatar' was the top ticket-seller in our company's history," explained Fandango Chief Marketing Officer Ted Hong. "But never bet against the passion, loyalty and dedication of the vociferous 'Twilight' fans."
The sequel to "Twilight" garnered nearly 66 percent of the vote — although "Hurt Locker" shouldn't feel too bad, as the same studio (Summit Entertainment) showed off its diversity in 2009 by releasing both films.
"Moviegoers on Fandango have been behind the franchise from the very beginning, and that's why the first 'Twilight' movie won the Fan Choice Award last year," Hong added. "The big question will be whether or not 'Eclipse' will be in the running for next year's award, and if the franchise can pull off a three-peat."
"We are thrilled to once again have the opportunity to partner with Fandango to present the ShoWest/Fandango Fan Choice Award at this year's ShoWest Final Night Banquet and Award Ceremony," ShoWest managing director Robert Sunshine said in a statement. "It is no surprise that the fans have chosen the box-office hit 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' as this year's recipient, and we are excited to present the film with this award."
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Yay! I voted for this. Wonder who the special video message will be from??
Love the E&B photo.
@cullen every time I see your name I smile and memories come back from that glorious Monday.
Could that mystery video messenger be on another continent filming another movie? He's 6'2", has the most expressive eyes, a gorgeous face, a sensuous voice, the wit and charm of the British, musical abiity, and is Mr. Sex-on-Legs, himself?
Hot damn, I hope so.
FILTM!
Yay! for New Moon! Can't wait to get my hot little hands on that DVD!!
;o)
@ang. same for you angie.
Morning!
Yay, fans speak quite loud when it comes to this saga.
Can't wait to get the DVD either! Took Saturday off so I can hide in my room & watch it all day...in between seeing RM if course!
I bet it will be Taylor :/
I look forward to the New Moon DVD and a bottle of Italian red wine (Brunello). What a wonderful Wellness - evening for me ;P
I think Saturday night is going to be a Robward marathon. Twilight then NM. GAH, can't wait till I can watch all three at once.
Unfortunately, there are no commercial breaks in which we can take a look here.
Although, this time i have to have.
(Oh my, i hope you understand this . I don`t know is this the same meaning like in german - time i have to have ....i don`t know - it sounds strange ;)
Taylor would probably show up in person so video message could be Rob or Kris.
@janna what do you mean with this honey
GOD I'd love to have that huge hand and spider fingers around my back.
just that taylor is available and close by (in LA) whereas Rob is filming and Kris is doing press so either of them could film a video accepting the award
yesterday, a lovely tight shot of his crotch, today - his hairy, yet very sexy exposed forearm. sigh. he looks like a God in this picture. I love how KStew's hand is gripped so tightly around his neck.
Very good!!
The fans will always support the saga.
I can't wait for Robert to be back in LA filming and promoting Eclipse this spring. He is so missed at these types of events. I understand the demands of his filming schedule, but it would have been good for him to be at the Oscars meeting and chatting with others in the industry. I would have loved to have seen him at Kristen's Runaways premier, and it would be awesome if he were there in person to pick up the ShoWest award.
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