Summit Entertainment has just announced that Hard Candy (trailer attached) and 30 Days of Night helmer, David Slade, will direct The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the third installment in the Twilight Franchise set to hit theaters on June 30, 2010.
In a press release “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer said, “I am thrilled that David Slade will be directing Eclipse. He’s a visionary filmmaker who has so much to offer this franchise. From the beginning, we’ve been blessed with wonderful directorial talent for the Twilight Saga, and I’m so happy that Eclipse will be carrying on with that tradition.”
In Eclipse, Bella (Kristen Stewart) once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward (Robert Pattinson) and her friendship with Jacob (Taylor Lautner) — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death.
The second installment, New Moon will hit theaters on November 20, 2009.
