1. Twilight (2008 film) Twilight is a 2008 American romantic - fantasy film directed by Catherine Hardwicke and based on the novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer . The protagonists of the film are Bella Swan and Edward Cullen , who are played by Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson , respectively. The premise focuses on a teenage girl and a vampire who fall in love. The project was in development for approximately three years at Paramount Pictures before it was put into pre-production by Summit Entertainment . The novel was adapted for the screen by Melissa Rosenberg in late 2007, shortly before the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike . The film was primarily shot in Washington and Oregon in early 2008. Twilight was released in theaters on November 21, 2008, and grossed US$ 35.7 million on its opening day. As of May 30, 2009, the film has grossed US$ 382,133,300 in worldwide box office [ and $148,771,132 in North American DVD sales. The soundtrack was released on November 4, 2008.

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