Vampires proved they really are undead this year. The romance between a stubborn teenage girl and a noble vampire in the bestselling "Twilight" novels inspired movies, music, clothing and toys that continue to fly off shelves. "Eclipse," third in the Twilight Saga series, opened in June with the widest release in cinematic history and grossed $68 million opening day, second highest ever. Top opening-day gross, coincidentally, went to the second flick in the vampire franchise, "New Moon."
The mythological beings have infiltrated TV, too, landing lead roles on HBO's "True Blood," the CW's "Vampire Diaries" and ABC's "The Gates." The vampire siege is poised to continue until at least 2012, when the last Twilight film hits the big screen.
For any youngster enthralled by dark heroes, nothing but vampires will do. Shoppers won't have to look far to find dozens of items the kids can sink their teeth into. Just remember: shop early. And be home before sunrise.
THE TWILIGHT SERIES
Modest mode: The blue jacket that the unassuming heroine Bella Swan rocked in the movie "Twilight" inspired modern schoolgirls everywhere. The fall 2010 Jack collection includes flannel shirts, jackets and denim leggings.
Picking teams:Fans can settle the score on whether vampire Edward or werewolf Jacob really deserves Bella's affection with Twilight Saga Dolls from Mattel.
Vampires, werewolves and girls, oh my! Fans can relive this year's blockbuster movie at home with the "Eclipse" DVD (release date Dec. 6, 2010, Summit Entertainment).
A little night reading: "Breaking Dawn," fourth novel in the blockbuster "Twilight" series by Stephanie Meyer, will drive two new movies set for release in 2011 and 2012.
TRUE BLOOD
Millions were inveigled by the love affairs of vampires with a southern twang in the TV series. Relive the drama on disc with "True Blood: The Complete Second Season".
Explore more adventures with the telepathic waitress and her vampire friends in the True Blood Comic Book Series from HBO and IDW Publishing.
Notes in the night: drift off to sleep with vampire lullabies from the second and third seasons with True Blood: Music From the HBO Original Series Volume II .
VAMPIRE DIARIES
the love triangle between doppelganger vampire brothers and a highschool girl in "The Vampire Diaries" TV series garnered seven Teen Choice Awards this year.
Poster power: a teen vampire fan's room is not complete without wall tributes: the Vampire Diaries One Sheet Poster.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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