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by Will on December 2, 2008 · Comments

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New Moon Movie Werewolf

So, we’ve gotten a look at the wolves from the Twilight universe, but there’s going to be a lot more to see in New Moon. Transformations–particularly that of Jacob to big brute–are fun to speculate about. In fact, director Catherine Hardwicke recently noted that:

“The wolves will be tricky, because they are supposed to be these giant wolves,” she continued. “Is it going to be CGI, real wolves or a combination? There are five standard industry ways of doing it. Which will be most effective. When you read the book, you see how quickly they transform, and you see the shredding clothes and the popping collars, so that’s a challenge. How does that read on film? How does that translate to film? What you normally do is you do tests. You figure out some things that are working better, and things that are not working better. You try them out, hopefully, on real people.”

Obviously, a lot of thought is being put into how to make the werewolves look amazing. So let’s take a look at past monsters from Hollywood to see which direction New Moon might go with for the packs of werewolves that will appear in New Moon.

New Moon Werewolf - Skinwalkers

In Skinwalkers (2007), two ancient orders of werewolves heed the moon’s call to fulfill a long-standing prophecy.

New Moon Werewolf - Thriller

Michael Jackson’s 1983 Thriller music video proved that humanoid werewolves could funk, too.

New Moon Werewolf - The Werewolf

The 1956 Werewolf movie was one of the first of its kind, and featured a man with no memory that shows up in a town with no idea where he is.

New Moon Werewolf - American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London from 1981 mixed comedy and action, with two college kids being attacked in the Moors of Yorkshire.

New Moon Werewolves - Underworld

Underworld’s wall-racing wolves from 2003 set that bar for a new style of superhuman werewolves.

New Moon Werewolf - Big Fish

Big Fish from Tim Burton proved in 2003 that werewolves could be quite scary–even if they just looked like wolves.

New Moon Werewolf - Van Helsing

Van Helsing had traditional looking wolves with VERY BIG FANGS. I’m scared, how about you?

New Moon Werewolves - Brothers Grimm

The Brothers Grimm by Terry Gilliam was a bit of a flop, but the CGI werewolf looks like it could give a pretty mean bite.

New Moon Werewolves - Underworld

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Underworld Evolution raised the ick-factor on the Lycans in 2006, giving them an almost slimy, ghoulish appearance.

New Moon Werewolf - Teen Wofl

Teen Wolf gave werewolves a friendly face in 1985 with Michael J. Fox’s portrayal of a high school student that exceeds at basketball.

New Moon Werewolf - Bad Moon

Bad Moon from 1996 promised “Half man. Half wolf. Total terror. “

New Moon Werewolves - American in Paris

1997’s An American Werewolf in Paris picked up where the 1981 “…London” left off, and featured a drastically improved wolf.

So, which of these is your favorite? Any suggestions for what the transformations in New Moon should look like?

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  • mika
    you should make it like van helsing, for example the scene when he fights dracula and tranforms really quickly.
    ps. the werewolf in van helsing looked very cool and was huge just like i pictured it in the book
  • Callie
    yyaa! I agree with Mika!! Shez definatly right about a wolf from Vanhelsing!!!
  • Angela
    I think thet should make them just look like giant wolves.. they described them as wolves the size of horses.. and not scary.. if they make them scary looking like in van helsing im gonna be upset.. even though i will probably fall in love with the movie in the first 5 mins..
  • Lindsy
    I agree they need to just look like over sized wolves, and not scary since this is how it is in the book. I think a lot of people will be mad if they are scary looking. At one point it talks about how Jake cant fit in his house because he is so big so they need to make them like this. They are not scary sounding at all though just really big.
  • CB2
    I agree with lindsy.
  • Alex
    Presonley i like the werewolf from grimm brothers the most out of all the werewolfs i've seen...
    And
    don't forget they never said anything about a man dog, it looked like a big wolf, people thought it was a huge bear in the book
  • haley
    they should make the werewolfs look like a normal giant wolf or the one from big fish.... it should be as relastic as possible!
  • Hanh
    Big fish wolves is the one I image in the book not that scary stuff. besides this is suppose to be a horror movie.
  • Hanh
    Sorry not suppose to be a horror movie
  • YaMs_BaBy!
    i DEFINITELY think they should go with the Big Fish wolves. i dont think that these huge monsters would be Twilightish...im be bummed if they use Van Helsing wolves or Underworld wolves =(

    PLEASE make the wolves look like Big Fish wolves.

    plus in the movie Twilight the wolves actually look like wolves. lets try to keep it as real as possible.
  • YaMs_BaBy!
    would NOT be Twilightish...haha!
    SORRY!
    and yeah...this ISNT suppose to be a horror movie...so lets stick to romance
  • Grrrl
    I'd vote for BIG FISH wolves - only more huuuuuuuuuuuuuuge!!
  • Team Wolf
  • Lauren
    I think a combination of the "american werewolf in Paris" and "Blood and Chocolates" transformation styles would be perfect....B+C had the "pop" factor, but i remember the vivid transformation from human to monster in american werewolf in Paris
  • melody
    yeah more big fish -ish just hugee ?
  • Becc
    I think it shuld be the van helsing wolf, its big but maybe just reduce the teeth a little to make them look more normal. and have taylor lautner AS JACOB STILL! :)
  • becca
    I think they should make them just look like giant wolves, like it said in the book. The book said they looked to be bigger than or the size of a horse. So they should just try to find a way to generate a wolf that's the size of a horse... but i'm hoping they do a good job at it so it doesn't look incredibly cheesy. They won't have to make them look scary- horse sized wolves are scary enough. If they try to make them look scarier, it'll come out corny. I REALLY hope they do a good job creating them... New Moon is my favorite book out of all 4 of them.
  • marianne
    they LOOK like WOLVES nothing freaky theyre just abnormally huge like a horse, maybe the wold from big fish i swear i'll die if they look like the van helsing/underworld depictions.
  • Jenny
    Big fish. :D
  • Dhavok!
    wolves not scary
    just a puppies! xD
  • SwanSong
    I agree with Big Fish wolves!
  • Thorn
    doesn't the last book say they're more like shapeshifters than werewolves? They look like just, BIG wolves, not werewolves... so imo... Big fish!
  • Paige
    Ether Van hesling, or the Big Fish. VH because that's waht i saw when i read the book. But Bif Fish because they look like real wolves, just larger.
  • SnapSnap
    OK first off this is a PG 13 movie , so no scary wolves aloud , plus there has already been a flash back in twilight with ordinary looking wolves .(when Jacobs great grandfather found the Cullens hunting on there land). So its more of a normal wolf idea but just with a bigger frame ie the size as a bear.
    here is an idea for the wolves ...
    http://goldenwolfen.com/artwork/werewolves/firs...
    or similar to this artists idea
    Its gotta be a friendly looking wolf, its a shape shifter remember.
  • TexasRose76
    That is exactly how they should be. Just as the book describes them, large wolves. Because they are not warewolves, but spirit wolves as the legends of Native American Indians.
  • SnapSnap
    Could you imagine Bella sitting beside any other kind of wolf. Thank for the reply I think people are crazy to think that they will look like werewolves, they aren't werewolves there shape shifters or as you said Spirit Wolves.
  • emuhlee yermom
    use something mixed with the van helsing and big fish werewolves.
  • jacqueline
    Blood and Chocolate Werewolves were pretty amazin', but New Moon werewolves will be amazin'
  • i like the BIG FISH one.. resembles a wolf. but they could make it bigger!
  • Stephmrow
    Definatly use the Big Fish wolves. Anything else would not fit the New Moon description.
  • twilighter01
    Big Fish wolves, definitely, but in a larger size.
  • De_narh
    i was thinking about the whole wolf transformation issue.
    i know that Jacob and the pack are to transform into wolves which is great. I do have to ask is it possable to do a combination of both underworlds werewolves and real people masking. I have been researching this and though there are alot out there most can be seen as fake or quit honestly a joke. Are you wanting to show the transformation slowly like underworld? or is the trasnformation to be a gluided zap from one to the other if the latter I might suggest CGI with timber wolves with real animals. I know its a bit more expensive but if your not expecting them to talk or walk on the hined legs wouldnt that work?
  • emo rocker chic
    i like the one from that big fish one or w/e it look like a wolf and like in the book they look like wolves only alot bigger just increase the size and when they faced in new moon they,d have to go in tho the woods or behind something bcuz of facing so like to make it faster i'd say just like do something to make it like just transform in to a wolf that eould be pretty kool but ket them look like wolves only bigger
  • ForsakenMoon19
    Okay this is where i think people seriously give werewolves a bad name. They don't want to spend enough time and energy building the perfect werewolf. Forget the essence of Hollywood people, reguardless werewolves are suppose to be scary. They are suppose to be people cursed as monsters. I've seen what they tried to create in "Blood and Chocolate" and i was not impressed. The werewolf transformations should look a little frightening and less beautiful. If you remember in the book Jacob seems tormented by being what he is although he hides it with his good nature.

    I can tell you right now the Twilight vampires won't fear regular looking wolves no matter how large they scale them. I loved the first movie but it was suppose to be a bit of a horror movie too and not just a romance. Don't get me wrong I'm all about the romance but Bella and Edward's relationship is also suppose to be terrifying not just adorable. Hello she's in love with a vampire! That's gotta be dangeroous!!! And werewolves are just as dangerous. I'm hoping this new director gets it right with New Moon's Vampires and Werewolves. I'd like to feel a little more scared this time and don't be afraid to show some gore. If they can pull this off without making it too cheesy and exaggerated, this movie could out do the first film in many levels!!!
  • Veggie Vampire Supporter
    O.K., let a 40 year old mom comment here. Yes I read the books (all four) because I needed to know what the girls were all giddy about, and I saw the Twilight movie as well. I enjoyed it, but for me the books are so much better because of all of the thoughts, visuals, etc that you just can not capture on the movie screen. Also having the background information from the book helps the viewer to under the movie better. With that said, I know that the director has to capture the interest of the audience folks that did not read the book, and don't have the fillers in their head. I know that each movie will be better than the next. The movie director will be wise to depict a wolf that follows the details of the book. Jacob should be beautiful in both human form, and wolf form as well as the other wolves of the pack. Outside of being beautiful as a wolf - they are beautiful creatures- the wolf should also be a symbol of strength, courage, and loyalty. As far as visuals, the Big Fish wolf fits more with the actual description given in the book.....really big wolves. Remember in the book.....there were several sightings of very big wolves. Wolves don't stand on their hind legs, but on all fours. So they have to be animal like...like really wolves. Hope this helps the directors!
  • ForsakenMoon19
    Okay this is where i think people seriously give werewolves a bad name. They don't want to spend enough time and energy building the perfect werewolf. Forget the essence of Hollywood people, reguardless werewolves are suppose to be scary. They are suppose to be people cursed as monsters. I've seen what they tried to create in "Blood and Chocolate" and i was not impressed. The werewolf transformations should look a little frightening and less beautiful. If you remember in the book Jacob seems tormented by being what he is although he hides it with his good nature.

    I can tell you right now the Twilight vampires won't fear regular looking wolves no matter how large they scale them. I loved the first movie but it was suppose to be a bit of a horror movie too and not just a romance. Don't get me wrong I'm all about the romance but Bella and Edward's relationship is also suppose to be terrifying not just adorable. Hello she's in love with a vampire! That's gotta be dangeroous!!! And werewolves are just as dangerous. I'm hoping this new director gets it right with New Moon's Vampires and Werewolves. I'd like to feel a little more scared this time and don't be afraid to show some gore. If they can pull this off without making it too cheesy and exaggerated, this movie could out do the first film in many levels!!!
  • ForsakenMoon19
    First of all I know what you are saying, but this is suppose to be a horror movie as much as an epic romance. If i wanted to read a book or see a film about innocent looking vampires and werewolves i'd watch Sesame Street!!! I've read the books even before this was a phenomenon!! I didn't just jump into this because they were producing it to film. As a horror movie fan in general I never pictured these monsters all friendly and cute in the books. These are like giant animals that could rip you to shreds. And omg, vampires they're suppose to make you feel afraid even if there is sexual tension. I know in the books Bella isn't afraid Edward but you feel this tension beyond their chemisry. You know that she realizes the danger of being with him, that he's dangerous. I know Jacob and his wolf pack are friends of Bella too but that doesn't make them innocent. I'm sorry but when it comes to the topic of vampires and werewolves there has to be some level of fright. I don't care what people say on here the books and movies are suppose to be scary too!!!!! Plz director make this movie a little bit scary for us Horror/Twilight fans!!!!!
  • ForsakenMoon19
    Another teen horror book that'd I'd recommend Twilight readers to get into is "Companions of the Night" by Vivian Vande Velde. There you'll get a more realistic veiw on what it'd be like to get involved with a vampire. The main character also falls in love with the vampire in that story, and he is very attractive looking guy, but you never forget how dangerous he is. I couldn't put that book down either I loved the tension between the two main characters. Sure they're not all lovey dovey like Edward and Bella, but there is a frightening appeal to their relationship and I hope the author does a follow up. Twilight fans have got to look at the bigger picture and realize that these monsters have to be scary on some level. Sure they're all hot but they're not people you'd want to mess with!!! I'm sorry but the Twilight saga is as much of a horror story as it is a love story!!!!
  • Taylor
    A cross between Van Helsing and Big Fish looks just about perfect. Also, the teeth are a very important part in the werewolf's power; it's the only part of them that can cut the vampire's granite-like skin. However, Van Helsing's alone look TOO fake, while Big Fish's look more substantial.
  • Drew
    Twilight is unique where deviates from traditions of mythical creatures like vampires, and shape shifters (were-wolves). If movie producers were going with the traditional image of a were-wolf, which is wrong for what Stephanie Meyer pictures for both creatures, than were-wolves would have to look like the lycans in Underworld. But to truly appreciate the image and history Stephanie Meyer created for the wolves, than it would have to be a truly over sized wolf. We are talking, when all four feet are on the ground the front shoulders would be around 5-6 feet high.

    For clarification on what Stephanie imaged for the wolves, refer to the creation story, Billy Black tells, of his ancestors, and the first time Bella sees the wolves, in the meadow opposite Laurent.
  • anen
    I am SOOO Excited for New Moon I can't wait to see Taylor Lautner Turn into a Wolf is going to be amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • TaylorLautnerLover
    those wolves look killer scary. they should just get regular wolves, that would be a lot cuter :)
  • TaylorLautnerLover
    Yeah the big fish one 4 sure!
  • tomrb
    They aren't werewolves, they're shape shifters, that means they shape shift into wolves hence why it would be a good Idea of having large wolves. And also vampire, werewolf, shape shifter or whatever, anything that can rip you into tiny pieces and set you a light is something to fear.
  • This Hostage Stuff Is Fun
    plz dnt make him look like 1989 werewolf ^^"
  • buffy5551
    You didn't add the werewolves from Buffy the Vampire Slayer...

    http://www.pinkraygun.com/wp-content/uploads/20...
  • Brothers grimm or vanhelsing, please ;)
  • Chelsea
    I hope the pack isn't going to portrayed as scary..that will just ruin it! i mean just make them look like big wolves--i cant see jacob black as an ugly scary gross werewolf.
  • alicexxx
    big fish wolves...they kinda look cute but scary at the same time!!!
  • Translator
    A lot of comments suggest a simple "giant wolf" will be the best werewolf. But, does this really make sense? First, if you know anything about animal behavior, animals just look overtrained in movies. With all the complex scenes in New Moon, I just don't think real wolves could cut it. Second, New Moon wolves show all kinds of emotions and human-relatedness that you can't really pull this off w/o CGI. Third, contrary to what many people here think... the book does not necessarily support giant wolves. Remember, experience hunters confused them with a bear! Hunters tend to be able to identify wildlife to some extent... at least enough to be about to describe an unfamiliar beast as "a really big wolf" instead of a bear. Real wolves just aren't bulky enough to match that description. I also don't think the "scary" factor is a big deal. First, don't they kill vampires for a living? Second, I think that's part of Bella's intrigue... she cuts through superficiality and views the real person in front of her. She's wise enough to turn the head of a 100yr old anyway. If the wolves where not at least somewhat scary, she wouldn't be so cool. Anyway, her dad (pretty tough guy) was freaked out when he saw Jacob change, so I don't think they should be giant puppies. Conclusion: if those "in power" read this... don't make the werewolves appear like real wolves... it just wouldn't make sense. I think the other people here would agree if they thought about it. As another line of reasoning... viewers don't like it... just look at how well Blood & Chocolate did! :)
  • Jess
    I can't say I agree on the most part. I think CGI would be necessary, but I think they should base the general features on real wolves. Bella is not supposed to make the connection from wolf to human, and I think the real downfall of some movie makers is making them seem to 'monkey-like', if that makes any sense. With overly long limbs such as in Blood and Chocolate, I think it would make the wolves appear too fearsome. I think it may just be my interpretation, but the only human feature that I pulled from the wolves was their intelligent faces and mannerisms, not so much their overall appearence. If you wish to see where I am getting that interpretation from, I must point out the two contradicting scenes to your 'scary' wolf: The scene where Bella is in the meadow, running a hand through Jacob's fur, or when he licks her face in recognition.

    I think CGI would be necessary to get the size right, but I wish most of their features to stay on the same streamline. They would have been conspicuous most of the time if they were to look like the wolves you suggested, which to me do not resemble a bear, or a wolf. It is a Native American legend, and when we saw the dogs in Twilight, that is the sort of impression I got. Overall, I just hope they come up with a compromise that its both sides of friendly and joking to fearsome and intimidating!
  • Translator
    Oh yes... and one more thing. If I'm reading between the lines correctly, a lot of commenters seem to want "friendlier" werewolves basically because the Twilight series is a happy teen love story. If this is correct... did you read all the books? The books offer much more than frolicking teenagers. Don't believe me? Reread the scenes where Bella gives birth, or when Edward decapitates someone... that'll do it for ya.
  • alisha
    i think the werewolves should look like a wolf but a lot bigger, for the fact they find out in book three that their not really werewolves at all but shape shifters. Makes since to cuz they are not portrayed scary in the book , sept for how big they are.
  • books
    as long as they aren't lame....the absolute worst werewolf ever on screen was Professor Lupin in the third Harry Potter movie...so stupid looking...why wouldn't a werewolf have hair? I like the werewolf from big fish.
  • Hannah
    Agreed- he looked like a monkey.
  • Um.. People they aren't werewolves. They are shapeshifters. A Native American thing. Listen to Alisha, and the others that point this out. Its not negotiable. In fact if they make werewolves, not wolves, well, i will feel like they didn't read the book or something!
  • George
    Colin Van Loon has auditioned for Paul, he has the experience required to make this a true believable werewolf role in New Moon.

    Colin Van Loon works out of Vancouver, he has done Disney Films which is on his web site.
  • Christine
    Please use real wolves! i'm begging you, I think that there was no better werewolf movie than "Blood & Chocolate", I don't care what other people say about the 10 foot tall man-eating monsers. REAL wolves rule!
  • Laura
    they aren't werewolves...they are shape shifters...they are only supposed to be wolves, but larger than life. when i first heard they were making new moon this was my only concern on whether i would like the movie or not....i've been begging for real wolves, not computer animated since i heard they were making book 2 into a movie. i can tell who really read the books and it seems we are all in agreement, real looking wolves=more like the book. (oh and in the book the locals thought they were spotting bears not wolves)
  • Sonia
    I think that there should be a mix combination. Yes, they should be more realistic than scary and no doubt be oversized (As the book describes.) but for example Sam got so mad he phased and hurt the women he loves. the pack has the capability of being down right scary. When making the wolves they should be able to look scary ,when need be, but also an oversized big ball of fur that bella would want to cuddle with... the books are a great recipe for what the wolves should be..its your job to fallow the directions and bake it! :)
  • i hope they use really fantsatic cgi i just cant wait to see the new moon were wolves
  • Hannah
    I'm swinging the 'Big Fish' way, seeing as Bella isn't supposed to realize that they are in anyway connected with humans. Just regular wolves, but mammoth would be awesome. I still want the 'aw' factor there for wolves such as Seth and Embry :D I'm wiht Laura- they aren't technically werewolves, they are shapeshifters. So real wolves would be good, with unrealistic size.
  • thefigurehead
    WHAT THE !!!!
    DID YOU FORGET ''THE HOWLING''BEST TRANSFORMATION SCENE EVER!!!
    WEREWOVES LOOKED GREAT!!!!!!
  • sarah
    I think It should be like BIG FISH but BIGGER like horse size and less evil, Jacob is not evil or even mean.


    TEAM JACOB 3>
  • Talitha Crosby
    I personally like the werewolves in Van Helsing. They r mean but they also show the persons character which will be good for the New Moon Werewolves.
  • Wolfe
    Have you seen Blood and Chocolate?
    the way they transformed was pretty cool!

    But make them like underworld OKAY PLEASE!!
  • Daniel
    i think they should be van helsing wolves........reading new moon i pictured them 2 be big and vicious like that and its a werewolf...u cant be realistic with a werewolf come on guys =P... but seriously i would like van helsing wolves... that would be incredibe...if they look wimpy or like normal wolves they wont seem threatening to the vamps..


    WOLVES>VAMPS
  • Shelley
    the trailer is okay but not so great for me, a little bit disappointed because i expect the wolves to be big like the ones in Van Helsing or Underworld. Hopefully they can tweak the wolves a little bit more. Can't wait for the movie though! XD
  • tamara
    i cant wait for the movie!!! New Moon was my favortie book and i hope they didnt mess it up!!!^^
    I LOVE JACOB BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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