We’ve heard from a couple of different people that the location in the pictures, an underground location in the city of Montepulciano, will be used in New Moon for the scene in which tourists are led to a trap where they are fed upon by the Volturi. What do you think–is this what you imagined from the book?

[thanks for the pic, Sarah!]

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According to an Italian blog, the body double for Robert Pattinson in the Italian scenes of New Moon has been chosen, and it’s Alan Cappelli. In other news,

• Number of extras has risen from 500 to 1500
• Call for extras continues till May 24th/25th, and they are looking for both gals and guys.

[thanks to Shire/Ale/TwilightItalia and others for letting us know!]

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Check out these pics of two possible sets of props that will be used in New Moon that were moved about this morning in Montepulciano–TwilightersItalia has the pictures and says–

Here are the pictures, directly from Montepulciano, taken this morning.

The pictures portray a production van while unloading pews looking old and some gothic statues made of paper pulp, bringing them in the inside of the town hall.

It looks like some red flags have been moved from a near building too.”

Red flags, hmm?

[thanks, YuN!]

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A mysterious sign has been spotted in Montepulciano on a gate of the Fortezza. The sign says “No Visitors Allowed” by order of Proscenium Pictures. This is the same company that recently held audtions for extras, as shown in the flyer that was posted previously. This sign may indicate pre-production is under way at this location to begin filming later this month.

UPDATE: A reader sends in this note, and says that while the area is for New Moon use, it won’t necessarily be for filming purposes–

I just wanted to let you know that the Fortezza will not be one of the locations, it is simply the place where make-up artists and costumes will be. Because it is near to Piazza Grande, where the big scene will be shot.

[thanks, TwilightersItalia!]

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Twilight fan Malicious Mandy has a great trip report from Montepulciano, where she tries to gather some intel on the filming locations and such before New Moon begins filming in Montepulciano, Italy later this month.

Obviously the Piazza Grande will be used. That will be the busy square that Bella runs through just as the clock (conveniently on the tower) strikes noon. There are two alleys on either side of the main building, and both are fairly atmospheric, but I’m not convinced that they’ll be the ones used in the film. [....] The other building that they are supposedly using (none of this is confirmed, I’m just going on Montepulciano’s tourism board), is the Palazzo Selimbini. It’s about a ten minute walk straight downhill from the Piazza Grande.

Check out the rest of her report over at her blog.

[thanks Pillowbiters]

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There’s another contest to win a trip to the set of New Moon in Montepulciano, Italy. This time, it’s for Danish residents. MTV has the details, and here is the translated version–

Mtv and Nordisk Film provides you with an unique opportunity to win a trip to Montepulciano in Italy, where the set of Twilight New Moon takes place at the end of May.

Here, you and a friend will get the opportunity to get real close to your Twilight-Idols and perhaps even get an unique chance to play a small part in the new movie.

There’s need for extras in a huge scene where 400 people will be involved, and that’s where you enter the picture! We can’t guarantee you’ll be in the film, this is just a possibility.

If you want to be able to write Twilight-actor on your resume, then enter the contest below, and tell us why you should win this amazing prize!

We’ll fly the lucky winner and a friend to Italy on May 26th, and back again on May 28th. Hotel and breakfast included.

The winner will get exclusive access to the Twilight-set, which will take place on May 27th.

[thanks to Nadia for the translation!]

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Tons of New Moon hopefuls showed up for the extras casting in Montepulciano, Italy that occurred April 28th and 29th. Lion & Lamb Love has a few more pics of all the action.

[via TwiCrack]

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The city of Montepulciano has issued a casting call for Italian walk on actors/actresses to be extras in New Moon! Filming is set to occur from May 25th to May 29th. The schedule for casting is as follows, according to Mr. Diego Mancuso, head of the tourism office in Montepulciano–

Screenings for selection of walk-on parts are open the following days:

Casting Women /Childrens

April 28th (tuesday) and April 29th (wednesday)

From 9:30 AM to 01:00 PM And from 2:30 PM to 07:00 PM

Casting Men

May 5th (tuesday) and May 6th (wednesday)

From 9:30 AM to 01:00 PM And from 2:30 PM to 07:00 PM

An official document to this effect is available at the Montepulciano Town Website.

[thanks, Shire at TwilightItalia!]

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If you live in France, you have a chance to win a trip of a lifetime to the set of New Moon in Italy. What’s interesting about this for us folks outside of France is that the tentative dates listed for travel are May 26th–29th–more or less confirming at least part of the dates for the New Moon shoot in Italy.

Interestingly, the traveller will stay in the Hotel Baglioni in Florence, with promise of travel to wherever the shoot is taking place. Does this mean some scenes will be filmed in Florence? Or is the travel from Florence to Montepulciano–about an hour and a half drive away?

France is the first in the world to see New Moon–on November 18th, and now this! Jeez, Paris is sounding mighty find right about now…

[thanks, Lydia!]

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