New Twilight Director

Might apple pies play a supporting role in a vampire series? After a whirlwind search, the director of the Twilight sequel has been named, and Chris Weitz is the winner. Previously known for his work directing American Pie and other adaptations About a Boy and The Golden Compass, Weitz takes over New Moon from the booted Catherine Hardwicke. Author Stephenie Meyer wrote about the change on her website this weekend: “Torches and pitchforks are not going to be necessary." No word yet if the relatively tame book series will succumb to a sexy makeover.