Chris Weitz - Film Makers

"Christopher John Weitz" (born November 30th 1969, New York City, New York), is an Academy Award nominated producer, writer and director. He is best known for his work with his brother, Paul Weitz, on the comedy films "American Pie" and "About a Boy", as well as directing the film adaptation of the novel "The Golden Compass". Also, he is directing the film adaptation of "New Moon" from the series of "Twilight" books. ....more
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Weitz likes his 'Gardener'
Nov 24, 2009, 1:18 GMT
Director Chris Weitz is in discussions with Summit Entertainment for his follow-up film in the midst of his new film 'New Moon' dominating the worldwide box office over the weekend. ... more
Second trailer for 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'!
Aug 18, 2009, 7:08 GMT
We have added the new second trailer for Summit Entertainment's 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'. The new film directed by Chris Weitz stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning and Michael Sheen. ... more‘New Moon’ gets a release date
Dec 16, 2008, 12:59 GMT
Summit Entertainment has announced plans to get “Twilight” sequel “New Moon” in theaters on Nov. 20th, 2009, with Chris Weitz signed to replace Catherine Hardwicke in the director’s chair. ... moreChris Weitz Leaves His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass
Dec 15, 2004, 5:19 GMT
Citing the 'technical challenges of making such an epic,' director Chris Weitz has exited New Line Cinema's highly anticipated adaptation of the bestselling Philip Pullman trilogy His Dark Materials, and the studio has launched a search to find his replacement. ... more
Tom Stoppard Talks His Dark Materials
Nov 22, 2004, 0:00 GMT
Tom Stoppard has been speaking to the Belfast Telegraph about Chris Weitz taking over his script writing duties for New Line's His Dark Materials adaptation. ... more

