Chris Weitz plants a flag on 'New Moon'

December 12, 2008 Chris Weitz has been tapped to helm "New Moon," the sequel to Summit Entertainment's vampire breakout "Twilight." Weitz comes on board to helm the second installment in Stephenie Meyer's four-book series after Summit and "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke failed to reach a deal on the new movie. Weitz has not helmed a girl-oriented project before but has been involved in movies that encompass elements featured in "Twilight," producing the teen-aimed coming-of-age tale "American Pie" and directing the fantasy adventure "The Golden Compass."

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