Is Merchandising Ruining 'Twilight'?

Summit are over doing it with the burger king and chocolate bar endorsements but then all big film franchises are the same. I dont think the actors are that over exposed. Its just the people who like frequenting gossip and entertainment sites that may see a lot of them. Joe public in the street doesnt. Personally I'd love to read more about Pattinson's other projects like Bell Ami and Unbound Captives.

Did you even read New moon? one of the first things to change with the Jacob Black character during his transformation was his hair. it was croped short at around the time when Bella discovers he's a warewolf.

I think that Taylor fits the role of Jacob very well. He is one of the few actors casted that actually look like his or her character. I think Robert Pattinson makes a TERRIBLE Edward and has no acting talent. Kristen does not make a good Bella at all. In Twilight her acting plain sucks. I've seen her in other movies and she did a good job in Adventureland. Twilight...not so much. Robert and Kristen have no chemistry. Are the actors over exposed? Yes I think they are. All I here about are Robert and Kristen dating rumors and it is flat out annoying. I liked Twilight a lot more when not so many idiot girls were obsessed with it. There is nothing wrong with liking Twilight, but some need to get a reality check. I have high hopes for New Moon since they chucked that shitty director from Twilight and got a director that can actually direct. When I first saw Twilight, which was in the movie theater, I thought it was fairly good. My opinion rapidly changed after getting the movie on DVD and watching it a few more times. The more I watch Twilight the more I hate it. The movie does not do the book justice (thanks to the idiot director, screen writer, and casting director). The Twilight Saga is starting to become extremely overrated. Now that I have finish reading the series my opinion of some of the characters have changed. Edward is stupid for leaving Bella and Bella does not see things clearly. The only sane character that sees things from a clear perspective is Jacob. By the way, Midnight Sun is a rewritten version of Twilight, but from Edward's point of view. At least that is how it comes off from what was posted for the public to read. Stephenie Meyer must have run out of ideas and thought she'd get a ton more money by rewritting Twilight from a different character's perspective. I don't know about the rest of you, but I refuse to help make her more rich by buying a copy of a novel that has no new concepts in it at all. What she intended on publishing is no more then an author's way of showing that she is desperate for more money and has a serious case of writer's block. Midnight Sun should be a continuation of the series with new adventures not a lame attempt to make more money. Midnight Sun just puts the story back at square one. Well I'm done ranting about everything that is wrong with Twilight. Oh yeah, those overly obsessed fans need to cut guys a break. Vampires aren't really so stop comparing every guy you meet and know the Edward. It isn't fair to them. Believe me, I know from experience. Every guy I talk to about Twilight has nothing, but harsh things to say since the standard has been raised by a fictional character. Edward Cullen does not exist so stop comparing all guys to him. And the girl majority wonders why guys hate Twilight. It is because of the crazy obsessed chicks and the fact that Twilight is everywhere.

I disagree about Taylor...He makes an excellent Jacob. Kristen Stewart even said that he is basically exactly like his character. In New Moon one of the first things to change with Jacob Black during his transformation was his hair. it was croped short.

But I will agree with you that Twilight is being over-exposed...Or should I say that the actors in it are being over exposed. Im an sick of hearing rumors about Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, mostly because they are so ridiculous! Yes they have amazing chemistry and are knowen as "hollywood's hottest duo" right now, but give them a little space and privacy.

Everyone has their pictures of what the characters should look like, so I respect everything you have to say about Twilight and the characters...But for me the casting was perfect for every character. I feel the cast is amazing. As for the merchandise its a little much, Im not going to say I never gave in and bought a bookmark or keychain but thats about it. I think the merchandise is more so for the younger fans and if they want their Edward and Bella barbie dolls or anything else Twilight related then go for it!