Twilight and New Moon: Year in Review

Long news post, so I'll let them do the talking. vv

Twilight hit theaters near the end of 2008, but it's clear that in 2009 hype surrounding the series reached incredible new heights. The cast, led by stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner, were busy this year filming both New Moon and Eclipse with side projects in between. The world was riveted by the are-they-or-aren't-they relationship between Robert and Kristen, but there was so much else going on with the Twilight gang — take a look back at their crazy past 12 months.

All's Fair
Robert kicked off the year with an appearance at the Oscars and the legendary Vanity Fair Party on February 22.

Big in Japan
Robert arrived at Tokyo's Narita International on February 24 to kick off promotion of Twilight in Japan.

Smile Big

Robert joined up with Kristen and Taylor on February 27 for a Twilight press conference in Tokyo.

Getting Fancy

The trio got decked out for a Twilight premiere later that day in Tokyo.

Back to Work

Once promotion for Twilight was done, the cast, including Kristen and Anna Kendrick, got to work filming New Moon in Vancouver in May.

Upping His Profile

Robert had a few days off in late May, so he headed to Cannes to pose for photos and mingle with the stars.

 Light Meal

Soon the cast reunited in Italy to finish up work on the film.

Snap Happy

Kristen joined costars Dakota Fanning and Ashley Greene for an afternoon of sight-seeing between scenes in May.

Skin Show

Robert filmed his now-famous shirtless scene for New Moon.

Sweet Kisses

Kristen got to join in on the fun with a steamy reunion kiss.

Best Bros

Kellan Lutz and Peter Facinelli showed their bond by holding hands during one of their frequent trips from the Eclipse set in Vancouver to their homes in LA.

Big Teases

Robert and Kristen showed off their chemistry during the MTV Movie Awards on May 31.

The Gang's All Here

Taylor, Kristen and Robert joined costars Elizabeth Reaser, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Cam Gigandet, and Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke onstage at the MTV Movie Awards in May.

Quite a Connection

Robert and Kristen couldn't stop joking on their way into the MTV Movie Awards press room.

How Could We Forget?

Robert spent his hiatus in NYC working in Remember Me.

Work and Play

Kristen, meanwhile, spent her break working on The Runaways with New Moon costar Dakota Fanning.

 Three Comics

Taylor, Kristen and Robert reconvened in July after working on separate projects to promote New Moon at Comic-Con in San Diego.

A Little Comedy

Peter Facinelli, Kellan Lutz, and Nikki Reed bonded outdoors at Comic-Con.

A Little Comedy

Peter Facinelli, Kellan Lutz, and Nikki Reed bonded outdoors at Comic-Con.

Quite a Crowd

Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, and Catherine Hardwicke shared honors with Robert and Kristen at the Teen Choice Awards on August 9 in LA.

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