Chris Weitz will direct New Moon. He’s expected to be in Vancouver on Monday to start pre-production.

Let’s note it’s a dude, just to get that out of the way.

Then let’s note the last movie he did: The Golden Compass.

Yeah, because THAT was a cinematic gem. By all means, put him in charge of another book adaptation with a rabid and easily-put-off fanbase! He’ll do GREAT!

He’s a brave guy to have taken it. Also, probably an idiot. Just saying.