Vampire mania hits LA as hundreds of Twi-hard fans set up camp outside cinema four days before premiere

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By Mail Online Reporter

Camping out: Fans are flocking to the Nokia Plaza in Los Angeles ahead of Thursday's Twilight: Eclipse premiere.


Hordes of Twilight-crazy fans are flocking to the Nokia Plaza in Los Angeles with the hope of catching a glimpse of their favourite stars at the upcoming Eclipse premiere.


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Multitudes of fans, who have travelled from far and wide, are camping outside the movie theatre four days ahead of Thursday night's world premiere.

The fans face several cold nights sleeping on the street and then a possible stampede to the railings before they can even hope to get a close look at their idols.

All three of the main stars, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are expected to attend the premiere.



Standing in line: Twilight fans of all ages were lining up Monday in the hope of catching a glimpse of their favourite Twilight idol at Thursday night's Los Angeles premiere


Many of the Twi-hard fans have their own special Twilight blankets and towels, as well as handmade banners and signs professing their love of the stars, and declaring their stance in the Team Edward and Team Jacob debate.

There's also many lifesize cardboard cutouts of the stars dotted around the temporary campsite.

The fans can while away the hours of waiting by watching the Eclipse premiere which is being shown over and over again on a big screen facing the camping area.


Getting comfortable: Fans are making themselves at home as they camp for four days ahead of the Eclipse world premiere on Thursday night in Los Angeles - a trailer for the movie plays over and over on a giant screen


Sleeping rough: Some fans don't have the luxury of camping in a tent, chosing instead to sleep on blankets on the street


The movie is playing at the Los Angeles Film Festival, one week ahead of it's official release in the U.S. of June 30.

Despite their many valliant attempts it's unlikely that any of the legions of fans camped outside will actually get a chance to watch the preview however - the film is listed as a 'bonus by invitation' screening.


Keeping cosy: This is probably the closest the fans will come to their idols as they camp out in the streets anxiously awaiting the Twilight Eclipse premiere on Thursday


Ultimate fan: Competition to be the biggest Twilight fan was rife outside the Nokia Plaza in Los Angeles Monday as fans camped out ahead of Thursday's premiere


Team Edward: One Twilight fan make it clear which team she is in - proudly wearing a Team Edward T-shirt as she camps out awaiting Thursday's premiere


The LA Film Festival announced a synopsis on their official website: 'In Eclipse Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge.

'In the midst of it all, she is forced to chose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf.'


Star power: Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson taped an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live's Twilight special to promote the fourth installment of the saga


Whilst Twight fans are counting down the days to the release of Eclipse, the release date of Breaking Dawn, the fourth film in the saga, has also been announced.

The movie will be directed by Bill Condon and split into two parts - the first part is scheduled for release on 18 November 2011.

Shooting is expected to start this Autumn.

Eclipse premieres in the UK on 1 July however Lautner, Pattinson and Stewart are not expected to attend. The movie is released in the UK on Friday 9 July.
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