March 16

New Moon shot in Montepulciano instead of Volterra

According to a new magazine article, Volterra will not be used in ‘New Moon’, but instead, Montepulciano. Why, exactly, will it not be shot in Volterra? Read below to find out:

According to Twilighters Italia, “The authoritative voice to emit the news has been that of Piera Detassis, director of Ciak”. Detassis met with producers of Summit, and was able to give the exclusive scoop. Below are his words:
Despite advertisements, anticipations and every kind of proposal from the major and the township, New Moon will be shot in Montepulciano because the locations are “more beautiful for the movie” than Volterra.