Twilight fans targeted for DVD release late Friday night | Events

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Five local Target stores are offering Twi-Hards a sneak peek at a world-premier scene featuring Edward and Bella from “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2.”  During the exclusive scene, fans will see Bella as a vampire for the first time and a clue from Alice will be revealed – unveiling a major plot point from the fifth and final film. A special greeting from cast members will round out the exclusive preview.  

Then, at midnight guests can get their hands on a flower from the movie’s famed wedding scene when they purchase the Target exclusive Limited-Collector’s Edition DVD, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1,” (on sale for $24.99 during the event and all-day Saturday, Feb. 11) that includes an authentic prop flower beautifully encased in an acrylic keepsake.  

The event starts Friday 11 p.m. through midnight on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 500 stores across the country, including five in the Cincinnati area. 

“We’re making Target the Twilight Saga destination this February,” said John Butcher, vice president of entertainment, Target. “By extending our store hours, fans will not only get their hands on the exclusive merchandise first, but they’ll also get an exciting sneak peek of the final film.” 

Twilight Saga fans can now pre-order the Target exclusive, Limited-Collector’s Edition DVD or Blu-ray, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I,” and purchase an assortment of new merchandise at Target.com/Twilight. 

The Target website says tickets for the DVD's and Blue Rays will start being distributed at Guest Servies at 9 p.m., and the stores will close after the event at 1:00 a.m. 

The stores involved:
Florence, Hueston Road north of Turfway Road across from St. Elizabeth Hospital Florence
Colerain Township, Colerain Avenue south of Compton Road
Anderson and Union Townships, north side of Beechmont Avenue west of 275
Oakley, Marburg Avenue at Alamo Avenue west of Ridge Avenue
Westwood, Western hills Plaza, Glenway Avenue just west of Werk Road.

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