WEST HOMESTEAD, Pa. -- More than 1,000 people gathered at the AMC Loew’s Theater at the Waterfront in West Homestead to see one of the most anticipated movies of the holiday season.

Video: 1,000 People At Waterfront Theater For 'New Moon' Premier

“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” hit theaters at midnight on Friday.

The film is the second in the blockbuster franchise, based on the books by Stephanie Meyer.

The theater reported 1,000 people gathered in their lobby at about 11:30 p.m., getting ready to see the eagerly-awaited movie.

“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” opens on June 30th of next year.

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