Cover Reveal: Cassandra Clare's 'City of Bones 10th Anniversary Edition'

Entertainment Weekly just revealed the beautiful new cover for the tenth anniversary edition of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones! Words cannot fully express how dear this series is to me. I can hardly believe it was ten years ago that I stepped into the Shadow World! Here's what they have to say about this new edition.

EW can reveal both the 10th anniversary cover (a cloth-over-board jacket with text and art stamped in foil) as well as a portrait of Jace Wayland — one of six full-color character portraits that will appear in the new book. The book also features chapter header illustrations, black-and-white illustrations scattered throughout the book, and The Clave’s Confidential Files on our favorite characters, written by Clare herself.

Looking good Jace.😉

From Entertainment Weekly: "Cassandra Clare’s City of Bones — the first installment in her riveting Mortal Instruments series — turns 10 this year. To commemorate this milestone, City of Bones is getting a stunning new anniversary edition, packed with brand new content. EW can reveal both the 10th anniversary cover (a cloth-over-board jacket with text and art stamped in foil) as well as one of the six full-color character portraits that will appear in the new book. The book also features chapter header illustrations, black-and-white illustrations scattered throughout the book, and The Clave’s Confidential Files on our favorite characters, written by Clare herself. (top sekrit info on the characters, including birthdays, scars and major weaknesses ;) Check out the cover and the back, printed with the iconic ALL THE STORIES ARE TRUE. The 10th anniversary edition of City of Bones will be out Nov. 7, 2017, but is available for pre-order now." Entertainment Weekly's story is up along with a portrait of Jace: Link in bio.

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City of Bones: 10th Anniversary Edition will be published on November 7th and is now available for preorder on Amazon!

'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' Movie Review Vlog!

BTA Shadowhunters!

Check out my latest vlog where I do a quick spoiler free movie review of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, while in my Cosplay of Isabelle Lightwood. The movie was amazing and I can't wait to see the sequel, City of Ashes. Enjoy and Please Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! :D

MTV Exclusive: Author Cassandra Clare on the set of 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones'

From printed page to silver screen: It's been one wild ride for author Cassandra Clare and her 'Mortal Instruments' series." 'Surreal' is the word," the author told MTV News' Josh Horowitz while on the Toronto-based set of the urban fantasy. "My husband says it's like being at Disneyland where all of the rides are based on my book. It has gone through a long process."A long process, yes, but not an unexpected one for Clare, who has movie-making in her blood.

"My grandfather was a movie producer. I grew up in the film industry," she explained. "I always knew movies aren't really happening until they're actually filming, and I thought this will never really happen. And then when they got [director] Harald [Zwart] on board, I really started to believe it could because he has such a passionate commitment to the project, and he's a very emotion-focused director. And he really wanted to focus on the characters and their relationships to each other with the special effects second. And I thought that was a really great quality in a fantasy-film director."Clare did admit that it took some time for it to all really sink in, recalling her aha moment:"We were shooting in the subway, and they had closed off part of the subway for shooting, and I walked down the stairs to get to the set, and I saw Kevin Zegers in his full costume with runes and everything. And all the commuters were passing him by like they didn't see him. And I just thought, 'Oh my god. It's like we're in my book! He's here. He's invisible. It's like I've walked into a page of my book.' It was amazing."And Clare wasn't just an observer on set. Like many authors before her (Stephenie Meyer in "Twilight" comes to mind), she'll make a cameo in the movie based on her best-selling series(hence her garb during our interview)."I don't actually wear the cat ears all the time," she said. "I'm having a cameo at a very special party in the middle of the movie. I'm very excited about it."For the uninitiated, the film follows Brooklyn teen Clary Fray, who after her mother's disappearance turns to an ancient race of demon destroyers known as Shadowhunters for help. Teaming with the impossibly beautifully and infinitely snarky Jace Wayland, Clary delves deeper into their mysterious world, learning she may be more connected to it than she ever could have imagined.Actress Lily Collins plays the lead role of Clary, and as she told MTV News, she was pleased to have the author on hand while filming."She's so lovely," Collins enthused of Clare. "She's been here for a couple weeks just to take it all in. Just to have her support on this is so amazing. We're really lucky to have her on set. Just to see her smiling and be part of this process. Especially for her, this is huge. To have something you've created brought to the screen and have people so passionate behind it. It must be an absolute dream for her." 

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones hits theaters on August 21st!

First Featurette for 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' is Released!

Good evening Shadowhunters!

Earlier today the first featurette for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was released! It's absolutely wonderful and action packed! In the video we see a lot of new footage along with the cast talking about their characters and the movie!

To see the featurette for yourselves check it out below! Enjoy! :D

What did you all think of the featurette? What was everyone's favorite part?

Let us know in the comments!

NEW Final Poster for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is Revealed!

Exciting news Shadowhunters! @MortalMovie has been tweeting character poster teasers, and using the hashtag #MortalReveal, giving Shadowhunters clues to the final poster for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. Throughout the day we were presented with 5 clues that lead up to the  poster reveal! Check out the clues and final poster reveal below!

Clue #1

Simon Lewis. Smart. Mundane. Loyal above all. #MortalReveal

 Clue #2

Isabelle Lightwood. Fiery. Fierce. Fueled by love. #MortalReveal

 Clue #3

 

Alec Lightwood. Shadowhunter. Instrument of good. #MortalReveal

 Clue #4

Jace Wayland. Warrior. Her ultimate protector. #MortalReveal

 Clue #5

Clary Fray. Shadowhunter by fate. Chosen by destiny. #MortalReveal

Without further ado, drumroll please...................

Here is the Final Poster!

In this new poster we see Clary Fray (Lily Collins), Jace Wayland (Jamie Campbell Bower), Alec Lightwood (Kevin Zegers), Isabelle Lightwood (Jemima West), and Simon Lewis (Robert Sheehan) featured.

So Shadowhunters, what do you all think of the new poster? I think it beautifully presents some of our most beloved characters from the series. I'm partial to Simon in the poster because I love him! I especially love how Simon and Isabelle are right next to each other. Coincidence? I think not! We're Team Sizzy all the way on this site! 

Are any of you planning on purchasing this poster to hang on your walls? Let us know in the comments below! I most certainly plan to!

Thank you @MortalMovie for this wonderful final poster!

'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' Formerly German Trailer Released in English!

Hey everyone!

After a week of waiting, this morning the English version of the German trailer for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones from last week was released! I enjoyed it even more in English and I think all of you will too. Check it out below & sound off in the comments on what you all thought about it. Enjoy Shadowhunters! :D

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones comes to theaters on August 21st!

'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' Sneak Peek Introduced by Lily Collins

Hey everyone,

A very exciting sneak peek of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was released today! Lily Collins aka Clary Fray in the movie introduced it! Get ready to have a lot of FEELS! Enjoy! :D

Below I've included some screencaps I made from the sneak peek that really drew my attention. Plus, they also are from new footage never shown before.

MTV Exclusive: 'The Mortal Instruments' Cast, Cassandra Clare, And Harald Zwart Talk Costumes And The Shadowhunter Look!

Hey everyone!

This morning MTV revealed yet another exclusive from the set of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones! It actually came as a surprise because they didn't tell us about it until it was posted! Thanks for making our day MTV! In this video MTV's Josh Horowitz talks to the cast, author Cassandra Clare, & director Harald Zwart about the Costumes and the Shadowhunters' looks in the movie.

If there's one thing Shadowhunters pride themselves on (besides their bad-ass demon-destroying skills) it's their ability to look better in black than the widows of their enemies. And it's not just all talk, as we learned while visiting the Toronto-based set of "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones."As director Harald Zwart told MTV News, the main challenge for costume designer Gersha Phillips was to create a look that was fresh yet familiar."How do you find a kind of goth, leathery look that hasn't been done a million times before and not too S&M and not too this or that?" Zwart mused. "It's search and find."

"It's very sexy. It's very edgy. It's not costume-y. It's very much a look," star Lily Collins — who plays Clary Fray — explained of the Shadowhunters' gear, which she sports later on in the film after learning she's not as mundane as she once thought."It's not easy to do stunts in boots and heels and leather and wearing a harness under tight leather pants," she continued. "That's a little difficult. But it's been really fun."Another Shadowhunter staple is something just as dark much less ephemeral: powerful tattoos known as runes. The black markings, which cover the warriors head to toe, imbue them with heightened abilities and senses and are a necessity for fighting off foes. Unfortunately, in real life, they don't come with the ability to fast-forward time, meaning applying the intricate ink could take upwards of three hours."They're kind of a pain in the ass to put on in the morning," bemoaned Kevin Zegers, who plays Alec Lightwood."It takes about three hours," confirmed Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Jace Wayland. "We've managed to cut it down to about two and a half hours now. I will sleep in them sometimes. I won't shower. I'll stay in them, and then you come to work the next day, and it cuts down about two hours in the chair."Of course, not every character wears Shadowhunter black, but that doesn't mean they aren't just as stylish. Take warlock Magnus Bane — played by Godfrey Gao — for instance, who was pants-less the day we visited set but had plenty of other embellishments to flaunt."I've put on glitter, eye shadows, nail polish, really glittery lipsticks, and I think I do have the red-powdered cheeks going on," Gao said with a grin.

Written Interview was found at MTV.com

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones comes to theaters on August 21st! :D

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones German Trailer Released!

Hey everyone!

This morning a new German trailer for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was released! I am seriously loving this new trailer & had chills while watching it. An English version will be released soon and I will post that as well, but until then here's the German trailer and translation below. Enjoy Shadowhunters! :D

Translation from TMI Source:

Hodge (voiceover): (Clary and Simon in NYC and at Java Jones) You live your life, ordinary, normal, but the truth cannot be kept from you forever. (Constantin Film, Unique Features, Pandemonium) There is a world hidden in our own, ancient, secret, dangerous.

Jace: (Jace and Clary in the alley) You’re not a mundane.

Clary: What’s a mundane?

Jace: Someone from the human world.

Clary: If I’m not human then what am I?

Hodge (voiceover): (Hotel Dumort) Humanity is on the very brink of extinction.

Jace: (Ravener demon at Clary’s apartment) I’ve been hunting demons across the world in their varying different forms.

Hodge (voiceover): (Institute shots, Clary’s room) And the key to our survival lies in your hands. To fulfil your destiny, you have to unlock your past.

Madame Dorothea: Your mother was a Shadowhunter, like him, like you.

Hodge (voiceover): (City of Bones, Mortal Sword) And discover your true powers.

Simon: (with Jace standing behind him) That’s a rune. Runes make you invisible, strong. They heal you.

Alec: What do you want with her?

Jace: She is different.

Alec: She is gonna get us all killed.

Hodge: (Hodge and Clary in the library) A battle against evil can never be won but always has to be fought.

Isabelle: There’s too many of them.

Jace: Have a little faith.

Valentine: (with his sword) The world will be ours.

Hodge (voiceover): (Clary hugging Simon while Jace is watching them) The rune that mends a broken heart is the most painful one.

Jace: (Clary running through NYC, Hotel Dumort) You have an incredible gift, we need you. I need you.

Hodge: (little girl getting attacked by a wolf) The stories that you were told about monsters, nightmares – they are all true.

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones comes to theaters on August 21st! :D

Another Brand New TMI: City of Bones Still is Released!

Hey everyone,

What a fabulous way for all of us Shadowhunters to end our weekend! Another new HQ Still has been released from The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones that I had to share as soon as I saw it! Check out the wonderful still below & don't forget to enter my 10th Vlog Celebration Giveaway a few posts down. :D

Jocelyn Fray & her daughter Clary Fray

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones comes to theaters on August 21st! :D ~V

Sony Releases Even More Brand New TMI: City of Bones Stills!

Hey everyone,

Today is another a wonderful day for all of us Shadowhunters! Sony has released even more brand new HQ Stills from The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones that I just had to share as quickly as possible! Check out the fabulousness below & don't forget to enter my 10th Vlog Celebration Giveaway two posts down. :D

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones comes to theaters on August 21st! :D ~V

Sony Releases Brand New TMI: City of Bones Stills!

Hey everyone,

Today is such a great day for all of us Shadowhunters! Sony has released some brand new HQ Stills from The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones that I just had to share! Check out the fabulousness below & don't forget to enter my 10th Vlog Celebration Giveaway on my previous post. :D

Simon Lewis & Clary Fray at the Pandemonium Club.

Jace looking at Clary through the coffee shop window.

Isabelle Lightwood helping Clary get ready for Magnus Bane's Party.

Jace & Clary having a romantic moment in the greenhouse at The New York Institute.

Jace & Clary take a ride on his motorcycle.

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones comes to theaters on August 21st! :D ~V

TMI: City of Bones Character Movie Posters!

Hey everyone!

Well, today we were given yet another couple of official character
posters for TMI: City of Bones and this time they're of our 

favorite badass Shadowhunter siblings Isabelle & Alec Lightwood!

What do y'all think? Fabulous or what?! I can't wait for this movie! :D

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

comes to theaters on August 21st! :D ~V

TMI: City of Bones featured on ET's Summer Movie Preview Special!

Hey everyone!

Check out the video I filmed of Entertainment Tonight's Summer Movie Preview Special featuring The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones & audio of my reaction!

Enjoy! :D ~V

TMI: City of Bones FanVid Features!

Hey everyone,

I was thinking about what many people don't post enough about & that's the fabulous FanVideos that a lot of fans make for all the fandoms we love! So, every now and then I'm going to feature several FanVids I absolutely adore! Today I want to show you all some amazing & beautiful FanVids that have been made so far for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones!

Enjoy & Please Subscribe to the talented FanVidders below! :D ~V

New Vlog featuring TMI/TID News, Cassandra Clare tweets me, & Kaleb Nation's book HARKEN!

Check out my newest vlog now & please subscribe! :D ~V

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Trailer on TV!

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones trailer on my tv screen playing on the CW!

For the first time ever!
100 days until TMI: City of Bones releases in theaters! Yay!!!!! :D ~V

TMI: City of Bones Movie News & More Vlog!

Check out my fourth vlog now & please subscribe! :D ~V

TMI: City of Bones Character Movie Posters!

Hey everyone!
WOW!
Today was a magical day.
The first official TMI: City of Bones character poster of our favorite Warlock aka Magnus Bane was released! ;)

Thursday was a very sexy day.

The first official TMI: City of Bones character poster of Valentine Morgenstern was released! :D

Wednesday was a super exciting day.
The character poster of our favorite Mundane aka Simon Lewis was released! ;)

Other character posters that were also recently released are of Clary & Jace!

Check them out below!

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones comes to theaters on August 23rd! :D ~V

TMI: City of Bones International Trailer Reaction Vlog!

Check out my second vlog now & please subscribe! :D ~V