By Genevieve Judge, Local News 8 Reporter

POCATELLO & CHUBBUCK - In Pocatello and Chubbuck A similar story when it comes to the New moon craze.  Many local fans have been waiting for weeks for the newest installment in the Twilight series to hit the big screen.

Thursday night some started lining up at the Pine Ridge 10 in Chubbuck as early as 2:30 p.m. to have a chance to pick out their seats for the movie.  The movie theatre showed the first Twilight film at 9 p.m. followed by New Moon at midnight.

Plaza Twin Theater in Blackfoot sold out nearly all of their two theaters.  As of 10 p.m. Thursday night, 30 tickets were still available.

Many fans say the Twilight movies are just as good as the books and they enjoy the series because it is easy to follow along with.

All 10 of the midnight shows at the Pine Ridge 10 in Chubbuck sold out.  If you haven't gotten enough of the Twilight series, don’t worry.  The third movie will be hitting the big screen in June 2010.