London, Nov 19 (ANI): 'Twilight' sequel 'New Moon' is said to have raked in 1 million pounds even before its release, making it the fastest advance-selling film of the year.

Odeon and UCI cinemas reported that it had already sold 143,000 tickets.

The movie, starring Robert Pattinson as vampire Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as lovelorn student Bella Swan, goes on national release on November 20.

This is an unprecedented level of advance ticket sales, the Sun quoted Rupert Gavin, CEO of Odeon and UCI Cinemas, as saying.

Thousands flocked to this week's premiere in Los Angeles. (ANI)