Robert Pattinson's The Rover is number 1 on an awesome list, Anton Corbijn calls Rob fantastic, upcoming film start dates and more!

Robert Pattinson's The Rover is number 1 on an awesome list, Anton Corbijn calls Rob fantastic, upcoming film start dates and more!

Happy Monday for Rob fans! We have a few movie updates for you that will certainly make you feel spazztastic.



Did you know THE ROVER trailer is well past half a million views and should hit 1 million in a couple of days? Give it another watch to get you in the mood for this movie update post.



First up is The Playlist making me the love by having this article - Summer Movie Preview: 40 Most Anticipated Films - and then going ahead and making THE ROVER number 1!

1. "The Rover"
Cast: Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy
Synopsis: In a war-torn future beset by financial collapse, a man trudges across the Australian desert to locate his stolen car and secure the mysterious cargo found inside.
Why It’s Worth Seeing: This is the first film for director David Michôd since his riveting debut “Animal Kingdom.” It’s been described as an existential western, and sees him reteam with Guy Pearce, with heartthrob Robert Pattinson and character actor favorite Scoot McNairy also on board. Michôd's debut captured the sweeping scope of early Michael Mann mixed with Werner Herzog’s anthropological analysis of human behavior, crafting a debut that was both terrifying and utterly unforgettable. While he’s taking things in a vaguely sci-fi direction here, Michôd has promised that this will be a relatively grounded affair, a crime picture in the outback that could be indicative of a contemporary mashup of “Wake In Fright” (with the idea of an outsider stranded in the outback) and “Mad Max” (with its emphasis on vehicular action). It's still under wraps beyond some impressive trailers, but more than anything else, we're hopeful that a Midnight Screening premiere at Cannes bodes for this being something truly impressive. We're tantalizingly close to finding out.
Release Date: June 13th.

You should totally check out the full list just in case your heart is still in tact. Reading all the movies THE ROVER beat will make your heart burst completely out of your chest. I'm currently typing with my heart spilled out everywhere. My god...that's morbid. Let's move on although the news continues to be good and my heart continues to swell.



LIFE director, Anton Corbijn, has a website and while he was filming last month, he updated his site to drop a little gem of awesomeness:

This photograph is our first publicity shot from the film LIFE that i am currently shooting in Canada and USA. It is the story of James Dean and photographer Dennis Stock, set in early 1955. In the back of the car sits Jimmy as played by Dane DeHaan and in the passenger seat is Dennis, played by Robert Pattinson. Both guys are fantastic and are giving the film very good energy despite the very harsh winter we encountered in Canada.

We could have told him that. Rob is forever fantastic. Everyone else just needs to get the memo. ;)

WorkingRob is currently in transition. Or maybe he's just busy trying to figure out which crown the King of Cannes will be wearing next month. Either way, there are a couple of upcoming Rob projects that are starting to show signs of movement.

THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER might be filming from June 17 to Aug. 17 in Belgium and the UK according to Crew United. The site also revealed Rob's character name - CHARLES.



The website of costar, Michael Epp, also confirms a June start month.



The time frame conflicts with some 411 RPAU and Cumberbatchweb got from Benedict Cumberbatch this month about THE LOST CITY OF Z.

Excerpt RPAustralia:

I know I know you all wanted information, but let me just say, Benedict was a little reluctant to talk about this film in detail for the simple reason that it was an upcoming project that he hadn’t filmed yet. Although when I asked him about it starting to film in July he did say “yes or possibly sooner”. He also made it a point to say that LCoZ was a difficult film and the logistics behind it are huge....So during the Q&A one wise soul did ask him about future projects (for those interested he has some TV in the pipeline with BBC and a movie in post production called “The Imitation Game“), but it’s his final comment on this question you’ll all be interested in (and I’m paraphrasing) “I am hopefully filming a movie called Lost City of Z in June”.

Tweet from Cumberbatchweb:

Other tidbits from the Benedict Cumberbatch panel include his favourite childhood movie was Ghostbusters & Lost City of Z filming in June

This could all work out since Rob is on supporting duties for both films. He seemed to film T.E. Lawrence for QUEEN OF THE DESERT in a blink. Summer 2014 for Rob might see him knocking  out both THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER and THE LOST CITY OF Z. We'll keep you posted of course. :)

As for Rob's other films that have been on a back burner - MISSION: BLACKLIST and HOLD ON TO ME - they remain on the back burner. No substantial movement or bait for us to bite on. Right now, I've got all of my digits crossed (making typing very difficult) for 3 things: 1. a new project is announced during Cannes 2. Rob is the lead and only star and 3. it's 24 hours long.



Ok so maybe just number 1 will happen. ;)

365 Days of Robert Pattinson: July 29 ~ 1st Pic of Rob You Saw Today

365 Days of Robert Pattinson: July 29 ~ 1st Pic of Rob You Saw Today

What Rob pic said, "Good morning, sunshine!" today???

Kate:
"This is the lock screen on my iPad and the first thing I saw this morning ;-))"


Tink:
"Monday has been all about SUPREME Rob and this crazy angle pic greeted me when i rose from my bed."


Kat:
Update when Kat posts!

If you post your 365DoR links in the comments, give us time to approve them so the DR can see :) 

Click for HQ!

365 Days of Robert Pattinson: Jan. 3 ~ Rob pic/gif that reflects your mood

365 Days of Robert Pattinson: Jan. 3 ~ Rob pic/gif that reflects your mood



This is one of two weekly DoR so we should have fun seeing what mood people are in through the year. :)

Kate:
I picked this one because I had a dress fitting today (I’m going to be bridesmaid for my friend) and this is what I said when I tried on the dress LOL


Tink:
It's what's for breakfast :))


KAT:
well, I'm feeling a little cheeky!


Click the thumbnail if you need to review the January calendar. If you missed the whole year, there's a link on the sidebar :)


If you post your 365DoR links in the comments, give us time to approve them so the DR can see :)

Robsessed Awards - Robert Pattinson's Best Supporter Not In The Fandom

Robsessed Awards - Robert Pattinson's Best Supporter Not In The Fandom

Shaun Robinson (Access Hollywood): She's not shy about giving Rob some love on twitter. Her followers know she's got nothing but kind things to say about the charming Brit and will defend his character in a heartbeat. This video is a mini compilation of Shaun's hair tradition with Rob but the bottom line is she's been an media fangirl of his since 2008.



David Cronenberg (Cosmopolis director): Director turned Rob cheerleader! While promoting his film, A Dangerous Method, David Cronenberg was asked about Rob often. He blew our minds, as well as the reporters, with his multitude of accolades. He's likely the most complimentary director Rob's ever worked with and this made our hearts sing. Finally someone see what we've seen and is highly respected in the industry. Can't wait for more from David in 2012.



Josh Horowitz (MTV): Rob's OG fanboy. Josh is the go to man for bringing the fandom the answers to questions we want and questions we didn't know we wanted asked. He's interviewed Rob 9 times from what I can remember off the top of my head (Golden Globes, MTV First, WFE press junket, WFE premiere, MTVMA, Comic Con, BD press junket, MTV First BD edition, BD premiere). That's gotta be some kind of record! Given all that face time with the main man, it's inevitable that Josh gets everything from scoops to the mundane. 2011 started out with this scoop: Rob's first mention of Cosmopolis at the Golden Globes.

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Kate Spencer (The Fab Life/VH1): A bit of a dark horse media fangirl. Kate hasn't gotten the one-on-ones that Shaun and Josh get but she's been a fangirl for awhile and is more in touch with the fandom than any of the above nominees. She stays on top of Rob (TWSS) and understands our obsession love. At the Breaking Dawn premiere, in a cluster of microphones because she's not a part of the "Oooo look at me! I have a special solo media square on the red carpet" club yet, she DID become a part of the exclusive club. Kate got the fans a mini glimpse into Rob's next, highly anticipated, career move! Oh...and homegirl dishes gossip but knows about the thin line between entertainment and Hollywood Lies. Excerpted from her post earlier this month when entertainment/gossip hacks descended on Rob like vultures regarding "cheating" rumors media created lies: "I’m writing this post as someone who creates content for a celebrity site (this one!) and works in entertainment. I’ve done my fair share of guessing and speculating, but there is a fine line between wondering what’s going on and straight up accusing someone of something that is not true."

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Can you think of anyone else this year that's been vocal about their Pro-Rob status?

Bill Condon compliments Robert Pattinson during Breaking Dawn Press Junket

While speaking to Bravo, Bill Condon answered speed questions. Check out his response to "Robert Pattinson is..."



From the Berlin press junket and the same people that inspired this awesomesauce post.

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Robert Pattinson sounds a little like Marlon Brando to Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly had some lovely things to say about Robert Pattinson and Water for Elephants in their review of the new international trailer:

Another new trailer for Water for Elephants has hit and the big guns are out: Mainly, a glimpse of at least one forbidden sex scene between veterinarian Robert Pattinson and married, abused circus performer Reese Witherspoon. Watching it, I have to say I’m excited for Pattinson, who gets to show a far wider range of emotions than he does in the Twilight movies or Remember Me. He looks up to the challenge, even if his breathy voice at one point (“You’re a beautiful woman… “) sounds a little Brando to me.

Brando comparisons from EW??? Wow....this is AMAZING buzz for our guy. :))

Let's all watch it again, shall we? *sigh*



via WaterForElephantsFilm.com

Robert Pattinson will make "a great dad"

Robert Pattinson's ex girlfriend, Nina Schubert, mentioned Rob in a recent interview. I can't help but agree with her on the father bit and truly hope she's right on the writer bit.



Discussing her lovers:

Nina: Looking back on some of the guys that wanted to be with me, like this German guy, a beautiful guy. He was a bit geeky and a bit sort of, like 'do you want to share some duvet cover when we watch the movie?' - that kind of guy. And I was like, uckh no. I liked this Geordie guy on the other side of the room with his foot up in the air picking his toenails.

My ideal guys have been there, but when I didn’t realise it. I find myself attracted to people who might not be ideal for my personality. I love Jeff Bridges. When I go out with guys I always imagine them 30 years down their life. Like Peter, he’s going to be a great man. And like Rob, Rob will be a great dad. He's very talented. Eventually he’ll be a writer.

Interviewer: Really?

Nina: Yeah, he’ll write films and plays.

Interviewer: Not music?

Nina: Yeah that too, but he’ll write.

Click HERE to read the whole article.

via GossipDance

Rob Talks About Little Ashes, Rumors, His New Found Fame

James Mottram of The Independent had an interview with Rob (probably in December when he was in London) and it's one of the best interviews I've read this far. His article is so well written that you find yourself thinking you are peeking inside Rob's head a little bit. Rob talks about Dali and his struggles. You see his carefree side, see how unaffected he is from the fame & all of the craziness that surrounds him. I sometimes find it hard to believe that he is only 22 years old. (public service announcement for our teenage readers: Read books! Be articulate. Let Rob inspire you :))

(To our older readers: Now I don't feel so bad about all the adult stuff I post, see I also care for our teens' well being :))


Here is the article:

It's funny how fame can strike those least likely. The last time I met Robert Pattinson was in late 2004. It was on the set of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, in which he played the murdered Hogwarts pupil Cedric Diggory. A shy, gawky 18-year-old, this boy from Barnes did not seem a star in the making. Nor did he look "exotically beautiful", as The New York Times dubbed him upon viewing his career-making performance as the lovelorn vampire Edward Cullen in the recent teen sensation Twilight.

For his brooding portrayal of Cullen, Pattinson was suddenly hailed as the new James Dean, a risky mantle for any young male actor to inherit (particularly if they're from England). Not that he's done little to dispel this after admitting that he aped the Giant star's vocal patterns to play the part. "Everyone loves a bit of James Dean," he told one reporter, explaining he used the same trick for "chatting up girls". This month's US edition of GQ magazine even has him channelling his inner Dean in a photo shoot that highlights just how gym sessions for Twilight helped sculpt his stubble-clad face.

When we meet again, his bush of brown hair looking more Dean-like than ever, I remind him of our previous encounter. "That was depressingly long ago," he groans, too young still to be aware that, in the grand scheme of things, four years is not so much. Still, it's not hard to see why he feels this way, given what a blur the last 12 months have been for him. Even before Twilight, Pattinson was finding love notes from female admirers left under the windscreen wiper of his car. "That was months before the movie came out," he acknowledges. "Now, it's really bizarre."

In the run up to the release of the film, adapted from the first of Stephenie Meyer's quartet of bestselling books, Pattinson toured a series of shopping malls in America to promote the film. The hysteria was like Beatle-mania revisited as girls fainted, screamed and asked him to bite them. You can bet Bela Lugosi never had to deal with this. "It's a weird experience," he concedes, "and you do tend to start getting a little bit paranoid about stuff. Looking around when you're walking down the street, in case you get mobbed by teenage girls!"

Rubbing his sleepy eyes, he admits he's still trying to get his head round it all. "So many people have watched Twilight or heard about it, you can be sitting anywhere and the chances are someone will come up and recognise you." This, he adds, included coming out of a sandwich shop in Yorkshire, and being accosted by the only person on an otherwise empty street and being asked for a photo. "How can you have immediate recognition in Guisborough coming out of Benjis?" he giggles. "That was very strange!"

Still, there must be a part of him that's secretly relieved that his new film, Little Ashes, is light years from Twilight. It is set in Spain when the country was in the grip of fascism. Pattinson plays surrealist painter Salvador Dali, when, as an 18-year-old, he moved to the Residencia de Estudiantes in Madrid to study art. As a role, it couldn't be juicier. In a portrait of an artist as a young man, Pattinson gets to show us the "self-conscious and hyper-sensitive" creature cowering beneath a persona that, even at that age, was outlandishly flamboyant.



According to Pattinson, Dali's whole character is sleight of hand. "I guess in a lot of ways, it's the story about him putting a mask on," he says. "In the rest of his life, a lot of the time he forgets he's wearing the mask. Or he's aware he's wearing the mask but he can't get it off. I found that the most interesting part of him. Someone who's wearing this mask, which is destroying everything in their life... they can't get it off and they can't remember how to get it off. They can't remember who they were before. And if they go back to who they were before, it'll probably destroy them too."

It is directed by Paul Morrison. As the film suggests, it was Dali's intense, formative relationship with playwright and poet Federico Garcia Lorca (played by Javier Beltran) that shaped him in this way.

"Whenever he does touch reality, which he does when he's younger, in brief little moments when he gets through his shyness to actually connect with someone, it causes mayhem in his life," says Pattinson. "I think he was like that the rest of his life. And his relationship with Lorca scared him from having any kind of reality in his life at any point afterwards."

I wonder if Pattinson relates to Dali on a personal level, given that he has suddenly experienced the whirlwind of fame that the painter so readily sought out in his later years.

"Just hyper-consciousness and stuff... I guess I do relate to that quite a lot," he mumbles. "What I really related to is this idea of ambition. Just being so concerned about being the best and being known for being someone important... he keeps continually forgetting that it doesn't really mean anything at all. And I always found that idea interesting. But I think Dali has a lot of shame – and I don't really have that!"

Pattinson admits there is some comparison between Dali and Twilight's Cullen, who endures a similarly fraught affair with a teenage girl. "I think both of them were terrified. Especially Dali. He had so many sexual hang-ups. He was crippled by so many different things.

"If you read some of his early-life autobiography, it's horrible... the amount of mental anguish he has to go through, just to have any kind of even vaguely sexual relationship. It's really depressing what he's going through in his head. Dali had a massive fear of penetration – penetrating someone or being penetrated."

According to Pattinson, he sees playing Dali as a turning point in his career. "To not betray or insult someone's memory, it seemed a lot more important than other jobs I've done before," he says. "I definitely felt I had a lot of freedom when I was doing for various reasons." Still, how does he think the Twilight fans will react to his love scenes with Beltran? "I think girls" – at this point he can't stop himself from a smutty chortle – "almost really like watching something like that. From what I've read, people really get excited about that – it sounds really sexy!"(Gozde: He SO reads internet fan pages and comments!)

Inevitably, since Twilight came out, speculation has surrounded Pattinson's own love-life, linking him with numerous starlets, including 10,000 BC's Camilla Belle. "I don't really care about it," he shrugs. "I have the same little set of friends and I don't have anyone who would really get affected adversely [by false rumours]. Every single person who they sort of romantically link me to... I just don't even really know anyone. So it doesn't really affect me that much." Is there any truth to the persistent rumour hooking him up with Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart? "Er, no," he states. "I don't understand where that even comes from."

Certainly, when Pattinson tells you that things haven't "really changed so much in my head" since Twilight came out, you can believe him. Willing to please, he carries the bewildered air of someone who still can't quite believe what has happened to him. Yet it'd be unfair to dub him "lucky", for his is not simply a case of 'right place, right time'. When he was 17, he decided against going to university – not that he got accepted to any, mind – to carry on with his acting. He immediately won a bit part in Mira Nair's Vanity Fair, followed by a more substantial role in Ring of the Nibelungs, a TV film inspired by Wagner's Ring cycle.

Raised with two older sisters, who, he has previously admitted, used to dress him up as a girl and call him Claudia up until he was 12, Pattinson's upbringing sounds comfortable. His father, Richard, deals cars and his mother, Clare, used to work in a model agency. It was his father who suggested Pattinson get involved with amateur productions at Barnes Theatre Company. "That was only because he saw a bunch of pretty girls who were going to it, and said: 'Hey Rob, you've got to go to that.' That's the reason I still do it!"

Pattinson knows that the female attention will not diminish with the Christmas 2009 release of Twilight sequel New Moon. He's pleased it doesn't feel like a mere money-spinner. "It feels like we're making a stand-alone movie." He's even at ease that his life is going to be turned upside down once again, having accepted how impossible it is to control his public image. "You can never be known for what you want to be known for," he notes. "People will know you for whatever they want to know you for." For a 22-year-old, that's surprisingly perceptive.

'Little Ashes' opens on 8 May

Thanks to AJ and Coral for the link to this article :))