Diane Sawyer (and/or her daughter) Loves Robert Pattinson

According to SassyQarla Diane Sawyer brought her daughter to the "Remember Me" set today to meet Robert Pattinson. She is probably like the rest of the cougars, using the daughter as a cover to get to Rob :) Just kidding, I love Diane, she would out right say so if she did.

Thanks to RobPattzNews for the link :)

And here are some of my favourite pictures from today:

I think my uterus skipped a beat when I looked at this picture


And another beat





And I'm pregnant :)








Thanks to our affiliate Robert Pattinson Unlimited for the pictures. Check 'em out for the HQs :)

What Does Robert Pattinson Read? UPDATE

We have a new book ladies and gentlemen!

Our eagle eye reader Ana spotted this picture and went to work:

ZOOM:

Drum roll: He is reading Kill Your Friends: A Novel (P.S.) by John Niven :)

So the list now stands as:

Kill Your Friends: A Novel (P.S.) - John Niven

Independent People by Halldor Laxness

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe: and Other Stories - Carson McCullers’s

2666: A Novel -Roberto Bolano

Money-Martin Amis

Ticket to Ride-Dennis Potter

Doomed Love (Penguin Great Loves)- Virgil

Anthology-Tom Waits

Complete Poems: Charles Baudelaire

E.M. Forster's Collected Short Stories

Dali's Autobiographies

I added the ones that are available through Amazon to our Amazon Store . You can check 'em out HERE for US and HERE for UK :)

Photo source: MrPattinson.com

Funny Title of the Day: Either It’s The Running Of The Bulls Again, Or Robert Pattinson Is Filming In Spain

The title is from Best Week Ever and is so fitting :)

Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner with a Fan in Vancouver

Thanks to RobPattzNews and Reilly for the pic :)

Short Video of Rob from Set 07/07/2009

Reactions: Look at that smile! Is it Rob or is it the Unabomber? Is he kidnapping that kid?
He looks sexy beaten up.

A Closer Look at Rob's Upcoming Movies

A good read from The Movie Fanatic.com:

When I heard the news that Robert Pattinson is going to star in Bel Ami, I was shocked! I thought he's doing porno! You see, 'Bel Ami' when you do a google search will not show you the book by Guy de Maupassant - a popular author in my High School - but a gay porno film production company located in the Czech Republic. Don't bother looking at their site, you need to register and become a member to see the nude pics! Let me leave it at that! (Gozde: LMAO! Priceless...)

Bel Ami, George Duroy and Playing with Women: Seriously, playing the role of George Duroy, the main character might be one of his most challenging (and most rewarding) yet. While I do think he took a risk playing Salvador Dali, this new role would only give him nothing but good buzz.

Why is that? Let me quote someone who read the book:

On the surface, the moral of the book is simple: be a complete bastard, treat all the women you meet like dirt and exploit them as much as possible, and you'll be a stunning success. The author stays deadpan thoughout; it's impossible to tell for sure whether he's being ironic, though one strongly suspects he is. Fans of the Flashman series will probably enjoy this too.

Isaiah's comment highlighted for me why the book is so fascinating. Most people don't want to admit to themselves how important the connection is between sex and power, but Maupassant puts it center stage. Another work that does the same thing is the musical Evita. I was reminded of the chorus from "Goodnight and thank you", a duet between Eva and Ché:

There is no one, no one at all
Never has been, and never will be a lover
Male or female
Who hasn't an eye on
In fact they rely on
Tricks they can try on
Their partner
They're hoping their lover will help them or keep them
Support them, promote them, don't blame them
You're the same

Why is Rob chosen to play the role? Is he similar in looks with George Duroy? Let me quote the book itself:

Tall, well-built, fair, with blue eyes, a curled mustache, hair naturally wavy and parted in the middle, he recalled the hero of the popular romances. (Gozde: Oh NO! Not another mustache!)

Seems like Rob is perfect for the role IMO. Just the mention of 'hero of popular romances' would have me convinced it's more than enough to bring in the goodies.

tMF's Take:

(1.) A really meaty, substantive role for Rob to sink his teeth into. Comments SharedVisions.com:

The second Maupassant's novel was "Bel-Ami", disclosing the society of that time. It can be said that if "Une vie" asks - what is the reason of all the sorrows and misfortunes, then "Bel-Ami" answers - the society.

The society is represented by Georges Duroy, he can be called the main face and representative of the society of that time. Though, I suppose, there are two sides of his character - positive and negative. Of course, the positive side is expressed not so much as the negative one. Positive is that he is purposeful, strong man, he knows his job and knows how to get what he wants. But also we can enumerate all the mistakes of the society in common as his negative features of a character - dishonesty, barbarity, ambition, impudence, greed and etc. This register is endless.

George Duroy is a careerist, he's ready for everything, his goal is to get what he needs. He changes women like gloves, he uses his attraction.

(2.) Bel Ami is to be directed by the award-winning theater director and writer Declan Donnellan, a 4-time Laurence Olivier awardee. Says Variety:

Uberto Pasolini is producing through his shingle Redwave Films. Pic is skedded to shoot in Paris next year with London legit director Declan Donnellan set to make his film debut.

Donnellan is quite an artist himself, and this will be his first movie as director. However, he has extensive experience in theater and he also writes. He has more than 25 theater productions, among which include Great Expectations, Much Ado About Nothing, Macbeth and The Tempest. He has won the Laurence Olivier award 4 times, one of the most prestigious given to Theater directors and actors. While being a theater director is not an assurance that his film feature will be an award-winner or even break box office records, the fact that he's already much awarded, is certainly a good thing.

The Negative: Historical dramas are not big box office winners, but have made great impressions on members of the Academy (there are exceptions, of course: Gone with the Wind, Chariots of Fire, Atonement, Pride and Prejudice), so if Rob aims for critical success, this might be it. Anyway, the Twilight sequels are more than enough to put him in good stead with producers.

Unknown factor: Rob's leading lady will certainly be of much interest. As of now, no names have been mentioned. I do hope they get some French actresses to play the leading female roles. The book is written by a French anyway, and the story is based in Paris.

I'm not saying they do another Stephen Frears-Christopher Hampton take-over and let the British rule once again (i.e. Cheri and Dangerous Liaisons), I just think they ought to be more loyal to the book than to anything else.

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Remember Me, Emily de Ravin, A Modern-day Romance: When I heard he's no longer interested in Parts Per Billion, I was disappointed and blame his overly ambitious agent (that's just me, of course!). If he's really busy, why is it that he agreed to be attached to other movies like Unbound Captives? Anyway, the casting news on Remember Me, made me forget about PPB.

Once again, here's Variety:

"Remember Me," which Summit Intl. is selling at Cannes, is set to begin lensing in four or five weeks, although the female lead is yet to be cast. "The girl needs to be literally inspirational," said Pattinson of a catalytical element of the film. To be directed by Allen Coulter, film was scripted by Jenny Lumet. "I have no qualms saying that she's a genius," Pattinson laughed, adding that the script really connected with him when he first read it -- even some of the dialogue sounded "the way I speak."

Of course, it will be Emilie de ravin who will join Rob and be his leading lady. de Ravin is one of today's hottest young actress, with such an impressive record on television. She was also quite good in a number of movies, especially in Brick. (Gozde: If you haven't seen Brick, check it out. It's a really good movie.)

tMF Take:

Rob's getting into Joe Levitt-Jake Gyllenhaal territory and can he make it? I think he's going to give them quite a competition. The guy can be quite charming and to play a romantic character might be another box office winner for Mr. Patinson. His off-screen "personal relationship" with Ms. de Ravin is driving fans wild, which might be both good and bad for the movie itself.

Allen Coulter, the movie's director, is known more for his work on television and has made only one feature film. But the diversity of his TV work is quite awesome - Sex in the City, The Sopranos, Rome, Damages...

I don't think this movie will be bound for the Oscars ( I maybe wrong here of course!), but certainly fans and ordinary moviegoers will have something to look forward to. I also think both Rob and Emilie's roles are going to be quite awesome, to say the least! Plus, what a cast!

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Unbound Captives, Acting Competition and Rivalry (?), Madeleine Stowe: This is going to be Madeleine Stowe's directorial debut from a script she has written herself. Some good actresses can be good directors too, but sometimes it's the other way around. But Ms. Stowe has enough theoretical background in cinema and journalism, having studied both at the University of Southern California. So, I'm quite positive, she'll make a good impact as director.

The Story: A widowed woman is rescued by a frontiersman and the two search for her kidnapped children.

I remember something quite similar, with Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee-Jones playing the leads, called The Missing. I don't know if there is similarity at all, but the story sounds similar. lol

Anyway, here's the background from Variety:

The busy thesp is also excited about "Unbound Captives," which Madeleine Stowe directs from her script set in the American frontier of the mid-1800s. Pattinson likes a challenge, and "the script is almost entirely in Comanche," he said.

tMF's Take:

With Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman playing the lead roles, I'm not sure this is going to provide the acclaim Rob is aiming for. Although I'm not saying a supporting part is not important, I think it depends on how significant and meaty his role is going to be.

New Moon and Return to the Twilight Frenzy

Fans who worried that the next installment of "Twilight," "New Moon," won't feature as much Edward as the first film since the book does not, can rest assured: The actor will log screen time as Bella's "hallucinations," according to Pattinson.

That's more than enough to keep me at "peace". I mean, Rob is the main reason why Twilight is a big success. While I'm not discrediting Kristen and the other stars, I just think we need to give credit to where credit is due.

In New Moon, the romance between Edward Cullen and Bella Swan takes a new turn, with the introduction of another character into the scene (courtesy of Taylor Lautner) as Jacob Black. More from IMDb:

At Bella's 18th birthday party at the Cullens' house, she gets a paper cut, and Jasper attempts to attack her. The Cullens decide it would be better for Bella's safety if they left, so they get away from Forks, leaving Bella heartbroken. She finds solace in family friend Jacob Black, who incidentally is a werewolf. But before Edward left, he made Bella promise she wouldn't do anything reckless or stupid but, as he'd already broken his promise to 'be there for as long as she wanted him', she decides to break her promise. She goes cliff-diving, which makes Edward think she has killed herself, although it was purely for recreational purposes. So Edward travels to Italy, to provoke the Volturi so they will kill him. Alice finds Bella, and they begin a race to the Italian city of Volterra to stop him.

tMF's Take:

Definitely another box office hit. I think this is going to be better than Twilight - a new director, a more resourceful and richer film producer and a more rewarded cast. The fact that the Twilight fandom is getting bigger and bigger by the minute is already an assurance that this is going to be huge.

Source

Thanks to Anna and that.could for sending us the link :)

Little Ashes News

You surely saw Little Ashes by now right? No? Well me neither *pouts* not playing where I live. Booohooo!

So maybe the below confirmations are what you've been waiting for. If not the Little Ashes [DVD] will be released in the UK on July 13th! You can preorder it HERE. The DVD release in the US is not scheduled yet.

1. SCORE! Shea 14 in Scottsdale, AZ will start showing Little Ashes on 07/10/2009
Shea 14, 7354 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260-6466, 480-948-6555, http://www.harkinstheatres.com/theatreDetails.aspx?theatreId=4537

2.SCORE! Bookshelf Cinema, 41 Guelph St., GUELPH, ON will show little ashes for 3 days only on July 7-9 Tel: 519-821-3311, http://www.bookshelf.ca/july09.html

3.SCORE! Princess Theatre in LeRoy, IL will have a special screening of Little Ashes on Friday July 17th at 9:00PM, 309-962-2468. Thanks to Krista for arranging this and letting us know :)

4.SCORE!Key West Film Society/Tropic Cinema has started showing Little Ashses on June 26th. No idea how long it will play, go and check it out now! 416 Eaton Street, Key West 33040,Key West Film Society, http://www.kwfs.org

Change of venue: Little Ashes theater for Overland Park KS (Kansas City area) has moved FROM the Rio TO the Glenwood Arts, 9575 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212
http://www.readyticket.net/webticket/webticket2.asp?WCI=ShowTimes&WCE=38859

Bad news: Sundance theater in Madison, WI has unbooked the movie :( Boohoo to them! You can ask why that was at this number: 608-316-6900
Baltimore has also been cancelled, another boohooo! 410-727-FILM

OPENS	STATE	CITY, THEATER	LOCATION
05/08/09	CA	Berkeley, Landmark Shattuck Cinemas	2230 Shattuck Avenue
05/08/09	CA	Irvine, Edwards University Town Center 6	4245 Campus Drive
05/08/09	CA	Menlo Park, Landmark, Guild Theatre	949 El Camino Real
05/08/09	CA	Pasadena, Laemmle's Playhouse 7	673 E. Colorado, Pasadena
05/08/09	CA	San Francisco, Landmark Clay Theatre	2261 Fillmore Street
05/08/09	CA	San Jose, Camera 3	288 S. Second St
05/08/09	CA	Los Angeles, Laemmle Town Center	17200 Ventura Blvd.,Encino
05/08/09	CA	Los Angeles, Monica 4-Plex	1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica
05/08/09	CA	Los Angeles , Laemmle Sunset 5	8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood
05/08/09	IL	Chicago, Century Centre Cinema	2828 North Clark St., Chicago
05/08/09	NY	New York, Clearview Chelsea Cinemas	260 West 23rd St. NY
05/08/09	NY	New York, The Paris Theatre	4 W 58th St # A
05/08/09	NY	New York, Sunshine Cinema	143 E. Houston St. NY
05/15/09	FL	Tampa Theatre	711 N Franklin Street
05/15/09	NJ	Chatham, Chatham Cinema	641 Shunpike Road
05/15//09	NJ	Montclair, Clearview Clairidge Cinemas	486 Bloomfield Ave
05/15/09	NY	Jamaica, Kew Gardens Cinema	8105 Lefferts Blvd
05/15/09	NY	Manhasset Cinema	430 Plandome Road
05/15/09	WA	Seattle, Landmark Harvard Exit	807 East Roy at Harvard
05/21/09	CA	San Luis Obispo, Palm Theatre (1 day only)	817 Palm Street
05/22/09	CA	Monterey, Osio Plaza Theatre	350 Alvarado St. Monterey
05/22/09	CAN	Toronto, Cumberland 4	159 Cumberland Ave.
05/22/09	MA	Boston, Kendall Square Cinema	One Kendall Square, Cambridge
05/22/09	NY	Sag Harbor Cinema	90 Main Street
05/22/09	OR	Portland, Living Room Theaters	341 SW 10th Ave, Portland
05/29/09	CA	Los Angeles, Laemmle's Music Hall 3	9036 Wilshire, Beverly Hills
05/29/09	CA	San Francisco, Landmark Opera Plaza	601 Van Ness Avenue
05/29/09	CA	Santa Barbara, Plaza De Oro Twin	371 S. Hitchcock Way
05/29/09	CA	Santa Cruz, Nickelodeon	210 Lincoln St
05/29/09	DC	Washington DC, E Street Cinema	555 11th Street NW, DC
05/29/09	MO	St. Louis, LandmarkTivoli Theatre	6350 Del Mar, St. Louis
05/29/09	NJ	Millburn Cinema 4	350 Millburn Ave # 1
05/29/09	WA	Seattle, Landmark Varsity	4329 University Way N.E.
06/05/09	CA	San Diego, Landmark Ken Cinema	4061 Adams Avenue
06/05/09	FL	Ft. Lauderdale, Sunrise Gateway	1820 E. Sunrise Blvd.
06/05/09	GA	Atlanta, Midtown Art Cinema	931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta
06/05/09	IL	Wilmette Theater	1122 Central Ave
06/05/09	MN	Minneapolis, Landmark THEATER TBD
06/12/09	CA	Palm Desert, Cinemas Palme D'Or	72840 Highway 111
06/12/09	CA	San Diego, Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas	3965 5th Avenue
06/12/09	CAN	Ottawa, Bytowne Cinema	325 Rideau St
06/12/09	CAN	Toronto, Carlton Cinemas	20 Carlton St.
06/12/09	CT	Greenwich, Plaza Greenwich	2 Railroad Avenue
06/12/09	FL	Saint Peter Beach, The Beach Theatre	315 Corey Avenue
06/12/09	TX	Dallas, Highland Park Village	32 Highland Park Village
06/12/09	TX	Plano, Angelika Film Center	7205 Bishop Road
06/19/09	CA	Santa Rosa, Rialto Cinemas Lakeside	551 Summerfield Road
06/19/09	CO	Denver, Landmark Mayan	110 Broadway
06/19/09	ID	Boise, The Flicks	646 Fulton St.
06/19/09	NY	Binghamton, Art Mission Theater	61 Prospect Ave
06/19/09	VA	Norfolk, Naro Cinema	1507 Colley Ave
06/26/09	AZ	Scottsdale, Harkins Camelview	7001 E Highland Ave
06/26/09	CAN	Vancouver, Cinemark Tinseltown	88 W Pender
06/26/09	CAN	Waterloo, Princess Cinema	6 Princess Street West
06/26/09	CT	New Haven, Criterion Cinemas	86 Temple Street
06/26/09	FL	Key West Film Society/Tropic Cinema	416 Eaton Street
06/26/09	MI	Detroit, Landmark Main Art Theatre	118 North Main St., Royal Oak
06/26/09	PA	Philadelphia, Ritz at the Bourse	400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia
07/03/09	GA	Atlanta, Plaza Theatre	1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
07/03/09	KS	Overland Park, Glenwood Arts	9575 Metcalf Avenue
07/03/09	MO	Kansas City, Tivoli Theatre	4050 Pennsylvania Ave
07/03/09	PA	Gettysburg, Majestic Theatre	25 Carlisle Street
07/07/09	CAN	Guelph, Bookshelf Cinema	41 Guelph St
07/09/09	PR	San Juan, THEATER TBD
07/10/09	AZ	Scottsdale, Shea 14	7354 E. Shea Blvd.
07/10/09	AZ	Tucson, The Loft Cinema	3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
07/10/09	TX	Dallas, Highland Park Village	32 Highland Park Village
07/16/09	NC	Southern Pines, The Sunrise Theater	250 NW Broad Street
07/17/09	FL	Gainesville, The Hippodrome Cinema	25 SE 2nd Place
07/17/09	IL	Leroy, Princess Theatre - 1 SHOW ONLY 9pm	300 E. Center St
07/17/09	TN	Nashville, Belcourt Theatre	2102 Belcourt Ave.
07/17/09	TX	Regal Arbor Cinema At Great Hills	9828 Great Hills Trl
07/14/09	NM	Santa Fe, UA DeVargas Mall 6	562 North Guadalupe
07/25/09	WA	Olympia, Capitol Theater	206 5th Avenue SE
07/31/09	KY	Louisville, Village 8 Theatres	4014 Dutchmans Lane
08/07/09	MD	Baltimore, The Charles Theater	1711 North Charles Street