- Pattinson vs. Stewart Box Office Battle Over Before it Starts
Looks like the much-anticipated Box Office showdown between Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart has been called off.
According to a source close to Pattinson's Little Ashes, the movie's release has been pushed from March 27 to May 8. The March date was significant as it marked the opening of Stewart's movie Adventureland.
The new May release means the two stars—who famously played lovers in Twilight—will no longer go head-to-head on their respective opening weekend.
"It was going to be fun, the little competition with the two films," says the Ashes source. "But this gives everyone time to really give Ashes the attention it needs."
The timing issue came with the success of Departures, an Oscar-nominated film being released by Regent Releasing, the same company handling Little Ashes.
"They want to give Departures the attention and budget it deserves," says the source. "And then move onto Ashes."
Pattinson plays the artist Salvador Dali in Ashes.
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http://www.celebuzz.com/pattinson-vs-stewart-box-office-s87661/
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- No chance of New Moon love for Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
Twilight fans are going to be gutted that Robert Pattinson won't be getting together with Kristen Stewart on the set of New Moon.
Fans had hoped that their on screen attraction would lead to something more.
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It seems like Kristen might be bringing her boyfriend (Michael Angarano) to watch her filming her scenes.
An OK source revealed: "Her boyfriend will come to visit her on set."
At least this means that Rob might decide to date a normal girl.
We would love to see him find his soul mate.
He is after all one of the nicest, sweetest guys around.
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- 5 Reason Why New Moon Could Be Better Than Twilight In 2008 Twilight became an international box office hit, making over $356 million dollars worldwide. Based on the first book in the trilogy written by author Stephenie Meyer, Twilight gave fans and Summit Entertainment their money’s worth with an almost $70 million opening weekend, which nearly doubled the $37 million production budget. Numbers aside, Twilight generated mainstream interest in the remainder of the upcoming adaptations - New Moon and Eclipse - with a newly heightened anticipation already swelling amongst fans of the novels and the first film, which launched the beginning of what’s sure to be a lucrative, fan friendly franchise.
Moviegoers who went into Twilight without reading the books before seeing the film pushed sales of the original Twilight novel back into the top ten bestsellers list. Since the release of Twilight in November 2008, press and fan-buzz for the sequel New Moon has been mounting since a development deal was confirmed and casting for New Moon began. All the original actors are on tap to star in New Moon, with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson set to reprise their roles as Bella and Edward respectively.
In the sequel, New Moon brings fresh characters to the story and raises the importance of others already established, namely Jacob Black who was introduced in the first part of the trilogy. However, with New Moon already in production in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Twilight sequel could see a few more already established young actresses in 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord and 15-year old Hollywood veteran Dakota Fanning. Although McCord and Fanning haven’t been officially confirmed for roles in New Moon, only currently “in Talks”, it’s been reported that Dakota Fanning is circling the part of Jane, a new character introduced in the second novel.
With a new director in Golden Compass helmer Chris Weitz, who replaces Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke, New Moon will indeed be “new” to fans in several ways, including the continuation of an increasingly intricate story. And when it comes to the online buzz surrounding the Twilight sequel, there’s no shortage of speculation as to how New Moon will shape up.
Although Twilight didn’t strike quite a favorable nerve with critics and it left some hardliners of the novel feeling like the film had not done the book justice, the stakes are definitely higher for the sequel.
Here are 5 reasons why we think New Moon could be better than Twilight:
New Characters, New Conflict
The benefit that most sequels have is that the main characters and their relationships have already been established. This leaves the door open for deeper exploration of the story and characters as the each actor has grown into the roles. For an actor, it is all about the interpretation of a character on paper and the transfer of emotion to the screen. A novel can describe emotion, feelings, and settings but a film has to show it. In the case of New Moon, fans should feel more of what they felt from the books now that Twilight is out of the way and the story can unfold.
In New Moon, Bella and Edward’s relationship has already been established. But, like any relationship, the introduction of secondary conflict can play an important role on the dynamics of love. Without giving too much away, beyond Edward and Bella, the impact Jacob has on the story creates simultaneous conflict. Loyalties will be put to the test while the choices of right and wrong are pitted against those of want and need. Much like a second book in a trilogy, New Moon will cut to the chase in a way fans can already identify with via new character dynamics while delving deeper into the complexities of love.
Starlet in Shadows: Dakota Fanning?
With casting for New Moon in full swing, there’s been much buzz surrounding the possible addition of a highly recognizable name in Hollywood for the role of Jane. Dakota Fanning, former child star turned critically acclaimed young movie star, is only 15 and yet Fanning has more experience in the industry than her possible New Moon co-stars combined.
Dakota Fanning has worked alongside such A-listers as Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington and Sean Penn and knows the acting world inside and out. If cast in New Moon Fanning would be the biggest name attached to the film, even more than her recently popular Twilight co-stars. Although many fans have questioned whether Fanning for role of Jane is the right choice, Dakota brings to the table a masterful range of emotion and a wealth of A-list experience. But will her star power overwhelm her co-stars? What we do know is that she can act and the addition of Dakota Fanning could only raise the acting game of the entire cast to make them better. How well fans receive Fanning as Jane may be a different story.
Digging deeper in the name of love:
Stephenie Meyer herself wrote about how much the character of Edward had cemented his own personality and character in such a way that changing his essence would be like changing his physicality. It could not be done. Edward’s role in New Moon is as much about his character as it is a necessity in the relationship he has with Bella. No great love story would be complete without a special, magical bond that’s sometimes painful on many levels and it doesn’t get any better than with a love-struck teenage girl and a broody vampire.
The success of New Moon over Twilight lies in the ability of actors to inhabit their characters on a deeper level. What Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson bring to Bella and Edward for New Moon will require more than just reading lines from a page. Twilight showed us the magic of an inevitable love story and New Moon will continue the saga in a richer manner. It’s the love story that will force Pattinson and Stewart to go deeper inside themselves as actors than they did in Twilight. Usually when people reach deep and go beyond their comfort zones, good things happen. In this case, it will all be in the name of love.
Setting the new mood:
Although Twilight was filmed in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, mainly in Washington St. and Oregon, heading north to Vancouver, British Columbia can only benefit in a couple of ways. First, Vancouver is perfect for the tone and atmosphere of New Moon since it rains so much that Robert Pattinson will feel at home among “Vampouverites.” Although Washington, Oregon, and Vancouver all fit the franchise well, the dreary scenery in Twilight was able to set the tone of the novel, bringing to life the plight of the characters while creating a setting that befitted Edward and Bella’s relationship both internally and externally. Vancouver will bring that in broody spades.
Second, with the slumping economy director Chris Weitz and crew will get more mileage out of the American dollar in exchange, which should afford the production a few more tricks and effects that Twilight wasn’t able to incorporate purely for financial reasons. Who knows what cost savings will add to New Moon, but it’s better than not having enough to work with.
Half of the mystery of Edward and his family lies in their ability to live in shadow and Vancouver provides the perfect backdrop with cloaked forests and overcast skies. Let’s just hope the crew can keep the rabid fans off the set.
The Quileute Tribe and the Legend:
Jacob Black was originally intended to be a stand-alone character in Twilight but his role in New Moon is more significant, as the underlying conflict between werewolves and vampires comes to the forefront. The Quileute legend speaks of its people being descended from werewolves, with the lore based on real Quileute legends except for the introduced conflict with the vampires (or "cold ones" as Jacob describes them). With the arrival of the Cullens, legend and lore allow fans to journey deeper into the mythology and intricacies of New Moon’s opposing forces. In other words, with such a profound back-story between werewolves and vampires, New Moon will explore more while connecting on a deeper level to Bella. In many ways and aspects surrounding the Quileute Tribe and the legend, New Moon should tap into the book on better levels than that of Twilight. The legend and the expanded significance of Jacob will take fans on a darker journey while evoking more complex emotions than Twilight.
Looking ahead:
With casting almost complete and a new location already in play, New Moon is quickly getting production underway in Vancouver. What really matters is the continuation of the story. But can Edward and Bella do what we have envisioned from the book? The mystery lies in the creation and execution of Stephenie Meyer’s world into two hours of visual complexity. Many fans of the series were left wanting with Twilight. Will New Moon become another blockbuster hit at the box-office? Unlike the unknown of Twilight on the big screen, we’re expecting New Moon to be better in at least 5 different ways - new characters and conflict, Dakota Fanning and how she'll raise the game of the cast, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart digging deeper as actors, the new location, and further exploration of the legend.
http://www.thedeadbolt.com/news/105497/newmoontwilight_feature.php
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- Joan Jett happy with biopic choice
Joan Jett is thrilled to hear Twilight star Kristen Stewart will play her in an upcoming biopic - because she thinks the actress has the "right energy" to play the part.
Stewart will play the 'I Love Rock & Roll' hitmaker in new film The Runaways, and the real Jett couldn't be happier.
She says, "When her hair is cut and with the right make-up, Kristen should make a really good me."
The odd couple has already had a chance to jam together, and Jett is impressed with the young star's musical skills: "She sounded great and played well.
"She has the passion for it, which you can't really be taught."
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- Twilight Premiere in Tokyo Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson will premiere Twilight in Tokyo on Friday, February 27th
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- Kristen Stewart: I Salute You!
Kristen Stewart suits up as a 1950s retro girl in this shot from Vanity Fair.
The 18-year-old Twilight leading lady dishes to the fashion mag about her first project, swing music and college plans. Check it:
On her love for big bands: “I love big-band music, and I’m taking swing classes now. I can’t wait till I’m going to be able to be tossed up in the air.”
On her first project, Panic Room: “There was this one scene we must have done, like, 80 times. I didn’t know that it wasn’t the norm. Now I wouldn’t be as chill with it …”
On college plans: “I want to go to college for literature. I want to be a writer. I mean, I love what I do, but it’s not all I want to do—be a professional liar for the rest of my life.”
http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2009/02/12/kristen-stewart-i-salute-you/
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- Robert Pattinson influences Kristen Stewart
Robert Pattinson had an amazing impact on Kristen Stewart during the filming of Twilight.
Everyone knows that the two are really, really close friends and Kristen has just admitted that she has started copying Rob.
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When she was asked by Empire who her favourite band were she said: "That's so hard man, so defining, you know your favourite...
"I'm going to steal Rob's, we all listened to the same music when we were doing the movie and he's obsessed with Van Morrison.
"He's like, he lives for that man and like so subsequently I'm caught up in that as well."
We think it's really cute that Kristen has started to like the same music as Rob.
It's a real shame he only appears in a few scenes in New Moon.
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- Kristen Stewart's Egyptian past
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson used to love strange things when they were younger.
When Kristen was asked by Empire what her favourite toy was when she was little she admitted: "I was quite into Egyptians.
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"It's so weird. I thought it was really cool.
"Mummies, Egyptians and pyramids...hidden things.
"My parents gave me this kit with all this stuff in it. I thought it was real...stuff from Egypt.
"That was my favourite thing for the longest time. I was really disappointed when I got older and I discovered it was plastic.
Rob Pattinson also had an unusual favourite toy when he was growing up.
He told the magazine: "I didn't have very many toys, I used to just to play with a pack of cards all the time.
"I'd pretend the cards were other things.
"I liked any toy that didn't involve playing with other children."
http://www.myparkmag.co.uk/articles/celebrity/robert-pattinson/kristen-stewarts-egyptian-past.html
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- Robert Pattinson And Kirsten Stewart 'Twilight' Dolls Unveiled In New York
Twilight fans can now take home their very own Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart dolls to own for all eternity!
The Tonner Doll Company - who previously created Harry
Potter figurines - have moulded plastic likenesses of Edward Cullen (Robert) and Bella Swan (Kristen).
The figurines premiered at the New York Comic Con last night.
Meanwhile Rob was seen celebrating his plastic immortality with a night out with friends in London.
source [ entertainmentwise.com ]
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- Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Cover Girlfriend Magazine Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are covering the March 2009 cover of the Australian magazine, Girlfriend. I’m not digging this cover when it’s super obvious they are both photoshopped. They like totally just took it to Kristen’s face and you can’t even recognize her.
The interview is pretty interesting…here is what Robert said about being in Twilight with Kristen…
I wanted to do the movie because of her. It was like the first job I wanted to do in ages. Having Kristen there, I thought it could be something more that just another film, because of the way she was in the audition and because of her track record of having made really good film choices.
Translation: I love Kristen…always have…always will. Someday the two of them will get together already.
source [ theinsider.com ]
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- Kristen Stewart Makes a Vet Visit
She’s been laying low-key as of late, but Kristen Stewart was spotted out taking care of her pet pooch in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon (February 3).
The “Twilight” actress toted her dog to the Westlake Village Animal Hospital, dressed casually in jeans and a grey hooded sweatshirt.
source [ celebrity-gossip.net ]
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- Kristen Stewart had “Instant” Chemistry with Robert Pattinson Kristen Stewart admits she and Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson had instant chemistry. The actress, who plays Bella Swan in the hit movie, says she and Pattinson’s on-screen romance was easy for them to portray.
“The chemistry between artists is difficult to define. But in my case when I looked at Robert it was like I could look into his heart, and he could do the same, and that was very important,” Stewart says. “That’s how I would describe the chemistry between us.”
Stewart and Pattinson will reprise their Twilight roles in the upcoming sequel New Moon, due out in November.
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- Robert Pattinson Has a “Very Special Bond” with Kristen Stewart Robert Pattinson has admitted that his celebrity crush is his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart, and now the actor reveals he struggled to keep their relationship professional while filming the movie.
“Kristen is amazing, and your first impulse is to ask her for her phone number. But then I forced myself to remember that ninety percent of what you do see on screen is acting and make things up,” Pattinson tells OK! magazine.
The 22-year-old says he enjoyed the time he spent with Stewart. “I enjoyed the process of creating these characters with her. We would spend all night talking about our scenes and the next day we would defend our points of view. That creative energy made us have a very special bond,” he added.
Pattinson and Stewart team up again in the upcoming sequel New Moon, due out in theaters in November.
source [ transworldnews.com ]Labels: kristen stewart, news, robert pattinson
- Robert Pattinson: I Dream About My “Crush” Kristen Stewart Robert Pattinson sat down for an interview with Seventeen magazine and answered questions about his love life and personal details about himself -- like when he had his first kiss.
When asked who is celebrity crush is, Pattinson immediately named his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart. Her name came up again when Seventeen asked him what he dreamed about the night before.
The 22-year-old also revealed that he had his first kiss when he was 12, his favorite TV shows are American Idol and X Factor, and his dream job would be a pianist.
Meanwhile, Pattinson is gearing up to begin shooting the Twilight sequel New Moon. Stewart is already on board to reprise her role as Bella Swan. New Moon, also starring Taylor Lautner, is due for release in November 2009.
source [ transworldnews.com ]
