Robert Pattinson Travels to Futuristic Metropolis in 'Cosmopolis'

Robert Pattinson has nabbed the first film that he will do after completing the last "Twilight" film. He has signed up to star in David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis" which is based on Don DeLillo's novel of the same title. 

Pattinson is set to portray Eric Packer, a financial wunderkind who risks his entire fortune to bet against Japan's yen on a tumultuous day, Deadline Hollywoodsays. His risky move puts him in a potentially deadly repercussions. 

Most of the scenes in the book take place over the course of one day, in a highly technical and very luxurious limousine Packer uses to take him across midtown Manhattan in order to get a haircut. His voyage is obstructed by various traffic jams caused by a presidential visit to the city, a funeral procession for a Sufi rap star and a full-fledged riot. 
The story is said to be a study of capitalism in a slightly futuristic metropolis. The novel itself is a modern reinterpretation of James Joyce's "Ulysses," and is set in New York City during the year 2000, around the burst of the dot-com bubble. 

Colin Farrell was previously linked to the lead role in "Cosmopolis". Additionally, Marion Cotillard and Paul Giamatti reportedly will join the film, starring as Packer's wife and one of Packer's two stalkers respectively. David Cronenberg will also write for the drama movie. 

Robert Pattinson is in production for "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part I" and "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part II" which are shot back to back. He shares screen with Reese Witherspoon in "Water for Elephants" which is due April 22 in the U.S. and stars opposite Uma Thurman in upcoming "Bel Ami". 

2011 People's Choice Awards Winners in Movie

People's Choice Awards has once again hauled "Twilight" film franchise. After the first film won big at the same event last year, the annual awards show saw "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse" leading the pack of winners this year.

The third installment of the vampire movie series was picked as Favorite Movie, beating other big hits like "Alice in Wonderland" and Inception". "Eclipse" also won over "Alice" and "Inception" in a competition to get Favorite Drama Movie kudo. 

The other gongs taken home by "Eclipse" that night were Favorite Movie Actress and Favorite On-Screen Team. Kristen Stewart took credit for the Favorite Movie Actress title, mumbling through her acceptance speech as usual. She was later accompanied by co-stars Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner when taking the later award.

Losing Favorite Movie prize, "Iron Man 2" was still able to score a kudo for Favorite Action Movie. "Toy Story 3" did not go home empty handed as well for it was named Favorite Family Movie.

Johnny Depp was the most shining actor according to People's Choice, winning Favorite Movie Actor over younger stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Pattinson and Lautner. Zac Efron was the most Favorite Movie Star Under 25, joined by Adam Sandler who celebrated that night for he won Favorite Comedic Star and his film "Grown Ups" was chosen as Favorite Comedy Movie.

The 37th annual People's Choice Awards held on January 5 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles was hosted by Queen Latifah. The show also handed out prizes for people's favorites in TV, music and some other categories.

2011 People's Choice Awards Winners in Movie:

• Favorite Movie: "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse"
• Favorite Movie Actor: Johnny Depp
• Favorite Movie Actress: Kristen Stewart
• Favorite Action Movie: "Iron Man 2"
• Favorite Action Star: Jackie Chan
• Favorite Drama Movie: "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse"
• Favorite Family Movie: "Toy Story 3"
• Favorite Comedy Movie: "Grown Ups"
• Favorite Comedic Star: Adam Sandler
• Favorite On-Screen Team: "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse" - Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart & Taylor Lautner
• Favorite Movie Star Under 25: Zac Efron
• Favorite Horror Movie: "A Nightmare on Elm Street"

Robert Pattinson, Leighton Meester and More Announced as Golden Globe Presenters

The 2011 Golden Globe Awards has tapped Robert Pattinson to serve as a presenter. The British actor is one of the first three Golden Globe presenters announced by Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) via Twitter on January 4.

Also on duty to present kudo are Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon. The "Bourne"

trilogy star is set to present the Cecil B. DeMille Award to veteran actor/filmaker Robert De Niro, who once directed him in "The Good Shepherd".

Hours later Sony Pictures contributes to Golden Globe frenzy by announcing that their "Country Strong" stars Leighton Meester and Garrett Hedlund will co-present at the Sunday, January 16 gala held at Beverly Hilton Hotel.

The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards will be aired live by NBC at 8 P.M. EST with Ricky Gervais returning to host the event for the second time. The nominees have been announced on December 14, 2010 and "The King's Speech" leads the pack with seven nominations.

In another prize-giving show, it is reported that Robert Pattinson will make appearance at 2011 People's Choice Awards on Wednesday, January 5. He will join his "Twilight" co-stars Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, whose appearances have been confirmed before.

Official Stills for Robert Pattinson's 'Water for Elephants' Released

 Some pictures from "Water for Elephants" have been officially released online. Most of them had been seen gracing printed People and Entertainment Weekly magazines and were then shared to internet users in scan version.

A movie adaptation of Sara Gruen's bestseller book with the same title, "Water for Elephants" is a story of veterinary student called Jacob who is put in charge of caring for the animals in a traveling circus. He later falls in love with Reese Witherspoon's Marlena, a beautiful equestrian rider, but she is married to the troupe's charismatic but dangerous animal trainer, August.

Christoph Waltz portrays Marlena's husband after Sean Penn pulled out of the project. Robert Pattinson stars as Jacob with Francis Lawrence directing the drama movie, which is slated to come out on April 22 this year.

Robert Pattinson Wanted To Be A Rapper

Robert Pattinson Wanted To Be A Rapper

He’s one of the most sought after actors in the world. Even Reese Witherspoon has a crush on him! But things could have been terribly different if Robert Pattinson got his wish as a child. He wanted to be a rapper when he grew up!

“You want a secret? OK, how about this – I’ve got a whole collection of tapes of me rapping from when I was 13! I wanted to be a rapper so there are hundreds and hundreds of tapes. They’re very amusing!

“I was obsessed with Eminem when I was younger. When he first came out I was about 12 and fanatical about his ‘Slim Shady’ CD. I think he’s a genius.”

“Most of my rhymes were stolen off other people anyway. They were all like, ‘I was raised on these streets..’,  which was a complete farce because I was actually raised in quite a nice area of London called Barnes. Not very ghetto at all!

“I was obsessed with it all, though. I even had my own little crew – we called ourselves Big Tub and the Tappy Cats.”

If he put one of those tapes on Youtube, I bet it would go viral in a matter of hours!
Robert adds that while he loves the music world, he has no plans of going full time.

“I’m a bit of an attention seeker – I love being on stage. But the thought of performing music on stage terrifies me. I’m not scared of acting though.”

Too funny! What I wouldn’t give to see those old videos! Though I’m glad he’s sticking with acting. I’m not so sure Robert is totally cut out to be a rapper.

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