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Robert Pattinson Goes Casual For TimesTalks

Robert Pattinson flipped his hat back and smiled for photographers during a press stop in NYC tonight.

Robert Pattinson flipped his hat back and smiled for photographers during a press stop in NYC tonight. He joined Cosmopolis director David Cronenberg at The Times Center to participate in a TimesTalks session about their collaboration on the dramatic flick. During the discussion, David complimented Rob on his work, saying, "If Rob were a violin, he'd be a Stradivarius."

Earlier in the day, Rob stopped by GMA to discuss his role in the project and politely dismissed questions about his personal life. He's remained focused on sharing anecdotes about the film while staying mum about his current relationship with Kristen Stewart. Rob seems to be making the best of his time in the Big Apple and was spotted in high spirits while partying with friends late last night. Rob may be facing uncertainties in his personal life, but his career is on the up and up. In addition to signing up for roles in Mission: Blacklist and The Rover, he's also reportedly in negotiations to star opposite Naomi Watts in Queen of the Desert.

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Robert Pattinson Rises Early to Ring the Stock Exchange Bell

Robert Pattinson rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this morning.

Robert Pattinson rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this morning. He was joined by his Cosmopolis director, David Cronenberg, at the financial center. It was an appropriate tie-in for their movie, which is out in the US Friday. In it, Robert plays a rich asset manager who rides around NYC in a limo looking for a haircut. The release of Robert and David's movie has been slightly overshadowed by Robert's drama with girlfriend Kristen Stewart. Last night on The Daily Show, Robert joked about his love life. Host Jon Stewart offered him some consoling Ben & Jerry's, and Rob commented about how breakups can feel like the end of the world.

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Robert Pattinson Premieres Cosmopolis and Praises Kristen

Robert Pattinson posed with his Cosmopolis costars Emily Hampshire and Sarah Gadon at the Toronto premiere of their movie on Monday evening.

Robert Pattinson posed with his Cosmopolis costars Emily Hampshire and Sarah Gadon at the Toronto premiere of their movie on Monday evening. Cosmopolis was shot in the Canadian city, which director David Cronenberg also calls home, so it's a fitting place for their big red carpet event. Earlier in the day, Robert sat down for a press conference to discuss making the intense thriller, admitting that regular "panic attacks" are part of his film-making process at this point. While Robert is on the road looking dapper for his movie, his lovely lady Kristen Stewart is still making the rounds for Snow White and the Huntsman.

Kristen was forced to kiss herself when Robert couldn't make Sunday's MTV Movie Awards to accept their fourth straight golden popcorn for their make-out in Breaking Dawn Part 1, but he did show his support in Kristen's new Vanity Fair July cover article. Robert spoke about how people portray Kristen saying, "People have decided how they are going to perceive her. No matter how many times she smiles, they'll put in the one picture where she's not smiling."

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Robert Pattinson Misses a Kiss With Kristen For Cosmopolis in Canada

Robert Pattinson arrived at a press event in Toronto this morning ready to chat about his latest feature, Cosmopolis.

Robert Pattinson arrived at a press event in Toronto this morning ready to chat about his latest feature, Cosmopolis. Rob and the film's director, David Cronenberg, have been on the go since last month's world premiere at Cannes, and their latest stop brings them back to North America. The film's other stars, Kevin Durand, Sarah Gadon, Emily Hampshire, and Paul Giamatti were also on hand for today's photocall. It's fitting for the cast to reunite in Toronto, since they shot the thriller there last year. The feature opens Friday in select international cities, though fans in the US will have to wait until later this Summer to see Rob in action.

Rob's travel schedule caused him to miss last night's MTV Movie Awards, but he still took home top honors. Breaking Dawn Part 1 won movie of the year and Rob and Kristen nabbed their fourth consecutive best kiss golden popcorn. Kristen happily accepted on behalf of Rob and thanked fans for their love and support. Rob and Kristen captured the win together, but let's not forget they're going head-to-head in the PopSugar 100. Be sure to cast your votes in this year's PopSugar 100 faceoff game for a chance to win $2,500 — will Rob win again, or will it be Kristen's year to capture the crown?

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Robert Pattinson Sits Down For an Intimate Chat

Robert Pattinson and director David Cronenberg sat down with fans inside an Apple store in London today for a chat about their forthcoming feature, Cosmopolis.

Robert Pattinson and director David Cronenberg sat down with fans inside an Apple store in London today for a chat about their forthcoming feature, Cosmopolis. Rob and David have been taking Europe by storm with recent stops in Cannes, Berlin, and Paris.

Now that he's back at home in London, Rob might be able to squeeze in some time with best friend Tom Sturridge. Tom stepped out with Sienna Miller last night, but Rob missed out on the fun as he was busy screening Cosmopolis in Germany. It's also rumored Rob won't be on hand at this weekend's MTV Movie Awards either, though he is up for multiple nominations. Kristen Stewart, however, will be at the event and is expected to take the stage with her some of her Snow White and the Huntsman costars.

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Rob Pattinson Takes Cosmopolis to Germany and Talks About His Next Mission

Robert Pattinson and Cosmopolis director David Cronenberg were the talk of the town in Berlin today for the film's German premiere.

Robert Pattinson and Cosmopolis director David Cronenberg were the talk of the town in Berlin today for the film's German premiere. Rob posed for photos with fans and shared the spotlight with David for the second day in a row. The duo appeared in Paris for a screening yesterday, and last week they suited up at the Cannes Film Festival.

Rob's been chatting up his film in recent days, though according to the actor it's not been an easy task. Rob critiqued his recent choice in roles, saying, "I seem to like choosing movies lately that are difficult to promote," which may also ring true for his next project, Mission: Blacklist. Whatever's on his plate come the Fall, Rob's going to have to switch gears for his last hurrah as Edward Cullen in Breaking Dawn Part 2. The fifth and final installment of the Twilight franchise hits theaters on Nov. 16, but fans can show their support for Rob and costar Kristen Stewart now in the PopSugar 100! Rob's a two-time winner, but will he take home his third crown or will Kristen claim her first victory? Be sure to vote for Rob, Kristen, and all your favorite stars and enter to win $2,500 by playing the PopSugar 100 faceoff game!

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Robert Pattinson Returns to France For Cosmopolis

Robert Pattinson joined his Cosmopolis director David Cronenberg in Paris today for a screening at Le Grand Rex.

Robert Pattinson joined his Cosmopolis director David Cronenberg in Paris today for a screening at Le Grand Rex. The pair shared a hug and posed for photos together on the red carpet. Rob's back in France after a quick getaway to Portugal. French fans have seen a lot of Rob this month. Rob stepped out for the world premiere of Cosmopolis at Cannes and was also on hand for Kristen Stewart's film festival debut in On the Road.

Rob and Kristen may be on the same team when supporting each other's careers, but when it comes to the PopSugar 100 they're in serious competition. Rob's going for a third win while Kristen is attempting to steal the crown and take this year's title. Be sure to vote for Kristen, Rob, and all your favorite stars in our PopSugar 100 faceoff game and you'll be entered to win $2,500.

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Watch Robert Pattinson Get Into Lots of Trouble in the Full Cosmopolis Trailer

In the first teaser for Cosmopolis, we got a brief but frenzied look at star Robert Pattinson as multimillionaire Eric Packer as he takes a limo ride across Manhattan over the course of one day.

In the first teaser for Cosmopolis, we got a brief but frenzied look at star Robert Pattinson as multimillionaire Eric Packer as he takes a limo ride across Manhattan over the course of one day. Now we have the full trailer ahead of the film's debut at the Cannes Film Festival, and we get more of the story. The thrill-seeking Packer wants a haircut, but his journey is fraught with outside disturbances, like a riot and various other violence, including actions perpetrated by the main character himself (I know we saw the image of Packer about the shoot his hand in the teaser, but it still gives me the chills).

The violence in the trailer alone makes me think this movie may be hard to watch for the squeamish, as many David Cronenberg films are. Still, the preview is more than titillating, and I'm interested in seeing Pattinson among this impressive ensemble, which includes Paul Giamatti, Juliette Binoche, and Jay Baruchel. And let's be honest — I'm curious about his many sex scenes, which is the other element the trailer is full of, so much so that Packer's wife notes "I can smell sex all over you." Bella would never say that to Edward! Watch the trailer for Cosmopolis when you read more.

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Director David Cronenberg on the Pros of Robert Pattinson's Twilight Fame

David Cronenberg's latest movie, A Dangerous Method, opens here in the US Wednesday.

David Cronenberg's latest movie, A Dangerous Method, opens here in the US Wednesday. His latest offering, which examines the professional relationship between legendary psychoanalysts Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, features a strong lineup of leading actors with Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley, and Viggo Mortensen. David spoke about working on the period piece with the three stars, and also touched on his next picture, which actually stars Robert Pattinson, Cosmopolis. David gave a frank assessment about the benefits of using someone as famous as Robert, and revealed just how handy Mr. Pattinson's Twilight notoriety can be.

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New York Film Festival Takeaway: A Dangerous Method

David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method is one of the most-anticipated movies showing at the New York Film Festival, which kicked off last weekend and continues on until Oct.

David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method is one of the most-anticipated movies showing at the New York Film Festival, which kicked off last weekend and continues on until Oct. 16. Cronenberg and one of his leading men, Michael Fassbender, joined writer Christopher Hampton in the Big Apple this week to present the picture and conduct a Q&A for press. I was able to check out the screening and hear a little of what Michael, David, and Christopher had to say.

  • Who's behind it? David Cronenberg was behind the lens, teaming up with regular colleague Viggo Mortensen for the third time, after the men also worked together on A History of Violence and Eastern Promises. Mortensen plays Dr. Sigmund Freud, along with Fassbender's psychoanalyst Carl Jung, and Keira Knightley as Sabina Spielrein, a hysterical patient who turns her interest in medicine into a doctorate. The script is from Atonement's Christopher Hampton, who also wrote the play, The Talking Cure, on which the movie is based.
  • What's it about? A Dangerous Method is based on Freud, Spielrein, and Jung's real lives. Spielrein and Jung first cross paths when she's admitted to his Zurich clinic, and it's there that she's introduced to his and Freud's psychoanalytic method. Jung shares with Freud a belief that many, if not most, psychological problems are rooted in sex. Spielrein seems to agree, and her relationship with Jung became both personal and professional. Jung later visits with his friend Sigmund in Vienna on a sort of hero-worshipping pilgrimage. However, on a trip to America, the men have a falling out over Jung's spiritualism, to which Freud is opposed. Hampton's story examines the effects of Jung and Spielrein's affair on their careers, families, and professional futures.

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