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Buzz Interview: Robert Pattinson Talks Twilight (Part Two)

BuzzSugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:30:54 PST

Welcome back, Twilight fans, for part two of my interview with Rob Pattinson, who plays dreamboat vampire Edward Cullen in the upcoming film adaptation of the popular book. Several of you noticed in the first part of my interview that his answers about the movie and his character were perceptive and articulate. Indeed, I found him to be extremely thoughtful and level-headed, considering he's at the center of such a major project.

Did I mention that his accent is so charming it borders on dangerous? Um, anyway, on with the interview:

You’ve done fantasy before. Do you think it’s important to keep these characters grounded in reality?
Yeah, definitely. I definitely tried to humanize every element of being a vampire. I mean, luckily, Stephenie [Meyer] didn't have vampire lore in the book. It's very specific, and the characters in the book even kind of joke about the mythology about vampires, and so you can kind of get another element of realism there. And Edward, you know, there are scenes in the film and obviously in the book where he's breaking down the kind of all-out clichés to Bella and says, like, "No, I know about all these kind of fictional things and they don't do this and they don't do that. This is what it is, it's simple, I have this problem, and there’s nothing else really to it." It’s just a monkey on your back. So yeah, I think it's important to keep it grounded. I think it also makes it more frightening, and that’s what I liked about Catherine [Hardwicke] directing it, because I went into it thinking it's going to be shot with this kind of realism and grittiness, and I thought that could work for this story. I mean, it's trying to reinvent the vampire genre a bit.

Lots more after the jump, including a bit about his vampire sparkle, so

One of the big vampire myths the Twilight universe debunks is this idea that vampires can't go out in the daylight. Edward and his fellow vampires actually can go out in the sun - it's just that they sparkle. Did you guys shoot the scene where Edward reveals this side of being a vampire to Bella in the field? Do we get to see you sparkle?
It is. I haven't seen it yet - I never watch my own movies, so I don't know what it’s going to be like. In fact, I did the press junket [last week] and apparently they said it looked quite good . . . I know they were having a ton of trouble trying to make it not look like My Little Pony.

Compared to the books, would you say the movie's more violent or action-packed?
It's definitely not an action film, but it's - when you read the end of Twilight, it definitely has a pulse. It’s not just an essay, it is kind of gripping, which is why I think people get kind of addicted to [the books]. But I mean, the pace definitely changes in the end, and when I read the script, the script was a lot faster-paced than the book. The whole point of the book is a very lingering. . . you know the big fight at the end? You see the fight and stuff like that. They’re really, though, the same tone - I mean, people who read the book [and who saw the movie] whom I’ve talked to in the last two days said it's exactly the same tone, so that's good.

From your perspective, what is the appeal of vampires right now, anyway?
I’m not entirely sure, because I was never really a vampire fan. I mean, I don't have anything against vampires [laughs]. I think in Twilight, it's something to do with having this sort of protector character who can't reveal to anyone else and has this whole commitment to Bella, which is why a lot of girls like it. But I think also it is that kind of attraction of having this incredibly powerful being. It’s the perfect template, vampires, for having any kind of mysterious creature. Every single stereotype - that they can only come out at night, they have a dark secret you can only find out if you die - it's all to do with being seduced. It's not really to do with brute force. Plus, there aren’t that many supernatural things that are attractive. You can’t really have, like, a sexy zombie.

Any thoughts on Team Edward vs. Team Jacob yet?
[Laughs] Not really. I haven’t really . . . I don’t know. My agent started wearing a Team Edward badge.

This is a huge role that you're launching into. Do you have any fear about only being seen as Edward forever more?
I haven’t so far. I've been so involved in the whole Twilight thing I haven’t really had the chance to separate that. I guess I'll have a very different perspective when the movie comes out - we'll see how it does. I mean it's definitely changed my career a lot. People take me more seriously, I guess, in the industry. I'm not particularly worried. Maybe I will be when I haven't got a job for five years!

Read Part One of the interview.

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Buzz Interview: Robert Pattinson Talks Twilight (Part One)

BuzzSugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:30:26 PST

Hey, Twilight fans! It's hard to believe the week of Twilight's big movie release has arrived. After spending some time with the young actor who's about to rocket to stardom playing the too-handsome-for-this-earth vampire, Edward, I'm curious to see this story come to life on-screen.

After causing utter mayhem at a mall here in San Francisco last week, Robert Pattinson retreated to a calmer room where I asked him all my burning questions about the mania surrounding this movie, how he approached the role, why people seem to be going ga-ga for vampires, and more. Incidentally, I have to note that in my most objective, journalistic opinion, the man is awfully dreamy. Ahem! On with the interview:

Before you signed up to do this movie, did you understand the hysteria that went along with the books?
No, I went into it having absolutely no idea what it was, and then some people turned up to the set occasionally. But I mean, I kind of expected that. I knew it was a popular book, so I thought, you know, it would be 20 fans who might come occasionally. And then when we finished shooting I went back to LA, and the first day I was there, someone came up to me and was like, [breathless girly voice] "You’re Edward!" and it was, "Oh, OK," just something I didn't expect. And then I did this thing called Comic-Con in San Diego and there were just seven or nine thousand people, just ridiculous . . . and they just screamed, like, 45 minutes - or the entire time, just screamed and screamed. Up until that point I wasn't really expecting anything.

If you haven't read the book, some of what follows might be a tad spoilery, but if you're ready, just

I read somewhere that [Twilight author] Stephenie Meyer conceived of Edward as a kind of superhero in some ways. How did you factor in Edward's super-human powers when you were playing the character?
Well, he's in permanent denial of everything. So I never thought "This is a vampire movie," I never thought of him as a vampire. I tried to avoid having any kind of supernatural elements in the performance - I mean, I kind of thought you just have to commit and say, "OK, he's going to live forever," you're a thousand times stronger than any human being, and you have to drink blood in some form or another, and ignore the fact that it's a mystical thing and imagine that you're a human that has to live like that. And that’s kind of how I went at it. I didn’t want to do, you know, a "vampire" performance.

How did you reconcile the character with what's in the book and in the script? Did reading Meyer's manuscript written from Edward's perspective help?
I read that two-thirds of the way into shooting, so I couldn't retain too much. I guess in some ways, you know, elements of the character in the book, I thought that girls wouldn’t find that attractive. . . It's like, OK, I got to make this character as attractive to as many people as I can, and I think that's kind of the whole point. Being too polite and being too much of a wet blanket is just, like, not sexy at all, and so I kind of strayed a little bit in the movie away from being too gentlemanly.

That’s true, Edward is extremely chivalrous in the book, which actually made me wonder if you thought of him as just a regular teenage guy, with, you know, teenage thoughts - or this 100-something-year-old mature being who's wise beyond his years?
Well, what I wanted to do - he still has the mentality of a 17-year-old, but he's seen all these things, so he's a bit jaded in a way. But at the same time, if you keep experiencing different stuff through the same eyes, you get a very crude vision of the world, and I think that makes him jaded - kind of more jaded than if you were just 108, because he has no level of acceptance, where if you are 108 years old, you're like, "Oh well, I’m going to die soon." But [Edward's] just still fighting with everything. Still fighting about, you know, when you’re 17 you're fighting everybody. You have a very volatile character and it just has never died down. But I never thought of him of more than a regular guy - I mean I grew up being kind of polite to people. I think he’s a normal kid. Also, I think being with [his father] Carlisle. . . I feel a father figure has put bounds around everything that is right and true. . . he's instilled those morals and virtues into him. He tries to live a little bit more like that.

Head over here for more of my interview with Pattinson, including his take on the appeal of vampires and whether Edward will sparkle "like My Little Pony."

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Kristen and Charlize Mix Things Up in Madrid

Molly Goodson — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:40:27 PDT

Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron continued their nonstop string of press events for Snow White and the Huntsman with an appearance in Madrid today. The two gorgeous actresses swapped color palettes from their Berlin photocall, where Kristen wore a skintight red 10 Crosby dress and Charlize was the one in black. This morning, Kristen's mini number had leather embellishments which helped show off her legs. Kristen is really packing in the events ahead of her stop at the Cannes Film Festival to debut her other upcoming release, On the Road, next week.

We chatted with Kristen about how different it is doing one of these worldwide tours without her Twilight costars, who she's spent the past few years surrounded by. Check out our interview with Kristen at the SWATH junket and stay tuned for lots more to come from our time with the cast at Arundel Castle - including our next awesome I'm a Huge Fan series!

Video: Kristen Stewart Talks "Mind-Blowing" Snow White and Twilight Similarities

Molly Goodson — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:02:23 PDT

We had a chance to sit down with Kristen Stewart for an interview outside of London over the weekend. She stars in the upcoming Snow White and the Huntsman and has been busy promoting the film all week with stops in France and Germany. Check out what Kristen had to say about the "unique" fairy-tale movie and how it's similar to Twilight and find out what's up next for the star when you watch our chat now!

Kristen Stewart Talks Rob and Strikes a Hot Pose in Elle

Allie Merriam — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:15:58 PDT

Kristen Stewart looks hot on the cover of June 2012's Elle. She posed for pictures with photographer Tom Munro - check out a preview of Kristen Stewart's interview in Elle. She spoke with the magazine about her impulse to act and why she gravitates toward serious characters. Kristen also spoke about her boyfriend and Twilight leading man, Robert Pattinson, playing coy about a special ring he supposedly gave her. Here are highlights from Kristen Stewart in Elle:

On a ring she wears that's supposedly from Robert: "Everyone wants to know. Everyone knows already - it's ridiculous."
On seeing herself on screen: "Laurence Olivier was asked, 'Actors, what's the impulse? Why?' And he was just like, 'Look at me, look at me, look at me, look at me . . .' That was his answer. But at the same time it's like, 'Nooo, don’t look at me. Look at some version that I'm going to present to you. Let me control it.'"
On playing intense characters: "It's one of the reasons I want to act. I love living in different worlds, because a lot of times mine is pretty nice and easy."

Fab Recap - 50 Offbeat Prepster Finds Under $50, Our Ultimate Dress Guide, and More!

Marisa Tom — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:00:18 PDT

Warm weather dressing beware - we've been bitten by the Spring shopping bug. To assuage this serious case of retail fever, we've scouted our top 10 luxe designer finds, 50 affordable (read: under $50) offbeat prepster pieces, and 30 ways to achieve an ultra ladylike look without breaking the bank. Add to the mix our fun insider interviews with accessories designer Brian Atwood and the face of DKNY, Twilight's Ashley Greene at Macy's, and you've got a double dose of shopping frenzy and fashion crew know-how. Click through to catch up on all the latest (and chicest) happenings from the week now.

David Beckham Blushed Watching His Own Sexy, Super Bowl Ad

Katie Henry — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:59:04 PST

David Beckham felt uncomfortable watching his Super Bowl ads - Wonderwall
Pippa Middleton, George Percy aren't dating - Us Weekly
Paul McCartney and Elton John to sing for the queen - People
Adele called "too fat" by Karl Lagerfeld? - Zap2It
Kate Middleton recently spent hours visiting a hair salon - Celebitchy
Kristen Bell stops by Conan for an adorable interview - Lainey Gossip
Twilight stars banned from being cast in Hunger Games? - The Insider
The Voice coaches cover Prince's hottest singles - TooFab
Chris Brown to perform at Grammy Awards - HuffPost Entertainment
Are all sports romances doomed? - The Daily Beast
Who is Kris Humphries dating now? - Lifeline Live
Madonna announces 2012 world tour dates - Hollywood Reporter
Hang out with Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart at home! - Rotten Tomatoes

Q&A: Kristen Stewart's Breaking Dawn Makeup Artist

Jaime Richards — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:39:30 PST

The wedding scene in Breaking Dawn Part 1 is enchanting, and Bella Swan's bridal makeup is one of the most flattering wedding palettes we've seen in recent history. Kristen Stewart's makeup artist for the film, Stacey Panepinto, gives us tips on how to get Bella's exact look, along with a glimpse at what it was like to work behind the scenes of the latest Twilight installment. See it all when you read more.

Twilight's Julia Jones Talks Being a Female Werewolf and Her Breaking Dawn Memories

Shannon Vestal — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:36:21 PDT

The Twilight cast hit Comic-Con to talk about Breaking Dawn part one, and I had a few minutes to chat with Julia Jones, who plays Leah Clearwater, the lone werewolf girl in the wolf pack. Jones chatted about her role in the film and her emotional scenes with Taylor Lautner, as well as getting to check out the big Breaking Dawn wedding.

BuzzSugar: What are we seeing from Leah in Breaking Dawn?
Julia Jones: All my scenes are with Jacob [and] that was such a treat because they're very intimate scenes, and pretty much until this point all our scenes were like, wolf pack scenes: all of us, running around and saying a few lines and doing a lot of "business." So to actually get to have these scenes that go somewhere, where you care so much about your character because you've been living her for so long, and to really get into what happens with both of them, is rewarding. I'm excited to see how that plays out.

Buzz: What is Leah and Jacob's relationship like in this film?
JJ: I have spent a bunch of time since this started trying to wrap my head around their relationship, because I don't think I have a relationship that's quite like it. I guess the closest thing is like family - the way that they drive each other mad and the way that they're so close mentally, but also emotionally. I think because of his situation with Bella and Leah's situation with Sam, it creates a bond that maybe isn't possible in the human world, because you can't read each other's thoughts.

To find out what else Jones talked about, including whether Jones ever thought Leah and Jacob should be together, just

Buzz: Since you haven't seen the film yet, which scene are you most excited to watch?
JJ: I'm really excited to see how they deal with the birth and that whole thing. I saw the set and I saw some of the technical ways they were doing it and it blew my mind. So I've been trying to figure out how it's going to translate.

Buzz: Did you see any fake blood?
JJ: I saw some fake things, yeah. They've got some tricks up their sleeves. That's what I'm saying, I have a sense of how intricate and how complicated and in-depth and how far they went and I'm dying to see it.

Buzz: When you were reading, did you ever think that Leah and Jacob should get together?
JJ: He becomes the leader of the pack, [so] they're not equals the way I think about couples as being equals. He's an alpha, and there's a power disparity that doesn't feel romantic to me, so I never thought that maybe they should be together at all. I just felt some feelings that overlap with a romantic relationship; like, she needs things from him that you would need from someone you were in a relationship with: understanding, and for him to accept her, and for things that you don't normally need from anybody else.

Buzz: How has it been watching Taylor grow up over the course of filming?
JJ: It's lovely. He is really smart and wise beyond his years in a lot of ways. There are times where I feel like I'm talking to my bigger brother. He's had a lot of experiences I haven't had. But yeah, I totally watched him grow up over the last few years. And there's a parallel between our growth as people and our growth as characters. Sometimes I can't separate those two things; I don't know if I'm watching Jacob grow up, or if it's Taylor. I think it's probably both.

Buzz: What was it like at this point being the only girl in the wolf pack?
JJ: It changed. It's very different this time, because the dynamic of the wolf pack changed - Jacob and Leah and Seth sort of break off. It felt a lot more comfortable. Part of why she leaves the pack in the first place is because she feels like she doesn't belong there. She just feels so out of place and constantly trying to prove herself and be one of them, which she's never gonna be; she's not a guy. So when they leave, the dynamic shifts, and it's like I'm with my best friend and my brother. We just feel like this close, tight-knit family.

Buzz: What's your relationship like with the wolf pack cast members off-screen?
JJ: I am very close to them, so I feel protective of them, and they feel protective of me. We keep in touch a lot and I'm sure that we'll continue to do so.

Buzz: You're not in the wedding scene, but did you get to see any of it shot?
JJ: That was tricky for me, because the wedding was shot toward the very end of filming, and literally every character except for me was in the wedding. I got to the point where I just started going to the set to hang out. But it was great; I saw everybody dressed up! I'm so glad that I did that, because it was just such a wonderful way to finish filming.

Fab Recap - Breaking Dawn's Glam Red-Carpet Style, Blair Waldorf's Vera Wang Wedding Dress, and More!

Marisa Tom — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:00:45 PST

With the stars of Breaking Dawn hitting the red carpet on both coasts, it's no wonder the excitement leading up to Friday's premiere was palpable. Between Kristen Stewart's jaw-dropping, leg-baring gowns and Nikki Reed and Ashley Greene's style battle, we've got enough Twilight trendsetting to go around. Add to the mix an exciting sneak peek of Blair Waldorf's stunning wedding dress, an exclusive interview with designer Rebecca Minkoff, super-cool (and personalized) holiday gift ideas, and Winter style survival musts, and it becomes pretty clear that this week was seriously jam-packed. Don't miss a moment of the action - click through for all the week's best scoops!