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Robert Pattinson Braves the LA Rain
With his hair flailing all over the place, Robert Pattinson was spotted braving the rain in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday afternoon (November 26).
Doing his best to keep dry, the "Twilight" star was shielded from the downpour by an umbrella...
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Twilight Director Gearing Up for Sequel
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does anyone have a link to watch "how to be" online?
i really want to see it and it's not playing at any film festivals close to me...or on the same continent...
so if you do have a link to watch it online, PLEASE post it
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Who are the breakout stars of 2008?
EW has assembled a list of the:
It includes actors and musicians-
Robert Pattinson (who until reading this article it totally slipped me by that he too played Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter films)
Demi Lovato
Russell Brand
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Is it just me, or do you think the Twilight movie is going to be pretty cheesy?
i know, i know..There will probably be alot of controversy over this topic, but i mean, dont you agree that every great book is practically ruined or at least your image of what it was in your head before the movie is completely trashed after watc...
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Early life
Pattinson was born in London, England. He became involved in amateur theatre through the Barnes Theatre Company. After some backstage experience there, he took on acting roles. He caught the attention of an acting agent in a production of Tess of the D'Urbervilles, and began looking for professional roles. Since then he has performed in an amateur version of Macbeth at the Old Sorting Office Arts Centre, as well as trying his hand at modeling.
Career
He had supporting roles in the made for television film Ring of the Nibelungs in 2004, and in director Mira Nairâs Vanity Fair, although his scenes in the latter were deleted, and only appear on the DVD version. In May 2005 he was slated to appear in a the UK premiere of The Woman Before at the Royal Court Theatre, but was fired shortly before the opening night and was replaced by Tom Riley.
Later that year he played Cedric Diggory in the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Consequently, he was named that year's British Star of Tomorrow by Times Online. He also has more than once been touted as the next Jude Law.
Pattinson appeared in the advertising campaign for Hackett's Autumn 2007 collection. He has lead roles in the the forthcoming feature films Little Ashes, in which he plays Salvador DalÃ, How To Be, an independent British comedy, and the short film The Summerhouse. Pattinson will also play Edward Cullen in the upcoming movie Twilight, based on Stephenie Meyer's bestselling novel of the same name, which is set to be released on November 21, 2008 in North America.
Trivia
Is an excellent musician playing guitar and keyboards.
Attended Harrodian private school in London.
He has two older sisters, Lizzy and Victoria.
Remains close friends with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) co-stars, Stanislav Ianevski and Katie Leung.
Was taught how to scuba dive for his role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
Sports: Football(soccer), Skiing, Snowboarding, and more.
Acting Inspiration: Jack Nicholson.
Was ranked #23 on Moviefone's 'The 25 Hottest Actors Under 25'(2008).
Chosen by the Hollywood Film Festival Award Committee as the recipient of the 2008 New Hollywood Award.
Awarded Best Actor 2008 at the Strasbourg Film festival for his performance as Art in the film How To Be.
One sister, Lizzy, 25, had a top ten hit with the band Aurora. The other, Victoria, 27, works in advertising.
Most of his earnings from his first acting job - a supporting role in the television film the Ring of the Nibelungs - went on paying his own fees at The Harrodian School in Barnes.
Filmography
Twilight (2008/I) (completed) .... Edward Cullen
Little Ashes (2008) .... Salvador DalÃ
How to Be (2008) .... Art
The Summer House (2008) .... Richard
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) .... Cedric Diggory
The Bad Mother's Handbook (2007) (TV) .... Daniel Gale
The Haunted Airman (2006) (TV) .... Toby Jugg
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) .... Cedric Diggory
Ring of the Nibelungs (2004) (TV) .... Giselher
Awards
Hollywood Film Festival
2008 Won Hollywood Film Award New Hollywood
Vanity Fair (2004) (uncredited) .... Older Rawdy Crawley








