There was a time when the likes of George Clooney and Johnny Depp were the embodiment of the word heart-throb. But times have changed.


These days, ladies the world over – including the readers of hellomagazine.com – prefer something a little different when it comes to their leading men.


The response to this year’s most attractive man vote was unprecedented, with over half a million votes cast. And the likes of Brad Pitt and Daniel Craig didn’t get a look in when it came to the first and second placed men, Hugh Laurie and Robert Pattinson.


Just what is it about these two Brits which captivates hearts by the million? It’s not their looks alone. Though Hugh’s rugged aspect is easy on the eye, and there’s no denying former model Rob’s appeal, neither could be described as classically handsome.


Could it be for the characters they play? Robert has said: “Girls scream for Edward, not Robert. I still can’t get a date,” and perhaps he’s right.


While he passed virtually unnoticed as head boy Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter, once he began playing tortured and lovesick vampire Edward Cullen, female fans immediately started swooning.


Similarly, Hugh was known largely as a quirky comedy actor until his role as the gruff and authoritative Doctor Gregory House elevated him to sex symbol status.


While worldwide fame came knocking for Robert at a young age, Hugh didn’t achieve it until later in life.


But both share a certain humility and depth to their characters which proves a big draw.


In interviews, both come across as sharp and intelligent. Robert sings and writes songs (two of which actually appeared in the Twilight films) and has secret aspirations to be a pianist. Similarly, Hugh is an accomplished musician and has demonstrated his skills on the piano, guitar, drums, harmonica and saxophone several times in different TV series.


Hugh is extremely well read. He studied at Cambridge, and has other quirks to his character – like his love of vintage motorbikes. And the fact he’s a loving husband and father of three just adds to his appeal.


Similarly endearing is Robert’s constant declarations that he’s “not gorgeous” and his awkwardness with his new sex symbol status.


This is the guy who almost didn’t audition for Twilight when he found out the main character is supposed to be impossibly handsome, and who says he sometimes feels “like a blob”. There’s something refreshingly human about all that.

hmv exclusive hmv exclusive Edward sleeve

This next instalment of The Twilight Saga sees Bella Swan devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of werewolves, the ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.

With more of the passion, action and suspense that made Twilight a smash hit, The Twilight Saga: New Moon is a spellbinding follow-up to the international box office phenomenon.

Special Features:

• Fan Event Q&A with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Chris Weitz – CONTENT EXCLUSIVE TO THE UK
• Fandimonium – a look at the die-hard fans
• Team Jacob vs Team Edward: the ultimate love triangle
• Deleted scenes
• Edward goes to Italy
• Edward Fast Forward
• Jacob Fast Forward
• Interview with the Volturi
• Introducing the Wolfpack
• Becoming Jacob
• Edward goes to Italy
• Jacob fast forward
• Edward fast forward
• The beat goes on: the music of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”
• Frame by Frame: storyboards to screen

The Journey Continues: a 6-part making of documentary

• Life after Twilight
• Chris Weitz takes the helm
• The subtle details
• A look at production
• It’s not magic
• Ready for the World

Music Videos:

• Death Cab for Cutie: “Meet me on the Equinox”
• Anya Marina: “Satellite Heart”
• Muse: “I belong to you” behind the scenes rehearsal footage
• Mutemath: “Spotlight”

UK cost – $12.99

Order at the Source

I have the UK version of Little Ashes already….but of course I need the US version as well.  So I decided to go to Borders.com and order a copy for in store pick up.  What I found out was that Borders will not have them in store.  I tried again at Barnes and Noble and they do have it in the stores….

So my recommendation to you is – call or check online for in store availability before you try and purchase Little Ashes.

Available Only at Target – The Twilight Saga New Moon 3 Disc Deluxe Edition DVD with Bonus Collectible Film Cell. Included in this edition are the 2 Disc Special edition plus a third disc of never before seen content and a bonus collectible film cell- check back for further details. 2 Disc Special Edition contains over 70 minutes of special features including: revealing feature length commentary with Director Chris Weitz and Editor Peter Lambert; a riveting 6-PART DOCUMENTARY that takes you behind the scenes (Part 1: Life After Twilight; Part 2: Chris Weitz takes the helm; Part 3: The Subtle Details; Part 4: Time to Shine; Part 5: Tricks of the Trade; Part 6: Ready for the World); Band Rehersal Footage with Muse; and Music videos from Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina, and Mute Math!

In the second chapter of Stephenie Meyers best-selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. When Edward leaves in an effort to keep Bella safe, she tests fate in increasingly reckless ways in order to glimpse her love once more. But when shes saved from the brink by her friend, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), Bella will uncover mysteries of the supernatural world that will put her in more peril than ever before.

Priced at $26.99

Order at the Source

And about those pesky bloggers, perpetuating a maybe-romance with “Twilight” leading man Robert Pattinson?


“Hearsay is sometimes really awesome and sometimes really destructive,” she said. “I don’t care.”

And she hopes her latest big break could bring her to the attention of movie hunk Robert Pattinson.
She adds, “I have a crush on him and I met him last year in New York during his promotional tour for New Moon.”

Source

“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” with Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Directed by David Slade

Source

The top three were:

1. Hugh Laurie

2. Robert Pattinson

3. Roger Federer

Though, to be fair to Rob’s fans, the poll was extended even though he would have won with the original end date. What a shame.

To see the entire results, click here!

According to IMDB – Breaking Dawn has been moved to Pre-Production Status.   This status changed on January 22, 2010.

However – Breaking Dawn has not yet been added to Rob’s IMDB for upcoming films.

Source

Source

From the TwilightFB Twitter….

The New Moon DVD & Blu-Ray goes on pre-sale tomorrow (1/26)! Will you be buying it early?

Jude Law is looking forward to no longer playing Hollywood hearthrobs when he reaches 40.

The 37-year-old actor says he is reaching the end of his screen hunk status and it’s up to younger actors to take over the mantle.

He said: “I think it will be interesting to be old. It involves a lot of

possibilities. The future doesn’t frighten me at all. On the contrary, I am looking forward to it.

“If I have a look around at the moment I feel great relief because finally others are entering the limelight. Men like Robert Pattinson must now play the Adonis. For me it was always a restraint, a restriction.”

Source

Click here to do it now!

Thank you to rolodog4 from Rob’s IMDB message board for the heads up!