Cosmopolis
The Film: Probably the most eagerly hyped film at this year’s festival, and one of the supposed frontrunners for the Palme d’Or, Cosmopolis marks David Cronenberg’s return to the arena of the bizarre. Adapted from the novel by American author Don DeLillo, the film will follow Robert Pattinson’s young billionaire on a journey into darkness as he discovers his fortune has evaporated, and decides to cut loose from conventional society. Paul Giamatti, Juliette Binoche, Samantha Morton and Jay Baruchel round out a pleasingly offbeat cast.

Why We’re Excited: After a couple of enjoyable but conventional films in the form of A History Of Violence and Eastern Promises, we’re looking forward to seeing Cronenberg return to the outer-limits of big screen storytelling. Cosmopolis represents the director’s first self-penned script since 1999′s eXistenZ, and from the looks of the clips and trailers we’ve seen so far, it promises to be deliciously weird. It also stands to catapult Pattinson out of the clutches of the soul-sapping Twilight series into a role more deserving of his talents. Put simply, we can’t wait.

Robert Pattinson opted for a low key outing to celebrate his 26th birthday.

The scruffy Twilight star was dressed casually wearing a hoodie, hat and jeans as he joined friends at Claridge’s restaurant in London on May 13. The birthday boy was joined by pregnant pal Sienna Miller and Les Miserable actor Hugh Jackman.

Noticeably missing was his girlfriend, Kristen Stewart. Where was she?

Although Kristen is in London, the actress is busy promoting her latest flick, Snow White & The Huntsman. It’s possible that the camera-shy actress may have slipped in the back to avoid the paparazzi.

Up next, Pattinson heads off the Cannes for the premiere of his new film Cosmopolis. The film is about a wealthy bad boy, Eric Packer (Pattinson), who tries to get a haircut in New York City. But as he’s on his way, he encounters obstacles which keep him from getting his trim.

Look what Jen spotted on the block where near her Weight Watchers Meeting in Whitter, CA? haha!

Thanks staffer @jenniferklobus for the picture!

Actor Robert Pattinson turns 26 years-old-today!

He has tons to celebrate along with his birthday. Just this year he scored a People’s Choice Awards, was named one of Time Magazine’s most influential people, wrapped up his last scene on Twilight Breaking Dawn: Part 2 set and went on to star in some brand-new non Twilight films. We are so looking forward to Cosmopolis and Breaking Dawn – Part 2!

We hope Kristen helps him celebrate the day to the fullest extent – we can’t wait to see what Robert has in store for us over the next year!

Last year we brought you Rob’s best shirtless pics, and this year we’re celebrating his famous “running his hand thorough his mane of hair” move.

To celebrate Pattinson’s special day (and because he’s hot), Celebuzz put together the actor’s most sexiest shirtless moments. We must say he definitely has a body worth flaunting.

The Twilight heartthrob will also be hitting the big screen this year in his new movie Cosmopolis, which features more shirtless shots of Pattinson!

The film is about a wealthy bad boy, Eric Packer (Pattinson), who tries to get a haircut in New York City. But as he’s on his way, he encounters obstacles which keep him from getting his trim.

If Robert Pattinson was in the midst of a quarter-life crisis, we sure couldn’t tell.

The Twilight thesp, who celebrates his 26th birthday today, kind of ruled when it came to the young Hollywood scene during the last year (he was dubbed our own celeb of the year, after all), scooping up People’s Choice Awards and heating up things off-screen with co-star Kristen Stewart to boot.

And let’s just say Pattinson didn’t kick off the year leading up to his big 2-6 as one of Time Magazine’s most influential people for nothing.

Before the handsome star, who turned millions into Twihards, wrapped up his last scene on the Breaking Dawn: Part 2 set, Pattinson was busy wooing Stewart, canoodling with the starlet around the globe, and more local stomping grounds like Indio, Calif. for the Coachella Music Festival.

But, it wasn’t all X’s and O’s for the ubiquitous actor.

Pattinson geared up for a post-Twilight transformation, moving on from the hypnotizing heartthrob role that made him famous, to darker characters like a billionaire who nearly loses everything (along with his sanity) in one day in Cosmopolis (set to be released this year).

Along with Cosmopolis came Bel Ami, a romance flick in which he had quite the steamy scene with Christina Ricci.

Pattinson also went on to nab the role of a military interrogator who hunts down Saddam Hussein in a psychological thriller flick called Mission: Blacklist due to hit theaters next year.

And being the do-gooder that he is, Pattinson helped build a school for teen girls in Cambodia.

Needless to say, we can’t wait to see what the next 12 months have in store for R.Pattz.

And we’re hoping today’s celebration involves Stewart (lest we forget, he helped her ring in her 22nd birthday this year).

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Google translation:

Falcom Media is very pleased that David Cronenberg’s COSMOPOLIS in this year’s competition at the Cannes Film Festival celebrated its world premiere and it goes into the race for the Palme d’Or. In addition, the end of May David Cronenberg and starring Robert Pattinson coming to Germany to introduce COSMO POLIS in Berlin.

The official press screening at Cannes festival will be held on Friday 25 May at 08.30 clock in the hall instead of Lumière.

Eric Packer (Robert Pattinson) is a wealthy, unscrupulous and cynical speculators in the New Economy. He dreams of rough sex and gets worked on at-risk contracts. Traveling in a limousine to a hair appointment, his path leads him through the 47th Street across Manhattan. The heart of New York stands on that spring day in April 2000, just before total collapse. The American president is in town, violent anti-globalization move demonstrating in the streets and the Sufi rapper Brutha Fez is worn with great sympathy of his followers to the grave. Through the middle of this chaos Packer sneaks into his fortress rolling forward at a walking pace, without really coming forward – alternately accompanied by his bodyguards and security guards, his wife, his lover and his personal physician. At the end of this 24-hour odyssey through Manhattan, not just the city, but Packers will get life turned upside …

Avant-garde filmmaker David Cronenberg (“A Dark Desire,” “eXistenZ,” “Eastern Promises”) sent in his fascinating new work of Hollywood superstar Robert Pattinson (“Twilight”, “Water for Elephants”) on a bizarre journey to hell by an archaic New York-abysmal. In a post-modern chaos of sex, violence or insanity to play opposite Robert Pattinson Juliette Binoche (“Chocolat,” “Paris, je t’aime”) as a seductive mistress, Paul Giamatti (“Sideways”) as a dangerous killer, Samantha Morton (“The Messenger – The Last Message “) as a philosophical counselor, Sarah Gadon as distant wife and Mathieu Amalric (” The Diving Bell and the Butterfly “) as a crazed gunman. Grotesque, funny, wicked and clever adaptation of David Cronenberg COSMOPOLIS the novel of the American best-selling author Don DeLillo and create radical images of a new era.

Hey guys, Sunday is Robert Pattinson’s birthday, and we’re celebrating a bit early!

As the actor turns 26, he has a lot of great movie projects in the works like the upcoming fever-dream “Cosmopolis” and the war thriller “Mission: Blacklist.” He’s a busy guy—wanted by fans, press and casting directors—but he still manages to make time for those in need. From auctioning off kisses for a campaign against AIDS to donating thousands of dollars to fund charity projects, we’re honoring his big day by taking a look back at all the ways he inspires us!

1. While in France for the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, RPattz attended the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Cocktail Party where he auctioned off kisses to support the cause. Before host Sharon Stone started the bidding, Rob joked, “Starting at five dollars.” But Sharon knew he was worth a lot more than that and opened the bidding at $10,000, to which he added, “And if it goes well, maybe it’ll turn into something more.” We sure hope so because not one, but two bidders paid $20,000 for a meet-and-greet with Rob along with some smooches. Pucker up!

2. When a massive earthquake rocked the island of Haiti, a slew of stars came together in multiple cities to raise money during the live televised event, “Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief.” The money went towards medical care, food and city repairs. During the event Rob spoke about how the tragedy united the world in a singular cause and asked viewers to raise awareness and donate to the fund. “Unlike any other event in history, our world has been connected to this tragedy because of technology,” he said. “Join with those watching and see what they’re saying about something we all care deeply about—helping the Haitian people get back on their feet.”

3. In 2010, Rob donated the $80,000 he received from a charity auction to the GO Campaign to build a home dedicated to educating teenage girls in Cambodia. It was a Chicago family who shelled out the cash and won a meet-and-greet with the actor on the set of “Breaking Dawn.”

4. In 2011, he partnered with the charity again and offered up a private screening of “Breaking Dawn – Part 1″ for 20 people the night before it hit theaters. Those in attendance also took home a “Twilight” swag bag including signed posters, a replica of Bella’s wedding ring and more. If only Donald Trump agreed to be our sugar daddy. Hey, the money would go to a good cause because we’d just bid on charity auctions like this all day!

5. According to Look to the Stars, back in September 2011, Rob gave money to a homeless street performer in Los Angeles. Luke Jones, who happened to witness the act of kindness, reported the actor returned a few minutes later and gave the man an acoustic guitar. “The busker was totally shell-shocked. He had no idea who Robert was—I think he thought the guitar was stolen,” Luke explained. “He was looking left and right, half expecting the police to arrest him.”

Well done, RPattz! We hope the good karma returns to you 10-fold on your special day. Happy birthday!