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There’s a poster size electonic display thing in this terminal at jfk that occasionally flashes the details cover… Not a bad way 2 spend the morning!

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Via issue 6, 2010…


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From the February 25, 2010 issue.


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From the March 8th, 2010 issue.


Thanks to Gossip_dance for the scan!

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VACATIONS FROM THE VAMPIRE

The most famous bloodsucker from movie theater is now an absolutely normal guy. The kind that dies and has family issues … and what issues! Robert Pattinson comes to theaters this month with a new character – and lots of expectations!

In Remember Me, RobPattz plays Tyler Roth, a young rebel that has a difficult relationship with his father (Pierce Brosnan) since his family was torn apart, after his brother’s suicide. Tyler is constantly disappointed with life until he met Ally (Emilie De Ravin) and fell in love. The power love can have in people’s life is the plot that comes in theaters worldwide on March 12. At the age of 23, Rob didn’t turn out to be snobbish by all the Twilight fans by being friendly and available – even with his shyness – like in the beginning of his career. But he continues to be surprised by some of the random facts of life – like for example, when he bought a cap written “Long Beach” in Tokio! His charm and easygoing temper didn’t disappeared with his huge beard, that was grown for his next work, the movie Bel Ami. In this interview from Atrevida straight from London, the Hollywood’s sweetheart talked about his new movie, the pressure of success, the fans harassment and music.

How do you want to be remembered?

(laughs) I don’t know, I think the only thing I can think about is that I feel terrible for my family. I really don’t know how I want to be remembered. In some cases, I would preferred to not be remembered at all, just completely forgotten.

You said in Cannes that Remember Me is the most personal movie for you, and you’re playing yourself in it. Can you talk a little bit more about it?

That was before we did it. I was very much involved with the pre-production, and the movie really changed. In fact, I was trying to bring a character much closer to me as possible, but as the work was in development, it got a lot different.

So, what changed?

What initially attracted me was the fact that it wasn’t a regular young character. In almost every movie you see these idealized “guys”, witch it isn’t true. Either they’re cliché or then a stereotype. And Tyler isn’t like that. I think there was a blank screen and I wanted to turn him the more complex I could.

Your character is the rebel kind. How much in common are you with him?

I don’t think he’s that much of a rebel. Maybe he does certain things in small situations – like when he goes to school and confronts his sister’s bully – which I think I would do it, if it happened to me. On the other hand, I think he’s more less concerned than I am.

You didn’t go through a difficult moment in your early 20s like your character. It’s normally a complicated phase in life when you’re confused …

I tried to show from the point of view when you enter teenage years and get really focus at being individualistic, you make sure to put your identity in something, not accepting just being part of the world. I think there’s a moment in your early 20s that you start to think it’s okay to be part of the world. I felt that when I was 22. When I was younger, I had this obsession everything I was feeling was false.

How do you mean?

When you’re sad, you’re not indeed sad, but, yeas, pretending to yourself.

In the first conversation between Tyler an Ally (Emilie De Ravin), he’s really persistent. Do you approach girls like that too?

(Laughs) No, not at all. Sometimes, depends who the person is. Normally it doesn’t work for me, I’m not that good at it. I can’t even remember the last time I asked a girl on a date, that I went to her and said I wanted a date. I think I’d never done that. I think I’m different then Tyler in that sense.

And is it harder now that you’re famous?

I’m more aware now, not just for the fear of failing, but, too, for the fear of succeed. Anyway, you hope for that. It’s hard.

What do you do if a girl turns you down, like in the movie?

I tell her: “Do you know how many girls would like to do it, you idiot!” (Laughs)

Are you single now?

(Laughs and smiles)

You’re THE guy right now and everybody talks about Robert Pattinson. Do you get paranoid, crazy or do you like it?

I want to have control over it all the time, but it’s impossible. That’s the kind o dilemma I ended up having. It’s cool, sometimes, because I get to do movies like this one, one that I was involved in the process of making the movie, from the beginning to the end. I think not many actors have that opportunity.  So, it was very interesting for me, but I get paranoid.

Leonardo Di Caprio used to do small, independent movies, so he did Romeo and Juliet and Titanic, which became one of the biggest movies of all time. He said another version of his appeared, the one the media created about him. Later, he revealed he had to wait for “this monster to die” so he’d be able to recapture his career. What do you think about that?

He was nominated for the Oscar when he was very young and always wanted to be an actor. The situation now is a little different for me. I was making independent little movies. I think I feel a little of what he said, and the annoying part of all the harassment is that I can’t really learn. The learning process as an actor decreases, because  you can’t do, without a judgment, things that people don’t want to watch or small roles. That’s what creates much more pressure, it goes against you. There are only negative things on being pressured when you’re trying to act.

Do you feel pressured?

Yes. It’s weird. There was a lot of pressure on me on set. It wasn’t that bad, I knew I was making a small movie, but what worries me is how people are going to conceive my choice. The only thing to do is wait for people to watch it without any influence, like any other movie.

What kind of reviews had upset you in the past?

I didn’t like the way they talked about New Moon , because I think I was criticized for being part of a franchise. When something is so up high, it’s inevitable that there will be something against it, and I think the reviews came from that context. I think Chris Weitz (director of New Moon) is an amazing director and I really liked the movie. I’ve been having a lot of luck, but unfortunately people judge what is trendy.

What was the weirdest thing you’ve read about yourself and when did you stop reading about you?

Sometimes, when I do interviews, I check what they’ve been writing. I remember one time someone said I was going to be a dad. It was in the cover of some magazine or something.

(PS: In the magazine it WAS written down that they said he was gonna be a dad, but as we know, they said that he was pregnant!)

If you had 24 hours to be an unknown person, what would you do?

Actually, nothing. It’s weird to go back to London, because I can walk around and do normal things. I didn’t realize that. If I knew, I’d be back here sooner!

Isn’t it because of the beard?

I guess so.

Are you going to stay that way?

I’m working here in London and I’m gonna see if they let me stay this way. I’d like to do a screen test without anyone knowing who I am.

How are you preparing yourself to work in Bel Ami?

I have to gain a little weight. I don’t think they’ll let me gain too much tough, since I have to shoot the other Twilight movie, but i’ll have to look a little older. My character, George de Roy, spent six years drinking a lot, so I want to have a little wild look.

In what way did success change you?

I moved do United States. I’ve always thought it would be like it was here in England. I spent Christmas here and it was much calmer, different from what I thought. Over there, I think things are different – I really can’t do anything. I just don’t want to sell news. I don’t have any interest on those people on the cover of gossip magazines, because it’s possible to hide. And anyone who goes out and get caught by the paparazzi, it always seems to be someone annoying, or just deluded.

Cannes Festival was crazy for you last year …

It’s even funny to go out there in the crowd – and we only have two security guys who kick everyone as we walk. It’s nice, but, at the same time, you think: ‘Why am I doing this?’. I don’t want people to find that interesting – you don’t even say anything, and people go crazy.

And does it get intense sometimes?

Sometimes. Normally is quiet, is just handling with crowd. You’re walking down the streets and then, out of nowhere, 20 people come eagerly running after you and it doesn’t matter who it is – teenagers or not – it’s still intense. It’s an odd experience and you tend to get a little paranoid with the whole thing. You look around everywhere when you’re walking down the streets, just in case you get ‘attacked’ by teenagers!

What was the most intense situation you’ve been through?

Filming in Italy was incredible; it was the most intense experience I’ve been through. We were shooting and almost all of the extras, about 60% of the people, were fans being the extras. So, there was this crowd of fans and I had to take my shirt off in front of them. It was the most bizarre thing I’ve done.

So, your reality is to runaway to inside hotel rooms and kitchen bars?

In Los Angeles, yes. In London, it’s weird, but I’m having virtually a normal life.

What do you like to do for fun in London?

In the past three years I’ve been so little here, but I used to live in Soho, so I knew everybody. But, since I came back, all the places I used to hang out are closed.

What actors do you admire for the work and attitude?

Joaquin Phoenix and Ryan Gosling.

You play piano and other instruments. Have you ever been part of a band?

I played in a small band called Bad Girls, when I was a teenager. It was a long time ago. Almost all of my friends are musicians and have bands, so, from time to time, I play with them.

Do you feel like having a career in music?

I like the Idea of writing and working with soundtracks. I don’t think I have the guts to have my own album.

Probably you’d be in the musical industry if it wasn’t for you dad. Is it true he told you to do theater?

It’s true, but it’s just because he saw a bunch of pretty girls going to the theater and Said: ‘Rob, you should go there.’ That was the motive and I work with it!

And you didn’t have any Idea that Twilight was going to change your life?

Actually, I think that no one who worked in Twilight thought this was gonna happen. Maybe because it’s not a typical teen movie.

Do you like fashion?

I like Marc Jacobs. I ended up wearing his clothes in every premiere, since it’s the only thing that fits me well. I usually like random clothes, second-handed ones. I don’t go to the mall, shopping for clothes and I always use the same things.

Do you go to runways and sit in the front row?

I don’t think i’d do that, it would be too embarrassing. I can’t do it. My friends would go: ‘What are you doing? Are you nuts?’ (Laughs)

Page 56 – Photo – ‘Next to the actress Emilie De Ravin’

Page 57 – Photos (in order as they appear)

Photo 1 – ‘Ruby Jerins plays the handsome’s little sister’

Photo 2 – ‘With Emilie and Pierce Brosnan’

Photo 3 – ‘Fake injuries for the movie’

Page 57 – The text in the Pink Box.

‘The guy is good, and the camera loves him.’

That was the way the actor Pierce Brosnan, famous for his role in the 007 movies, describes Rob Pattinson. Brosnan talked about it with us, personally, when we asked him why the British has so many successes. ‘He has a good heart and also work ethic. Robert worked hard in this movie. He really came and surprised. I hope he has a lot of success from Remember Me, because it’s his time.’ Completed Brosnan, who was amazed by RPattz work dedication. For those who thought Rob was limited by Edward Cullen … message given!

Page 58 – Photos (in order as they appear)

Photo 1 – ‘no title put’

Photo 2 – ‘A fan invades the shooting scene and grabbed the star while shooting … Luck girl!’

Photo 3 – ‘The couple’s full of love scene’.

Photo 4 – ‘no title put’

Page 59 – Text in the Pink Box

Romance danger

In the movie Remember Me, Robert Pattinson plays Tyler, a young man who goes through some family tragedy and has a hard relationship with his father. In the middle of all the issues, he falls in Love with Ally (Emilie De Ravin) and, due to some troubled situations he’s going through, is in doubt if he should or shouldn’t face this relationship.

Have you ever stopped to wonder that this can happen to any girl? Suddenly, she starts dating this guy and, out of nowhere, he begins to have serious personal problems (like the death of someone deeply close, the parents separation, etc.). How to deal with that? The best you can do is not let his pain get to you in the same level it does to him. You gotta be in good terms to be able to help him in this so difficult moment. At the same time, you need to support him, try listening to him, comforting him, and allowing him to express his feelings. Try not to judge, but don’t accept everything he says or wants to do just because he’s going through some tough time. Otherwise, he can abuse your good will, even unconsciously and, with time, you’re gonna end up being an indispensable person to him. In a negative way.

Even though you’re very much in love with him, it’s not okay he has that kind of relationship towards you, and with that, it can let you not have a personal life, of how needy he’ll be for your presence. Besides, it’s not nice to date a guy that manipulates you or enjoys playing the victim all the time, right?

The best of all is to love someone who love us back and always make our self esteem up high, and ready to help who we love. Think about that!

Page 80 – Left side of the mag.

Above the pictures of Edward, Bella and Jacob – ‘Check out some love triangles from fiction that make success:’

Below the picture: ‘From the Twilight Saga, the characters Edward, Bella and Jacob.’

The cover: ‘The return of our Robert. In vacation from the vampire, he rests away from the fans harassment, says he’s not good at flirting and talks about his new movie.’

Page 10 – web section.

Remember me – photo gallery of Robert Pattinson’s new movie”

We would like to thank Luciana T. for sending in these scans AND translations. Please DO NOT take without proper sourcing back to Spunk-Ransom.com and Luciana T. for her inkind contribution!

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LIFE & STYLE
Flirting with other women

- Whispering sweet nothings on the plane from London to NYC (says a looker)
- He asked for Kristen on the red carpet
- Humiliating Kristen in public by flirting with 3 other women (RM After Party)
- Kristen made a scene at the After Party infront of everyone

LOL

BRAVO
“I used to be a rowdy!”

It’s an interview but I am not quite sure about the reliability. Some things seem out of context.
So, I’ll only post a few quotes & don’t translate the whole thing.

“I can relate to the anger at life & himself” (about playing Taylors aggresive side)
” I used to be involved in fights in London’s Pubs. I didn’t notice the quarrel until someone hit me straight in the face.”
“I destroy things when I am angry but I try to rein my temper.”
“I hate it when people have prejudices, when they try to pigeonhole me.”
“There’s not ONE amazing moment in life. It’s about several moments – you have to relish those.”

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New Zealand Herald

Rating: 4/5
Verdict: Solid performances and a sassy script make this more interesting than your average predictable love story.

Twilight star Robert Pattinson proves he’s more than just every teenage girl’s favourite vampire with an intense performance in this smart and engaging romantic drama.

It’s a touching love story full of sentiment, reminding us to make the most of every day and to treasure those we love – a theme hammered home by a startling, unexpected ending.

It’s this twist for which Remember Me will mostly be talked about, regardless of whether you think it’s a breathtaking addition or a cheap ploy. Before this blindside, however, there’s an angst-filled young love affair to enjoy, largely thanks to the strong on-screen chemistry between Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin (Claire from Lost).

Without the pale complexion and red lipstick, it’s easier to see why teens swoon over Pattinson. As Tyler, he’s brooding, intelligent and sexy; a lost soul weighted down by the suicide of his older brother and a strained relationship with his wealthy father (Pierce Brosnan).

Living rough in a grotty New York apartment with his annoying but loyal best friend Aidan (Tate Ellington), Tyler spends his days working in a bookshop and keeping an eye on his little sister (Ruby Jerins). Essentially though he’s just a lost soul trying to find some meaning in his life, often at the bottom of a beer bottle.

His saviour comes in the form of Ally (de Ravin), a young college student he asks out principally to annoy her cop father (Chris Cooper); a dubious beginning which will come back to haunt Tyler. The two fall in love, drawn together by the fact Ally too has suffered great tragedy. Apart from Aidan who just rambles in an attempt to lighten the mood, there’s some nice, genuine scripting that offers somewhat more than the normal romantic film banter. Even when it does get a little cheesy, such as a water fight while washing the dishes on the second date, Ally’s character acknowledges it, making the cliched scene forgivable.

The characters verge on being contrived, but Remember Me is, thankfully, grittier and more realistic than other romantic dramas (such as the adaptations of Nicholas Spark’s novels The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, and Nights in Rodanthe), and while Pattinson will find his fanbase is still mostly made up of females, plenty of them will now be over 16.

Cast: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin
Director: Allen Coulter
Running time: 112 mins
Rating: M (Violence, Offensive Language & Sex Scenes)

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Kristen and Rob are in this month’s Mexican edition of Twist magazine. Big thanks to Pamela for sending the scans over. I bought the magazine over a week ago and haven’t been able to scan it, so thanks to her now I don’t have to! ;)

Here’s the translation of Rob’s interview. I’m trying to remember if it’s new or old. Kristen’s interview I’m pretty sure it’s old, so I won’t translate it until I check first. The intro sounds the same as in other magazine, but some of her answers sound new, so you’ll have to wait a bit for that one, hope you don’t mind.

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A few days before the premiere of Remember Me, Robert Pattinson is scared. His new movie doesn’t have the billion dollar machine beehind it as Twilight does. The movie is intimate, simple and Robert is particularly scared of not making mountains of money this time because he dreads people will think he’s done if he doesn’t. The dice are still on the air for this one, all bets are on. We just have to wait and see how faithful his fanbase is, if luck is still on his side and justhow fleeting the Pattinson phenomenon is.

After seeing this movie I just have to ask: how do you want to be remembered?
I don’t want to be remembered in any particular way. For many reasons, I prefer to go unnoticed and that my death is something completely clean so nobody has to feel bad about it.

You’ve said that Remember Me is the most personal project you’ve ever done.
Yes, because I’ve become involved in every aspect of the movie. I thought I could play this character as close as possible to me, but as soon as I got into the role I realized that we’re very different.

Do you regret getting so immersed in the role?
In a way I do, yes. Because I had an idea in mind of how I wanted to play him before making the movie, and in the end I played a completely different character. I always forget that scripts change once you start shooting. I’ve tried to give the best of me and the final result is not what I expected. Still it’s been a great experience for me because I’ve learned so much.

Your character is rebellious, do you relate to him?
Yes, but what happens is that the character reminds me more of my sister and her friends. They were my inspiration when it came to playing the character.

Have you had a personal crisis now that you’re in your twenties?
Of course! We’ve all lived our adolescence like it was some sort of period of freedom and we don’t accept the world like it is, but when you reach 20 or 21 years old you realize that you have adapt yourself and accept reality. There’s no teenager that ddoesn’t have an identity crisis. When I was 22 I got that crisis when I thought I wasn’t young anymore, and I obsessed with thinking that I was a fake for playing characters that have nothing in common with me. Luckily I’m over that phase.

How do you live knowing that everybody wants a piece of you?
The most important thing is to take controlof your life, trying to control it asmuch as you can. On one hand, you have fans chasing you, photographers, and that can make you feelanxious, but at the same time you have the luck of being offered amazing projects like Remember Mem which was the project that I wanted for solong and not many actors had access to it. But I have to confess, so much attention makes you paranoid.

Are you afraid of being who you are?
Of course! Now I’m so aware of every stepI take, I have less freedom too, I can’t afford to make a mistake, butI’m also afraid of being successful. I end uplosing either way.

Many people say that your career is taking off exactly like Leonardo Di Caprio’s career after Titanic, what do you think about that?
It’s weird because I’m starting to work in many independent movies and DiCpario was nominated for an Oscar when he was like 11 (NOTE from Vale: He was actually 19, for What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, 1993.). The situation is different. He always knew he wanted to be an actor, and I just had the opportunity come to me by chance. The downside is that with somuch attention around me I feel like I don’t have the opportunity to learn like he learned when he was a kidi n Hollywood, and I have to guide myself with my better judgement and my team’s.

The pressure of being Robert Pattinson must be very strong, being an actor expected to make millions and millions of dollars now. You’re almost a brand now.
I can’t deny that tthat’s the true monster and it doesn’t work in my favor, it works against me. I mean, the more people think they know me, the more I want to hide and identify myself with other things. People ask me a lot if I’m afraid of being type cast, but what really scares me ismaking a bunch of money with just one character, because it will limit my career. In Hollywood is all about the box office results. As soon as you make a movie that bombs, a lot of people are going to label you and say you’re done. And I don’t think that’s fair, because not everything you make is going to turn into gold, and I definitely want to choose movies with different colors.

What kind of movies do you want to make?
I would make only small movies, however that can lead to me being unemployed in ten years. So I have to think carefully about every step I take. I know I can’t completely turn my back to blockbuster movies.

Is there an actor that you look up to?
Joaquin Phoenix, and Ryan Gosling has done great movies. But Joaquin is my hero because all his cards are wild, and he doesn’t care what people think about him or the industry.

Now tell me the truth… are you single?
And with that we’re done (laughs), am I single?

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How would you like to be remembered?
(laughs) I don’t know, the only thing I can think about is that I feel bad about my family. I really don’t know how I’d like to be remembered. Sometimes, I wish I wasn’t remembered at all, just forgotten.


You said in Cannes that Remember Me is the most personal movie you ever made and that you were playing yourself. Can you talk about that?
I said that before I made the movie. I was working in pre-production and the movie changed a lot. In fact, I was trying to bring the character closer to me, but as filming developed, the it became very different.


What changed?
What initially brought me to the part was the fact he wasn’t a common young character. In almost all movies, the “good guy” is idealized, what is not the reality. They’re the -cliche of a character or a stereotype. Tyler is not like that. I think there was a blank screen and I was trying to make him more complex.


Your character is a “rebel”. Do you think you are like him?
I dont think he’s a rebel. Maybe sometimes he does things in some situations – like when he goes to his sister’s school and confronts the people that attacked her – that I would do if it had happened to me. But I also think he’s much more carefree than me.


You didnt go through tough times like your character, in your early 20s. That usually is a complicated time in life when you’re confused…
I tried to play this from a point of view of when you first start your adolescence and stay too focused on being individualistic. You make it a point to stamp your individuality into something, not accepting to just be part of the world. I think there’s a time in your twenties where people start to think that it’s okay to be part of the world. That’s what I felt when I was 22. When I was younger, I had this obsession that everything I was feeling was false.


How so?
When you’re sad you aren’t really sad. You’re just pretending to yourself.


When Tyler and Ally (Emilie de Ravin) first meet, he’s very persistent. Are you like that with girls too?
(laughs) No, not at all. Sometimes, depends on who the person is. Usually it doesn’t work for me, I’m not good in those things. I barely can remember the last time I asked a girl out, that I told her I wanted to go on a date with her. I think I never did that. I think I’m different from Tyler in that way.


What do you do when a girl doesn’t want to go out with you, like in the movie?
I say: “Do you have any idea how many girls would want to go out with me, you idiot” (laughs)


Are you single now?
(laughs)
You’re THE guy right now. Everyone talks about Robert Pattinson. Do you get paranoid or do you like that?


I wish I could control that, but it’s impossible. I’m always on a dilemma. It’s nice, sometimes, because I end up doing movies like this, where I’m involved with it from the beginning to the end. Many actors don’t have the chance to do that. That was great for me, but I get paranoid too.


Leonardo DiCaprio used to make small independent movies, then he made Romeo+Juliet and Titanic, that became one of the biggest movies of all time. He said that another version of him appeared, the one that the media created. Later, he revealed that he had to wait “that monster die” to get back to his career. What do you think of that?
He was nominated for an Oscar when he was really young and always wanted to be an actor. It’s a little different with me. I was making independent movies. I think I feel some of the things he said and the most annoying thing about all the attention is that I can’t really learn. The process of learning, as an actor, decreases, cause you can’t do, without jugdement, things that people don’t wanna watch and small roles. That’s what creates much more pressure, that goes completely against you. There are only negative things that come with being pressured when you’re trying to act.


Do you feel pressured?
Yes. It’s weird. There were a lot of expectations on me on the set. It wasn’t so bad, I knew I was making a small movie, but what worries me is how people will undertand my choice. The only thing to do is hope that people will watch the movie, like any other movie without preconseived notions.


What kind of reviews made you upset in the past?
I didn’t like the way people talked about “New Moon”, because I think I was judged for being part of a franchise. When something is so hyped, it’s inevitable to have this movement against it, and I think the criticisms came in this context. I think Chris Weitz is an incredible director and I really liked the movie. I’ve been very lucky, but unfortunately, people jugde what’s currently mainstream.


What is the weirdest thing you ever read about yourself?
Sometimes, when I’m going to do interviews, I check what people have been writing. I remember once a magazine said I was pregnant. It was on the cover.


If you had 2 hours to be a non famous person, what would you do?
Nothing, actually. It’s weird to go back to London because there I can walk around and do normal things. It took me a while to notice that. If I had noticed that sooner I would’ve come back here a while back.


Do you think it’s because of the beard?
Yeah, I think so.


Do you plan on keeping the beard?
I’m working here in London and I’ll see if they let me keep it. I’d like to do an audition without people knowing who I am.


How are you getting ready for you role in Bel Ami?
I have to gain some weight. I think they won’t let me gain a lot of weight because we’re going to start shooting Breaking Dawn, but I’ll have to look a little older. My character, Georges Deroy, spent 6 years of his life drinking heavily, so I want to look a bit wild for this role.


How did fame changed you?
I moved to the USA. I’ve always thought it would be like it is in England. I came to spend Christmas (in London) and everything was calm, different than I thought it would be. I think things are way different there – I really can’t do anything. I just don’t want to make the news. I don’t have any interest in those people who are on the cover of gossip magazines, because it is possible to hide. And everyone who goes out and gets caught by a paparazzi always looks like someone who’s boring or something.


Cannes was a bit crazy for you last year…
It is quite funny to go in the middle of the crowd – and our only 2 bodyguards have to kick people while we’re trying to walk through them. It’s cool, but at the same time you think “why am I doing this?”. I don’t want people to think that that’s interesting – you don’t even need to say anything and people go crazy.


Are there times when it gets too intense?
Sometimes. Usually dealing with crowds isn’t a problem. You’re walking on the street and, suddenly, 20 people come running after you and, it doesn’t matter who they are – kids or not – it’s still intense. It’s a weird experience and you get a little bit paranoid because of that. You just walk on the streets looking around and checking if you’re going to get “attacked” at any moment.


What was the most intense situation you’ve ever been through?
Shooting New Moon in Italy was unbelievable, it was the most intense situation I’ve ever experienced. I think 60% of our extras were fans. There was this crowd of fans and I had to take my shirt off in front of them. It was the most bizarre thing I’ve ever done.


So your current reality is to run and hide inside bars and hotels?
In Los Angeles, yeah. And it’s bizarre but in London I’m living a normal life.


What do you like to do in London?
In the last 3 years I didn’t get to spend much time in here, but I used to live in Soho, so I knew everyone. But, since I came back, I realized that most of the places I used to go are closed now.


What actors you admire for their talent and attitude?
Joaquin Phoenix and Ryan Gosling


You play piano and other instruments. Have you ever been in a band?
When I was younger I used to be part of a small band called Bad Girls. It was a long time ago. Almost all of my friends are musicians and have bands, so I play with them sometimes.


Do you want to be a musician?
I like the idea of writing and making soundtracks. I don’t think I’d be brave enough to make a solo album.


If it wasn’t for your father, you’d probably be in the music industry. Is it true he told you to be an actor?
It’s true, because he saw a bunch of pretty girls and said “Rob, you should go there”. That’s what motivated me to be an actor!


You didn’t have any idea Twilight would change your life?
Actually, I don’t think anyone involved in Twilight thought this would happen. Maybe because it wasn’t another teen movie.


Are you into fashion?
I like Marc Jacobs. I wore some clothes from his line in almost every premiere because I think they’re the only ones who look good on me. I usually like cheap clothes. I don’t go shopping for clothes so I always end up wearing the same ones.


Do you go to fashion shows?
I wouldn’t do that, it would be too embarrassing. My friends would say “what are you doing? Have you lost your mind?” (laughs)

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