15 Things About Robert Pattinson

Hollywood.com reporter Katie Bain was on set of New Moon and here is her hilarious and quite ROBsessed report.


15 Things I Learned About Robert Pattinson on the 'New Moon' Set

RPattz didn’t talk to me. (No one is more disappointed than I am). Here’s everything (like, everything) I picked up from stalking him around the New Moon set for two days:


1.
Robert Pattinson is a sugar hound. There was a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups wrapper on the seat of Pattinson’s on-set chair and a can of Coke on the armrest. I toyed with the idea of stealing the items for some cash on eBay, but both were gone the next time I walked by. Did he finish them? Throw the rest away? We’ll never know. I drew the line at digging through his garbage.

2. Like the rest of the cast, Pattinson’s canvas director’s chair had his character’s name (that would be “Edward Cullen”) embroidered on the backrest. On Robert’s chair, however, “Edward Cullen” was covered with yellow tape, on which “ROBERT” was written in bold black marker. Seems our fantasy boy likes to keep things "real."

3. I watched Kristen Stewart, Ashley Greene and Robert film a scene in the Volturri lair. During this dramatic play-by-play, Robert wears an ankle-length maroon cloak very bathrobe in its design. It appeared to be velvet, but I couldn’t get close enough to touch him. It. I mean it.

4. Edward’s presence in the novel as a disembodied voice in Bella’s head clearly wouldn’t do for fans hungry for some larger-than-life RPattz on the big screen. The filmmakers recognized that a largely Pattinson-less New Moon would do little to satisfy fans; therefore, Edward appears to Bella in vision form. Sexy, sexy vision form.

5. Shooting these vision scenes required a massive (think warehouse-wall-sized) green screen and a camera on tracks that slowly zoomed in towards our boy. I got to watch Robert film one of these apparitions, and while he didn’t actually utter any lines, he did display a series of intense facial expressions. He also sported a very dapper gray suit.

6. Robert seemed ultra-eager to end his work day while filming some of this apparition work. After a particular take, Pattinson consulted with director Chris Weitz. A synopsis:

Weitz: (While inaudible, the director seems to be telling our star that another take is necessary.)

RP: “No! It’s fine, it’s fine!”

Weitz: (Inaudible speaking. Gesturing.)

RP: “F--k.”(Walks back to the set. Steps on his mark. The dolly rolls towards him. RPattz makes a pained-looking face. Weitz yells "Cut!" The whole process takes about seven seconds.)

7. Robert is friendly with his fans. When Rachelle Lefevre, who plays the villainous Victoria, introduced her little sister to the star, he seemed generally affable, shaking her hand and flashing a big smile. Then he laughed, and I think an angel somewhere got its wings.

8. Robert is alarmingly, nerve-wrackingly handsome in person. He also seems to have some sort of gravitational pull, as every woman on set, not limited to, but certainly including me, inched closer to him as covertly as possible when he was in the vicinity. He didn’t seem to care or notice.

9. The picture below (from the March 2009 issue of GQ) hangs in the New Moon production office at Vancouver Sound Studios:


There were also pictures of him coming out of the printer as I walked by it. Literally. Everyone in the buzzy office seemed to be as dazzled by him just as we, of the general population, are -- especially the harem of young, attractive women working there.

10. I stood behind Stephenie Meyer while watching Pattinson, Stewart, Ashley Greene, Michael Sheen, Cameron Bright and Dakota Fanning film a scene in the Volturri lair. It went a little something like this:

Edward, Bella and Alice stand in front of the Volturri. Edward, looking many gray shades of haggard, takes a dramatic step toward the vampires and seems to hit an invisible wall. He crumbles to the ground, writhing in pain. Alice, wearing red gloves, crouches down to tend to him.

Bella: “Stop, stop! Try it on me. Just stop hurting him!”

This scene was done at least five times, and despite it taking place on the other side of the set’s massive wall, I could hear the thud of Pattinson’s body hitting the ground each time. There’s no way this felt good. The man suffers for his art.

11. Robert has the confident, swaggering walk of a guy that does well for himself with the ladies. This success surely isn’t hurt by his carved physique, which I was able to thoroughly assess, as Rob’s cloak/robe was tied loosely enough to expose his chest. Although it was painted a vampiric shade of white, it was worth the risk of getting bit for.

12. Regardless of the international pandemonium he causes, Rob is, according to co-star Lafevre, really just a humble, friendly guy.

She says, “Twilight was a very ego-less set, and the thing that’s really a relief is that everyone has stayed the same way. Outside we may be able to go outside and just get in a cab, whereas Rob has to do CIA-evasive maneuvers to meet at the same restaurant, but when we get to the restaurant and we sit down, everything is exactly the same.”

13. People cater to the boy. One of the stage managers made a point of putting together a plate of food for Robert so he wouldn’t miss a meal while filming, saying: “Just tell me what Robert wants, and I’ll set it aside for him.”

This must be what it’s like to be treated like a movie star, as no one offered me anything to eat.

14. Even Taylor Lautner has Pattinson envy. When I asked Lautner the one bonus power he would bestow on Jacob, he responded, “I want to steal one of Edward’s powers.” Seems even werewolves get jealous.

15. The only time I saw the very elusive Kristen Stewart not on a monitor was when she walked by me on her way to the set. She was with Robert. Maybe this means all those secret relationship rumors are true ... nah, I’m pretty sure it was because they were both to be in a scene together. So I'd like to think ...

Gozde: I posted the entire thing because it's all around awesome but please give her article some hits by clicking HERE :)

32 comments:

Haystackhair said...

OMG. I sooo can't wait for this movie. Love ya as usual Goz.

kespax said...

I just read this on imdb, it's hilarious especially the stuff about the photos and pt no. 8 and yumminess and the gravitational pull - perhaps explaining some of the crazy fan stuff, they just can't help it in person he dazzles and mesmerises them, it would be like a sensational vortex just pulling you.

Anonymous said...

I definitely shouldn't see him in person if I want to retain an ounce of sanity. Otherwise, you girls will end up discussing and dissing me on here for mauling a certain Mr. Pattinson while on set. Gaaahhhhhh! **hangs head in shame**

Treasure_7 said...

Thanks Goz for all the work you do here. I really can't imagine Rob being even more gorgeous than he is on screen. If I ever do see him in real life I have promised myself that I will not screm.

VeilsofLight said...
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rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

What a wonderful and funny article..

He's even more good looking in person is what I seem to get from anyone who has seen him...and how that is even POSSIBLE is beyond my comprehension..

I love that he's a sugar junkie, just makes him all the more human and adorable...

God, I just finished Little Ashes and still crying...Rob cries so many times in the film, it instantly sets off my tear ducts..
What a beautiful film-He & Javier and fucking hot...

Ellie said...

This article was hysterical...she just "gets" Rob.

I wish I really could...get him.

For real.

Seriously.

VeilsofLight said...

I had some comments about this article and the whole swearing at the director's request observation, but thought it best to delete. Instead, I just came across this recent video (from Cannes?) that I'm sure Gozde posted a million years ago, but this is my first time seeing it and SO wonderful, thought I'd link for your pleasure again...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ_GZQ2kpp0

Gemgirl65 said...

Reese's, Coke and Rob...could there be a better combo than that?

LOVE that he covered Edward's name with his own on his chair. I wonder if he occasionally feels overwhelmed by the behemoth that is the Character of Edward Cullen. Good to assert that there's a real person sitting in that chair and his name is Robert.

I can just see all the women leaning toward Rob, like flowers lean towards the sun. I don't think anyone could resist. The men were probably all doing it too.

ROB PATTINSON for Dummies said...

veilsoflight,

YOUR RIGHT THAT IS OLD! LOL...
how did you miss that?
he's still cute though right?

Marna said...

This was very funny especially the stuff about his swagger & gravitational pull. The sweet tooth confuses me though, he said he didn't really like sweets in that interview. Unless he was just making things up again.

RPnKSaddict said...

cool interview from a respectful distance.
I'm even more dazzled by Robert the human.

rpgirl27 said...

I so laughed thru this whole article and I loved the visual of all the female summit staffers creeping towards him and anticipating his every need....
at least we know he's being fed and looked after by someone...or many, very willing someones!
Love that he covered up EC and put his own name on the chair...lol that is just so...Rob!
Marna- I remember him saying that about sweets too...I will now never look at a reese's pb cup without wondering how Rob prefers to eat his. I poke a hole in the middle with my tongue and suck out the pb first
*hmmmm, visualizing the possibilities*
*thud*

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Anonymous said...

LOVE the yellow tape over "Edward" on his chair replaced with ROBERT in pen.

You gotta admit, ROB TRIES SO HARD to remain humble. He's a sweetheart....

I wish the papz would go fuck themselves. LOL

....I adore Rob.....hang on baby...Remember Me and street filming will be over soon....
debbo

Moychy said...

Haha, a great article ... where are you november???

Rhonda said...

What a cute article. All true fax.

Little Red said...

Interesting article, I'm still kinda surprised he isn't a diet Red Bull fan (as opposed to Coke!)

riddleinside said...

I've been waiting for the right post to come back [I hate this word it's a return!(Sunset Boulevard)] anyway....as I was saying, to come back on the comments thread again and I think this is what I was looking for...this article just makes me happy and I thank Katie Bain very much for this.
I can't help myself to mention how I've been put off by all the coverage of the Remember me set, especially the behaviour of the paps (since the cab accident when I thought the reaction of the fans was over the top too, Rob doesn't need millions of mothers or protectors or whatever you call it)...not to mention the over-ridiculous tabloids "articles"...tabloids titles that I've never heard of before but got to know them when I found them on Rob-related blogs (so don't tell me this is not advertisement for them) This is the reason why I stopped posting comments (sorry I had to get it out of my chest) but did I miss it? Hell yeah! this is why I'm here today.
many things change but some remain the same, such as my support for Robert Pattinson.

anna F said...

That's a really cute article!

It paints Rob in sort of a different light than some others (a real human being with flaws and a demi God at the same time LOL!).

So he hates working in front of green screen... Or do you believe that it was more the fact that it might have been a press day on the set?
The chair thing is cute...

I wonder about the "confident, swaggering walk of a guy that does well for himself with the ladies", it's hilarious and reminds me of that stupid cosmo snippet that analysed some random pic to understand his sexuality (the hand in the pocket told them he got some on a regular basis!).

And gotta love point 9: I would love to see his face when he enters the place with his pictures hanging...


It seems like the NM coverage is starting, it's earlier than I thought it would: but there were 2 or 3 interviews with Chris Weitz that appeared yesterday night (and quite interesting ones).

anna F said...

And Hi Riddle, I for one am happy you are back!

riddleinside said...

Hi anna f :)
*hugs to you*
I'm happy too :))) I felt I was going crazy and needed robsess-sharing :))
and yeah you're right the NM coverage seems to get started. Hope to see some good interviews from Rob :)
I'm off looking for accomodation for septembre...oh how I miss England!
have a nice day you all :)

musicalblonde7 said...

ahh I just found that, saw it on facebook....

Cindeeloo said...
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Cindeeloo said...

Hi Riddle...
WELCOME BACK!!!!!

...wowie! said...

This is cute.

Yvonne said...

That was so much fun to read :) She did a great job giving us a little peak inside the set. Very funny, she is most definately one of "us" :)
I love how she described his gravitational pull, I can only dream of one day experiencing it for myself. But I can believe it, Rob just has "it", what ever that may be. And the absolute best thing about Rob is that he doesn't even know it.

showme said...

when i read this last night, i got so turned on i felt jittery and sick LOL

i don't understand how it's possible to love him more when i read stuff like this, but i do.

Hey Riddle btw! :)

Shani said...

Love #'s 2,6,and 9 the most. The article is a great insider look at a day on set in the world of Mr. Robert Thomas Pattinson. LOL

Nikola Six said...

I can't believe I'm doing this (just yesterday I vowed to someone that I never would again), but I just had to thank Riddle for her comments. My feelings are similar. Since I quit posting, I don't know, 2-3 weeks ago, I've popped in about every other day, reading everyone's comments and wanting back in, wanting to play along again. But it's such a struggle. I too want to support Rob's career in any way I can and if participating on this lovely blog can do that, then great. And I think it does...in it's way. But, it's just this whole madness of celebrity that has swallowed his life. I don't want to be part of that. So...I struggle. I don't know if I'll come back on any kind of regular basis, but I want to. So what does this say about me? I don't know. Anyway. Just wanted to say to everyone and tell you all that I've missed you. You're a great group and I've always said, he's lucky to have you in his corner. And I don't know if I'm allowed to do this (and if I'm not, then please forgive me and I won't do it again), but...Leann, Diane and Showme, could you please check your e-mails? Well...Showme, could you check yours early this evening or tomorrow (haven't gotten to your's yet).

Everyone have a great day. I love this place. I guess that must mean that I've started to love some of the people here too. Gotta get off now, getting teary here.

Nik

Gozde said...

I would never do anything to hurt Rob or his career. Since the start of this blog I have done everything in my power to promote, support him and his movies. I thought it would be obvious by now. So these protests are breaking my heart into pieces. I am sorry you guys feel the need to protest and not post and that's all I'm going to say about this :(

Nikola Six said...

Oh my god. No Gozde, it's not you darlin' or Dani. You guys are wonderful and this blog is wonderful. Before I signed on, I looked at so many of them before deciding to join up here and that's because I felt (and still do) that the people here truly care about him as a person. It's me honey. I don't know how to be a fan. I've never done this kind of thing before and obviously, I've screwed it up royal.

I'm thinking that maybe what it really is, is this shoot in NY. He's walking around with a bullseye on his forhead in open hunting ground. When it's over and he can find some relief from the paps and things return to normal (well, as normal as things can be for him now), then, I don't know, maybe I'll find my comfort zone again.

But the thought of hurting you in any way, I'm sitting here crying and I don't even know you. I would never want to hurt you and I have and I'm so sorry. It's not you. It's not the blog. It's me. I don't know how to do this. So, maybe I just shouldn't. Your blog is lovely. If he read it, there is no way that he could not laugh and know that he is loved.

Please forgive Goz. I never meant to hurt you. In my opinion, you've got the best Robert Pattinson blog on the net. THE BEST! And that's because of the feeling one gets when they visit here. I want to e-mail you Goz and explain something to you. You don't have to say anything back, but it would be nice to know that you read it. I'll try to get to it tonight.

Again, please forgive me. It's me. It's my problem. I am so sorry for hurting you.

Nik

 
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