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In this clip from Access Hollywood, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson talk a little about Eclipse. Just a little. This isn’t exactly the most informative of interviews (at least in this clip; I don’t know what was edited out), as the couple of questions posed to them have nothing to do with the making of the movie, working with their fellow actors or with director David Slade, or how they would compare the Twilight movie adaptations to the Stephenie Meyer novels.
Instead, the interviewer asks Stewart "who do you think would be a good husband," Pattinson’s Edward or Taylor Lautner’s Jacob. The most interesting thing about that section of the q&a is that in her answer Stewart doesn’t refer to the characters’ names — "Jacob" or "Edward" — opting instead to call the "good husbands" Taylor and Rob. Perhaps that’s what the interviewer was asking, but having Stewart answer come up right after shots from Eclipse were shown on screen made her choice of “names” a little strange.
Now, credit (of sorts) must given to the interviewer for not asking Pattinson straight out if he and Stewart are an item. Instead, she takes a roundabout way that actually attempts to make a valid point: does the fact that millions of fans believe Pattinson and Stewart are off-screen lovers help the Twilight movies at the box office? What if it was revealed that Pattinson and/or Stewart was/were dating someone else? Would that affect the box-office prospects of future Twilight entries? Would their on-screen romance feel less real?
Both Pattinson and Stewart reply to the question without actually answering it. (Come to think of it, we don’t get to see the wording of the question the interviewer throws at Stewart.) Stewart concluded her non-answer with the following statement: "It’s not like if I give the answer away it would make my life easier."
Personally, I couldn’t care less whether or not they’re an item. What matters to me is what I see on screen. I just wonder if that evasiveness comes from themselves, or if they’ve been coached to act that way — neither giving out an outright "yes" nor an outright "no"; or flip-flopping here and there, if certain (usually dubious) sources are to be believed — for whatever (read: a very commercial) reason.
For decades, ardent fans have wanted their favorite on-screen couples to be off-screen lovebirds as well: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney, etc. etc. During the studio era, publicity departments were always eager to keep the rumor mills turning and the flames of real-life passion (even if nonexistent) burning. Could that be happening now as well?
In that regard, the Pattinson-Stewart "romance," whether real or imaginary, is a throwback to the old days of Hollywood — much like the romanticism found in the Twilight saga movies themselves.
Good point Sharon. In fact nothing would make me happier than Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart being replaced for the final two movies because I am so tired of their faces and names. I’m an oldie as well and the studios use to make their married stars show up at parties, dinners, dancing (without their wives) with their co-stars. I honestly believe these kids have messed around but now Summit uses them to get these little girls into a frenzy (I personally think Summit has screwed over all the other actors and is pimping out Krisen and Robert). I find it amazing that Taylor is so clean that he doesn’t get all this pyschotic stuff hapening to him. Taylor’s fans are better behaved as well
I personally don’t see any chemistry between Edward and Bella. I saw Twilight and I hadn’t read the book ( I have read all the books about four times now) and had to ask my daughter if Bella was supossed to like Edward. In New Moon the only chemistry I saw was with Jacob and that’s because Jacob actually has some acting skills.
Couldn’t agree with Sharon more. I too am getting up there in age and I said the same thing that you did. When you are in love, especially a new relatiionship, the excitement of it makes you want to tell the world; shout it from the rooftops. I got the impression it is Kristen that is playing these games of not telling. If it is just a friendship, then keep saying it over and over. Eventually folks will get the message. If it is more, then again just say so and we will wish you well. When they become more mature maybe then they will realize that the truth is always yhe best option.
YES ROBSTEN ARE DATING EACH OTHER!!!
AND YES! It would affect the Twilight Saga Franchise if they started dating someone else look at Kristen and Michael Angarano when they were dating…the chemistry between Bella and Edward/ Robert and Kristen were less rather than now the chemistry between them are more because kristen comfirmed that she broke up with michael angarano last year!!!
Ok, here’s the thing, I am acutally old enough to remember when Hollywood used to shove actors/actresses affairs down our throats. (I admit I am an old lady). People being people, it is like watching a train wreck. You’re intrigued for a while, but finally you find it discusting and have to look away.
The thing Summit should be concerned about is the later part of that statement. People get their fill and get enough, then become bored with it, and sometimes get irritated. Now this is where the actors themselves should get concerned. Fans are only going to play this game for so long, then you will loose them. Even Robert said on the Remember Me tour, (can’t remember which interview) that he is actually worried about over saturation. He is right to be worried. How do you sovle that problem? It’s touchy, but I would advise him to answer the damn question. He’s a smart guy, seems to be smarter than his female costar. No it won’t stop the rumours, but it will satify them. If they have a thing going, then what are they ashamed of? I know when I was young and in love I wanted to shout it from the rooftops, no matter if people wanted to hear about or not. Just start acting like normal kids. Don’t worry about all the other shit. You kids are listening to too much advice from hollywood types. Come clean. You will see that nobody really cares all that much. It’ll be a little painful, but it will blow over, and you will come out the honest winners. That is really all your fans want. A liitle honesty. Hell even John Lennon finally had to admit to being married,(yeah I remember that too) his fans didn’t desert him…..After all he was John Lennon.
>>>>>>>>>>>>Alright, Alt Film. I know you have stumbled upon the hits that talking about the Twilight actors and their films lives can bring, but let’s leave this kind of crapola to the gossip blogs.
True, the “Twilight,” Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson articles are super popular. Clearly, there are lots of people out there who don’t find them “crapola.”
Also, you clearly didn’t read Joan Lister’s piece, as there’s **nothing** “gossipy” about it.
And whether you find it “crapola” or not, “Eclipse” is one of THE movie events of the summer.
>>>>>>>>>>This isn’t the type of article I would expect here.
Then, by all means, feel free not to read any of the “Twilight,” Pattinson, Stewart, Lautner posts.
Check these out instead, posted in the last couple of days:
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Alright, Alt Film. I know you have stumbled upon the hits that talking about the Twilight actors and their films lives can bring, but let’s leave this kind of crapola to the gossip blogs.
This isn’t the type of article I would expect here.
As I’ve said before, I’m new to the “Twilight” phenomenon. But looking at the clip, it’s quite misleading.
Perhaps on the show itself they announced that the “Eclipse” clips would be interspersed with interview bits done for the “New Moon” tour.
But the editing sure makes it look — on purpose — as if it’s all brand new. (Though I should have noticed that when the interviewer asks Pattinson about the rumored romance, she talks about the “‘New Moon’ and ‘Twilight’ fever”; she doesn’t refer to ‘Eclipse.’”)
Regarding the interview that was done during the New Moon publicity tour. Kristen was answering a question given by Ms. Robinson when she held up a picture of Rob and Kristen in Harper’s Bazaar showing I believe Rob on his knee proposing to Kristen. Ms. Robinson eluded with pictures like these does it propel people to speculate whether Kristen and Rob are dating. I do believe they are dating and this is New Hollywood. In the Golden Era of Hollywood, stars were owned by the studios and every move was to be certain that if there was chemistry between two stars that the studio system would capitalize on that chemistry to bring more people into the movie theater to see their films. Film stars of the past were protected and manufactured to make money for the studio. Today’s film stars, only if it is in their contract would pretend they are going out together for the sake of the movie. I think by both they answers Kristen and Robert gave to Ms. Robinson shows there was the beginning of a romance or it was already happening.