A Fan's Plea For Help

It's been five days since a devastating earthquake hit the nation of Haiti. Since then we've seen heartbreaking images of parents mourning their dead children, but also encouraging tales of families reunited when they thought all hope was lost. For one of Rob's fans, the outcome of what has been an urgent search is not yet clear. So while we discuss when Rob will make his next public appearance, or the latest Twilight movie trailer will be released, right now this member of our fan community is desperately hoping her prayers are answered.

Here's Dilia's experience and plea for help:

My name is Dilia Oviedo. I'm from the Dominican Republic and currently in Barcelona, but I like a lot of Dominicans have friends in Haiti. At the moment of the earthquake I was talking to my mother through Skype. She felt the earth move and moments later it was the news heard throughout the world: a 7.0 earthquake had hit Haiti. After the earthquake went by and the aftershock started, my mother started calling her boyfriend in Haiti without being able to get through given that communications to Haiti at the time were impossible. My mother's boyfriend was safe. He was lucky enough that just 2 minutes before the earthquake hit, he had gotten out of his office building, which was destroyed killing the people inside. His mother was also not as lucky. She was killed when her house fell apart. At this moment we are still waiting for news on some of my brothers friends. The guys that are missing are Richardson Michel and the members of the Haitian reggae band Yizrael.




























If anyone knows anything about their whereabouts, please contact me diliaoviedo@gmail.com.

We want to thank Dilia for sharing her story with other fans.

Here's a list of resources for Haiti relief compiled by National Public Radio.

"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Fan Relief For Haiti

We are so proud to be part of a fan community that can put aside differences, to support Rob's projects. We can help break records at the box office, as well as crash web sites looking for information on the Twilight series. And we can definitely turn out for a red carpet premiere, camping out for days to get the best spot in the house.

So we are certain Twilight/Rob fans can make a difference when it matters most. Contribute your money, contribute your air miles, contribute your time, contribute your prayers.

Don't do it because others tell you, do it because humanity is calling. And this is the time to act.

Here's a list of verifiable places where you can donate.

Thanks for being such a caring fan community.


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Picture Courtesy: United Nations

Marcus Foster: Exclusive Interview

2009 was a busy year for up-and-coming musician Marcus Foster. We caught up with him in Seattle a few weeks ago, towards the end of the second leg of his U.S. tour. As 2010 rolls in, it promises to bring more road trips for Foster, who is preparing to record an album. But first comes Austin, TX. In March Foster will perform at SXSW, a place to get noticed by the U.S. music industry. He talked about his trip to Austin and his future plans, when he sat down with us after performing at Seattle's Vera Project. Our chat involved some headbanging (him), and a brief interruption when the interview went too long (us).






Foster's EP includes fan favorites "Kiss is a Knife," and "14 Times." It's available for sale on i-Tunes. You can also keep in touch with him and learn about upcoming shows by visiting his MySpace page. Finally, you can follow him on twitter at @marcusfoster1.

Here's a bit of his performance in Seattle.

The Week Ahead

Happy New Year everyone!

Our resolution (that we hope not to break), is to bring you more original content in 2010. So we want to get it going with a preview of what's happening this week in the world of Rob news and 'Twilight'.

But first in case you missed it, a look at the big New Year celebration in London. We know Rob wasn't exactly there when the clock struck midnight, but this is our way to get the year off to a great start.




We're all in agreement that Rob is the "Hottie of the Year" right? So don't let New York's z100 radio station, hand that title over to Zac Efron. He's leading in the poll that closes in just a few hours, so vote one more time (or ten), for Rob. Let's get him that win!

Next up, The People's Choice Awards. They will be handed out Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Rob, New Moon, and other cast are nominated. The only ones confirmed to attend are Taylor and Kellan. Tune in Wednesday or follow us on twitter for updates.

Finally, and most importantly.. we are also keeping track of David Slade's shenanigans on twitter. We have a feeling (told by 'Twilight' whisperer), there's definitely an 'Eclipse' surprise on the way. So we are on #giftalert2010 until it happens.

Like always if you have comments, complaints, or suggestions, reply or direct message us on twitter. You can also leave us your feedback on the comments section of our posts, or send us a message via our YouTube channel. And while you're at it subscribe!, we have a lot of things planned for 2010, and hope you'll come along for the ride.

Exclusive: Conversation with Sam Bradley - Uncut

It's been an exciting year for musician Sam Bradley. On his MySpace page he describes himself as a "late bloomer in the music world". But he's surely made up for it just in the past year.

You can find his name on the 'Twilight' soundtrack, right next to that of his childhood friend Robert Pattinson. They co-wrote "Never Think", which Pattinson performs in the movie.

A year later the soundtrack has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide, and has remained on the Billboard 200 chart for 56 consecutive weeks. But ask Sam what he thinks about it winning an American Music Award, or being nominated for two Grammys, and he will dispute he deserves credit for it. (We try to convince him otherwise).

However what he will take credit for is his first EP, released over the summer. It includes fan favorites such as "Sea Blue" and "Passport". The folksy tunes connect with audiences in a very personal level. And that is just like Sam wants it.

We caught up with Sam in Seattle, the next to last stop on his tour to promote his EP. We talked about what 2010 will bring, his message to his twitter fans, and of course once he mentioned this famous buddy of his, we couldn't resist asking about that "shirtless scene".

Sam's version of "Never Think" - "Too Far Gone"

Follow Sam on twitter: @samueltwitt1

Rob Interview with OK! Mexico

Mexico's OK! Magazine just came out with a 'New Moon' special. And it includes an interview with Rob. No word on when it was conducted, (sometime after 'New Moon' it seems). While some of the quotes are familiar, there are some new ones in there. So I'm translating this part for you, which is the only one that has new information.

"I've been kicked in the butt many times"

Is that frustrating?

It's weird. It's like when I live my hotel after months, just to go
get dinner or do something not that interesting. And it's still talked about. I have a couple of friends from school that live in
Vancouver, and when I went to their house, really something without importance, all of a sudden it was everywhere. It's like the more boring you are, the more you catch people's attention. It's funny.

Do you think it will be hard for you to fall in love, now that you're so famous?

No, I don't think it's an obstacle. It's easy to deal with those types of things (the fame), except when it affects your career. There's people that have no luck, and the media makes sure to make them look like idiots. If this happens, you're never gonna have work, because everyone looks at you like an idiot! You can get angry, but there's nothing you can do.

Can you tell if girls are really interested in you, or your fame?

If they're attractive, I don't care if they're only interested in Robert the actor! (laughs), although I would rather they like me for who I am.

Do you see yourself as an idol?

No, not at all. I know people have said that, but I've never thought about myself that way. The fact that I've never before been cast in roles as the "good looking guy" says something no?

How does it feel to be the fantasy of millions of girls?

It's funny, because I'm sure that if the people outside (the fans), came and sat with me for five minutes, the illusion would be erased.

So you think your fans would be disappointed if they met you?

Of course! they probably would. There's no way to be what people want you to be, because everyone has their own point of view about me. Eventhough people don't really know what they want, they still expect some kind of illusion. The real me is not a fantasy.. I think.

You've said before that during 'Twilight', it took you two weeks to get into character. What about this time around?

I went to Canada about a month before filming started, and I was surprised as how relaxed I was, and how easy it was to get to that place again. Maybe because I connected more with the second book than with the first. I understood the story and the motivations better, because all those emotions I can relate to, in my own life. Like when Edward thinks he's making the wrong decision by leaving Bella, but he still does it. I think every guy would do the same in their relationships. It's like you're obligated to mess it all up!, and I can understand that, because I always mess things up! It's how it happens!

Check out Robsessed for the rest of the scans!

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More Info On Rob's Appearance In Madrid - Nov.12th

Thanks to Robert Pattinson Source, we have more information on the Madrid event Rob is scheduled to attend, along with Kristen, Taylor and Chris Weitz, on November 12th.

We've translated it for you, so if you use please credit RobPattzNews:

The fan event that we've organized for you on November 12th, will be held at Madrid's Vistalegre Palace, starting at 7:15 pm.

The three main actors of the film: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will be there, along with director Chris Weitz.

During the event, there will be many surprises including a Q & A with the actors and director.

There will also be clips and an exclusive preview, but the entire movie (NM) will not be shown.

Before the event begins, the actors and director will be signing
autographs inside the location.

Doors will open starting at around 5:15 pm and will close at 7 pm. For security reasons, even ticket/pass holders will be denied entry after that time.

So how do you get your pass/ticket to attend the event? The free passes will be available at the Vistalegre Palace ticket office starting at 10:00 am on November 12th. And note that it will only be one ticket per person.

There will be two types of tickets/passes available. The first 200 lucky fans in line, will get VIP access to the patio, where they will be closer to the actors.

The rest of the passes given out, will be for the stands, and they will be given out until the location reaches full capacity.

In case you don't want to wait in line that day, there are other ways to get a ticket to the event.

There are contests being organized, where the winners will be able to attend the fan event on November 12th.

For now these are two ways to enter for a chance at tickets to the event.

http://www.servicaixa.com/ and http://www.entradas.com/.

Starting October 27th, if you buy a ticket to watch 'New Moon' starting on November 18th on either of those links, you qualify for a drawing to attend the fan event November 12th.

Each site will give away 500 passes/tickets to the fan event.

Thanks to Robert Pattinson Source we have a first description of new 'New Moon' scene shown at the Rome Film Festival today.

Edward leaves Bella:

Edward is waiting for Bella at her house, because they need to talk. He tells her he needs to leave Forks because Carlisle is raising suspicions in town.
At first Bella is convinced that Edward wants to take her with him, but then starts realizing that's not the case.
She asks Edward: “What do you mean by “us”?”. He responds: “Only my family.”
Bella gets upset. Tells Edward again that the incident with Jasper was nothing, and Edward answers that is exactly the problem: “Nothing compared to what could have happened.”
He tells her she doesn't belong in his world. Bella answers “Well, that changes many things.”
That is when Edward says line we've seen in the trailer “This is the last time you'll see me.”
Bella tries to convince him to stay, that she's not afraid to lose her soul, but Edward doesn't give in.
The scene ends with Edward leaving. Screen then goes to black and we see Bella fall to the ground.

Rome Film Festival 2008 - Look Back

Hard to believe it's been almost a year, since Rob, Kristen, and Catherine Hardwicke, walked the red carpet on a rainy afternoon in Rome.

They were at the Rome Film Festival to premiere a 20 minute clip of 'Twilight'.

This year that task falls on Cam Bright, Jamie Bower, Charlie Bewley and Melissa Rosenberg.

For those of you that missed it, we take a look back at Rob and Kristen's appearance at the festival:

that day in pictures, and red carpet video. Actually makes us wish they were there again.

Look for updates as we cover the promotional tour that kicks off with Rob in Japan November 3rd. Very exciting stuff on the way!

First Look: November Cover 15 a 20

We have an exclusive first look at the November cover of Mexican Magazine 15 a 20. It goes on sale today! Of course being 'New Moon', it's all Team Jacob. Can 'Eclipse' get here already?

In case you don't remember, this is last year's November cover.. MUCH better:

Fans who buy this November's issue with Taylor on the cover, also get a free scrapbook. And it even comes with your very own I-am-Bella frame ready to go.

Again, 15 a 20 is on sale now in Mexico.

Thanks Gabriela!

Eclipse Set Update: Filming Seattle Scene w/Riley?

As 'Eclipse' filming comes to a close (only a few more weeks to go), last night we were lucky enough to catch some action on the set.

The scene seemed to be set in Seattle, although it was filmed in Vancouver's Gastown. (You can see the black screens up in the back of that picture).

Vancity Allie posted her report along with some pictures earlier in the day, and she was right on target.

There was a rain machine constantly keeping everything wet, along with crew spraying the streets with water hoses.

Eventhough they filmed overnight, some businesses were open.. so we grabbed a great spot at a nearby restaurant, ordered a cappuccino, and enjoyed the view for a couple of hours.

The crew was using a big crane with some flood lights to light up an alley, and we wondered how the people who lived in the buildings were going to get any sleep. Our nice waiter told us they had relocated most residents to a hotel.. question answered.

We watched two scenes before we called it a night. The first one involved a neat stunt that they did a few times.

It involved Riley (Xavier Samuel) being thrown into the air by a person dressed all in black, kind of like a shadow. (Heard on the Twi-gossip grapevine it may be the scene where Victoria turns him into a vampire, but can't confirm).

They had a wire on Riley, so when the person in black who was crouching near the ground threw a kick, Riley would fly into the air and land on his back. Pretty cool stuff. It's supposed to be raining, so every time Riley would fall back they had to dry him out. They then would do the scene again.

The second scene involved Riley (who was dressed in a dark, leather? jacket), talking to a guy in a black hoodie on the street. For this scene, the rain machine was really putting on a storm, so we now understand what David Slade meant by this tweet earlier in the day. And if you saw the picture he posted right before that, you'd know he's been working in those conditions for the last few days.

Which leads up to our chance encounter with him. We had just arrived on set, and were trying to get some pictures before it got dark, when who comes walking out of the set and right into our path.. David Slade!

We said hello, and I introduced myself as RobPattzNews and shook his hand. Told him we retweeted him all the time, and how fans were excited to see his work in 'Eclipse'. He said thank you. We then got a picture together and he went on his way. Really nice guy.. and to think we were afraid of him. From what we've seen and gathered from other set reports, 'Eclipse' is gonna rock!

Our little crappy & quick video of the set.

On a completely different subject, you might have noticed we have a new blog. It's a work in progress, so please bear with us. Thanks!