Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Meet Robert Pattinson in Cannes
May 21, 2009
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had an unexpected guest at their private dinner near Cannes, France, Tuesday night.
Twilight star Robert Pattinson arrived at the Michaelangelo restaurant in Antibes just as the star couple were saying their goodbyes at the Inglourious Basterds fete.
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“He arrived as Brad and Angelina were leaving,” a restaurant source tells Usmagazine.com. “But they spoke in the hallway. It didn’t seem like they knew each other that well, but the conversation was friendly. Brad shouted back to Rob, ‘Go inside and get something to eat.’ They all seemed happy.”
Pitt and Jolie dined with the cast and crew of his new film the night before the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Basterds. The two stars left their hotel, Hotel du Cap, and arrived at the restaurant at 11 p.m., along with director Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Weinstein and costar Diane Kruger — who was joined by boyfriend Joshua Jackson.
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“It was really lively and friendly,” the source tells Us, adding that the group dined on focaccia bread, prosciutto, truffle ravioli and rigatonni with sausage. “Everybody was relaxed and being themselves. Quentin Tarantino was the center of attention, telling stories and making everyone laugh.”
When Pattinson — who walked the red carpet at Wednesday’s premiere of Basterds — arrived at the restaurant, the chefs rushed to serve food to him and his group of four people, including Emile Hirsch and Brianna Domont.
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“There wasn’t much left, but they were all given something to eat,” the source tells Us. “Just simple food.”
Before leaving, the actor — who just celebrated his 23rd birthday this week — took photos with the restaurant’s owner, Mamo.
“He was nice,” adds the source. “Very friendly.”
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Pattinson has "Breaking" news for "Twilight" fans
Actor Robert Pattinson poses during a photocall at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival May 19, 2009. REUTERS/Regis DuvignauReuters CANNES, France (Hollywood Reporter) - Robert Pattinson, who shot to stardom in “Twilight” and is now filming the second and third movies in the franchise, confirmed Tuesday at the Cannes festival that there will be a fourth installment of the vampire franchise, based on the book “Breaking Dawn.”
Pattinson told The Hollywood Reporter that he is committed to starring in the fourth outing but doesn’t know when studio Summit Entertainment will begin production because of the actor’s jam-packed shooting schedule.
Fans have been hoping for a movie version of the fourth novel from Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling series, and Pattinson’s commitment is the biggest fillip yet. The fourth book — caution: spoiler alert — centers on Bella and Edward’s marriage and her subsequent pregnancy.
Dropping in at the Cannes festival on his way to the final four days of shooting in Italy for “New Moon,” the second “Twilight” film, Pattinson said he will return to Vancouver in October to finish up “Eclipse,” the third installment. In between, the British actor, who turned 23 last week, plans to star in the romantic drama “Remember Me,” which Summit also is producing.
The script adaptation for “New Moon” beefs up his character’s role considerably — in the book, Edward is a “a voice in Bella’s head,” he said.
Said Pattinson, laughing: “You’re playing a figment in Bella’s imagination, so I was trying to do it in a 2-D way. I hope it doesn’t translate onscreen as being boring.”
Robert Pattinson Confirms Fourth Film In ‘Twilight’ Saga
Robert Pattinson poses for a picture at a photocall held at the Majestic Beach Pier at La Croisette during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2009 in Cannes Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood CANNES, France — While in Cannes on Tuesday, Robert Pattinson confirmed that there will be a fourth “Twilight” film based on the Stephenie Meyer novel, “Breaking Dawn,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Robert said he is committed to starring in the final outing to date, but doesn’t know when backers Summit Entertainment will begin production because of the actor’s jam-packed shooting schedule.
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Robert, who turned 23 last week, will be shooting his final days of “New Moon” in Italy on Friday.
The screen adaptation of “New Moon” will also extend Robert’s role. His character, Edward Cullen, was absent for most of the novel and only appeared as a voice in Bella Swan’s head.
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“You’re playing a figment in Bella’s imagination so I was trying to do it in a 2-D way. I hope it doesn’t translate onscreen as being boring,” Robert said.
The vampire franchise has catapulted Robert’s career - and it isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Robert will take a few days off after finishing “New Moon” before starting the filming of “Remember Me,” a drama about two lovers.
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After the eight-week shoot for “Remember Me,” Robert will take three days off before finishing the third “Twilight” movie, “Eclipse,” in October.
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