Why Robert Pattinson was chosen for the lead in film Water For Elephants

Robert Pattinson is hot as Twilight's vampire Edward Cullen, but he's also amazing as Jacob in Water For Elephants.

In a behind-the-scenes interview, the film's director Francis Lawrence reveals why he had to have Robert for the role of a 23-year-old student who decides to become a vet in a travelling circus after his parents are killed.

'When we started looking for people to play Jacob,' Francis, 41, explains, 'it was really tricky because a lot of guys that age still really felt like boys to me.

'We realised [Rob] understands the vulnerabilities and complexities of the character.'

The gorgeous actor didn't only impress the director, his co-star Reese Witherspoon, 35, also gives him a glowing review.

'Jacob has a lot of conflict,' she says. 'Rob had a very thoughtful way of conveying that.

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Sara Gruen talks about Rob and his fans with Vanity Fair Italy

Change In Release Date For Robert Pattinson's "Water For Elephants" DVD In The UK

Change In Release Date For Robert Pattinson's "Water For Elephants" DVD In The UK
We told you a little while ago about the "Water for Elephants" DVD being released in the UK on 26th September well there's now a change and it's going to be released on September 5th instead {GREAT NEWS}

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Still no word on a date for the US but you can pre-order it on Amazon below

Robert Pattinson's "Water For Elephants" Now Available for Pre-Order On Amazon.com

Robert Pattinson's "Water For Elephants" available for Pre-Order on Amazon UK and Amazon US.There is no release date for it yet or any extras listed but as soon as they go up we will let you know.
you can use the links below to Pre-Order the DVD or the Blu-ray & Digital Copy

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'Water for Elephants' to Open Shanghai International Film Festival

News. Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch, jury president Barry Levinson and Susan Sarandon are set to attend the opening ceremony.

'Water for Elephants' at Aus box office No. 1

Water for Elephants has topped the Australian box office.

The Francis Lawrence-directed movie, which stars Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson as lovers in a circus, beat Marvel's Thor to take out the top spot in this week's ratings.

Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson action sequel Fast and Furious 5 came in fourth place but failed to beat science fiction thrillerSource Code, positioned at number three.

Rob Talks About Advice Kristen Gave Him About Things to Do in Sydney

Water For Elephants Passes Box Office Estimates!

Robert Pattinson Stuns Sydney On The WFE Red Carpet (HQ Pics)

Robert Pattinson appears in Spain for 'Water for Elephants' premiere

Tonight, Robert Pattinson and his Water For Elephants group (namely, co-stars Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz, among others) attended the Spanish premiere of the film in Barcelona.

In consecutive order, the premieres for Water For Elephants have taken place in New York City, Berlin, Germany (where he also did a photocall), and Paris, France (and, now, Spain of course).

Photos from tonight's premiere are attached.

Rob's Interview with WeltOnLine- German Press

WeltOnLine He has been in Berlin. At that time, Robert Pattison 17th "Everything was different," he says. And does not mean the city. At that time, he could still move unrecognized through the streets. Now he promotes the Hotel de Rome in his new film "Water for Elephants". And outside besieged countless fans of the "Twilight" / "Bis (s)" films Bebelplatz.

Welt Online : When you woke up this morning, did you know there, in what city were you?
Robert Pattinson : Honestly? I had no idea. And that happens to me quite often lately.

Welt Online : You jet off for years by the world. Make yourself at home or anywhere at all?
Pattinson : I do not even have one at the moment. My parents have cleared my room in London, so I'm without a permanent home. That's what I'm going to work. Hopefully.

Welt Online : If you had the choice, where would you like to wake up?
Pattinson : There is a country house in southern France, where I've been a few years ago. There was nothing in the area, because I was all for me. That would please me well.

Robert Pattinson premieres ‘Water for Elephants’ in Paris, France

Robert Pattinson is in Paris today to premiere his film Water for Elephants. Here are pics of Rob on the red carpet with co-stars Reese Witherspoon (looking stunning in red!), Christoph Waltz, and director Frances Lawrence.

Robert Pattinson’s Midnight Dinner Date In Berlin — Without Kristen Stewart!

Robert Pattinson is quite possibly the hardest working actor in Hollywood, but it’s not all work! The 24-year-old actor hit up Bocca di Bacco, an expensive Italian restaurant located in the heart of Berlin on April 26, ahead of the German premiere for Water For Elephants. HollywoodLife.com spoke to a source who reveals that even though Rob was spotted without his girlfriend Kristen Stewart, that “he really enjoyed his evening.”

Rob ate pasta with his five friends, which included a mystery blonde on the eve of the big premiere. Our source says Rob enjoyed a bottle of red wine from Tuscany and stayed until midnight! But once they learned that 40 fans were waiting outside, Rob and his guests exited through a private exit. They were spotted getting into their black SUVs.

Our source says that no fans came up to the table and there was security protecting Rob from a distance. It turns out Rob was incredibly humble and didn’t have the attitude most big stars have when eating at a high-end restaurant. Our source describes Rob as “really nice and easy going,” and that he was just “relaxing” before the premiere.

Right before flying to Berlin, Rob was re-shooting his honeymoon scenes for Breaking Dawn with Kristen in St. Thomas. Rob landed in Germany solo with only his bodyguard in tow. Even though absence makes the heart grow fonder, we hope these two can get together again soon!

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Does 'Water For Elephants' Prove Robert Pattinson's Box-Office Draw?

Experts discuss what film's $17.5 million debut means for the 'Twilight' star.
After the "Twilight" franchise made him a household name (at least among families' more junior members), Robert Pattinson's first cinematic outing outside the vampire franchise didn't go so well. "Remember Me" received largely negative reviews last year and stumbled at the box office, ultimately grossing less than $20 million domestically.

"Water for Elephants," by contrast, largely performed up to expectations this week, reeling in $17.5 million. The sweeping romantic drama was a big test for Pattinson — a major studio flick aimed not at his teen base, but an adult audience. Would this be the project that launched the 24-year-old Brit from Twi-hunk to broadly accepted Hollywood leading man? Perhaps not yet, owing to the respectable but not astounding debut, though industry insiders are calling "Water for Elephants" a much-needed step toward that goal.

Christoph Waltz AMERICAN IDOL Spoof

"Praise, praise! Too much praise!" Christoph Waltz yells at the American Idol judges — one of them is Jennifer Lopez; another looks like Donatella Versace but I'm not sure if that's her or not.

Waltz, as one of the judges in this American Idol spoof as seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, has just had Stefano from Texas (I think) executed because his singing was horrible. Audience members boo Stefano's murder, who's then dragged offstage by two Nazi types with machine guns.

Anyhow, "praise, praise!" is what Christoph Waltz got for Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds — in addition to a Best Actor Award at Cannes, a Best Supporting Actor Oscar, and numerous critics awards — while "too much praise!" is what he has been getting for his performance in Francis Lawrence's Water for Elephants. Waltz, in fact, has been accused of stealing the circus show from romantic leads Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson.

Video : Another New Water for Elephants Clip “The New Act”

Roger Ebert rates 3 stars for Water For Elephants

Roger Ebert the famous critic of Chicago Sun times rates 3 stars and gives a positive review for Water for Elephants.
Final Verdict:"This is good sound family entertainment, a safe PG-13 but not a dumb one, and it's a refreshing interlude before we hurtle into the summer blockbuster season.  "


Read here for complete review
There's something endearingly old-fashioned about a love story involving a beautiful bareback rider and a kid who runs off to join the circus. What makes "Water for Elephants" more intriguing is a third character, reminding us why Christoph Waltz deserved his supporting actor Oscar for "Inglourious Basterds" (2009). He plays the circus owner, who is married to the bareback rider and keeps her and everyone else in his iron grip.

The story, based on the best-seller by Sara Gruen, is told as a flashback by an old man named Jacob (Hal Holbrook), who lost his parents in 1931, dropped out of Cornell University's veterinary school, hit the road and hopped a train that happened, wouldn't you know, to be a circus train. Played by Robert Pattinson as a youth, he is naive and excited, and his eyes fill with wonder as he sees the beautiful Marlena (Reese Witherspoon) on her white show horse. The owner August (Waltz) is prepared to throw him off the train until he learns young Jacob knows something about veterinary medicine.

Robert Pattinson's Co-Star 'Confirms' K-Stew Romance

Water For Elephants star Donna Scott says he's "in love" with Kristen...

Robert Pattinson's Water For Elephants co-star, Donna Scott, has lifted the lid on R-Pattz's rumoured romance with Kristen Stewart, confirming he is "in love" with K-Stew.

Following reports that the Twilight twosome were spotted kissing after the premiere of Water For Elephants in New York, Scott has revealed that Pattinson has strong feelings for the 21-year old actress.

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Twilight Moms Interviews Robert Pattinson at the Water For Elephants Premiere