The Australian: The rise and rise of Xavier Samuel

This great new article from The Australian discusses Xavier Samuel’s rising star. Does he have Eclipse to thank? I think so, at least a bit! The article also features talk about Xavier’s style. Here’s a bit:

The 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn' Countdown: Who Has Breakout Star Potential

Laura Byrne-Cristiano co-owner of The Twilight Lexicon, the longest continuously operating Twilight Saga fansite on the web writes an article about next break out star from twilight. Do add your comments and views on who will be the next breakout star..


Every time I turn around it seems like some film is being promoted as “The Next Twilight”. Now personally I don’t think anything is “The Next Twilight” anymore than I thought Twilight was “The Next Harry Potter”. I always want to ask those folks, “A wizard coming-of-age tale and a vampire romance are the same how exactly?” On the other hand, giving these well-intentioned people the benefit of the doubt, they are probably talking about the next big breakout hit. In any case this whole “The Next” obsession got me thinking. Who is the next Twilight Saga star to hit that the next level of success? Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner are all now A-list stars. So when it comes to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, who’s got breakout, superstar potential?

Xavier Samuel Mentions Rob and Kristen - OK Mag Interview

 

'Twilight' cast news wrap: snagging roles left and right

Several castmembers from the Twilight series have snagged new roles in other films, so to keep the news short and simple, here's a wrap-up of the latest on that front.

For starters, Anna Kendrick ("Jessica Stanley") is reportedly being considered to portray Jake Gyllenhaal's love interest in End Of Watch. According to Variety, "Story follows the longtime partnership of two LAPD officers as they confront marriage, love, fatherhood and the harsh realities of the Los Angeles streets. Kendrick and [Natalie] Martinez will play the officers' love interest." Kendrick has been doing some really impressive work lately, so it's no surprise that she's being considered here. Her next film, 50/50, hits theaters in September.

Robert Pattinson's Best Fight Joke: 'Eclipse' Co-Stars Didn't Get It

It was something of a surprise for everyone in the "Twilight" cast when the epic fight scene at the end of "Eclipse" beat out "Inception," "The Fighter," "Kick-Ass" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" for the Best Fight Golden Popcorn. But what had co-stars Bryce Dallas Howard and Xavier Samuel scratching their heads even more was the joke Robert Pattinson made at the end of his acceptance speech. The joke came after Bryce apologized to Rob for trying to kill him in the movie. "It's fine," he responded. "I ripped your head off, and now you're pregnant." Cut to Kristen Stewart mouthing, "What?" and ducking her head in embarrassment.

"That was a really advanced joke," Bryce said. "I didn't get it."


"I'm not sure what..." Xavier started before trailing off in confusion. "I guess in 'Breaking Dawn' Bella's pregnant, so I guess that's the joke?"

But the duo definitely did know why they won the award even if they didn't necessarily think they had the best movie fight. Bryce explained it best by saying, "Two words: Robert Pattinson. That's why."

2011 MTV Movie Awards:Pics

Taylor Lautner and members of the cast and crew of Twilight Saga: Eclipse accept the best movie award during the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. The Twilight gang ended up the night with five awards.

Pics At Last Night's MTV Movie Awards

MTV Australia Talks to Xavier Samuel About Eclipse

MTV Austraila caught up with Xavier Samuel and asked him about his time spent on Eclipse:

“MTV: Were you ever worried about just being known as the guy who was in ‘Twilight’?

Xavier: That never crossed my mind. I just felt really lucky to be cast in a role that wasn’t your average villain. There was a bit of complexity to this guy, but I never really felt like, I’m going to be playing vampires for the rest of my life!

Vote ‘Twilight’ and cast in iVillage Entertainment Awards

Head over to iVillage and vote for Twilight and it’s cast in their iVillage Entertainment Awards!

Man You’d Trade Your Husband For

Johnny Depp

Robert Pattinson

Jake Gyllenhaal

Denzel Washington

Sexiest Onscreen Chemistry

Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway

Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo

Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson

Hottest ‘Eclipse’ Hunk

Robert Pattinson

Kellan Lutz

Xavier Samuel

Taylor Lautner

Movie Franchise We Wish Would Never End

Sex and the City

Harry Potter

Toy Story

Twilight

Vote here.

Vote for Twi-guys at the 2nd Annual iVillage Entertainment Awards

Robert Pattinson is up for “Hottest Eclipse Hunks” along with Kellan Lutz, Xavier Samuel and Taylor Lautner.  It’s stiff competition but click the image below to cast your vote!

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