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Just in time for Rob's birthday, (but really for Cannes promotion) we've gotten a new still of Rob and Uma Thurman sharing a bedroom moment in Bel Ami. While there is still no official word on when the film will hit theaters (just rumors of dates that keep changing), Bel Ami is now listed as completed on Protagonist Pictures website. It also lists the running time as 104 minutes... of pure Georges AT HIS BEST. Enjoy the new still!

“A central message of Water for Elephants is the condemnation of cruelty towards animals. Twentieth Century Fox feels strongly that we have taken every step to ensure that the film, while portraying the perception of animal abuse (often through digital effects), held in utmost importance the proper care and humane treatment of all animals involved in the production. Fox and the filmmakers behind Water for Elephants are disturbed and saddened by the video being circulated that purportedly shows the elephant Tai being mistreated several years ago. We are strongly opposed to violence against animals, humans or any creatures.

“Fox is compelled to point out that this video was NOT taken during the training for, or production of, our film, and neither Tai nor any other animal performer in the film was harmed in any way during the making of this film. In fact, the organization circulating this video claims it was taken in 2005, which was at least five years before the movie went into production and at least a year before the book on which the movie is based was even published. Moreover, a representative from the American Humane Association was on set and monitored every instance in which animals were used and can confirm that no animals, including Tai, were mistreated in any way," the statement concludes.

Animals Defenders International released the disturbing video that prompted the response from Fox. You can see it at their site. The longer version with quotes from experts is also now available.

During the filming of Water for Elephants, the American Humane Association closely monitored the shoot, to make sure no animals were harmed during production. You can read their statement here.

Late this afternoon, Have Trunk Will Travel (Tai's trainers) issued their response to the video. What they had to say, at waterforelephantsfilm.com.

We will keep you posted as new information comes in.

UPDATE: Stills now in UHQ.

The scans are from the May 9th issue of People Magazine on newstands Friday (Steven Tyler on the cover). Click to enlarge - See the rest with Jacob and Alice at Epnebelle's feed.

So many articles we don't want you to miss, so we've been doing these Water for Elephants news wraps, to make it easier for you to read. Just click on the links for the full story.

Zap2It continued the post-opening weekend analysis of where Rob goes next in his career. We had much more on that subject yesterday.

There were a couple of interesting articles on the film's wardrobe. MTV continued their series with the scoop on what items Rob and Reese got to take home, once filming ended.

Zappos also had a great on camera interview with costume designer Jacqueline West.

Tai's trainer talked to Arizona Family (TV) about Rob's work with the elephant, he also shared details about the training and much more.




Culture Map had a quirky article tied to the release of Water for Elephants, and involved the foods of the era.. fried squirrel anyone??

Finally one more endorsement for Water for Elephants, coming from the romance novelist extraordinaire herself..




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After a solid opening weekend for Water for Elephants, critics weighed in on what comes next for Rob.


The Wall Street Journal has a great article with Hollywood reaction to the box office numbers, and whether it was Rob's fans who helped the film overperform.

The Hollywood Reporter asks if Rob can have a career outside of Twilight given the latest results. Here's that article.

Rotten Tomatoes says Water for Elephants has the best opening for an adult drama this year. Read their breakdown.

Critics also weighed in on MTV, on whether Rob can sustain a career in Hollywood. Good read.

And here's a quick look at some interesting stories we don't want you to miss.

Hollywood Crush has an article with the wardrobe designer from Water for Elephants. She talks about Marlena's outfits in the film, and why the color made all the difference as the film progressed.

Entertainment Weekly talks about their favorite Rob moment in the film and discusses the ending.

Sara Gruen gave a quick interview to the NY Examiner about what it means to have her story hit the big screen.

Finally, meet Penny.. the elephant that helped create Rosie and shape the story that we have all fallen in love with.

The MPPA today announced the rating its given Water for Elephants based on content.



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Editor Alan E. Bell just shared the link that shows the process of making Water for Elephants. And it has several new scenes!

Click to watch now.


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While Rob mentioned a bit of what could be delaying the release of Bel Ami during his interview with MTV, he went into details when he talked to Total Film:

"We were really true to the book and because the guy is basically a shit who wins everything at the end it’s really difficult to market it – especially with me in it"



You can read the rest, including how Rob felt about playing "a shit" over at Total Film. indieWIRE suggests producers may have to go the festival route to market Bel Ami:

Buzz around the pic has been quiet but maybe producers will trot it out to the festival circuit in the fall to see how it plays before deciding how to get it out there? We’ll have to see how it all plays out, but that’s what we’d do.


We'll keep you posted!

Thanks to WFEFilm for the indieWIRE tip.

USA Today has a great new interview with Rob, where he talks about getting knocked down by a horse on the Water for Elephants set:

"It was just one split second but (it was) a fully grown stallion...I'm kind of relatively scared of horses as well. I'm just glad I didn't have to ride any of them. I'm not particularly good at horse riding."





He also gives new details about that Breaking Dawn scene:

"She has to have this pregnant suit on all the time, that was probably more annoying for her"

Read the entire thing.. and it's goood, over at USA Today.

Hollywood Life had a chance to chat with Rob's new costar in Cosmopolis Paul Giamatti. And he's already a big fan of Rob:

“He’s great! Absolutely love the guy!”

Giamatti also talked about the plot. Check it out at Hollywood Life. Filming is set to begin at the end of May in Toronto.

While talking to MTV last week, Rob confirmed that Samantha Morton is also attached to the film, but didn't give up the name of his leading lady. Guess we'll just have to wait for official word.


Photo: OK Magazine, itsjustamovie.com.

Like always, Collider's Steve Weintraub has come through for fans.. this time with an update on Bel Ami. He talked to Uma Thurman today, and has an excellent write-up you want to check out. We've posted the video portion of it below, where Uma talks about Rob's role in the film and more!



Uma also talked to MTV about Rob, and she had lovely things to say about him as an actor. And his 'bum'. Read it all at MTV.



Here's what Rob had to say about Bel Ami, when he talked to MTV over the weekend. Let's hope we see this film released soon!

Cinema Musica gave fans a treat by releasing a preview of the Water for Elephants soundtrack. And to get you in the mood, we suggest you check out WFEFilm's awesome gallery of pictures while listening to it. The gallery includes tons of extras in costume and more. Plus don't miss their exclusive interview with director Francis Lawrence. The first two parts are out. Part One. Part Two.

You can pre-order the soundtrack on Amazon now. It will be released April 19th.




We've also gotten word that Chattanooga is going all out to celebrate its involvement in the filming of Water for Elephants. They've organized a big premiere on April 22nd:

A Red Carpet Reception will open the evening at 7:00 p.m. followed behind-the-scenes footage from the Chattanooga shoot and interviews with Executive Producer Kevin Halloran. The celebration will also include a Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon look-alike contest, movie ticket giveaways, movie poster giveaways, and more. A Black Tie VIP Meet and Greet will be held at Bluewater Grille (224 Broad Street, 37402) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

No word on whether Rob or any other cast will be in attendance, but it sounds like a fun event. A film commission official did say, they are trying to get them there:

“The New York premiere is the week before, and we are hoping they will want to come here as well”

Read the details on how you can attend, and how Tennessee has benefited from that production.


Finally, looks like we have a location for the premiere in London!





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We're a little more than a month away from the Water for Elephants premiere in New York, and there's plenty of news to share. The official Facebook page confirmed Fox is working on a special screening for LA fans.

To thank fans for their continued support, the Water for Elephants Facebook released a better quality still of Jacob under the big top. (Click for larger size).



There is also word from Algonquin Books, that they'll be conducting a webcast with author Sara Gruen next month. Read the details including how you can participate at waterforelephantsfilm.com

Boxoffice.com came up with its projections for the Water for Elephants opening weekend. Check them out.

To wrap things up, here's a great wallpaper made by candykizzes24. A little over a month to go!

The folks over at How To Be have an update for fans today, starting with news that the DVD will soon be available in the Netherlands and Belgium. They also have some great news for US & UK fans.

Read it all at their site.

"In Bel Ami, my character marries Robert Pattinson's. Robert's lovely. I worked with him, and he's not changed since then."

You can find the interview in the March issue of the magazine. Read the rest and see the scan at RobertPattinsonMoms.

Lee Pace talked to E! Online's Marc Malkin about working with Rob and Kristen on Breaking Dawn, and how well he thinks they are handling fame:

"The thing about him (Rob) that is so charming is what you see is what you get," Pace said. "He is as charming and humble and handsome as he presents himself. Totally what you see is what you get with him."

He also shares details of working with Bill Condon and more on Rob. Read it all at E! Online.

We all know these muscles well. Now two men that helped Rob get fit for the Twilight films and Water for Elephants, have shared details of his workout routine. First up, Harley Pasternak's chat with Hollywood Life:

Harley adds that Rob “specifically looks at fitness as part of his job” but says “he’s an easy client to work with and when he commits and focuses he’s just… super committed.”

On his personality: “He’s just a very sweet, unassuming guy who came to train with us, I’d never heard of him before…to see how big it became… it was the craziest thing. I went to meet with him in NYC and he had multiple security guards because there were people just swarming him. He’s someone that’s not built for this crazy celebrity status, he’s a very low-key guy who likes doing low-key things. He’s a very simple, low-key guy.”

Read the excellent article that includes more on Rob's favorite workout routines, and answers to fan-submitted questions at Hollywood Life.

Vancouver trainer Nathan Mallalieu also got a chance to work with Rob. He spoke exclusively to MTV, about the kind of energy Rob brought to the workouts. Starts at about :45 - right after they do the puppet theater version of Rob's call-in interview with Ryan Seacrest.
 
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UPDATE: Director Francis Lawrence has cleared up the *nasty* rumor ;)




Movietickets.com has listed the running time for Water for Elephants and we hope they are wrong, because it's shorter than we expected.


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Jackson talked to a Houston radio station this morning and shared Breaking Dawn details, including a scene involving Edward's bachelor party that fans will get to see in the film - Click on the picture below to listen!



Thanks to TwiFans & Alliegirl97 :)