It’s no surprise as we head to Christmas that it’s been a quiet week.  THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  Ireland has added another screening for 2017 and iTunes (UK) has a preorder link. The Film Experience did a wonderful write up about the production design – great read.  Barfly gave Scott Walker’s soundtrack for the film an honourable mention in their Best Album of the Year list. As did The Citizen Web “The Childhood of a Leader…whose striking score & breakaway finale knocked me out”.  EVENTS & GALAS:  I added another photo of Robert with Natalie Portman to the HQs.  FKA Twigs unveiled a new website and added some BTS photos of getting ready for the Met Gala 2016 and spoilt us with one featuring Robert. Thanks to Posh for the HQ.   THE LOST CITY OF Z:  Sienna is so interesting to listen to – I think she’s underrated as an actress.  She tells us some nice little background stories to the film, but I love that both Sienna and the interviewer think Pattinson is amazing in it.  It’s almost Christmas right – so that’s probably why we finally have the NYFF portrait in a quality still.  DIOR:  I have one question – Peter Lindbergh when are you going to share those outtakes. IN OTHER NEWS:  I tweeted an article where Oliver Assayas talks about how Sylvester Stallone was his first choice, but the financiers wanted DeNiro.  Funny how the world has a way of righting itself.  Indiewire posted an article of the interesting things said to them this year.  I do love what James Gray said “No picture ever said, ‘Shot on digital, but please excuse the fact that it looks a little crappy, because it was easier for the filmmaker.’” Also realised that Houda Benyamina’s film “Divines” has been nominated for a Golden Globe. They should get Robert to announce the winners of that section … just putting it out there.   RPAU 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS:  Michelle kicked off the 12 day countdown and we all have an opportunity to share some favourite things about Robert leading up to next Sunday. And Jules gave us another incredibly beautiful banner.  COMING UP NEXT WEEK:  Other than Christmas, Greece can see Queen of the Desert on NovaHD on 23 December 2016. Stay safe in this lead up to Christmas and more importantly have fun.  See you on Christmas Day.

EVENTS & GALAS

HQs LA Dance Project Gala Dinner *Updated*

*NEW* HQ BTS Photo Preparing for Met Gala 2016

Robert keeps surprising us with event pics and I’m loving it.  DAMSEL:  Yes, when is that sound going to be done and dusted so we can have the release of this film *sideeyesConduit*. Also, David Zellner keeping us updated on instagram – he’s still editing.  Such a tease. GOOD TIME: I hope The Playlist is right with their prediction that Good Time will hopefully premiere at Sundance *fingerscrossed*.THE LOST CITY OF Z: France only has to wait 3 months in which to see the film in cinemas. I hope this date doesn’t change for them. How exciting.  Australia is yet to confirm a date, but I suspect it should he confirmed soon. THE ROVER: Netflix Brazil will be screening the film from 23 December 2016. QUEEN OF THE DESERT: More screenings have been added to NovaCinemaHD (Greece). The movie premieres on 13 December 2016.  THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  I like that Indiewire included the theatrical poster in the 21 posters they consider to be the best in 2016. The film also made it on another fave list “one of the most intriguing and mysterious films released in the UK”. GALAS & PARTIES:  Just when we thought the photos from the GQ+Dior Men of the Year Dinner at the Chateau Marmont were a gift from God, we had pics from the LA Dance Project Annual Gala last night.  Cleary Santa knows we’ve all been good. How great are all those photos – Robert looks so dapper. And there better be footage somewhere of Rob dancing with Rami Malek to Sister Nancy’s “Bam Bam” at the CM – just saying. What about that great quote from GQ about Robert being a “style legend in the making”.  We’ve always said it – always. The man knows how to wear a suit. IN OTHER NEWS: Always no. 1 in our books of sexiest men, but still you can’t be disappointed with no. 3. And thank to Imogen on twitter we have a scan of the article where even Glamour admit they should give Robert a “Sexiest Man Lifetime Achievement Award” – they also describe him as positively devastating. Can’t disagree with that. I tweeted this quote “it’s an opportunity to see the remarkable turnaround of the career of Robert Pattinson,” from a French article about the release date for LCOZ. I also came across an article where Claire Denis talks about filming. It had been too long since looking at those Teen Magazine photoshoot pics – where have the years gone. Robert again spoilt us by turning up to the private party for Hidden Figures.  Hmm I wonder who was there that enticed him to go *looksupdirectorsprojectsindevt*.  In case you don’t have instagram, The Style Council posted a throwback to Nan Goldin’s Dior Homme on their instagram today. COMING UP NEXT WEEK: Greece can watch Queen of the Desert on NovaCinemaHD on 13 December. See you next week …

DAMSEL

*NEW* Cast & Crew Photo from the Set of Damsel Featuring Robert Pattinson

GOOD TIME

The Playlist Includes Robert Pattinson “Good Time” in 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2017

 

It has been a relatively quiet week, but we are heading towards Christmas. GALAS & PARTIES:  The surprises continue this week – love when Robert attends events and he poses for photos.  LIFE:  Lucky ducks in Austria and Germany can watch on Sky Cinema. GOOD TIME: ScreenDaily confirmed that Ascot Elite will distribute in German speaking Europe and gave us this tidbit – “great script and killer promo” – I’m ready! IMDbPro added Barkhad Abdi to the cast, although we already knew he was involved. QUEEN OF THE DESERT:  Greece can now own on DVD. Gaga, the Japanese distributor, updated their website and added “About the Movie” – they’ve posted a pic of Robert as TE Lawrence which is a crop from a previous BTS still. THE TRAP: No Robert news, but James Franco removed from IMDbPro on 30 November 2016.  Indiewire also posted an article about Harmony Korine and only mentioned Al Pacino and Benecio Del Toro.  Stay tuned. THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  There’s an upcoming screening in Wicklow, Ireland on 13 March 2017. Lucky peeps. IN OTHER NEWS:  Michelle’s on top of all FOXTEL screenings.  I tweeted Stan to see if they would stream The Childhood of a Leader – their response “Not at this stage but we will pass on your request to the Acquisitions Dept!”  Yes please. The Irish Times has included the soundtrack of The Childhood of a Leader in it’s best 2016 films “”standout…has to be Scott Walker’s rip-roaring orchestral racket for Brady Corbet’s The Childhood of a Leader”. Head on over to vote for it.  Michelle also made sure we met Jules’ Mr December *fansself* and Jules tweeted a gorgeous Seasons Greeting edit. Film School Rejects included The Childhood of a Leader in “Films You Should See This Awards Season”.  Robert and FKA Twigs portrait taken by Mario Testino at the Met Gala 2015 has been included in his permanent exhibition at his museum in Peru. Stellar. COMING UP NEXT WEEK:  Fairly quiet week, but Spain does get The Childhood of a Leader on DVD on 7 December. See you next week.

GALAS & PARTIES

*New* Photo with Zach Hill (Death Grips) at Deirdre O’Callaghan’s “The Drum Thing” Book Launch

LIFE

Austria & Germany:  Watch “Life” on Sky on Demand and Sky Cinema from 30 November 2016 to 12 January 2017

 

Let’s see what’s been happening this week.  IDOL’S EYE: I have everything crossed for Oliver Assayas. This is a film Robert obviously wants to be involved in – like The Lost City of Z – he’s hanging in there from the beginning. DIOR: I will never tire seeing those pics. THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER:  How fantastic for Brady Corbet and Lol Crawley – fingers crossed they win. It’s definitely worthy of the awards. I watched 45 Years a few days ago which is another film that Lol did the cinematography for. He has a beautiful style.  As for Brady, the only other film I’ve seen competing with him is The Witch and I just couldn’t understand the accolades for it – it’s no competitor for me. I came across a few more reviews and have updated our review post with great comments like this one “Robert Pattinson is also beguiling as Charles, a colleague of the father, and fans of his earlier work should welcome him as a different beast.” GALAS & PARTIES:  Woah woah woah – Dazed 25th Anniversary Party – that is all.  THE LOST CITY OF Z:  Germany & Switzerland might have release dates – I’m still not 100% convinced with that 4 May date. Argentina has changed and pushed it back yet again. Hopefully the April date sticks. DAMSEL:  Funnily enough I was discussing the possibility of the film being included at Sundance with @desoonz about 24 hours before the article appeared. Fingers tightly crossed. THE TRAP:  The UK and US seem to be on top of things. I hope this movie eventually gets made. IN OTHER NEWS: Those gorgeous photos from the MTTS Red Carpet  and Cosmopolis Promo Toronto – beautiful. Thanks Posh. Move over Franco – that role has Robert’s name written all over it (if he wants to do it that is) ha!  I also tweeted a really great read from Harbour Picture Company on the background to how they worked on the soundtrack for The Lost City of Z.  I highly recommend reading if you like delving into the background of movies.  Michelle keeping on top of FOXTEL spoiling us with Robert films.  COMING UP NEXT WEEK:  You can see The Childhood of a Leader at Pori Film Festival (Finland), Queen of the Desert and Life at Kinomania Festival (Bulgaria) and Bulgaria will have its theatrical release of Queen of the Desert from 2 December. See you next week …

IDOL’S EYE

FILM UPDATE: Oliver Assayas talks Idol’s Eye with The National (Argentina) | “The best of Hollywood … are its actors”

FILM UPDATE: Olivier Assayas Talks Idol’s Eye with The Hollywood Reporter “it genuinely has potential to be a pretty good film”

Starting the week off with a Dior photo is always  a good sign.  DIOR:  Love the untagged & HQ photo from GQ Italia. THE TRAP: Slowly slowly it’s coming together again. It better film this time round. Just saying. QUEEN OF THE DESERT: Greece is screening the film on TV in December and Seven Films confirmed to RPAU that it would be releasing the film on DVD approximately 30 Nov 2016.  Turkey released on DVD this week. THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER: I’ve now added 3 preorder links for the DVD release in Spain. I’ve also added preorder links for Canada. Japan continues to outdo everyone with their promotion of this film.  I mentioned last week that Portugal was to have it’s theatrical release on 17 November, but on checking to tweet a reminder on Thursday I found that it’s been pushed back a week. Finland has a chance to see the film as part of Pori Film Festival at the end of this month. GOOD TIME: I know it’s stating the obvious that the film will be released in 2017, but it’s great to see the Safdies are still working hard on it. Cinando is also showing a distributor for Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Benelux. Now if we could only find out who might distribute in Oz. THE LOST CITY OF Z: Italy will be seeing the film in April – apparently. IDOL’S EYE: And whilst I’m mentioning Italy – it will also see this film as it acquired a distributor during AFM.  RING OF THE NIBELUNGS: I love that we can be surprised by new promo photos from this film. IN OTHER NEWS:  What a surprise to see Robert at that special event held by Paramount Pictures’ Brad Grey.  I love surprises like that and thanks Posh for sharing the UHQ with us. Posh also shared the Dior advertisement in GQ USA, gave us the headsup about some new pics from the 2009 Japanese photoshoot and the GMA piccies from The Rover promo in 2014. Eddie Redmayne defended Hufflepuffs and we had a glimpse of Cedric. That put a smile on my face on Thursday.  Thanks to Suze for the heads up about it. I also tweeted this great BTS pic of Brady from the set of The Childhood of a Leader. For those who have seen the film they will know the significance. COMING UP NEXT WEEK:  Importantly, the US release of The Childhood of a Leader on DVD (and Canada too) and in case you missed the tweet – you can preorder on iTunes. It’s also available on Netflix.  You can still catch it at Film Festivals – Heimspiel (Germany) and Skara (Sweden). Portugal and Japan will have their theatrical releases on 24 & 25 November respectively.  You can watch Queen of the Desert and Life at Kinomania Film Festival (Bulgaria).  Hope we get some additional film news next week … until then.

THE TRAP

IMDbPro Adds Gucci Mane to Cast List

QUEEN OF THE DESERT

Release Dates, Screenings & Film Festivals:  Greece (TV) | Turkey (DVD)

What a fabulous couple of weeks for movie news for Robert – first we get news that Idol’s Eye is back on track and then we hear that The Trap is a go as well.  You know what else we got this week —-> GO CAMPAIGN:  Pictures trickled through and thanks to Posh I could put together a compilation video of Robert arriving and on the red carpet.  Some gorgeous footage as expected. Posh also spoilt us with the piccies. People magazine also had a chance to speak to Robert at the event and they talked to him about his work with the charity. We got an update on how much Robert’s fans donated and I got my pic of Robert with Liam Hemsworth – happy days. THE LOST CITY OF Z: I came across some photos from the NYFF premiere that were definitely new to me. LIFE:  Will be screening at the Kinomania Film Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria. I don’t believe Life has had a theatrical release so that’s exciting.  QUEEN OF THE DESERT:  Can also be seen at the Kinomania Festival ahead of its 2 December release. IDOL’S EYE:  Is now on Robert’s IMDbPro page under pre-production.  I also love the new summary they have provided.  And how amazeballs is Jules’ new edit – if you haven’t seen it – check out our Film Page.  Smashing.  Also, according to Production Weekly, filming is due to commence in February 2017 which is great news. HIGH LIFE:  Production Weekly is also showing filming to commence in May 2017.  THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER: I love that Film Festivals are still screening this film. I also love the Japanese promo and cinema posters.  There’s a special run of the film in Michigan – love arthouse cinemas.  THE TRAP:  Cartwheeling – uzi wielding surfie Max. IN OTHER NEWS:  I noticed Flicks AU & NZ have listed The Childhood of a Leader as coming to cinemas in 2017. I don’t know of an Aussie distributor, and I know that that website isn’t reliable – they have The Lost City of Z as releasing in Australia on 4 May – problem with that is – that’s the NZ release date and no date has been confirmed for Australia yet. They are different distributors and both have confirmed to me the information I just shared. Anyway something obviously happened for them to update the site *shrugs*.  Stay tuned.  Posh shared Dior advertisements in British GQ (I got a little excited as it was Robert and Michael Fassbender in same tweet haha – a girl can dream right), L’Uomo Vogue and Esquire UK.  Did you see Jules amazing GO edits that we tweeted here and here. Beautiful. COMING UP NEXT WEEK:  You can watch The Childhood of a Leader in London at Rio Cinema, in the US in Michigan (see below), at Film Festivals in Germany - Heimspiel Film Festival , Sweden - Skövde Film Festival  and Londonderry - Foyle Film Festival,  Filmin (Spain) if you have access.  The theatrical release in Portugal is coming up on Thursday and of course you can watch Life and Queen of the Desert at Kinomania in Bulgaria. As usual, looking forward to what may unfold in the coming week – see you next Sunday.

GO CAMPAIGN GALA

EVENT Photos:  Part 2 | Social Media – Dior | 8 New UHQ Red Carpet Photos

EVENT Videos:  Arrival & Red Carpet | Cosmopolitan Spain & more

*Print* Robert Talks His Involvement with The Go Campaign “It’s still completely unreal to me”

.@thegocampaign Tweets About Robert Pattinson’s Birthday Campaign