Wait, Jackson Rathbone, Is That You?

Just saw some promo photos of Jackson Rathbone in Tokyo promoting The Last Airbender and almost didn't recognize him!

What is this?

I am not a fan!  I think I much prefer it when Rathbone looks like something other than an over-gelled yuppie.  This outtake from Jackson Rathbone's Nylon photo shoot is more my style.

Shirtless Sunday: Jackson Rathbone

Can I get an AMEN? I am loving these new stills from Jackson Rathbone's movie, HURT. It makes me almost brave enough to see the film, but I'm not sure even a shirtless Jackson Rathbone could get me past my horror movie squeamishness. Still . . . they're not bad, are they?

Happy Trails To You

Seriously, why can't Jackson Rathbone be shirtless in the Twilight movies? Why does he have to be known for his bad hair? As soon as they pick their new director, the fandom needs to submit a list of demands. Item 1? Less bad wig, more exposed abs for Mr. Rathbone.

New Moon Premier Outfits: Outfits In The Middle

These are a few of the outfits that I didn't love, but I didn't hate, either. Some of them I feel really bad about categorizing like this, but hey--it's not like these people don't have professionals dressing them.

Ashley Greene

It's no secret that I like Ashley Greene, and it's no surprise that she was going for sexy here on the red carpet. I mean, she does have that Maxim photoshoot to live up to! However, this outfit just wasn't doing anything for me--I've seen her in better. There's no visual interest here--it's just a red dress.

Jackson Rathbone

Jackson honey, you're supposed to be hot. While black tie attire is appropriate, it's not getting the job done with the black hair. You're looking just a little washed out here--grey suit next time?

Mike Welch

On one hand, you are dressed up. On the other hand, you look like a car salesman. It may be genetic, but a paisley tie? Who's dad had that lying around? Or were you just trying to stay in the Mike Newton character as much as possible?

Touching Rob Pattinson Professionally

So, I had the most wonderful 2 hour massage today, which made me think of the Twilight boys.

Let me break that logic down for you:

1. My massage was an awesome reward for surviving a busy week.

2. Eclipse just started filming. Lots of busy weeks coming up here.

3. Massage therapists get to touch people for a living.

4. People doing vampire stunts probably ache after a long week.

5. People who have muscle aches are likely to engage the services of a masseuse.

6. The Eclipse team probably includes a group of professional masseurs.

7. Someone is making a living out of rubbing down Rob Pattinson after a long day.

8. Someone is making a living out of helping Taylor Lautner ease those poor overworked muscles of his.

9. Someone is making a living out of helping Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Xavier Samuel, and the Wolfpack with their "tension".

10. Someone's life is hella good.

11. I knew I should have dropped out of school and become a masseuse. Damn career counselors didn't know what could have been in my hands. For hours each day. After which someone would have handed me a fat paycheck. For touching the Twilight boys.

12. Damn, damn, damn!

13. Sigh. Tell me again why my parents wanted me to have a real career? Someone out there is getting paid to touch those hot ass actors, and I'm just relaxed enough not to be too jealous.

The Men At The Teen Choice Awards

A breakdown of the ladies outfits should only be followed by a breakdown of the men's clothes, right? And if only I could get the men's clothes to break down . . . . . wait, that's another post.

Jackson Rathbone

Um, channeling our inner Johnny Depp much? The hair, the sunglasses, the vest . . . when you run away to France I am SO FOLLOWING YOU THERE!

Taylor Lautner

Suit, man. Where is the suit? And must you always do that thing with your hair? Shark week is over, baby, over! But how mad at you can I really be when yes, you're still hot, even when you're not wearing a suit.

Kellan Lutz

All clean cut and charming, as ever. I was kind of hoping you would whip out something really funky, not unlike your disguise at the Comic Con event here.

Robert Pattinson

MMMMMMM. So Rob, I hear you won the award for "Choice Hottie" . . .how does that not happen every day?

And one without all the surfboards and nonsense in it . . . . .Congratulations on the hotness, Rob, although, please, next time can you wear a suit? I love you in a suit.

Thanks to Socialite Life, Just Jared, and Getty for the Photos!

Rob Pattinson vs. Xavier Samuel

In a battle for hotness to the death, who would win? Although this was something I had personally never contemplated, not knowing Xavier Samuel from a rock in my shoe, apparently there are swirls in the blogosphere that he may be a contender for replacing Rob Pattinson as the King of Sex Incarnate.

WTForks, right?

I mean, in one corner we have legions . . .and legions . . . and legions of SCREAMING fan girls, followed by millions of quieter women who kind of know better but don't give a flying squirrel about how ridiculous they are with their little Robsession. I'm in their camp. And it's not so little (Yeah, that's what she said).

Oh, I may sneak over to Team Jacob now and again, and let's all just admit that the Wolf Pack abs are perfectly lickable, but honestly, it's ROB PATTINSON.

All Hail The Hotness!

And in the other corner, we have Xavier Samuel.

Thanks, JustJared.

Things that I knew about Xavier Samuel, prior to him getting cast as Riley in Eclipse:

• (crickets)
  

Things I learned about Xavier Samuel from the general Twiverse prior to writing this post:

• Australian
• Blonde
• Smokes
• Made the cut for the cast

Things I learned about Xavier Samuel on Wikipedia:

• He's 25, which makes him older than Rob and not jailbait (in most states) like Taylor.

We'll take that as a win. Some of the cast needs to be of age, or how will I ever get Jacob and the Wolf Pack drunk enough to . . . never mind. Focus, focus, focus.

• He's done some theater: Two Weeks With The Queen, Osama The Hero, and Mercury Fur.

Never heard of any of those. You? (crickets) Yeah, I kind of thought that.

• He's done two TV shows. McLeod's Daughters, a series, and Dream Life, a movie.
  

Still not ringing a bell.

• There are some movies in there too, 2:37, Angela's Decision, September, Newcastle, The Loved Ones, and Road Train.
  

Maybe they were big in Australia?

So, basically I'm a prejudiced, original cast loving kind of girl. Who is Xavier Samuel? In my book, until he starts doing Kellan Lutz push up tricks, starts a band a la Mr. Rathbone, or sprouts Wolf Pack worthy abs, this kid is a nobody.

And he's definitely not hotter than Rob!

Bryce Dallas Howard + Jackson Rathbone

Okay, so this post can be filed under . . .oooooo AWKWARD MUCH?

Apparently, our very own near and dear Jackson Rathbone has the hots for Bryce Dallas Howard! Could this be a subplot on the whole Victoria/Rachelle thing? I don't know. I think he meant the comment in a "Well, as long as we're talking about this . . . . ." kind of way, but I think the text of his interview in Seventeen magazine should be fun on-set teasing fodder.

Well, if anyone is speaking to Bryce at that point. If Rachelle stays out. If Jackson doesn't pre-emptively threaten to kick everyone's asses for talking smack about his fantasy girl.

I can't picture it, but they are photoshopped together here!

While We Wait For Comic Con Goodies

Okay, so like most of the Twi-blogosphere NOT LUCKY ENOUGH to actually be at Comic Con, I am hanging out and waiting for the goodies to unload after this afternoon's panels.

In the meantime . . . .while this afternoon is going to be all about Rob (well, truthfully, isn't it?) here are a few of the other good things about the movies:

And now back to our regularly scheduled waiting for updates & news . . . . .