This day just keeps on getting better & better.  This news is NOT confirmed but according to Expresso:

The director David Cronenberg, writer Don DeLilo and actors Robert Pattinson and Paul Giamatti will come from Cannes to Lisbon, at the end of May for the premiere of the movie “Cosmopolis”, the Express learned.

Produced by Paul White, the film was selected for official competition of the Cannes Film Festival, being the 11th film of the Portuguese producer to earn the distinction.

Based on the novel by Don DeLilo, “Cosmopolis” is an action film about the crisis of capitalism, a world that has a currency known as “rat.”

Robert Pattinson appears as the tycoon 28 years of Manhattan, who practically lives in his limousine full of gadgets , from which manipulates the fate of the planet. Paul Giamatti plays the role of an ordinary man who rebels against the system.

Juliette Binoche is one of the stars of the cast, which also contained the names of Jay Baruchel and Kevin Durand

The Portuguese opens in theaters is scheduled for May 31

As soon as any more info is available, we will of course let you all know.  Crossing my fingers this is true.  I cannot wait to see Rob promote the film – absolutely cannot wait!

Via

I have been looking forward to these. Here are some reactions that have started to roll in:

HITFIX:

…”I was personally no fan of Cronenberg’s last film, which hit the fall festival circuit. At all. But with this trailer it looks like he’s back in the pocket I like. I mean, it’s about a rich dude (Robert Pattinson) taking his limo across town to get a haircut”

 

Experience Film:

‘Cosmopolis’ Is Not What You Have Come To Expect From Robert Pattinson

“Along with a new trailer, the film Cosmopolis has announced that it will premiere at Cannes Film Festival.  If all you know is Robert Pattinson from the Twilight series, prepare yourself for a shock. Based on the novel by Don DeLillo, David Cronenberg’s film features a billionaire on his way to get a haircut. Nothing bad can come of that right… right. While it’s not labeled as such, the trailer embedded after the jump contains scenes that would classify it for red band.

I’m excited to see what Pattinson can do in a major role that isn’t broody vampire-y. The film looks pretty captivating”

 

The Film Stage:

“With a few hours to go before the official Cannes line-up gets announced, we’ve got quite a little treat. Following the exhilarating teaser, a brand spankin’ new trailer for David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis is out, which confirms its Cannes debut as an official selection.

Based on the novel by Don DeLillo, the film stars Robert Pattinson and Sarah Gadon in the story of a young multi-billionaire named Eric Parker who journeys across Manhattan in his luxurious, hi-tech stretch limo to get a haircut. This trailer expands on the mind-bending bits found in the first, with a great look at what will certainly be Pattinson’s meatiest role yet. I love the imagery Cronenberg is playing with, as it looks to be something straight out of one of his 80s/early 90s classics”.

I think a lot of people are going to be eating their words, no I know they are. We have already seen evidence of this *grins* Cannot wait for more wonderful reactions. Rob finally receiving the praise that he deserves – bring it on!!!! This film is going to be phenomenal. I am SO thrilled for Rob, no one deserves it more.

Thanks so much to Roberta for the links. To read the articles in full, click on the hyperlinks.

Yes you read that right! I nearly fell off my chair when I saw this. I am trying not to go crazy with excitement just in case, but seriously how can we not want to do cartwheels around the room LOL.

Here is the info from The Tracking Board:

{TB EXCLUSIVE} ROBERT PATTINSON TO RE-TEAM WITH DAVID CRONENBERG IN “MAPS TO THE STARS”

The ubiquitous “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson is doing everything he can to not be described as “‘Twilight’ star Pattinson”, and if it takes attaching himself to every upcoming David Cronenberg project to do so, by God he will follow through.

Pattinson has just become attached as a supporting actor in director Cronenberg’s upcoming darkly comedic drama, MAPS TO THE STARS. The pic, to which Viggo Mortensen is already attached, details the story of two child actors ruined by Hollywood’s depravity. Pattinson is said to play Jerome, a chauffeur by day and struggling actor by night. Scribe Bruce Wagner, who was originally set to direct until Cronenberg took the reigns in 2006, penned the script.

This news comes just before the May release of the anticipated Cronenberg project starring Pattinson, “Cosmopolis”, based on the Don DeLillo novel of the same name. Pattinson plays Eric Packer, a young billionaire who attempts to visit his father’s barber across Manhattan but is thwarted by a series of unlikely events.

“Maps to the Stars” will also be Mortensen’s fourth project with Cronenberg, having first worked together when he took the lead in “A History of Violence”.

Pattinson is currently in active development on “Unbound Captives”, a period drama that will also star Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz.

OMG Rob, Cronenberg & Viggo all together. PURE HEAVEN Vertigo! I am down on my knees praying this is true. Today may turn out to be even MORE epic than we thought.  No more info is available at this stage but of course, if we hear or see anything we will let you know straight away.  OMG, just the possibility of this happening.  I want to run out & dance in the street haha.

Thanks to much to @larry411 for the tip.

I’m a little late in doing this this week since I was a little distracted *coughs*.  Anyway, thought I would give you an update on how BA is doing so far and can I say – GO Russia.  Oh Magnolia Pics maybe you should take note on how Russia’s MTV helped to promote this film instead of tweeting and FBing whose team are you on – I can honestly tell you I ain’t on your team you lazy people.  Oops sorry I needed to get that off my chest.  Anyway I see BoxOfficeMojo is still using that calculator so don’t worry I’ll do the work for them and add it up.

UK Film Council

So up to 1 April 2012 the total box office for BA is USD3,122,235

For those who are  interested too, Indiewire posted an article today entitled “Indie 101:  How Do You Measure Whether An Indie Film Has Done Well”.   It’s an interesting read and will give you a better insight into how things work with lower budget films, so just click on the link.

A new review of the ‘Cosmopolis’ teaser trailer from GrizzlyBomb. Another nice commentary from a male perspective.

Teaser For Cronenberg’s New Thriller ‘Cosmopolis’

David Cronenberg is one of those directors who’s really never made a bad film, yet he’s never even been nominated for an Oscar. Why? Because the Oscars are bullshit, but what else is new? Cronenberg, much like other extremely cerebral directors like William Friedkin and Harmony Korine, has a way of tapping into the human psyche in a way that seems comfortably strange. Relatable in some ways, completely unheard of in others.

Last year, Cronenberg directed the critically acclaimed and surprisingly mainstream erotic-drama-thriller, A Dangerous Method. This year, he seems to be going back to his surrealist routes with Cosmopolis. Starring Robert Pattinson, the film follows Eric Packer, a 28-year-old billionaire asset manager whose day devolves into an odyssey with a cast of characters that start to tear his world apart. Based on the novel by Don DeLillo, Cronenberg will write and direct this film, set to be released sometime in 2012.

For those of you doubting the strength of Robert Pattinson as an actor, just shut up. Seriously, just shut up already. The guy did the nearly impossible – He escaped the Twilight persona. Robert Pattinson is an extremely talented young actor with an already eclectic resume and disgustingly bright future ahead of him. And I’m not just saying this because I love Twilight, which I don’t. I’m saying it because the difference between him and Taylor Lautner is that Pattinson actually understands the meaning of emotion and facial expression.

Cosmopolis also stars Paul Giamatti, Samantha Morton, Jay Baruchel, Kevin Durand, and Juliette Binoche, AKA, the best cast I’ve seen this year thus far.

I wouldn’t want someone to say that I’m shying away from providing box office updates for Bel Ami because it’s a flop.  And I reiterate what  I said last time, it’s too early to call considering it hasn’t had worldwide release.  In any event, I like to keep up to date on what’s happening with Rob’s films and so here we go.

According to UK Film Council, the Box Office for the weekend 16-18 March 2012 saw Bel Ami drop to no. 15 with total gross to date being £579,897.  But without looking like I’m making excuses – Bel Ami has only been shown in 139 cinemas as opposed to films like John Carter for example, which is being shown in 452 cinemas (and let’s face it Disney itself has already come out and confirmed that that movie has been a disaster considering how much it cost to make).

According to Box Office Mojo Bel Ami  has grossed the following to 18 March 2012:

Well we know that BOM isn’t showing all the countries it’s released in, Sabina told us how good it was doing in Romania and yet – I don’t see Romania listed above.  In fact, I’m not a mathematics genius but can someone explain to me how worldwide Foreign Total is shown as $668,769 – yet  when you look at the figures above, UK alone is $919,100.  Wonder what calculator BOM is using – I’d like to use that one to show how much I still owe on my mortgage … just saying.  Anyway my calculations for box office to 18 March 2012 are USD1,181,127.00.