Robert Pattinson Nominated for Best Newcomer at Empire Awards

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Robert Pattinson Nominated for Best Newcomer at Empire Awards

Posted by: Edward

March 02, 2009, 02:26 PM

The nominees for the 2009 Empire Awards have been announced including a 'Best Newcomer' nod for actor Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory). Mr. Pattinson joins fellow 'newcomers' Gemma Arterton, Jim Sturgess, Toby Kebell, Hayley Atwell in this category.

In addition, a few projects featuring actors from the Harry Potter series have been recognized, starting with Brendan Gleeson (Professor Moody), Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort), and Clémence Poésy (Fleur) for the film In Bruges, which received two nominations in the categories of Best Comedy and Best British film. Finally, the film Sweeney Todd garnered nominations in the of Best Horror, Best Soundtrack, and Best Director (Timothy Burton) categories, with Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) mentioned as a contender for Best Actress. Voting is now open for registered Empire Online members and runs through March 12th. The awards ceremony is slated for March 29, 2009.

Congratulations to all!

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896 Points

Ppl! Please vote on Helena Bonham Carter!!!! She deserves it!

Posted by sofia_g on March 02, 2009, 06:38 PM report to moderator

896 Points

Ppl! Please vote on Helena Bonham Carter!!!! She deserves it!

Posted by sofia_g on March 02, 2009, 06:40 PM report to moderator

2113 Points

good for him

Posted by selene21 (ROAR) on March 02, 2009, 07:29 PM report to moderator

188 Points

I loved ‘In Bruges’ so much. It’s just my kind of movie. :)

Posted by Arithmancer on March 02, 2009, 07:46 PM report to moderator

13596 Points

Congrats to all!

Posted by Garden State Geek on March 02, 2009, 10:23 PM report to moderator

1882 Points

Why is Rob considered a newcomer? Is it because he was one of the main stars instead of supporting actor?

Posted by Cool G on March 03, 2009, 12:36 AM report to moderator

1090 Points

Woah! Congrats to everyone! :D

Posted by *Adeline* ~ ROAR! :D on March 03, 2009, 04:20 AM report to moderator

15914 Points

Congratulations Rob! :)

Posted by Mhæy™⌠R☺AR⌡ on March 03, 2009, 06:15 AM report to moderator

5439 Points

well good for him.

Posted by Fleur-de- Lily on March 03, 2009, 07:15 AM report to moderator

159 Points

Congratulation Rob on your nomination!

Posted by firekeeper on March 03, 2009, 09:08 AM report to moderator

7239 Points

COOL! Congrats, Mr Pattinson!
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Posted by Confederate Lady [CL, Rawwrrrr] on March 03, 2009, 09:38 AM report to moderator

98 Points

In Bruges is a brilliant film. Period. VOTE FOR IT.

Posted by KanedaX on March 03, 2009, 09:55 AM report to moderator

63 Points

I really hope he doesn’t win. He hasn’t made as many films or played as many varied chracters as either of the other nominees. Hayley Atwell was terrific in Brideshead Revisited and the Duchess last year. Jim Sturgess has been in a musical, thriller, IRA biopic and period film alongside Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson. Gemma Arterton (not the best actress but working along well) has done a Bond film, headed teen comedy, starred in a Hardy adaptation and played Elizabeth Bennet – all in the past 18 months. Toby Kebbel broke through in the excellent Dead Man’s Shoes, headed a crime film and played in Control – one of the best films in 2007.

I’m sorry, but Pattinson shouldn’t be nominated against them. He’ll probably win because I’m sure the Twilighters will come out to vote – but I don’t think he deserves it.

Posted by miriam the wounded on March 03, 2009, 10:37 AM report to moderator

4024 Points

Congrats everybody! XD

Posted by ♥Behind Those Sparkling Eyes♥ ~{★wbm★}~© on March 03, 2009, 12:15 PM report to moderator

48 Points

CONGRATS, ROB!!@!

Is he being nominated for his performance as Cedric, or just as Edward? Or both? That would be pretty cool, too. They should just include everything he’s done, methinks.

Posted by ZoeyLuna on March 03, 2009, 02:27 PM report to moderator

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