Robert Pattinson Wins British Performer Of The Year Award Mon, February 4, 2013 12:47pm EST by HL Intern (HOLLYWOOD LIFE)

Last month, ‘Twilight’ heartthrob Robert Pattinson was up for the Richard Attenborough Film Awards’ British Performer of the Year. Whether it was for his stunningly good looks or his work, fans voted and got him the win!

The votes are in. Robert Pattinson fans pulled through and got Rob to the top. Twi-hards or just plain old Rob fans came together to make sure Rob was chosen as the 2013 recipient of the Richard Attenborough Film Awards British Performer of the Year for his role as Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2.

Rob was up against some of Britain’s best actors, including Christian Bale (The Dark Knight Rises), Emily Blunt (The Five Year Engagement), Daniel Craig (Skyfall), Judi Dench (Skyfall), Colin Firth (Gambit), Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spider-Man), Keira Knightley (Anna Karenina), Emma Watson: The Perks Of Being A Wallflower and Rachel Weisz (The Bourne Legacy.)

READ MORE: http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/02/04/robert-pattinson-british-performer-of-the-year-rafa/

Henry Cavill's early life and work led to iconic Superman role HENRY CAVILLJANUARY 21, 2013BY: ZACK MANDELL (EXAMINER)

Henry Cavill has had a lot of success in Hollywood in recent years, but he almost didn't become an actor. He was born May 5, 1983 on the English island of Jersey, the fourth of five sons. Cavill first attended St. Michael's Preparatory School but was later was sent to a Buckinghamshire boarding school. It was there that he took part in school plays and developed a love for acting. However, his first choice of career was to study Egyptology at a university and then join the military.

These plans changed when casting directors came to the school in search of a young man to play the role of Albert Mondego in 2002's "The Count of Monte Cristo." Cavill had been starring in some local plays and was gaining some acclaim. He would later appear in "Hellraiser: Hellworld" (2005), "Tristan & Isolde" (2006), and "Red Riding Hood" (2007). By late 2007, Cavill was tapped to play the part of Charles Brandon in the Emmy Award winning Showtime drama, "The Tudors." This was a tremendous break for the young actor, as he had just recently missed out on several iconic roles which could have made his career.

The list is striking. Cavill lost the role of Bruce Wayne to Christian Bale for "Batman Begins." James Bond went to Daniel Craig for "Casino Royale," and the role of Cedric Diggory in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" was given to Robert Pattinson. One of the main issues concerning his loss of the Wayne and Bond roles was Cavill's age. After his "Tudors" success, many entertainment industry publications lauded him as the next big actor to watch. Since he had previously been dubbed one of the unluckiest men in Hollywood, this was a welcome change.

Cavill lost out to Robert Pattinson a second time for the role of Edward Cullen in the film adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight." While Pattison became a global star, Cavill continued working steadily. Cavill had also been considered and even screen tested for the role of Superman in "Superman: Flyby," a project that was scrapped. Luck would have it that Warner Bros. selected the "Batman" reboot team of Christopher Nolan and David Goyer to head another Superman movie project in the hope that it would be more successful than Bryan Singer's 2008 "Superman Returns."

READ MORE: http://www.examiner.com/article/henry-cavill-s-early-life-and-work-led-to-iconic-superman-role

Tom Hiddleston Tops Sexiest Actor Poll By Brigid Brown | Posted on Friday, January 18th, 2013 (ANGLOPHENIA)

Tom Hiddleston is sexy and modest. A nice combo. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

More than 25,000 people cast their votes for the Total Film magazine’s annual “Sexiest Actor” poll which landed Anglo Fan Favorite 2012 Tom Hiddleston (Thor) at number one. Robert Pattinson, who won last year, came in at number two.

Total Film got a chance to interview Hiddleston and get his reaction to the win. First things first, Hiddleston asked the magazine, “I suppose my question is: Are you sure? If you are sure, then I am very flattered.”

It’s nice to know you can always count on English self deprecation. Yep, Tom, you are the winner!

With that settled he goes on to explain his surprise saying, “One of the great flaws we all share is that we think everyone else is cool,” said Hiddleston when learning about his win. “Everyone else is sexier, everyone else has all the answers. That was me too.”

Total Film suggested his playing sexy characters may up his sex appeal. Hiddleston defers credit to the hair and make-up department who does him up for the character Loki in Thor saying, “I just play the character: his intellect; his lone wolf independence; his mischief. Mischief is danger, I suppose; mischief is edge.”

Whatever it is, he’s got it.

READ MORE (and see who else made the top 10) : http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2013/01/tom-hiddleston-tops-sexiest-actor-poll/