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tMF Exclusives tMF WEEKLY TOP 3: Who's making the biggest buzz among your favorite young actors? | tMF WEEKLY TOP 3: Who's making the biggest buzz among your favorite young actors? |
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| Written by Jed Medina | ||||
| Monday, 06 October 2008 | ||||
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Every Monday, tMF gives you a rundown on who's making the biggest buzz among the current crop of young talents, based on the hottest news about upcoming movies, awards and nominations, magazine covers and interviews, and special appearances on festivals, talk shows and upcoming TV series or just from anything that make fans more excited about movies! [ Note: I skipped last week's weekly top 3 for the simple reason that tMF launched the Top 50 Hottest Young Actors. Now that the articles have been posted and commented on by lots of viewers, it's time to get back to the weekly top 3! ] - - -
The Buzz: With two new movies on his sleeves, Rupert is going big-time! Fans are definitely on the look out for the new Harry Potter movies next year, but Grint is not relaxing a bit, his two new features Cherrybomb and Wild Target will surely keep him busy this year and the next! Here's one of the latest interview conducted by MTV for Rupert:
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Capturing the second spot for the first time is Shia Labeouf. With half a mil salary, Labeouf is definitely enjoying a career high. Recent incidents seem to highlight how much people are interested in getting to read news about the young actor. The Buzz: His latest movie Eagle Eye just reached the $50 million mark at the box office. While a lot of the critics lambasted the movie, still Shia manages to show his Box Office appeal and power to bring in the audience! Way to go Shia! What we said a few weeks back and still applies today: Perhaps some of the more serious fans have watched LaBeouf's older and better movies- A Guide to Recognizing your Saints, Holes, The Greatest Game Ever Played. I mean the guy can act. It would be sad to relegate him into predictable, formulaic movies that you'll automatically forget once you leave the theater. The good news now is that he's about to do a rather intriguing character in Dark Fields. We recently blogged him on this new flick from filmmaker Neil Burger, the same guy who gave us Edward Norton's The Illusionist. In this new movie Shia is to play "an intellectual slacker and former cocaine addict". It goes deeper and darker when Labeouf's character discovered he's in possession of a new drug, with some very curious effects. I think the role is perfect for him. - - -
The Buzz: A lot of buzz actually. Let me list down why he's the hottest young actor right this minute. First, he's number 1 at tMF's Hottest Young Actors list. Second, he just won his first Best Actor award at the Strasbourg International Film Festival! Third, he just got another award this time from Yahoo Movies! Here's more:
Finally, tMF just launched its very own promotional blitz site for his awesome movie, How To Be. To visit the site click here! Oh, and another thing, quite important for tMF. We're launching Rob's exclusive profile featuring a rundown of his movies, personal tidbits and review quotes and a lot more. Stay tuned! It's going to be quite a week! - - -
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Thanks Jed for featuring Rupert, Shia and Rob! We Rupert fans are very happy that he's getting noticed and creating buzz, and we can't wait for his 2009 triple treat!
Congrats to all three young actors making it into the top three, they have well deserved it!
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October 06, 2008
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Its good to see such talented young actors getting noticed more and more! Congrads to Mr Pattinson for the awards, they are well desirved, he is way to amazing of an actor to not be rewarded! He may only be 22 years old but he has the soul and skills of someone much older! A new age James Dean in my eyes, and coming from me I dont compare nothing/nobody to James Dean.
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October 06, 2008
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Well deserved all three! I'd like to mention Rupert Grint especially as he's a favourite of mine and I can't wait to see him break free from (much loved) Ron Weasley and do something more grown up! He's wonderful!
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October 06, 2008
Well done!
I'd have to say your TOP 3 is really well deserved. And I was glad to see Rupert Grint climb your list. I'll be taking note of those movies his upto at the moment.I liked this boy ever since Harry Potter, makes me laugh a gazillion times. Very talend, this Rupert, indeed.
Shia, always a great actor! Pattinson? I have yet to see this boy.
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October 06, 2008
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Well done Rupert! He surely deserves to be on the list. I simply can't wait for next year to see all his three movies, I'm sure he'll do great. Good luck Rupert!
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October 06, 2008
Well done Rupert!!!
It's wonderful to see Rupert Grint stepping out from the shadows and shinning in his own regard.
He's a very talented actor, and I am so looking forward to seeing not only Harry Potter 6, but also Cherry Bomb and Wild Target. Well done Rupert 
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October 06, 2008
Thanks a lot for this!
I certainly agree with the 3 top actors! especially with Rupert Grint who is very talented and I am sure he will shine in all movies, especialy in Wild Target. All my best for Rupert and I do hope he works with Richard Curtis someday! I can picture him as one of the characters of Love Actually.
Greetings from Chile 
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October 06, 2008
I like this week's top 3...
Making me so happy that Rupert Grint is here! I also liked Shia here again! Of course Rob being here made me much more happyness!
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October 06, 2008
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Wow, I guess I'd better take another look at Rupert Grint! I've only seen him in the HP franchise, and was quite underwhelmed (except for the last one-he finally started to look comfortable in that one). I trust your judgement, Jed
 !-I mean, look who's at #1!
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October 06, 2008
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Finally, Rupert is getting the recognition he deserves. I have always thought he had the most potential out of the trio and I truly believe this is just the beginning of what will be a long and very successful career.
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October 06, 2008
RUPERT GRINT!!!
YES! I'm so happy he is up there. I love this guy so bloody much! 2009 is going to be a BIG year for him.
Go Rupes!!
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October 06, 2008
Rob & Rupert :)
I was hoping a profile on Rob was in the works...WOOHOO! Thanks to tMF for once again stirring the buzz in regards to Robert Pattinson. This is just the beginning for him, and there are a LOT of us watching with great expectation.
Way to go, ROB! And kudos to Rupert, as well. Looking forward to seeing his career blossom.
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October 06, 2008
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Thank you so much for featuring Rupert again. This spot is well deserved. He has been working so hard and I'm so happy to see him getting this recognition!!!!!
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October 06, 2008
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Good TOP 3!!! Rupert has definitely earned his spot here with working hard of truly very good movies! I am also happy about Shia - love his work. Have to see Rob - havent seen him in any mocies out of Potter..
Keep up!
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October 06, 2008
Rupert
Rupert Grint's talent has been seriously underrated. It's great to see him finally get some of the recognition he deserves. The year 2009 will be a great year for Rupert and Rupert fans.
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October 06, 2008
Wooohoooo!
Loooooove Rob! So good to see him at number 1! Shia is a great actor, so he definitely should be up there!
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October 06, 2008
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Glad to see Rob on the list. And I can't wait to see How to be and Twilight!!!!
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October 06, 2008
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I'm glad you featured Rupert! He's been so underused in HP that it's amazing that he'll finally get his recognition. He did an amazing job in Driving Lessons, and I can't wait for his new films.
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October 06, 2008
Thank you! Thank you!
It is awesome for Rupert to finally get recognized for the talent he has. I'm very excited about the THREE films Rupert has coming out in 2009: Half-Blood Prince, Cherrybomb, and Wild Target! That's a lot of movies in one year, and I'm so proud of Rupert and each movie is surely to be a good one.
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October 06, 2008
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Rupert!
So happy to see Rupert featured in this list where he's amazing talent is recognized, he deserves it all. Cheers
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October 06, 2008
Great Top 3
I'm so happy to see Rupert Grint on this list. I always thought he was going to be the one to make it from the HP movies, because of his talent and merit. 2009 will be the year of Grint. The three chosen are amazing actors.. good job movie fanatic!!
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October 06, 2008
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I just saw Eagle Eye this weekend, I've enjoyed watching Shia's rise eversince Even Stevens...
I know that Robert is going to be in Twilight, but I'm rather interested in seeing How To Be, which I didn't even know anything about until I read about it here, so thanks for that. However, I am ESPECIALLY happy that your site has chosen to profile Rupert Grint. I've been a fan of his since I saw him in the first Harry Potter film. I've seen all of his movies and I know that he has the talent to take him beyond Potter. I look forward to seeing Cherrybomb and Wild Target and I hope that others come to appreciate his talent has I have.
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October 06, 2008
Rupert is amazing!!!
wooow very well deserved that 3rd spot!
he´s sooo talented!! i really cannot wait any more to see all of his films!! luv ya Rup!!
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October 06, 2008
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Robert Pattinson=amazing
Robert Pattinson is such a breathtakingly amazing actor.
PLUS he's really hot PLUS he's playing Edward Cullen. I CANNOT WAIT FOR TWILIGHT.
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October 06, 2008
Of COURSE Rob's #1. He's the best.
Only Robert Pattinson deserves the number one spot here.Shia's cute.
BUT ROBERT PATTINSON IS BY FAR THE BEST. TWILIGHT WILL BE AWESOME.
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October 06, 2008
Rup!! you´re the best!!
It is geat to see Rup in the top 3. He deserves to be in number 1.. please!!!! xD.
He´s got such a great talent, he´s defo. an exellent actor, there are no many teenage actors like him out there, that´s why I admire him so much. I´m really looking forward to seeing his 3 films, with 3 completely different characters! =) so i´m waiting for 2009, which will be for sure a very important year for him (and his career of course). cheers for Rup!!
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October 06, 2008
Rob is INCREDIBLE.
Robert Pattinson is so great. I love him.
He's so adorable. I mean, look at that lovable face and that fluffy, perfectly-messy, amazing hair. Who couldn't love him?
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October 06, 2008
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Thank you so much Jed! These past few weeks have been incredible for Robert. I'm excited and incredibly pleased to see him at #1! I cannot wait to see Robert's profile here on TMF. Us Robert Pattinson fans are forever grateful for everything you've done for Robert. And not just for Twilight but for Little Ashes and How To Be as well. Thank you once again. HUGS
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October 06, 2008
ROB PATTINSON Deserves the Buzz
After winning his first international best actor award and exciting fans by playing at Whisky A Go Go, Rob adds another star to his already glowing career as an actor. He will be awarded the New Hollywood Award at the end of October. I think he deserves not only this award but the top spot in this week's buzz worthy. We should expect great things from Mr. Spunk Ransom.
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October 06, 2008
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omg..i luv shia & rupert.. & people thought.. ren lil bro & harry potter sidekick wouldnt go far..their both very good actors....can't wait for there movies to come out!thanx for the post!
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October 06, 2008
Yeah! Go Rupe!!
Thanks for recognizing Rupert..again!
This has been a long time coming, but he will eventually get more respect and notoriety in the years to come. All of Rupe's fans are ecstatic to see him here, thanks again Jed and tMF!!! *peace*
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October 06, 2008
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Great top three this week! I think all three deserve the buzz they are currently getting. I especially love Rupert Grint and can't wait to see just how talented he really is. (I think he's the best of the Harry Potter "kids" and has been pushed into the background for far too long.) I like Shia and Rob too, very talented and hardworking guys. Again, great choices!
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October 06, 2008
Rupert!
Thank you so much for recognizing Rupert Grint. He's consistently fulfilled all the promise he showed when he first graced the screen as Ron Weasley. I love the Harry Potter films, but I can't wait to see what else is in store for this wonderfully talented young actor.
Congratulations as well to Shia Labeouf and Rob Pattinson, particularly to Shia who held his own alongside a long time favorite of mine, Harrison Ford. Great Top 3, TMF!
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October 06, 2008
The Year of the GRINT
Thanks for featuring Rupert. He is a great actor and seems to be a very nice person as well. I would appreciate having his profile here at TMF. He makes his fans all over the globe so proud of him with the way he conducts himself. He is a very good role model to the youth and he deserves the recognition. I am positive that 2009 will be his year
after all, you can't deny talent, " If you got it, you got it" and Rupert Grint definitely is it.
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October 06, 2008
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I agree with the choice of Rupert Grint and think you will be mentioning him much more in the future. Aside from his Harry Potter role, he has shown his acting skills that seem to be missed by the masses. Driving Lessons was a wonderful seque to the soon to be release Cherrybomb and the now filming Wild Target.
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October 06, 2008
Robert Pattinson
ONCE AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT. It's amazing, how much recognition he gained in mere months. Phenomenon is the right word to describe what he went through this year.
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October 07, 2008
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Great top 3!
Rob at #1 is well deserved in light of his second win, now for the Hollywood Awards. 'New Hollywood' they've called him, and I can agree with that. But he won't be 'new' for long... Very much looking forward to his future career...
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October 07, 2008
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2009 -- The year of Rupert Grint!!
Thanks for featuring young Rupert Grint. I am way glad to see him going to break out from HP. He deserves better respect and recognition.
Your Top 3 is great!
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October 07, 2008
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Awesome choice including Rupert!! He is sooo underrated; I can't wait til everyone sees him shine!
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October 08, 2008
Congratulations & ideas
As one of Rupert's fans, I'm also pretty excited after reeading this article. I would love to see him acting side by side with Jamie Bell, who is another of my favorite UK actors. What do you think?
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October 08, 2008
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