The fact that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart didn't pose together on the New Moon premiere red carpet—and didn't hang much at the afterparty—rubbed many Twilight fans the wrong way.
Is big bad Summit putting the kibosh on Robsten? (Again?)
We all know how many suits felt when Rob and Kristen were first getting their flirt on, but from what we've been told, they couldn't care less now.
So what gives? We chatted with New Moon and Twilight producer Bill Bannerman to get the business perspective, and also one of Rob and Kristen's costars...
Is it risky if your two lead actors start dating? Don't want to name names, of course, but if Rob and Kristen were getting serious, is it something that would concern you?
Bill: "No, no. I mean they're pros. They've been through it before; they didn't start yesterday working as actors. They know what's entailed of them and what the demands are for them. So they walk into it and know we have 10 or 12 very intense weeks of work to do, let's focus on the task at hand and make sure that, what we're doing not only we'll be happy with, but the fans will be happy with."
Ah, so looks like the money-backers have no worries about our dear Rob and Kristen dating. And from the sound of things, everyone knows they so are (duh). So what do their costars who have a lot invested, career-wise, in making all these flicks think?
Michael Welch, who told us he plans to "ride this franchise out as much as possible," weighs in:
"I think it's to each his own! Things work differently for different people. I don't really have any blanket rules about who you should date and who you shouldn't date. If they can make it work, go for it!"
Can't wait to see what happens after Rob and Kristen's whirlwind week, you? Rumor has it that Rob will be coming back to L.A. when the cast finishes up their domestic press tour.
Wonder why?
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See if Robsten were getting close in the New Moon: World Tour Madness gallery!