Although Jackson’s birthday isn’t until the 21st, it didn’t stop him and some friends from celebrating. Here is a picture of  Jackson and his birthday cake, as he parties with fellow 100 Money’s bandmates at The Bank nightclub inside the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Jackson Rathbone has another interview with MTV.

In the interview Jackson talks all about his role and scenes in Eclipse.

You can get the full details at MTV.

Here is an excerpt:

“I got to go back into my old roots, got to ride some horses again, which was nice. Got to put these riding boots to use, which is good,” Rathbone said, motioning to his boots. “I actually can ride a horse.”

Jasper’s backstory, which takes place during the Civil War, will be told through flashbacks, Rathbone confirmed. Though the explanation of Jasper’s history takes up a good portion of the novel, he hinted that the film version would be shorter.

“It was just really fantastic to get to delve in there and to get to don all the Civil War regalia and whatnot. That was a pleasure,” he said. “I had to wear this wool suit of a major, cavalry major. “I got the big hat and everything. Hop off the horse, bow to these ladies, and then I get eaten. And then I get turned!”

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Here is a picture of Mr. Rathbone looking happy with his ice pack, and a tweet from Ashley Greene.

The Vancouver Sun has an interview with Jackson Rathbone. In the interview he talks acting and music.

Read the entire interview here.

Here is an excerpt from the interview:

“People see us out and about and always want to take a picture . . . but we’re blessed to have an incredible fan base. They send us gifts, they send us the sweetest fan letters. They tell us how we brought these characters to life and as an actor, I’m grateful.”

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MTV: And is that the first time we’ll see your powers?

Rathbone: Actually, in “New Moon,” we get a little glimpse. Inside the school.

MTV: How was it to film scenes where you were influencing the emotions of those around you?

Rathbone: It was fun. I just played it very naturally, like, if you have these special powers — like Edward has the ability to read minds — it’s not like he’s going to [get overly dramatic] and go, “You’re hungry!” No, it’s a natural thing, like the human ability to smell or to hear is a natural ability. To affect the mental state of anyone around you [I depicted Jasper as] keeping it all right in the eyes. Just thinking it and transferring it through the eyes, which are the windows to the soul — even to the soulless.

MTV: And will it be clear to the audience that this emotion-manipulation is going on?

Rathbone: In “New Moon,” when we see it? It’s pretty obvious.

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