Zac Efron - Zac News and Appearances #108 ~ Because when it's news about Zac, we're hungry....ALL the time! - Page 15

KateB · 05-05-2014, 06:35 AM

http://www.buzzfeed.com/annehelenpetersen/zac-efron
excellent, really long article that compares Zac's rise to other stars, the last few paragraphs are certainly quotable, includes many Zac quotes over the years. It's actually very supportive and interesting how we've treated our teen stars. It almost implies Zac has offered all the right talents, the public just won't let him go beyond his Troy image. I think it's really an interesting article.

StormySky · 05-05-2014, 07:53 AM

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The "Neighbors" star says that he was able to channel his rough year into his work on the Universal comedy as co-star Dave Franco says Efron's role in the film should be a breakthrough.

Zac Efron Tells 'Today': THR Interview Was 'A Weight Off My Chest' (Video) - The Hollywood Reporter

Define Obsession · 05-05-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KateB (View Post)

http://www.buzzfeed.com/annehelenpetersen/zac-efron
excellent, really long article that compares Zac's rise to other stars, the last few paragraphs are certainly quotable, includes many Zac quotes over the years. It's actually very supportive and interesting how we've treated our teen stars. It almost implies Zac has offered all the right talents, the public just won't let him go beyond his Troy image. I think it's really an interesting article.

Buzzfeed has always been good to Zac

IndigoEyes · 05-05-2014, 11:13 AM

That article was interesting, the comparisons they made, and the optimism that he will be among the few who managed to surpass their 'teen idol' status and have a successful career. With his drive and work ethic, if there is anyone who can do it, it's Zac

Define Obsession · 05-05-2014, 11:18 AM

Yes!!! He really is going to beat the odds, he's doing this

KateB · 05-05-2014, 03:40 PM

It is amazing and I think will interest older people who were alive when those other stars were and can relate to their trials and fame, and see it hasn't changed much. Stars today are just even more exposed with instant worldwide press and social media. I loved the last comments.

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But beneath Efron’s puppy-dog eyes and flexing abs, I think there’s something else there, something potent and significant, something more than the sum of his previous roles and GIFable kisses. Something more, in other words, than a teen idol who joins a frat and spends the rest of his life reminiscing about it. I don’t see the shell of a teen idol, but the makings of a future star. Not a bro or a matinee idol, not a Ricky Nelson or a Rock Hudson, but a star who takes risks and brings the audience along with him. A star, in other words, who doesn’t fulfill our notions of masculinity but expands them, who follows the trajectory of Ryan Gosling and Channing Tatum over Chris Pine and Ryan Reynolds.

splintered · 05-06-2014, 04:35 AM

I haven't read all of that article yet, but what I did read so far is really interesting.

KateB · 05-06-2014, 06:24 AM

Search - Getty Images IE: zac efron Pittsburgh

Zac at Rangers game

Define Obsession · 05-06-2014, 07:04 AM

Glad he had time to take in a game. I know he enjoys hockey

I finally took the time to read the Buzz Feed article and wow, just wow. That was really insightful. I particularly love this quote from Linklater......I don't think I had ever heard it before but it is so telling of Zac's effect on people he works with

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Back in 2008, Richard Linklater had just finished directing Efron in Me and Orson Welles. “I would never take Zac at face value,” he said. “He’s actually a bit of a poker player. He comes in all nice and he just takes your money. I think you underestimate Zac at your own peril.”

OOPS!! Double post

begin again · 05-06-2014, 08:19 AM

IndigoEyes · 05-06-2014, 09:11 AM

We are getting so spoiled with Zac sightings and info - we're gonna be so lost if he disappears to relax after this promo *(even tho he totally deserves the break)

StormySky · 05-06-2014, 01:53 PM

Miranda what is the source of that pic?

I know Kate posted this in Teddy's thread but thought it should be in here too.

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He may play the leader of a rowdy pack of dudes in the frat-house comedy 'Neighbors,' but newly sober Efron is more concerned with his career path than parties.

Zac Efron sends up his image in 'Neighbors'

IndigoEyes · 05-06-2014, 02:03 PM

kinda looks like he's at or near the rangers game...same outfit?

KateB · 05-06-2014, 02:13 PM

Zac Efron, Seth Rogen sort of grow up in ‘Neighbors’

begin again · 05-06-2014, 04:05 PM

Oh wow, that was intense


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