Jackson Rathbone was asked why they didn’t get much into his backstory during New Moon, and he told TeenMag–
“Well it doesn’t really come out too much in the book. It’s one of those things were it’s understood but in the third book it really comes out like the back story and everything.
“I think one of the things we didn’t want to get too much into was focusing on all the other vampires.
“We wanted really to establish this relationship and how she (Bella) gets sucked into the world of the Cullen family and once she’s in the world that’s when things kind of start coming out.
“One of the things about Jasper is he doesn’t use the ability all the time. It’s something that he’s very strict about using because it’s like an invasion of privacy to make someone feel something, to manipulate emotions.”
Jackson Rathbone can’t wait for ‘Eclipse’
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New Moon vamp Jackson Rathbone and his band 100 Monkeys were on the TV this weekend to promote a show in Allentown, PA. Check out the vid to see them perform.
[Thanks, Amber!]
The local Berks County news, where M. Night Shyamalan’s film The Last Airbender is filming, had a story with Jackson Rathbone, who stars in the movie. Apparently his band will be playing Monday along with a full interview as well.
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The always-endearing LettersToTwilight has a great report from a Philly 100 Monkeys show, including reports of fan-made 100 Monkeys gear, Monkey Hats, stuffed monkeys….well’s let’s just say you’ve never read anything simian-ilar. The wrap-up of the long post ends on a note that sounds like the lesson of a hilarious after-school special, though–
So, real deal is…. I thought the band was awful. I truly think they are a bunch of friends from LA who are TALENTED musicians and love to get high. One day they were high and said. “I know.. let’s ride out Jackson’s fame and play some shows across the country.” So a bunch of talented kids who love to get high are riding around the country in a van, knowing they can sell out 6 nights in Philly, b/c they’re friend was a vampire in a movie. To me their sound was dated and not very creative. They play 3 chords and make up lyrics- and sweat… a lot…. but Jackson is hot.

Check out these cute pictures of New Moon vamp Jackson Rathbone playing music in Philadelphia recently. Shannon was kind enough to send them along, and there are a few more pics after the jump.
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New Moon’s Jackson Rathbone has landed a lead role in the movie Lords of Chaos by Japanese director Sion Sono. The film will be about Norway’s black metal music scene–
Based on Michael Moynihan and Didrik Soderlind’s book of the same name, the film depicts true events and revolves around the black metal sub-culture that spawned a wave of murders and Church arsons across Norway in the early 1990s.
Rathbone will play the lead role of The Count, often referred to as Norway’s Charles Manson, who brutally stabbed a black metal musician to death in 1993.
What a great role for the real-life rocker!
Japan’s Sion Sono summons Lords of Chaos for English debut
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Team Jasper, fear not—we didn’t forget you. Amanda sends in these pics of Jackson Rathbone and the gang from the 100 Monkeys concert in Southampton, PA on Saturday. Browse all 150+ shots!

New Moon vamp Jackson Rathbone has a new photoshoot in Nylon Magazine and he shows off his plumage by posing with a huge semihawk. Check out the brütally chic pics over at Nylon.
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New Moon star Jackson Rathbone, who plays Jasper Hale, has a new video for his band 100 Monkeys. In it he wears a dress and banana outfit, among other costumes.
[thanks NDF4ever!]