In a recent issue of the venerable Life & Style, the tabloid looks at the issue in a story called “Move Over Rob!”

Robert Pattinson obviously must feel pretty secure in his role as Twilight hero. Based to a large degree upon his charisma, Twilight was a stunning success at the box office, grossing over $400,000,000 worldwide. Pattinson is not the star of New Moon, though. Taylor Lautner takes the helm of the successful franchise playing werewolf Jacob Black.

Of course this new twist of events makes people want to compare the two stars. Rob Pattinson, as usual, appears interested in downplaying any rivalry he might have with the young American Lautner.

“I’m not the lead in the second film, Taylor is,” Robert Pattinson said. “I just have significant moments at the beginning and end. I’m more of a supporting role.”

Not only does Taylor Lautner get most of the on-screem time this go around, he also gets to make time with Kristen Stewart, Robert’s rumored main squeeze in real life.

Don’t expect the low-key Lautner to push the rivalry very hard, either. He’s just happy to get his turn in such a highly anticipated film.

“It’s a team effort, and it’s definitely about the love triangle now,” said Lautner. “Rob’s some pretty good competition.”

The differences between Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson are very striking. Pattinson is seemingly shy, whereas Lautner appears more comfortable talking about himself and meeting the public.

“Taylor’s very cool, calm, and collected,” said co-star Noot Seear. “He’s so handsome.”

No one is questioning Lautner’s dedication to his role in New Moon, which opens November 20. He added 30 pounds of muscle to his 5′10″ frame through working out five to seven days a week.

“Have you seen Taylor lately? In the blink of an eye he went from little boy to leading man,” said co-star Peter Facinelli. “He grew up before my eyes in a matter of months. It’s pretty exciting to see.”

Facinelli isn’t the only one on the set impressed with Lautner.

“He’s worked his butt off to get that physique, and Rob did not,” said Ashley Greene. “Taylor’s body is just incredible.”

The effort from Lautner is already winning him fans among the Twilight faithful. Team Jacob t-shirts are now outselling Team Robert ones.

“I would say it was 10 to 1 in favor of Edward in the beginning, then it went even, and now it’s 10 to 3 for Jacob,” said a spokesman for Kitson in L.A., which sells the shirts. “It’s because girls feel that Rob dating Kristen means they don’t have a chance.”

The switch in sentiments between Pattinson and Lautner hasn’t been lost on Hollywood, a town known for front running.

“Audiences are constantly looking for the next new thing,” said producer Mark Kaplan. “For Rob, that brooding James Dean act goes only so far. Taylor has a better shot because he’s starting out younger. He has more to prove.”

Taylor is philosophical about his success, owing his popularity to the character of Jacob Black.

“I had the impression that the fans would have loved any actor who portrayed Jacob because the character is truly nice,” said Taylor. “I’m simply lucky to be the one who has chosen.”

Okay, Twilight fans. You’re always a talkative bunch. Tell me what you think of this supposed rivalry between Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner? Which actor do you prefer?