Zac is featured on the cover of Flaunt magazine’s Men’s Spring Fashion 2013 issue for April 2013, on newsstands now! Make sure to pick up a copy and to check out photos from the shoot in the gallery!

MAGAZINES & SCANS > FLAUNT (APRIL 2013)

On High School Musical: “But here’s the one thing about High School Musical, that a lot of people forget or don’t realize. It affected a lot of people, its resonance, culturally, was massive … and at the same time, it was in every sense of it, the luckiest break in the world. The wrong thing to do—and that’s what all these interviews now are trying to get me to say— is to turn on it, to like sh– on it, call it crap. But that’s insane. There are hundreds of people who began doing one thing when they were younger, who go on to develop and refine and shape their vision, as they get older, and other concerns—like fame, or money, take a back seat to other ones.”

On not complaining about his life: “The b—hiness doesn’t do anything. It just puts you out there and it makes you look unappreciative to your fans. If I’m talking to my friends, or somebody important who can have some influence on or affect the situation, that’s one thing, but to b—h about attention while getting attention? I’d be doing it to the very people whose job it is to get that information—who are watching me and have control over that information. Therefore, it makes them upset, they read it like it’s hypocritical, and so they spread some bullsh–. You should hear the chatroom sh– that gets said every time you try to complain. So that’s why I’m not going to complain. I will do a lot of things in my life differently to make sure it’s not known or tweeted about or photographed. But it’s a complete day-to-day situation. I mean, I wish I could sit here and be completely honest—but I guess that’s an even bigger responsibility—and it’d take a more courageous man.”

On making good movies for the studios: “It’s really tough. I feel like I’m in the trenches with them. It’s really hard because I respect these people so much. And they are some of the smartest people I’ve ever met. And they struggle more than I can even comprehend with the problem at hand—the dichotomy—the challenge of making good movies and making movies that people want to watch. And right now, being me, I personally know which ones I want to be in. I feel like the other way. S–t, I feel like I can be effective in one.”

Source: Flaunt Magazine

Zac Efron has been spending a lot of time in hotels. The Toronto International Film Festival, where he was promoting the gothic potboiler “The Paperboy” and the family drama “At Any Price,” required him to jet from location to location for interviews and photo shoots. “I think I have seen every hotel in Toronto today,” he says from his seat in the hotel bar. “I could write a guidebook.” Still, the exhausted Efron is gracious and gregarious, stopping to pose for photos and sign autographs for anyone who asks—and a lot of people ask.

Spend any time with Efron and it becomes clear that the burgeoning movie star does not have an equally burgeoning ego. “I might not be the greatest actor, but I walk in to every project willing to work hard,” he says. “There are a lot of people who can slide on talent their whole lives; they’re just naturally gifted. I’ve never considered myself one of those people. I enjoy outworking the opposition.”

Efron is savvy about his shot at longevity in a fickle business. Unlike many actors who hit it big in their teen years, he has kept his head down and concentrated on the work. There have been no public scandals, no drunken outbursts, no reports of bad behavior on set. Efron is wise beyond his 24 years, saying, “I know I’ve been lucky. But it’s what you do with that luck afterwards that really defines whether you stick around.”

Read full article at Backstage.com

MAGAZINES & SCANS > BACKSTAGE (NOVEMBER 2012)

Sure, it’s still sweltering and humid outside and it doesn’t seem like it’s ready for the temperature to be dropping anytime soon, but Autumn is quickly approaching. Soon the leaves will be changing colors and dropping to the ground. But cheer up, kids! What’s fall without a few parties? I mean, we’ve got Halloween, for crying out loud. And does one need a good excuse to have a party, anyway? Not really! You’ll find in our upcoming October/November issue that a party can happen anywhere at any time just as long as you’ve got a few party animals hanging around together.

Speaking of which, we had some cute animals hang out with one of our favorite party animals: Zac Efron. He’s a cutie himself, although I think you’ll be surprised how grown up he’s become now that he’s starring in the gritty upcoming film, The Paperboy, directed by Academy Award-nominated director Lee Daniels and featuring a heavyweight cast including Nicole Kidman, Matthew McConaughey, and John Cusack. But it’s Efron who’s making a splash in the sexy thriller and, thankfully, on the cover of our next issue.

But back to partying! We sent photographers across the globe into the night to look at how people celebrate all over the world, we have a look at DJ school in Bali, and we hear from the most debaucherous events in the country: political party conventions. Plus, we also chat wtih British chanteause Paloma Faith, who is looking to make her big break on American shores, Heathcliff and Cathy party on the Scottish moors in Andrea Arnold’s gorgeous new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, and Arrested Development’s Alia Shawkat curates a playlist to ease a broken heart (and strike back against your nemesis). And there’s so much more, including the newest trends in nightlife, restaurants, hotels, fitness, and more!

Check out The Party Issue, on newsstands later this month, and, as always, check back here for full coverage!

MAGAZINES & SCANS > OTHER

Scans > People (April 30th, 2012)

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Several new images have been uploaded to the gallery including a scan from the May 2012 issue of Women’s Health Magazine, a photo of Zac and The Lucky One director Scott Hicks, a new candid photo from the set of The Lucky One, a photocall for The Lucky One in Australia, and the Adelaide premiere of The Lucky One.

Don’t forget to tune into Punk’d tonight at 10 PM EST to watch Zac’s segment on the MTV TV series (check out a clip from the segment below). Check your local listings for time and channel in your area!

Zac appears on the cover of the May 2012 issue of Men’s Health magazine, pick up the magazine on newstands nationwide on April 17th, 2012!

Check back for Zac’s article/more scans from his feature soon!

Scans > Men’s Health

You’d be forgiven for doing a double take upon seeing Zac Efron’s bulging biceps in his new movie The Lucky One, an adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel about a Marine searching for the woman he believes is his good-luck charm. Yes, the former High School Musical star seems changed, matured. No more puppy love. No more bursting into song by the lockers. Just brooding silence, burning desire and…a beard. And man, oh, man, does he look good. So let’s get to know Zac 2.0.

GLAMOUR: The Lucky One is definitely a tearjerker. What’s the last movie that made you cry in the theater?
ZAC EFRON: Toy Story 3. I probably cried like 10 times in that movie. I wasn’t alone! Every other dude there was teary.

GLAMOUR: What was the hardest thing about doing your Lucky One role?
ZAC EFRON: It is sensitive playing a U.S. Marine sergeant. We met with a bunch of staff sergeants at Camp Pendleton. Most of them were my height, but they really had a lot of extra weight on them. So for the role I must have put on 25 pounds.

GLAMOUR: Was your diet crazy?
ZAC EFRON: If I could lay out on a table what I ate in one day, your jaw would drop. It was thousands and thousands of calories. One day I put three chicken breasts into a blender and hit “puree,” because I just couldn’t chew. Chewing was taking so long!

GLAMOUR: You really bulked up! This movie will presumably make you even more of a heartthrob. Who are your wildest female fans?
ZAC EFRON: You know, it’s the moms who are overaggressive. A lot of times their daughters are very sweet and cordial, and the moms tend to grab you and scream and want to kiss you. You gotta watch out for the moms.

GLAMOUR: OK, let’s do some Glamour Facebook fan questions. Chelsi Donaldson asks, What’s your worst habit?
ZAC EFRON: I’m bad at returning phone calls. This is a good example: I saw a missed call from an unknown number, and I didn’t check my voice mail. Finally I got around to it, and it was Michelle Pfeiffer, asking if I was doing New Year’s Eve. She said, “Hurry and call me back, because if you do it, I want to do it.” So I’m going, “Oh my God!”

GLAMOUR: Here’s one from Mona Elizondo: As an actor who is photographed often, do you have any insecurities?
ZAC EFRON: There are those moments when you’re getting off a flight and there’s a bunch of photographers out there, and you’re like, “Whoa, dude. I just woke up. I’ve still got drool on my chin.”

GLAMOUR: What’s your ideal first date?
ZAC EFRON: I think dating, just sitting at a dinner table and forcing yourself to talk, kind of sucks. There’s a really cool wine-tasting place in Vancouver where they set up a canvas for you to paint on while you drink. That’s a fun first date!

GLAMOUR: Do you think long-distance relationships can ever work?
ZAC EFRON: It depends. Everyone’s different. It’s a bit of a challenge. If you’re really in love, you can make anything work.

Magazines & Newspapers > Glamour

Zac is featured in People magazine for their annual Sexiest Man Alive issue. He’s mentioned in the “All Grown Up” spread and is quoted on growing up stating;

As a kid I was a people person- always wanting to play peek-a-boo or hang on someone’s arm. But growing up was one giant awkward stage. I was a late bloomer. Around high school is when I just started to embrace the awkward, have fun and not worry about it.

Magazines & Newspapers > People Sexiest Man Alive 2011

Pick up a copy of the November 28th issue of People magazine (with Bradley Cooper on the cover) now on select newsstands in LA/NY.

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