Hutcherson just edged out actor Logan Lerman for the top spot on the male side, with actor Kyle Gallner in the #3 position. On the women’s side, Wasikowska is the first non-American female to top the annual list. She is followed by actress Chloe Grace Moretz at #2 and actress Emma Stone at #3.
Since 2006, the Popcorn N Roses Rising Stars list has been one of the most-watched of its kind in the internet film community. In past years, Popcorn N Roses has been first in naming some of the fastest rising stars around, including Michael Angarano, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Anton Yelchin, and Ellen Page.
The fifth annual Popcorn N Roses Rising Stars list was announced on a special edition of the website's popular film podcast Subject:CINEMA, Sunday, July 4 at 6 PM Eastern; You can download the full show here.
The Popcorn N Roses Rising Stars list has had an impressive track record with over 70% of the list honorees jumping into the Hollywood spotlight within the following 12 months.
The complete top ten of both lists can be found online, along with complete writeups, at http://popcornnroses.com/2010_rising_stars.html
