Gerard Butler: 'Olympus Has Fallen' screening and review, 'Chasing Mavericks' review

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From Huffington Post:

To celebrate the release of Lionsgate UK’s action-thriller, 'Olympus Has Fallen', in cinemas Wednesday 17 April, HuffPost UK is happy to offer readers the chance to see the film before anyone else for free at a cinema near you on Monday 15 April.

Security officer Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is the President (Aaron Eckhart)'s last hope in 'Olympus Has Fallen' (photo courtesy of Huffington Post)

Read more at Huffington Post for your chance to see the film at a special preview on 15 April at 6:30pm

Olympus Has Fallen review by The Stylus


Chasing Mavericks review by Inside Pulse

Edinburgh hotel names rooms after Scots celebs

A new city centre hotel has opened the doors to 30 bedrooms, but a host of Scots celebrities already have their names on them.
The Hope Street development, called Angels’ Share, has been painstakingly designed by one of Edinburgh’s leading pub tycoons, with individual rooms named after faces such as Sir Chris Hoy, Andy Murray, Kelly MacDonald, Gerard Butler and Ewan McGregor.
A New York-style speakeasy bar called the Devil’s Cut has also been installed in the basement of the former Hudson Hotel and Bar – accessed through a secret door which is only opened when drinkers whisper the 
correct password.
Entrepreneur Billy Lowe, who also runs Le Monde in George Street, bought the site with his business partner Andy Pollard two years ago and has transformed it into a contemporary “cool and current” hotel and whisky bar.
He said: “I loved the idea of the Angels’ Share, the whisky that evaporates during distillation, and visited whisky bars all over the world to get a feel, but I also wanted to take the Scottish feel throughout the whole hotel. I didn’t want tartan and heather or kitsch and twee, but cool and 
current.
“We also had the idea of naming rooms and theming them after Scots who were also cool and current. It’s similar to what we did at Le Monde with the worldwide cities, so we have rooms named after a number of different celebrities, local and national.”
Read more at Scotsman

Gerard Butler: 'Olympus Has Fallen' trailer and photos, 'Gamer 3D' release on Blu-Ray

Olympus Has Fallen featurette

Source: Huffington Post

The trailer, and a selection of photos, can be seen at Huffington Post

Gamer set for 3D release on Blu-Ray

See the world in a whole new dimension when Gamer 3D arrives on 3D Blu-ray Disc, Digital Download and Video on Demand May 7 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

Highlighted by eye-popping 3D effects and a "making of" featurette, Gamer 3D co-stars Michael C. Hall (Showtime's "Dexter"), Chris "Ludacris" Bridges (Crash) and Golden Globe winner Kyra Sedgwick (TV's "The Closer").

Gamer 3D will be available on 3D Blu-ray for the suggested retail price of $19.99.

Butler stars as Kable, condemned criminal and globally famous super-soldier in the ultimate multi-player game, "Slayers." Human controllers direct each thought and move of real-life prison inmates battling in hyper-intense environments - where the goal is freedom and the penalty is death. But when Kable suddenly decides he wants out, his rebellion threatens the twisted plans of game creator Ken Castle (Hall), who will stop at nothing to crush the renegade commando in this taut, adrenaline-packed action-thriller.

BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
- "Inside the Game: Controlling Gamer" featurette

Read more at Broadway World

Gerard Butler: New Poster for OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN

Watch the just-released trailer for the upcoming action thriller from the director of the hit film Training Day. Olympus Has Fallen will be released in theaters this March.

When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As our national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President, and avert an even bigger disaster.

Olympus Has Fallen is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhart, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, Ashley Judd, and Rick Yune. FilmDistrict has scheduled it for theatrical release on March 22nd, 2013.



Source (including images): The Daily Blam!

Gerard Butler: new trailer for "Olympus Has Fallen"

He's The Only Hope You've Got

A new trailer has arrived for Training Day director Antoine Fuqua's Olympus Has Fallen. Terrorists have infiltrated The White House, the President is a hostage, and there's nobody left to save the leader of the free world.
Except one man.
Gerard Butler is the ex-special forces trapped inside the West wing who will pick off terrorists like fruit from a tree.
Olympus Has Fallen arrives in cinemas five months before Roland Emmerich's similarly themed White House Down. Which terrorist will be most terrifying? Which President will be most presidential? Which special forces guy hates terrorists the most? Well, Gerard Butler and co have set the action bar pretty high judging by the trailer below...

Source: Sky Movies

Gerard Butler: 'Playing for Keeps' gala screening, and charity support

Gerard Butler Promotes "Playing for Keeps" in London
Hamming it up for the London audience, Gerard Butler attended the Gala screening of "Playing for Keeps" at Apollo Piccadilly Circus on Thursday (December 13).

The "300" star looked handsome in a black suit with a dark gray dress shirt and burgundy tie while he drummed up some playful poses for the photographers.

Earlier this week, the 43-year-old actor joined Sarah Jessica Parker to co-host the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway.

Speaking about the gig and the big winner, Gerard stated, "I’m deeply honored to have been asked to be a part of such a remarkable celebration of humanity. The European Union has shown the world what is possible when forces unite in peace. It’s a joy to stand alongside these magnificent artists and celebrate the EU and its contribution to world peace.”

Enjoy more pictures of Gerard Butler at the 'Playing for Keeps' Gala Screening in London (December 13), and the "Playing for Keeps" trailer, at Gossip Center

Gerard Butler shows off his football skills to raise money for charity Street League
Hollywood star Gerard Butler got a kick out of helping a charity in London last week (14 Dec).

Gerard Butler celebrates winning goal

The Paisley actor joined players in a kickabout for the Street League.

The charity uses football to help young people make a positive changes to their lives.

Butler, 43, is no stranger to the pitch as he stars as a retired footballer in new film Playing For Keeps and also turned out in a charity match for Celtic last year.

Gerard Butler helps London charity Street League

Source (including photos): Daily Record

Gerard Butler shows his softer side

He's best known as Hollywood hardest working lothario.
But Gerard Butler showed off his softer side as he spent time with ill, young friend Abella Wyss at a charity screening for his new film Playing for Keeps on Wednesday.
The Scottish heartthrob made the poorly young girl's night as he gave her a hug ahead of the Soccer of Hope special screening in aid of the Los Angeles Children's Hospital at the ArcLight Hollywood.

Softer side: Gerard Butler shows his caring side as he gives sick Abella Wyss a cuddle at a charity screening of Playing For Keeps

Abella, who suffers from a rare genetic blood disorder, has struck up a bond with the 300 star who scooped her up in his arms at the screening.

The daughter of Gerard's friend Oliver Wyss has spent a lot of time with the A-lister over the last few months as he has been championing the young girl's charity.
The single star surprised onlookers by showing his caring nature, proving that there's a lot more to the actor than hit films and a string of conquests.

Giving his support: The actor organised the screening to raise funds for Abella's charity

Report by Jennifer Ruby

Read more at Daily Mail
Photos courtesy of Daily Mail

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Gerard Butler are adding to the star wattage at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert.
The actors will be the hosts of the 19th annual event, to be held Dec. 11 in Oslo, Norway.
Read more at Washington Post

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Gerard Butler: 'Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury' voice actor
It was recently announced that Gerard will be lending his voice in the half-hour animated special Dragons: Gift Of The Night Fury, based on DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon, airing on December 17 on Fox.
Source: Just Jared

Gerard Butler to star in 'Dynamo'
Gerard Butler is to star in a new soccer movie.

The 300 actor - an avid Celtic fan - has signed up to appear in Dynamo, a true-life tale which chronicles an historic game between an occupied Ukrainian team and their Nazi captors during World War II.

The game - which was dubbed The Death Match - saw the Nazis pit a squad of well-treated German players against a starving group of Ukrainians with the expectation of an easy win. However, their opponents, spurred on by goalkeeper Nikolai Trusevich - who Gerard will play - fought back and ultimately inspired their entire city.

The film is based on Andy Dougan's book 'Dynamo: Defending The Honour Of Kiev' and has a script by Eli Richbourg.The project does not yet have a director in place, but Riviera Pictures, Beau Flynn of FlynnPictureCo., and Jeremy Garelick will produce. Pathé co-developed and will co-produce and distribute the film worldwide.

'Dynamo' will shoot in Europe some time next year.
Source: The National Ledger
Also reported by NME  Indie Wire and many, many more!


'Olympus Has Fallen' release date revealed
It was recently announced that Gerard Butler‘s upcoming film Olympus Has Fallen has been given a release date for April 5, 2013
Source: Just Jared

Gerard Butler: UK poster for 'Playing for Keeps'

From I Need My Fix:

Today we have a new UK poster and a UK trailer as well as a few more new images from that other Gerard Butler movie due out in the next couple months, Gabriele Muccino's Playing for Keeps with Jessica Biel Timberlake and Catherine Zeta Jones, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman, Judy Greer and Noah Lomax as Lewis. The trailer announces that the UK release date has been moved up from 1st February to 1st January. 

See more at I Need My Fix

Gerard Butler: project news, casting rumours, trailers

New 'Chasing Mavericks' poster, and competition
From I Need My Fix:

We’ve got a new poster for Chasing Mavericks with Gerard Butler. The movie also wants to give you the opportunity to win some swag. If you, during any of your travels out and about, should spot a poster for Chasing Mavericks, simply upload it to the film’s FB page for the chance to win a #LiveLikeJay bracelet:
“Can you spot a Chasing Mavericks poster? Upload your sighting on Instagram and include the hashtag #LiveLikeJay for your chance to win a Live Like Jay bracelet! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @OfficialChasingMavericks.”

Read more at I Need My Fix

Green Band trailer for Movie 43
We saw a red band trailer for Movie 43 earlier this month which contained profanity, boobs, and about 30 familiar faces ranging from Gerard Butler, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Naomi Watts, Emma Stone and Liev Schreiber.

Now Relativity Media have released a regular green band trailer which still contains some of the cleaner material, but there’s some extra stuff thrown in there too. Still no plot in sight, but I don’t think this is a movie that aimed for one in the first place.
Watch the trailer below:

Read more at http://filmonic.com/green-band-trailer-for-movie-43#QqQzJkRcI7xWUTRR.99

 

Gerard Butler’s upcoming US TV appearances Below is a list of Gerard’s upcoming TV appearances in the US.  ALL these dates are tentative and subject to change.  The dates are NOT filming dates, but air dates for the interviews. 

Air times will vary by location so check your local listings for the times in your area.

Monday, October 22, 2012
   - Good Morning America
   - Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
   - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
     Gerard is scheduled to appear on The Daily Show on Comedy Central.  Check your local listings for air times.  http://www.thedailyshow.com/guests
   - Live with Kelly and Michael
     Gerard is tentatively scheduled to appear on Live with Kelly and Michael on October 23.  Check your local listings for more information.

Source: Gerard Butler Dot Net

Gerard Butler to star in Chetnik movie?
Blic reports that Scottish lawyer-turned-actor Gerard Butler could star in a movie recalling the sacrifice that Chetnik resistance fighters made in 1944 when they rescued hundreds of US airmen from the Nazis.

Serbian producer Marko Mišković is currently negotiating with Hollywood partners to produce the movie about this little-known event which, if produced, would surely cast new light on the tremendous contribution made by Chetnik fighters to the Allied cause. Villagers from Pranjani – where the airlift for Operation Halyard was staged – risked their own lives and shared what precious little they had to save the US airmen.

Gerard was critically acclaimed in Phantom of the Opera which was followed with leading roles in chick-flick PS I Love You and  Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla. He also starred alongside Ralph Fiennes in a movie production of Shakepeare’s Coriolanus which was filmed on location in Belgrade.  The actor is said to have loved his time in Belgrade and there are rumours of a romantic attachment he forme with Serbian actress Martina Rajić.
Source: Britic 

 

A new trailer for ‘Playing For Keeps’ starring Gerard Butler

December 7th is coming soon! That’s when Playing For Keeps, starring Gerard Butler and Jessica Biel hits theaters. A new behind the scenes trailer has just been released.

The synopsis goes like this: 

Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Dennis Quaid star in “Playing For Keeps,” a romantic comedy about a charming, down-on-his luck former soccer star (Butler) who returns home to put his life back together. Looking for a way to rebuild his relationship with his son, he gets roped into coaching the boy’s soccer team. But his attempts to finally become an “adult” are met with hilarious challenges from the attractive “soccer moms” who pursue him at every turn. “Playing For Keeps” is directed by Gabriele Muccino, the director of “The Pursuit of Happiness.”

The movie hits theatres on December 7, 2012. Be sure to check out their Facebook and Twitter pages too.
Source: TEN Gossip

Gerard Butler: second trailer for 'Chasing Mavericks'

Second trailer for Chasing Mavericks
   

Chasing Mavericks - which stars Gerard Butler as Rick “Frosty” Hesson, Jonny Weston as Jay Moriarty, Leven Rambin as Kim Moriarty, Abigail Spencer as Brenda Hesson and Elisabeth Shue as Christy Moriarty as well as Scott Eastwood and some of the best surfers alive, including Peter Mel, Zach Wormhoudt and Greg Long - opens in the US on October 26 (the LA première is October 18) and on 2nd November in the UK. Follow the film on Twitter: @ChasingMavs #livelikejay and the awesome interactive official site 

Read more at I Need My Fix

Gerard Butler: first look at 'Movie 43' and Big Brothers, Big Sisters appeal

• First look at 'Movie 43'

Movie 43 is a prime example why it is good to have red-band, NSFW trailers. Had this just been a green-band trailer the comedy wouldn’t look nearly as funny (or off-the-wall). An anthology flick in the tradition of The Kentucky Fried Movie and with a cast that looks to rival It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, the comedy looks completely nuts. 

Hopefully, this is a good thing, as looks can be deceiving. Heaven help us if this is something like the craptastic spoofs (if you can call them that) of Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer of Date Movie and Epic Movie infamy. 

Sporting celebrities from Johnny Knoxville to Kate Winslet, this raunchy comedy took four years to make.When I first heard of the production I was intrigued because of the talent assembled, wondering why celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Naomi Watts would be involved with such a project. But then I remembered: sometimes actors like to take a break and do something off the beaten path and act stupidly for a change. 

This red-band trailer below will either make you laugh or cringe at the comic exploits. But even if you can’t make heads or tails of the vignettes, you should at least crack a smile. I mean who could resist Naomi Watts telling her home-schooled son, “You dropped your books, f–kface” as she passes him on the stairs?

WARNING: TRAILER CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT

Source: Inside Pulse 

Also reported (with screen shots) by Daily Mail, Just Jared, Starcasm (includes Gerard Butler video interview) and many others.

• Stars of Chasing Mavericks for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Actors Gerard Butler and Jonny Weston invite you to change a child's life for the better, forever, with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Butler and Weston star in the upcoming 20th Century Fox and Walden Media film CHASING MAVERICKS.

CHASING MAVERICKS is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (Weston). When 15 year old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is near his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson (Butler) to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to do the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about more than surfing. Chasing Mavericks was made with the help of some of the biggest names in the surfing world, and features some of the most mind-blowing wave footage ever captured on film.

To donate, volunteer, and read more about 'Chasing Mavericks' and 20th Century Fox's participation: Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Published on Sep 28, 2012 by BBBSofAmerica
Source: YouTube

Gerard Butler: 'Chasing Mavericks' advanced screenings

Chasing Mavericks advanced screenings
Locations include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and Washington, DC. 

Find out more at GerardButler.net

Soccer Aid update (Gerard Butler, James McAvoy)

Soccer Aid helped raise £4.9 million for children's charity UNICEF

The fourth bi-annual charity football match - created by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes - broke records by raising its highest amount so far, with the UK government matching all public donations pound for pound.

James McAvoy, Gerard Butler, Edward Norton, Olly Murs and Gordon Ramsay were among the celebrities taking part in this year's event, which took place at Old Trafford on May 27.

Robbie Williams, UNICEF UK Ambassador, said: "I'm still basking in the glory of England's win and so pleased that this has been the best Soccer Aid yet with almost £5 million raised for UNICEF – for children.

"Thank you so so much to everyone who donated on the night or bought a ticket to the match - we couldn't have done it without you."

 
Read and see more at Digital Spy
 

Gerard Butler drama ‘Motor City’ stalls before reaching start line: crew sent home

The plug was pulled yesterday morning (1 Sept) on Motor City, the revenge drama that was scheduled to start production late this month with Albert Hughes directing and Gerard Butler, Mickey Rourke and Adrien Brody starring. 

The film was in pre-production, and the crew was just told to go home. It is an abrupt and chaotic development. Insiders tell me that Motor City stalled after the film’s backers, Emmett/Furla Films, Envision Entertainment, and Mark Damon’s Foresight Entertainment, realized at the last moment that the release date given them by Warner Bros through its deal with Joel Silver’s Dark Castle turned out to be a drop dead date. 

Production was to start September 17th, meaning the film could only have 12 weeks of post production. It wasn’t enough time. They needed that studio release to justify all of the foreign distribution deals made for the film by Damon. As a result, they could not secure a bond and couldn’t move forward.

Read more at Deadline

 
 

Gerard Butler: musical makeover, 300 sequel news, Chasing Mavericks trailer

Gerard Butler plans musical makeover

Thr 300 star is trying to relaunch himself as a singer, and has sought advice from the likes of Manson and Tenacious D's Jack Black.

Hollywood hardman Gerard Butler is being advised by Marilyn Manson as he plans to turn himself into a rock star, US reports have claimed.

The Paisley pin-up is said to be writing songs and making an album.

And according to the National Enquirer, pal Johnny Depp has introduced him to music industry veterans including Goth idol Manson and Tenacious D star Jack Black.

The magazine quoted a Hollywood insider as saying: “Gerry is rocking out big time and is already writing songs and cutting an album.

“He’s been a closet singer for years and has decided the time is right to try doing it professionally.

“In fact, he’s in the process of making what he hopes will be a best-selling CD.”

Gerry sang in a movie version of Phantom of the Opera and jammed with US rocker John Mayer in 2010 as he celebrated his 41st birthday at New York’s Darby Club.

And the Enquirer says he returned to the Darby’s stage in April this year, getting a rousing reception as he belted out tunes by The Rolling Stones, The Doors and Oasis.

Gerry is said to have sharpened his focus on music after a stint in rehab this year.

He checked into the Betty Ford Centre after reportedly having problems with prescription drugs. Reports claimed he suffered pain after his gruelling physical training for 2006 movie 300, and a surfing accident while filming Of Men and Mavericks last December.

A spokesman for the star said in February: “Gerard has completed a successful course of treatment and has returned home in good health.”

The Enquirer’s source said: “Gerry started channelling all his energy into music and it’s turned out to be a great outlet.

“He even turned to Johnny Depp for advice on putting a first-rate band together.

“Johnny and Gerry have jammed together, and Johnny introduced Gerry to some of his musician friends, including Marilyn Manson and Jack Black.”

Celtic-mad Gerry plays a former professional footballer in his new movie, comedy drama Playing for Keeps.

Source: DailyRecord 

Also reported by Ultimate Guitar 

 

Gerard Butler 'Not Doing' the '300' sequel

The hunky actor says he wishes the cast 'the best' with the flick...

Gerard Butler has confirmed that he will not be appearing in the sequel to hit movie, 300.

The last time we checked in on the latest developments with the flick, Warner Bros. ended the "is this movie ever happening?" debate by finally announcing that 300: Battle of Artemisia will hit cinemas on 2nd August 2013.

Read more at MTV 

Chasing Mavericks Trailer 2012 - Official movie trailer 3 in HD 

Starring Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer - directed by Curtis Hanson, Michael Apted - surfing phenom Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the legendary Northern California surf break called Mavericks.

"Chasing Mavericks" movie hits theatres on October 26, 2012.

The inspirational true story of real life surfing phenom Jay Moriarty. When 15 year old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to accomplish the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms both their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about far more than surfing. Chasing Mavericks trailer 2012 is presented in full HD 1080p high resolution.

Chasing Mavericks official movie trailer 3 courtesy 20th Century Fox

Source: YouTube