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

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: 'Playing for Keeps' trailer and pictures, 'Law Abiding Citizen' premiere interveiw

Trailer: Gerard Butler’s love triangle in 'Playing for Keeps'

In the first look at the romantic dramedy Playing for Keeps, Gerard Butler plays a former pro soccer player and divorced dad who coaches his young son’s team, while dealing with his ex-wife and a soccer mom, played by Jessica Biel and Catherine Zeta-Jones, respectively.

Take a look!

Source: ExtraTV 

Gerard Butler used to kayak to work

Gerard Butler has revealed that he enjoyed 'kayaking to work'.
The Scots actor stars with Jessica Biel in the comedy drama Playing for Keeps.

Gerard plays a professional footballer, who moves back to Louisiana to reunite with his ex-wife and their son.

While filming in the bayous, Gerard had to find a novel way to get to work.He told People magazine:
"I started kayaking to work, which was great.

"The water got a little crazy one time and I had to abandon my plan and bring it back in, much to the amusement of everyone watching me."

However, Butler said he enjoyed shooting the movie in the American South.

He said: "I love the South.

"[The movie's] about a sport I love. I had a ball with the kids!"

The 42-year-old also praised his co-star Jessica's athletic skills.

He said: "She would come training with us. She's better than I am, which was a little embarrassing.

"But she's an incredible athlete."

Source (with video interview at the 5 August première of Law Abiding Citizen): STV 

See 9 new images from Playing for Keeps with Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel & Uma Thurman at Hey U Guys

FilmDistrict renames Gerard Butler soccer comedy ‘Playing For Keeps’

The newly titled Playing For Keeps (formerly Playing The Field) remains set for a December 7 wide release from FilmDistrict, which acquired the title at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. 

The Nu Image/Millennium Films comedy stars Gerard Butler as a retired soccer pro who, burnt out on his playboy lifestyle and bankrupt, moves back to Virginia to reconnect with his estranged ex-wife (Jessica Biel) and son (Noah Lomax). He starts to coach the boys’ soccer team but is tested by the sexy soccer moms and desperate housewives he must deal with. Judy Greer, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman and Catherine Zeta-Jones also star. Gabriele Muccino directed the Robbie Fox screenplay.

Source: Deadline