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300 sequel release put back until 2014

May 10th, 2013 10:36am EDT
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The release of the highly-anticipated 300 sequel has been pushed back until 2014.

300: Rise of an Empire, the follow-up to Gerard Butler's 2007 comic book epic, was set to hit cinemas in August (13), but chiefs at Warner Bros. studios have decided to stall the release by seven months.

The film will now be shown next spring, at the same time of year as the release of the original, which proved a surprise hit for the company.

Warners' president of domestic distribution Dan Fellman explains the decision, saying, "Moving 300: Rise of an Empire to March 7 continues in the tradition of the fir...
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Gerard Butler Broke Two Neck Bones, Got The Crap Beat Out Of Him Making 'Olympus Has Fallen'

March 27th, 2013 9:26am EDT
Olympus Has Fallen
While filming new action movie Olympus Has Fallen, Gerard Butler broke two bones in his neck without even knowing it. The actor performed most of the stunts in the film and recently admitted the project was very difficult on his body.

He told Jay Leno, "I was hit with a bullet casing in the eye, I ripped off a fingernail, banged up my knee... I used to sing, well that's debatable, but I lost my high notes and I went to the doctor and he said I had a serrated voice box... That was about a year ago. So I went back about a month ago and he looked down again and he said, 'You got a growth in y...
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Film Review: 'Olympus Has Fallen' A Solidly Crafted Thrill Ride

March 25th, 2013 6:15am EDT
Olympus Has Fallen
You'd have to be living under a rock to not know about Olympus Has Fallen, between its big-name cast and the huge promotional campaign that's been everywhere for the last month. This, though, is one of those rare cases where the hype is justified, because this is one of those big pictures - in every sense of the word - that we go to the movies for.

Olympus does not reinvent the action movie. It is not going to make you think too much about it after it's over. This isn't one of those flicks, but it doesn't claim to be one, either. It's a massive, violent, loud, unflinching one-man-wrecking-...
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Gerard Butler Admits He Slept With Reality Star Brandi Glanville

March 12th, 2013 9:01am EDT
Gerard Butler & Brandi Glanville
Gerard Butler did indeed fool around with reality TV star Brandi Glanville, even though he once claimed he didn't know who she was.

Glanville, who was once married to Eddie Cibrian and has famously butted heads with his wife LeAnn Rimes, told Howard Stern last year that Butler was an 11 out of 10 in bed.

The actor has since come forward to confess he hooked up with "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star during a beach party. However, she didn't tell him what she did for a living, and he didn't know her last name.

Butler, 43, recalled, "We hung out, we had a bit of fun and then sudde...
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Gerard Butler Sues 'Motor City' Producers For $5.1 Million

February 14th, 2013 8:23am EST
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Gerard Butler is suing producers behind his ill-fated film Motor City over allegations he wasn't paid for the failed project.

The thriller, which was set to co-star Adrien Brody and Mickey Rourke, was called off by executives two weeks before the shoot was due to begin last year.

Butler's lawyers have now filed suit against production companies Emmett/Furla Films and Motor City Productions, claiming the actor is owed $5.1 million.

The 300 hunk allegedly signed a 'pay-or-play' contract, which meant he would be paid even if the movie didn't get made, according to his lawsuit obtained by...
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5 Fun Facts About 'Playing For Keeps' Star Gerard Butler

December 4th, 2012 11:00am EST
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With “Playing for Keeps” ready to hit theaters on December 7, we thought it would be a great time to bask in the sexy glow of Scottish star Gerard Butler. The tasty actor plays a former soccer star who’s seen better days and ends up coaching a kid’s soccer team in an effort to improve relations with his son. Jessica Biel, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Uma Thurman also star, but we’re all about Mr. Butler – and here’s five fun reasons why.

1) George Clooney Better Watch Out. Gerard might just give George some competition atop Hollywood’s most eligible long-term bachelor list. The hunky Scotsman ...
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Gerard Butler Calls Jessica Biel ‘The One That Got Away’

November 15th, 2012 7:21am EST
Playing For Keeps
Jessica Biel and Gerard Butler have a new movie coming out. But allegedly, the two actors were more than just co-workers while shooting the film.

According to RadarOnline, the two reportedly had a relationship during filming of Playing for Keeps. Since Biel just married Justin Timberlake, the timeline doesn't seem to work out at first glance, but filming happened while Biel and Timberlake were broken up in 2011.

It looks like the 42-year-old Butler may be having regrets about splitting with the actress.

"Gerard doesn't have many regrets, but not treating Jessica with the respect she dese...
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'Chasing Mavericks' Movie Review: Not Just Another Surf Movie

October 26th, 2012 11:04am EDT
Chasing Mavericks
With spectacular footage of near tsunami-sized waves, this movie is based on a true story that will inspire you to dig deep and face your fears. After nearly drowning during the shooting, Gerard Butler gives a fearless performance that will linger in your imagination for weeks to come.

Based on the real lives of teenager Jay Moriarity and stoic surfer Frosty Hesson , Chasing Mavericks takes place in their hometown of Santa Cruz, California, in the late 1980s.

Raised by single mom Kristy , 15-year-old Jay convinces die-hard surfer Frosty to mentor him when he learns that the giant, mythic...
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Gerard Butler Opens Up About His Stint In Rehab

October 18th, 2012 11:34am EDT
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Gerard Butler has spoken out for the first time about his period in rehab earlier this year, insisting he is "glad" he sought help to kick his prescription drug habit.

The Scottish actor enrolled at the Betty Ford Center in California back in February after developing a dependence on pain pills following a surfing accident on the set of his movie Chasing Mavericks.

Butler spent several weeks in treatment and now admits he learned a lot from the experience, including how to manage pain properly.

He tells Men's Journal magazine, "Maybe a stronger person wouldn't have needed to go... Whe...
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Hilarious Looking 'Movie 43' Trailer Features Tons Of Stars, Gerard Butler As A Leprechaun

October 3rd, 2012 6:09pm EDT
Movie 43
If you ask us, if Movie 43 is just half as funny as the trailer, it's destined to be a classic. We have no idea what it's about, other than it's actually 25 short films helmed by several different directors including Peter Farrelly, Elizabeth Banks, Bob Odenkirk, Brett Ratner and Griffin Dunne, and it features a huge, HUGE cast of A-list stars.

The film's greenband trailer (e.g.: approved-for-all-audiences) premiered during Tuesday night's episode of Tosh.0 on Comedy Central; and on Wednesday the very not-safe-for-work (NSFW) red-band trailer debuted on the network's website (according to...
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Gerard Butler Dating Romanian Supermodel Madalina Ghenea?

August 31st, 2012 2:26pm EDT
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Scottish movie star Gerard Butler has found love with Romanian model/actress Madalina Ghenea, according to a report.

The 300 hunk reportedly fell for the European beauty when she was hired to help Butler promote a new razor for the Dubai-based Super Max brand this spring.

The couple was first rumored to be romantically involved in May, but Ghenea played down the claims at the time, stating, "Gerard is a friend of mine. We are friends and nothing more."

However, the New York Daily News reports the relationship has since developed into something more intimate, with a source telling the ...
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Blu-ray Review: 'Coriolanus'

May 31st, 2012 11:00am EDT
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Shakespeare meets modern day warfare? Actor turned director Ralph Fiennes takes on the Shakespeare classic "Coriolanus," now available on Blu-ray from Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company. The battle of the bard begins below!

Title: "Coriolanus"

Grade: 2

Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Brian Cox

Director: Ralph Fiennes

Rating: R

Runtime: 124 minutes

Release Company: Anchor Bay/The Weinstein Company

Website: www.anchorbayent.com

The Flick: Ralph Fiennes movie adaptation of Shakespeare’s play sports a stellar cast, high body count and some stylish vi...
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Check Out 'Coriolanus' On Blu-ray & DVD May 29

May 27th, 2012 6:44am EDT
Coriolanus
Ralph Fiennes' directorial debut, "Coriolanus," scripted by John Logan, updates one of William Shakespeare's more difficult plays without sacrificing the Bard's original dialogue.

Set in modern times, the movie stars Fiennes as the title character, a fierce General able to fight Rome's most dreaded enemies as well as quell civil unrest from a lack of food. When politicians convince Coriolanus to become a political leader, his natural fierceness and lack of political instincts lead to him being disgraced by other politicians and eventually forced to leave Rome after being branded a ...
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'The Dictator' And 15 Other Beards That Steal Movies

May 16th, 2012 1:07pm EDT
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Sacha Baron Cohen brings his trademark ridicu-shock humor to his new film "The Dictator," but it may be his beard that steals the show.

He plays Admiral General Aladeen, deposed dictator of the (fictional) Republic of Wadiya, who flees to the U.S. when his country converts to democracy. As a dictator, he's used to ruling with an iron fist, an incorrigible sense of righteous cruelty, and a thick, bushy beard that could house several terrified baby sparrows.

Aladeen may feel like a fish out of water in New York City, but he'd feel right at home among Hollywood's most magnificent beards of a...
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Five Celebrities We'd Like To See On Fox's New Dating Show 'The Choice'

May 4th, 2012 10:20am EDT
Bradley Cooper
The web has been buzzing since yesterday after the Fox network announced it was launching a new dating show with celebrities in spinning chairs.

"The Choice" will feature stars going on blind dates and choosing their partners by listening to them with their backs turned towards them. It's a take on NBC's popular singing competition "The Voice." It's also reminiscient of "The Dating Game," which ran from 1965-86 on ABC.

A celebrity will pull on a "love handle" to turn arouond and and come face-to-face with his date. If more than one star turns, the contestant chooses who to go on a dat...
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Katy Perry Wears A See-Through Dress At Coachella - See More Star Photos From The Festival!

April 15th, 2012 10:00am EDT
Katy Perry at Coachella
Katy Perry attended the Coachella festival on Saturday wearing a transparent 60s style dress, combat boots and sunglasses. The pop star didn't seem to care that fans could see her black bra and grandma underwear.

A bunch of celebrities attended the event this weekend. Reality star and socialite Paris Hilton wore a white bikini top as she walked around the grounds. She attended the festival with Dutch DJ boyfriend Afrojack and friend Brandon Davis.

"Harry Potter" star Emma Watson got cozy with a mystery male companion while listening to Radiohead late on Saturday evening.

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Adrien Brody Still Waiting To Go On 'Date' With Gerard Butler

March 22nd, 2012 8:47am EDT
Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody is still waiting to take tea with Gerard Butler after winning the "date" at a charity auction.

Brody bid $15,000 for the odd item last year at a fundraiser to build a school in Haiti - and he's still waiting for a call from the 300 star.

Brody says, "I attended a charity function for Artists for Peace & Justice and one of the things they were auctioning off was tea with Gerry Butler, which I thought was really interesting, so I thought, 'Why not?' I had the winning bid and I've yet to have tea with Gerry Butler. He has not fulfilled his obligation... I paid thousands and thou...
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Gerard Butler Joins 'Brilliant' After Eric Bana Drops Out

March 1st, 2012 9:07am EST
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Gerard Butler's acting career appears to be back on track after his recent rehab stint - he will replace Eric Bana in diamond heist thriller "Brilliant."

Butler began 2012 battling a painkiller addiction, but he recently checked out of a treatment facility and is now keen to get back to work.

He'll team up with his "Ugly Truth" director Robert Luketic to headline the new movie, according to Variety.

Filming is set to start in Massachusetts in May.
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Gerard Butler Attends Oscar Parties After Rehab Stint

February 27th, 2012 8:54am EST
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Gerard Butler returned to the party circuit in Hollywood on Saturday night just days after news of his recent rehab stint became public.

The Scot recently completed a three-week program at California's Betty Ford Center for a prescription drug issue, but he wasn't about to avoid the pre-Oscars celebrations completely, and showed up solo at The Weinstein Company's SoHo House bash in West Hollywood.

Gerard also made an official post-rehab public appearance on Sunday by attending the annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles.

Last week, a representative for Butler confirmed reports the ...
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Rep: Gerard Butler Is Home From Rehab & In 'Good Health'

February 25th, 2012 2:01pm EST
Gerard Butler
A representative for Scottish actor Gerard Butler has confirmed reports the star has sought help in rehab for substance abuse.

Rumors suggesting the hunk was in treatment circulated early on Friday, but a spokesperson has told People.com the actor has already returned home after completing a rehab stint.

The insider says, "Gerard has completed a successful course of treatment and has returned home in good health. We will not be making any further comment at this time."

The 42 year old reportedly checked himself into the Betty Ford Clinic in California three weeks ago after realizing he w...
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Gerard Butler In Rehab?

February 24th, 2012 8:23am EST
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Scottish actor Gerard Butler has spent the last three weeks in rehab to address substance abuse issues, according to a report.

The star allegedly started struggling with pain medication as he battled to recover from injuries he suffered on the set of 2006 movie 300 and his problems were exacerbated after he was hurt in a surfing accident during filming of his latest project, Of Men and Mavericks.

He checked himself into the Betty Ford clinic in California three weeks ago to address his addiction issues, according to TMZ.com, and is now due to be released.

Butler, 42, has been open abo...
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Single? You're Not Alone: Celebrities That Are Solo This Valentine's Day

February 14th, 2012 11:30am EST
Celebrities That Are Single This Valentine's Day - Gerard Butler
Roses are red, violets are blue, you may be alone, but these stars are too. Just because you don’t have a significant other on Valentine’s Day, it doesn’t mean that you are alone. Here are a few single celebrities who will be spending the “holiday” drinking at the local bar, watching The Notebook on a loop, or polishing off that pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Click through our list to see who is single this Valentine's Day.

Gerard Butler – Although he has been linked to Jessica Biel, Jennifer Aniston, Ashley Greene and even The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Brandi Glanville (which he report...
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10 Romantic Movies For Valentine's Day

February 9th, 2012 11:00am EST
10 Romantic Movies For Valentine's Day
It’s Valentine’s Day and you want to watch a romantic movie but all you can find on cable is “Love Story” and, really, how many times can you watch Ali McGraw die? Why not check out one or more of the below movies? We’ve given you choices from each decade since the 1930s to switch things up.

1931 – City Lights (Charlie Chaplin and Virginia Cherrill)

Don’t be afraid of black and white films and especially, in this case, silent films. With “The Artist” getting so much good publicity this year, why not check out a funny, romantic, silent film made by the master of silent films...
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Gerard Butler Recalls Being Mistaken For A Terrorist

January 27th, 2012 11:41am EST
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Gerard Butler once caused an airport security scare after officials flagged up special shoes he had worn for his Tomb Raider audition.

The Scottish actor was stopped by security guards who were suspicious of the boots he wore when he tried out for his role alongside Angelina Jolie in the 2003 blockbuster Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.

He tells Shortlist magazine, "Just after the shoe bomber plot in 2001, I flew to London from Montreal to do a screen test for Lara Croft. They'd built this caged floor for the set but they couldn't hear my dialogue properly so they put felt on...
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'Housewives' Star Brandi Glanville Says Gerard Butler Is Good In Bed

January 24th, 2012 4:00pm EST
Brandi Blanville & Gerard Butler
Eddie Cibrian's ex-wife Brandi Glanville has confessed to enjoying a "week of fun" with hunk Gerard Butler last summer.

The reality TV star was quizzed about her love life during an appearance on talk show "Watch What Happens Live!" on Monday night - and confirmed reports she dated Scottish actor Butler.

She said, "It wasn't a one-nighter, it was just a week of fun... It was over the summer."

And Glanville didn't stop there - after some prompting by host Andy Cohen, she went on to rate Butler's performance in the bedroom an impressive 11 out of 10.

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"...
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2012 Golden Globes Fashion: Who Rocked The Red Carpet & Who Didn't?

January 16th, 2012 9:30am EST
2012 Golden Globes fashion
The Golden Globes are the first big awards show of the season, and the stars came out in colorful ensembles to attend one of Hollywood's most prestigious events leading up to the Academy Awards.

There were very few fashion missteps at this year's event. "Homeland" actress Morena Baccarin wore a daring black dress that showed quite a bit of cleavage (is that appropriate?), while "Ringer" star Sarah Michelle Gellar took a chance with a blue and white tie-dyed gown (too bohemian?).

There wasn't a lot of flash on the red carpet. Few stars wore sequins (Laura Dern, Madonna, Diane Lane and did)...
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Sam Worthington Proud Of His 'Healthy' Paunch

January 13th, 2012 12:37pm EST
Sam Worthington
Australian actor Sam Worthington has defended his recent weight gain, insisting his paunch is "healthy" and "human".

The Avatar star was photographed earlier this week on a beach in Hawaii sporting a fuller figure and the pictures were published with a headline containing the phrase "Clash of the Xmas puddings," a reference to his role in action movie Clash of the Titans.

However, Worthington is adamant he is proud of his bulging belly, as he "hates" working out at a gym and is happy to have normal body issues.

He tells News.com.au, "Clash of the Xmas puddings, that's good. I like it....
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Gerard Butler Revealed His Manhood At Sister's Wedding

January 9th, 2012 9:15am EST
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Gerard Butler was left blushing at his sister's wedding after accidentally flashing his manhood while wearing a traditional Scottish kilt.

The star performed a reading at his sibling's marriage ceremony and he accidentally diverted the attention away from the bride by revealing all.

He tells U.K. talk show host Graham Norton, "I wore a kilt in my sister's wedding in Paisley, Scotland and I had to go up and do a reading and my mother and family were in the front row.

"As you know in Scotland there's a certain rule to wear a kilt so I'm sitting like this (legs open) and everyone's leaning ...
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Gerard Butler Wanted To Get Back On Set After Surfing Accident

January 7th, 2012 3:29pm EST
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Gerard Butler attempted to avoid hospital treatment after an on-set surfing accident last month so he could continue filming his new movie.

The star was shooting "Of Men And Mavericks" in northern California when a large wave brought him crashing down, leaving him struggling to keep his head above the water.

Butler was taken to Stanford University Medical Center, but he had to be convinced by movie bosses to seek medical assistance.

He tells U.K. talk show host Graham Norton, "I was going to go back that day. I was actually in the ambulance and wanted to go back, which was a little crazy...
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Gerard Butler Hospitalized After 'Mavericks' Surfing Stunt Went Awry

December 20th, 2011 8:19am EST
Gerard Butler
Actor Gerard Butler was hospitalized over the weekend when a surfing stunt for upcoming movie Of Men And Mavericks went wrong.

The 300 star was filming in northern California when a large wave brought him crashing down, leaving him struggling to keep his head above the water.

Surfer Frank Quirarte writes in a post on his ESPN Action Sports blog, "Butler was held down for a solid two-waves and took four or five more waves on the head. He was then washed through the rocks on the inside before he was finally able to be plucked out."

"When they brought Butler in he had that 100-yard stare ...
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