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Gerard Butler Talks CHASING MAVERICKS, What Drew Him to Surfing, His Life Threatening Accident, and More
Chasing Mavericks is based on the inspirational true story of surfing phenom Jay Moriarty (Jonny Weston), who enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler) to train him to surf the mythic Mavericks surf break near his home in Santa Cruz. The quest to...
Gerard Butler’s ‘Chasing’ relationships this fall
[i]The star, determined to get 'Chasing Mavericks' right, recounts a harrowing surfing session that almost took his life.[/i] 7:08PM EDT October 23. 2012 - BEVERLY HILLS — Rule No. 1 of extreme surfing: Don't confuse fear with panic. "You panic," says Gerard...
GERARD BUTLER RECALLS HIS NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE AT MAVERICKS
It all started as we were shooting a scene padding out over these massive waves, and I wasn't meant to actually be surfing at the time. In this scene, Jay [Moriarity] is watching me, but I don't know he's watching me; it's supposed to be the first time he's seen...
Gerard Butler on Almost Dying, Rehab: “Maybe a Stronger Person Wouldn’t Have Needed to Go”
Gerard Butler may look solid as a rock (his chest certainly seems to be made of granite), but he's only human on the inside. "Maybe a stronger person wouldn't have needed to go," the Scottish actor says in the November issue of Men's Journal, talking about the three...
20th Century Fox and Walden Media’s Chasing Mavericks Illustrates the Need for “Big Brothers”
PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 26, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, 20th Century Fox and Walden Media are looking to the new film, Chasing Mavericks, to inspire more men to become mentors. As part of its release of the movie, Fox and Walden have produced PSAs...
HEAVY WATER: GERARD BUTLER INTERVIEW
Heavy Water Presented By Chasing Mavericks: Gerard Butler Interview Catching Up With The Star Of Chasing Mavericks—An Upcoming Film Based On The True Story Of Jay Moriarty Gerard Butler, the Scottish-born actor most famous for his leading role in the movie 300,...
20th Century Fox and Walden Media’s Chasing Mavericks Illustrates the Need for “Big Brothers”
PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 26, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, 20th Century Fox and Walden Media are looking to the new film, Chasing Mavericks, to inspire more men to become mentors. As part of its release of the movie, Fox and Walden have produced PSAs...
‘The Headhunter’s Calling’ Star Gerard Butler On Latest Passion Project &; How There’s Just No Safety Anymore In This Industry
At an airport in London, unable to find a quiet space to chat, Gerard Butler retreats to an abandoned children's playroom, without a chair to accommodate his frame. Possessing a sharp and generous sense of humor, manifest particularly in his independent features, and...
Twentieth Century Fox Selects Dolby Atmos for Taken 2, Chasing Mavericks
[i]Fox to outfit prestigious Zanuck Theater with Dolby Atmos for mixing future feature films[/i] LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO, Sep 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dolby Laboratories, Inc. DLB +0.80% and Twentieth Century Fox(R) announced today that two of the studio's...
‘The Headhunter’s Calling’ Star Gerard Butler On Latest Passion Project &; How “There’s Just No Safety Anymore In This Industryâ€
At an airport in London, unable to find a quiet space to chat, Gerard Butler retreats to an abandoned children's playroom, without a chair to accommodate his frame. Possessing a sharp and generous sense of humor, manifest particularly in his independent features, and...
What Gerard Butler Learned From Near-Death Experience ‘Chasing Mavericks’
[i]Actor admits he tried to learn surfing 'on the biggest waves possible.'[/i] Those who've seen the "Chasing Mavericks" trailer know that there is a lot going on in the film — more than just great footage of surfing and the inspirational true story of surfing...
First look photos of Gerard Butler in ‘Chasing Mavericks’
20th Century Fox has released new photos from the film Chasing Mavericks starring Gerard Butler and newcomer Jonny Weston. http://www.examiner.com/article/first-look-photos-of-gerard-butler-chasing-mavericks]Read more...
Gerard Butler ‘Not Doing’ The ‘300’ Sequel
[i]'I wish them the best,' Butler tells MTV News of returning for '300: Battle of Artemisia.'[/i] The last time we checked in on the latest developments with the "300" sequel, Warner Bros. ended the "is this movie ever happening?" debate by finally announcing that...
“Chasing Mavericks” honours the surf life of Jay Moriarity
"Chasing Mavericks" is biopic surf movie about the short, intense and real surf life of Jay Moriarity. The inspirational true story of the iconic surfing phenom is played by Jonny Weston. When 15-year-old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the...
Gerard Butler: Kayaking is crazy
Gerard Butler really enjoyed "kayaking to work". The actor stars alongside Jessica Biel in their upcoming comedy drama Playing for Keeps. Gerard portrays a former professional soccer player who moves back to Louisiana to reunite with his ex-wife, played by Jessica,...
Gerard Butler Rides Waves In ‘Chasing Mavericks’
[b]Trailer Butler's seasoned pro teaches Jonny Weston's newcomer how to land the big waves in exclusive new sneak peek. [/b] Are you ready to see the next great inspirational surfing movie? It's called "Chasing Mavericks," and it's based on the inspirational true...
Tory Kittles Joins ‘Olympus Has Fallen’
[b The action thriller stars Gerard Butler as a Secret Service agent protecting the White House from terrorists.[/b Tory Kittles has joined the cast of Olympus Has Fallen, Nu Image/Millennium's White House-set action thriller starring Gerard Butler. The Sapphires:...
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 20Interviews Cannes Film Festival. The Nu Image/Millennium Films comedy stars Gerard Butler as a retired soccer...
Cole Hauser Joins Action Movie ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ (Exclusive)
Continuing his action streak, the actor will appear alongside Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart in the movie. Cole Hauser has joined the cast of Olympus Has Fallen, Nu Image/Millennium's White House-set action thriller being directed by Antoine Fuqua. Gerard Butler and...
Melissa Leo and Rick Yune Joining ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ (Exclusive)
Antoine Fuqua is directing the Nu Image/Millennium's White House-set action thriller. Oscar winner Melissa Leo and Rick Yune are joining the cast of Olympus Has Fallen, Nu Image/Millennium's White House-set action thriller being directed by Antoine Fuqua. The movie,...