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Post by Dianne on Sept 7, 2008 6:04:43 GMT -5
www.thestar.com/entertainment/FilmFest/article/491852Just to clear things up right off the top, Gerard Butler is not fat. Unlike porker Boy Gorge, who was spinning at Ultra Supper Club on Thursday night. There have been accusations of Butler pudging up after his Spartan regime for 300 but seeing him up close and personal at the party for RocknRolla at the Boiler Room at The Distillery on Thursday night, we're here to say he looked trim in his Versace shirt (the tag glistened on the back of the collar). It was an arm-candy shop, with hot young chickies in tight and abbreviated clothing imported for the occasion. Ladies, you rocked Rolla but do you really have to smack your gum? At least you can walk in stilettos and chew gum at the same time. Co-star Jeremy Piven was entertained by a camera-shy young blonde lovely and the film's director Guy Ritchie was in hug mode with his femme lead Thandie Newton. There were rumours that Ritchie's missus would be there but Madonna was off being sticky and sweet on the other side of the ocean.
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Post by Dianne on Sept 7, 2008 6:07:57 GMT -5
More News... from: movies.msn.com/movies/hitlist/09-05-08/Butler Loves to ‘Rock’ by Gregory Ellwood Butler is ready to 'Rock'; Oscar buzz from Toronto; Penelope can't get enough of Almodovar; Clooney to team with 'Juno' director Reitman Sitting down to talk to Gerard Butler at the beginning of the Toronto International Film Festival was close to a comedy of errors. Your intrepid columnist had just arrived in town after an overnight flight from the left coast with only a half hour of sleep to get him by, and the "300" star had just gotten in after a whirlwind opening for his new film "RocknRolla" in London the day before. Luckily, Butler had spent the whole day chugging down Coca-Colas to keep his energy up, and the Hitlist was happy to siphon off some of his enthusiasm as we chatted about the comeback effort of his director, Guy Ritchie. Diving back into the London underground he chronicled so well in "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch," Ritchie has upped the ante this time by setting his tale within a booming real estate market flush with naïve foreign investors. Butler plays One Two, the leader of a group of professional tough guys called the Wild Bunch. One Two and his close partner, Mumbles (Idris Elba), are trying to work their own get-rich scheme, but the notorious mob boss Lenny Cole (a sublime Tom Wilkinson) is out to scuttle their deal, as well as a few others. The stellar cast also includes Thandie Newton as a powerful accountant who seems to fear nothing; Tom Hardy ("Star Trek: Nemesis") as Handsome Bob, a member of the Bunch with a surprising secret; and Jeremy Piven and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, two American music producers who get caught in the Brits' crossfire. The characters intertwine in a complex narrative that makes the film's six-week shooting schedule seem like something close to a miracle. "That's the crazy thing. I've done movies where I felt I had less opportunities to get it right. I'd love to use that as an excuse for any bad parts of my performance, but I always felt I got a fair crack at it," Butler says. "Guy has a way of making things move fast. There is no fuss in between. Nobody is precious. Not the camera department or the crew." Butler thinks the time crunch actually helped the cast with their performances. The lack of private trailers and other Hollywood luxuries meant they only had more time to get to know each other and enjoy the ride. "This is not a movie where you are working with a bunch of people who are from such different walks of life that they all go away and do their own thing," Butler reflects. "When you are in between scenes, you are hanging out. There were no airs and graces. We were all kind of thrown on top of each other and wanting to be. It was that kind of film." The 38-year-old Scot continues, illustrating an example of how that camaraderie helped improve one of the funnier scenes in the movie. Butler says, "We're in the movie and Tom Hardy makes a phone call and he's flirting with another man and I'm like, 'You're scary good at that.' And that all became improvised and he's like, 'Oh, don't you love it, honey?' And I'm like, 'No.' And then I slap his head, but that's just because we are just sitting in the car between [takes] having a blast. There are a lot of actors who if I had slapped them across the side of the head would have gone, 'What the hell are you doing?' It would have been very precious actors, 'If you're going to slap me, tell me.' But he just burst out laughing." Ritchie has spoken openly of pursuing a trilogy of "RocknRolla" films, and the first installment alludes to a sequel as the end credits begin. Butler says he's never actively pursued franchises or sequels, but would love to return in this case. "I think most actors choose a franchise, if truth be told, for the money. Now, if I was gonna do this with Guy Ritchie it would be for the love, because I ain't making a lot of money on these movies," Butler jokes. "I love my character in this. I love him and all his insecurities and confusions and imperfections. I hope it [happens], for Guy and my own selfish fun." The critically acclaimed thriller faces a daunting marketing challenge at the box office, but those who see it will no doubt be anxiously awaiting the return of One Two and his Wild Bunch. |
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Post by Dianne on Sept 7, 2008 6:09:43 GMT -5
a little more.. from: www.nationalpost.com/arts/torontofi....html?id=772735Shinan: Out of the mouth of celebrity babes Shinan Govani, National Post Published: Friday, September 05, 2008 excerpt from the article: Babes were in no shortage at this party put on by Time Style & Design in concert with Warner Brothers. With the weather being as persuading as it could be on this night, and no hokey roped-off area to speak of, it was an ideal outside-viewing opportunity to, for instance, watch Gerard Butler strut his gangbusters self both here and there, Thandie Newtown raise her deer-like bone-structure in the moonlight, and Jeremy Piven look noble in a three-piece, and yet appear cunning and satisfactorily naughty. Butler, who gave up drinking a little while ago, stuck to his Fiji water, while Piven, it would seem, stuck to a cadre of softly-hair-falling on-the-town ladies. And why shouldn't he? |
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Post by Dianne on Sept 7, 2008 6:11:11 GMT -5
THE WHORES!!!! from: www.riskybusinessblog.com/2008/09/r...rolla-star.htmlBy Borys Kit Buzz star of the Toronto Film Festival #1: Gerard Butler. The "300" star turned out at a party in the city's distillery district for his new pic, the stylish Guy Ritchie joint "Rocknrolla," and found himself beset by hordes of female groupies -- so much so that other actors in the pic, including Jeremy Piven, Toby Kebbel and Ludacris were ribbing him about it. Kebbell even jokingly accused the actor of rigging the front row with fans. Butler? He just volleyed back that Kebbell had his own growing female contingent. We guess that passes for an insult among the mover-and-shaker set |
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Post by torisweettooth on Sept 8, 2008 13:49:12 GMT -5
Whatever...GB was getting pudging cause he was losing muscle from 300. NOW he is trimming up. DUHHHH its called time and the picks were from last year and he looked puffy cause I think he was sick. PUFFY not FAT! Geez. Writers need to get their facts straight. lol
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Post by Leppardlady on Sept 8, 2008 15:10:32 GMT -5
These writers - if you want to call them that.... well, I guess they can be called fiction writers - don't care about the facts. No matter, he is fit and as sexy as ever.
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Post by Dianne on Sept 8, 2008 15:25:18 GMT -5
I think he looks great. Not every man wants or needs to spend every spare moment at the gym. For a guy of his height and build he looks awesome....I certainly wouldn't kick him out of my bed....on the contrary.
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Post by sassenach on Sept 11, 2008 15:40:46 GMT -5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4wOM5c6PtkJust a glimpse and a few words of Gerard from Toronto. I'm not an expert in accents yet i think his Scottish is back stronger than ever..... ....and i LOVE it !!! 
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Post by gerrysgranny on Sept 11, 2008 17:08:25 GMT -5
Hi Sassenach, its gerrysgranny, just finished checking in, now to learn how to navigate, & to enlarge our visits for the "G" man!!!!!
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Post by torisweettooth on Sept 11, 2008 17:21:35 GMT -5
I think he looks great. Not every man wants or needs to spend every spare moment at the gym. For a guy of his height and build he looks awesome....I certainly wouldn't kick him out of my bed....on the contrary. Off subject but my friend got this new car and (don't ask me what kind, I ain't a car girl...its black and pretty. lol) she doesn't like it. It was a gift from soon to be ex hubby. He is trying to buy her over. JackA$$...anywho, I tell her well I certainly wouldn't kick it outta the garage for leaking oil. LMAO Sorry just thought to share that. It makes me smile. ;D ;D |
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Post by sassenach on Sept 11, 2008 18:16:49 GMT -5
Hi Sassenach, its gerrysgranny, just finished checking in, now to learn how to navigate, & to enlarge our visits for the "G" man!!!!! Hi dearest ! Glad to see you around ! Take your time and learn the site. Fabulous postings, pics and news. Ever consinder to change your name into "gerardsbestgirl" ? |
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Post by Dianne on Sept 11, 2008 18:24:32 GMT -5
Ha, Gerardsbestgirl is a good one too. His accent.....Geeze is so flipping great!!!! Can anyone say HUNK?
And Granny, if you want to play with the buttons go to the tech area there is a thread set aside of just "scribbling". You can post drivel that means nothing just to get used the board. Also ask any questions. Everyone is really nice and someone will help you promptly.
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Post by Dianne on Sept 11, 2008 18:28:51 GMT -5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4wOM5c6PtkJust a glimpse and a few words of Gerard from Toronto. I'm not an expert in accents yet i think his Scottish is back stronger than ever..... ....and i LOVE it !!! Thanks for posting that....how cool...people are naming their pets after him? HA! I'm going to name my next dog Gerry!  |
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