Videogame adaptation “Kane” eyes new director

June 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – F. Gary Gray is in talks to direct “Kane and Lynch,” a video game adaptation starring Bruce Willis and Jamie Foxx.

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The game follows Kane (Willis), a death row inmate who, along with a schizophrenic killer named Lynch (Foxx), is sprung by Kane’s former team so that he can retrieve a stolen fortune. Kane travels to Los Angeles, Japan and Cuba, with Lynch acting as the team’s watchdog in order to save his wife and daughter.

Stunt coordinator Simon Crane was attached to direct the Nu Image/Millennium project, but he left last month due to creative differences. Wayne Kramer (“The Cooler”), Roger Donaldson (“The Bank Job”) and Gray landed on the shortlist, with Gray rising to the top.

Gray was most recently in theaters with the violent thriller “Law Abiding Citizen,” starring Foxx and Gerard Butler. His other credits include “The Italian Job” “The Negotiator” and “Set It Off.”

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Date Night knocks Worthington off box office top spot

April 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Tina Fey comedy Date Night scraped past the Greek mythology blockbuster Clash of the Titans to lead the North American box office this weekend, early industry figures showed.

The film, also starring The Office actor Steve Carell, follows a jaded married couple embroiled in wacky situations and explosive danger after embarking on a rare romantic evening out without their children.

It took in $US27.1 million to take the top spot, Exhibitor Relations reported.

Falling from first to second was Titans – starring Australian actor Sam Worthington – the critically panned adventure based on the exploits of Perseus and his battles with the serpent-haired Medusa and a fearsome sea monster, which took in $US26.9 million in its second week.

The animated adventure How to Train Your Dragon was in third place, pulling in $US25.3 million, while the African-American melodrama Why Did I Get Married Too? by writer, director, and actor Tyler Perry, came in a distant fourth with $US11 million in receipts.

The Last Song, a romantic teen-targeted Miley Cyrus flick, fell to fifth place in its second week in theatres with $US10 million in ticket sales.

Sixth place went to the live-action version of Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland starring Johnny Depp, which has earned nearly $US319 million total, including $US5.6 million on the weekend.

The 3D wizardry kept time-bending jacuzzi users at bay for another week, with the R-rated comedy Hot Tub Time Machine earning $US5.4 million for seventh place.

That put it ahead of The Bounty Hunter, a comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler, which came in eighth with a $US4.3 million take, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, an adaptation of the Jeff Kinney cartoon novels, which slipped a spot to ninth place with $US4.1 million.

Letters to God, which debuted at number 10 with $US1.2 million, follows the inspiring story of a young boy battling brain cancer.

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Aniston faces criticism as ‘The Bounty Hunter’ bombs at BO

April 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

New York, April 1 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston has been heavily criticized after her latest film ‘The Bounty Hunter’ bombed at the box office.

The actress’ heavily promoted romantic comedy with Gerard Butler has pulled in just 38.4 million dollars domestically in its first 10 days of release.

The former ‘Friends’ star’s ‘Love Happens,’ another romantic comedy with Aaron Eckhart, grossed 22.9 million dollars in the US – which was still way ahead of ‘Management’ with Steve Zahn, which grossed just 935,000 dollars.

“Aniston just can”t play the good friend anymore. She”s aged out, no matter the yoga and the highlights. She just can”t do America”s sweetheart next door. She needs a big wake-up call,” the New York Post quoted one film critic as saying.

“And as for her taste in men, it”s totally off. John Mayer? Gerard Butler? She”s missing a common-sense gene,” the critic added.

One movie producer said: “It”s hard for any TV stars to make the transition to movies. Certainly no one else from ”Friends” made it.” (ANI)

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Aniston faces criticism as ‘The Bounty Hunter’ bombs at BO

April 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

New York, April 1 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston has been heavily criticized after her latest film ‘The Bounty Hunter’ bombed at the box office.

The actress’ heavily promoted romantic comedy with Gerard Butler has pulled in just 38.4 million dollars domestically in its first 10 days of release.

The former ‘Friends’ star’s ‘Love Happens,’ another romantic comedy with Aaron Eckhart, grossed 22.9 million dollars in the US – which was still way ahead of ‘Management’ with Steve Zahn, which grossed just 935,000 dollars.

“Aniston just can”t play the good friend anymore. She”s aged out, no matter the yoga and the highlights. She just can”t do America”s sweetheart next door. She needs a big wake-up call,” the New York Post quoted one film critic as saying.

“And as for her taste in men, it”s totally off. John Mayer? Gerard Butler? She”s missing a common-sense gene,” the critic added.

One movie producer said: “It”s hard for any TV stars to make the transition to movies. Certainly no one else from ”Friends” made it.” (ANI)

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Jennifer Aniston shows off Flaminco dancing abilities

April 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, Apr 1 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston took many by surprise when she displayed her Flaminco moves at a recent party.

The former ‘Friends’ star couldn’t resist jumping on stage and joining the dancers at flamenco party thrown in her honour in Madrid.

And the guests at the party, who saw her sultry hip swivels, included her ‘Bounty Hunter’ co-star Gerard Butler, reports the Mirror.

The pair has been romantically linked since they started shooting for the film.

However, both Aniston and Butler have insisted that they are just good friends. (ANI)

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Butler apologises to ex-school crush – after namechecking her on TV

March 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, March 30(ANI): Actor Gerard Butler called his teenage crush Julie Morrison and apologized, after naming her on US TV show.

The ‘300’ star had appeared in comedian Jimmy Kimmel”s late-night show, where he had revealed details of women who had dumped him.

He had said: “This girl, Julie Morrison… was the one you”d end up round the back of the bike sheds with… I”ll never forget her walking up the stairs… and I said something to her and then I gave her a long, lingering look… and she looked at me and gave me these come-to-bed eyes.”

However, Morrison has cleared that she is not offended by the actor’s remarks.

“I have known Gerry for 30 years and we are great pals. We will be great pals for another 30 years. What he said was typical Gerry – he is just a fun, mischievous, cheeky chappy kind of guy…” the Daily Express quoted her as telling Scotland”s Sunday Mail.

She added: “What he said has been misconstrued. He was making lighthearted comments to amuse an audience. None of it was meant to be taken seriously.

“I know Gerry has been shocked by how people have painted him out to be a bad guy and he got his lawyers involved. I keep in touch with him but I was surprised to get the call out of the blue. He just told me what I knew – that it was a bit of fun.

“I had never even heard of the show let alone seen it so I was really surprised by this. I have people phoning me up to see if I”m OK about it but it was just a good laugh. I am not in the least offended… It was hysterical and I”m not taking anything to heart.” (ANI)

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Gerard Butler shows off his Viking accent in ‘How To Train Your Dragon’

March 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, March 25 (ANI): Gerard Butler re-recorded his voiceover for animation film ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ because he felt his Scottish accent for his Viking character “wasn”t strong enough”.

The ‘Ugly Truth’ star requested directors Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders to let him repeat his dialogues after seeing the film preview.

“I actually saw the movie and believe it or not, I actually thought my Scottish accent wasn”t strong enough, so I went back in and redid a lot of it, trying to make it sound a little more Viking!” the Daily Express quoted him as saying.

Butler plays Viking father Stoick in the new DreamWorks movie. (ANI)

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Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler team-up for ‘Just Go With It’

March 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, March 24 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler have teamed up for a new movie ‘Just Go With It’.

Australian actress Nicole Kidman also is also in the flick as the object of Adam”s affections, reports the Sun.

The film revolves around a man who seeks the help of a woman and her kids to land the girl of his dreams.

Aniston just finished promoting ‘The Bounty Hunter’ with co-star Gerard Butler. (ANI)

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Gerard Butler set for mini new role

March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, Mar 22 (ANI): Gerard Butler could be seen playing a cheeky leprechaun in an upcoming all-star fantasy movie.

The Scottish actor will be digitally shrunk for the as-yet-untitled film.

The film boasts a strong starcast, including Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet and Naomi Watts.

And the plot sees Butler”s character being kidnapped by Johnny Knoxville and Seann William Scott”s on-screen baddies, who want to steal his treasure.

“I play the most perverse, disturbing, disgusting, foul-mouthed leprechaun you could ever imagine. I”ve been kidnapped by Johnny and Seann so they can get their pot of gold. But they don”t quite realise what they”ve bargained for,” the
Daily Star quoted him as telling the Sunday Mail. (ANI)

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‘Alice In Wonderland’ continues reign at the box office

March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Washington, March 22 (ANI): ‘Alice In Wonderland’ has continued to top the box office for a third consecutive week with 34.5 million dollars over the weekend.

According to studio estimates, ‘Diary Of A Wimpy Kid’ landed the second spot with 21.8 million dollars.

‘The Bounty Hunter’, starring Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler, came third with 21 million dollars and ‘Repo Men’ stood fourth with 6.2 million dollars.

‘She”s Out Of My League’ rounded off the top five with 6 million dollars, reports E! Online.

The weekend”s top-grossing films are:

1. Alice in Wonderland, $34.5 million

2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid, $21.8 million

3. The Bounty Hunter, $21 million

4. Repo Men, $6.2 million

5. She”s Out of My League, $6 million

6. Green Zone, $5.96 million

7. Shutter Island, $4.8 million

8. Avatar, $4 million

9. Our Family Wedding, $3.8 million

10. Remember Me, $3.3 million (ANI)

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When Gerard Butler ‘eloped’ with Jennifer Aniston!

March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, March 19 (ANI): Gerard Butler has revealed that he tricked his mother by lying that he had eloped with Jennifer Aniston.

The actor had gone on a holiday to Mexico to celebrate Aniston”s 41st birthday.

“I took the phone and said, ”Hey mum, I”m a little busy right now, I”m marrying Jennifer Aniston,”” the Daily Star quoted him as saying.

He added: “Jen took the phone and had a conversation with my mum and introduced herself as my mum”s daughter-in-law. My mum was so excited. She”s desperate for me to get married.” (ANI)

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Aniston calls Butler “such a nice guy” on David Letterman’s show

March 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, Mar 17 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston described Gerard Butler as “such a nice guy” in an interview with David Letterman, but did not reveal much about her relationship with ‘The Bounty Hunter’ co-star.

Looking stunning in an asymmetrical black dress and strappy stilettos, the former ‘Friends’ star held her guard while talking about her alleged beau.

However, the Scottish actor arrived just behind her at the studios where The Late Show is filmed, reports The Mirror.

Meanwhile, Jen repeatedly referred to Gerard affectionately as “Gerry” and described him as “such a nice guy”.

On seeing a copy of W magazine, in which she and Butler pose raunchily together on the cover, the actress laughed and joked to Letterman: “Are you disappointed?” (ANI)

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Mayer ‘begs’ Aniston for another chance

September 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): John Mayer desperately wants to get back with Jennifer Aniston, it has emerged.

The ‘Gravity’ singer reportedly telephoned ex-girlfriend in tears, begging her to take him back, reports Contactmusic.

Mayer dumped the Hollywood actress in March this year.

A source said: “John asked Jen if they could go back to seeing each other exclusively. The call came as a massive surprise and of course Jen is delighted with John’s announcement – who wouldn’t be?”

The 31-year-old star has reportedly promised to give the relationship his “best shot” if she agrees to take him back.

The source explained to Britain’s Look magazine: “John suggested that if all is going well with them in six months, then they can begin discussing marriage and building a life together. Jen was floored! John always seemed so anti-commitment before. But now he’s begging Jen for another chance and he’s promising to give the relationship his best shot.

“Despite his big plans, John suggested they don’t rush into moving in together. She’ll keep her house in Beverly Hills, while John will continue to live in Pacific Palisades. I think it’s just because he wants to move slowly and avoid mistakes they made previously.”

Aniston was most recently linked to Gerard Butler, who she stars alongside in The Bounty, and Bradley Cooper. (ANI)

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Jennifer Aniston set to take relaxing break from acting

September 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Sep 11 (ANI): Now that Jennifer Aniston has wrapped up working on ‘The Bounty’ alongside Gerard Butler, the actress has said that she will be taking a much-needed break from the lights and action.

The ‘Friends’ star, currently promoting her new romantic flick ‘Love Happens’ with co-star Aaron Eckhart, has said that she won’t start working again till January next year.

“I’m going to go on an adventure, take myself somewhere. I won’t start another job until at least January,” Fox News quoted Aniston as saying.

She added: “I want to take time off. I’m going to throw myself into ‘Echo’ (her production company) and just keep plugging away.”

When asked about how she copes with heart-aches, Aniston said that despite going through a series of failed relationships, she was thankful for her life blessings.

“It’s all mind over matter, you acknowledge it and know that everything could be a lot worse. Remind yourself – gratitude,” she said. (ANI)

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Aniston says falling in love is like buying house

September 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, September 10 (ANI): Actress Jennifer Aniston thinks falling in love is like buying a house.

“Sometimes, you buy and sometimes you’re renting and then you rent and you fall in love with it and you buy,” the Sun quoted her as saying.

The actress is reportedly linked to her ‘The Bounty’ so-star Gerard Butler.

Aniston had recently said: “I think it’s important to have closure in any relationship that ends-from a romantic relationship to a friendship.

“You should always have a sense of clarity at the end and know why it began and why it ended. You need that in your life to move cleanly into your next phase.” (ANI)

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Jennifer Aniston still believes in love

September 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, September 9 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she still believes in finding “the one” despite a string of failed relationships.

The actress, who is divorced from Brad Pitt and has endured splits from actor Vince Vaughn, model Paul Sculfor and singer John Mayer, insists she still believes in romance.

“I’m still a romantic. I still believe in love,” Us magazine quoted her as telling Australia’s Harper’s Bazaar.

The “Friend” star, who was reportedly linked with her ‘The Bounty’ co-star Gerard Butler, further revealed what helps her get past a broken romance.

She added: “I think it’s important to have closure in any relationship that ends-from a romantic relationship to a friendship.

“You should always have a sense of clarity at the end and know why it began and why it ended. You need that in your life to move cleanly into your next phase.” (ANI)

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Gerard Butler ‘wooed Jennifer Aniston with ceramic chicken’!

September 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, September 6 (ANI): Actor Gerard Butler, who is reportedly dating Jennifer Aniston, wooed her by giving her a ceramic chicken, sources say.

‘The Bounty’ star apparently gifted the rooster to his co-star on their first day of shooting, reports Contactmusic.

A source said: “Jennifer and Gerard already knew each other quite well after meeting several years ago through friends in Hollywood.

“On the first day of making ‘The Bounty’, Gerard had remembered that Jennifer had once told him she collected chicken memorabilia for her kitchen, so he bought her a ceramic rooster and gave it to her on set – she loved it!”

Both stars have not yet confirmed they are in a relationship, however, they have been spotted on a series of romantic dinner dates.

Butler had said last month about Aniston: “She has a lot of sexy things about her. She’s really down to earth and very sharp and witty.” (ANI)

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Daniel Craig tops Sexy Male Movie Chests poll

September 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, Sep 4 (ANI): Brit actor Daniel Craig has come out tops in a new poll conducted on sexy male movie chests.

The survey by LOVEFiLM.com showed that a whopping 34 percent film fans voted 41-year-old Craig’s skimpy trunks scene in ‘Casino Royale’ as their favourite.

Scottish actor Gerard Butler came in second for his role in ’300′, while American actor Brad Pitt came in third for his role in ‘Troy’.

‘Borat’ star Sacha Baron Cohen took the fourth place, Sean Connery the fifth with his role in ‘Thunderball’, and Leonardo DiCaprio came in sixth for his role in ‘Beach’.

Actor Hank Azaria landed in the seventh place with his role in 2004′s ‘Along Came Polly’, late singer and actor Elvis Presley took the eighth spot with his role in ‘Blue Hawaii’.

Russell Brand was placed on the ninth spot for his role in ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’, and the tenth place went to Jan-Michael Vincent for 60s surf movie ‘Big Wednesday’. (ANI)

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Gerard Butler takes to playing ‘cat and mouse game’ with paparazzi

September 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Aug 31 (ANI): Scottish actor Gerard Butler is so harried by the paparazzi following him that he has taken to playing a cat and mouse game with them.

Butler, 39, has become a well-known star, and with rumours of a romance with actress Jennifer Aniston, he has become the hot target for celebrity photographers.

But the actor has revealed that he is not happy with the attention he is getting, especially because the photographers try to catch him in compromising positions.

He was recently caught dining outside a restaurant by a photographer determined to get a snap of him eating, and Butler was equally determined not to let the photog succeed.

“It was almost like holding out a (stick) for a dog. Every time I got my fork, he picked his camera up, so I put it down again and he put his camera down. Then I’d pick it up again,” Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

“The only time I could eat was when a bus went past or a truck. Then literally the truck would stop and I go boom, boom, boom and I’d shovel the food in,” he added. (ANI)

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Gerard Butler’s mum makes him scrub the floor

September 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Aug 31 (ANI): Gerard Butler might be one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, but not for her mother because she even makes him scrub the floor.

The ‘Ugly Truth’ actor has credited his mother for keeping him grounded, for she refuses to treat him like a movie star.

The actor makes regular trips to his parents’ home in Glasgow, Scotland.

He has revealed that his mother insists that he helps out around the house, and carries out his share of the chores.

“I go home and they’ll cook Christmas ­dinner, and she’s like, ‘C’mon, give a hand, come on, wash the dishes or put the dishes away.’ “And I’m like, ‘Mum, I am a major Hollywood movie star, I can’t be doing this. It’s embarrassing,’” Contactmusic quoted Butler as saying.

He added: “I end up on my hands and knees, wiping up the floor.” (ANI)

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