The time has finally come, Austin Butler is getting rid of his Elvis Presley accent after a ton of backlash — but it might be harder than he expected!
26.01.2023 - 00:45 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Add another wide release to the 2023 theatrical release calendar as Open Road has just dated the Gerard Butler action movie Kandahar for May 26, Memorial Day weekend.
The Ric Roman Waugh-directed feature joins other big theatrical titles over the 4-day holiday like Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Lionsgate’s Sebastian Maniscalco-Robert De Niro movie About My Father, and Sony’s action comedy The Machine.
The Mitchell LaFortune and Waugh penned script follows Tom Harris (Butler) who is an undercover CIA operative in Kandahar.
He’s stuck deep in hostile territory in Afghanistan. After his mission is exposed, he must fight his way out, alongside his Afghan translator, to an extraction point in Kandahar, all whilst avoiding elite enemy forces and foreign spies tasked with hunting them down.
Butler also stars with Navid Negahban, Ali Fazal, Travis Fimmel and Elnaaz Norouzi.
Basil Iwanyk, Brendon Boyea, Erica Lee, Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel, Christian Mercuri, Ali Jaafar and Scott LaStaiti produce.
Butler currently has the action pic Plane from Lionsgate in theaters. The pic in its second week has grossed $20.7M stateside to date.
Open Road picked up Kandahar in an eight figure deal in the low teens back in September as Deadline first told you.
The time has finally come, Austin Butler is getting rid of his Elvis Presley accent after a ton of backlash — but it might be harder than he expected!
RITA Ora has wowed fans as she donned a totally see-through latex dress to perform her new single. The Hot Right Now singer released her latest song last week – a love track dedicated to her husband Taika Waititi. Rita, 32, took to the stage last night to perform her new single You Only Love Me at Heaven nightclub in London.
You always hurt the ones you love, sang the Mills Brothers. Tell that to Gerard Butler, who is still feeling guilty over an incident with costar Hilary Swank on the set of their 2007 romcom, P.S. I Love You.
Did Gerard Butler just admit to attempted murder?!
He was the one who was supposed to get hurt, but Gerard Butler reveals co-star Hilary Swank actually got seriously injured during the filming of 2007 romantic drama P.S. I Love You. The 300 actor appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show this week and told the story about the on-set accident that sent Swank to the hospital and him standing alone in boxers. 'She's so cool and so great to work with that I almost killed her,' he explained to Barrymore. Hilary Swank seemingly forgave co-star Gerard Butler for the incident, reuniting years later at an event in 2011The actor explained that his character, Gerry Kennedy, was supposed to get hit in the face with a crocodile suspender clip while getting undressed in, but the metal fastener ricocheted in the opposite direction and 'slashed' Swank in the head instead.
Whether they are in Beverly Hills or New York, besties Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth are always looking good.The former 90210 co-stars were the height of style as they stepped out in the Big Apple on Wednesday.The women have a lot to celebrate with the release of their new home décor collection for QVC, The BFF Collection by Jennie Garth & Tori Spelling. From Beverly Hills to NYC! Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth were the height of style as they stepped out in the Big Apple on WednesdayTori worked a checkered beige and black fur coat, billowing trousers, and glossy platform loafers as she strutted down the sidewalk as if it were a runway.Her long blonde hair, parted at the center, cascaded down in perfectly styled ringlets.
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber were pictured attending Lisa Marie Presley's memorial service together at Graceland on Sunday.Butler, 31, had a close relationship with the daughter of the King of Rock 'N' Roll after portraying her father Elvis Presley in the acclaimed Baz Luhrmann biopic Elvis.Lisa Marie suffered cardiac arrest at her Calabasas home, and died at a hospital in Los Angeles on January 12. She was 54. Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber were pictured attending Lisa Marie Presley's memorial together at Graceland on Sunday Before her untimely death, Lisa Marie lauded Butler for his moving performance in the film.On her Instagram account she shared, 'Austin Butler channeled and embodied my father's heart and soul beautifully.
The Santa Barbara Film Festival has today unveiled the lineup for its 38th edition, taking place in-person from February 8-18.
Lisa Marie Presley will be honored with a public memorial service this Sunday.
Lisa Marie Presley will be laid to rest at Graceland where a public memorial service is being planned. The artist and daughter of Elvis Presley died last Thursday, January 12 at the age of 54.
Austin Butler has paid tribute to Lisa Marie Presley.'My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie,' the actor said in a statement to E! News on Friday, January 13 - one day after her death. 'I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared. Her warmth, her love and her authenticity will always be remembered,' he said. Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla, died on Thursday, January 12 from cardiac arrest at age 54. Touching tribute: Austin Butler has paid tribute to Lisa Marie Presley.
Baz Luhrmann, who directed Elvis, attended the AFI Awards Luncheon one day after Lisa Marie Presley's sudden death.The Australian filmmaker, 60, looked solemn as he walked the event's red carpet with wife Catherine Martin.It comes just hours after he took to social media to pay tribute to Elvis and Priscilla Presley's only child, writing, 'We will miss your warmth.' Brave face: Baz Luhrmann, who directed Elvis, attended the AFI Awards Luncheon one day after Lisa Marie Presley's sudden death Weeks ago: Baz was pictured with Lisa Marie on Tuesday at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills; also seen here is his Elvis star Austin Butler as well as her mother PriscillaAlong with an uploaded photo of Lisa Marie sharing a laugh with Elvis star Austin Butler, Luhrmann said, 'Over the last year, the entire Elvis movie family and I have felt the privilege of Lisa Marie’s kind embrace.'Her sudden, shocking loss has devastated people all around the world. I know her fans everywhere join me in sharing prayers of love and support with her mother, Priscilla, and her wonderful daughters Riley, Finley and Harper.' Then, directing his words to the late singer-songwriter, he added, 'Lisa Marie, we will miss your warmth, your smile, your love.' For Friday's occasion Baz looked handsome with his silvery gray cut in a neat crop with wispy pieces at the top.
Austin Butler's emotional tribute to Lisa Marie Presley has gone viral in the wake of the singer's shock death from cardiac arrest aged 54. During Tuesday night's Golden Globes ceremony, the 31-year-old won Best Actor, Motion Picture Drama for his starring role in the Elvis biopic. The award winner, who had spent time with Elvis's daughter Lisa Marie and wife Priscilla in order to embody the King of Rock 'n' Roll, was quick to thank them in his acceptance speech. Days before: Austin Butler's emotional tribute to Lisa Marie Presley at the Golden Globes has gone viral in the wake of the singer's shock death from a cardiac arrestThe touching tribute saw Austin vow to love the ladies 'forever'. As the women broke down in tears, Austin said: 'I also want to thank our incredible producers and Warner Bros and the Presley family.'Thank you guys, thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me. Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever.' Video of the speech has now gone viral on Twitter, with grieving fans noting the significance of his words now. One wrote: 'If you haven’t seen Austin Butler thanking Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley two days ago, see that again this is extra special now… RIP Lisa Marie.' Emotional: During Tuesday night's Golden Globes ceremony, Lisa Marie Presley (left) and her mother Priscilla broke down in tears when Austin thanked them in his acceptance speech 'Austin Butler thanking Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley two days ago is extra powerful now …RIP Lisa Marie Presley,' wrote another.Among other tributes, one fan wrote: 'Wow.
Scottish actor Gerard Butler, 53, has opened up about how he accidentally burnt himself with phosphoric acid whilst filming his new film, Plane.The 300 star appeared on US chat show Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday, where he recalled the terrifying ordeal.The Hollywood actor recalled how shooting one particularly crucial scene for the new action-thriller led to an unexpected medical emergency.He told talk show host Seth, 49, how had been filming on a plane in Puerto Rico when things started to go seriously wrong. "I'm trying to find something that's wrong with the plane before we can take off for this final sequence and it's something in the wheel, so it's a brake,” he explained.“So, I'm sticking my hand between these two wheels, pretending I know what I'm doing.
LISA Marie Presley looked frail in the days before her appearance at the Golden Globe awards on Tuesday. Two days later, Elvis's daughter was rushed to the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest and later died at the age of 54. Lisa Marie had to cling to actor Austin Butler's arm in photos taken before the awards show.
Lisa Marie Presley walked the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet days before she was hospitalized for a cardiac arrest.
, was later photographed holding hands with while wearing a semi-sheer black maxi dress with her hair down in loose waves. January 10 was a big night for the Elvis star, who took home the award for best actor in a drama motion picture.Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber are seen on January 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. Kaia Gerber is seen on January 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. However, the pair's public displays of affection didn't end with a little hand-holding.
You can imagine the committee meetings devoted to finding just the right title for primo action star Gerard Butler’s latest in which he plays an airline pilot encountering lightning strikes that force him to crash land on a rebels-infested remote island in the Philippines. As it criss crosses the airline disaster genre and frightening jungle thriller, why not just tell the public what it really is. While it could be called Terror Island, or maybe Pirates Jungle, or Flight To The Death, the producers came up with the inspired plain Plane. That works well enough for anyone expecting Airport meets The High And The Mighty, but really it is just the first half that fits snugly into that category, nail biting as it is.
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water will reign supreme in its fifth weekend over the four-day MLK holiday frame with an estimated take around $35M.
Hound dogs! Kaia Gerber may not have walked the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet with boyfriend Austin Butler — but she was waiting in the wings to celebrate his big win.