Thu, 15 February 2007 at 10:59 am

Gerard Butler: ‘300′ Movie Photocall

Burly Scotsman Gerard Butler and Brazilian hottie Rodrigo Santoro promote their much-anticipated movie 300 on Wednesday afternoon with director Zack Snyder during the 57th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin, Germany.

If you missed it, be sure to check out these PECtacular movie stills from 300. The film opens in theaters nationwide (and on IMAX) on Friday, March 9.

Gerard, 37, starred in 2004’s The Phantom of the Opera. Rodrigo, 31, starred in 2003’s Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and currently stars on ABC’s hit drama Lost (Er, I think he’s still alive). Be sure to check out more pictures of Gerard and Rodrigo.

UPDATE :: You’ll be pleased to know that 300 received a standing ovation in the sold out Berlinale Palast last night. The screening was interrupted again and again by spontaneous applause and cheers from the 1700 strong audience. Said director Zack Snyder: “It was awesome to be at the Berlin Film Festival World Premiere and experience the amazing reaction.”

(Images via Getty)

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# 26

André @ 02/15/2007 at 7:30 pm

Hey.
Rodrigo santoro is here!
He’s so nice and calm..rly cool guy.

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Amanda @ 02/15/2007 at 11:06 pm

The Beowulf movie is actually called “Beowulf & Grendel”…and sorry to report, but I do agree that it’s garbage. He’s great in it, but the movie itself is horrible. I bought it without seeing it because I am a HUGE fan, and I’ll probably never watch it again. Interested in buying it? Haha.

Anyways, I’m so happy that “300″ is getting an amazing response, I can’t wait to see it! I’m so happy for Gerry!

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AddictedtoBAMZs @ 02/16/2007 at 12:17 am

I can’t understand why Gerard Butler has not become a huge international star. He is simply gorgeous, with a beautiful voice and accent. Please everyone, rent Dear Frankie. A very special movie, and he is fantastic in it. I had never heard of him before seeing Dear Frankie, but by the end of the movie I was committed for life!

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green lettuce @ 02/16/2007 at 8:48 am

#28
My thoughts exactly! Gerry is one of the best actor, it is time for him to receive the recognition he deserves.
‘Dear Frankie’ was a beautiful and so emotional movie… Ahhh…
I’ve been a fan of Gerry since I saw him in ‘Dracula’ (2000) and then ‘Attila’ (2001). What a man!!! :lol:

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# 30

Candide @ 02/16/2007 at 11:13 pm

Thanks Jared!

Beowulf and Grendal was beautiful! No where even close to garbage in y opinion.

Magnus, It is nice to see that Angie has one fan left!

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# 31

Trustiva @ 02/20/2007 at 12:05 am

Just Jared get your facts straight.

“300″ was BOOED at the Berlinale. The sreening was interrupted by laughes about the acting skills.

300 Screens To Chorus Of Boos In Berlin

We in Germany don’t go for violent bully movies with cheesy actors and tacky muscles.

I don’t know whether you are making up this story for pleasing you readers or whether you are just malinformed. But they def. got no applause.

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# 32

Pamela @ 02/20/2007 at 1:04 am

Trustiva, why don’t you get your facts straight. During the screening for the “press” there was scattered booing and some walkouts but when the film was screened for the regular movie goers who bought tickets, there were spontaneous cheers and a standing ovation at the end of the film both times it was shown. So critics/press might not like it for many reasons (some have their own agendas, I’m sure) but movie fans loved it.

Just wanted to set the record straight.

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# 33

Ettiene @ 02/25/2007 at 11:32 pm

Pamela and Just Jared are correct. 300 premiered to an incredibly enthusiastic standing ovation at the Berlin Film Fest. Yes, earlier in the day there was a smaller private press screening. Misdirected political agendas and biases by some journalists no doubt came into play to the small handful who did not appreciate a film depicting Persians as tyrants. Go figure, especially since the film depicts, in a stylized comic book way, events that are recorded from 2500 years ago. Sheesh!

The bottom line is that the general audience of 1700 sold out seats were on their feet and clapping as the end credits rolled…THAT is the measure of the film like no other. This was repeated on the following day when it again screened for a general audience. That second screening was also sold out. The reception of this film in the US, Canada, and Ireland at several pre-release screenings echoes that of the Berlin general audience reaction.

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Maria Luiza @ 03/06/2007 at 5:23 pm

Rodrigo nós do Brasil temos orgulho de você , cara, que beleza, Deus lhe proteja na carreira internacional.
We love Rodrigo, he’s a great actor and very handsome man

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Danielle @ 08/26/2007 at 10:33 am

I have to say I fell in love with Gerard in Phantom of the Opera but I fell in total LUST with him in 300! What an awesome actor!! The PERFECT man! He’s scottish (sexy accent!), he can sing like an angel and has the body of a GOD! I can’t wait to see him in other films…