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After studying law, he turned to acting in the mid-1990s with small roles in productions such as Mrs Brown (1997), the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and Tale of the Mummy (1998). In 2000, he starred as Count Dracula in the gothic horror film Dracula 2000. He played Attila the Hun in the miniseries Attila (2001), then appeared in the films Reign of Fire (2002) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life (2003) before starring in the science fiction film Timeline (2003). He played Erik, The Phantom in Joel Schumacher's 2004 musical The Phantom of the Opera.



Butler gained wider recognition for his portrayal of King Leonidas in Zack Snyder's fantasy war film 300 (2007). In 2010, he began lending his voice to the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. Also in the 2010s, he portrayed a Secret Service agent in the action thriller Has Fallen film series, played military leader Tullus Aufidius in the 2011 film Coriolanus, and Sam Childers in the 2011 action biopic Machine Gun Preacher. Butler had further action film roles in Geostorm (2017), Den of Thieves (2018), Greenland (2020), and Plane (2023).

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases Possible PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Movie Remake
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025

In a recent interview, Andrew Lloyd Webber commented on the possibility of a new film based on his hit stage show, saying. “I sense there’ll be a Phantom of the Opera remake fairly soon. I think that might well happen.”
Shout! TV's DOUBLE TAKE to Celebrate Pride Month with New Episode
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025

Shout! TV’s new original series Double Take, featuring celebrity guests hosting and curating themed double features, will return with an episode hosted by culture writers/hosts and This Ends at Prom podcast hosts BJ and Harmony Colangelo.
Daniel Diges protagonizará la gira de EL FANTASMA DE LA "PERA
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 19, 2025

EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA está a punto de comenzar su gira nacional tras sus dos exitosas temporadas en Madrid, y Daniel Diges será el encargado de dar vida al presonaje titular a partir de finales de agosto al paso de la gira por Cuenca.
Shout! TV's DOUBLE TAKE to Dive Into Hollywood Action & Stunts in New Marathon
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025

Shout! TV’s new original series Double Take, featuring celebrity guests hosting and curating themed double features, will return with an episode hosted by writer/director/producer and Fat Man Beyond podcast host Marc Bernardin.
Video: Universal Drops IMAX Trailer for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2025

Universal has released a new trailer for the highly anticipated live-action reimagining of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon. Filmed for IMAX screens, the new movie hits theaters on June 13.  Watch the trailer here!
Video: Berk Comes to Life in New Featurette for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025

Universal has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for the highly anticipated live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon. In the video, director Dean DeBlois, along with film stars Mason Thames and Gerard Butler, discuss what it was like to bring the familiar world to life. Watch it now!
Review: School of Night's, HELLAS, Is A Triumph of Stylized Storytelling
by Tracey Paleo - Apr 22, 2025

What did our critic think of SCHOOL OF NIGHT'S HELLAS IN A TRIUMPH OF STYLIZED STORYTELLING at The Broadwater MainStage?
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Live-Action Remake to Debut at CinemaCon
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025

CinemaCon 2025 is set to host the worldwide debut of How to Train Your Dragon, the upcoming live-action reimagining of the DreamWorks Animation film, written and directed by franchise creator Dean DeBlois.
Video: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON New Live-Action Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2025

Universal has just released a new trailer for the new live-action reimagining of How to Train Your Dragon from Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s original animated trilogy. Watch the trailer now!
LetsGo anuncia la primera gira nacional en España de EL FANTASMA DE LA "PERA
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 10, 2025

El tour por nuestro país empezará el 6 de junio en Torrevieja.
DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA Sets Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2025

On January 28, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera will be available to buy for $24.99 and rent for $19.99 on participating digital platforms where movies are purchased.
EL FANTASMA DE LA "PERA ofrecerá su última función en Madrid el próximo abril
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 9, 2025

El próximo 20 de abril el Teatro Albéniz UMusic Hotel de Madrid ofrecerá la última función en la capital de EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA, que terminará funciones después de dos temporadas de éxito.
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
TakeOver: Talía del Val controlará nuestro IG desde EL FANTASMA DE LA "PERA en el Albéniz de Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 25, 2024

La segunda temporada de la producción española se podrá ver hasta el 12 de enero, incluyendo todas las fiestas navideñas y de fin de año.
Video: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Live-Action Teaser Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2024

From Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. Watch the new teaser trailer now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2024
by - Nov 6, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Gerard Butler Sings in THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN WONDERLAND Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2024

Hulu has released the first trailer for The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland, the upcoming animated musical featuring Emilia Clarke and Gerard Butler. The film is slated to stream on Prime Video and Hulu on November 15 in the U.S. Watch the trailer now!
Emilia Clarke-Led Animated Musical Sets Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 1, 2024

The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland, the upcoming animated musical featuring Emilia Clarke, is now slated to stream on Prime Video and Hulu on November 15 in the U.S. Sky Cinema will handle the U.K. release, which will debut on December 13.
EL FANTASMA DE LA "PERA amplía funciones hasta el próximo año
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Oct 21, 2024

La segunda temporada de la producción española de EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA amplía funciones hasta el 12 de enero, extendiendo así su estadía en la capital durante todas las fiestas navideñas y de fin de año.
PHOTOS: Estreno de la segunda temporada de EL FANTASMA DE LA "PERA
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Sep 28, 2024

EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA estrenó el pasado 27 de septiembre su segunda temporada en el Umusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz y para celebrarlo ofreció una noche de gala en la que acudieron invitados especiales para celebrar una mascarada muy especial.

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