04-09-08: US Charity Convention, More Videos and Nim’s Island News
2008 US CHARITY CONVENTION
The party has ended and most everyone has returned home from what can only be described as ONE FANTASTIC WEEKEND!!! Congratulations to the DC convention committee, chaired by Dee and Tracey, for a wonderfully planned event!! Thanks to the many, many companies and individuals who donated items for the raffles. There were so many wonderful things to choose from and the movie-themed baskets were just AMAZING!!
Thanks as well to Gerry for graciously signing so many items for the raffle and sending word of his heartfelt thanks to the fans for all their support and admiration for the fine work they do for Kids Kicking Cancer and other worthwhile causes.
Early estimates are that this convention may have exceeded the successes of our three previous conventions in funds raised for Kids Kicking Cancer!!! We are beyond excited and awaiting the final hotel bill and bus rental charges before coming up with the final tallies so keep checking the site for the total amount raised from Saturday evening’s event.
One of the major announcements of the evening was the news that the fine work started by the MAG Tarts for this event will continue for many years to come. Their non-profit, started to benefit the convention, will become the non-profit arm of GerardButler Dot Net and Dee and Tracey have graciously agreed to continue to serve the organization so that other events and the website can benefit other charities nationwide through the groundwork they have set. The MAG Tart legacy and all their hard work will live on!!!!
GALLERY ADDITIONS
Fan photos from the convention are coming in and being added to the gallery. Please contact Gieselle if you have any you would like to submit!
MULTIMEDIA
Thanks to Dave for sending us the link to his video from the Nim’s Island premiere. Here’s what he had to say about it:
So i attended the movie premiere of Gerard Butler’s latest movie Nim’s Island. The premiere took place at the Graumann’s Chinese theater on Hollywood Blvd on March 30,2008. Gerard was great, he came over signed autographs for his fans. At one point Gerard is signing and a fan asks Gerard to sign. Gerard having seen this man before and believing he sells the autographs, Gerard proceeds to tell the fans in attendance to all give the man a slap before they leave. It was very funny. Right after that Gerard proceeds to sign an autograph on a sign some fans had made and he also poses for a picture with the sign that the fans had made. As i’ve stated before Mr.Butler is one of the best actors, not only for his work but for taking the time to interact with his fans.
Check out the video below!
NIM’S ISLAND BOX OFFICE
Fox fantasy adventure “Nim’s Island” jumped past George Clooney’s “Leatherheads” for the second spot at the weekend box office, reversing Sunday’s order of finish. Final figures released Monday showed “Island” nearly matching its Sunday estimate with $13.2 million while the Universal pic’s number slid 6% to $12.7 million. And U’s estimate for Sunday’s total missed by about 28%. Read more…
ANOTHER MILESTONE
Last week, Gerard Butler Dot Net quietly exceeded 9 MILLION HITS TO THE WEBSITE!!! Thank you, as always, to the many visitors who continue to support GB.net through your visits, news and photos submissions and support!!!!
A REMINDER TO OUR VISITORS
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Tags: charity, conventon, kids kicking cancer, nims island, video
April 9th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Thanks for giving me the update on how the convention went, I was wanting to go this year, but due to a health problem I was unable to go..I am hoping to attend next year..I am a huge fan of Gerard and I appreciate your website…you do a awesome job on it..Thank You so much…Sondra
April 13th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Thank you for showing us Gerry Fans who live in isolated Australian places up to date items on what he’s doing. I loved seeing him attending the premiere of his latest movie, Nim’s Island at the Graumann’s theater on Hollywood Blvd. I can only dream of attending something like that!
Also, I would like to acknowledge a young Brazillian lady who has created over 45 youtube videos of Gerry, her name is Monicavizeu and I think she is the most dedicated Gerry fan I know. Her work is excellent and her dream is one day he will see some of her work.
Thankyou - Bernice
April 14th, 2008 at 8:18 am
That is absolutely wonderful news about the amount of money raised at the Convention for the cancer charity! Wonderful, wonderful - over $30,000.00 - that truly is amazing. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this worthy cause. As my mother had 5 different types of cancer in a 20-year period, I am very thankful to anyone who sees what worthy cause this is. My prayer is that cancer will be stamped out permanently! I saw Nim’s Island last weekend, and it is a terrific little film and very charming. I truly enjoyed Gerry’s and Jodie’s interaction as Alex and Alex Rover (the character). Take care everyone!