LOYAL STUDIOS PRODUCES GERARD BUTLER IN “MOVIE 43”
Gerard Butler Behind the scenes at Loyal Studios in Santa Monica
(Santa Monica, CA): The Farrelly Brothers’ long anticipated comedy, “Movie 43” (a.k.a “Truth or Dare”) is being released nationwide on January 25th after a 24 month production schedule. The movie is “a series of interconnected short films following three kids as they search the depths of the Internet to find the most banned movie in the world.” –IMDB
An edited version of Gerard Butler’s character complete with visual effects
Relativity Media claims the honor of releasing this collected master piece featuring the largest ensemble cast in film history. The movie consists of 12 different story lines directed by 12 different directors such as Steven Brill, Rusty Cundieff, James Duffy, and Elizabeth Banks.
Gerard Butler plays an angry, foul-mouthed Leprechaun in a hilarious sequence directed by Brett Ratner.
Director Brett Ratner and Gerard Butler behind the scenes at Loyal Studios
“The project lets us see a different side to Gerard Butler that we don’t normally see in his leading man roles,” says Loyal Studios Producer, Bob Bekian.
With make-up provided by Greg Nicotero (“The Walking Dead“), Butler was transformed into a character that is strikingly believable.
“We shot the sequences of Gerard Butler in our high definition green screen stage in Santa Monica using the Panavision Genesis system co-developed by Sony,” Bekian added. “The camera records the highest quality HD files electronically and as a result, is very close to the look of film.”
An edited scene of Gerard Butler from “Movie 43” released by Relativity Media
Bekian has high tech studios in Santa Monica and Burbank, and uses the facilities to produce television, commercials, and feature films, as well as web projects, and music videos.
For more information about “Movie 43,” visit IMDB
For more on Loyal Studios, visit www.loyalstudios.tv
For more information on Bob Bekian’s projects visit www.bobbekian.com
Bob Bekian and Loyal Studios Co-Produce Gerard Butler as a ‘Perverse Leprechaun’ in New Peter Farrelly Sketch
Gerard Butler plays a Leprechaun at Loyal Studios Santa Monica
Of all the roles Gerard Butler has done, this one seemed to be one of the more entertaining both for him, and for the crew. Peter Farrelly has gathered together a group of A-List actors including Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Naomi Watts, and Gerard Butler for his newest sketch-comedy film. The film entitled “Happy Birthday” was co-Produced by Bob Bekian of Loyal Studios.
Brett Ratner and Gerard Butler in the Loyal Studios green room
Butler donned a green screen shirt, leaving only his head visible with wild hair and make-up applications in order to play the role of a leprechaun. “I play the most perverse, disturbing, disgusting, foul-mouthed leprechaun you could ever imagine,” Butler comments. For the ripped star of “300” and “Gamer“, getting into the role meant getting into the body of someone else –literally. The greenscreen technology utilized for “Benjamin Button” was applied in this shoot in order to place Butler’s head onto the body of a very talented little person.
Gerard Butler at Loyal Studios Santa Monica
Butler remained on set for the entire multi-hour shoot and was a consummate professional, keeping up the spirits of the cast and crew by cracking jokes and having a good time. “Gerard Butler is a real pro,” says Bekian, “and this project brought together an incredible cast and crew.” With Greg Nicotero of KNB effects working his magic with make-up, and Brett Ratner directing, the creativity in the studio was unbelievable.”
Panavision Genesis system
The production at Loyal Studios was shot with the Panavision Genesis system.
“The genesis is a system developed Between Panavision and SONY to record onto the SONY HDSR tape, which we recorded through a set up with a live greenscreen composite system,” Bekian adds. The cameras and technical support were provided by Pro HD Rentals of Burbank, CA, which set up the entire technical configuration in conjunction with Loyal Studios pre-lit facilities in Santa Monica.
Panavision Genesis at work in Loyal Studios
Loyal has specialized high definition pre-lit studios in Santa Monica and Burbank, California, and produces commercials, features, television and music videos. For more information, please visit www.loyalstudios.tv
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