# Gerard Butler on The No Agenda Show Gerard Butler comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2013 to February 2021. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** March 2013 – February 2021 - **Related topics:** [Matt Lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [Olympus Has Fallen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympus-has-fallen.md), [North Korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [Asteroids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asteroids.md), [Mars Rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars-rover.md), [Nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [Publicity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publicity.md), [Viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Asteroid Near-Misses, Mars Rover and "Greenland" Movie - **Episode:** [1322: Dark Fate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-18 - **Time:** 3:09:32–3:14:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate/chapter/asteroid-near-misses-mars-rover-and-greenland-movie.md A sudden surge in news stories about near-miss asteroids and comets is noted, with some speculating it may be viral marketing for the Gerard Butler movie "Greenland." NASA's Perseverance rover is preparing for a landing on Mars to collect samples in "super clean tubes." The hosts express skepticism about the mission's goal of finding life, suggesting it may be another media-driven narrative. Keywords: [asteroids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asteroids.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [mars rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars-rover.md), perseverance, [gerard butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gerard-butler.md) ### Movie Marketing Ties to North Korean News Narratives - **Episode:** [610: Clip Show III](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/610-clip-show-iii.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-20 - **Time:** 24:53–29:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/610-clip-show-iii/chapter/movie-marketing-ties-to-north-korean-news-narratives.md The film "Olympus Has Fallen" is used as an example of how major news networks promote movies through timely political narratives. Matt Lauer's interview with actor Gerard Butler is highlighted, where Lauer jokes about the movie's publicity department arranging real-world North Korean nuclear threats. The segment explores the financial connections between Millennium Pictures, producer Avi Lerner, and larger media conglomerates like Viacom. Keywords: [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [gerard butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gerard-butler.md), [olympus has fallen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympus-has-fallen.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), avi lerner, millennium pictures ### Olympus Has Fallen, North Korea, and Avi Lerner - **Episode:** [501: Resume Normal Activity!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-04 - **Time:** 4:53–7:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity/chapter/olympus-has-fallen-north-korea-and-avi-lerner.md The film Olympus Has Fallen is analyzed as a propaganda tool that mirrors real-world tensions with North Korea. Producer Avi Lerner and Millennium Pictures are identified as key players, with the hosts noting Lerner's history as a film distributor in Israel and his financial ties to Viacom and Blockbuster. Matt Lauer's interview with Gerard Butler is used to illustrate how movie publicity departments coordinate with news cycles. Keywords: [olympus has fallen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympus-has-fallen.md), [gerard butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gerard-butler.md), [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), avi lerner, millennium pictures, [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md) ### Olympus Has Fallen and North Korean Propaganda - **Episode:** [499: Spam Horse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/499-spam-horse.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-28 - **Time:** 2:05:07–2:07:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/499-spam-horse/chapter/olympus-has-fallen-and-north-korean-propaganda.md The hosts discuss the movie "Olympus Has Fallen" and its depiction of North Korean terrorists. They highlight an interview where Matt Lauer asks actor Gerard Butler if the North Korean government's recent real-world threats were a publicity stunt for the film. The hosts suggest the timing of geopolitical tensions often aligns suspiciously with Hollywood releases. Keywords: [olympus has fallen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympus-has-fallen.md), [gerard butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gerard-butler.md), [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [publicity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publicity.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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