There is a new movie coming to theaters on October 26th, and I am really excited about it! It is called Chasing Mavericks, a surfer story but with so much more.
CHASING MAVERICKS is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (newcomer Jonny Weston). When 15 year old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is near his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler) to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to do the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about more than surfing. Chasing Mavericks was made with the help of some of the biggest names in the surfing world, and features some of the most mind-blowing wave footage ever captured on film.
Part of the reason I am so excited about the Chasing Mavericks movie (because Gerard Butler!), is that the Mavericks is fairly close to my home! When my husband and I took a trip to Half Moon Bay a couple of years ago, we visited and talked about how fun it would be to witness the fun for ourselves. In the meantime at least, we can see the movie when it opens.
Check out this Chasing Mavericks Trailer!
Chasing Mavericks will be in theaters October 26th, and is rated PG, so make sure you take the whole family!
To celebrate the upcoming release of Chasing Mavericks, I have a fun giveaway for you!
THE GIVEAWAY:
One (1) winner will receive a Chasing Mavericks prize pack which includes:
- $25 Visa Gift Card for a day at the movies
- Copy of the official soundtrack
- Copy of the book Chasing Mavericks: The Movie Novelization
- Live Like Jay Bracelet
a Rafflecopter giveaway
*I will receive a gift card for posting this information.
Kim Henrichs
because I love surfing!!
Lennyg10
Looks amazing!
Lisa Brown
I am excited because it looks like an exciting movie.
Lisa Brown
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Sandra K321
The wave footage is supposed to be amazing so I would love to see that.
Kimberly Bauer
I want to see it because Gerard Butler is HOT!
Maureen
looks like action action action.
Eloquence
It looks like a really exciting movie!
Elena
Because it’s based on a true story
Troy
I like surfer movies!
Holly B
Gerard Butler shirtless? Whats not to love?!
Tammy
We saw the trailer at the movies a couple of weeks ago – the cinematography looked fantastic!
Ellie W
Gerard Butler. Nuff said!!
Christie
Love most movies inspired by true adventurers
Jessie C.
I’m excited to see Chasing Mavericks because of Gerard Butler
Wanda McHenry
I love to watch surfers ride those humongous waves, it’s so exciting!
sara
Gerard half naked. Nuf said.
Stephanie
those guys look good, i’m excited to watch that!
colleen boudreau
Gerard Butler!
Joey M
I love Gerard Butler.
mrsshukra
I watched Gerard Butler talk about this film and would like to see it!
June M.
Why wouldn’t you want to see a movie with a shirtless Gerard Butler? He is sexy and has a sexy accent!
*Pernille*
okay I am not going to lie – I have always had something for surfers. Can´t tell if its the suits that make them look like cute penguins, or maybe just that they use the nature force to do something really cool. So thats part one of the reasons for going to see this movie.
A second reason is that its a true story about a guy having a dream, and a goal to be better, and do the most extreme ever – I love those movies
Charlene S
Gerard Butler and surfing.
Sandy VanHoey
I want my son to see it …he would love this
Kristi C
Just to see Gerard Butler.
Mary J
I like real drama.
LadyVampire
My first time hearing about this movie but I loved the trailer!
Janet W.
I’m excited because I’ve always found surfing to be very entertaining to watch!
Marti Parks
I’ve seen the advertisements and it looks like it would be entertaining.
kelley wood
The action looks packed!
Robin O
I’m excited to see it, because I love surfing, and the cast list sounds great!
BusyWorkingMama
Looks like a fun movie to watch with my hubby.
Carol W
I love watching true inspirational stories. thanks
Tina B
I’ll admit it’s the shirtless men!
Tracy P
The footage of the waves looks amazing.
deb c
I really like Gerard Butler in movies.
amy v
i like surfing movies!
annae07 at aol dot com
Krabbman
I would like to see this because I’m a fan of Gerard Butler.
Candice
Gerard Butler!!!!
Cynthia R
i’m excited because I am interested in surfing
Barrie
Two words: GERARD BUTLER!
Tammy S
I want to see this because I like surfing.
Sherri Jackson
Honestly, I love Gerard Butler!
ellen
The previews look great is why I would want to see it!
Desiree Dunbar
I love Gerald Butler!
Leann Lindeman
Looks like a real good, feel good movie! Hubby and I will go!
Jennifer V.
Love surfing movies, the waves are always amazing!
Ashley Hatten
because I love Gerard Butler!
Fawn H
I love movies that are based on true stories and I love the actors in this movie which is why I am excited to see it.
Tabathia B
Because I enjoy watching movies based on sports
Kelly D
I am excited to see this because the soundtrack sounds great & the storyline sounds interesting.
Lori Thomas
It looks like a great movie with lots of action.
Hana
i’m looking forward to the wave footage!
Susan Stahley
I love movies based on true life.
Sarah Hall
The gorgeous men, of course. Also the story of a friendship growing out of common love of something.
Cindy
I like Gerard Butler.
Jackie
It sounds like a nice story about friendship
Thanks!
Connie Bolick Lee
I like surfing and beach movies.
amber
i’d like to see this b/c i like gerard butler
debbie jackson
i want to see it for the surfing debbie jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
Jimmy
Because I like seeing movies
D Schmidt
I am excited about seeing the movie!
Carolyn N.
I am excited because it looks like a fun movie!
cjnedrow at gmail dot com
Barbara Montag
Honestly I like the good looking men and action!
Thank you.
laura ari
Love surfing movies!
Jennifer Rote
Because Gerard Butler is in it!
Daniel M
always wanted to learn to surf
Wendy McBride
I want to see it because it looks like a good movie, based on a true story.
wendym at cableone dot net
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement
Two words: Gerard. Butler.
Whew! 😉
Thank you for this great giveaway!
Carmen S.
I am excited because it looks like a great inspirational story! Thanks for the chance!
Kelly Ann T.
I want to have a fun evening at the movies with my husband, and this movie would make us both happy.
soha molina
I like surfing movies.
Kathy Rambousek
It looks like a fun movie to watch as a family. I like that it’s not rated R – it seems as if everything else out there right now is.
Crystal
A good surfing movie is the next best thing to a trip to the beach!
Becca
Im excited because I love the cast!
DARLA KIDDER
Just to see the Hottie Gerard Butler!
Terra Heck
I’m excited to see it because the storyline sounds good and it’s a movie I can watch with my two teenage sons. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
April V.
Because…Gerard Butler!
Adrienne gordon
I like the surfing scenes
Margaret Smith
This really looks like a good movie. My sons are also asking to go see this. The story sounds really interesting.
Thanks so much. 🙂
Mary Casper
its looks like a good movie
Margie Kairis
I am excited to see Chasing Mavericks because I love surfing and I want to see the surfing and wave footage
Monique Rizzo
Because Gerard Butler is in it.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
steve weber
this looks like a very inspirational movie.
Kelly Massman
I’m excited because it provides inspiration! and entertainment…
tracey byram
I like a movie that is exciting and inspiring.
Joe M.
It looks like a good surfing movie.
Bridget Merker
It looks like a great movie!
Cynthia C
I love to watch surfing. The movie really looks interesting.
Patrice
I”m a fan of Gerard Butler’s, and enjoy seeing all of his movies.
patricia
I love Gerard Butler and I love surfing movies. Thanks!
Miz Vickik
The visuals look stunning!
Christine
Because I like Gerard
Valerie Taylor Mabrey
good looking guys
vmkids3 at msn dot com
Heather S
It looks like a fun movie
Theresa
Because I love surfing!!
Daniel Thornton
Because I like surfing
Linda Kish
Gerard Butler of course.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Jill H.
I love Surfing, grew up playing on Santa Cruz breach and love Gerard Butler – sounds like a great movie to me!
Penny Snyder
Looks like a great movie to see on date nite with hubby! grammypenny@frontier.com
Hollie Jahnke
It looks good and I love movies based on true stories.
lyndsey
looks like a good movie
sandra
because the sound track seems awesome
clynsg
They probably will have some spectacular surfing sequences.
Heather Poindexter
Its a true story and has Gerard Butler in it.
steve h
love watching surfing movies
Mary Calabrese
It looks like a great movie.
Yona
i like Gerard Butler as an actor.
Allison Downes
I am excited to see it because I like to watch Tue Story Based Movies
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
julie cutshaw
I like movies that teach you endurance to overcome & be stronger to have faith in yourself so that plus it lets me enjoy the ocean when we seldom get to see it for real, is why I think this movie would be a good one to enjoy watching
sewitupjulie@gmail.com
laurie
sounds like a good movie
Lori S
The movie looks good.
Thanks!
Selinda
I want to see the wave footage!
Jennifer T.
Gerard Butler is enough of a reason for me 🙂
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
Nicole-Lynn
Great giveaway! I’d like to see this movie with my hubby! It would be a nice date night!
My hubby and I both surf and it would nice to win something he’d actually enjoy too! 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity!
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Natalie U
Half Moon Bay has a special place in my heart and its a local town close to me
pedidentalasst at yahoo dot com
Maryann
We live by the beach and I know my boys would love to see this movie
Andrew Sellen
I just like surfing movies
beth shepherd
I like movies based on true stories
Debra Ford
I like anything with Gerard Butler
Louis
because of Gerard Butler (no need to say more hehe)
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
June L
Looks like a family friendly movie
polly
i live a couple hours away from santa cruz so it will be fun to see
Delcia Pena
I saw the trailer and it’s awesome.
Pinky Sade
Because it looks like fun and it’s based on a true story
Amber
I’m excited to see this movie because the plot looks good and I liked the trailer!
Jessica To
I want to see it because Gerard Butler is in it.
tricia dunkle
I love that its based on a true story and about surfing
Amy D
Because it looks and sounds like it is going to be a very inspirational movie.
Helen Stockwell
Two words: Gerard Butler
Kiara
It looks like a really good movie.
Pat B
I love surfing movies, the waves are always spectacular.
Karen Farrow
Its based on a true story
Sharon Kaminski
can’t wait to see the movie!
Tara
It sounds very adventurous!
Dagmara Hawkins
I truth stories
Dagmara Hawkins
I meant to say I love truth stories
Donna L
This movie looks exciting with a lot of action.
Diane Vescio
I like beach movies.
Theresa Jenkins
cause I think it would make a great date night for the Hubby and I
renee walters
I am excited because it looks like a good movie!
Janna Johnson
love new movies
Thanks for the giveaway! Janna Johnson jannajanna@hotmail.com Janna@feedyourpig on gfc
Michelle Bryan
It looks like a very good movie.
susan wiener
looks terrific! thx
Denise S
It sounds fun and exciting.
Susan Chester
Cute guys!
FRANK S
Surfing action.
Jannie Bryant
Looks like it might be a good movie.
CherylS22
Because I love to watch surfing movies & movies that are based on true events.
Thanks for the giveaway!
LOIS PAYTON
I have always loved swimming, GOD BLESS AND KEEP YA’LL SAFE IN HIS LOVING ARMS.
Sara Zielinski
I am excited because it sounds like a really great movie!
Brenda I
Because Gerard Butler is in it!
Jessica Vaughan Gengler
looks good because it is based on a true story
Sarah L
Love good surfing videos.
Thanks for the contest.
corrie
i love gerad butler, and want to see it because of him.
Betsy Rubendall Barnes
I am excited to see Chasing Mavericks because of Gerard Butler 🙂
Heather S
For the surfing!
ellen
becuz of beach scene it looks cool
Susan Ladd
I like it because it is based on a true story. I want to thank you for this awesome sweep and hope to win 🙂 Thanks !!!!!
shaunie
Looks exciting plus I think they are handsome!!
Miesha L
It looks like a really good movie!
Kristen
I’ve met people who have actually surfed Mavericks and they are amazing.
kim burnett
Gerard Butler, OF COURSE!
Tamar
Movies that are based on true stories are usually awesome.
Jacob LaFountaine
I enjoy the views of nature and places I haven’t been to
patricia skinner
I love water, ocean and surfing.
Dwayne Berry
Not excited. I’m just entering the contest.
Michelle C
My son is interested in surfing, so I would love to see this with him. Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Leanne Johnson
i love russell crowe
Allison (Allie Lanc on RC)
I want to see Chasing Mavericks because it is good eye candy ha ha 🙂
Aisha Belisario
Gerard Butler is one of my fave actors
Arinna Black
Because it looks like a decent date-night movie!
DJ
I am a Gerard Butler fan too! 😛
Wendy
I love surf movies!!
Stephanie Larison
It’s got Gerard Butler in it…yummy! Lol!
BeckyM
Because I love surfing movies!
heather b
two words…. Gerard Butler!
Leslie J
Because it looks like a really exciting movie and being based on a true story is kind of a bonus!
Melissa M
Well, I’ve already seen it, but it was so good that I can’t wait to see it again!
Ashley H
Surfing is cool
Brittney House
gerald butler shirtless
Collette
Gerard makes me really want to see this.
Jessica Carnaggio
Because I like surf movies.
Gianna
I’ve never seen it before and would like to.
Linda Lansford
for the good looking men
Jessica Rose
I’m a big fan of Gerard Butler!
Kitty
The settings are beautiful and the men are gorgeous.
Ani
I want to see it because it looks suspenseful.
Kyl Neusch
love surfing!
vera
looks like a great movie
dani marie
i really love the cast. and the shirtlessness. yup.
Christina Strapp
Looks like it will be a really good movie
joni
The guys are hot!
jeanne conner
Cuz I want to see Gerard Butler! of course!!
ShempLabs
Solid cast and I like the subject matter
Derek Timm
Because it looks interesting!
Meg Tucker
I’m a big fan of Gerard Butler!!
Dorothy Sandman
Looks like a great movie!
Birdie Skolfield
cuz I will be inspired to get back on my surf board & RIDE
Amy Deeter
looks like its gonna be exciting to watch
Gilbert S
Because surfing movies are cool!
Carol Mclemore
Looks like a interesting show:)
micheal dale grim
i am a real fan of surfing movies and books so this will be great for me to see!!!
Lisa Q
I love Gerald Butler!
Donna Bryant Barnes
Looks like it is gonna be a great movie!
Denise
Well, you posted that picture of the two of them on the beach half out of their wetsuits, so do you really need to ask this question? 😉
Terry Cross
Because it looks like an interesting movie
KIM H
Looks like it will be a very entertaining movie
Stacy
I really love surfing movies!
MelissaO
Because of the beautiful scenery!
wolverina401 at gmail dot com
Jenny
I want to see this win my son, because I think both of us would enjoy it.
Molly
Gerard Butler is amazing in PTO!
Amber Carter
It looks good!
Alicia Stamm
looks like a good movie with some handsome surfers! joking aside, it looks great
Ed Nemmers
Mancrush on Gerard Butler!
robyn paris
because it will be cool to see
Melanie Montgomery
Gerard Butler is my celebrity crush!
Maryanne
love surg
Aubrey
i love to surf
Charlene
Honestly, I only want to see this movie because Gerard Butler is in it 🙂
ewhatley
love any story involving the beach and the water
Mellissa C
Looks good and plus my son’s name is Maverick!
Keisha Talley
It looks like a good movie. I think my daughter would enjoy it.
Shannon
Gerald Butler!!!!
Angela R
Two words — Gerard Butler lol
Starletta Schipp
Gerard Butler…need I say more?
Annemarie Z.
I love movies involving the ocean!
Jody Sisson
I like Gerard Butler!
Lorraine Brooks
the beach
Noelle Cameron
This movie just looks really inspiring!
Brigette Streeper
I like action shows.
melina r
The movie looks really exciting and because it is based on a true story
Lucy Lopez
It looks like an exciting movie.
melanie
I am excited because i love any chance to get out and see a great flick. I love newcomer actor’s too
Richard Hicks
I am excited because one of my youthful passions was surfing!
brich22 at earthlink dot net
Nicole Price
Because it looks like it will be a good movie and I like Gerald Butler.
Wendy Kroy
I grew up at the beach!
Robin
I love action movies
Brynn A.
It looks like a great movie based on a true story!
mell
I love seeing new movies.
Brenda Elsner
Looks like a very exciting movie!!
christy r.
I am excited to see it because I like movies based on a true story. Thanks for the Giveaway !
Stephanie Stidham
Gerard Butler’s
Emmy
Because it has an AWESOME soundtrack!!
Lisa
I saw the trailer and it looks good
Dawn S.
Gerald Butler!
Sarah
I’m excited because I have always to learn how to surf and enjoy watching others do it.
Justin
I’m looking for a movie with surfing in it that isn’t terrible.
Kimberley Meier
The smokin’ hot men!!!
Denise Donaldson
because it has Gerard Butler in it!
Geoff K
I’m mostly interested in seeing what Gerard Butler does with his role – he’s such an unpredictable, charismatic actor!
Lesley F
Look really good & interesting!
sallyjoamac
I usually read mysteries, science fiction, and history. It’s a good idea to go out of your comfort zone occasionally and read something totally different.
Susan S.
I like Gerard Butler!
Angela Kinder
I’m excited to see it because I love Gerard Butler and I love the story behind it.
Heather R
It looks like a great movie and I love to watch surfing on great waves
Sherry Conrad
Looks like a good action movie.
Susan Smith
I like Gerard Butler.
LT
Because I always enjoy watching surfing movies!
Kimberly Hilbert
Its a surf movie, wish I was there instead of in this miserable eastern seaboard weather. 🙂
Karen Gonyea
It’s based on a true story 🙂
Jamie Martin
It looks exciting!
Jaque Richards
Chasing Mavericks is based on a true story and Gerard Butler….need I say more? 🙂 Thank you.
kelley c
I’m excited to see it because I watched the preview and it looks interesting.
kelleyc76(at)live(dot)com
carey
Um, hello. Because gerarld Butler is in it
kathyg
love the story of a boy learning to trust and appreciate and the man learning to do the same with boy..
Angela Neynaber
Because it looks like a good story.
Chrissy Nestor
It looks very good, so I want to see it for that reason and the actors in it are great.
chrissylea1979 (at)gmail(dot) com
Dorothy Hubbard
It looks like a good story that will keep my interest.
Julia Baxter
Gerard Butler is so sexy! Who wouldn’t want to watch him sans shirt?
Mya Murphy
My husband LOVES action movies~~~ he’s excited to watch!
sandy
I am excited to see Chasing Mavericks because I love surfing! Although I am horrible…I love to give it a try whenever we are on vacation!
sandysaveseveryday AT gmail DOT com
Lisa L
Looks like an interesting movie..I love movies with Gerard Butler!
Jill Miller
It sounds like a movie that will be fun to watch!!
Dee
I’d love to see it since it’s based on a true story!
Angela W
I want to see it because of Gerard Butler, love him
Amy Green
Gerard Butler, of course!
Charity S
Because it’s an action film.
kathy pease
i saw soul surfer and really liked that and this one looks great too 🙂
Lyndsey R.
Because its a true story and I really like true stories.
Lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com
Amy DeLong
looks like a great action flick
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
Mary Gardner
Gerard Butler. Nuff said.
jagar0047 at yahoo dot com
SHAYNA
I LOVE MOVIES THAT ARE BASED ON TRUE STORIES 🙂
shebebes@yahoo.com
heather
I love surfer movies I think surfing is a real art.
Kenny F
It looks cool
Carolyn Daley
It is based on a true story and it looks intriguing. I want to know why anyone would want to surf those dangerous waves.
Jennifer
I love Gerald Butler so I think this movie looks great.
Stacey V
Love the music!
Auri Lae
I’ll bet it’s got gorgeous ocean shots (and some not-so-bad looking shirtless men, too :))
Louise Brimsley (Cynthia Brinsley)
who doesn’t love a good surfing movie?
Samantha
I love Gerald Butler as an actor!
Margaret Maggie Porter
Two half clothed men on the beach? Heaven to me! Thats enough to make me want to see it!
liz lew
Gerard Butler is in it!
susan smoaks
i am excited to see chasing mavericks because it looks like a fun movie to watch!
barb hunt
Gerard Butler! Thanks for the contest
bahjeep@aol.com
Teresa Thompson
Gerard Butler of coure!
Crystal F
I think the movie looks like it might be really good. Thank you!
s riches
i like the director of the movie
trixx
I’m excited because I’m a Gerard Butler fan
Jennifer Peaslee
It always like movies based on a true story. Plus the guys are hot!
Caitlin McClure
looks exciting
Sherri G.
Gerard Butler, of course. Lol!
Trisha McKee
I love watching true stories! This looks so exciting!
Bryan E.
Thanks for the giveaway… saw some of the PR for this movie, looks exciting.
shirley zolenski
Because it does look like an exciting movie
Kristin
It looks exciting and Gerard Butler looks awesome!
Sand
I’m excited to see it because I love Gerard Butler!
Jessica
I am excited because I enjoy looking at Gerard Butler. 😛
Karine Traverse
Two words…. Gerard Butler!
Sarah Harding
I love all movies especially true stories
Veronica Garrett
I love surfing. I would love to see the waves.
Tracey Andino
I was out in California 2 times this year and I loved watching the surfers. I think it’s such art! This movie looks like it would have such great surfing, and a great story line
Erica C.
Looks like it’ll keep me entertained.
julie hawkins
I’m excited because I like surfing
Patrice
I’m most excited for the eye-candy!
latisha depoortere
I can’t wait to see it love Gerard Butler !