We decided to run another squib test. This one differs from the last one that we did because it incorporates a small firecracker rather than the string menthod that we utilized last time. The technique here works a bit better, just requires some modification to get more of an initial ”spray” for lack of a better word. Some stronger fireworks and more blood should do the trick…
Fun with squibs part 2
October 21st, 2009Legend Nick Manning signs on to the cast of Cherry Bomb
October 2nd, 2009
Star of over 2500 films, adult film star Nick Manning has signed on to the cast of Cherry Bomb! Nick will play Ian, the charming and manipulative owner of the strip club, who is also one of Cherry’s only allies in her fight against those who wronged her. Nick has a natural suaveness that just makes him perfect for the role and he will be sure to add an exciting dimension to Cherry Bomb.
Although he has been droppin’ loads on the adult film world for some time now, Nick is also making a strong play towards feature films as well as a multitude of other things. He was just recently featured in Crank 2: High Voltage, there is a feature on the horizon, he’s a regular guest on the Howard Stern show, and there is word that a reality show may be in the works. Needless to say, Nick’s a very busy man and we’re honored to have him as part of our very talented cast.
Help Out Cherry Bomb Editor, Dave Ward!!!
September 1st, 2009
Part of the fun of gathering a crew for a feature film is seeing and discussing other projects that they are or have been a part of. Bringing these people onto our cast and crew, we want to do all we can to see them become successful and their other projects flourish. Our editor, Dave Ward, is currently involved in a film making contest called Doorpost. After a tough fought first round, Dave’s team was selected as one of the ten finalists! Their entry for the second round is a fun comedy, family, heist film set in a Chuck-E-Cheese inspired place called “Play Land“. Check out the trailer below:
So, how can you help out? Here are the five easy steps:
1.) Sign up – go to this website http://www.thedoorpost.com/register/ and fill all red required fields (you can put a fake phone number if you wish). That should take you to the next page where it asks you to upload a photo. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO UPLOAD A PHOTO. Click continue.2.) That takes you to a page labeled http://www.thedoorpost.com/myaccount/ – Up in the right hand corner of that page is a search field. Type into that field “Play Land” Search by “film” and then hit search.3.) This will take you to a new web page in a new window. Click the screenshot of the film. The film should start playing, BUT, IN ORDER TO VOTE make sure to click on the LIGHT BLUE “VOTE NOW” button that appears on the LEFT HAND side of the screen next to the “play button.”4.) This takes you to another window where you can vote. THIS IS WHERE IT GETS A BIT COMPLICATED. You have to watch and vote on my film and ALL OTHER films (all the way through!) in order for your vote to count. So after my films has run its course, go to the 7 ranking systems at the bottom of the screen (“Portrayal of topic” “storytelling” “acting” etc.). Slide the bar over towards “Excellent” on all 7 of these categories. AFTER DOING THAT FOR ALL 7 CATEGORIES, go to the bottom of the page and click the button labeled VOTE NOW!5.) Next, watch and vote how you see fit on the remaining finalists. You must vote on all ten films for your vote to count!
Thanks so much!!!
10 Questions for: Director Kyle Day
August 31st, 2009A new running feature on the Cherry Bomb blog, we are gong to start running interviews with key personnel on the Cherry Bomb team. We figured a good place to start… was at the top. With Executive Producer and Director Kyle Day.
1. How’d you get into film?
When I was 6 or 7 my dad got a Sony Handicam for Christmas and from that point forward, the love affair with film making began. We shot a ton of stuff as kids but things didn’t really get serious until high school when I saved up for my first digital camera and bought some editing software. That’s when it started to develop as more then just a hobby and things have been expanding for the past 10 years.
2. What are the major films inspiring your direction of Cherry Bomb?
The Terminator, Escape from New York, Alien, and Air Bud to name a few. Since we’re shooting a film set in the 80s and we want to artificially create that element of nostalgia, I’m inspired by films from that time period that are dark in tone and feature strong leads who are basically forced into situations where they must either step up to the task or run for the hills. Terminator and Alien are actually perfect examples because the strong lead is female and there are many similarities with Cherry Bomb.
3. What sequence are you most excited to direct?
Definitely the car chase sequence. In fact, this entire film is simply a ruse for me to buy cars and legally smash them up. I’m really looking forward to the baseball field scene as well. I’ve had it shot and edited in my head for about 6 months now so I’ll be happy to finally get it out of there.
4. When Cherry Bomb strikes gold and you get your choice of projects, what would you like to do next?
A romantic comedy staring Sandra Bullock ha ha….
I know that our writer has already come up with some fantastic ideas for a CB sequel but I’ll probably need a break from the CB world for a while, so the next project will just be whatever feels right at that time. There’s a few ideas that I’m mulling over, nothing too tangible just yet.
5. Why was Julin the right person to be the face of this franchise?
Well we stumbled upon her because she looks exactly like how we had envisioned Cherry, so from looks alone, she’s the ideal pick for the face of the franchise. However, its her personality and acting ability that sold it. Julin really portrays the confidence and intensity that I require from the character, so its an excellent match.
6. Have you found it hard to balance your directorial tasks with your producer tasks?
Yes, it has been incredibly difficult. Both positions require a different skillset (creative vs logical) so it has been tough to switch interchangeably between the two. I’ll be happy when production starts and I can focus predominantly on directing, which is what I am most passionate about.
7. What in your mind, separates this film from your average revenge flick?
The average revenge flick is mindless… and ironically, that’s part of their charm- they exist solely as a vehicle for action and destruction. On a personal level, I can respect a film that doesn’t try and change the world, its just meant to be a fun 90 minute outlet. However, what makes Cherry Bomb different is that although we have created a script that is definitely a fun and wild ride, we’re also taking great effort to really bring the characters to life and give Cherry Bomb the depth that other entries in the genre have often lacked.
8. Biggest heartache so far during pre-production?
Rather than being specific, I’ll simply say that the most heartache on my end is associated with anytime I must make a choice between what is best [commercially] for the film and what is best for it creatively. In a perfect world, both of those would be one in the same, but unfortunately things aren’t perfect and difficult decisions have to be made everyday.
9. Most rewarding part of pre-production so far for you?
Pre-production has been a massive pain in the ass but it hasn’t been without its rewards. It’s extremely exciting and fulfilling to see a project of this scale take shape and grow on a weekly basis. I remember when it was simply a concept and now its this living and breathing movie that has a life of its own. It’s rewarding for me to know that I helped it get there. They grow up so quick….
10. Which character do you most identify with? If not Cherry, how do you connect with her character? Does her sex change anything for you? (From the Awesomely Talented Skipper Chong Warson. Click here to hire him for your graphic design needs.)
That’s a good question. The character that I identify with the most is in fact Cherry- the gender is insignificant since it’s her perseverence and frame of mind that I relate to. I see the Cherry character as being extremely driven- she’s willing to put it all on the line to achieve her goal(s) and she will not let anything stand in her way. Likewise, I have made a lot of personal sacrifices to get this film made and at this point I’ll stop at nothing to see it completed and distributed. We both get stuck on something and have tunnel vision until that something is finished. We’re pretty much two peas in a pod… except for the whole “killing men” thing.
The 1980′s: The Movies, The Kills, the Absurd Amount of Guns
August 24th, 2009Its no big secret that the major driving influence on Cherry Bomb has been those guns-a-blazin’, one-vs.-an-army films of the 1980′s. It wasn’t a complicated formula:
Hero X seeks revenge/justice/the rescue/the protection of Y from the evil Z and in the meantime take down their evil operation that does Z2. (Sorry, ran out of letters)
Think about it:
Beverly Hills Cop: Hero Eddie Murphy seeks justice of the killing of his friend from the evil Maitland and in the meantime take down their evil operation that sells drugs.
Cobra: Hero Rocky Rambo Stallone seeks the protection of Brigitte Nielson from the evil Night Slasher and in the meantime take down the evil operation that is called The New Order seeking to rule the world.
Commando: Hero Arnold Schwarzelonglastname seeks the rescue of Alyssa Milano before she got hot from the evil Bennett and in the meantime take down the evil operation that is trying to start a revolution down in Val Verde.
Die Hard: Hero Bruce Willis seeks the rescue of the hostages from the evil Professor Snape and in the meantime take down the evil operation that is trying to steal the bonds from the Nakatomi vault.
Robocop: Hero Robocop seeks revenge of his murder from the evil Red from That 70′s Show and in the meantime take down the evil operation that is selling drugs.
So, what separated the wheat from the chaff in this glorious genre?
The kills.
No one went into these films seeking the meaning of life. The dialog was mainly throw away lines designed to get the characters from one scene to another. But the over the top action kept people coming back for recycled plots. Then when a film had a dynamic, interesting plot, it was just gravy. So, what are some of our favorite kills from those 1980′s action films?
Commando
The Punisher
What are yours? (This is the part where you put in your comments below with you favorite movies/kills of the 1980′s and earlier. Or later. We’re not picky. Just want to see what kills and movies stick with you kids.)
Cash for Clunkers
August 11th, 2009Do you have an 80′s car that you’d like to see in a movie? Do you have a car sitting in the front yard that you’d like to destroy but just don’t have the energy to push it over a cliff? If so, then we can help! Drop us a line, we need vehicles for simple driving scenes (no damaged induced) as well as our chase sequence (damage definitly induced.)
Our stunt driver, Nate Legacy, already picked up our two primary picture cars:
1984 Monte Carlo SS and a 1984 Camaro
These two badass cars will be getting new engines, tires, and a sweet ass paint job. It’ll be a shame when we smash them into each other… thats bound to chip the paint. Oh well, shit happens when you have a pissed off stripper.
Give me… INTENSE
July 29th, 2009This past weekend we held auditions for all of the wonderful people that make up the world of Cherry Bomb. It was like American Idol except instead of singers we had hitmen, drug dealers, and strippers. All in all, it was a very successful audition process and we saw some of Texas’ best actors give some great performances.
One of the roles we auditioned was the role of ‘Bull’, the hitman. Bull’s audition scene calls for him to be beating the crap out of a cop. Our screen writer and producer, Garrett Hargrove, was nice enough to participate in some of the more physical auditions as ‘the cop’. Director Kyle Day doesn’t believe in stage acting…
Fun with squibs!
July 23rd, 2009The scientists at team Cherry Bomb are currently exploring several different options for the gunshot effects that we will need in the film. This particular example demonstrates a low cost, non-pyro method. You’ll see that the trickle effect works well but the initial burst of blood as the bullet makes entry will need to be more violent and spread out. Back to the lab…
Cherry Bomb all over the internetz…
July 8th, 2009You’ve found Miss Cherry’s lair here on cherrybombfilm.com. In case you haven’t gotten your internet fix of her, you can find Cherry at these locations:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cherrybombfilm
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cherrybombfilm
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/cherrybombfilm
Cherry Bomb giving back…
July 2nd, 2009
One of the side projects we are planning to achieve during the filming of Cherry Bomb is giving back to the Austin Community. On one of our off days from shooting, the cast and crew is planning to go volunteer our time to a charitable cause. So, what do we need from you? We’d like suggestions as to what charity/volunteer organization you’d like to see us contribute our time to. (Keep in mind, this won’t be until September, so we won’t have our crew around to help out at the Cancer Research bake sale this weekend.)
