 |
|
LITA FORD Breaks Her Silence About 'The Runaways' Movie
- Nov. 13, 2009
|
|
'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford is finally speaking out about the infamous bio-pic on her former band, THE RUNAWAYS, which stars Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett, Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie, and Scout Taylor Compton as Lita. "Most people would want to be in a movie, but I sure didn't want anything to do with this one," admits Lita about the film, which has the working title of "The Runaways". "They're using my name and that makes me nervous as some of the people involved have tried to destroy my career since 1980." However, Lita's attitude changed a bit after Scout Taylor Compton, the 20-year-old actress who portrays her in the film, made a special trip out to Lake Tahoe, Nevada on Saturday to see her perform with QUEENSRŸCHE. "After meeting Scout this weekend, I feel so much better," continues Lita. "She has a heart and soul, unlike some of the people behind the movie. She also hawks a mean loogey and really is a lot like me. We both cried the first time we spoke. Scout rocks." And Scout thinks Lita rocks, too. " Lita Ford is an icon of rock and has always been a personal hero of mine," says the actress, who is also a singer and drummer. "I can't wait for her to see the film. I put my heart and soul into portraying her and to find out she is such an amazing person was truly a blessing for me. It's something I'll never forget!" Check out photos of Scout and Lita below. Scout has earned herself the title of "scream queen" with key roles in such horror films as Rob Zombie's "Halloween" remake, "April Fool's Day", "Murder World", and "Wicked Little Things". She has also appeared in such films as "Obsessed" with Beyonce, the A.F.I. film "A.W.O.L.", Jennifer Garner's "13 Going on 30", and the teen comedy "Sleepover", and such TV shows as "Charmed", "Without a Trace", and "Cold Case". "The Runaways" is directed by Floria Sigismondi, who is best known for directing music videos by such artists as DAVID BOWIE, MARILYN MANSON, and SHERYL CROW, and hits theaters nationwide in 2010. 
|
|
 |
|
To report any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or
threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws,
please send an e-mail to bmouth@bellatlantic.net
with pertinent details.
Anyone posting such material will be immediately and permanently banned. IP
addresses are recorded to aid us in enforcing these conditions.
|
|
 |
COMMENT |
posted by : pigchop
11/13/2009 7:24:08 PM
|
 |
|
|
That...that tongue! OOOOO....I'll go to see the film just to see that tongue!
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | the chick
posted by : savagedamage
11/13/2009 7:28:28 PM
|
|
|
|
portraying Joan Jett in this film is hella fine!
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | to bad
posted by :
11/13/2009 7:39:10 PM
|
|
|
|
Love Lita to bad her new cd sucks ass!!!!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | Lita kicks ASS
posted by :
11/13/2009 7:46:06 PM
|
|
|
|
They all look great!
Lita is rocking harder now than ever!
Saw her play with Queensryche and it was awesome!
Wish she would have played more than 3 songs.
Long live the queen.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT |
posted by : theyearsofdecay
11/13/2009 7:49:31 PM
|
|
|
|
LITA's new album, "Garbage Wonderland", is awesome!
Here's an alternative cover for you guys:
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/
theyearsofdecay/Blabbermouth/LitaFord-garbage.jpg
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT |
posted by : KILO G
11/13/2009 7:50:43 PM
|
|
|
|
Hopefully the movie turns out good, The Runaways was a pretty good band when they were around.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | Lita rocks
posted by : RiotAct666
11/13/2009 8:00:26 PM
|
|
|
|
Hope the runaways movie becomes a huge hit all over the world.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | LITA RULES!
posted by : licksalottapuss
11/13/2009 8:05:12 PM
|
|
|
|
Always has and always will!
She looks amazing 51 and still beautiful.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT |
posted by :
11/13/2009 8:53:41 PM
|
|
|
|
Can someone just get a picture with Lita (or an interview or an autograph) without having to get one from Jim too? Jesus fucking Christ....
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | Jim kicks ass!
posted by :
11/13/2009 9:08:32 PM
|
|
|
|
I had to ask him to be in the pic I got with Lita.
Straight up cool guy.
He just kind of hung out behind her and would take photos and sign as requested.
Lita's lucky that her husband is also the equivalent of a security team!
He's huge and a Gracie Jiu Jitsu fighter.
She travels with her whole family i think it's beautiful.
Wish my wife wanted me around all the time.
Hell i wish I wanted to be around her all the time too.
The chemistry they had on stage was awesome.
Can't say enough good things about them, they were just so down to earth.
Spent about an hour outside the bus and made sure everyone got pics and autographs.
Good people man.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT |
posted by : rubthebuddha
11/13/2009 9:50:28 PM
|
|
|
|
Anyone notice that the glass in the wall lamp behind Jim is not broken?
WaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!
Freight Train comin' WaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!
Seriously, though, Lita looks great.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT |
posted by :
11/13/2009 11:16:25 PM
|
|
|
|
I guess I'm the only one who noticed her tounge could reach your ass if she was sucking your cock...
she toss the hell out of the salad!!!
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT |
posted by : THRASHMONGER
11/14/2009 1:30:32 AM
|
|
|
|
She'd look a lot better with my dick in her mouth.
Fact.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | God Bless
posted by :
11/14/2009 1:48:58 AM
|
|
|
|
Anvil /// now litshit
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | Tried to destroy her career?
posted by : Hawkwinder
11/14/2009 1:50:17 AM
|
|
|
|
What is that all about? Kim Fowley? Was he behind this movie? Other than him, who? Joan Jett?
Honestly, as a fan of the Runaways, I'd say the only thing trying to destroy Lita's career is the music she's put out since going solo. Some people like her music, but alot of others have been turned off by it, including the new stuff. I think the pic above where the girls are flippin the bird illustrates my point: that's such a badass thing to do, kinda like getting a tattoo, but bands that were more to my liking didn't seem to do stuff like that ( Phantom Blue, Meanstreak, Ordained Fate, Rock Goddess, Girlschool, Stream of Passion, and the Runaways).
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | Joan
posted by :
11/14/2009 3:02:31 AM
|
|
|
|
Jett is way better than Lita. Better songs and more attitude. Lita was good in The Runaways, but her solo stuff is just lame. I got Dancing On The Edge as a gift for my birthday at that time and after listen to it a couple of times (one was enough) I threw it like a frisbee from my window and saw it crash to the ground, and enjoyed doing it.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT |
posted by : NoyzRulz
11/14/2009 8:15:41 AM
|
|
|
|
I don't mind seeing Jim Gillete in photos, was always a fan of Nitro. Alongside Vinnie Vincent Invasion, these were 2 bands that captured the whole 80's vibe. Drumming too fat, guitars too loud and fast and of course singing at ridiculously high pitches. Just too much of everything and somehow fun, like an all you can buffet. Now, if he would just perform occasionally :) Thats my beef.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | 'toss the hell outta a salad' - LOL
posted by : TufnelForPrez
11/14/2009 8:28:30 AM
|
|
|
|
That's as wrong as "she can suck start a Harley"
Why - as a woman - I laugh at these jokes is baffling, but Ma says it's my inner teenage boy.
As for Lita, I'm not crazy about her music, but back in the day, I always admired her for crossing into such a male dominated genre of music and playing as well [and sometimes better than] her peers.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | Casting
posted by : artjunkie
11/14/2009 10:55:47 AM
|
|
|
|
Like her or not Dakota Fanning's a fine young actress and will pull off Cherie Curry just fine. And Kristen Stewart looks great as Joan Jett.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT | Come to think of it,
posted by : THRASHMONGER
11/14/2009 12:12:47 PM
|
|
|
|
they'd BETTER have the scene in there where Fowley gets them all in a room and says "I'm gonna teach you all to FUCK..."
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT |
posted by : TheWalrus
11/14/2009 5:18:23 PM
|
|
|
|
After meeting Scout this weekend, I feel so much better," continues Lita. "She has a heart and soul, unlike some of the people behind the movie. She also hawks a mean loogey and really is a lot like me. We both cried the first time we spoke. Scout rocks."
Ugh.
|
|
|
|
|
COMMENT |
posted by : Gor1lla13
11/16/2009 11:22:11 AM
|
|
|
|
Lita Ford = Still Hot!!!
|
|
|
|
