- BoyTown
Infobox_Film
name = BoyTown
caption = Promotional poster for "BoyTown".
imdb_id = 0472615
producer =Greg Sitch
Mick Molloy
director =Kevin Carlin
writer =Mick Molloy
Richard Molloy
starring =Glenn Robbins
Mick Molloy
Bob Franklin
Wayne Hope
Gary Eck
Lachy Hulme
Sally Phillips
Lois Ramsey
music =Gareth Skinner
cinematography =Mark Wareham
editing =Angie Higgins
distributor = Roadshow Films
released =19 October 2006
running time = 88 minutes
language = English
country =Australia
budget ="BoyTown" is a 2006
Australia ncomedy film , directed byKevin Carlin and starring an ensemble cast of prominent Australian comedians, includingGlenn Robbins ,Mick Molloy , Bob Franklin,Wayne Hope andGary Eck . It was filmed inMelbourne ,Australia .An official preview showing of the film was held in Sydney on
16 October 2006 . "BoyTown" was released in Australia on19 October 2006 . It grossed $3.1 million in its home country. [ [http://www.afc.gov.au/newsandevents/mediarelease/2007/release_519.aspx Australian films at the local box office in 2006] ]Tagline: Population five.
Plot
BoyTown, the greatest
boyband of theeighties and the group that started the boyband phenomenon leave their humdrum lives for one last crack at the big time. They return to the stage with slightly older fans and slightly larger pants to complete some unfinished business. These days they spend less time singing about tears, eternity, angels and their 'baby' and more time singing about divorce, shopping and picking up the kids from school.As their triumphant tour draws to a conclusion all the personal issues that have been safely buried away for twenty years come bubbling to the surface with explosive consequences. Suddenly the band has to deal with: allegations of infidelity; paternity tests; a miming fiasco; a band member 'outing' himself live on stage; an awards night disaster; solo albums; a mysterious disappearance and a plane journey that will cement the BoyTown legend forever.
BoyTown Confidential
The official "BoyTown" website features clips from a
mockumentary "BoyTown Confidential", hosted by Tony Martin as "Kenny Larkin", his character from the movie.The mockumentary was supposed to be included in its entirety on the
DVD release of "BoyTown", but was not included. Mick Molloy's Molloy Boy Productions has commented that it was left out due to lack of post-production funding, however Tony Martin said that he would have paid the estimated $5000 post-production cost as he believed it was one of his finest works. Speculation persists as to whether Molloy thought the mockumentary would upstage the film itself. This has led to an ongoing rift between long time collaborators Martin and Molloy. [ [http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22051878-5012964,00.html Martin Molloy rift far from funny] ]Cast
The film also features cameos by Tony Martin,
Josh Lawson ,Ed Kavalee ,Akmal Saleh ,James Mathison andElla Hooper .Soundtrack
The
soundtrack was released in Australia byLiberation Music on September 30, featuring vocal performances by Joel Silbersher,Bram Presser , Simon Cleary, Christian Argenti and Julian Argenti as "BoyTown", with music byGareth Skinner , and lyrics byMick Molloy &Richard Molloy .Tracklisting:
# Boytown '89
# Tough Titties
# Love 2 Love
# I Cry
# Angel Baby
# Picking The Kids Up From School
# Layby Love
# Ring My Bell
# Pussywhipped
# Love Handles
# Parent Teacher Night
# Dishpan Hands
# Cellulite Lady
# Special Time (Of The Month)
# Do Me
# Stay At Home Dad
# Boytown 2006
# Seasons In The Sun
# My Beautiful Wife
# Gold (Performed BySpandau Ballet )
# Love 2 LoveReferences
External links
* [http://boytownmovie.com.au/ BoyTown] official website
*imdb title|title=BoyTown|id=0472615
* [http://www.smh.com.au/news/film-reviews/boytown/2006/10/18/1160850994201.html Sydney Morning Herald review 21 October 2006]
* [http://www.myspace.com/boytown BoyTown] official Myspace
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