Info: Progressive and daring for its time, Nelvana's "Rock & Rule" was the
first English-speaking animated feature film ever made entirely in
Canada. It features adult themes, and a stellar rock 'n' roll soundtrack
including Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, Iggy Pop, Cheap Trick, and Earth Wind
& Fire. Unfortunately, the production faced an enormous amount of
hurdles and due in part to a lack of marketing and distribution, it was a
box-office flop. Now, over 30 years later, "Rock & Rule" enjoys a
cult status on par with "Heavy Metal."
1 comment:
I had the Marvel Super Special adapted from this movie... full glossy color, created from stills from the animation. I was fascinated by the slightly adultish nature of it, and the Nelvana art style. Definitely a weird one.
Post a Comment