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Thursday, November 19, 2009 


LITA FORD BREAKS HER SILENCE ABOUT THE RUNAWAYS MOVIE
Scout Taylor Compton Brings Her Heart & Soul to Lake Tahoe

Queen of Metal 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 Queensryche.

"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!"

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.

 


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Crickett

 
Seems it was meant to be... after all.
Scout has some hard shoes to fill but seems she is the right person for the job!!
For that matter, Lita, you havent aged a bit in over 20+ years why the hell arent you doing it yourself!?!

 
Posted by Crickett on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 10:18 PM
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Kimmy Lou

 
I love Scouty ..I have her issue of Girls and Corpes 3D...And you Lita.. .You have been a name I have known my own life .My mom rocked to your albums every evening When I was growing up ..My mom's hero..and I love you music also ..U have always bought it hardcore ..When I had my Daughter I wanted to name her after My mom so I name her Lita Diane ...after my mother and her hero..i thinks it made a beautiful name together..and now she is my Little rocker, she's almost eight now ...and so beautiful....I am glad that you are still going strong .....Lita and Scouty you both rock!!!!Loved this Blog

 
Posted by Kimmy Lou on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 10:33 PM
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Metal Head Radio™
Metalheadradio.com Metal

 
Greens keep her fresh thats fer sure :D
 
Posted by Metal Head Radio™ on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 10:33 PM
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Brian

 
I'm glad to see you support that movie Lita...All of you guys from the runaways are awesome, and remarkably, you are all still really hot too :-O There are a lot of us out here hoping that you guys can get together again Lita!!!!! :-)

 
Posted by Brian on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 11:55 PM
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Lita

 
I don't support the movie at all.
I like Scout and that's where it ends.
I will NEVER work with the people behind this movie.
I'm trying to be nice...



 
Posted by Lita on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 11:57 PM
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Nina

 
Yeah well when people douche you around you have a right to disagree with them profiting off of your image. Especially if their actions have been less than friendly to it, you, and your career in the past. I prefer to think of the movie as a portal of evil conjured by greed mongers through which also a percentage of young tween, teen, and twenty-somethings will benefit in being inadvertently introduced to real music. =D

 
Posted by Nina on Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 12:01 AM
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Corwin

 
Scout's a good actress. I'm sure she'll do you justice, provided the movie was written in a way that allows it.

 
Posted by Corwin on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:09 AM
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Heidi

 
Even though I am not sure about this movie, I am however, always thought that Scout would make a good Lita. I am happy that her and Lita got to meet and Lita feels good about that aspect of the movie. :)
 
Posted by Heidi on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:08 AM
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DedLoki

 
I'm trying to find more on this lil child playing Lita. Cuz it seems they just picked whom ever. They should of choose better for this whole movie. Now I love the runaways. But I love Lita better. So if she says this chic is cool then I guess so. I'm not that excited about the movie. Why not have them just play super heros I meam Dakota fanning in it oh brother no!! Lita rocks forever and always!!!!!!!
 
Posted by DedLoki on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:09 AM
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George

 
Love Lita's comment "I'm trying to be nice".  It's pathetic and desperate that Kitty Litter (figure it out) is STILL trying to sabotage Lita's career.  I never could figure that one out.  I remember in the 80's Kitty Litter was even pressuring songwriters not to write with her.  He had his chance to manage The Runaways in the 70's and blew it - wish he'd get the f over it cuz it's really none of his business anyway.
I'll definitely see the movie though since I've been a fan of The Runaways for more years than I wanna admit.  I like Scout and I'm sure that she'll do a more than adequate job.  I don't think that the movie will focus much on Lita anyway (unfortunately).  Love all the gals, miss you Sandy, love you Lita!  Glad you're back, baby!!!
 
Posted by George on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 5:22 AM
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Sunday Night Music Meeting

 
Everyone is going to have to watch this film knowing that it is not seen through Lita's eyes...if she wasn't involved and she doesn't endorse it... then it might be entertaining, but in all reality, it may not be accurate at all... just ask John Lydon how he felt about "Sid & Nancy"....

 
Posted by Sunday Night Music Meeting on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 5:22 AM
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Jessica Zombie Klover

 
Lita and Scout are bad ass!

 
Posted by Jessica Zombie Klover on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 5:22 AM
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Melissa
Melissa Leclerc

 
Scout might be an awesome person but I still say this movie is going to blow. It's going to have nothing of importance to do with The Runaways. The MUSICAL HISTORY of the Runaways needs to be told. Not all the drama. The Runaways were brilliant and so before their time. I love those albums with all my heart. Not looking forward to this Hollywood version of the Runaways. We need some middle ground between Joan and Lita so it can be properly documented. Not some stupid Cherie and Joan love story. ugh.

 
Posted by Melissa on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 6:48 AM
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Lita

 
You speak the truth!

:-)

 
Posted by Lita on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 6:49 AM
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Christopher
Christopher Colson

 
Scout is a great choice for this...cant wait to see it!Lita, you ROCK!!
 
Posted by Christopher on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 2:59 PM
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Dark Angel Heart
Metal Mag

 
well I can understand you wanna leave this back but it seems business loves the Runaways cos it still stay in mind of people! For sure seeing a girl playing Lita must be something cos you are not copyable lol

but I'll check it out though cos I'm curious and love movies as you!!!

it has nothing to do with the real documentary but fiction hasn't got anymore imagination and appart Horror and destroying the world Cinema is done for long !

So now we have movies about real life events or stories hope this will be funny and not too much about decadence and drugs... cos too many films are crap like the doors....etc..


 
Posted by Dark Angel Heart on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:00 PM
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Dustin & Carrie

 
NO WAY!! Should've been ME playing you!!! No. Shit. But, I understand you had nothing to do with the movie. You should make you'r own movie! Called "Ran away".
 
Posted by Dustin & Carrie on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:41 PM
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MetalWulf

 
This is a relief, 'cuz I was really on the fence about this film, especially knowing that not everybody involved with the band was behind the idea.

 
Posted by MetalWulf on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:42 PM
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trey
trey johnson

 
just think you could be a technical advisor,kind of like when Shirley Muldowney was in "Heart like a Wheel"
 
Posted by trey on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 5:41 PM
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Lynne

 
Ok I'm sure Ill get shit for this...but I am actually looking forward to seeing this movie. I think all of the actress's will do a fine job. From what Ive read Kristen seems really into it, as does Scout. Ive also purhased (and enjoyed) Edgeplay, which has its merits too. The Runaways are an important part of rock and roll history, so selfishly I am glad to see them on the bigscreen.....maybee we will be pleasantly surprised.
 
Posted by Lynne on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 9:44 PM
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Brain Surgeons

 
GREAT pix, kids!
 
Posted by Brain Surgeons on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 9:58 PM
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Jörgen P Karlsson
Jörgen P Karlsson

 
Looking forward to watch this one.. Lita - is one of heroes..! (More so than the Runaways..)
 
Posted by Jörgen P Karlsson on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 4:10 PM
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Lisa

 
I'm sorry to hear that the people behind The Runaways movie were not supportive of your career. I was really looking forward to seeing the movie but not so sure now. When The Runaways were in their heyday I was 15 and me and everyone of my friends had a favorite girl in the band. It makes me sad that you were treated like that because every member should have been treated with respect concerning this movie and involved. Rock On Lita! You are the best!
 
Posted by Lisa on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 3:48 PM
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MANIACAL GRIND

 
i still have all runaways albums( thats right  records) loved it then  love it now. didn't have a favorite in the band because they were a band. i hope this film is good and does not tarnish what the runaways really were, abunch of kids playing rock and roll and having a blast. that is rock and roll
 
Posted by MANIACAL GRIND on Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 12:00 AM
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the Big Dark Secret

 
Hollywood is out of ideas, they find an AMAZING band like the Runaways and are going to try to sensationalize it to make a quick buck. Why will the movie suck? Because the ladies of the runaways (R.I.P Sandy) aren't involved....

the good thing about this film though is that it will introduce the AMAZING music of the Runaways to a whole new generation of fans, they will get to see what GOOD rock n roll is about. We SHOULD have a movie about Lita's career with Lita involved, now THAT would be fun!!!!! I mean how many women have flames come off of their guitar when shredding like Lita?!?!!

 
Posted by the Big Dark Secret on Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 2:54 AM
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Miss Lamont

 
Can't wait Lita!!! I didn't even know they were making a movie about you guys!
 
Posted by Miss Lamont on Monday, November 30, 2009 - 6:44 PM
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