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'Son of Rambow' news

Exclusive info about an exciting new film for 2007.

Jul 5 2006

Anyone who has seen the videos for Blur's 'Coffee & TV', Fatboy Slim's 'Right Here, Right Now' or REM's 'Imitation of Life' knows how visually creative Hammer & Tongs (aka director Garth Jennings and producer Nick Goldsmith) are.

Their first foray into full-length feature films, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' was just what one would expect from the pair – a big budget, Hollywood-esque blockbuster with unique visuals and a very British sense of humour.

That's why we were so excited to get a call from the boys inviting The TOMB to their barge-based office in North London to discuss the pair's follow-up project.

Entitled 'Son of Rambow', it's a 1980s-set story of two boys trying to shoot a prequel to the Sylvester Stallone action classic in their home town.

But more than that, it's a warm, funny and thrilling coming-of-age tale about the wide eyed innocence of youth, when the word 'can't' didn't enter into your vocabulary and anything seemed possible.

So if this sounds like your cup of tea, head to our full-length feature here, and keep your eye on The TOMB for further updates to follow.

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Jenny said...

Im an extra in this bit in like i dunno but i had to waer hidious things lol though Posted on Oct 16 2007 21:19

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danielle neville said...

hiya i was in son of rambow it was so much fun. i would love to do it again!!!!!!!!! Posted on Mar 01 2007 18:31

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Rachel said...

I was in the film too : marie plante. So excited!! Posted on Jan 28 2007 11:16

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faye said...

i was an extra in this movie! I only did two days though 'cause I was ill which was annyoing, but it was really fun! My hair and shoes were hideous but I loved every second of it! Made some new friends and learnt my way around a set a bit. Twas good fun! :) Posted on Jan 21 2007 22:09

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josh said...

hey so sad that filming ended! it was grear fun to film and i had a great time with hannah also! ant wait to go to the prmiere! Posted on Nov 14 2006 17:22

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Bill said...

hey guys this is bill a.k.a will proudfoot so sad filming ended in the school missing you all cant wait for the films finished product it'll be great Posted on Sep 09 2006 09:58

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Damien said...

im in the film to and it's really gd and im frends with the 2 main boys will and bill Posted on Aug 27 2006 09:51

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Damien said...

Im in the film aswel and im frends with the two main characters will and bill hey leslie Posted on Aug 27 2006 09:49

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abigail said...

I was an extra in this film!
Cant wait to see it .. Posted on Aug 25 2006 16:52

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josh said...

i cant wait to start filming ! Posted on Aug 13 2006 20:18

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Lesley said...

I'm in the film too,(Tina's gang) :]
x Posted on Aug 13 2006 14:13

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Ella said...

Yippee I'm in it too!!!! Posted on Aug 08 2006 17:58

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Robert said...

woohoo! i'm in this film also! Posted on Jul 31 2006 20:26

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holli said...

my mate has a main role beat that!! Posted on Jul 26 2006 15:43

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Josh said...

im in the film! sounds really exciting! Posted on Jul 21 2006 20:06

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