Paws and Provocations: The Bubbles and Shitrockers Saga Takes the Global Stage

In a delightful twist of fate, the UK-based sales firm Blue Eyes Film and Distribution has snagged the international sales rights to the wonderfully quirky mockumentary, Standing On The Shoulders Of Kitties: The Bubbles And The Shitrockers Story. Imagine, if you will, the sheer joy of glimpsing into the lives of lovable misfits from the iconic Canadian series, Trailer Park Boys, who make their boisterous return from Sunnyvale Trailer Park in Nova Scotia.

Mark your calendars, folks! The film is set to charm its way into UK and Irish cinemas on December 6, synchronizing perfectly with its North American debut via Blue Fox Entertainment. Who doesn’t love a little serendipity? One resident, of course, is none other than the endearing Bubbles, who along with his band, get ready to strut their stuff on a European tour, opening for none other than Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters. But wait, there’s more to this raucous journey!

Directed by Charlie Lightening—who you might remember for the music documentaries Liam Gallagher: As It Was and Louis Tomlinson: All Of Those Voices—this film is a Canada-UK lovechild, produced by an impressive lineup, including Jamie Brown and Robb Wells among others. It's comforting to know there’s a team of creative minds behind this concoction of delightful absurdity.

And let's talk about the star-studded cast! Mike Smith reprises his role as Bubbles, offering his signature blend of charm and endearment. The delightful band returns as their lovable selves alongside co-stars like Robb Wells and Patrick Roach. Not to mention, we also get to see some big names like Billy Bob Thornton, Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones fame, and even the talented Martin Freeman and Robert Sheehan. Talk about an eclectic mix—like a family reunion where everyone has their own reality show!

For the uninitiated, Trailer Park Boys graced our screens for a glorious twelve seasons from 2001 to 2018, gracing our lives with chaotic hilarity through Showcase in Canada and BBC America in the US, before finding a new home on Netflix around the globe. And in a delightful crossover, Bubbles and The Shitrockers have also blossomed into a real-life musical act—a phenomenon that begs the question: is there anything these characters can’t do?

As Michael Cowan of Blue Eyes so poignantly put it, this film is “a country and western Spinal Tap.” Now, if that doesn’t ignite your curiosity, I don’t know what will! Get ready to strap in, folks, because this rollercoaster of hilarity and heart is about to take flight. Cheers to the unexpected joys of life, love, and everything in between!