Editor’s Note: This is the first report from a new Los Angeles based Big Shiny Robot correspondent who goes by the name of FrankYaegerBot. I’m told it’s a reference to some video game or another… In any case, we sent him out to cover the premiere of “Malice in LaLaLand” from Vivid Entertainment.
For those of you who have never been to an adult film release party, let me tell you, it’s nothing like you’ve ever imagined and the same time everything you’ve ever imagined all rolled into one magnificent event. To quote Hamlet, “Tis a consummation devoutly to be wished.”
What follows is a dream finally come true.
Just a couple of weeks ago, the powers that be at Big Shiny Robot saw fit to bestow upon me the opportunity to cover the release party for Vivid Entertainment and Miss Lucifer Productions new animated/ live action hybrid “Malice in LaLaLand”. The event took place at the very chic nightclub Boudoir in West Hollywood last Saturday evening.
Upon arrival I felt like a god. Albeit a giddy, aroused, adolescent god, but a god nonetheless. Excited to wield my new found powers. One of those being the ability to cut past everyone in line with my BSR press credentials. I kept my head held high as I waltzed past the common folk waiting to get in, the bouncer lifted the velvet rope that lead me to the doorway. A drape hung over the front entrance; I took a deep breath and walked in.
I felt like Steve Trevor entering the bountiful land of Themyscira. I say this in great truth to help illustrate, for at that very moment when I pulled back the drape, a seemingly multiplying pageant of pure enrapturing femininity did bombard my sight. Women as far as the eye could see. Adorned with outfits ranging from mammary mashing corsets, to free breathing bosoms lightly enswathed with semi see-through tops, to ripe posteriors peaking out of the shortest skirts this side of sector 2814.
The place was packed and I was shoulder to shoulder with all the other losers gawking and drooling like I was. But there was work yet to be done.
So with the will power of a demigod, I made my way past the hordes of delectable dancing debutants and began scouring the club for some of the main cast to interview including the likes of the (Entourage’s) Sasha Grey, (Superman XXX’s) Andy San Dimas and (Detroit Rock City’s) Ron Jeremy.
I walked, waited and walked for a solid forty minutes, trying to speak to those around who looked to be in charge. In hopes that I might learn where the stars were or when they would arrive.
As I began to kneel to ask for help from on high, a lovely young lady at the bar struck up conversation. She told me of her duties on set as a production assistant and I told her of my plight, to which she promptly responded, “I can introduce you to the director”. The prospect of not leaving empty handed was so tremendous that I nearly cried. The giddiness had begun to return as I followed this angel on her approach to one of the V.I.P. tables where the director, Lew Xypher, stood with drink in hand. At this juncture I wasn’t going to waste anymore time wondering how I’d gotten so lucky. So I got right to the hard-hitting questions.
FYB: What attracted you to the project?
LX: I wanted to do something completely new. There are a lot of good movies in the adult entertainment world but they are almost all the same. We wanted something different. Our production company based in Europe wanted to approach things very technically and filmic. Which is why we shot on 35mm film.
FYB: Was it difficult working the 2D animation into live action film?
LX: It wasn’t too difficult. It was very hands on. I worked with the talented Jeremy Ley. He is a great storyboard artist and illustrator from Australia. I worked on the animation and special effects myself. To have that temporary comic book style in it was fun.
FYB: So you have experience in animation?
LX: 25 years ago, I started in animation. I began in 2D and later moved into 3D animation. I’ve incorporated it into some of my music video projects. Animation has always been in my roots. I studied fine arts; I painted a lot and moved into computers. (Laughs) Well, on Mac. I love art and always read comic books.
FYB: What comics did you read?
LX: Every kind. I love French comics. Belgian comics like Tin Tin. I grew up with Tin Tin and the Belgian comic culture.
FYB: Are there any U.S. comic influences?
LX: I like Batman and all the superheroes. In Belgium I bought them all; from Batman, Superman to the Green Lantern to Hulk.
FYB: What are some of your influences?
LX: I love movies and I love comics. I really loved The Dark Knight, especially the scenes with the Joker. They are very strong. It’s one of my favorites. I am a big fan of Tarantino and Hitchcock. If it’s a good movie I like it. (Laughs)
FYB: Would you say this was a kind of a dream project?
LX: (Laughs) No, it was a test project. My goal is to do mainstream.
FYB: So what’s next for you?
LX: I have some mainstream projects. Some people want to work with us on a sequel or prequel to “Malice” or another project like it. And, I think I’ll do both. (Laughs)
FYB: Good luck on your future projects and congratulations.
LX: Thank you very much.
As the director walked a way I was shocked and excited that we had found our way from the topic of adult entertainment to comic books and back within such a short lapse of time.
In elation I clicked stop on my tape recorder and twirled it like a six-shooter, pocketed it and headed to the bar for a celebratory drink. This had been no small feat, though the interview was brought upon by shear luck; it was a victory in my book. By the time I finished my drink the event had come to a close and the general populace had been allowed in. Seeing that the night had drawn to an end I decided to take my winnings and be on my merry.
Which is when I saw him, yes, that’s right the lord of porn himself. Mr. Ron Jeremy. He wasn’t very talkative. In fact by the look in his eyes, you would have thought I had just interrupted a eulogy. But I was dead set. I swung in close and exacted a handshake. It was clearly going to be the extent of our exchange. Then I went on my way, as he was busy talking to a couple of ladies.
In closing for those who do not know whom Ron Jeremy is. He is the long lost son of Lou Albano who played Mario on Club Mario back in 89’. You know, the one with the Zelda and Super Mario cartoons. Okay so that last part is not entirely true but they do share a striking resemblance.
And with that, this reporter is signing off.
Editors Note: Come back tomorrow for FrankYaegerBot’s review of “Malice in LaLaLand”