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Trailer Park Boys talk DVD, dream jobs and Jim Shaw
by: Feb 19, 2007 Print

It's been nearly six years since Canucks were first exposed to the foul-mouthed, pot-smoking trio from Nova Scotia on their upstart hit TV series on Showcase, and since then, Ricky, Bubbles and Julian have successfully conquered not only the tube, but now the big screen as well.

Their feature film Trailer Park Boys The Movie, distributed in Canada by Alliance Atlantis, took in nearly $4 million at the box office, and is set to hit DVD stores Feb. 20. The movie was also nominated for three Genies but it didn't take home any hardware.

Loaded with special features, the DVD also includes a music video,

I Fought the Law by the Big Dirty Band, deleted scenes, alternate takes, lost interviews, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie. Meanwhile, the seventh season of Trailer Park Boys debuts on Showcase April 8 at 9 p.m.

Playback caught up with the Boys, who dished on the new season, the crazy fans, and a potential sequel. Oh, and Ricky has some words for Jim Shaw as well.

What was the reception like to Trailer Park Boys The Movie?

Julian: Well, the movie was done in a way for first-time viewers to check it out and not get lost as to who the characters are. We've been going out and getting drunk and talking to a lot of fans... it was surprising to see how many women actually enjoyed the movie. Usually it's the guys that come up wanting to talk about the series.

Any chance of a sequel?

Ricky: There's always been talk about it; hopefully, if they want to come and document more of our lives with the big cameras, we'd be into that. We loved being movie stars.

Bubbles: I'd like to do another one, but I have a few demands this time... I want a bigger trailer, more free liquor, free food, and more money would be nice.

Why should fans get the DVD for Trailer Park Boys The Movie?

Ricky: It's just a really good thing to watch when you're drinking and smoking different types of things.

Julian: There's lots of extra scenes and special features... all kinds of that crap.

Did the movie change the way you shoot the series?

Ricky: Not a whole lot. The movie was shot on film so it was a lot bigger cameras.

Bubbles: Yeah, the fellas just came with the fancy cameras and followed us around... I never know when they're around... Julian signs the contract and he tells them they can come whenever they want.

What do you think of Jim Shaw's stance that money spent on Canadian shows like Trailer Park Boys is a waste?

Ricky: It seems that in Canada we should be able to watch and say and do what we want. It's just kind of shocking, I guess, based on our fan base and all the people that watch the show. He should have a more open opinion on what's on TV and what's not.

Speaking of fans, what's the craziest thing a fan's ever done or said to you?

Ricky: Somebody came up to us once and asked if we could take care of a little problem for him. He wanted us to kill his neighbor's dog, which kept dumping on his lawn.

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