Germany
200.000 visitors in the first week for New Kids Nitro in Germany
12 January 2012
Eyeworks' feature film NEW KIDS NITRO has taken over the German theaters following the spectacular fan premiere in Alsdorf on the 4th of January as over 200.000 people have seen the film within one week. NEW KIDS NITRO will be viewed in 280 screens across Germany.
The German version of NEW KIDS NITRO is dubbed by the New Kids and retains an edge and extra comedic tone with their hilarious Dutch-German accents. The NEW KIDS NITRO soundtrack, "Hoeren Neuken Nooit Meer Werken" by Corrie Konings and Ronnie is released in Germany under the titlesong ˜Huren Bumsen Nie Mehr Schuften". Corrie Konings sang the version of the song by herself. NEW KIDS TURBO, the predecessor to NEW KIDS NITRO was a major success in Germany and reaching over 500.000 visitors.
About NEW KIDS NITRO
NEW KIDS NITRO is an absurdly funny comedy. In the film, Friesland is stricken by a zombie plague, but in Maaskantje the boys, Richard, Rikkert, Gerrie, Robbie and Barrie, have other issues on their mind. They are at war with the nearby town, Schijndel. This leads to illegal street races and massive fights. When the zombies' first originated victim is from Brabant, the two groups join forces to face the greater evil. ˜Buckle up cunt, Nitro goes totally crazy!"
Since the release on December 6 the film has attracted over 400.000 visitors to the Dutch theaters, with this the film achieved the platinum film status.
NEW KIDS NITRO is commissioned by the investmentfund New Kids Nitro by Eyeworks Film & TV Drama (Love Life, The Happy Housewife, Chubby Drums, New Kids Turbo and Nova Zembla) in corporation with Inspire Pictures, Comedy Central, Bridge Entertainment Group and Tip of the Blanket.