Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut “Whip It!” has been picked up by Fox Searchlight and will now be released in theaters on October 9th. The film stars Ellen Page, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, and Juliette Lewis and will follow the story of a rebellious Texas teen (Page) who throws in her small town beauty pageant crown for the rowdy world of roller derby. It made our Most anticipated of 2009 list in January.
The film also stars female rapper Eve, Zoe Bell, Alia Shawkat (Maeby from “Arrested Development”), Ari Graynor, and Jimmy Fallon. The film will have loads of musical connections (including the actor/musician/object of Page’s affection, Landon Pigg (pictured next to Page). Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo/Wes Anderson film fame is composing the score. [Ropes Of Silicon]