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Rupert Grint’s movie Cherrybomb was having a hard time finding distribution so a grassroots internet campaign was set up to get the movie into theaters. GossipTeen gave you the link here a few days ago to be a part of the online community support. Now with everyone who’s signed the petition, the film will find it’s way to movie houses in the UK. There is a deal in the works still for the United States but all things Rupert are looking up.

Grint said that he was delighted by the fighting spirit of his fans. “I am backing this campaign wholeheartedly,” he said. “I’m delighted by the huge support the film has already received on the official Facebook page and other sites on the web and am so grateful to my fans in particular, who have travelled the world to support the film at festivals and preview screenings.”

Rupet’s fansite IceCreamMan was instrumental in seeing his film get the attention it deserves.

Rupert Grint’s film Cherrybomb is having a hard time finding distribution and a petition has been started to get the movie released into theaters. While the flick has been shown to some movie festival audiences and won praise, it is still languishing without a company willing to finance it’s theatrical distribution. The petition has approximately 10,000 signatures with over 4,800 coming from the United States.

From the Cherrybomb American Distribution Petition:

To:  Distributers To American Film Distributors

We, the undersigned, urge you to distribute the film Cherrybomb in the United States. We present you with signatures from people all over the country who want this film in their local theaters. We come together as fans of Rupert Grint, of independent cinema and, most of all, of Cherrybomb.
Rupert Grint, star of the Harry Potter films, plays the lead role in Cherrybomb. However, it is not solely Harry Potter fans who are interested in this film. Many websites that publish features on Cherrybomb are saturated with comments from movie-goers who are eager to see the film. The trailer has captured the attention of both teenagers as well as adults. Critics are noticing that Rupert Grint completely shakes off his trademark Ron Weasley persona from the Harry Potter movies. Industry professionals are hailing the great performances by the leading actors, as well as the skillful and impressive direction of the film.

Cherrybomb’s focus is a quest for a new identity, seen through the eyes of a rampant teenage culture. The film is visually beautiful and fast paced, with an award-nominated soundtrack, offering a complete cinematic experience. Distributors like yourself should not be surprised to learn that audiences in America are hungry to see Cherrybomb in their local theaters and movie houses. We will support your efforts to bring this film to its audience.

Interested in showing your support? Here’s how you go about it…

First: Click here to see a sample email for you to compose.

Second: Click here and choose your (closest) country of origin and read the statement, then click the submit button to send your email of support.

Not convinced? Check out the trailer below

Harry Potter is certainly left behind in this film. Actor Rupert Grint, now 20, is working on films with a definite edge to them and Cherrybomb is no exception. We will see Grint in some steamy scenes with his co-star (and rumored off-screen girlfriend) Kimberly Nixon.

I think this is a great move for him. He needs to be thought of as an actor, not just the ‘Ron Weasley’ character and by taking roles that are so different, he will be able to have a long career in acting, if he chooses.

Actor Rupert Grint is in between Harry Potter films and seems to keep himself busy with side projects. He is currently gearing up to promote his newest film, Cherrybomb (due out in February,) and now reports are surfacing that he is romancing his beautiful co-star, Kimberley Nixon. The possible couple was seen together at a London bar celebrating on New Year’s Day.

The pair had to strip for love scenes in Cherrybomb, which is set for release in February, and apparently their passion has extended off-screen too.

But the 20-year-old has played down reports of a romance with the 23-year-old Cranford star, insisting he often crashed at her place while they were making Cherrybomb.

He said this was because her home was much closer to the set.

The red-haired actor has said that he is getting a little tired of romance reports linking him to every girl he chats to.

Grint will have lots of promotional work to do this year with both Cherrybomb and the sixth Harry Potter due out. Who knows, they may just be friends or they may be more but since they will both be doing the interviews for Cherrybomb, they will have lots of time together. Oh and love love love the Sex Pistols shirt he is in.

Loveable redhead Rupert Grint is steadily working in film after film in between Harry Potter films. He has just finished working with Helena Bonham Carter again (Bellatrix Lestrange in the HP films) in Wild Target and along with his other completed film, Cherrybomb, also due out in 2009, Grint is becoming the kind of working actor that many teen stars dream about. He is steadily building himself a solid career and interested in the next role. Grint will have at least these 3 films out next year including Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince. Look for Rupert to be everywhere.