11/28-30/2008 Chicago, IL: Century Centre Theatre And as she got off the phone I swear I heard her say, Bye bye Bruce, Bruce 12/12/2008 Seattle, WA: Varsity Bruce argues with Ted Raimi about the cliche ending and turns it into a happy ending, which involves Bruce and Kelly married, living in a nice house with their son, Jeff, who is accepted into Harvard University. It had a theatrical release in October 2008,[1] followed by DVD and Blu-ray releases on February 10, 2009.[2]. In the mining town of Gold Lick, Oregon, Jeff (Taylor Sharpe), a young fan of B-movie actor Bruce Campbell, and his friend Clayton (Logan Martin) go out to a cemetery to meet two girls, Big Debbie (Ariel Badenhop) and Little Debbie (Ali Akay). I can hear him calling Bruce, Bruce 430 N. Midvale Blvd Berkeley, CA 94704 It was roughly a year ago that it screened to CineVegas film fest attendees. My Name Is Bruce is a 2007 American comedy horror film directed, co-produced by, and starring B-movie cult actor Bruce Campbell. Guan Di then also comes back to life, and at the last minute, as revealed, the whole scenario was a movie. I said it plain as clear as day She called me Bruce, Bruce I can hear her calling Bruce, Bruce I can hear her calling Bruce, Bruce I can hear her My name is Rick I'm gonna stick it to ya babe. Cult film and TV star Bruce Campbell (Burn Notice) lampoons his own B-movie legacy with My Name is Bruce, an agreeably goofy horror-comedy which pits him--well, a version of him, anyway--against a malevolent Asian spirit in order to save a die-hard fan. To rescue Jeff, they both drive to the old cemetery, in which they set up dynamite at the mausoleum and try to lure Guan Di inside with one of Jeff's cardboard cut-outs of Bruce, for which Guan Di does not fall. Although Sam Raimi, with whom Bruce frequently collaborates, is not involved with this production, much of the film is in the vein of the Evil Dead series. He has a restraining order placed upon him by his ex-wife, Cheryl (Ellen Sandweiss), and finds that his "surprise birthday present" from Mills was just a singing prostitute named Kasey (Janelle Farber). Confronted by a monster that’s not a guy in a rubber suit, and with the blood of innocents on his hands, Bruce abandons the harsh reality of Gold Lick for the sanctity of his former, artificial life. She called me Bruce, Bruce 426 N. Water St. And it just won't let me be Portland, OR 97205 But Jeff’s scheme goes horribly wrong when his hero, known more for fighting directors than mythical warriors, haphazardly leads the town in battle against Guan-Di. I can hear him Parts of the old building doubled for everything from a strip club to a space outpost. 12/13-14/2008 Portland, OR: Fox Theatre (AKA Fox Tower 10) The two kicked around ideas for My Name is Bruce and pitched it to the actor himself at a fun meeting in ’04, and the script was born. Making a film in a small town can be a challenge, mostly because of the lack of local “talent,” but casting in southern Oregon was a pleasant surprise. She just smiled and said "all right" We beefed it up so it could go into the theaters. As part of a running gag, an Italian painter (also played by Ted Raimi) constantly repaints the population sign every time someone dies, including himself. He asked me my name you know I told him 1320 Lagoon, Avenue The script was adapted by Milton Freewater, Jr., and the art was by Cliff Richards. Tickets for the show sold out in less than two minutes, breaking the previous Alamo ticket sellout record, which was also set by a Bruce Campbell appearance at the theater in 1998. Writer Mark Verheiden has been friends with Mike since their formative years in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. Last.fm Music | Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. / All rights reserved. Bruce is then called by Jeff, who informs him that he is going to take on Guan Di alone in spite of Bruce's retreat. I can hear her 651 Medford Center Chicago, IL 60657 I can hear her 2828 N Clark St The inbred community has to find a solution so Jeff (Taylor Sharpe), the sole survivor of a deadly Guan-Di encounter, takes it upon himself to kidnap his idol, Bruce Campbell (Bruce Campbell), star of countless B-movie horror films, and recruit him to be their local savior. Bruce Campbell has a message for ya'! Post production sound was provided by Oregon Sound Recording. Frankenstein. 12/18/2008 Berkeley, CA: California Theatre Madison, WI 53705, 12/5-7/2008 Minneapolis, MN:Lagoon Theatre One positive review came from Nick Rogers of Suite101.com, saying, "My Name is Bruce won't give you sugar, baby. I can hear her calling Bruce, Bruce Just the other night Land Mind also provided a green screen stage to shoot numerous visual effects sequences With the help of materials from local ranchers and dead trees from Bruce’s property, George Costello (Production Designer) supervised the construction of a custom “back lot” that would provide the town of Gold Lick, Oregon. [5][6], Richardson said that a sequel, titled My Name is Still Bruce, is in the works. ", The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on February 10, 2009. Bruce meets Jeff, who kidnaps Campbell and takes him to Gold Lick in hopes that his hero can save the town from Guan Di. It is now available for purchase on DVD and Blu-ray disk. As residents of Oregon, Mike and Bruce took advantage of the state’s new rebate program to stimulate film production, and set up shop in Medford in the spring of ’06. Minneapolis, MN 55408 Would think I was him it's like saying green is blue Bruce then finds out that it is all real and flees Gold Lick, angering the townspeople, disappointing Kelly, and upsetting Jeff. Awww wait a minute man, who do you think I am? 'We did our shoot, put it in the can and the studio that financed it liked it so much they gave us more money to do a second shoot. Bruce returns to his caravan to find that everyone, including his own dog, hates him a lot. 2113 Kittredge Street (Between Oxford and Shattuck) [3] The title for the second film has since been changed to Bruce vs. A trailer was released for the film, as well, and is available on various websites. In his ramshackle desert trailer, Bruce resumes the daily grind of genre sequels, poor housekeeping and cheap whiskey, but a gut-wrenching call from his biggest fan, Jeff - now forced to take on Guan-Di alone - prompts the actor to re-evaluate his destiny. Ben and Butch McCain (Biodome, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) came to Bruce’s attention while promoting a film 20 years ago in Oklahoma City. Nearby  Ashland is home to one of the largest Shakespeare festivals in the country, so actors were plentiful, but they were all working. Guan-di (Jamie Peck), the Chinese god of war and protector of the dead, has been unleashed by cemetery desecrating teenagers to protect the graves of Chinese miners lost in a deadly cave-in of yesteryear. '"[3], For the week of November 12, 2008, My Name is Bruce took in $18,777 from its showing at the Sunshine Theater in New York.[4]. Image Gallery - Cast, Crew, Behind the Scenes. Situated in a fertile valley, Medford has a long history of pear production, and is the home of Harry & David. [11], "My Name Is Bruce Finally Hitting Theaters in October! The deadly demon’s mission is to eradicate all those who transgressed against the tomb (relatives included), which is virtually the entire population of Gold Lick. 4329 University Way NE After the movie ends, Bruce asks, "What could be a better ending than that?