Question 1

Why does this 1998 film have multiple titles in different countries?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'The Hairy Bird', but Miramax found that offensive and released it as 'All I Wanna Do' in the US. In Canada and the UK it's 'Strike!', while Australia kept the original title.

Question 2

What was the controversial distribution history of this film?

Accepted Answer

Miramax acquired it but gave it no publicity and limited release in 1998. Director Sarah Kernochan later paid for a one-week New York screening herself, and Disney eventually released it straight-to-video.

Question 3

Which actresses were originally cast but left the project before filming?

Accepted Answer

Christina Ricci and Anna Paquin were originally attached to star as Odie and Verena. Ricci left for an adult role, recommending Gaby Hoffmann. Paquin then left too, and Kirsten Dunst took her role.

Question 4

What real-life connection did two cast members share?

Accepted Answer

Monica Keena and Merritt Wever were actual classmates at LaGuardia High School in New York City before appearing together in this film.

Question 5

Who was the director's original choice for the role of Snake?

Accepted Answer

Director Sarah Kernochan originally wanted Milo Ventimiglia for Snake, but producers requested Vincent Kartheiser, who ultimately got the role.

Question 6

Why does this 1998 film have multiple titles like 'The Hairy Bird' and 'Strike!'?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'The Hairy Bird', but Miramax found it too offensive as it alludes to male genitalia, so they released it as 'All I Wanna Do' in the US. In Canada and the UK it's 'Strike!', while Australia kept the original title.

Question 7

What was the controversial distribution history of this film involving Miramax and Harvey Weinstein?

Accepted Answer

Miramax acquired the film and Harvey Weinstein wanted it made more male-friendly, promising 2,000 US theaters. Instead, they gave it no publicity and limited 1998 release mostly in Canada. The director later self-funded a NYC screening.

Question 8

Which famous actresses were originally attached to star but left the project before filming?

Accepted Answer

Christina Ricci and Anna Paquin were originally attached to play Odie and Verena. Ricci left for an adult role, recommending Gaby Hoffmann. Paquin then left wanting to work with Ricci, so Kirsten Dunst got Paquin's role.

Question 9

What real-life connection did two cast members have before appearing in this film?

Accepted Answer

Monica Keena and Merritt Wever were real-life classmates at LaGuardia High School in New York City before appearing in this film together.

Question 10

Who was originally wanted for the role of Snake before Vincent Kartheiser was cast?

Accepted Answer

Director Sarah Kernochan originally wanted Milo Ventimiglia for the role of Snake, but producers requested Vincent Kartheiser instead, who ultimately got the part.

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