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A Character As Reliable As the Internet
12 November 2009 12:00 PM, PST | www.culturecatch.com | See recent CultureCatch news »
Undiscovered Gyrl
by Allison Burnett (Vintage)
The gimmick of e-mail novels was spawned about five minutes after the birth of e-mail itself. Blog novels? Every other new novelist these days is a blogger, or birthed their idea on a blog. Which is why Allison Burnett's new book, Undiscovered Gyrl, is actually so welcome. It doesn't use blogging as a gimmick, it uses it as a setting. Like London to Dickens, or the Mississippi River to Twain, that vague "place" we all inhabit known as cyberspace is where this book lives.
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- Ken Krimstein
Movie Review: “Fame”
28 September 2009 11:41 PM, PDT | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »
Seen on: September 28, 2009
The players: Director: Kevin Tancharoen, Writer: Allison Burnett, Cast: Kherington Payne, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Paul McGill, Asher Book, Kristy Flores
Facts of interest: Remake of the 1980 "Fame."
The plot: A bunch of youngsters try to survive four years at the prestigious New York City High School of Performing Arts.
Our thoughts: Sure, I’ll remember the name of this disappointing remake, but that’s about it already. I can’t say I’m surprised Kevin Tancharoen’s new version of the 1980 musical lacks energy and heart, and as forgettable as this film is, I also admit I didn’t find this big-screen experience to be as boring as I expected. »
- Franck Tabouring
Review: Fame
26 September 2009 10:55 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Before it became a veritable cottage industry – having spawned a six season TV series, an Off-Broadway production, multiple imitators and the current big screen remake – Fame meant one thing only: the 1980 Alan Parker film. And that’s as it should be, as Parker imbued his depiction of the struggles of students trying to make it at Manhattan’s grueling School of Performing Arts with an inimitable combination of poignant nostalgia and hard edged realism. In the current reworking, first time filmmaker Kevin Tancharoen goes, as the famous ballad sung by Irene Cara in the original says, “Out here on my own.” Let it never be said that he attempted to duplicate Parker’s work. Instead, he and screenwriter Allison Burnett reduce Christopher Gore’s original screenplay to shambles, turning it into a heavily stylized over-produced mess. This is not, in any sense, an accurate depiction of life at an arts school. It »
- Robert Levin
'Fame' falls on its face
25 September 2009 7:36 AM, PDT | Denver Movies Examiner | See recent Denver Movies Examiner news »
The latest take on Fame, an edgy ’80s construction built on perseverance through real-life hardships, has become filled with pleasant platitudes such as reaching for celestial bodies, overcoming mountains, never giving up hope and other slogans usually seen on office posters. It’s a frigid and empty drama built on teen clichés and faux-grit while set against a thumping urban beat.
Much like the 1980 original from Alan Parker, Kevin Tancharoen’s updated version strips away emotion and substance only to cram the film with sappy melodrama and see-thru grit. Besides the movie’s PG-rated slant (the original was rated-r) which is skewed towards the Disney/High School Musical crowd, the dismal writing from Allison Burnett and shoddy performances, sans Megan Mullally, Charles S. Dutton and Kelsey Grammer, bring the film down to a level of boredom not felt since the creation of the Venetian Waltz.
The teen cast represents each »
Review: ‘Fame’ is a busted move
25 September 2009 6:42 AM, PDT | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
The latest take on Fame, an edgy ’80s construction built on perseverance through real-life hardships, has become filled with pleasant platitudes such as reaching for celestial bodies, overcoming mountains, never giving up hope and other slogans usually seen on office posters. It’s a frigid and empty drama built on teen clichés and faux-grit while set against a thumping urban beat.
It’s like spotting a wiener dog wearing a pit-bull mask…but not nearly as cute.
Much like the 1980 original from Alan Parker, Kevin Tancharoen’s updated version strips away emotion and substance only to cram the film with sappy melodrama and see-thru grit. Besides the movie’s PG-rated slant (the original was rated-r) which is skewed towards the Disney/High School Musical crowd, the dismal writing from Allison Burnett and shoddy performances, sans Megan Mullally, Charles S. Dutton and Kelsey Grammer, bring the film down to a level »
- Erik Buckman
"Fame" Interviews with Cast Members Naturi Naughton and Asher Book
24 September 2009 3:15 PM, PDT | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Truth be told, Naturi Naughton will be one of the few breakout stars from the "Fame" reboot. She plays Denise, a classical pianist with a dream. Alongside her is Asher Book as Marco, a singer/actor wannabe.
Kevin Tencharoen makes his feature film debut as a director working from a script by Allison Burnett ("Untraceable," "Resurrecting the Champ").
In our interview, Naturi and Asher talked about:
*** Their involvement with the film
*** Their characters
*** Irene Cara and Debbie Allen
*** The remake's history
Here you go and have fun!
'Fame,' with Asher Book, Paul McGill, Naturi Naughton, Kay Panabaker, Kherington Payne, Collins Pennie, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle. Directed by Kevin Tancharoen, from a screenplay by Allison Burnett, based on the 1980 movie screenplay by Christopher Gore. 107 minutes. Rated PG for thematic material including teen drinking, a sexual situation and language. Several theaters. »
- Manny
The 9 Most Scathing Critical Responses to Fame
24 September 2009 2:00 PM, PDT | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »
My TV, my laptop, my bus stop: Fame's cast of unknowns keep popping into my life at the most unwanted moments, like celebrity-worshiping Jehovah's Witnesses encouraging me to examine their Fame pamphlets and perhaps sign up for a "Claim Your Fame" essay writing contest while I'm at it. Then there's that ubiquitous Coca-Cola-like logo, meant to evoke $$$/power/corporate backing/whatever, and suitable, like all religious iconography, to wear around my neck and ward off evils, like anonymity or being dropped from my label. Where was I? Oh right. Fame opens tomorrow. It hasn't screened for many outlets, but the reception from those for whom it has has been overwhelmingly negative. Here's the nine ugliest reactions to emerge so far.
9. "The 2009 version is pure hell - boring, redundant and talentless. In attempting to "reinvent" the original story, screenwriters Aline Brosh McKenna and Allison Burnett offer us the plot of "High School Musical »
New music video from ‘Fame’ is released: Makes sad people very happy
22 September 2009 9:32 AM, PDT | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
I have a confession to make. I’m looking forward to Fame. There I said it.
The “reinvention” of the 1980 film by the same name, Fame hits theaters on September 25th and is directed by Kevin Tancharoen (Britney Spears Live from Miami) and written by Allison Burnett (Resurrecting the Champ).
While you wait for the film to open, check out this music video clip featuring the film’s stars Naturi Naughton, So You Think You Dance’s Kherington Payne, Collins Pennie and Kay Panabaker.
“Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame…the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, »
- Erik Buckman
Allison Burnett Set for Inside Out Girl
25 August 2009 6:26 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Allison Burnett has signed on to adapt a feature version of "Inside Out Girl," Tish Cohen's novel centered on a romance between single parents for producer Steven Pearl.
According to Variety, Cohen's novel centers on Rachel, the divorced publisher of Perfect Parent magazine, who's raising a rebellious teenage daughter and 12-year-old son. She meets a widowed lawyer, who is dealing with his daughter's learning disorder.
No production date has been set.
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Fame – Complete Soundtrack Track Listing
25 August 2009 5:42 PM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
It’s here. You shall remember it’s name. It’s name is Fame. The big question is, what will be the hit from the soundtrack?
You can listen to the whole album at Music.aol.com on their main page for the whole week. Enjoy.
Here is the news release and below is the complete soundtrack listing.
Lakeshore Entertainment, Lakeshore Records and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer are proud to present the soundtrack from the 21st century reinvention of the 1980 Oscar®-winning movie classic, Fame. Set for release on August 25 via Lakeshore Records Fame was produced by Grammy-nominated soundtrack album producers Brian McNelis and Skip Williamson with Eric Craig. The record teams world-renowned songwriters and producers with the stars of the movie on fresh recordings of the classic tracks along with exciting new songs from the film, due in theatres September 25.
Set in the intensely competitive atmosphere of New York City’s prestigious School of Performing Arts, »
- Jeff Bayer
Lohan Too 'Jaded' To Play Sexually Curious Teen
19 August 2009 12:16 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Lindsay Lohan has been snubbed for a new film role about a sexually curious teen - after producers ruled the troubled star is too "jaded" to play the part.
The actress has struggled to reclaim a top spot at the box-office since 2004's Mean Girls, and her promising career has been marred by a string of drink driving charges and allegations of excess boozing and partying.
Just last week (begs10Aug09) Lohan denied reports her on/off lesbian lover Samantha Ronson staged an intervention to confront the star about her alleged drug abuse, brushing the reports off as "weird".
And writer Allison Burnett has now revealed he's passed up the actress as a prospect in a movie adaptation of his novel Undiscovered Gyrl, about a teen blogging about her sexual coming-of-age - because of Lohan's troubled past.
Burnett tells U.S. magazine Ok!, "(Lohan) is a wonderful actress, but her fame and baggage would only work against her." »
"Jaded" Lindsay Lohan Loses Another Movie Role
19 August 2009 6:23 AM, PDT | Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news »
Lindsay Lohan just can't catch a break! Lohan missed out on yet another movie role because of her "jaded" past and all her baggage. Lindsay wanted the lead role in a movie adaption of the novel Undiscovered Gyrl, a movie about a teen blogging about her sexual coming-of-age, but writer Allison Burnett admits she passed on Lohan because she's too "jaded." Burnett tells U.S. magazine Ok!, "(Lohan) is a wonderful actress, but her fame and baggage would only work against her." Lindsay needs to hire a crisis management crew to help her get her career... »
Fame Is Gonna' Live Forever- September 25
23 July 2009 2:47 AM, PDT | HollywoodNorthReport.com | See recent HollywoodNorthReport.com news »
Fame is the new musical feature, remaking the 1980 film of the same title, directed by Kevin Tancharoen and written by Allison Burnett. Premise follows a young group of actors, singers, dancers and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts. "...In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion will be put to the test. In addition to their artistic goals, they have to deal with everything that goes along with high school, a tumultuous time full of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romance and self-discovery. As each student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they'll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed. With the love and support of their friends and fellow artists, they'll find out who amongst them will achieve fame..." Fame will be released by MGM, September 25. Sneak Peek the official Fame trailer. »
Dance Musical 'Fame' Welcomes Its Trailer
16 June 2009 8:12 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Yahoo! Movies has debuted a brand new trailer for "Fame". More than two minutes long, the promotional video focuses on featuring the struggles, both personally and professionally, a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists face when they are trying to make their dreams come true at a New York City school where any dream is possible.
An updated version of the 1980 musical, "Fame" follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at New York City High School of Performing Arts as they are given a chance to live out their dreams. But, in an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion will be put to the test and they will discover who among them will achieve fame.
Starring Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, Paul McGill as Kevin, Naturi Naughton as Denise, Kay Panabaker as Jenny, »
- AceShowbiz.com
"Fame" - 2 posters added from the musical incarnation.
3 April 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
There are two posters in from Lakeshore Entertainment and MGM's "Fame" remake. Kevin Tancharoen, helmer of TV's "Dancelife" series, directs from the writing by Aline Brosh McKenna and Allison Burnett. The film stars Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, Paul McGill as Kevin, Naturi Naughton as Denise, Kay Panabaker as Jenny, Kherington Payne as Alice, Collins Pennie as Malik, Walter Perez as Victor, and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle as Joy. Their instructors include Debbie Allen as Principal Simms, Charles S. Dutton as Alvin Dowd, Kelsey Grammer as Joel Cranston, Megan Mullally as Fran Rowan, and Bebe Neuwirth as Lynn Kraft. The Posters: (See more images in the gallery) A reinvention of the original Oscar®-winning hit film, Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, »
"Fame" - 2 posters added from the musical incarnation.
3 April 2009 12:32 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
There are two posters in from Lakeshore Entertainment and MGM's "Fame" remake. Kevin Tancharoen, helmer of TV's "Dancelife" series, directs from the writing by Aline Brosh McKenna and Allison Burnett. The film stars Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, Paul McGill as Kevin, Naturi Naughton as Denise, Kay Panabaker as Jenny, Kherington Payne as Alice, Collins Pennie as Malik, Walter Perez as Victor, and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle as Joy. Their instructors include Debbie Allen as Principal Simms, Charles S. Dutton as Alvin Dowd, Kelsey Grammer as Joel Cranston, Megan Mullally as Fran Rowan, and Bebe Neuwirth as Lynn Kraft... »
"Fame" - 2 posters added from the musical incarnation.
3 April 2009 12:32 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
There are two posters in from Lakeshore Entertainment and MGM's "Fame" remake. Kevin Tancharoen, helmer of TV's "Dancelife" series, directs from the writing by Aline Brosh McKenna and Allison Burnett. The film stars Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, Paul McGill as Kevin, Naturi Naughton as Denise, Kay Panabaker as Jenny, Kherington Payne as Alice, Collins Pennie as Malik, Walter Perez as Victor, and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle as Joy. Their instructors include Debbie Allen as Principal Simms, Charles S. Dutton as Alvin Dowd, Kelsey Grammer as Joel Cranston, Megan Mullally as Fran Rowan, and Bebe Neuwirth as Lynn Kraft... »
First Teaser Trailer of 'Fame' Dancing Its Way Out
2 April 2009 7:52 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Moviefone has got its hands on the first teaser trailer of Kevin Tancharoen-directed "Fame". While the scenes shown do not share much of the storylines or the main characters, the teaser still exhibits some of the musical numbers to be seen. Opened with a footage of Naturi Naughton's Denise singing in front of a piano, the teaser moves on displaying also some of the dancing choreographies.
An updated version of the 1980 musical, "Fame" follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts as they are given a chance to live out their dreams. But, in an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion will be put to the test and they will discover who among them will achieve fame.
Starring Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, »
- AceShowbiz.com
New "Fame" embedded clip - Meet the cast of the new musical!
4 March 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See a new "meet the cast" featurette from MGM's remake of the Oscar®-winning musical "Fame," starring Kelsey Grammer, Kay Panabaker, Megan Mullally, Naturi Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Debbie Allen, Johanna E. Braddy, Collins Pennie and Michael Hyatt. Fame is directed Kevin Tancharoen ("Dancelife") from the screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna ("The Devil Wears Prada") and Allison Burnett ("Untraceable") by set to open on September 25th this year. The player above will be update as more "Fame" video content becomes available. Just embed and check back for more as time passes. What's it about? A reinvention of the original Oscar®-winning hit film, Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their »
New "Fame" embedded clip - Meet the cast of the new musical!
3 March 2009 11:32 PM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See a new "meet the cast" featurette from MGM's remake of the Oscar®-winning musical "Fame," starring Kelsey Grammer, Kay Panabaker, Megan Mullally, Naturi Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Debbie Allen, Johanna E. Braddy, Collins Pennie and Michael Hyatt. Fame is directed Kevin Tancharoen ("Dancelife") from the screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna ("The Devil Wears Prada") and Allison Burnett ("Untraceable") by set to open on September 25th this year. »
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