Fame
Cast & Crew
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Director
Kevin Tancharoen -
Producer
David Dinerstein -
Producer
Gary Lucchesi -
Producer
Mark Canton -
Producer
Tom Rosenberg
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Marco
Asher Book -
Rosie
Kristy Flores -
Neil Baczynsky
Paul Iacono -
Kevin
Paul McGill -
Denise
Naturi Naughton
Synopsis
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 dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work. - In Theaters September 25th, 2009. 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 else 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… The cast includes 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. -In Theaters September 25th, 2009.
Latest Updates
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Kherington Payne is Dancing her way to ‘Fame’
Published on: September 22, 2009
By Shannon Nystedt
movieset.com
Remakes have always been tricky business. Any new work based on a fan-favorite classic is going to have a-lot to live up too, so that’s why director Kevin Tancharoen’s verson is being billed as a “re-imagining” of the source. While this Fame still touches on the same themes and high energy performances, the novelty may have worn off a bit, especially in this age of reality TV equivalents American Idol and more resonantly, So You Think You Can Dance, a program that co-star Kherington Payne is more than a little bit familiar with.
“…I think we had to take a different approach than the original did,” says Payne, who herself was a top 10 finalist and fan favourite on So You Think You Can Dance last year. “The world of the performing arts isn’t as secret as it was when the first film was released. Things have changed so our Fame is a fresh perspective...”
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NEW Trailer to this year's most anticipated musical 'Fame'
Published on: June 18, 2009
It's the much anticipated sneak-peek trailer to Fame, the remake of the 1980 favorite.
A story about performers whose abilities transcend the shallow, fifteen-minute idea of celebrity, 'Fame' explodes with music and dance and showcases a cast of real-life triple threats whose artistic abilities mirror the expertise of their characters.
The cast includes 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 flick isn't arriving in theaters until September 25th, 2009, so in the mean time,check out two and a half minutes of artsy hopeful passion!
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'Fame' chooses five
Published on: December 1, 2008
Megan Mullally, Kelsey Grammer, Charles S. Dutton, Bebe Neuwirth and Debbie Allen have been tenured.
The quintet has been chosen to fill out the administrative and teaching roles in MGM and Lakeshore Entertainment's remake of "Fame." Choreographer Kevin Tancharoen will direct the reinvention of the 1980 musical about a group of dancers, singers, actors and artists trying to survive four gruel¬ing years at the prestigious New York City High School of Performing Arts.
Allison Burnett and Aline Brosh McKenna wrote the updated screenplay.
Gary Lucchesi and Tom Rosenberg of Lakeshore are producing the $25 million project along with Mark Canton; vp production Becky Sloviter is overseeing the film, which has scheduled a Sept. 25 release date, for the studio.
"This picture is a celebration, a testament to people pursuing their dreams, so we set out to find talented actors who could both convincingly instruct onscreen and also inspire audiences," MGM Worldwide Motion Picture Group chairman Mary Parent said.
All five actors have noteworthy performing arts backgrounds. Mullally, who will play a voice instructor, graduated from the School of American Ballet; Grammer, who will play an orchestra conductor, attended Juilliard; Dutton, who will play an acting teacher, went to the Yale School of Drama; and Neuwirth, who will play a dance teacher, has won two Tonys.
And Allen, who played dance teacher Lydia Grant in the original film, will appear in the updated version as Principal Simms.
"This dynamic group of actors all have esteemed backgrounds in the performing arts," Rosenberg said. "They will give 'Fame' the authenticity and energy it deserves."
The student cast includes Kristy Flores, Paul Iacono, Paul McGill, Naturi Naughton and Kay Panabaker.
Mullally is represented by Gersh and Untitled Entertainment. Grammer is repped by CAA. Dutton is repped by Paradigm and Marsh Entertainment. Neuwirth is repped by ICM. Allen is repped by Paradigm.
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