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'Rocky Horror' TV Remake In Works At Fox With Gail Berman & Kenny Ortega
Deadline | Hollywood ^ | April 10, 2015 | Nellie Andreeva

Posted on 04/10/2015 3:27:11 PM PDT by EveningStar

As we mark the 40th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fox is prepping a remake of the cult classic. The two-hour taped event special, which is in development with a cast-contingent order, is executive produced by Gail Berman of The Jackal Group; the 1975 movie's producer Lou Adler; and Kenny Ortega, who is set to direct and choreograph. Fox 21 TV Studios is producing.

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TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: cultclassic; fox; fox21; gailberman; kennyortega; louadler; reimagining; remake; rockyhorror; television; tv; tvremake
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To: EveningStar

A milestone in mainstreaming the queering of America. Which doesn’t lack for fans on this thread.


41 posted on 04/10/2015 6:35:09 PM PDT by Romulus
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To: Romulus

I tend to agree, it came out right at the time Glam Music (David Bowie) was becoming popular as well.


42 posted on 04/10/2015 6:36:08 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: EveningStar

I think this sounds great.

Enjoyed the original, and I’m looking forward to the remake.

Kudos to Fox for this.


43 posted on 04/10/2015 6:38:02 PM PDT by Cringing Negativism Network (http://www.census.gov/foreign-tradebalance/c5700.html)
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To: EveningStar

They never ask the question, “Why was this movie popular, and with who?”

It was not mainstream popular. Even though it had a small budget, about $1.2 million, its initial run was mediocre, at best, but because it was based on the stage production, it worked as a crossover, staying alive in limited release.

Then it was discovered by its dedicated audience.

Teens caught up in the adolescent confusion about sexual/social inhibition, anxiety, and license. It made them a *little* uncomfortable with ideas about androgyny, heterosexuality and homosexuality; but it did so in the context of what looked like a high school quality stage production musical.

In other words, it had lots of elements that teens like, it looked like the actors were having fun and partying, and perhaps most of all, they were watching it in an audience of their peers.

So, how do you do a remake of that?


44 posted on 04/10/2015 6:39:17 PM PDT by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("Don't compare me to the almighty, compare me to the alternative." -Obama, 09-24-11)
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To: Neidermeyer

You bring your knees in tight.
But it’s the pelvic thrust.
They really drive you insane.
Let’s do the Time Warp again.
Let’s do the Time Warp again.


45 posted on 04/10/2015 6:55:23 PM PDT by Patriot Babe
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To: EveningStar

Sorry the originals are always the best. Now who can play Tim Curry’s role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter? The only person who I can see playing that role is Obama. =)


46 posted on 04/10/2015 6:57:58 PM PDT by Patriot Babe
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To: EveningStar

Taped events for TV are just filmed stage performances without an audience. “The Sound of Music” and “Peter Pan” lacked dynamics and energy and fell flat as a result. I’ll expect very little from this latest attempt.


47 posted on 04/10/2015 6:58:05 PM PDT by Chris Shugart Uncommon Sense
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To: Uncle Miltie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg-vgGuTD8A


48 posted on 04/10/2015 7:10:06 PM PDT by Patriot Babe
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To: Patriot Babe

49 posted on 04/10/2015 7:44:08 PM PDT by moehoward
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To: Hillarys Gate Cult
Yeah, Curry projects "something" off-putting in all of his roles.

Didn't know if it was acting or his natural personality.

I remember reading that Kristin Scott Thomas was so into her character all the time, even off hours during the filming of "Gosford Park", that she ended up apologizing to cast and crew when somebody told her (one way or another).

Perhaps Curry is the same way?

50 posted on 04/10/2015 7:51:19 PM PDT by Calvin Locke
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To: Calvin Locke

Surprised Curry was in “The Hunt for Red October.”


51 posted on 04/10/2015 7:51:55 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Patriot Babe
Now who can play Tim Curry’s role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter?

How about the Mayor of Chicago.

52 posted on 04/10/2015 7:53:13 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

OMG ROFL ROFL I didn’t even thought about her. Infact, Rahm looks like Tim Curry in that photo - perfect!


53 posted on 04/10/2015 8:19:46 PM PDT by Patriot Babe
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To: tbw2

FWIW, They were engaged, not married.


54 posted on 04/10/2015 10:29:44 PM PDT by chaosagent (Remember, no matter how you slice it, forbidden fruit still tastes the sweetest!)
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To: Patriot Babe

Next to “Cool Hand Luke”, that may be my favorite movie to watch.


55 posted on 04/11/2015 1:15:42 AM PDT by ansel12 (Palin--Mr President, the only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke.)
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To: EveningStar

It was fun. I have it on CD (both American and British versions) and break it out about once a year.


56 posted on 04/11/2015 4:39:27 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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