Kenny Ortenga Asked to 'Re-imagine' Footloose
Kenny Ortega is Paramount's favourite to helm the remake of eighties musical Footloose wanting the director to 're-imagine' the movie.The High School Musical director looks like he will be sticking with the musical format for a while longer as will actor Zac Efron who is tipped to star in the film as Ren.Efron made his name in the High School Musical franchise, that hits the big screen for the first time in a fortnight as well as starring in musical Hairspray last year. Comment on this Article As well

Kenny Ortega - Ortega Efron To Re-team For Footloose
Movie and music mogul Kenny Ortega has fuelled rumours he will team up with Zac Efron for a remake of the 1984 movie FOOTLOOSE. The director has already worked with Efron ...

High School star 'in 80s remake'
High School Musical director Kenny Ortega says Zac Efron is close to starring in a new version of classic 80s film Footloose.

Kenny, Zac and Vanessa Talk to ‘The Daily Telegraph’
Kenny Ortega, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens all sat down with "The Daily Telegraph" to talk about the "High School Musical 3" London premiere. Zac is wearing the same shirt that he wore in his GMTV interview. Just thought you would like to know that tidbit of information, lol. This movie is so HUGE it’s not even funny! Technorati Tags: Zac Efron interview,Vanessa Hudgens interview,Kenny Ortega,the daily telegraph,high school musical 3 senior year,high school musical 3 londo

‘HSM3′ Cast Talks About Director Kenny Ortega
The cast of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" talk about working with director Kenny Ortega. It’s a behind-the-scenes look into the movie and it’s apparent that the stars of the show adore Mr. Ortega. Here’s what the cast members have to say about him. Monique Coleman, "Watching him work…I feel so lucky." Vanessa Hudgens, "Without Kenny Ortega, [...]

‘HSM3′ Cast Talks About Director Kenny Ortega
Written by Julie The cast of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" talk about working with director Kenny Ortega. It’s a behind-the-scenes look into the movie and it’s apparent that the stars of the show adore Mr. Ortega. Here’s what the cast members have to say about him. Monique Coleman, "Watching him work…I... Original story at feedproxy.google.com . View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxx

‘High School Musical 3′ London Premiere Highlights
This is an awesome video which gives you some of the best highlights from the High School Musical 3 London premiere. The cast, as well as Kenny Ortega, were blown away by the madness of the premiere and all of the fans that showed up. Zac Efron, Corbin Bleu, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Jemma McKenzie-Brown were all interviewed on the red carpet. They talk about how big and better the musical numbers are and how much fun they all had working together again. Kenny Ortega said, "There is defini

High School Musical - Ortega Tried To Keep Efron Hudgens Apart
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL director Kenny Ortega never planned for Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens to play onscreen lovers - but he couldn't keep the pair apart. Ortega admits ...

Ortega hopes to remake 'Footloose'
High School Musical director Kenny Ortega reveals that he is in talks to remake Footloose.

Zac Efron Considered Perfect for 'Footloose' Remake
Helmer Kenny Ortega reveals his wish to team up with his 'High School Musical 3' star if the 1984 Kevin Bacon-starring film were to be re-imagined.

Ortega tried to keep Efron + Hudgens apart
High School Musical director Kenny Ortega never planned for Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens to play onscreen lovers - but he couldn't keep the pair apart. Ortega admits he never envisaged the pair - who are real life lovers - taking on the roles as Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez in his movie musical franchise, but was overwhelmed by their instant chemistry. He says, "We tried to separate them and try them with other partners but it didn't work. The magic was already there between them. "Life imitates art.

Zac Efron Injures Himself On The Set Of "High School Musical 3"
Zac Efron injured himself while shooting "High School Musical 3: Senior Year." The 20-year-old actor - who plays basketball player Troy Bolton in the Disney franchise - admits he "ate it" while filming a scene where he danced in a revolving hallway. View Photos [71] View Profile View All News He said: "We had always talked about doing a scene in a revolving setting and then one day I walked in and there was a revolving hallway. It was like a square inside a big hamster wheel. I got there and

Footloose remake gains director?
The director of the High School Musical films says that he's been asked to remake Footloose next year and he also revealed who is likely to be the lead to replace the iconic role made famous by Kevin Bacon, and really it's not a surprise. It appears that Paramount are keen on the idea, as is director and possible lead. Kenny Ortega is a producer, choreographer and the director on the High School Musical films and was speaking to BBC's Newsbeat about High School Musical 3: S

Zac Efron Won’t Make More High School Musical Films
The 20-year-old actor, who shot to international fame playing the role of Troy, the school basketball star, but has decided it is “time to grow up”. The Disney films, which is described as a cross between Grease and Fame, have been a phenomenal hit and won Zac Efron the adoration of teenage girls across the world. Thousands of screaming fans turned out to greet him when he arrived at the London premiere of High School Musical with co-star and girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens, 19, who plays his high

Kenny Ortega Talks About Zac, Vanessa and High School Musical 3
Kenny Ortega recently sat down with to talk with a UK newspaper about High School Musical 3. The parts in particular that stood out for me were: Q: You’re surely not saying that Troy and Gabriella are going to split up? Kenny: [Laughs] That’s the question: what’s going to happen to them next? But in the meantime, [...]

Kenny Ortega Never Envisioned Zac and Vanessa as HSM Couple
High School Musical creator Kenny Ortega said he never envisioned Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens taking on the roles of Troy Bolton and Gabrielle Montez. Why did he end up choosing them? He said he was overwhelmed by their chemistry. Ortega says, "We tried to separate them and try them with other partners but it didn’t work. The magic was already there between them. "Life imitates art. When Zac and Vanessa first auditioned for me they didn’t know each other. "But the chemistry

Celebrities Come Together for ‘Don’t Vote! PSA’
Can you spot all the celebs? Amy Adams, Tatyana Ali, will.i.am, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Bacon, Maria Bello, Halle Berry, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Connolly, Courteney Cox, Ellen DeGeneres, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jaime Foxx, Jonah Hill, Djimon Hounsou, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Kiedis, Ashton Kutcher, Adam Levine, Laura Linney, Eva Longoria, Tobey Maguire, Demi Moore, Esai Morales, Natalie Portman, Giovanni [...]

Tina Fey gets big bucks to pen book - Kevin Bacon working on ‘John Wilkes Booth’
Tina Fey is a hot hot commodity in Hollywood and she has now signed an exclusive book deal - after her recent Emmy triumph sparked a bidding war between the world’s leading publishers. The 30 ROCK creator swept the board at the Primetime Emmy Awards last month (Sep08), picking up gongs for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress. Publishers soon realized the prospects of having Fey on their roster and began a bidding war. Fey has now signed with publisher the Little, Brown Book Group, in a

Every Hollywood Celebrity Ever Encourages Americans: “Don’t Vote”
The following video was just forwarded to me by a highly political friend of mine who is totally “In the know.” It’s a video, released today, featuring a slew of A-List celebrities encouraging you NOT to vote. And then they’re all “JK!” The video is worth watching for the Friends joke alone. Also, if Leo Dicaps doesn’t get an Oscar for the 7-second speech that occurs at 4:16… I don’t even know what to say to you. Amy Adams, will.i.am, Jennife

Watch it: Leonardo, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry & More Urge You to Vote!
The clip stars the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Kevin Bacon, Jonah Hill, Sarah Silverman, my friend D's boyfriend, will.i.am, and so many more, stressing the importance of getting your voice heard in November's presidential election. The deadline for voter registration is soon (depending on where you live), so if you haven't gotten your place in line, watch this video and do what they say. You''ll thank them for it later. October 2

Kevin Bacon set for “The Booths.”
“The Booths” will revolve around actor-brothers Edwin, Junius Brutus Jr. and John Wilkes Booth and their dysfunctional relationship in the years prior to Lincoln’s assassination. Kevin Bacon will executive produce the show. John Wilkes Booth was the son of British Shakespearean actor Junius Brutus Booth and actress Mary Ann Holmes. John Wilkes Booth eventually became a rabid defender of the South and clashed with his brother Edwin. The three brothers performed together just once, in a Ne

'HSM' Director Tried To Keep Efron & Hudgens Apart
High School Musical director Kenny Ortega never planned for Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens to play onscreen lovers - but he couldn't keep the pair apart. Ortega admits he never envisaged the pair - who are real life lovers - taking on the roles as Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez in his movie musical franchise, but was overwhelmed by their instant chemistry. He says, "We tried to separate them and try them with other partners but it didn't work. The magic was already there between them. Life imitates a

Zac Efron Fan Attack “High School Musical 3″ London Premiere
A bespectled fan created quite a stir at the London premiere of High School Musical 3 on Wednesday night when the unidentified man lunged through the crowd and tried to steal a lock of Zac Efron’s hair! 1 Comments, add yours What's Hot at PopCrunch? One Response to “Zac Efron Fan Attack “High School Mu

Zac Efron… Real Or Waxed??
High School Musical star Zac Efron is the latest celebrity to get waxed at the famous Madame Tussauds in London. I’m shocked to see Zac’s wax figure looks more natural than the real thing… not to mention it has less makeup on!! Madame Tussauds’ description: Zac Efron: Loved across the globe for his role as Troy Bolton in the popular High School musical films, the hot star will hang out in a locker-room set where you’ll be able to get right up close, before ‘shooting hoops’ alongside him a