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
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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 ...
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!
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‘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
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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...
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‘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.
DVD Giveaway: "High School Musical 2"
THE DVD: High School Musical 2: 2-Disc Deluxe Dance Edition (released on DVD Sept. 23, 2008). Directed by Kenny Ortega, this fun flick catches up with the Wildcats as they head off for a summer of work and play at Lava Springs Country Club, owned by the family of Sharpay and Ryan Evans. [Official Site] [DVD Site]
BONUS FEATURES: Interactive Dance-Along; Deleted Scenes; Music Video: “All For One”; Making-Of Featurette; Cast Favorites: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette; On-Location Shoot; In the Kitchen: Set
Zac Efron to star in 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 on all three High School Musical movies and has hinted they will re-team for a remake of Footloose for bosses at Paramount.He says, "There's some genuine enthusiasm coming from the Paramount side. Comment on this Article
"It looks like there's a real good chance that this may be a movie that we're going to do next year,"Efron adds, "I'
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.
Director Kenny Ortega Talks 'High School Musical 3'
Next month, the seniors at East High will graduate from high school and embark on new adventures. High School Musical 3 will hit theaters on October 24th and is said to be the last HSM movie installment for the stars. Director Kenny Ortega is the man responsible for turning Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale into household names. This week, he talked to England's The Evening Post about his upcoming movie and could barely contain his excitement about it. Read on to find ou
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.
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
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 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, [...]
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
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.
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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
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
"Big Chill," "Airplane!" and "Footloose" casts reunite on "Today"
Here's an offer that movie fans can't resist: "Today" will reunite casts of three beloved films next week.
On Monday, it's a "Big Chill" get-together with William Hurt, Glenn Close, JoBeth Williams, Jeff Goldblum and Mary Kay Place. No Kevin Kline? Oh, no.
On Wednesday, it's an "Airplane!" gathering of Robert Hays, Peter Graves, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jill Whelan. No Julie Hagerty? Oh, no.
On Friday, it's a "Footloose" sentimental journey for Ke
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 [...]
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
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
Ask The Cast Of ‘High School Musical 3’ Anything! Submit Now!
They can sing. They can dance. They dominate television. And come October 24th, I think it’s pretty safe to say they’re going to do pretty well on the big screen. Yes, “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” is only weeks away. That’s “HSM3” to those of you in the know (I’m looking at all of you). So what do you want to know from this photogenic bunch? We’re talking to all of them very soon–the returning favorites and the newest additions.
All you h
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
