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26Oct2009

Monday film news roundup: Ricky Gervais to host Golden Globes; 'Paranormal Activity 2'?

Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7:19PM | By

• Funny man Ricky Gervais will host the 67th annual Golden Globes Jan. 17. The folks at NBC suggested a host may boost the show, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association agreed. Gervais most recently starred in "The Invention of Lying." By the way, look for Globes nominees December 15.

• Ron Livingston is the latest to join Zach Galifianakis, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Lucy Punch in Jay Roach's upcoming "Dinner for Schmucks," a remake of Francis Veber's popular 1998 comedy "Le diner de cons." Livingston recently starred in "The Time Traveler's Wife." (Variety)

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Julianne Hough added to 'Footloose' cast

Friday, June 19, 2009 at 10:26PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Julianne Hough will join Chace Crawford in Paramount Pictures' upcoming Kenny Ortega-directed remake of the 1984 musical "Footloose."

"Footloose" will mark Hough's first major big-screen gig. Her small-screen credits include "Dancing with the Stars" and "Entertainment Tonight."

Zac Efron was originally attached to star in the remake, but he later dropped out. I guess the "High School Musical" star's had enough of teen dancing for a while.

The original "Footloose" was directed by Herbert Ross and starred Kevin Bacon and Sarah Jessica Parker. The flick followed a city boy who moves to a small town where rock music and energetic dance moves are not appreciated.

"Footloose" will start shooting early next year, with a release currently set for June 2010. (Source: Variety)

Paramount speeds up Zac Efron's 'Footloose'

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 3:32PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Now that “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” is ruling the global box office, Paramount is already developing the next musical for Zac Efron.

Variety says the studio hopes to begin production on “Footloose” early next year, which Kenny Ortega directing and Efron starring as the lead.

The project is a remake of the 1984 movie of the same title, and focuses on a city boy who stirs up a small town with his passion for rock music and energetic dancing.

The trade says Jon Hartmere wrote the screenplay, which “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” director Peter Sollett is rewriting.

Apparently, Efron will be getting quite the big check for his participation.

The original Herbert Ross-directed “Footloose” starred Kevin Bacon and picked up two Oscar nominations.

Efron, can next be seen in Burr Steer’s upcoming comedy “17 Again,” which is scheduled for release April 17, 2009.

Final word: Another musical, another remake. What is there left to say?