Fame

A little over a month ago I got to visit the set of MGM’s remake of “Fame”. While I was a little nervous walking in as I didn’t know what to expect, I got to see director Kevin Tancharoen film part of the finale and also hear some of the music from the movie. After seeing what’s in store for audiences this fall when the movie gets released, I think MGM is going to do really well with this movie. For those that don’t know about “Fame”, it’s about a performing arts school in New York City and the movie follows a group of students over four years at the school. But instead of filling this movie with a cast of familiar faces, director Kevin Tancharoen has cast a lot of unknowns and this is going to be their big break….sort of like art imitating life. »

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Yahoo! Movies has debuted a brand new trailer for "Fame". More than two minutes long, the promotional video focuses on featuring the struggles, both personally and professionally, a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists face when they are trying to make their dreams come true at a New York City school where any dream is possible.
An updated version of the 1980 musical, "Fame" follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at New York City High School of Performing Arts as they are given a chance to live out their dreams. But, in an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion will be put to the test and they will discover who among them will achieve fame.
Starring Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, Paul McGill as Kevin, Naturi Naughton as Denise, Kay Panabaker as Jenny, »
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Fame is the new musical feature, remaking the 1980 film of the same title, directed by Kevin Tancharoen and written by Allison Burnett. Premise follows a young group of actors, singers, dancers and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts. "...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 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..." Fame will be released by MGM, September 25. Sneak Peek the official Fame trailer. »

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