Hairspray (Official Thread)

JOHN TRAVOLTA AND QUEEN LATIFAH TO STAR IN NEW LINE CINEMA’S MUSICAL FILM ADAPTATION OF HAIRSPRAY

LOS ANGELES (March 3, 2006) – John Travolta and Queen Latifah have signed on to star in New Line Cinema’s upcoming feature film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Hairspray, it was announced today by Toby Emmerich, New Line’s President of Production.

Travolta will play Edna Turnblad and Queen Latifah will play Motormouth Maybelle in the film, which is being directed by Adam Shankman (The Pacifier, Bringing Down the House) and produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, for their Zadan/Meron Productions, who previously executive produced the Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning Best Picture Chicago. A nationwide casting search is currently under way to find a newcomer to play the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the film, with production on Hairspray scheduled to begin this Fall for a potential Summer 2007 release.

“From cult classic film to hit Broadway musical to major motion picture, Hairspray is a true New Line franchise,” commented Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, New Line Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs. “John and Queen Latifah will bring new sensibilities to the characters of Edna Turnblad and Motormouth Maybelle, and introduce this innovative musical comedy to new audiences.”

Zadan and Meron said: "It's long been a desire of ours to work with John Travolta and to have the opportunity to produce his return to movie musicals after three decades...it's a dream come true. And having worked so successfully with Queen Latifah on Chicago, we were looking for the perfect vehicle to re-team...Hairspray presented us with a wonderful opportunity to collaborate once again with our multi-talented friend."

Hairspray is originally based on the 1988 John Waters comedy about star-struck teenagers on a local Baltimore dance show. The new version of the film will be based on New Line’s hit Broadway adaptation of the film which debuted in 2002, and went on to win eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book and Best Director.

Marc Shaiman (Sleepless in Seattle) and Scott Wittman will contribute new songs to their existing Tony Award winning score. Shaiman will also serve as the film’s music supervisor and will compose the music score for the film as well as produce its songs. Wittman and Shaiman will also serve as executive producers on the film. The new screenplay for Hairspray is written by Leslie Dixon (Freaky Friday, Outrageous Fortune).

Emmerich is overseeing the project along with New Line’s Executive VP of Production Mark Kaufman, and Creative Executives Michael Disco and Daryl Freimark.

Travolta burst into the dance musical world thirty years ago with Saturday Night Fever and packed a one-two punch the following year with the release of Grease, the most successful movie musical of all time. Travolta was nominated for Oscars for Fever and Pulp Fiction. He is represented by the William Morris Agency and attorneys Mike Ossi and Howard Butler.

Hairspray reunites Latifah with producers Zadan and Meron (she earned an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination for her work in Chicago) and director Shankman (she starred in his blockbuster Bringing Down The House). Latifah is also represented by the William Morris Agency.

[lisi28]

I know I saw this... hmmmm.

HAIRSPRAY
In Theaters July 20
New Line Cinema
http://www.hairspraymovie.com/
http://www.myspace.com/hairspray


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HAIRSPRAY SOUNDTRACK TRACKLISTING

1. "GOOD MORNING BALTIMORE" – Nikki Blonsky
2. "THE NICEST KIDS IN TOWN" – James Marsden
3. "IT TAKES TWO" – Zac Efron
4. “(THE LEGEND OF) MISS BALTIMORE CRABS” – Michelle Pfeiffer
5. "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS" – Nikki Blonsky
6. "LADIES' CHOICE" – Zac Efron
7. "THE NEW GIRL IN TOWN" – Brittany Snow
8. “WELCOME TO THE 60's" – Nikki Blonsky and John Travolta
9. "RUN AND TELL THAT" – Elijah Kelley
10. “BIG, BLONDE AND BEAUTIFUL” – Queen Latifah
11. "BIG, BLONDE AND BEAUTIFUL (REPRISE)” – John Travolta and Michelle Pfeiffer
12. "(YOU'RE) TIMELESS TO ME" – John Travolta and Christopher Walken
13. "I KNOW WHERE I'VE BEEN" – Queen Latifah
14. "WITHOUT LOVE" – Zac Efron, Nikki Blonsky, Elijah Kelley and Amanda Bynes
15. “(IT’S) HAIRSPRAY” – James Marsden
16. “YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT” - Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Elijah Kelley, John Travolta and Queen Latifah
17. “COME SO FAR (GOT SO FAR TO GO)” – Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron and Elijah Kelley
18. “COOTIES” - Aimee Allen
19. "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW" – Ricki Lake, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Nikki Blonsky

[ybarton]

I loved the original movie and the Broadway production. I'm really looking forward to this.

[redbomber0]

CHECK OUT THE NEW BACKGROUND

SF's doing a screening?

[beatletraci]

I am really excited about this movie. I am a fan of the original movie and the Broadway play, and I hoping they will do a great job with the movie. I am also really interested in seeing John Travolta playing Edna.

[redbomber0]

i think nikki blonsky will do great as Tracy. did anyone else see the thing on Extra that was a video of when she found out she won? lol, i think she will be great in the role.

and beatletraci, i'm interested in that too!

[atlmoviegoer]

I can't wait to see John Travolta transform into a women. He is such a great actor. Can't wait to see it when it comes out.

[filmfanatic]

Originally Posted by pandora

HAIRSPRAY
In Theaters July 20
New Line Cinema
http://www.hairspraymovie.com/
http://www.myspace.com/hairspray


TRAILER
http://pdl.stream.aol.com/newline/gl...nk_N300_dl.mov
http://pdl.stream.aol.com/newline/gl...nk_N700_dl.mov
http://pdl.stream.aol.com/newline/gl...nk_N300_dl.wmv
http://pdl.stream.aol.com/newline/gl...nk_N700_dl.wmv

HAIRSPRAY SOUNDTRACK TRACKLISTING

1. "GOOD MORNING BALTIMORE" – Nikki Blonsky
2. "THE NICEST KIDS IN TOWN" – James Marsden
3. "IT TAKES TWO" – Zac Efron
4. “(THE LEGEND OF) MISS BALTIMORE CRABS” – Michelle Pfeiffer
5. "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS" – Nikki Blonsky
6. "LADIES' CHOICE" – Zac Efron
7. "THE NEW GIRL IN TOWN" – Brittany Snow
8. “WELCOME TO THE 60's" – Nikki Blonsky and John Travolta
9. "RUN AND TELL THAT" – Elijah Kelley
10. “BIG, BLONDE AND BEAUTIFUL” – Queen Latifah
11. "BIG, BLONDE AND BEAUTIFUL (REPRISE)” – John Travolta and Michelle Pfeiffer
12. "(YOU'RE) TIMELESS TO ME" – John Travolta and Christopher Walken
13. "I KNOW WHERE I'VE BEEN" – Queen Latifah
14. "WITHOUT LOVE" – Zac Efron, Nikki Blonsky, Elijah Kelley and Amanda Bynes
15. “(IT’S) HAIRSPRAY” – James Marsden
16. “YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT” - Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Elijah Kelley, John Travolta and Queen Latifah
17. “COME SO FAR (GOT SO FAR TO GO)” – Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron and Elijah Kelley
18. “COOTIES” - Aimee Allen
19. "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW" – Ricki Lake, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Nikki Blonsky

Here's the song list from the original Broadway version as a comparison:

Good morning Baltimore --
Nicest kids in town --
Mama, I'm a big girl now --
I can hear the bells --
(Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs --
It takes two --
Welcome to the 60's --
Run and tell that! --
Big, blonde, and beautiful --
Big dollhouse --
Good morning Baltimore reprise --
(You're) Timeless to me --
Without love --
I know where I've been --
(It's) Hairspray --
Cooties --
You can't stop the beat

How great that Ricki Lake is in this. I wonder what she plays. She was the original Tracy Turnblad in the first version of the movie.

[76bond]

Since she is on the soundtrack I wonder if Rickki Lake making an appearance on the movie?

[filmfanatic]

Originally Posted by 76bond

Since she is on the soundtrack I wonder if Rickki Lake making an appearance on the movie?

I just looked on IMDB and she is not listed in the cast. I see Jerry Stiller who played the father in the original is in this version as Mr. Pinky. I love when remakes pay homage to the original actors.

[mj7205]

saw it last night. actually a very entertaining movie.good musical score. john travolta in drag is a hoot!

[anusunryesing]

I love Queen in movies....JOhn travolta...nice mix.......WOW JOhn in drag...I wonder if he would be better that Partick Swazye in "To wong fu?"

[atlmoviegoer]

I love John Travolta. I can't wait to see him transform into his character.