Tony Manero Might Live Again! A "Saturday Night Fever" Remake Could Be Coming! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-14-2009, 09:57 PM

Simon Cowell is reported to be in talks to buy the rights for Saturday Night Fever.

The Britain's Got Talent judge is interested in remaking the cult dance film with producer Robert Stigwood, who owns the rights to the screenplay.

Simon, 49, wants Zac Efron, 21, to play the lead role and rapper Timbaland to rework the classic soundtrack.

‘The charm offensive has been in full swing and they made a breakthrough over the last couple of weeks,’ a source tells The Sun.

‘Robert is keen to get some assurances the original won't be completely butchered. Simon has been drawing up a list of people he wants to get involved. When that meets Robert's expectations, the contracts will be signed.’

John Travolta, 55, starred in the 1977 original as dancer Tony Manero.

http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebri...ever-remake/1/

catlover79 · 06-14-2009, 10:55 PM

ANOTHER remake?? Good grief, will it ever end??

Retro4Life · 06-14-2009, 11:00 PM

Oh, for God's sake...

Brian Damage · 06-14-2009, 11:25 PM

I seriously hope this is just a stupid rumor...

Nighthawk76 · 06-15-2009, 12:00 AM

Why am I not surprised?

Zoneboy · 06-15-2009, 12:25 AM

Breaking News! Rumours have been rampant over the last several hours that Simon Cowell is going to remake the 1977 John Travolta classic Saturday Night Fever with High School Musical star, Zac Efron in the lead role. However, it was just confirmed that Saturday Night Fever wasn't going to be remade but instead, a prequel to High School Musical was in the works.

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Cactus Jack · 06-15-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Breaking News! Rumours have been rampant over the last several hours that Simon Cowell is going to remake the 1977 John Travolta classic Saturday Night Fever with High School Musical star, Zac Efron in the lead role. However, it was just confirmed that Saturday Night Fever wasn't going to be remade but instead, a prequel to High School Musical was in the works.

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Brian Damage · 06-15-2009, 12:45 AM

Schmoopie · 06-15-2009, 02:39 AM

Has anyone reminded Simon that disco died a long time ago? I know it's sort of made a comeback, but you don't hear of any disco songs making Casey Casem's countdown these days!

Andrea

catlover79 · 06-15-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

It will be brought to you by the letters, B ,G,A and Y

Brian Damage · 06-15-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

Has anyone reminded Simon that disco died a long time ago? I know it's sort of made a comeback, but you don't hear of any disco songs making Casey Casem's countdown these days!

Andrea

Actually Andrea, if I read the article correctly, Hip hop producer Timbaland is rumored to redo the score, so this won't be about disco, probably more up to date music, which really defeats the purpose, I think.

catlover79 · 06-15-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Actually Andrea, if I read the article correctly, Hip hop producer Timbaland is rumored to redo the score, so this won't be about disco, probably more up to date music, which really defeats the purpose, I think.

So do I. What's the point??

Brian Damage · 06-15-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

So do I. What's the point??

heck, I guess at this point, nothing is safe from remake city...

browneyes106 · 06-15-2009, 12:25 PM

I think will be a hip hop type dance remake.

catlover79 · 06-15-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

heck, I guess at this point, nothing is safe from remake city...

I WOULD watch if someone did a parody of High School Musical, Glee, etc. I think THAT could be hysterical.

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Tony Manero Might Live Again! A "Saturday Night Fever" Remake Could Be Coming! Simon Cowell is reported to be in talks to buy the rights for Saturday Night Fever. The Britain's Got Talent judge is interested in remaking the cult dance film with producer Robert Stigwood, who owns the rights to the screenplay. Simon, 49, wants Zac Efron, 21, to play the lead role and rapper Timbaland to rework the classic soundtrack. ‘The charm offensive has been in full swing and they made a breakthrough over the last couple of weeks,’ a source tells The Sun. ‘Robert is keen to get some assurances the original won't be completely butchered. Simon has been drawing up a list of people he wants to get involved. When that meets Robert's expectations, the contracts will be signed.’ John Travolta, 55, starred in the 1977 original as dancer Tony Manero. http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebri...ever-remake/1/
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browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I think will be a hip hop type dance remake.