i think we should start calling the footloose remake the movie that will never get made. after losing leading man zac efron earlier this year and an extensive search for the female lead, the movie seemed like it was back on track when chace crawford and julianne hough finally committed. then the movie stalled. production was set to start this fall, but buzz on the project went silent when production was pushed back until march. supposedly, julianne hough needed work in the acting department and getting her on track caused the push back. and, now, there's yet another stall put on the movie. director kenny ortega has dropped out. known for choreographing dirty dancing and directing the high school musical trilogy, ortega pulled out of the project after disagreements with the studio over budget and tone, according to variety. ortega was expecting a $30 million budget with a lot of emphasis placed on big time musical numbers. the studio, on the other hand, wants to spend less than $25 million with the musical numbers playing second fiddle to the dramatic storyline. the stage production that the remake is based on is very much a musical, with big numbers and bright colors, so i would figure ortega's vision would be what the studio wants. dark and dreary with little emphasis placed on the musical numbers? uhmm...how does that differentiate this version from the kevin bacon original. the studio is reportedly starting a search for a new director on monday. all these problems just scream to me "give up!" but the other part of me wants to see this movie happen just to see if they can pull it off. or if it's just going to blow up. either way, kenny should wind up find. he directed the michael jackson concert film this is it, set to hit theaters this week. expectations are high for the flick, both fan and revenue wise.
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