Fame Movie Remake to Feature Unknown Students; New Score

Collider.com got the scoop on the upcoming Fame film, with an interview with Lakeshore's President/Producer Gary Lucchesi. Amongst the details revealed are that the film, which begins shooting in November will feature unknowns as the students, but "recognizable" teachers. Set in the present day, the $25-30 million film will feature all new music except for the classic title song. Click here for the full interview.

As previously announced, MGM is bringing Fame back to the screen with a remake of the 1980 movie musical about students striving for success at the High School of Performing Arts. 300 producer Mark Canton and Lakeshore Entertainment will be behind the remake, which will be directed by Kevin Tancharoen. 

"We'll update it, (but) we'll still keep some of the songs. The script is being written right now, but we are keeping it under wraps. There will be a strong musical component, though," said MGM COO Rick Sands.

Directed by Alan Parker, Fame was written by Christopher Gore and featured Irene Cara, Boyd Gaines, Anne Meara, Joanna Merlin, and Barry Miller among its cast.  The film - which featured songs such as "Out Here On My Own" and the title song - spawned a long-running TV series as well as a stage version.  Fame on 42nd Street played the Little Shubert Theatre from November of 2003 through June of 2004.