'Fame' faculty: Yay, nay, or eh?

zclar31 Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 03:20 AM EST

Over the moon that Megan Mullally is the singing teacher, this is my new favorite movie!!!

Iva E. Ritter Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 04:12 PM EST

I was a fan of the original FAME movie and the TV series which followed. I am also familiar with the actors and actresses which will be in the new production. from other TV series. I am hoping that they will find a way to blend the original with the new with guest appareances and also that there will be some new original plots. I also loved the theme from the original Fame movie and series.

Pam Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 08:37 PM EST

I'm more excited about the movie since the teachers/principal were announced. One because Debbie Allen is in it but maybe even more than that because Bebe Neuwirth is in it and Bebe appeared in one episode of the TV series Fame as a dance teacher.

Claire Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 11:03 PM EST

No. No no no nonoononononono.
NO.

Gina Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 11:33 PM EST

Fame...meh. Bebe Neuwirth? YAAAAYYYY!

Bee Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 08:19 PM EST

Lillith?... and Fraiser? I think It must be my lucky day :D

DanOregon Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 03:59 PM EST

If this is a movie, why not stock it with movie stars instead of TV people? Or is it going to be a TV show?

Nee Nee Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 01:46 PM EST

Well, the judges kept telling Kherington all season how beautiful she was, and I believe it was mentioned at least once that she should try acting, so I guess she took their advice: If you don't win SYTYCD, try your hand at acting.

Stephanie T. Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 11:52 AM EST

The Fame remake should be a sequel not a remake. Basically it should be an updated version similar to that of Degrassi or B.H. 90210 without the old songs. BTW: there was a rumor that the 1985 classic Real Genius was going to be made into a sequel too with Val Kilmer reprising Chris Knight.

orville Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 11:45 AM EST

I love Bebe Neuwirth. She's just the best. And a possible Frasier/Lilith interaction--bonus!

I always thought that Kherington was destined for Hollywood. Even if she wasn't the best dancer on SYTYCD (nowhere near), the camera *loved* her. I think she'll do well. Now let's just get more of the SYTYCD kids in the cast!

Brian Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 10:33 AM EST

Lame, lame, lame and completely unnecessary. How lazy have Hollywood executives become? It's positively shameful that there are so many remakes lately.

Kathgal Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 10:31 AM EST

I just...I mean...well...I WANT to be excited, but I just loved the old movie and series so much. Its going to be hard not to compare. I am going to be thinking about Bruno and Doris and Ms. Sherwood, and trying not to be cynical.

Jennifer Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 10:25 AM EST

Lilith & Frasier Reunion! Whoo-hoo!

noremake Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 09:53 AM EST

The students in the first movie were all unknowns, as were the teachers. Although I like a lot of these people I refuse to see this movie. Why oh why are they redoing this movie.

Nancy Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 09:18 AM EST

Bebe Neuwirth? Hell yeah! Kelsey Grammer? [crickets] Megan Mullally? Hell yeah! Charles Dutton? Hell yeah! Debbie Allen? Oh hell yeah! Kherington? Hell yeah! They're off to a good start! Maybe this movie will be worth seeing.

Winona Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 09:06 AM EST

I am cautiously optimistic with the faculty casting... :-D And say what you will, but I did like Kuh-herington.

Josh Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 09:01 AM EST

Up until now I could've cared less about this project, but putting Kherington in the cast just guaranteed I'll buy a ticket. I always thought she got the shaft on SYTYCD, so it'll be interesting what she does with an acting career. Plus I like Kelsey Grammer (although not enough to see that freakin' American Carol movie - yuck).

Elizabeth Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 07:45 AM EST

Why?

Lucas Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 12:08 AM EST

Bebe Neuwirth rocks. You poor people from the provinces only know her from TV, but here in New York we've seen her on stage. She can give any So you think you can dance alum a run for their money.

Conor Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 11:49 PM EST

well you are taking 3 actors for 3 very classic sitcoms, this better be wittier than a season of Gilmore Girls, why waste such comic talent!

CB Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 09:30 PM EST

It doesn't make me excited at all. Mind you, I'm not an American. Americans seemed to get "excited" over the most stupid and unexciting things.

mdb Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 08:39 PM EST

Bebe dancing makes me happy!!! The rest are fine but I will be there to watch Bebe dance on the big screen.

Domenica Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 07:50 PM EST

I didn't even know about this movie ... but Bebe Neuwirth and Megan Mullally is just too darn perfect!

Alan of Montreal Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 07:35 PM EST

I can't say that Kelsey Grammar does anything for me these days. The others are good choices, though, since they're all Broadway vets.