MTV readies 'Rocky Horror' redux

caitlin1214 · Aug 1st, 2008, 01:41 AM

Network to remake 1975 cult classic

By DANIEL FRANKEL

MTV is doing the time warp on a remake of 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Lou Adler exec producer of the original film, is partnering with BermanBraun and Fox Television Studios on the new rendition.

Two-hour remake will use the original screenplay by Jim Sharman and Richard O'Brien but may also include music not featured in the original.

Helmer and casting decisions have yet to be announced.

Fox is in discussions with BSkyB and Sky Movies to co-finance and distribute the telepic abroad.

Timetable for the start of production hasn't been established yet but the partners aim to move forward quickly once the final elements are in place.

"I'd like to see it shown a year from this coming Halloween, but that's up to MTV," Adler said.

BermanBraun principal Gail Berman will exec produce the project along with partner Lloyd Braun. Berman has been attached to a "Rocky Horror" remake dating back to her tenure as Fox programming chief (Daily Variety, July 1, 2002).

The original "Rocky Horror," starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick and Meatloaf, has grossed $140 million in domestic box office over the years, primarily from the wallets of youthful audience members who have shown up for midnight screenings over the past three decades.

(URL=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989391.html?categoryid=13&cs=1)

As much as I'd adore to see the original (because nothing would ever come close to comparing to it) I'd love to see this.

Entertainment Weekly put up a poll on its website asking which MTV "hot dog" should play Dr. Frank N Furter.

The choices:

Pete Wentz
Tila Tequila
Spencer (from The Hills)
Reverend Run

Pete Wentz got the most votes.

I guess I could see that.

I could also see someone like Dave Navarro in that role.

oxyoxy136 · Aug 1st, 2008, 02:20 AM

GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LEAVE RHPS ALONE!

sammydoll · Aug 1st, 2008, 02:30 AM

How about a nice, tall, and delicious glass of FAIL.

girlfrommoscow · Aug 1st, 2008, 04:42 PM

Please NOOOO
don't ruin another classic!

chloe777 · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:48 PM

NO NO NO damn MTV leave it alone it's perfect the way it is.

compulsivepurse · Aug 4th, 2008, 12:21 AM

NO ONE can beat Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, & Barry Bostwick!!!!

The whole point was that it was so bad it was good. Hence, CULT CLASSIC!!!

The new one will do no good!

Aug 1st, 2008, 01:41 AM	#1
caitlin1214 Santa Baby Location: Toronto, Canada (Eh?)	MTV readies 'Rocky Horror' redux Network to remake 1975 cult classic By DANIEL FRANKEL MTV is doing the time warp on a remake of 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Lou Adler exec producer of the original film, is partnering with BermanBraun and Fox Television Studios on the new rendition. Two-hour remake will use the original screenplay by Jim Sharman and Richard O'Brien but may also include music not featured in the original. Helmer and casting decisions have yet to be announced. Fox is in discussions with BSkyB and Sky Movies to co-finance and distribute the telepic abroad. Timetable for the start of production hasn't been established yet but the partners aim to move forward quickly once the final elements are in place. "I'd like to see it shown a year from this coming Halloween, but that's up to MTV," Adler said. BermanBraun principal Gail Berman will exec produce the project along with partner Lloyd Braun. Berman has been attached to a "Rocky Horror" remake dating back to her tenure as Fox programming chief (Daily Variety, July 1, 2002). The original "Rocky Horror," starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick and Meatloaf, has grossed $140 million in domestic box office over the years, primarily from the wallets of youthful audience members who have shown up for midnight screenings over the past three decades. (URL=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989391.html?categoryid=13&cs=1) As much as I'd adore to see the original (because nothing would ever come close to comparing to it) I'd love to see this. Entertainment Weekly put up a poll on its website asking which MTV "hot dog" should play Dr. Frank N Furter. The choices: Pete Wentz Tila Tequila Spencer (from The Hills) Reverend Run Pete Wentz got the most votes. I guess I could see that. I could also see someone like Dave Navarro in that role. __________________ And this above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Polonius, Hamlet Act I, sc iii

Aug 1st, 2008, 02:20 AM	#2
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Aug 1st, 2008, 02:30 AM	#3
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Aug 1st, 2008, 04:42 PM	#4
girlfrommoscow Member	Please NOOOO don't ruin another classic! __________________ my dream bag!! One day I will have YOU!! :-)

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:48 PM	#5
chloe777 Autumn greetings Location: LA the state	NO NO NO damn MTV leave it alone it's perfect the way it is.

Aug 4th, 2008, 12:21 AM	#6
compulsivepurse Member	NO ONE can beat Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, & Barry Bostwick!!!! The whole point was that it was so bad it was good. Hence, CULT CLASSIC!!! The new one will do no good!