MTV readies 'Rocky Horror' redux

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MTV readies 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' redux

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 sin 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.

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I know of 2 drive-ins that this was their last show before they closed down. One is now a shopping mall the other is now an office complex. I guess Hollywood has ran out of new ideas.

I have seen the movie live-once (you know the midnight show where you throw the TP when they say :"GREAT SCOTT"). I have also seen it on TV and rented it on VHS. I used to own a copy but I wore it out. Should probably look for it on DVD.

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(N)(N)(N) EPIC FAIL (N)(N)(N)

Do not try to remake what is arguably the most popular cult film in the world, of all time. I hope MTV pays dearly for this sacrilege. :p

Isnt the Clockwork Orange the most popular cult film in the world?

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British funnyman Russell Brand has not been offered the lead role in the remake of cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show - despite reports that he is to star in the film.

The original 1975 movie, which starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Meat Loaf, is set to be remade, with studio bosses keen to replicate the original's success.

And it had been rumoured that the comedian was favourite to take on the role of transvestite scientist Frank N Furter.

But his agent denies Brand has been approached to star in the remake.

He says, "It's news to me. It wouldn't surprise me if they wanted him but they would have plenty of hoops to jump through."

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