Figure Skating Championships. I hate that device. I didn't believe those high numbers. I hated it. The theatrical trailer was attached to screenings of Step Up 3D and Easy A. The O.C. The film earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy at the 66th Golden Globe Awards, where Cher's performance of "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me", written by Diane Warren won the for Best Original Song. Ali rekindles her relationship with Jack after he tells her about breaking up with Natalie, as she cared more about her job than her relationship with him. Here you will find iconic scenes, moments, and lines from all the films, characters, celebrities and actors you love. Ali quits her job, and then decides to. Cher and [her character] Tess are not that unalike both are show business troupers, Kaplan said. Despite the club's growing popularity, Tess struggles with a bank loan indicted to her owning the rights of the building. Patrick Dempsey, Sam Worthington, Casey Affleck, and Jamie Foxx were considered to play Marcus. [jwplayer eTtrv57w-zhNYySv2] "I put that energy into how I really was feeling, approaching acting in the first place, which was wide-eyed and as a newcomer, who was open and vulnerable to everyones opinions and ideas, and ready to learn." I was vocal about saying this isn't the best version of how this works. Steven got it and achieved his vision. It became very personal. Ali performs a difficult dance routine and eventually persuades Tess to hire her. That song is hers. I didn't think it was right the first time Diane played it for me. It can only be 50s burlesque. Both the ballads from the soundtrack "Bound to You" performed by Aguilera and "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" performed by Cher were nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Plagued by stories of on-set clashes that overshadowed the production's aesthetic merits, Christina Aguilera's first feature film (and Cher's debut screen musical) had to find its audience after a middling theatrical curtain call, eventually blossoming into an enduring cult phenomenon that's still inspiring everything from drag queen revues to viral internet moments, 10 years later. It was obviously an audience that loved Cher and Christina, but I was worried. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Christina was the choice. ANTIN: It's inspired by Burlesque: A re-imagination. I've got this." The first movie is The Devil Wears Prada (2006), when Tucci's character Nigel gives Anne Hathaway' a makeover, followed by a montage set to "Vogue.". It involves doing a back-kick where her heel touches the back of her head. See production, box office & company info. When Georgia (Julianne Hough), one of the leading dancers, becomes pregnant, auditions are held in search of a replacement to fill her role. It was in the high-90s, and that's rare. But they never got to fully share that excitement at the time of release. CULPEPPER: The biggest challenge was making sure we had all the coverage for the dance numbers, but I was seeing that stuff cut together, because Steven was asking an editor to cut it together as he was going on so he knew what pieces he had to get. CHRISTINA AGUILERA (Ali/songwriter): I'd been presented other acting and movie opportunities, but was holding out for something that felt right. AGUILERA: In preparation of shooting, I worked with an acting coach. I called Steven [and told him] it was a sign he should make this movie. ANTIN: I actually shot the show that Christina Aguilera did with the Pussycat Dolls [years prior], but I didn't get to know her then. First introduced by a visiting British dance troupe in the 1860s, burlesque took off in America even as its popularity dwindled in England. In her Best Original Song acceptance speech at the 2011 Golden Globes, Warren thanked Cher for being an "eternal badass" who fought "to get the song in the movie and keep the song in the movie," and Cher even released it as her first solo single since 2003's "Love One Another.". One is a timely, provocative story inspired by a classic movie, and one is related to Burlesque. On November 19, 2010, Aguilera also gave a television interview to Ellen DeGeneres. As time went by, she felt a lot more comfortable." A couple of weeks later I heard from Cher's manager, who loved the song, and she ended up recording it. Just us." -M-NUva. This is the last sound heard as the screen blacks out and the film ends. I am more attracted to slow artsy fartsy movies that try make grand points about society or existence. Jana Kramer was considered for the role of Tess. There wasn't anything Steven wanted, creatively, that anybody disagreed with. [When Cher arrived] I'd play stuff that I'd cut together. Offers may be subject to change without notice. ANTIN: I'd talked to a few different studios and networks about the project with my ex-producing partner, Joe Voci. Tell me you don't have the flu. In a previous film, Cam Gigandet played a bully who constantly referred to a fellow character as "Iowa." Both are really awesome, so, stay tuned! Cher was on a soundstage doing a voiceover for Zookeeper. I tried to put her at ease. They look out for you in a real way, and it was an honor to work alongside Cher. says the actress. Faye says each number went through a "series of versions," evolving from magical fantasy and ending as "the poor version" that would actually be feasible in an underground club struggling to make money. Once in L.A., she tries and fails at every audition she does until one night, she finds herself unknowingly in a burlesque club when she hears the music on the street. I said, "We're ambushing you. There was me saying "Hey, you've got to move on," and him saying, "I don't have it, I'm not going to move on." Aguilera performed "Bound to You" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and gave an interview and performance on Conan. The burlesque star, and her all-American little sister, the pin-up girl, were crucial ingredients to American pop culture throughout the 20th century. TV series. ANTIN: We opened on Thanksgiving weekend, which is generally a weekend for family movies. and then came Cher. That's what I was aiming for. Aguilera and Cher developed a close bond behind-the-scenes of the film that emulated their characters' budding mother-daughter relationship in the movie. CULPEPPER: When you show it to an audience that doesn't know [the controversy], it's like The Voice: you parse it down to the voice, nothing else. The first TV spot premiered during the season 2 premiere of Fox's Glee on September 21, 2010. Heather Graham was considered for the role of Ali. The soundtrack includes a mix of original and cover songs. They had to rewrite the character because I was just like, This girl doesnt have a lot of drive,' she said at the time. This is the second movie with Stanley Tucci where he provides the lead character with new clothing and a makeover which leads to a montage backed by Madonna music. She manages to get hired as a waitress by Tess (Cher from Silkwood and Moonstruck), the owner of the club, an uncompromising woman who is also the star of the show. We camped outside of the stage and waited for her to exit. Amazed by the flamboyant costumes and the breathtaking choreography, Ali swears to herself that one day she too will be on the stage. One night after the club closes, Tess grows increasingly worried about her financiallity before a drunken Nikki shows up, accusing Tess of rejecting their long friendship. Drama Music Musical A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer. He is the brother of the group's creator, Robin Antin. You're always against a clock, and that will always be every project's nemesis. Julieth Restrepo was considered for the role of Ali. Greg: Wendy Benson-Landes . STEWART: We were sitting in a room at her house. I'm in Cher's trailer dressing room, just hanging out and chatting. The credits play over a background of the stage set from the final scene ("Show Me How to Burlesque" dance number). Or, at least, the seemingly far-off fantasy of getting Cher who first received the script from Antin and Culpepper's friend, David Geffen to play the club owner, Tess, in her first movie role in seven years (and the Oscar winner's first-ever musical feature film). After her selfish boss refuses salary, Ali steals from him and moves to Los Angeles. I collected books, had played with burlesque style on my Back to Basics tour, and explored visual concepts and songs (including "Nasty Naughty Boy," about a striptease). The first time I saw it in the movie was the night of the premiere, and it got a standing ovation. FAYE: The dancers were exhausted, the costumes were gorgeous, but I think some of the girls got scratches on their underarms from the jewels! After finally quitting her waitressing job and getting out of Dodge (aka Iowa), Ali (Christina Aguilera) lands in Los Angeles, where her plan to get a singing gig quickly goes nowhere.Then she finds the Burlesque Lounge, a popular but down-on-its-high-heels nightclub -- owner Tess (Cher) is juggling two mortgages and has creditors and a real estate shark breathing down her neck -- where . WARREN: I don't ever expect anything, but it was kind of shocking [that "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" didn't get an Oscar nod]. Cam Gigandet learned how to play the piano especially for the film. In retaliation, a furious Nikki quits after she reveals to have slept with Tess' ex-husband Vince (Peter Gallagher). ANTIN: The movie has continued to have legs and make money, well over $100 million with a [Gold soundtrack] album. They were becoming a popular thing, so she decided to do a bigger show at the Roxy. [7] Keep your back straight while you bend forward. The DVD has sold over 1.4 million units in the United States. She gave me some good advice, shared some personal insight and stories on love, and also encouragement along the way when I needed to hear it! Okay, so theres a movie like Burlesque that came out a long time ago and I was one of 900 writers that worked on it, and people will still ask me about my involvement in Burlesque. The former Dancing With the Stars judge played Georgia, a dancer whose sudden pregnancy opens up a spot for Ali to audition. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. [9] Nolfi applauded Burlesque as "a campy, niche classic". The film follows Ali played by Aguilera a small-town girl who finds her big break performing at a Burlesque Lounge. The film opens in every movie version of every small town ever. CULPEPPER: Cher called me to say she was on the lot [on a different stage] rehearsing her Vegas act, and to drop by. Some battles I won. [30] Lou Lumenick of the New York Post said, "Aguilera can dance like nobody's business, but her acting debut isn't going to keep Anne Hathaway awake at night. I put that energy into how I really was feeling, approaching acting in the first place, which was wide-eyed and as a newcomer, who was open and vulnerable to everyones opinions and ideas, and ready to learn.. As Aguilera boarded, Antin also sought technical collaborators to bring Burlesque's aesthetic to life, including Kaplan, production designer Jon Gary Steele, and choreographers Joey Pizzi and Denise Faye a Broadway dancer who'd worked with Rob Marshall on Chicago and Nine in early 2009. That's what we grew up on! After filming wrapped in early 2010, industry publications reported on-set tensions between Culpepper and Antin, as the couple allegedly clashed during production. She was sweet, cool, and very casual, and she somehow made it all seem normal. [10] While on the film set, she went on to praise co-star Christina Aguilera's acting abilities, revealing to Entertainment Tonight: "She was keeping up, and she was hot. Michelle Rodriguez was considered for the role of Tess. We tested it with an audience, and everyone agreed reshoot it! Rose McGowan was considered for the role of Ali. When she came to set, we needed to have a melting time to coalesce the whole thing into what it ultimately became. In mid-2010, a melodramatic trailer that didn't match the film's tone was poorly received ("everyone thought it was going to be Showgirls," Culpepper jokes), though a second cut fared better. She makes a joke herself that, at the end of the world, it'll be cockroaches and Cher. It morphs what's best about TV, Broadway, film, and digital entertainment. I don't think Steven even wanted it then! From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. I saw her at a party and approached her. Jessica Biel and Lindsay Lohan were considered for the role of Nikki. Starring: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Alan Cumming Watch all you want. Tess: [upon seeing a nauseous Georgia emerge from the bathroom stall] Oh, God, Georgia. CULPEPPER: When you want somebody and they're not available, before you move on, you have to see if it's logistically possible [to accommodate], so that's what we did: We frontloaded [Christina's solo parts] before Christmas, and we shot everything with Cher after Christmas. It had Cam Gigandets Jack getting into a taxi as Aguilera's Ali climbed down a fire escape and called out his name before the couple reunited. She and Steven sat and played ideas for music, [later] she went into his office and saw all the books he'd collected on production design and photography all stuff that appealed to her. Others, I lost. First, Alan Cumming (plays the money taker at Burlesque) famously starred as the Emcee in the 1991 stage version of Cabaret. The soundtrack album features ten tracks: eight performed by Aguilera, including "Express"; and two performed by Cher, which are her first original recordings in 7 years. There's a bit of the Crazy Horse Saloon in Paris, the musical Cabaret, as well as the '60s TV show Hullabaloo as well as the Follies Bergre. What, I dont have a brain? Beyonc Knowles was considered for the role of Ali. Second, similar choreography. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Dianna Agron shot her scene in just one afternoon. After a performance is sabotaged by her rival, Nikki (Bell), Ali sings the song herself, impressing Tess and leading to her becoming the main attraction of the lounge. Well, welcome to Wonderland. [40], According to Joey Nolfi of Entertainment Weekly, since its release the movie "inspired everything, from drag queen revues to viral internet moments". Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA. Although Cher enjoyed her time working on the movie, she admitted in 2013 that she wasnt proud of the project. RELATED:Hamilton: 10 Differences Between The Real-life Events And The Broadway Show. At lunch, I went to Cher's trailer to say hi and check in. Burlesque was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Picture [and won for Diane Warren's song]. [11], Burlesque started shooting on November 9, 2009[3] and ended on March 3, 2010. Ali replaces Nikki one night to host a performance after the latter is too intoxicated to perform. Once in L.A., she tries and fails at every audition she does until one night, she finds herself unknowingly in aburlesqueclub when she hears the music on the street. [14], Filming locations included the exterior and adjacent parking as the "Burlesque Lounge" of the Ricardo Montalbn Theatre in Hollywood,[15][16] as well as the interior of the Cathedral of Saint Vibiana.[16]. . I had six cameras set up on a gigantic soundstage with a massive crew, and a zillion dancers around Cher that she had never worked with. The movie tested through the roof. into a club called Burlesque and is instantly mesmerized by the choreographed and somewhat risqu dance numbers to old classic tunes performed by the likes of Nikki (KRISTEN BELL), Georgia (JULIANNE HOUGH) and Coco (CHELSEA . NEXT:The 10 Greatest Movies About Music, Ranked (According To IMDb), JJ Rankin is a culture and entertainment writer. Of course, that makes me happy that 10 years later people are still embracing it and new people are still discovering it. AGUILERA: I had always been inspired by throwback classic pin-up art and burlesque style, essentially all things celebrating the female body and sexuality, so I was already versed in the history and appeal of this world, conceptually. CULPEPPER: There weren't creative differences. [20], The DVD and Blu-ray were released in North America on March 1, 2011. I got some cameras and shot the show over a few nights and edited together a little movie. When you think about Cher, she did do it her way, and she'll never go away. Why did Cher regret Burlesque? [33] Time Out labelled the drama "perfunctory"[34] while Roger Ebert said that "Burlesque shows Cher and Christina Aguilera being all that they can be, and that's more than enough. Cher was reportedly at a soundstage recording for Zootopia and when Culpepper found out she was there, he and Antin camped outside for quite a while, waiting for her exit, and eventually introduced themselves. A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer. You can hear feedback when Ali is onstage and Nikki sabotages the mixing console. It stayed in the top five until December 10, 2010, when it fell to sixth behind The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Tourist, Tangled, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and Unstoppable. ANTIN: She came and met me in my office. Marcus (Eric Dane), a wealthy clubgoer, becomes infatuated with Ali, who begins spending time with him, making Jack jealous. So, I did. And he needed them to feel it, too. The Believe singer told Collider in November 2010 that she felt an immediate connection to Aguilera, whom she tried to mentor during filming. There Ali attends multiple auditions with little success. AGUILERA: Every dancer moved their body in a different unique way, and it's a beautiful thing to appreciate and fall in love with dance on the personal level that this movie provided for me. The Spy Kids star portrayed club doorman Alexis, who briefly takes the stage for a risqu dance number. It sounded like an '80s power ballad, which I love, but it seemed incongruous in the movie. Christina Aguilera's "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" fantasy was the first scene shot. It's been more than a decade since Burlesque released and Steve Antin's passion project is still considered one of the most memorable musicals Hollywood has produced. One thing Antin initially wanted to remove from the film, however, has since grown into one of its most iconic moments: Cher's solo number, "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me," which sees her singing a meta tune (penned by longtime collaborator Diane Warren) about resilience. Cher has stated that she felt this could've been a much better film, pinning the blame on its writer/director, Steve Antin: "Terrible director! I never saw [Steven] after that. Marla (as Wendy Benson) Tisha French . ANTIN: Denise and Joey wanted Christina to do a difficult dance move in "But I'm a Good Girl" an extended back-attitude kick to the head. Moon Bloodgood was considered for the role of Tess. She killed herself [making it], what she put into this movie, energy-wise, rehearsal time, time away from her family, her son, she gave everything. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! As the scope for Burlesque grew, the script underwent tweaks with help from writers John Patrick Shanley (Moonstruck), Diablo Cody (Juno), and Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich). They just looked at it and went, "That's charming as s---." Menu. ANTIN: Christina had to become familiar with the entire process of acting. But Culpepper revealed in an interview that though they did have disagreements, they were not creative in nature but were about scheduling issues. 64-year-old For the first time in a decade, she's starring in a feature film, "Burlesque". At Georgia's wedding, Jack appears to call off his engagement and becomes drunk. Generally, the studio wins. Tensions arise between Ali and Jack as Marcus grows increasingly infatuated with Ali, making Jack jealous. [39] As of February6, 2011[update], it had grossed $39.4 million in North America, and, as of May15, 2011[update], $51.1 million in foreign countries, for a total of $91 million worldwide,[1] and an additional $42 million in domestic video sales (DVD and Blu-ray). Cher [saw us] and went, "Ok, everybody, take five!" The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. "It wasn't a good film," the Moonstruck star told the Los Angeles Times. This was Aguileras debut acting venture and though her performance was praised, the film got mixed reviews and experienced dismal box office earnings. She unknowingly walks. But it was the right song for her and the movie. His warm and genuine nature encouraged me to confirm, along with him interweaving so many pieces of my love for Etta James [into the script], knowing my personal passion for Burlesque [on] my Back to Basics album, and also [with me having] performed in the original Pussycat Dolls stage show at the Roxy. Although Cher enjoyed her time working on the movie, she admitted in 2013 that she wasn't proud of the project. Aguilera also gave an interview to show host Chelsea Handler to discuss the film and other subjects. Cam Gigandet and Peter Gallagher both previously starred on the television series The O.C. This, however, infuriates Nikki (Kristen Bell), a lead performer struggling with alcoholism. Scroll down to see stars you may have forgot appeared in Burlesque. She overcame a lot. A few years later Antin sent her the script for the movie. I'd told Cher that Christina loved her so much: "You don't understand, this chick would drink your bathwater!" Critical reception was similarly muted, which many of those involved with the film feel was yet another byproduct of the exploitative pre-release coverage. A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.
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