The box office results for the weekend of October 14th-16th sees a remake trade blows with big-budgeted original for the top spot. And in other remake & original news…two newbies flop hardcore. Here are the studio estimates: 1. Real Steel ($16.3 million) 2. Footloose 2011 ($16.1 million) 3. The Thing 2011 ($8.7 million) 4. The Ides of March ($7.5 million) 5. Dolphin Tale ($6.3 million) 6. Moneyball ($5.5 million) 7. 50/50 ($4.3 million) 8. Courageous ($3.4 million) 9. The Big Year ($3.3 million) 10. The Lion King 3D ($2.7 million) Analysis Even though none of the three major releases lit up the charts on their respective opening weekends, Footloose –  [ Read More ]

If you’re familiar with the original “Footloose” then you remember that it was filled with a bright new cast of young actors that plenty of movie goers have never seen before. Now we know who Kevin Bacon and Sarah Jessica Parker is, but back when the 1984 movie came out they were fresh new faces. Craig Brewer follows those casting footsteps from the original for the remake of “Footloose” as he brings another new batch of young Hollywood actors front and center for the nation to see. One of those new actors is Ziah Colon who’s making her feature film debut in the music-filled comedy-drama “Footloose.” The bouncy young actress  [ Read More ]

Paramount is going big this weekend with a 3,549-theater release for Footloose. I thought I’d be comparing this one to another 80s musical remake, Fame, but considering Footloose seems to be a bit more adult-friendly and is actually getting positive reviews, it could perform more along the lines of Mamma Mia. Then again, that’s only in terms of its opening weekend total, $27 million. There’s no chance Footloose will be able to match Mamma Mia‘s stellar $9,325 per theater average. Arriving in 2,997 theaters is yet another remake, The Thing. Horror movies have had a rough past few weeks with Dream House, Straw Dogs, Apollo 18 and Shark Night 3D  [ Read More ]

Title: Footloose Directed By: Craig Brewer Written By: Dean Pitchford, Craig Brewer Cast: Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid, Andie MacDowell Screened at: AMC Lincoln Square, NYC, 10/10/11 Opens: October 14, 2011 Is there anything that Kenny Wormald can’t do? He looks great, he can dance, he can do gymnastics, he can speak eloquently. He might even become this generation’s James Dean. We’d want to see him again in a movie that’s more serious than the enjoyable albeit trivial “Footloose,” a remake of Herbert Ross’s 1984 film that gave a great push to Kevin Bacon’s career. There’s every reason to remake the film for the current generation of teens and  [ Read More ]

The box office results for the weekend of 10/7 – 10/9 has Real Steel easily beating out The Ides of March for the top prize. Meanwhile, holdovers in Dolphin Tale, Moneyball and 50/50 avoid steep drops. Here are the studio estimates: 1. Real Steel ($27.3 million) 2. The Ides of March ($10.4 million) 3. Dolphin Tale ($9.1 million) 4. Moneyball ($7.5 million) 5. 50/50 ($5.5 million) 6. Courageous ($4.6 million) 7. The Lion King 3D ($4.5 million) 8. Dream House ($4.5 million) 9. What’s Your Number? ($3 million) 10. Abduction ($2.9 million) Analysis A summer-like blockbuster releasing in October may have been a wise choice by Disney/DreamWorks after all…until you  [ Read More ]

Title: Footloose (2011) Directed by: Craig Brewer (‘Hustle & Flow,’ ‘Black Snake Moan’) Starring: Kenny Wormald ‘(‘Center Stage: Turn It Up’), Julianne Hough (‘Burlesque,’ TV’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’) and Dennis Quaid Some films so perfectly capture the voice of a generation that even the mention of remaking it brings criticisms by loyal fans. ‘Footloose,’ which helped launch Kevin Bacon’s career when it was released in 1984, is one such movie. Teens were able to relate to Bacon’s rebellious character, Ren MacCormack, who tirelessly questioned the authority of the adults running his town. The new ‘Footloose’ remake, which was directed and co-written by Craig Brewer and is being released by  [ Read More ]

If you’re highly intrigued by the revamp of “Footloose,” you might be excited to know that you could see it before its official release date! Paramount is allowing people in 26 select cities across America and Canada to watch the film Friday, September 30 at 6 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. CT and 8 p.m. ET, two weeks ahead of the official October 14 release date. Fans attending the event, being called “Footloose Friday,” can tweet their opinions about the film by using the hashtag #Footloose. The cities and theaters showing the film early are: Atlanta (Regal Town Center) Boston (Regal Fenway) Chicago (Regal Webster Place) Cleveland (Regal Crocker Park) Dallas  [ Read More ]

Paramount just released three new movie posters for the upcoming remake “Footloose” by director Craig Brewer (Black Snake Moan, Hustle & Flow) and starring Kenny Wormald (Clerks II), Julianne Hough (Burlesque, Rock of Ages) and Dennis Quaid (Soul Surfer, Pandorum). Synopsis: Writer/Director Craig Brewer (HUSTLE & FLOW, BLACK SNAKE MOAN) delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film, FOOTLOOSE. Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out and Bomont’s  [ Read More ]

The trailer and one-sheet poster for the much-anticipated revision of “Footloose” have been released by Paramount Monday. The trailer and the poster, featuring Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, are below for your perusal (and hopefully, for the “Footloose” connoisseurs, your enjoyment). Here’s the official synopsis of “Footloose”: Writer/Director Craig Brewer (“Hustle & Flow,” “Black Snake Moan”) delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film, “Footloose.” Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after  [ Read More ]

Paramount released the latest movie trailer for the upcoming remake “Footloose” by director Craig Brewer (Black Snake Moan, Hustle & Flow) and starring Kenny Wormald (Clerks II), Julianne Hough (Burlesque, Rock of Ages) and Dennis Quaid (Soul Surfer, Pandorum). Synopsis: Writer/Director Craig Brewer (HUSTLE & FLOW, BLACK SNAKE MOAN) delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film, FOOTLOOSE. Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out and Bomont’s local  [ Read More ]

Do you want a chance to put on your dancing shoes and possibly star in a film? Well, Paramount is giving everyone their chance to be “Footloose”! Paramount and Herbal Essences are partnering together to hold a contest for the best mover and shaker. People who want to enter simply have to upload a video of them dancing to the music provided to them through the “Footloose” website. Your video will then be voted on by the public, and the top dancers will be entered to win a chance to go to the movie premiere of the film. For the official rules and regulations, visit the official site and read  [ Read More ]

Paramount released another new movie poster from the upcoming remake “Footloose” by director Craig Brewer (Black Snake Moan, Hustle & Flow) and starring Kenny Wormald (Clerks II), Julianne Hough (Burlesque, Rock of Ages) and Dennis Quaid (Soul Surfer, Pandorum). Synopsis: Writer/Director Craig Brewer (HUSTLE & FLOW, BLACK SNAKE MOAN) delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film, FOOTLOOSE. Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out and Bomont’s local  [ Read More ]

Sure May sort of marks the start of the summer movie season, but now that we’re past the summer solstice, June 21st, things are really starting to heat up. Not only are trailers and posters pouring in, but major updates on upcoming projects, too. Academy Award nominated director David O. Russell is loading up his next cast with famous faces as is Woody Allen and the director of Snow White and the Huntsman, Rupert Sanders. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Joel Courtney is seizing opportunities that came his way, likely courtesy of Super 8, and looks to lock in two upcoming projects. Sure, there’s an abundance of casting news this week, but as  [ Read More ]

Paramount released the latest movie poster from the upcoming remake “Footloose” by director Craig Brewer (Black Snake Moan, Hustle & Flow) and starring Kenny Wormald (Clerks II), Julianne Hough (Burlesque, Rock of Ages) and Dennis Quaid (Soul Surfer, Pandorum). Synopsis: Writer/Director Craig Brewer (HUSTLE & FLOW, BLACK SNAKE MOAN) delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film, FOOTLOOSE. Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out and Bomont’s local  [ Read More ]

Paramount sent us this brand new movie poster and stills from the upcoming remake “Footloose” by director Craig Brewer (Black Snake Moan, Hustle & Flow) and starring Kenny Wormald (Clerks II), Julianne Hough (Burlesque, Rock of Ages) and Dennis Quaid (Soul Surfer, Pandorum). Tags: Movie Trailers, Movies Blog Synopsis: Writer/Director Craig Brewer (HUSTLE & FLOW, BLACK SNAKE MOAN) delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film, FOOTLOOSE. Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed  [ Read More ]