"[10] Canadian actor Shawn Roberts, who was previously cast in another Screen Gems production Resident Evil: Afterlife, was briefly considered for the role of Jack Miller. I thought I was going to fail at capturing this opening number for Cher. It was a very good meeting. She was at the Chateau with some friends and she said, "Come here immediately. FAYE: The dancers were exhausted, the costumes were gorgeous, but I think some of the girls got scratches on their underarms from the jewels! Ali replaces Nikki one night to host a performance after the latter is too intoxicated to perform. 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. ANTIN: The day we shot "Welcome to Burlesque," I'd never seen Cher do the number. At times I can be a bit snobby about movies. "She reminded me of the relationship that I had with Meryl Streep [on Silkwood], when Meryl took me under her wing," she said at the time. No need to waste time endlessly browsing here's the entire lineup of new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this month. CULPEPPER: We both had the idea of doing something that harkened back [to] old musicals from the '40s. He believed in the project, but I just couldn't get my head wrapped around a story that I thought worked. This movie was on the very first episode of the How Did This Get Made podcast with guest Nick Kroll and was then revisited on the 10 year Anniversary episode number 256. 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. It sounded like an '80s power ballad, which I love, but it seemed incongruous in the movie. CULPEPPER: We [later] went out to dinner with Christina and her [then-husband Jordan Bratman], we went to her house and listened to a bunch of music and got to know each other. Cher grabbed her and gave her a big hug and a kiss. CULPEPPER: She had notes. Many fans have wondered if Burlesque used an original screenplay. So, I was a bit disappointed by the opening weekend numbers. [9] In 2019, a full-length Burlesque tour, based on the movie, embarked, including at British venues. These lines are modern inspired by Jane Austen's novel "Emma," when Mr. Knightley asks Emma to dance and she says "Indeed, I will. The resulting money is enough for Tess to buy out Vince's share, pay off the bank, and re-fashion the club to her own vision. 1. And so I thought this may be the last time I will be able to sing in a film and I just wanted to do it, Cher had revealed during the red carpet of the films premiere. Later, a sobered Nikki admits that she lied about sleeping with Vince out of anger, and Tess rehires her. How come individuals court relationship where the son is a lot old versus lady? I said, "Ok, let's see it!" The simple idea was to set it in a small burlesque club: A girl escaping her life shows up with a big voice. Tess then angrily smashes the passenger side window on Nikki's convertible with a crowbar after she leaves. Ali Rose: If I'm not 20 times better than "b*obs for brains" over there, you don't have to pay me. [21] A Blu-ray/DVD combo has been released as well. Although Cher enjoyed her time working on the movie, she admitted in 2013 that she wasn't proud of the project. 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. Aguilera and Cher developed a close bond behind-the-scenes of the film that emulated their characters' budding mother-daughter relationship in the movie. Paula van Oppen, who plays Anna, one of the burlesque dancers, turned down a spot in the top 20 of Season 6 of So You Think You Can Dance to do this film. Jane Fonda was considered for the role of Tess. In the end Ali, having reunited with Jack and earned Nikki's respect, performs "Show Me How You Burlesque" with all of the dancers, a song which Jack wrote and finally finished. 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. Scroll down to see stars you may have forgot appeared in Burlesque. She then performed a track from the soundtrack, the Etta James track "Something's Got a Hold on Me". STEVEN ANTIN (writer-director): My sister, Robin Antin, had a show that she created at the Viper Room [for] the Pussycat Dolls. I gave her the song thinking nothing was going to happen. ANTIN: [I] wanted to cut that number. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! There wasn't anything Steven wanted, creatively, that anybody disagreed with. ANTIN: For the role of Ali, we wanted an actress with a very big voice. We begged for five minutes of her time. Struggling to find a gig, she discovers a dazzling underground club, where the marquee attraction is beyond the muscly hunk Jack (Cam Gigandet) tending bar a troupe of confident, ravishing dancers (Kristen Bell, Julianne Hough) in complete control of their bodies (and the eyes that gaze upon them) while they writhe, lip-sync, and twirl, tempting Ali into their wonderland of dance. Anyway, we worked it out and I shot the number in what turned out to be a very long day. Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Alis character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. Despite rumors, Aguilera and Cher got along well on the set and became friends. See production, box office & company info. Here you will find iconic scenes, moments, and lines from all the films, characters, celebrities and actors you love. We tested it with an audience, and everyone agreed reshoot it! Director Steve Antin Writer Steve Antin Stars Cher Christina Aguilera Alan Cumming See production, box office & company info Watch on Netflix with subscription More watch options Add to Watchlist Added by 83.3K users like that! "The truth was that I didnt have any idea where to stand, not that I know where to stand now. Jack refers her to Tess for an audition, but is rejected instantly and ushered out by Sean (Tucci). I went to her house alone with just the two of us for another meeting. These girls were watching it time and time again on TV, they'd watch it with their friends or their mothers or buy the DVD. 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! 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. I mean, hello. Then, we cut to the big musical finale,"Show Me How You Burlesque," which is still the same. While the days of Burlesque are now counted, Ali may have a chance to accomplish what she had not even dared to imagineCredits: 2010 Screen Gems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Like this video if you want to see more episodes and tell us what you thought in the comments below.Don't forget to turn on notifications to catch our next videos!Keep up with us on Facebook!Binge Society | https://www.facebook.com/BingeSociety/Binge Society - Action | https://www.facebook.com/binge.society.action/Binge Society - Comedy | https://www.facebook.com/binge.society.comedy/Binge Society brings you the best of your favorite movies and TV shows! We even did a rewrite to make the character more active. I think it was my 19th song I'd done with Cher, and I knew what it would sound like in my head, but it sounded better, if that's possible. She'd rehearse, even at home, because Christina's not showing up to not be the best on set. And really terrible script. Coming Wednesday Grammy-winning divas Cher and Christina Aguilera star in this musical drama, which quickly became a camp classic. Show me how you burlesque! I want someone with more bite and more passion for what she wants in life.' I went to the drum machine that I use and just [plays drum], the first thing that popped off was how it needed to feel and move. Christina was the choice. TRICKY STEWART (songwriter/producer): Christina is a real diva, and being around her and watching her attention to detail, the vibe that she gives me always made me want to make music that I consider to be "fabulous." It became very personal. First, Alan Cumming (plays the money taker at Burlesque) famously starred as the Emcee in the 1991 stage version of Cabaret. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. She makes a joke herself that, at the end of the world, it'll be cockroaches and Cher. Dandy Dillinger, a 33-year-old baker and burlesque performer living in the East Village, lost both her day job and her performance career when the pandemic hit. Thanks! [38], The week after Thanksgiving, Burlesque experienced a substantial decrease on ticket sales, earning $9.65 million ($6.1 million for the weekend), for a total of $26.98 million for its first twelve days. She was completely in it, she wasn't trying to change it at all, she wasn't trying to make it comfortable for herself. 2. In defense of Ali, Tess questions Nikki's gratitude for the help she has received during her binges. CHER: When Diane Warren brought me the song, I told her there was no way I could ever reach those notes, but somehow, I managed. You can find her work if you want to, you know, 10 Behind The Scenes Facts About Burlesque You Didn't Know, the original ending was designed as an homage to, The Pussycat Dolls was actually a burlesque dance troupe, Antin had considered Queen Latifah or Michelle Pfeiffer, Hamilton: 10 Differences Between The Real-life Events And The Broadway Show, 10 Movies/Television Shows You Didn't Know Had Been Adapted Into Musicals, Cher had revealed during the red carpet of the films premiere, The 10 Greatest Movies About Music, Ranked (According To IMDb). How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Jack refers her to Tess for an audition but she is told to come back another time and ushered out by her assistant Sean (Stanley Tucci). I am more attracted to slow artsy fartsy movies that try make grand points about society or existence. It was still the early days of the Pussycat Dolls, before they were a pop group. At least that's the sentiment you get when talking to the artists behind the 2010 musical Burlesque, a true showgirl of a studio spectacle that never got its proper due in the Hollywood spotlight. STEWART: We were sitting in a room at her house. One has to be quick and prepared for someone like Christina in a meeting. If you can help us with this wiki please sign up and help us! My sister was getting all these celebs to appear as guest performers. When he stumbles over words, she says "Jack, we're friends for Christ's sake. She was sweet, cool, and very casual, and she somehow made it all seem normal. CULPEPPER: If I'm doing my job, it's protecting the studio, and if Steven's doing his job, he's being an advocate for the movie. I should've. Meanwhile, Ali and Jack become romantically attracted. Burlesque was an extension of "Glam" and "Prima Donna" from Bionic, a continuation of that fabulousness, but with a controlled theme and narrative. You can not create feedback by disconnecting the inputs. When she discovers the spectacular revue of the Burlesque Lounge, a cabaret that was once the reference, the young woman is immediately fascinated. [12] It was later further revised by Susannah Grant, also uncredited. Burlesque. In retaliation, a furious Nikki quits after she reveals to have slept with Tess' ex-husband Vince (Peter Gallagher). AGUILERA: I wanted to make sure Burlesque felt right before confirming, so it was important to meet Steven in person. At first, I was interested in Queen Latifah or Michelle Pfeiffer. She wanted it to reflect more of today's woman. She unknowingly walks. Judy Greer was considered for the role of Ali. It was Pretty Woman on a fire escape. We had a detailed outline, but it was really broad, and more of a comedy, like the old Beatles movies. I'd travel all over the world with her, and the one thing people would scream when they had the audiences lined up was "Cher, I loved you in Burlesque!" She doesnt have enough meat. Cher. That's just what happens in movies. It had a few good moments, but I didnt even like my performance that much. [11], Burlesque started shooting on November 9, 2009[3] and ended on March 3, 2010. Steven got it and achieved his vision. One is a timely, provocative story inspired by a classic movie, and one is related to Burlesque. At the head of it all is Cher's Tess, the club's tough-as-nails owner struggling to keep the venue afloat after the 2008 financial crisis, who gambles it all on Ali's voice as she attempts to turn a promising newcomer into a star and a profit in the process. I've got this." Despite the club's growing success, Tess is still unable to pay the bank. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). A few years later Antin sent her the script for the movie. Generally, the studio wins. Antin wanted a big, familiar face for the role of Tess, and Antin had considered Queen Latifah or Michelle Pfeiffer for the role of the club owner Tess. I wasn't there for that meeting, and I believe Clint helped in getting her to say yes. Unless you're Christopher Nolan. Keep your legs straight while you bend and then bring your body back up, running your hands up your legs. Natalie angrily insists she and Jack never broke up though the latter denies this but asks Ali to leave. This was then followed by the track "But I Am a Good Girl" which was released in November 2010. 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. [37], Burlesque was released on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, the day before Thanksgiving in the United States; on its opening day, it came in third to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Tangled. "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." KAPLAN: Dance costumes have different requirements than the type of clothing I'm used to designing. We camped outside of the stage and waited for her to exit. With a budget of $55 million, Burlesque is one of Screen Gems' most expensive films outside of the Resident Evil franchise. CHER: I think everyone can relate to the message of that song. According to Tricky Stewart, who co-penned and produced LP cuts "Glam," "Desnudate," and "Prima Donna" across intimate sessions at the superstar's home, their organic chemistry led to Aguilera inviting him and fellow Bionic songsmiths Sia, Claude Kelly, Ester Dean, Samuel Dixon, and Linda Perry to join her in creating the film's soundtrack. I'd never been taught or exposed to such a wide range of "technical" dance and so many different styles and levels all at once while rehearsing and filming this movie. MICHAEL KAPLAN (costume designer): I wanted a modern take on burlesque with a retro feel and a nod to its history and origins. Shipped to theaters under the code name "Former Glory". I wrote a story for her show that loosely weaved together their musical numbers. I mean, it was, like, she was really up there. "It was always sad that it was not a good film." Effeuilleuse legends in the height of their fame, up and coming burly-Q beauties and the new bad girls of burlesque. I think you should give it to someone else.' The "Beautiful" singer portrayed Ali, a small-town girl who heads to Los Angeles with big dreams and a dynamic voice to back up her determination to see her name in lights. She has sold more than 30 million albums . 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. She came on the set with us, and thats a little bit nerve-wracking when youve done nothing in film. 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. 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. In the scene where Nikki is singing about a dentist, the song is "Long John Blues" sung by Megan Mullally. Stanley Tucci's character smokes in many of his scenes at The Burlesque Lounge, including in the front of the house. But, I'm happy the gay community embraced it and I'm happy that people still enjoy watching it. CULPEPPER: She had these little '70s glasses on, and she looked up, stopped, and said, "What are you two doing here?" All of that felt good. Others, I lost. - no indeed.". this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. But Culpepper revealed in an interview that though they did have disagreements, they were not creative in nature but were about scheduling issues. That song is hers. RELATED:5 Best (& 5 Worst) Movie Musicals. The Spy Kids star portrayed club doorman Alexis, who briefly takes the stage for a risqu dance number. 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). She finally read it and agreed to a meeting with Clint and [then-Sony Motion Picture Chairperson] Amy Pascal. It had boys, then the boys were gone, then it had boys and girls, but it ended up being pretty simple and beautiful. This is the last sound heard as the screen blacks out and the film ends. "[27][28] Mick LaSalle from San Francisco Chronicle gave the movie a full score and praised Aguilera's acting, calling her "jaw-droppingly good in several numbers" and said, "Aguilera knows how to listen to her fellow actors, to react and be spontaneous, and it makes all the difference". Started shooting on November 9, 2009 and ended on March 3, 2010. 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). -Welcome to the Hero/Protagonist wiki! [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. If you look at that number, the amount of coverage that he was able to get, when we took it into the cutting room, it gave him so much to work with. -M-NUva. Burlesque is now available on disc and digital. Burlesque is a 2010 American backstage musical film written and directed by Steven Antin. That was the genesis. Greg: Wendy Benson-Landes . Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. CHER: One of my favorite scenes is when I was helping Christina with her makeup. The soundtrack received a nomination at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Cam Gigandet learned how to play the piano especially for the film. WARREN: I was blown away. But there were many more meetings and conversations before she actually said yes. Timing can play a big factor in balancing between album and touring cycles. Cher's "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me", which was written by Diane Warren, won the award. Second, similar choreography. At Georgia's wedding, Jack appears to call off his engagement and becomes drunk. The Beautiful singer portrayed Ali, a small-town girl who heads to Los Angeles with big dreams and a dynamic voice to back up her determination to see her name in lights. AGUILERA: In songwriting, I had to tackle both the tender moments of Ali falling in love with Jack, while also tackling the opposite energy of the up-tempo [songs] where I needed to embody and exude the powerful, sensual, and celebratory sides that encompass a woman. "[36] The New York Times said that the story line "had already gathered dust by the time [of] the 1933 musical 42nd Street". Well, welcome to Wonderland. The film eventually pulled in $17.3 million over the five-day holiday frame in fourth place behind a Harry Potter film, Tangled, and the animated holdover Megamind. Genre: Musical. Repayment Mortgage can help you away fvrier 17, 2023.
And that's what everyone says about the movie: It's charming, it makes you smile. When Georgia (Julianne Hough), one of the leading dancers, becomes pregnant, auditions are held in search of a replacement to fill her role. But a campy, niche classic isn't exactly what the Burlesque crew set out to make. FAYE: "Tough Lover" went through an awful lot of changes. Loft Assistant: Katerina Kopel . Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. Cher was really pissed off. The DVD and Blu-ray sales exceed one million units and have grossed $20,563,918 in the United States alone. Although Cher enjoyed her time working on the movie, she admitted in 2013 that she wasnt proud of the project. Electra Avellan was considered for the role of Ali. Ali performs a difficult dance routine and eventually persuades Tess to hire her. [Georgia shakes her head and starts crying] Oh no. From rehearsing with other actors to learning lines to embracing the moment and the realness of it all. It all worked out! Marla (as Wendy Benson) Tisha French . Starring: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Alan Cumming Watch all you want. 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.
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