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Patrick Dempsey, Sam Worthington, Casey Affleck, and Jamie Foxx were considered to play Marcus. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. I liked her so much. Jessica Biel and Lindsay Lohan were considered for the role of Nikki. Shawn Roberts was briefly considered for the role of Jack Miller. 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. 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. It was a very good meeting. 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. At times I can be a bit snobby about movies. 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. Erin Gray was considered for the role of Ali. I mean, hello. The Believe singer told Collider in November 2010 that she felt an immediate connection to Aguilera, whom she tried to mentor during filming. The Grey's Anatomy alum's character, Marcus, attempts to seduce Ali while also making plans to build a skyscraper on the club's property. They started the number, and. But leaving her star persona behind to disappear into a character was new to her, and she committed to a grueling rehearsal schedule atop heavy contributions to the soundtrack. Lisa Kudrow was considered for the role of Ali. You can not create feedback by disconnecting the inputs. CHRISTINA AGUILERA (Ali/songwriter): I'd been presented other acting and movie opportunities, but was holding out for something that felt right. 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. it became more about the pieces and not the movie. Show me how you burlesque! Christina Aguilera's first choice for the role of Nikki was Emma Stone. 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. A few weeks later, Clint and I went to her house in Malibu for another meeting. But Clint came up with and loved the idea of Cher. I got some cameras and shot the show over a few nights and edited together a little movie. Burlesque (2010) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. There Ali attends multiple auditions with little success. 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Here you will find iconic scenes, moments, and lines from all the films, characters, celebrities and actors you love. I just learned what downstage and upstage is. 8. Tensions arise between Ali and Jack as Marcus grows increasingly infatuated with Ali, making Jack jealous. Timing can play a big factor in balancing between album and touring cycles. WILHELM SCREAM: Occurs in the last seconds of the final number, "Show Me How You Burlesque". It wasn't about Cher's performance. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. As movie fans, we give you content we know you will enjoy!#burlesque #backstage #musical #cher #christinaaguilera #dancer #cabaret #music #artist #audition #persuade #kristenbell #stanleytucci #movieclips #clips Aguilera and Cher developed a close bond behind-the-scenes of the film that emulated their characters' budding mother-daughter relationship in the movie. I also have two TV shows in development now, both involving music. At lunch, I went to Cher's trailer to say hi and check in. It was still the early days of the Pussycat Dolls, before they were a pop group. 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. I respect her talent, her no-bulls---, genuine way of saying it as she sees it, making up her own rules, and helping to pave the way for so many other women in generations to come. 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. But a campy, niche classic isn't exactly what the Burlesque crew set out to make. WARREN: At one point they were saying [Steven] wanted to test the movie without the song in it, and I think Cher was like, if you even test the movie without the song in, I will do no press! Kelly Stables was considered for the role of Tess. Critical reception was similarly muted, which many of those involved with the film feel was yet another byproduct of the exploitative pre-release coverage. She was sweet and said she knew about the script, but hadn't read it yet. You know whats funny? 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. 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. CULPEPPER: Cher called me to say she was on the lot [on a different stage] rehearsing her Vegas act, and to drop by. She'd never really done it before, and suddenly she was the lead, carrying a movie. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. Burlesque is an exotic dance style that draws on theatrical and often comedic performance elements. The controversy on the set was the number of days and getting the movie done so it wouldnt go over budget. The Good Place alum portrayed Nikki, a performer who strikes up an ongoing rivalry with Ali. Wanda Sykes was considered for the role of Tess. Watch Burlesque: Christina Aguilera as Ali Rose, Watch Burlesque: He Bats For The Other Team, The photo of seven-year-old Ali with her mother is actually a photo of a much younger. Ali's Hotel Manager: Michael Landes . Starring: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Alan Cumming Watch all you want. CHER: I think everyone can relate to the message of that song. It was all of these numbers with Christina. Im old but Im still pretty on top of everything.. 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. There Ali attends multiple auditions with little success. It morphs what's best about TV, Broadway, film, and digital entertainment. It's important to have a communication and a special understanding of each other. When Ali isn't wowing crowds with her vocals, she's growing close to the . Patron Tequila product placement in several scenes. It's not like we're brother and sister," to which Jack replies "No, we certainly are not." ", "Watch the Sexy, Burlesque-Inspired Skate That Propelled These Ice Dancers to a National Title", "Madison HUBBELL / Zachary DONOHUE isuresults.com", "Dorian Awards 2010: Winners: I AM LOVE, GLEE, EASY A", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Burlesque_(2010_American_film)&oldid=1140159067, Favorite Film Leading Actress Comedy or Musical, "Welcome to Burlesque" Tess and the Burlesque Lounge Troupe, "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" Ali, "Tough Lover" The Burlesque Lounge Troupe, "Jungle Berlin (Instrumental)" Alexis and The Contortionists, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 19:10. I want someone with more bite and more passion for what she wants in life. And so, they rewrote it., In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. 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. So, I was a bit disappointed by the opening weekend numbers. I gave her the song thinking nothing was going to happen. We wanted her to come to my office to see all the renderings of the set and my references plastered all over the walls, storyboards, and the endless preparation. Burlesque is a 2010 American backstage musical film written and directed by Steven Antin. In the morning, Natalie unexpectedly returns from New York and finds the two in bed together. 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. She was completely in it, she wasn't trying to change it at all, she wasn't trying to make it comfortable for herself. Its been more than a decade since Burlesque released and Steve Antins passion project is still considered one of the most memorable musicals Hollywood has produced. It did, however, win a Golden Globe, so perhaps I was wrong! Its jazz-inspired soundtrack was released ahead of the film's release on November 19, 2010 by RCA Records and Screen Gems. 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! 50s Burlesque By the 1950s burlesque had been clamped down on in New York. She was open to my direction, which was great. . The film follows Ali played by Aguilera a small-town girl who finds her big break performing at a Burlesque Lounge. I wanted to sing, Ive never been able to sing in a movie. The meeting went well. FAYE: She was dancing in styles she hadn't before, and you can see how gorgeously she did. Why did Cher regret Burlesque? When Georgia (Julianne Hough), one of the leading dancers, becomes pregnant, auditions are held in search of a replacement to fill her role. Cher revealed that, other than herself, the oldest actress in the cast was just 32 (interview with Charlie Stayt on BBC's Breakfast (2000) / 17 Dec. 2010). It was a bunch of 13-year-old girls who've loved it and grown with it. 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. I didn't believe those high numbers. Christina was on the other side of the lot rehearsing. He is the brother of the group's creator, Robin Antin. The "Believe" singer told Collider in November 2010 that she felt an immediate connection to Aguilera, whom she tried to mentor during filming. Many fans have wondered if Burlesque used an original screenplay. Greg: Wendy Benson-Landes . In retaliation, a furious Nikki quits after she reveals to have slept with Tess' ex-husband Vince (Peter Gallagher). I was thinking, "Ok, this is surreal. That's what I was aiming for. [9], Cher accepted the supporting role of Tess Scali because she wanted to sing in a movie and thought this would be her last opportunity to do so. In the [concepting] days of "forget money," actually, either "But I'm a Good Girl" or "Tough Lover" was supposed to have a conveyor belt that people were supposed to run on while it was moving. This is all her, working hard and being spectacular. - no indeed.". The movie tested through the roof. ANTIN: I certainly didn't set out to make a camp movie that people laugh at. And so, they rewrote it." After leaving Iowa with stars in her eyes, Ali arrives at a Los Angeles burlesque lounge with dreams of taking the stage with her soaring voice. This was then followed by the track "But I Am a Good Girl" which was released in November 2010. I don't hold grudges. What, I don't have a brain? I think you should give it to someone else. I had an initial meeting with Amy Pascal and Clint Culpepper, and I said, I just dont think shes for me. Unless you're Christopher Nolan. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! Ali Rose: Oh, yeah, it's short for Alice. [13] Burlesque is Screen Gems' most expensive film, with the exception of the Resident Evil films, with costs of $55 million. 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). Its story is earnest and timeless: A vocally gifted, small-town waitress, Ali (Aguilera), leaves Iowa for Los. The Twilight star's character, Jack, is a bartender at the club who captures Ali's heart despite being engaged to another woman (Dianna Agron). When she did, we introduced ourselves. In the United States, the soundtrack was certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments of 500,000 copies in October 2011. RELATED:10 Movies/Television Shows You Didn't Know Had Been Adapted Into Musicals. CULPEPPER: The audience it got that was surprising [after release] was the young girls who looked at these strong women. What you don't usually have is the two people who are discussing it also able to discuss it at home, at dinner. She wanted it to reflect more of today's woman. 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). Aguilera and Cher developed a close bond behind-the-scenes of the film that emulated their characters budding mother-daughter relationship in the movie. Michael Kaplan who designed costumes for the film revealed in an interview that he wanted to assign a color to Chers character Tess and actually believed Tess and Cher to be alike in various ways, especially with respect to their professionalism. That was the genesis. A couple of weeks later I heard from Cher's manager, who loved the song, and she ended up recording it. Christina was the choice. But it was the right song for her and the movie. In today's world, that's all you hope for. The former Dancing With the Stars judge played Georgia, a dancer whose sudden pregnancy opens up a spot for Ali to audition. That was the genesis, Antin said. One night, Ali comes across a burlesque club where Tess Scali (Cher), the club's owner, and an entourage of dancers perform an opening number. The disagreements came from, we didnt have time, we have to move on, Culpepper said. Christina Aguilera's "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" fantasy was the first scene shot. CULPEPPER: A lot of people worked really hard to get this movie made. I didn't think it was right the first time Diane played it for me. He revealed that he wanted Cher to wear black in the film but Cher bought her own styling prowess on set. Cher [saw us] and went, "Ok, everybody, take five!" On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 37% based on 178 reviews, with an average rating of 4.90/10. The films script was written by Antin but it was revised by names like Diablo Cody and Susannah Grant uncredited. Yes, the gays love it, but there's no one in town that's surprised that the gays are going to love something that Christina Aguilera and Cher do together! I'd told Cher that Christina loved her so much: "You don't understand, this chick would drink your bathwater!" 64-year-old For the first time in a decade, she's starring in a feature film, "Burlesque". Aguilera performed "Express" at the American Music Awards of 2010 and "Show Me How You Burlesque" at the Dancing with the Stars finale. The film stars Christina Aguilera as a Burlesque ingenue Ali, who gets a chance to be the star of a Sunset Strip Burlesque club owned by a woman named Tess, played by Cher. Despite the club's growing success, Tess is still unable to pay the bank. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game. Third, the first number seen at the club is reminiscent of Cabaret's opening with Cher introducing the dancers with little adages about each one. To keep it strictly professional was impossible. Robert Pattinson, Kellan Lutz, Taylor Lautner were considered to play Jack, before the role went to fellow Twilight star Cam Gigandet. [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]. It wasnt a good film, the Moonstruck star told the Los Angeles Times. That, Culpepper says, is where Burlesque found wider audiences outside the largely queer demographic that supported its theatrical run. Although director Steven Antin wrote the original screenplay, Diablo Cody (Juno) revised it uncredited. She smiled and said, "Oh my God, this is going to be fun!" From rehearsing with other actors to learning lines to embracing the moment and the realness of it all. She was like, "This is so great!" There were many reports that circulated during the filming of Burlesque which suggested that Antin and Culpepper would have fights on set and it delayed filming. RELATED:Hamilton: 10 Differences Between The Real-life Events And The Broadway Show. [41] The Burlesque stage musical was supposed to open at the Paper Mill Playhouse, New Jersey, in Autumn 2020, followed by a Broadway theatre adaptation, but the plans were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She had the best skin and the bluest eyes I'd ever seen. We were up against huge titles. And normally you don't have [that familiarity between two people] because it's more of a professional discussion. Sort of. "[35] Variety observed that the film "wants to be Cabaret, but lacks the edge and historical context to pull it off. "'She doesnt have enough meat. I'd put clothes in her room every day and she'd walk out combining them in a different way than I thought she would. The film follows Ali as she fights her way from the bar to the stage while juggling a love triangle between sensitive bartender Jack (Cam Gigandet) and wealthy real estate developer Marcus (Eric Dane). The American style of burlesque evolved and spread across the country, but with an increased emphasis the . Several teasers have been released for promotional purposes including the Etta James's "Something's Got a Hold on Me". It's not like we're brother and sister," to which Jack replies "No, we certainly are not." . I saw her at a party and approached her. 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. 2. [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. Its story is earnest and timeless: A vocally gifted, small-town waitress, Ali (Aguilera), leaves Iowa for Los Angeles with nothing but a bus ticket and raw talent in tow. It starred Farrah Moan as Ali Rose and Chad Michaels as Tess Scali. When she got to my office, she was impressed with everything she saw. Both Diablo Cody and Susannah Grant did rewrites of Steve Antin's script. The difference is, in every movie, the director isn't in a relationship with the studio. I wasnt there for that meeting, and I believe Clint helped in getting her to say yes, Antin revealed in the same interview. That night, Ali and Jack sleep together, but the following morning Jack'sfianc, Natalie (Agron), returns unexpectedly from her play inNew Yorkand tells Ali that the engagement is still on. She finally read it and agreed to a meeting with Clint and [then-Sony Motion Picture Chairperson] Amy Pascal. It was in the high-90s, and that's rare. 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. I want someone with more bite and more passion for what she wants in life.' 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). However, Jack is already engaged to Natalie (Dianna Agron), an actress working in New York City. A third TV spot also aired the following day during Dancing with the Stars, later followed by another during MTV's Jersey Shore. The first TV spot premiered during the season 2 premiere of Fox's Glee on September 21, 2010. You have shown that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it improper," to which Mr. Knightley replies "Brother and sister! After filming wrapped in early 2010, industry publications reported on-set tensions between Culpepper and Antin, as the couple allegedly clashed during production. 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. vevo arrestato volte biglietti contatto un conoscenza ad esempio ospita autorita aspetto di burlesque. 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. 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. 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. It's unbelievable. Cher's first film appearance since her cameo in Stuck on You (2003). They look out for you in a real way, and it was an honor to work alongside Cher. ANTIN: We tested the movie several times of course, and the final test was with an audience in Arizona. Both are really awesome, so, stay tuned! Despite Nikki's (Kristen Bell) attempt to thwart Ali's (Christina Aguilera) performance, Ali's live vocals save the show.#hdclips #moviescenes #musical #burlesque #Cher #EricDane #ChristinaAguileraWatch the full movie! CULPEPPER: [One newspaper] decided they'd do a thing on the back-and-forth between me and Steven about budget and making our days, and it turned it into, 'Oh, these two queens making a movie together,' and that's so reductive and not fair to Christina, Cher, Denise, all the dancers. 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. It was brilliant, then it was like, no, this is Tess' club, back to zero! The opening scene of Burlesque tells the story: Ali, our plucky ingenue, logs time as a diner waitress in the corn-tinted town of Genericsville . [42] The movie was also referenced in the third season of the VH1 reality show RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. reading the script, because that character is a lot like Cher. Somewhere along the way, Antin jokes, the infamous "air rights" plot device found its way into the story ("It was a feeble attempt at infusing story. So, he introduced Aguilera to her idol on the Sony lot after Cher committed to the project. It was so cute. What's happening in this Burlesque movie clip?Ali and the Burlesque Lounge Troupe perform "Express" on stage at the Burlesque.Click to Buy/Rent Burlesque on . Ali tells Tess, and together they inform the owner of the new million-dollar condos across the street; fearing the loss of business that would result from the obstruction of his prospective tenants' view, he purchases the air rights to the club's property. [12] It was later further revised by Susannah Grant, also uncredited. Jack refers her to Tess for an audition, but is rejected instantly and ushered out by Sean (Tucci). The soundtrack includes a mix of original and cover songs. As time went by, she felt a lot more comfortable.. I am more attracted to slow artsy fartsy movies that try make grand points about society or existence. Still, signs pointed to a solid opening for the film against family-oriented fare at the Thanksgiving box office. 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. She did it on the day we shot it over and over. Perhaps if it were rewritten and interpolated into something that belonged in our world, it would've worked better. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. 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