ReFamed

Remake of 80s musical in the works

Another day. Another remake.

The next oldie to turn newie? “Fame” – yep, I wanna live forever; I wanna dance on top of cars.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, “300” producer Mark Canton and Lakeshore Entertainment are the ones responsible for the increase in royalty cheques that Irene Cara’s about to receive.

The $25 million Fame remake is slated to hit theaters in summer 2008 and will be based on the Alan Parker film set at the New York Academy of Performing Arts, which starred Irene Cara and Debbie Allen and launched a generation of wannabe performers.

MGM has hired a writer and director for the project but offered no further details. The studio plans to retain many of the musical elements of the original movie that also launched a global television hit and international stage show.