Release
Date:
November 20, 2007 Starring: John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, Elijah Kelley, Michelle
Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, James Marsden, Queen Latifah,
Brittany Snow, Allison Janney, Taylor Parks Official Website: Hairspraymovie.com
Preview: It's 1962
and change is in the air in
Baltimore. Tracy Turnblad, a
girl with big hair and big
dreams, has only one passion
in life - to dance on "The
Corny Collins Show." When
her chance arrives, she
grooves her way into instant
stardom and the eyes of
teen-dream Link Larkin (Zac
Efron). But with the
program's scheming stage
manager (Michelle Pfeiffer)
against her, trend-setting
Tracy will need the help of
her best friend Penny
(Amanda Bynes), her
bighearted mother (John
Travolta) and sassy co-host
Motormouth Maybelle (Queen
Latifah) to show the world
that all it takes to make a
dream come true is a toe-tappin'
beat and a little Hairspray
Extras:
Commentaries, new musical
number "I Can Wait,"
making-of documentary,
deleted scenes, dance
featurette, dance lessons.
DVD Formats:
Available as a single-disc
edition and a two-disc
"Shake and Shimmy" edition.
Also available as a gift set
with a metal school locker
and a "Hairspray" tote bag.
The locker will be available
in two colors: Penny Pink
and Link.Lime.
Hairspray Release
Date:
July 20, 2007 Studio: New Line Cinema Director: Adam Shankman
Screenwriter: Leslie Dixon Starring: John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, Elijah Kelley, Michelle
Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, James Marsden, Queen Latifah,
Brittany Snow, Allison Janney, Taylor Parks Genre: Comedy, Musical MPAA Rating: PG (for language, some suggestive content and momentary teen
smoking) Official Website: Hairspraymovie.com
Plot Summary: Sixteen years after the release
of the original film, New Line Cinema is bringing a feature film adaptation of
the Tony award-winning Broadway production "Hairspray" to life. Featuring new
and original material based on John Waters' 1988 cult classic about star-struck
teenagers on a local Baltimore dance show, the comedy features a remarkable
collection of talent including John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer,
Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron,
Elijah Kelley, producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Chicago"), and director
Adam Shankman ("Bringing Down the House"). The new screenplay for "Hairspray"
was written by Leslie Dixon ("Freaky Friday," "Outrageous Fortune").
EN 5 Second Review:
Oh come on, Travolta in drag. How can we miss this.
Only
a die-hard grump could resist the giddy charms of Hairspray Randy Cordova: Arizona Republic
This sweet and sunny adaptation of the Broadway musical
(itself taken from the 1988 film) is pure fun. You sit there watching
the screen and find yourself smiling most of the time...more
If
ever there were a happy summer movie, it’s Hairspray Steve Davis: Austin Chronicle
When Edna finally lets loose in the
film’s finale, there’s a joy onscreen that rocks the house.
Who ever thought someone in a fat suit could be so nimble
and full of life?...more
Tom Gregory got to sit down and
interview Cassie Silva actress, dancer, singer and
star of this summer's highly anticipated musical
"Hairspray". Tom gets the scoop on what it was like
on set and even learns a few moves himself
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Release
Date:
July 20, 2007
EN 5 Second Review:
Oh come on, Travolta in drag. How can we miss this.