At first, I was interested in Queen Latifah or Michelle Pfeiffer. See production, box office & company info. [40], According to Joey Nolfi of Entertainment Weekly, since its release the movie "inspired everything, from drag queen revues to viral internet moments". The simple idea was to set it in a small burlesque club: A girl escaping her life shows up with a big voice. FAYE: The dancers were exhausted, the costumes were gorgeous, but I think some of the girls got scratches on their underarms from the jewels! Most of the flamboyant costumes worn by Cher were her own clothes, some of which were designed by her longtime friend Bob Mackie (interview on The Graham Norton Show (2007) / 18 Dec. 2010). Naughtiness without being crass! 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!" Its jazz-inspired soundtrack was released ahead of the film's release on November 19, 2010 by RCA Records and Screen Gems. 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. One is a timely, provocative story inspired by a classic movie, and one is related to Burlesque. They look out for you in a real way, and it was an honor to work alongside Cher. Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Ali's character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. The disagreements came from, we didn't have time, we have to move on. In defense of Ali, Tess questions Nikki's gratitude for the help she has received during her binges. The Glee alum made a cameo appearance as Jack's fiance, Natalie, who returns from New York to find her beau in bed with Ali. Show me how you burlesque! [43] In a 2020 interview Antin revealed a "hybrid television event/series", based on the movie, was under development. At times I can be a bit snobby about movies. Amazed by the flamboyant costumes and the breathtaking choreography, Ali swears to herself that one day she too will be on the stage. Once something is tainted with any kind of negativity, press loves to take it and snowball it because that's juicy and it sells. On Thursday, November 25, 2010, it dropped down to fourth place in the box office behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Tangled and Unstoppable and went down to fifth on Friday, November 26, 2010. The film originally had a different ending a nod to the Julia Roberts classic Pretty Woman that Antin retooled. 50s Burlesque By the 1950s burlesque had been clamped down on in New York. Kelly Stables was considered for the role of Tess. MICHAEL KAPLAN (costume designer): I wanted a modern take on burlesque with a retro feel and a nod to its history and origins. The controversy on the set was the number of days and getting the movie done so it wouldn't go over budget. 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As a result, she manages to get a job as a waitress at the club. Effeuilleuse legends in the height of their fame, up and coming burly-Q beauties and the new bad girls of burlesque. WARREN: I don't ever expect anything, but it was kind of shocking [that "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" didn't get an Oscar nod]. CULPEPPER: There weren't creative differences. More than just a pretty face, Gypsy Rose Lee was an author and playwright in addition to being a dancer and burlesque . Starring: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Alan Cumming Watch all you want. it was all over the place! She smiled and said, "Oh my God, this is going to be fun!" She makes a joke herself that, at the end of the world, it'll be cockroaches and Cher. so she texted Cher right then, and Cher goes, "Is this an old f---in' song of hers?" 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. Ali begins her audition when everyone leaves, and after performing "Wagon Wheel Watusi", persuades Tess to allow her to become one of the club's dancers, much to the annoyance of Nikki (Bell), a performer who is always late and caught drinking before numbers. It's a hybrid television event/series taking the movie to the next level. Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Alis character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. I wrote a story for her show that loosely weaved together their musical numbers. [jwplayer eTtrv57w-zhNYySv2] When Jack first plays his piano in his apartment, he is playing an instrumental of 'Bound to You' - a song which Ali later sings in the show. [7] Keep your back straight while you bend forward. Ali (CHRISTINA AGUILERA) has had enough of Iowa and moves to Los Angeles where she hopes to find a job singing. Unless you're Christopher Nolan. WARREN: I was blown away. Burlesque marks Aguilera's first leading role, as well as Cher's first musical performance on screen. [22] Overall, it has grossed over $30,053,366 on video sales (DVD and Blu-ray sales) in United States alone. In a previous film, Cam Gigandet played a bully who constantly referred to a fellow character as "Iowa." Christina Aguilera made her big-screen debut alongside Cher in the 2010 musical Burlesque, and the film's cast was rounded out with a few forgotten stars. What, I dont have a brain? Aguilera also gave an interview to show host Chelsea Handler to discuss the film and other subjects. I called Steven [and told him] it was a sign he should make this movie. TV series. I remember him saying to me, I don't care about what you say, I just want to shoot the dance numbers." https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Burlesque?id=c_vDxZzPzHQA small town singer (Christina Aguilera) moves to the big city for her chance at stardom when she discovers Burlesque, a glamorous nightclub packed with dancers, sizzling musical numbers, and an owner (Cher) in need of a star. Sean: Alice, hm? She was completely in it, she wasn't trying to change it at all, she wasn't trying to make it comfortable for herself. Ali Rose (Aguilera) moves toLos Angelesafter she quits herbarjob when her boss refuses to pay her. Paula van Oppen, former member of the girl group G.R.L, plays one of the burlesque dancers, Anna. [24], Burlesque received mixed reviews from critics. says the actress. Don't come back to me without Cher!" 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. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! Glitter and shine might be the hallmarks of Burlesque's visual appeal, but the inspiration for the film's dance numbers required scaling back. It was Pretty Woman on a fire escape. Now, the team behind Burlesque including Cher, Aguilera, Antin, choreographer Denise Faye, songwriter Diane Warren, music producer Tricky Stewart, costume designer Michael Kaplan, and Clint Culpepper, the Screen Gems president (and Antin's romantic partner at the time) who made it all happen, have assembled to reflect on the film's legacy, recount its gestation, and reclaim the spotlight their work deserved. Menu. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). CULPEPPER: Christina said, "Trust me, you're not going to have a problem. Timing can play a big factor in balancing between album and touring cycles. Several teasers have been released for promotional purposes including the Etta James's "Something's Got a Hold on Me". The "Dirrty" singer added that she channeled her lack of acting experience into the character. Steven and I are deep into this. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Aguilera and Cher both contributed to the album. You can hear feedback when Ali is onstage and Nikki sabotages the mixing console. It's not like we're brother and sister," to which Jack replies "No, we certainly are not." It's a very tough move that requires a lot of skill. As of 2021, Eric Dane (Marcus) and Peter Gallagher (Vince) have both appeared on the television series Grey's Anatomy (2005-present). Ali Larter was considered for the role of Tess. With a budget of $55 million, Burlesque is one of Screen Gems' most expensive films outside of the Resident Evil franchise. 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. Both Diablo Cody and Susannah Grant did rewrites of Steve Antin's script. Show me how you burlesque! After her selfish boss refuses salary, Ali steals from him and moves to Los Angeles. In the scene where Marcus meets with Tess about his offer, he is seen playing with a ring on his wedding finger when the camera pans to him after Tess's Sandbox comment. A third TV spot also aired the following day during Dancing with the Stars, later followed by another during MTV's Jersey Shore. 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. Sign up for Us Weekly's free, daily newsletter and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more! The DVD and Blu-ray sales exceed one million units and have grossed $20,563,918 in the United States alone. Gabriela Spanic was considered for the role of Tess. The Dirrty singer added that she channeled her lack of acting experience into the character. When Georgia (Hough) becomespregnant, auditions are held to replace her. STEVEN ANTIN (writer-director): My sister, Robin Antin, had a show that she created at the Viper Room [for] the Pussycat Dolls. 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. 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. Honestly, I didn't do a very good job. Marla (as Wendy Benson) Tisha French . [9] The first outline of the screenplay was written by Antin and Clint Culpepper, the Screen Gems' president. You know whats funny? So, I was a bit disappointed by the opening weekend numbers. At Georgia's wedding, Jack appears to call off his engagement and becomes drunk. At Georgia's wedding, Jack appears to call off his engagement, getting drunk. As Aguilera boarded, Antin also sought technical collaborators to bring Burlesque's aesthetic to life, including Kaplan, production designer Jon Gary Steele, and choreographers Joey Pizzi and Denise Faye a Broadway dancer who'd worked with Rob Marshall on Chicago and Nine in early 2009. It was the most challenging to everybody. 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. There's not a world where Christina is going to be out-danced or out-sung. AGUILERA: Every dancer moved their body in a different unique way, and it's a beautiful thing to appreciate and fall in love with dance on the personal level that this movie provided for me. Well, welcome to Wonderland. Cher's first film appearance since her cameo in Stuck on You (2003). So, he introduced Aguilera to her idol on the Sony lot after Cher committed to the project. One decade after the film's Nov. 24, 2010 release, those who took writer-director Steven Antin's vision from far-off fantasy to a dream come true all attest: The memories of the magic they experienced on set are still as vivid as they were all those years ago. A few years later Antin sent her the script for the movie. She unknowingly walks. Although Cher enjoyed her time working on the movie, she admitted in 2013 that she wasnt proud of the project. 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. There Ali attends multiple auditions with little success. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. After Ali's debut as the lead, she asks Jack what he thinks about her outfit. Antin revealed that he filmed these shows into a single movie which eventually inspired Burlesque. You're always against a clock, and that will always be every project's nemesis. The reason Cher accepted a supporting role in a film was that she believed this may be her last opportunity to be in a starring role where she gets to sing. But, Christina worked so hard. This was Aguileras debut acting venture and though her performance was praised, the film got mixed reviews and experienced dismal box office earnings. But they never got to fully share that excitement at the time of release. It had a few good moments, but I didnt even like my performance that much. "It had a few good moments, but I didn't even like my performance that much. ANTIN: I actually shot the show that Christina Aguilera did with the Pussycat Dolls [years prior], but I didn't get to know her then. There are several allusions to the Broadway show and film of Cabaret (possibly unintended). "[35] Variety observed that the film "wants to be Cabaret, but lacks the edge and historical context to pull it off. Emma Stone was considered for the role of Ali. ANTIN: Besides David [Geffen], her manager was also talking to her about the script, so she was very aware of it. NEXT:The 10 Greatest Movies About Music, Ranked (According To IMDb), JJ Rankin is a culture and entertainment writer. This is the last sound heard as the screen blacks out and the film ends. She'd rehearse, even at home, because Christina's not showing up to not be the best on set. I didn't like the way it was written, and I didn't like the set. We begged for five minutes of her time. Of course, that makes me happy that 10 years later people are still embracing it and new people are still discovering it. But, I'm happy the gay community embraced it and I'm happy that people still enjoy watching it. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. The brand also featured in classic Dirty Love (2005), starring Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Carmen Electra. She also makes up with Nikki and rehires her at the club. Now that it's taken on this cult following, Cher has a whole new audience of young girls. She was sweet and said she knew about the script, but hadn't read it yet. Feedback is usually caused by microphones, and since the dancers were supposed to be lip-syncing at this point, the microphones on stage would not be live to create feedback anyway. 8. 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. FAYE: I directed and choreographed Cher for many years. 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. Cher grabbed her and gave her a big hug and a kiss. Still, signs pointed to a solid opening for the film against family-oriented fare at the Thanksgiving box office. Lisa Kudrow was considered for the role of Ali. That's just what happens in movies. At the end of its box office run, Burlesque grossed $90 million worldwide, with multiple millions more in home video sales. Jessica Biel and Lindsay Lohan were considered for the role of Nikki. The first movie is The Devil Wears Prada (2006), when Tucci's character Nigel gives Anne Hathaway' a makeover, followed by a montage set to "Vogue.". Scroll down to see stars you may have forgot appeared in Burlesque. Despite the club's growing success, Tess is still unable to pay the bank. The costumes for the film's finale were made from a variety of chains I bought at hardware stores. She finally read it and agreed to a meeting with Clint and [then-Sony Motion Picture Chairperson] Amy Pascal. AGUILERA: In preparation of shooting, I worked with an acting coach. Many people may not know this but The Pussycat Dolls was actually a burlesque dance troupe and Antins sister Robin created a show at the Sunset Strips Viper Room that would also see quite a few celebrity performances. . I had an initial meeting with Amy Pascal and Clint Culpepper, and I said, 'I just dont think shes for me. During the 202021 season they danced to a medley of Aguilera's Burlesque songs, which included "Express". At some point in everyone's life, you feel that need to remind the world who you are. like that! 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. I said, "We're ambushing you. Wanda Sykes was considered for the role of Tess. "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. "I also had to have a balance of starting out very vulnerable and wide-eyed and naive," she explained. ANTIN: The first ending for the film I shot wasn't good. So did Christina. it became more about the pieces and not the movie. But Culpepper revealed in an interview that though they did have disagreements, they were not creative in nature but were about scheduling issues. I'm in Cher's trailer dressing room, just hanging out and chatting. Or, at least, the seemingly far-off fantasy of getting Cher who first received the script from Antin and Culpepper's friend, David Geffen to play the club owner, Tess, in her first movie role in seven years (and the Oscar winner's first-ever musical feature film). 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. It was all very spontaneous. There were a few scenes we shared where I learned from her that being a supportive costar really helps to create something special, and motivating each other is what makes for a great outcome. She was sweet and said she knew about the script, but hadnt read it yet. This is the second movie with Stanley Tucci where he provides the lead character with new clothing and a makeover which leads to a montage backed by Madonna music. Im old but Im still pretty on top of everything.. I am more attracted to slow artsy fartsy movies that try make grand points about society or existence. They had to rewrite the character because I was just like, This girl doesnt have a lot of drive,' she said at the time. 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. 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. 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. He is the brother of the group's creator, Robin Antin. She was adorable, reading off her iPhone kind of scared with something prepared, and the songs blew us away. Movies. 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. If you can help us with this wiki please sign up and help us! ANTIN: We tested the movie several times of course, and the final test was with an audience in Arizona. Marcus (Eric Dane), a wealthy clubgoer, becomes infatuated with Ali, who begins spending time with him, making Jack jealous. When we met Cher, Christina was holding her kid on her hip, and we walked over. She also performed "Express" on the final of the seventh series of The X Factor which received criticism and complaints for the raunchy content. By the Christmas weekend, it was number 15 at the box office. Aguilera performed "Bound to You" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and gave an interview and performance on Conan. How come individuals court relationship where the son is a lot old versus lady? - no indeed.". 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. He revealed that he wanted Cher to wear black in the film but Cher bought her own styling prowess on set. While preparing her Hollywood debut, Aguilera was simultaneously finishing her sixth studio album, Bionic, which released in June 2010. Marylin Alice "Ali" Rose, known by her nickname Ali, is the protagonist in the film, Burlesque. I wanted to write Cher's "My Way." [11], Burlesque started shooting on November 9, 2009[3] and ended on March 3, 2010. 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 performed "Express" at the American Music Awards of 2010 and "Show Me How You Burlesque" at the Dancing with the Stars finale. Culpepper felt Aguilera's deep admiration for Cher emotions complimentary to the dynamic between Ali and Tess in the film. It stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Julianne Hough, Alan Cumming, and Peter Gallagher, and features cameos from Dianna Agron, and James Brolin. CHER: It's not a surprise to me that it has been deeply embraced by the gay community. Cher. More meetings and many more conversations followed. 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! Burlesque is a 2010 American backstage musical film written and directed by Steven Antin. I've got this." It was a joke between us, because after I met Cher at her house for three hours with Donald [De Line, the executive producer] and Steve, we called Christina as we left. A few years after, we sent her the script for Burlesque. Some battles I won. It's not like we're brother and sister," to which Jack replies "No, we certainly are not." 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. It was brilliant, then it was like, no, this is Tess' club, back to zero! I thought something was off. It was a very good meeting. Shipped to theaters under the code name "Former Glory". That song is hers. "[36] The New York Times said that the story line "had already gathered dust by the time [of] the 1933 musical 42nd Street". The disagreements came from, we didnt have time, we have to move on, Culpepper said. "'She doesnt have enough meat. Several years ago [RuPaul's Drag Race stars Farrah Moan and Chad Michaels] did a live drag version of the movie, which I thought was hilarious. There wasn't anything Steven wanted, creatively, that anybody disagreed with. She laughed and turned to her assistant and said, "We have a few minutes. Ali leaves Marcus, after discovering his plans to sell the burlesque for money. She came on the set with us, and thats a little bit nerve-wracking when youve done nothing in film. 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. Greg: Wendy Benson-Landes . 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. Jana Kramer was considered for the role of Tess. In the scene where Nikki is singing about a dentist, the song is "Long John Blues" sung by Megan Mullally. [33] Time Out labelled the drama "perfunctory"[34] while Roger Ebert said that "Burlesque shows Cher and Christina Aguilera being all that they can be, and that's more than enough. [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. Ali runs out onto the fire escape and calls his name, and he jumps out of the taxi and climbs the fire escape to her, and they have this big, romantic kiss. A few weeks later, Clint and I went to her house in Malibu for another meeting. ANTIN: She came and met me in my office. The photo of seven-year-old Ali with her mother is actually a photo of a much younger Christina Aguilera with her real-life mother, Shelly Kearns. It's important to have a communication and a special understanding of each other. After filming wrapped in early 2010, industry publications reported on-set tensions between Culpepper and Antin, as the couple allegedly clashed during production. ", "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. Rose McGowan was considered for the role of Ali. I got some cameras and shot the show over a few nights and edited together a little movie. before the roles went to follow Planet Terror star Naveen Andrews. Critical reception was similarly muted, which many of those involved with the film feel was yet another byproduct of the exploitative pre-release coverage. Coming Wednesday Grammy-winning divas Cher and Christina Aguilera star in this musical drama, which quickly became a camp classic. I wasnt there for that meeting, and I believe Clint helped in getting her to say yes, Antin revealed in the same interview. What you don't usually have is the two people who are discussing it also able to discuss it at home, at dinner. She didn't use any doubles. Christina realized this was new to her and she took it all very seriously, and was committed to working hard on getting it right. I also have two TV shows in development now, both involving music. "[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. After her selfish boss refuses salary, Ali steals from him and moves to Los Angeles. Credit: Thierry Carpico/News Pictures/Shutterstock. "They had to rewrite the character because I was just like, 'This girl doesnt have a lot of drive,'" she said at the time. But there were many more meetings and conversations before she actually said yes.
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