The former Dancing With the Stars judge played Georgia, a dancer whose sudden pregnancy opens up a spot for Ali to audition. Peter Gallagher (Vance) and Kristen were also in Bad Moms (A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)). AGUILERA: Cher definitely felt like my mama bear during shooting. Sean: Alice, hm? 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! MICHAEL KAPLAN (costume designer): I wanted a modern take on burlesque with a retro feel and a nod to its history and origins. She overcame a lot. She was sweet and said she knew about the script, but hadnt read it yet. 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. ANTIN: She came and met me in my office. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the cast's performance and the soundtrack but criticized the cliche writing. Buzz snowballed ahead of the film's Nov. 24 theatrical bow, to the point where press for the project fixated on gossip, to Culpepper's chagrin. But, like Tess and her wise, right-hand gay, Sean (Stanley Tucci), the film's journey became all about making do with what you have and throwing a little glitter over the grease when the odds are stacked against you. The truth was that I didnt have any idea where to stand, not that I know where to stand now. When she got to my office, she was impressed with everything she saw. Milla Jovovich was considered for the role of Tess. She overcame a lot. Ali's Hotel Manager: Michael Landes . She came on the set with us, and thats a little bit nerve-wracking when youve done nothing in film. ANTIN: For the role of Ali, we wanted an actress with a very big voice. Show me how you burlesque! We camped outside of the stage and waited for her to exit. When he stumbles over words, she says "Jack, we're friends for Christ's sake. Natalie angrily insists she and Jack never broke up though the latter denies this but asks Ali to leave. At Georgia's wedding, Jack appears to call off his engagement and becomes drunk. 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. "[35] Variety observed that the film "wants to be Cabaret, but lacks the edge and historical context to pull it off. They just looked at it and went, "That's charming as s---." No need to waste time endlessly browsing here's the entire lineup of new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this month. So, he introduced Aguilera to her idol on the Sony lot after Cher committed to the project. 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). When Ali isn't wowing crowds with her vocals, she's growing close to the . I thought something was off. Their cast mate on this film, Julianne Hough, is one of the professional dancers on the Emmy-winning show. 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. The most influential 50s burlesque dancers, who were successful in their decade and the genre. I mean, it was, like, she was really up there. 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. [21] A Blu-ray/DVD combo has been released as well. Naughtiness without being crass! [Georgia shakes her head and starts crying] Oh no. Dianna Agron shot her scene in just one afternoon. When she did, we introduced ourselves. She really had my back on that song. I didn't think it was right the first time Diane played it for me. But Christina quietly kept rehearsing it and trying it and working on it, and one day she said to me, "I don't need a dance double. It can only be 50s burlesque. He revealed that he wanted Cher to wear black in the film but Cher bought her own styling prowess on set. A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer. ANTIN: We opened on Thanksgiving weekend, which is generally a weekend for family movies. She finally read it and agreed to a meeting with Clint and [then-Sony Motion Picture Chairperson] Amy Pascal. 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 revised ending had Jack and Ali reuniting backstage at Tess' club after a fight as Jack presents Ali with the finished version of a song hed been working on. I thought I was going to fail at capturing this opening number for Cher. There wasnt anything Steven wanted, creatively, that anybody disagreed with. Lisa Kudrow was considered for the role of Ali. But Clint came up with and loved the idea of Cher. 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! 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. [9] Circa 2002, the group performed at the Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, with multiple artistsamong them Christina Aguileraand Steven Antin directed some of these shows. 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. The performer had in fact, been a collector of burlesque archive and had researched burlesque and drag culture vividly, specifically for one of her albums. WARREN: I was blown away. I gave her the song thinking nothing was going to happen. I liked her so much. Jana Kramer was considered for the role of Tess. Ali Rose: Oh, yeah, it's short for Alice. Jane Fonda was considered for the role of Tess. It did, however, win a Golden Globe, so perhaps I was wrong! A press freebie to Las Vegas to watch Cher perform organized by Screen Gems was generally credited with the film's erroneous nomination. FAYE: When Cher started working on that, she wanted to work at her house with her person, meaning one of her dancers coming to our rehearsals and bringing the work back to her. Antin, along with Culpepper and the couples producer pal Donald De Line met Cher at her Malibu mansion and after quite a bit of convincing, Cher agreed to be a part of a twenty-day filming schedule, although the production lasted about four months. [9] The first outline of the screenplay was written by Antin and Clint Culpepper, the Screen Gems' president. Try a leg crossover for a fun move to perform with a chair. 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. Let's humor them!". She laughed and turned to her assistant and said, "We have a few minutes. Sean: [from trailer] So, is Ali short for anything? At lunch, I went to Cher's trailer to say hi and check in. Wanda Sykes was considered for the role of Tess. Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Alis character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. we're going to take you right up there [to Steven's office] and talk you into doing this movie!" Despite rumors, Aguilera and Cher got along well on the set and became friends. When Georgia (Julianne Hough), one of the leading dancers, becomes pregnant, auditions are held in search of a replacement to fill her role. so she texted Cher right then, and Cher goes, "Is this an old f---in' song of hers?" None of us thought she could do it, and honestly, we weren't concerned because we had the double ready to go. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Alice "Ali" Marilyn Rose ( Christina Aguilera) is a young waitress from Iowa who dreams of becoming a professional dancer following her mother's death during childhood. It came up so much, more than anything else. Both are really awesome, so, stay tuned! Upon seeing the waitress shortage, Ali picks up a tray and begins serving. Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Ali's character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. STEVEN ANTIN (writer-director): My sister, Robin Antin, had a show that she created at the Viper Room [for] the Pussycat Dolls. Burlesque: Ali Saves The Show (Kristen Bell, Christina Aguilera HD MOVIE SCENE) Scene City 1.09M subscribers Subscribe 6.2M views 1 year ago Despite Nikki's (Kristen Bell) attempt to thwart. ANTIN: The day we shot "Welcome to Burlesque," I'd never seen Cher do the number. KAPLAN: Dance costumes have different requirements than the type of clothing I'm used to designing. Figure Skating Championships. She'd rehearse, even at home, because Christina's not showing up to not be the best on set. NEXT:The 10 Greatest Movies About Music, Ranked (According To IMDb), JJ Rankin is a culture and entertainment writer. 50s Burlesque By the 1950s burlesque had been clamped down on in New York. WILHELM SCREAM: Occurs in the last seconds of the final number, "Show Me How You Burlesque". When you're upright again, swirl your hips to the side towards the audience. Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA. Perhaps if it were rewritten and interpolated into something that belonged in our world, it would've worked better. It was the most challenging to everybody. Second, similar choreography. [9] Nolfi applauded Burlesque as "a campy, niche classic". More than just a pretty face, Gypsy Rose Lee was an author and playwright in addition to being a dancer and burlesque . What, I don't have a brain? Feeling heartbroken and betrayed, Ali runs to Sean for support, also learning that Sean is gay. Shawn Roberts was briefly considered for the role of Jack Miller. It's not like we're brother and sister," to which Jack replies "No, we certainly are not." Offers may be subject to change without notice. She didn't use any doubles. But they never got to fully share that excitement at the time of release. Rose McGowan was considered for the role of Ali. I wasnt there for that meeting, and I believe Clint helped in getting her to say yes, Antin revealed in the same interview. I'm a perfectionist, and Steven is even more so, and that's the challenge: Wanting every second to be delicious or finessed and powerful, and that specificity takes time. The theatrical trailer was attached to screenings of Step Up 3D and Easy A. It was all of these numbers with Christina. 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. 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). I wanted to sing, Ive never been able to sing in a movie. 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). Started shooting on November 9, 2009 and ended on March 3, 2010. ANTIN: Directors fight for what they believe in. 64-year-old For the first time in a decade, she's starring in a feature film, "Burlesque". After her role in "Burlesque", in 2011 Christina Aguilera won the MSN Entertainment Award for Best Attempt at Acting. After filming wrapped in early 2010, industry publications reported on-set tensions between Culpepper and Antin, as the couple allegedly clashed during production. Burlesque (2010) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It was Pretty Woman on a fire escape. The O.C. I've got this." Tess then angrily smashes the passenger side window on Nikki's convertible with a crowbar after she leaves. There's not that separation of civility because it's like you're dealing with your husband or wife [but] you compromise. [11], Burlesque started shooting on November 9, 2009[3] and ended on March 3, 2010. [It's all a] normal process of making a movie. . Steven got it and achieved his vision. 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. Ali Rose (Aguilera) moves toLos Angelesafter she quits herbarjob when her boss refuses to pay her. "[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". And normally you don't have [that familiarity between two people] because it's more of a professional discussion. The controversy on the set was the number of days and getting the movie done so it wouldnt go over budget. "The truth was that I didnt have any idea where to stand, not that I know where to stand now. Overall, it has grossed over $30,053,366 on video sales (DVD and Blu-ray sales) in United States alone. Background Ali Rose (Aguilera) moves to Los Angeles after she quits her bar job when her boss refuses to pay her. Both Diablo Cody and Susannah Grant did rewrites of Steve Antin's script. Steven started to write it and it snowballed from there. [29] Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter called Burlesque "a refreshing throwback to movie musicals that celebrates its stars while indulging in sexy fun" and also praised Aguilera's acting and singing. Meanwhile, Ali and Jack become romantically attracted. CHRISTINA AGUILERA (Ali/songwriter): I'd been presented other acting and movie opportunities, but was holding out for something that felt right. 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. 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. Although director Steven Antin wrote the original screenplay, Diablo Cody (Juno) revised it uncredited. Sort of. "I also had to have a balance of starting out very vulnerable and wide-eyed and naive," she explained. See production, box office & company info. I was vocal about saying this isn't the best version of how this works. Burlesque is now available on disc and digital. Steven and Christina were, creatively, on the same page. It was all very spontaneous. It was obviously an audience that loved Cher and Christina, but I was worried. 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. Just us." In the scene where Nikki is singing about a dentist, the song is "Long John Blues" sung by Megan Mullally. From rehearsing with other actors to learning lines to embracing the moment and the realness of it all. 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. The difference is, in every movie, the director isn't in a relationship with the studio. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. It involves doing a back-kick where her heel touches the back of her head. 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. On November 19, 2010, Aguilera also gave a television interview to Ellen DeGeneres. Ali learns that Marcus is interested in the "air rights" above the club; he hopes to build a skyscraper on the property. FAYE: The biggest challenge is having the time to do the work that you want to do when timing is money. The Dirrty singer added that she channeled her lack of acting experience into the character. The "Dirrty" singer added that she channeled her lack of acting experience into the character. ANTIN: [I didn't direct another film because] I guess I needed time to lick my wounds, and I was suddenly getting jobs directing commercials mostly musical commercials at first, but it opened up to all kinds. . Essentially, spend money (the film was Screen Gems' most expensive picture to date) to look worn. Whats happening in this Burlesque movie clip?Ali auditions to be one of the club's dancers and when she's done, she persuades Tess to take her much to the lead dancer Nikki's (Kristen Bell from Veronica Mars and Forgetting Sarah Marshall) annoyance.Click to Buy/Rent Burlesque on iTunes: https://apple.co/2BNHE2nWhats the Burlesque movie about? She has sold more than 30 million albums . By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. The soundtrack includes a mix of original and cover songs. I also have two TV shows in development now, both involving music. 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). There's a bit of the Crazy Horse Saloon in Paris, the musical Cabaret, as well as the '60s TV show Hullabaloo as well as the Follies Bergre.
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