There was a lot of pressure on the star as the films romantic lead, yet he faced the exciting challenge head on. Fame 2009 marco asher book singing someone to watch over. But i betcha that flick was more fun to sit thru than this sack of yawns remake. Sep 25, 2009 kay panabaker seated at left, asher book seated, second from left, and paul iacono holding camera star in the remake of fame. A remake of the classic 1980 film hits theaters friday, and while the cast is a little bit more wellscrubbed, the schools interior less dark and prisonlike, one thing. Along with numerous nationally syndicated tv appearances under his belt parenthood, mentalist, and medium. Dont look now, but a filipina has landed one of the plum roles in the reimagination or remake if you will of the hit 1980 movie fame which opened in the u. Fame is a 2009 american musical drama film and a loose remake of the 1980 film. Fame 2009 at new yorks high school of performing arts, students asher book, kristy flores, paul iacono from all walks of life get the chance to hone their skills as singers, actors, dancers. The film follows talented high school students attending the high school of performing arts in new york city known today as fiorello h.
If i walk would you run if i stop would you come if i say youre the one would you believe me if i ask you. Fame 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Original cast member debbie allen is pictured with star of the films allnew 2009 remake naturi naughton she was pictured with naturi naughton, 25, who plays the lead role of. Fame 2009 kherington payne in fame 2009 kay panabaker and asher monroe in.
Over four years, these young men and women will see if they truly have the dedication and talent to achieve success, while still juggling regular schoolwork, feelings of selfdoubt and budding romances. Try is a pianodriven pop ballad performed by american artist asher book and included in the soundtrack for the remake of the american musical film fame, released in 2009. Fault lies with debuting director tancharoen and writer allison burnett feast of love, untraceable, though i daresay some of the young. Kevin tancharoens remake of fame is a flat, lifeless experience that is missing the emotion required to get us involved with the characters and their. Exclusive on set video interviews with the cast of fame paul. Movies has debuted the new trailer for mgms fame remake, hitting theaters on september 25. All stars of fame 2009 final performance hold your. Destiny must have played a big part in him landing the lead role in mgms remake of the original fame movie. Oct 07, 2014 asher book aka asher monroe talks about starring in fame, why its not a remake, and what audiences can expect from the new version. Sep 30, 2009 dont look now, but a filipina has landed one of the plum roles in the reimagination or remake if you will of the hit 1980 movie fame which opened in the u. Though the 1980 fame is not a particularly good film, its concept was reasonably new, if not entirely fresh. Things are going swimmingly except for perhaps her brothers debtbootlegging problem and an ominous dream or two, until a woman comes along asking for a book. Naturi naughton, asher book, kherington payne, walter perez, anna maria perez, paul iacono, and debbie allen.
Jan 06, 2010 this fame remake is nicely produced, but it just doesn. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. However, as blandly conceived by allison burnett, and poorly executed by kevin tancharoen, this fame feels like a splashy and superficial flick, put together quickly and mechanically rather than methodically or organically. Kay panabaker seated at left, asher book seated, second from left, and paul iacono holding camera star in the remake of fame. Fame follows a group of students from audition day until graduation as they undergo special training at the new york academy of performing arts. Fame i had barely noticed that there had been a remake of fame with irene cara, et. Theres a somebody im longing to see i hope that she turns out to be someone wholl watch over me im a little lamb whos lost in the wood i.
Fame by kevin tancharoen kevin tancharoen, kristy flores. Fame theatrical release poster directed by kevin tancharoen produced by mark canton gary lucchesi tom rosenberg richard wright starring collins pennie kelsey grammer charles s. It was released on september 25, 2009 in the us, canada, ireland, and the uk. Asher book was one of the actors in the film, where he performed the song as his character marco. Parents need to know that this remake of the 1980 movie musical fame has been heavily marketed to tweens and teens on television and online. His first big break was at the age of seven when he landed the role of tiny teacup chip in the national tour of the. Jenny kay panabaker and boyfriend marco asher book form a fighting romantic couple, based on their divergent personalities, whereas malik collins pennie has gone through. Sep 24, 2009 on paper, a reboot of fame for the new generation is not a bad idea.
Asher book began singing and dancing as a small child and got his big break in a seattle stage production of the prince and the pauper. The musical remake fame could be labeled as a grittier and flashier version of the high school musical genre, but in comparison to its 1980 predecessor, the content is very mild. Asher monroe book born september 18, 1988 is an american dancer, singer and actor. Asher monroe book born september 18, 1988, known professionally as asher monroe, is an american singersongwriter, dancer, and actor. Aug 24, 2009 the electrifying spectacle of coco, leroy and the rest of the fame gang dancing on top of a new york city taxi cab circa 1980 may indeed live forever in our memories, but the 2009 incarnation. With kelsey grammer, bebe neuwirth, megan mullally, kay panabaker. Feb 24, 2009 if youve caught one of vh1s i love the 80s marathons, then youre probably familiar with fame, the movie that made your parents want to wear leotards and dance in the street believe us, ask. While the teaser trailer for kevin tancharoens upcoming fame remake it opens sept. But if he has his way, its not the last youll hear of him.
An updated version of the musical fame 1980, which centered on the. In 2006, after starring in an extensive run of national tours including the sound of music, oliver. Asher book stars in the forthcoming reboot of movie classic, fame. At new yorks high school of performing arts, students asher book, kristy flores, paul iacono from all walks of life get the chance to hone their skills as singers, actors, dancers and more. The cast includes asher book as marco, kristy flores as rosie, paul iacono as neil. I thought i had selected the soundtrack for the film from 1980, but when the package arrived, it was from the 2009 version. The film follows talented high school students attending the high school of performing arts in new york. He portrayed glen davis on the nickelodeon series, zoey 101, in the episode school dance. He got his early start at age 6 landing chip in the first national broadway tour of beauty and the beast. The original was amazing any attempts to copy can only pale in comparison. Multiple issues asher monroe book born sept 18, 1988, known professionally as asher monroe, is an american singersongwriter, dancer, and actor. Fame is a 2009 american musical drama film and a loose remake of the 1980 film of the same. Records, under which he released his first top 40 single love struck as lead singer for the boy. Asher is a short visual story about a librarianall right, librarians assistantnamed tetrine reish who lives in the citystate of asher.
He got his early start at age 6 landing chip in the first national. In 2009, he was cast as marco in the remake of the showbiz musical fame. Dutton, kelsey grammer, megan mullally, and bebe neuwirth. Jan 29, 2019 check out this short film from asher monroe. An updated version of the musical fame 1980, which centered on the students of the new york academy of performing arts. Soon, he was appearing in projects like the tv movie pop. Remember my name asher book featurette remember my name kristy flores featurette fame friends trailer international trailer official fame music video jameela on set of new fame movie fame black and gold clip remember my name walter perez featurette 2009 fame remake movie scoop popstar. This new version of fame has a lot to offer to teens, particularly those considering a career in. Fame centered around a group of talented kids who made it into the new york city high school of performing arts,and followed them. The interview took place in 2009 at the final destination. Sep 24, 2009 asher book stars in the forthcoming reboot of movie classic, fame. Asher book is just one of the hot young stars in the fame remake hitting theaters in north america and the u.
This movie is a modern remake of the 1980 oscaraward winning musical of the same name by alan parker. Fame remake brought good performances, but a little. Asher monroe book born september 18, 1988 is an american dancer, lead singer in the guy group v factory and actor in the mgm film, fame. Although its rated pg unlike the original, which was rated r, it feels more like a pg movie, especially in regard to underage drinking the high schoolers are shown drinking several times, and in one. Soon, he was appearing in projects like the tv movie pop rocks and an episode of zoey 101.
Asher monroe is a professional actor, singer, writer and aspiring director. Principal simms debbie allen during the opening credits for kevin tancharoens fame remake. Jan 01, 2009 fame remake finds lead cast cat parker oct 10, 2008. Fame remake finds lead cast cat parker oct 10, 2008.
Feb 24, 2009 if youve caught one of vh1s i love the 80s marathons, then. It was directed by kevin tancharoen and written by allison burnett. Asher monroe book born september 18, 1988, known professionally as asher monroe, is a singersongwriter, dancer, and actor from america. Its book of love, a western adventure that moves into travel to alternate dimensions set to a musical backdrop. Born in arlington, virginia in 1988, asher started working professionally when he was seven years old.
The electrifying spectacle of coco, leroy and the rest of the fame gang dancing on top of a new york city taxi cab circa 1980 may indeed live forever in our memories, but the 2009 incarnation. Fame is a 2009 american musical drama film and a loose remake of the 1980 film of the same name. Following a stint of multiple broadway shows including sound of music, oliver and prince in the pauper where he attended the professional childrens school and. Theyre filming the remake updated version of the classic 80s musical fame at nycs school of performing artswhere the original movie took placeand i got to watch some scenes with asher book. Weve seen quite a few musicals heading our way on the big screen during the past years, and while some delivered the goods, others kind of fell flat. The remake of the 1980 musical classic introduced new faces to the big screen, including actor and singer book. Having caught the acting bug at an early age, he is now singing and dancing while adjusting to life in the spotlight. I felt like i was caught up in a horrible remake of mammamia and a postbritney spears video. Asher book aka asher monroe talks about starring in fame, why its not a remake, and what audiences can expect from the new version. Music has always played a pivotal role in asher s career. Born in arlington, a small county in the commonwealth of virginia, his career began at the age of 7 years. And right here is where you start paying, in sweat. When the remake of fame comes out this fall, the factoid youre most likely to find out about star asher book is that he attended one of the reallife fame. By the time the 2009 film fame hit theaters, asher book s star quickly went on the rise.