Although the project is merely "in development," The Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming to Fox as a two-hour TV reboot special of the original film and stage production. Fox announced that "the two-hour, pre taped event special, which is in development with a cast-contingent order, is executive produced by Gail Berman of The Jackal Group; the 1975 movie's producer Lou Adler; and Kenny Ortega, who is set to direct and choreograph." It seems like it will be a nice blend of not only the original creators, but with a director Ortega, who is known for movies like Hocus Pocus, High School Musical and Michael Jackson's This Is It. Also, Fox wants to make sure they can keep the musical genre, considering one of its top shows, Glee, has concluded this year. Read More »
Tim Curry of Rocky Horror Picture Show fame has been one of the most prolific actors of our time. While he hasn't gotten the accolades of a Marlon Brando or Al Pacino, his body of work has just as many credits as those two. Sadly Curry's career has been sidelined after he suffered a stroke three-years-ago. Now Curry spends the rest of his days in a wheelchair. Despite the tragedy that has befallen his life, on Sunday Curry received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tony Awards in Los Angeles. The honor was bestowed upon to Curry by the Actors Fund - a group that provides for funeral and burial expenses. Read More »