Product Description

Fame soars even higher with the EXTENDED DANCE EDITION of the film, featuring over 15 minutes of thrilling dance footage you couldn't see in theaters!

Passions will be tested. Hearts will be broken. Talent, dedication and hard work will triumph! Fame is the inspiring story of a group of dancers, singers, musicians and actors at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, and their spirited drive to live out their dreams of stardom. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, each student must shine amidst the tumult of school work, deep friendships, budding romance and self-discovery. Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally and Bebe Neuwirth co-star along side a group of gifted young performers in This soaring reinvention of the Oscar®-Winning hit film*.

• Audio: English: 5.1 Dolby Digital / Spanish & French: Dolby Surround
• Language: Dubbed & Subtitled: English, French & Spanish
• Theatrical Aspect Ratio: Widescreen: 2.35:1

Product Details

• #646 in DVD
• Released on: 2010-01-12
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
• Formats: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English, French, Spanish
• Dubbed in: French, Spanish
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 107 minutes

Amazon.com
Who wants to live forever? One of the catchiest songs from the '80s lives on in spirit in the 2009 remake of Fame, based on the 1980 smash hit of the same name, which shot Irene Cara to stardom, and whose theme song launched a thousand aerobics classes. This Fame is in the same exuberant spirit, of talented young kids eager to burst into the spotlight, with great doses of the High School Musical franchise. The big stars are among the adult contingent, and include Kelsey Grammer, Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Megan Mullally, and the always amazing Bebe Neuwirth, leggy and an awesome singer (though Frasier fans will be half-expecting a Frasier-Lilith run-in, a fun in-joke).

Among the talented younger cast, one of the breakout stars is Naturi Naughton, who plays aspiring pianist Denise, and seems to be channeling some of the exuberance of Cara's performance in the original (she sings a swell version of the title song, too). Other talented newbies to watch include Collins Pennie, who plays Malik, a bitter youth still dealing with the raw hand he was dealt as a kid; the winsome Kay Pannebaker, as Jenny; and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, who plays the ravishing Joy. "You have talent," bellows Grammer's Mr. Cranston. "Now let's see what you can do with it!" The adults wisely get out of the way to let the kids, especially Denise, shine.

As with the original, the music is a standout, and the soundtrack is well worth appreciating on its own. Some songs from the 1980 Fame are included, and updated just enough to feel fresh, including the title tune, as well as "Out Here on My Own," also sung by Naughton. And the new soundtrack features many new tunes, including Pennie singing "Street Hustlin'" and Mullally's memorable "You Took Advantage of Me." And if this remake (directed by Kevin Tancheroen) doesn't quite eclipse the freshness of the first Fame, it's a more than satisfying companion. See you in the spotlight! --A.T. Hurley

Video Description
From KIDS FIRST!: “You ain’t seen the best of me yet.” In the 1980s, a talented group of musicians and dancers took the world by storm in the TV series, “Fame” with explosives music and dance moves. In 2009, a contemporary remake of the fan-favorite hit the theaters. Now it’s coming to your home. Follow a crew of singers, dancers, artists and actors over four years of schooling at the prestigious New York City High School of Performing Arts. This is a great DVD for anyone interested in performance art. It shows drive and dedication in students as well as teachers. There are many talented performers in the world, but only a few make it to the top. Viewers who enjoyed the show in the 80s will be happy to see the return of an original cast member as Debbie Allen takes on the role of Principal Angela Simms. “Fame” is engaging and entertaining for both adults and children. Also starring Kelsey Grammer, Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Megan Mullally, Bebe Neuwirth and new talent Collins Pennie, Kay Pannebaker and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, it promotes a balanced appreciation of self and others while heightening a child’s educational aspirations in developing a career in the arts based on realistic goals. KIDS FIRST! Child Juror Comments: I like this movie because it shows how much some kids like music. I would like to watch it again. I bet people could do what they did in dancing and singing. Some kids who thought they didn’t have much talent got into the school and discovered that they really could sing and dance. My favorite part was the ending when all the pieces of the story fit together in one big performance.