it became more about the pieces and not the movie. Watch Burlesque: Christina Aguilera as Ali Rose, Watch Burlesque: He Bats For The Other Team, The photo of seven-year-old Ali with her mother is actually a photo of a much younger. I never saw [Steven] after that. Years later, fans of the movie will still find the trivia just as interesting as it was in 2010. Overall, it has grossed over $30,053,366 on video sales (DVD and Blu-ray sales) in United States alone. A third TV spot also aired the following day during Dancing with the Stars, later followed by another during MTV's Jersey Shore. Burlesque was an extension of "Glam" and "Prima Donna" from Bionic, a continuation of that fabulousness, but with a controlled theme and narrative. Cher and [her character] Tess are not that unalike both are show business troupers, Kaplan said. The Grey's Anatomy alum's character, Marcus, attempts to seduce Ali while also making plans to build a skyscraper on the club's property. I didn't believe those high numbers. Ali also meets songwriter Jack Miller (Cam Gigandet) at the club's bar. ANTIN: Directors fight for what they believe in. She smiled and said, "Oh my God, this is going to be fun!" It's been more than a decade since Burlesque released and Steve Antin's passion project is still considered one of the most memorable musicals Hollywood has produced. CULPEPPER: A lot of people worked really hard to get this movie made. Marcus calls Ali, and Sean prompts her to go out with him. I was vocal about saying this isn't the best version of how this works. Steven got it and achieved his vision. Okay, so theres a movie like Burlesque that came out a long time ago and I was one of 900 writers that worked on it, and people will still ask me about my involvement in Burlesque. Kristen Bell (Nikki) and David Walton (Mark the DJ) starred in Bad Moms (2016) as Kiki and Mike, respectively. One is a timely, provocative story inspired by a classic movie, and one is related to Burlesque. She'd rehearse, even at home, because Christina's not showing up to not be the best on set. 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. RELATED:10 Movies/Television Shows You Didn't Know Had Been Adapted Into Musicals. [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. She also performed "Express" on the final of the seventh series of The X Factor which received criticism and complaints for the raunchy content. [30] Lou Lumenick of the New York Post said, "Aguilera can dance like nobody's business, but her acting debut isn't going to keep Anne Hathaway awake at night. 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. It was still the early days of the Pussycat Dolls, before they were a pop group. [17][18] In the United States, the soundtrack was certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments of 500,000 copies in October 2011.[19]. 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 saw her at a party and approached her. Despite its mixed reception, the film did modestly at the box office, grossing $91 million worldwide and earning an additional $42 million in domestic video sales. Ali quits her job, and then decides to. Although Cher enjoyed her time working on the movie, she admitted in 2013 that she wasn't proud of the project. 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. Greg: Wendy Benson-Landes . ANTIN: Especially on a movie like this, it's anegotiation with theactors, all thedifferent departments, production design, makeup, hair, the executives, the agents, managers To be clear, the studio wasn't trying to change anything in particular. It was about "a girl escaping her life", showing up in a neo-burlesque club and launching a career as a performer. She manages to get hired as a waitress by Tess (Cher from Silkwood and Moonstruck), the owner of the club, an uncompromising woman who is also the star of the show. Shawn Roberts was briefly considered for the role of Jack Miller. So did Christina. WARREN: I was trying every way [to keep the song in the film]. 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. . The controversy on the set was the number of days and getting the movie done so it wouldnt go over budget. 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. Feeling heartbroken and betrayed, Ali runs to Sean for support, also learning that Sean is gay. 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. 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. [41] The Burlesque stage musical was supposed to open at the Paper Mill Playhouse, New Jersey, in Autumn 2020, followed by a Broadway theatre adaptation, but the plans were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. The reason Aguilera could seamlessly step into the role of the burlesque performer Ali was that she had already done her homework. As a result, she manages to get a job as a waitress at the club. I put that energy into how I really was feeling, approaching acting in the first place, which was wide-eyed and as a newcomer, who was open and vulnerable to everyones opinions and ideas, and ready to learn.. Cher started laughing hysterically and said, "Well, I hope that doesn't become necessary!". Clint heard she was there. CHER (Tess): I loved performing "Welcome to Burlesque" so much that I decided to recreate a version of it for my live show. Her performance was good and she looked great. After her selfish boss refuses salary, Ali steals from him and moves to Los Angeles. She later tells Tess about his plan, and they inform the owner (James Brolin) of new million-dollar condos being sold across the street. With a budget of $55 million, Burlesque is one of Screen Gems' most expensive films outside of the Resident Evil franchise. 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]. I said, "We're ambushing you. Steve Antin got the idea for this film after watching Christina Aguilera perform as a featured vocalist for The Pussycat Dolls in 2002. At Georgia's wedding, Jack appears to call off his engagement, getting drunk. I mean, it was, like, she was really up there. [Georgia shakes her head and starts crying] Oh no. 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. Betty Grable, all those big, dance-y studio movies about putting on a show. Dianna Agron shot her scene in just one afternoon. Critical reception was similarly muted, which many of those involved with the film feel was yet another byproduct of the exploitative pre-release coverage. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Ali performs a difficult dance routine and eventually persuades Tess to hire her. They started the number, and. Clint was driven to get her on board, and he made it happen. It had boys, then the boys were gone, then it had boys and girls, but it ended up being pretty simple and beautiful. 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). Now that it's taken on this cult following, Cher has a whole new audience of young girls. Cam Gigandet and Peter Gallagher both previously starred on the television series The O.C. 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. Director: Steven Antin. I tried to put her at ease. Burlesque is an exotic dance style that draws on theatrical and often comedic performance elements. She was actually really funny about it, and I was surprised that she agreed to join us! Milla Jovovich was considered for the role of Tess. Patron Tequila product placement in several scenes. . CLINT CULPEPPER (Screen Gems studio president): One day I was on the set of a movie [and] Christina's agent called, saying they'd had a big meeting with her and that she wanted to do a movie. I'm in Cher's trailer dressing room, just hanging out and chatting. 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. 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. You have shown that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it improper," to which Mr. Knightley replies "Brother and sister! 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). Menu. She knew what it was, and Cher doesn't always know what the right song is. and this one she loved from day one. Genre: Musical. I can't even remember where. Credit: Thierry Carpico/News Pictures/Shutterstock. 8. Kyla Pratt was considered for the role of Ali. 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. In a previous film, Cam Gigandet played a bully who constantly referred to a fellow character as "Iowa." Really terrible director. Both Diablo Cody and Susannah Grant did rewrites of Steve Antin's script. It's a very tough move that requires a lot of skill. It morphs what's best about TV, Broadway, film, and digital entertainment. The song just didn't belong in the movie. [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. ANTIN: Christina had to become familiar with the entire process of acting. Natalie angrily insists she and Jack never broke up though the latter denies this but asks Ali to leave. "I also had to have a balance of starting out very vulnerable and wide-eyed and naive," she explained. [40], According to Joey Nolfi of Entertainment Weekly, since its release the movie "inspired everything, from drag queen revues to viral internet moments". She unknowingly walks into a burlesque club run by Tess (Cher), which is facing financial hardship despite its talented group of dancers. The "Believe" singer told Collider in November 2010 that she felt an immediate connection to Aguilera, whom she tried to mentor during filming. In my experience of meeting and working with some of the greatest legends, the best ones usually are that way. None of us thought she could do it, and honestly, we weren't concerned because we had the double ready to go. They look out for you in a real way, and it was an honor to work alongside Cher. 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I called Steven [and told him] it was a sign he should make this movie. [39] As of February6, 2011[update], it had grossed $39.4 million in North America, and, as of May15, 2011[update], $51.1 million in foreign countries, for a total of $91 million worldwide,[1] and an additional $42 million in domestic video sales (DVD and Blu-ray). The first time I saw it in the movie was the night of the premiere, and it got a standing ovation.