It didn’t take long to get “This Is It” fast-tracked into theaters following Michael Jackson’s recent death. The film opens on Oct. 28, 2009, for a limited two-week run. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the pop star as he developed and rehearsed for concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London’s O2 Arena.
Kenny Ortega, the man behind “High School Musical” and Miley Cyrus’ concert film, is directing this film, which is being produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul Gongaware. Executive producers are John Branca and John McClain.
I’m curious to see this film, …read more

Chace Crawford just got one degree closer to Kevin Bacon. The “Gossip Girl” star is set to take the lead in Paramount’s “Footloose” revamp.
For a while there, it looked like Zac Efron would be putting his dancing shoes (back) on for the role, but now it’s official. Crawford is in. They actually kind of look a little bit alike, don’t they? I’m sure Crawford will do a fine job.
Hayden Panettiere is rumored to star in the movie, as well. Kenny Ortega, who helmed the “High School Musical” movies, will direct and produce “Footloose,” scheduled for a 2010 …read more