She unknowingly walks into a burlesque club run by Tess (Cher), which is facing financial hardship despite its talented group of dancers. [22] Overall, it has grossed over $30,053,366 on video sales (DVD and Blu-ray sales) in United States alone. The most influential 50s burlesque dancers, who were successful in their decade and the genre. But a campy, niche classic isn't exactly what the Burlesque crew set out to make. Promoting the film became a push-and-pull between appealing to mainstream audiences and staying true to the film's soul. Although Cher enjoyed her time working on the movie, she admitted in 2013 that she wasn't proud of the project. "The truth was that I didnt have any idea where to stand, not that I know where to stand now. Stanley Tucci's character smokes in many of his scenes at The Burlesque Lounge, including in the front of the house. The DVD and Blu-ray sales exceed one million units and have grossed $20,563,918 in the United States alone;[22] and, as of May19, 2011[update], it is the 19th highest selling movie of the year. Peter Gallagher (Vance) and Kristen were also in Bad Moms (A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)). Peter played Hank, Amy's (Mila Kunis') father. The website's critical consensus reads, "Campy and clichd, Burlesque wastes its talented cast (including a better-than-expected Christina Aguilera) on a movie that wavers uncertainly between 'bad' and 'so bad it's good. That night, Ali and Jack sleep together, but the following morning Jack'sfianc, Natalie (Agron), returns unexpectedly from her play inNew Yorkand tells Ali that the engagement is still on. CULPEPPER: She had notes. Credit: Thierry Carpico/News Pictures/Shutterstock. Starring: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Alan Cumming Watch all you want. I also have two TV shows in development now, both involving music. That was one of the things where Steve rolled up his sleeves and got in there for two or three days of [angles]. I had six cameras set up on a gigantic soundstage with a massive crew, and a zillion dancers around Cher that she had never worked with. But, Christina worked so hard. Shawn Roberts was briefly considered for the role of Jack Miller. I liked her so much. Here, that is his character's nickname for Ali. She wanted it to reflect more of today's woman. Cher was on a soundstage doing a voiceover for Zookeeper. When she discovers the spectacular revue of the Burlesque Lounge, a cabaret that was once the reference, the young woman is immediately fascinated. I think it was my 19th song I'd done with Cher, and I knew what it would sound like in my head, but it sounded better, if that's possible. "It wasn't a good film," the Moonstruck star told the Los Angeles Times. CULPEPPER: The audience it got that was surprising [after release] was the young girls who looked at these strong women. I hate that device. ANTIN: I certainly didn't set out to make a camp movie that people laugh at. Sean encourages Jack to end the engagement, as Ali is a better person than his shallow fiance. [23] In all, the DVD has sold over 1.4 million units in the United States. Culpepper, Aguilera, and Antin all agreed on Cher, but the issue lay with the stars availability. She also performed "Express" on the final of the seventh series of The X Factor which received criticism and complaints for the raunchy content. Burlesque was released in the United States on November 24, 2010 by Screen Gems. Later, a sobered Nikki admits that she lied about sleeping with Vince out of anger, and Tess rehires her. Although director Steven Antin wrote the original screenplay, Diablo Cody (Juno) revised it uncredited. Loree said if I got her the CD, she'd get it to Cher. Its jazz-inspired soundtrack was released ahead of the film's release on November 19, 2010 by RCA Records and Screen Gems. AGUILERA: In preparation of shooting, I worked with an acting coach. We started on the script right away! So, I did. Really terrible director. She came on the set with us, and thats a little bit nerve-wracking when youve done nothing in film. Its story is earnest and timeless: A vocally gifted, small-town waitress, Ali (Aguilera), leaves Iowa for Los Angeles with nothing but a bus ticket and raw talent in tow. Ali quits her job, and then decides to. It did, however, win a Golden Globe, so perhaps I was wrong! Beyonc Knowles was considered for the role of Ali. Steven Antin's sister Robin was a member of the girl band the Pussycat Dolls. Burlesque was an extension of "Glam" and "Prima Donna" from Bionic, a continuation of that fabulousness, but with a controlled theme and narrative. The Golden Globes drew a lot of adverse criticism when they announced their 2010 nominations as two of the year's most critically derided films - Burlesque and The Tourist (2010) - both were nominated for Best Film Musical or Comedy. Peter Gallagher and Cam Gigandet appeared together in The O.C. Glitter and shine might be the hallmarks of Burlesque's visual appeal, but the inspiration for the film's dance numbers required scaling back. On Thursday, November 25, 2010, it dropped down to fourth place in the box office behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Tangled and Unstoppable and went down to fifth on Friday, November 26, 2010. The O.C. First, Alan Cumming (plays the money taker at Burlesque) famously starred as the Emcee in the 1991 stage version of Cabaret. Instead of leaving, Ali begins serving customers at the club as awaitress, while Tess and Sean observe with Jack asking Tess to give Ali a chance. Im old but Im still pretty on top of everything.. 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: When you show it to an audience that doesn't know [the controversy], it's like The Voice: you parse it down to the voice, nothing else. ", "Watch the Sexy, Burlesque-Inspired Skate That Propelled These Ice Dancers to a National Title", "Madison HUBBELL / Zachary DONOHUE isuresults.com", "Dorian Awards 2010: Winners: I AM LOVE, GLEE, EASY A", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Burlesque_(2010_American_film)&oldid=1140159067, Favorite Film Leading Actress Comedy or Musical, "Welcome to Burlesque" Tess and the Burlesque Lounge Troupe, "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" Ali, "Tough Lover" The Burlesque Lounge Troupe, "Jungle Berlin (Instrumental)" Alexis and The Contortionists, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 19:10. Clint was driven to get her on board, and he made it happen. I also had to have a balance of starting out very vulnerable and wide-eyed and naive, she explained. I wanted to write Cher's "My Way." Cher [saw us] and went, "Ok, everybody, take five!" There are several allusions to the Broadway show and film of Cabaret (possibly unintended). [Georgia shakes her head and starts crying] Oh no. vevo arrestato volte biglietti contatto un conoscenza ad esempio ospita autorita aspetto di burlesque. Don't come back to me without Cher!" Five, Ali's "I am a Good Girl" outfit and hairstyle is similar in looks to Jane Horrocks version of Sally Bowles in the same 1991 production as Cumming. I got really inspired. The film opens in every movie version of every small town ever. . A press freebie to Las Vegas to watch Cher perform organized by Screen Gems was generally credited with the film's erroneous nomination. Christina Aguilera's "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" fantasy was the first scene shot. FAYE: She was dancing in styles she hadn't before, and you can see how gorgeously she did. Lisa Kudrow was considered for the role of Ali. Steven and Christina were, creatively, on the same page. FAYE: The biggest challenge is having the time to do the work that you want to do when timing is money. Jane Fonda was considered for the role of Tess. Surprisingly, this is Cher's first musical film. EW's oral history with the cast and crew celebrates the musical's 10-year anniversary with candid secrets from the set. TRICKY STEWART (songwriter/producer): Christina is a real diva, and being around her and watching her attention to detail, the vibe that she gives me always made me want to make music that I consider to be "fabulous." Thanks! "'She doesnt have enough meat. ANTIN: We tested the movie several times of course, and the final test was with an audience in Arizona. 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. Tess then angrily smashes the passenger side window on Nikki's convertible with a crowbar after she leaves. 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. What's happening in this Burlesque movie clip?Ali auditions to be one of the club's dancers and when she's done, she persuades Tess to take her much to the l. Judy Greer was considered for the role of Ali. You can find her work if you want to, you know, 10 Behind The Scenes Facts About Burlesque You Didn't Know, the original ending was designed as an homage to, The Pussycat Dolls was actually a burlesque dance troupe, Antin had considered Queen Latifah or Michelle Pfeiffer, Hamilton: 10 Differences Between The Real-life Events And The Broadway Show, 10 Movies/Television Shows You Didn't Know Had Been Adapted Into Musicals, Cher had revealed during the red carpet of the films premiere, The 10 Greatest Movies About Music, Ranked (According To IMDb). The first TV spot premiered during the season 2 premiere of Fox's Glee on September 21, 2010. She was at the Chateau with some friends and she said, "Come here immediately. When we met Cher, Christina was holding her kid on her hip, and we walked over. Wanda Sykes was considered for the role of Tess. Antin never returned to direct a motion picture although he did find success with his commercials. Burlesque is a 2010 American backstage musical film written and directed by Steven Antin. Started shooting on November 9, 2009 and ended on March 3, 2010. Anyway, we worked it out and I shot the number in what turned out to be a very long day. But, Christina worked so hard. The "Believe" singer told Collider in November 2010 that she felt an immediate connection to Aguilera, whom she tried to mentor during filming. I wanted to sing, Ive never been able to sing in a movie. He revealed that he wanted Cher to wear black in the film but Cher bought her own styling prowess on set. I had an initial meeting with Amy Pascal and Clint Culpepper, and I said, 'I just dont think shes for me. Tensions arise between Ali and Jack as Marcus grows increasingly infatuated with Ali, making Jack jealous. CHER: When Diane Warren brought me the song, I told her there was no way I could ever reach those notes, but somehow, I managed. The film tells the story of Ali (Aguilera), an aspiring singer who leaves her small hometown for Los Angeles, where she becomes a dancer at a struggling burlesque lounge owned by Tess (Cher). Ali tells Tess, and together they inform the owner of the new million-dollar condos across the street; fearing the loss of business that would result from the obstruction of his prospective tenants' view, he purchases the air rights to the club's property. It's not like we're brother and sister," to which Jack replies "No, we certainly are not." Although Cher enjoyed her time working on the movie, she admitted in 2013 that she wasnt proud of the project. I'd take dailies and I'd give it to an editor to put dance numbers and scenes together like a promo reel, and I showed it to Cher to show what we'd done for the last two months while she was in Vegas. Im like, That was a week of my life, she remarked once. Jack refers her to Tess for an audition, but is rejected instantly and ushered out by Sean (Tucci). I don't think Steven even wanted it then! But, I'm happy the gay community embraced it and I'm happy that people still enjoy watching it. 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. DENISE FAYE (choreographer): I remember when Christina wrote the song to the number "Express," and the finale song "Show Me How You Burlesque," she brought me to her house with Clint and Steven, and [she started playing songs, like] "Maybe this song for this number" and "Maybe this song for the finale." 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. Burlesque marks Aguilera's first leading role, as well as Cher's first musical performance on screen. After leaving Iowa with stars in her eyes, Ali arrives at a Los Angeles burlesque lounge with dreams of taking the stage with her soaring voice. The burlesque star, and her all-American little sister, the pin-up girl, were crucial ingredients to American pop culture throughout the 20th century. I don't hold grudges. More meetings and many more conversations followed. Both Diablo Cody and Susannah Grant did rewrites of Steve Antin's script. Sean: Alice, hm? [9], Cher accepted the supporting role of Tess Scali because she wanted to sing in a movie and thought this would be her last opportunity to do so. I just learned what downstage and upstage is. The resulting money is enough for Tess to buy out Vince's share, pay off the bank, and re-fashion the club to her own vision. it was all over the place! Julieth Restrepo was considered for the role of Ali. The soundtrack received a nomination at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. One is a timely, provocative story inspired by a classic movie, and one is related to Burlesque. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. When he stumbles over words, she says "Jack, we're friends for Christ's sake. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Once in L.A., she tries and fails at every audition she does until one night, she finds herself unknowingly in aburlesqueclub when she hears the music on the street. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. 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. Movies. 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. It was insane. You're always against a clock, and that will always be every project's nemesis. There's not a world where Christina is going to be out-danced or out-sung. They just looked at it and went, "That's charming as s---." Some battles I won. I wasnt there for that meeting, and I believe Clint helped in getting her to say yes, Antin revealed in the same interview. CHER: One of my favorite scenes is when I was helping Christina with her makeup. Cher and Christina Aguilera in 'Burlesque', Cher, Christina Aguilera sing justice for. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. The Glee alum made a cameo appearance as Jack's fiance, Natalie, who returns from New York to find her beau in bed with Ali. This tune was replaced in the DVD version. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. But, the meat of the narrative was there, and the pair were ready to dot their call sheet with glistening stars beginning with courting Aguilera to play their budding ingenue. The role of Tess could've gone several ways. It was a bunch of 13-year-old girls who've loved it and grown with it. AGUILERA: I wanted to make sure Burlesque felt right before confirming, so it was important to meet Steven in person. She'd never really done it before, and suddenly she was the lead, carrying a movie. This is all her, working hard and being spectacular. Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Alis character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. That night, Ali and Jack sleep together, beginning an affair. The song just didn't belong in the movie. She owned it. They had to rewrite the character because I was just like, This girl doesnt have a lot of drive,' she said at the time. RELATED:Hamilton: 10 Differences Between The Real-life Events And The Broadway Show. Steven got it and achieved his vision. A few years after, we sent her the script for Burlesque. Cam Gigandet learned how to play the piano especially for the film. The DVD audience didn't know the background, the budget, the controversy, they didn't know any of that. It became very personal. She then uses the money to buy out Vince's share, pay off the bank, and redecorate the club in her own vision. Once something is tainted with any kind of negativity, press loves to take it and snowball it because that's juicy and it sells. I mean, hello. From rehearsing with other actors to learning lines to embracing the moment and the realness of it all. TV series. I played her the song, because what did I have to lose? A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer. Marcus (Eric Dane), a wealthy clubgoer, becomes infatuated with Ali, who begins spending time with him, making Jack jealous. Generally, the studio wins. Now that it's taken on this cult following, Cher has a whole new audience of young girls. Now, the team behind Burlesque including Cher, Aguilera, Antin, choreographer Denise Faye, songwriter Diane Warren, music producer Tricky Stewart, costume designer Michael Kaplan, and Clint Culpepper, the Screen Gems president (and Antin's romantic partner at the time) who made it all happen, have assembled to reflect on the film's legacy, recount its gestation, and reclaim the spotlight their work deserved. Naughtiness without being crass! I am more attracted to slow artsy fartsy movies that try make grand points about society or existence. She then performed a track from the soundtrack, the Etta James track "Something's Got a Hold on Me". Let's humor them!". It was about "a girl escaping her life", showing up in a neo-burlesque club and launching a career as a performer. Genre: Musical. ANTIN: Denise and Joey wanted Christina to do a difficult dance move in "But I'm a Good Girl" an extended back-attitude kick to the head. Her game is good. Cher started laughing hysterically and said, "Well, I hope that doesn't become necessary!". I was thinking, "Ok, this is surreal. One night after the club closes, Tess grows increasingly worried about her financiallity before a drunken Nikki shows up, accusing Tess of rejecting their long friendship. [9] In 2019, a full-length Burlesque tour, based on the movie, embarked, including at British venues. It wasnt a good film, the Moonstruck star told the Los Angeles Times. More than just a pretty face, Gypsy Rose Lee was an author and playwright in addition to being a dancer and burlesque . During the 202021 season they danced to a medley of Aguilera's Burlesque songs, which included "Express". It's unbelievable. 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 Good Place alum portrayed Nikki, a performer who strikes up an ongoing rivalry with Ali. "[31] Stanley Tucci's performance received praise from Entertainment Weekly[32] and Empire thought the dance numbers were thrilling. AGUILERA: She's truly an incredible woman and a force of nature. This is the last sound heard as the screen blacks out and the film ends. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. As Aguilera boarded, Antin also sought technical collaborators to bring Burlesque's aesthetic to life, including Kaplan, production designer Jon Gary Steele, and choreographers Joey Pizzi and Denise Faye a Broadway dancer who'd worked with Rob Marshall on Chicago and Nine in early 2009. In the same amount of time it takes to snap your fingers and command a "Wagon Wheel Watusi," a decade can shimmy by. [38], The week after Thanksgiving, Burlesque experienced a substantial decrease on ticket sales, earning $9.65 million ($6.1 million for the weekend), for a total of $26.98 million for its first twelve days. 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. It was a very good meeting. It's not like we're brother and sister," to which Jack replies "No, we certainly are not." The "Dirrty" singer added that she channeled her lack of acting experience into the character. CULPEPPER: Christina kept saying, "Please, Clint, get Cher! The film originally had a different ending a nod to the Julia Roberts classic Pretty Woman that Antin retooled. I said, "Ok, let's see it!" Michael Kaplan who designed costumes for the film revealed in an interview that he wanted to assign a color to Chers character Tess and actually believed Tess and Cher to be alike in various ways, especially with respect to their professionalism. Little by little, the young woman discovered the life of this small world. Both Electra Avellan and Rose McGowan was considered for the role of Ali. Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Ali's character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. A third TV spot also aired the following day during Dancing with the Stars, later followed by another during MTV's Jersey Shore. Natalie angrily insists she and Jack never broke up though the latter denies this but asks Ali to leave. He believed in the project, but I just couldn't get my head wrapped around a story that I thought worked. Despite the club's growing popularity, Tess struggles with a bank loan indicted to her owning the rights of the building. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Writer and burlesque entertainer Gypsy Rose Lee, working at her desk, 1941. I had everyone that I knew calling [Steve]. Jana Kramer was considered for the role of Tess. I want someone with more bite and more passion for what she wants in life.' After her selfish boss refuses salary, Ali steals from him and moves to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Ali and Jack become romantically attracted. Aguilera and Cher both contributed to the album. In mid-2010, a melodramatic trailer that didn't match the film's tone was poorly received ("everyone thought it was going to be Showgirls," Culpepper jokes), though a second cut fared better. While spending time with Marcus, Ali finds out about "air rights", which refers to the empty space above a building and what can be done with it. before the roles went to follow Planet Terror star Naveen Andrews. Burlesque is now available on disc and digital. ANTIN: It's inspired by Burlesque: A re-imagination. 64-year-old For the first time in a decade, she's starring in a feature film, "Burlesque". It was Jack and Ali saying goodbye, and then he gets into a taxi to go to the airport to go somewhere. [9] Circa 2002, the group performed at the Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, with multiple artistsamong them Christina Aguileraand Steven Antin directed some of these shows. We camped outside of the stage and waited for her to exit. '"[25] On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 47 out of 100, based on 38 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews". It's important to have a communication and a special understanding of each other. I tried to put her at ease. FAYE: We're working on this hybrid spectacular, live musical version of Burlesque that's going to stream and have extraordinary add-on features because of technology. Second, similar choreography. Ali replaces Nikki one night to host a performance after the latter is too intoxicated to perform. [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.
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