Merrick here...


Collider spoke to Lakeshore's Gary Lucchesi & got an update on the FAME remake we've discussed here BEFORE:

* they’re going to shoot the movie this November
*the students will all be unknowns but some of the teachers we’ll recognize
*the budget is around $25-30 million
*they’re going to film in New York and the interiors in Los Angeles
*it’s set today
*All new songs except they’re going to use the Fame song

...says THIS ARTICLE at Collider, which goes on to discuss the possibility of faces from FAME's past making an appearance. the casting of relative-to-complete unknowns, and more.

You can also find audio of the interview HERE.

I hope the new music and dance numbers go something like this: