Overall, it has grossed over $30,053,366 on video sales (DVD and Blu-ray sales) in United States alone. Why did Cher regret Burlesque? She finally read it and agreed to a meeting with Clint and [then-Sony Motion Picture Chairperson] Amy Pascal. But Christina quietly kept rehearsing it and trying it and working on it, and one day she said to me, "I don't need a dance double. 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. Despite the club's growing success, Tess is still unable to pay the bank. I have to hear everything!". It had Cam Gigandets Jack getting into a taxi as Aguilera's Ali climbed down a fire escape and called out his name before the couple reunited. In the morning, Natalie unexpectedly returns from New York and finds the two in bed together. I feel like this was pre-judged before everyone saw it. I might've seen him at the party after, and I didn't thank him in the thank you speech [at the Globes]. Movies. Christina Aguilera's first choice for the role of Nikki was Emma Stone. No need to waste time endlessly browsing here's the entire lineup of new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this month. Aguilera and Cher both contributed to the album. Im like, That was a week of my life, she remarked once. She killed herself [making it], what she put into this movie, energy-wise, rehearsal time, time away from her family, her son, she gave everything. Ali Rose: If I'm not 20 times better than "b*obs for brains" over there, you don't have to pay me. Emma Stone was considered for the role of Ali. She overcame a lot. The films script was written by Antin but it was revised by names like Diablo Cody and Susannah Grant uncredited. He is the brother of the group's creator, Robin Antin. The difference is, in every movie, the director isn't in a relationship with the studio. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. She was coming out with words, going back and forth. So, I was a bit disappointed by the opening weekend numbers. She gave me some good advice, shared some personal insight and stories on love, and also encouragement along the way when I needed to hear it! I never saw [Steven] after that. She'd rehearse, even at home, because Christina's not showing up to not be the best on set. Antin, along with Culpepper and the couples producer pal Donald De Line met Cher at her Malibu mansion and after quite a bit of convincing, Cher agreed to be a part of a twenty-day filming schedule, although the production lasted about four months. But Clint came up with and loved the idea of Cher. In conjunction with the image of the modern, independent woman, these women were exploring their sexuality and flaunting their agency, although often in a manner directly dictated by the male gaze. The restaurant she worked for. It was a long process. The first time I saw it in the movie was the night of the premiere, and it got a standing ovation. Third, the first number seen at the club is reminiscent of Cabaret's opening with Cher introducing the dancers with little adages about each one. I went to the drum machine that I use and just [plays drum], the first thing that popped off was how it needed to feel and move. So, I did. "They had to rewrite the character because I was just like, 'This girl doesnt have a lot of drive,'" she said at the time. ANTIN: The first ending for the film I shot wasn't good. Cam Gigandet learned how to play the piano especially for the film. I just learned what downstage and upstage is. Honestly, I didn't do a very good job. so she texted Cher right then, and Cher goes, "Is this an old f---in' song of hers?" She had the best skin and the bluest eyes I'd ever seen. Ali's Hotel Manager: Michael Landes . Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Alis character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. If you look at that number, the amount of coverage that he was able to get, when we took it into the cutting room, it gave him so much to work with. Steven Antin's sister Robin was a member of the girl band the Pussycat Dolls. She laughed and turned to her assistant and said, "We have a few minutes. I also have two TV shows in development now, both involving music. Sort of. KAPLAN: Dance costumes have different requirements than the type of clothing I'm used to designing. 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. Loree said if I got her the CD, she'd get it to Cher. That was one of the things where Steve rolled up his sleeves and got in there for two or three days of [angles]. I gave her the song thinking nothing was going to happen. and then came Cher. Still, signs pointed to a solid opening for the film against family-oriented fare at the Thanksgiving box office. Michelle Rodriguez was considered for the role of Tess. I got some cameras and shot the show over a few nights and edited together a little movie. She asked really smart questions. That was the genesis. After her role in "Burlesque", in 2011 Christina Aguilera won the MSN Entertainment Award for Best Attempt at Acting. Cher and [her character] Tess are not that unalike both are show business troupers, Kaplan said. Cher. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the cast's performance and the soundtrack but criticized the cliche writing. Erin Gray was considered for the role of Ali. Peter Gallagher and Cam Gigandet appeared together in The O.C. In the scene where Nikki is singing about a dentist, the song is "Long John Blues" sung by Megan Mullally. Somewhere along the way, Antin jokes, the infamous "air rights" plot device found its way into the story ("It was a feeble attempt at infusing story. Christina Aguilera's "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" fantasy was the first scene shot. Electra Avellan was considered for the role of Ali. After her selfish boss refuses salary, Ali steals from him and moves to Los Angeles. The brand also featured in classic Dirty Love (2005), starring Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Carmen Electra. AGUILERA: Cher definitely felt like my mama bear during shooting. At the head of it all is Cher's Tess, the club's tough-as-nails owner struggling to keep the venue afloat after the 2008 financial crisis, who gambles it all on Ali's voice as she attempts to turn a promising newcomer into a star and a profit in the process. Many people may not know this but The Pussycat Dolls was actually a burlesque dance troupe and Antins sister Robin created a show at the Sunset Strips Viper Room that would also see quite a few celebrity performances. More meetings and many more conversations followed. The film originally had a different ending a nod to the Julia Roberts classic Pretty Woman that Antin retooled. She finds Tess (played by Cher) and the dancers performing Welcome to Burlesque and decides to pursue a career on stage once she meets Jack (Gigandet). There's not that separation of civility because it's like you're dealing with your husband or wife [but] you compromise. She really had my back on that song. It starred Farrah Moan as Ali Rose and Chad Michaels as Tess Scali. TV series. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. 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. CULPEPPER: She had these little '70s glasses on, and she looked up, stopped, and said, "What are you two doing here?" CULPEPPER: A lot of people worked really hard to get this movie made. Tell me you don't have the flu. "[10] Canadian actor Shawn Roberts, who was previously cast in another Screen Gems production Resident Evil: Afterlife, was briefly considered for the role of Jack Miller. I should've. What, I don't have a brain? She reminded me of the relationship that I had with Meryl Streep [on Silkwood], when Meryl took me under her wing, she said at the time. Kyla Pratt was considered for the role of Ali. There's a bit of the Crazy Horse Saloon in Paris, the musical Cabaret, as well as the '60s TV show Hullabaloo as well as the Follies Bergre. It all worked out! At first, I was interested in Queen Latifah or Michelle Pfeiffer. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. He revealed that he wanted Cher to wear black in the film but Cher bought her own styling prowess on set. before the roles went to follow Planet Terror star Naveen Andrews. She was open to my direction, which was great. It had that feel to it. She's not a quitter. The first instrumental Ali dances to during her audition is the background music from "Nasty Naughty Boy," performed by Christina Aguilera. There's not a world where Christina is going to be out-danced or out-sung. "It had a few good moments, but I didn't even like my performance that much. Distraught, Ali breaks off her relationship with Marcus. Steven started to write it and it snowballed from there. . Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA. The soundtrack includes a mix of original and cover songs. The soundtrack album features ten tracks: eight performed by Aguilera, including "Express"; and two performed by Cher, which are her first original recordings in 7 years. Menu. Whats 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 lead dancer Nikki's (Kristen Bell from Veronica Mars and Forgetting Sarah Marshall) annoyance.Click to Buy/Rent Burlesque on iTunes: https://apple.co/2BNHE2nWhats the Burlesque movie about? It was a very good meeting. Of course, that makes me happy that 10 years later people are still embracing it and new people are still discovering it. And it was. Moon Bloodgood was considered for the role of Tess. CULPEPPER: We both had the idea of doing something that harkened back [to] old musicals from the '40s. As movie fans, we give you content we know you will enjoy!#burlesque #backstage #musical #cher #christinaaguilera #dancer #cabaret #music #artist #audition #persuade #kristenbell #stanleytucci #movieclips #clips By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. At the end of its box office run, Burlesque grossed $90 million worldwide, with multiple millions more in home video sales. [7] Keep your back straight while you bend forward. ANTIN: We opened on Thanksgiving weekend, which is generally a weekend for family movies. The first TV spot premiered during the season 2 premiere of Fox's Glee on September 21, 2010. That's what I was aiming for. She came on the set with us, and thats a little bit nerve-wracking when youve done nothing in film. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. 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. This was Aguileras debut acting venture and though her performance was praised, the film got mixed reviews and experienced dismal box office earnings. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" The film stars Christina Aguilera as a Burlesque ingenue Ali, who gets a chance to be the star of a Sunset Strip Burlesque club owned by a woman named Tess, played by Cher. Marcus calls Ali, and Sean prompts her to go out with him. Steve Antin got the idea for this film after watching Christina Aguilera perform as a featured vocalist for The Pussycat Dolls in 2002. 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. Christina was the choice. Christina, I've never seen anyone more professional than she was. A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer. Ali performs a difficult dance routine and eventually persuades Tess to hire her. Burlesque was released in the United States on November 24, 2010 by Screen Gems. Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Ali's character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. She didn't use any doubles. It's a very tough move that requires a lot of skill. AGUILERA: In songwriting, I had to tackle both the tender moments of Ali falling in love with Jack, while also tackling the opposite energy of the up-tempo [songs] where I needed to embody and exude the powerful, sensual, and celebratory sides that encompass a woman. ANTIN: I'd talked to a few different studios and networks about the project with my ex-producing partner, Joe Voci. These lines are modern inspired by Jane Austen's novel "Emma," when Mr. Knightley asks Emma to dance and she says "Indeed, I will. "She reminded me of the relationship that I had with Meryl Streep [on Silkwood], when Meryl took me under her wing," she said at the time. I said, "We're ambushing you. Others, I lost. 2. ANTIN: We tested the movie several times of course, and the final test was with an audience in Arizona. . In a previous film, Cam Gigandet played a bully who constantly referred to a fellow character as "Iowa." Peter played Hank, Amy's (Mila Kunis') father. Credit: Thierry Carpico/News Pictures/Shutterstock. 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. I'd never been taught or exposed to such a wide range of "technical" dance and so many different styles and levels all at once while rehearsing and filming this movie. What you don't usually have is the two people who are discussing it also able to discuss it at home, at dinner. The Easy A actor played snarky stage manager Sean, who is best friends with Tess. Burlesque is an exotic dance style that draws on theatrical and often comedic performance elements. The Good Place alum portrayed Nikki, a performer who strikes up an ongoing rivalry with Ali. Ali runs out onto the fire escape and calls his name, and he jumps out of the taxi and climbs the fire escape to her, and they have this big, romantic kiss. Alice "Ali" Marilyn Rose ( Christina Aguilera) is a young waitress from Iowa who dreams of becoming a professional dancer following her mother's death during childhood. [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. It's a hybrid television event/series taking the movie to the next level. The film marked Aguilera's film debut and Cher's first musical. That, Culpepper says, is where Burlesque found wider audiences outside the largely queer demographic that supported its theatrical run. MICHAEL KAPLAN (costume designer): I wanted a modern take on burlesque with a retro feel and a nod to its history and origins. Ho modo lanciato il con ali verso sinistra addirittura sinon puo solo urlare di impiego che razza . Cher's first film appearance since her cameo in Stuck on You (2003). Although director Steven Antin wrote the original screenplay, Diablo Cody (Juno) revised it uncredited. None of us thought she could do it, and honestly, we weren't concerned because we had the double ready to go. Ali Larter was considered for the role of Tess. It stayed in the top five until December 10, 2010, when it fell to sixth behind The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Tourist, Tangled, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and Unstoppable. Both are really awesome, so, stay tuned! Tess then angrily smashes the passenger side window on Nikki's convertible with a crowbar after she leaves. CULPEPPER: The biggest challenge was making sure we had all the coverage for the dance numbers, but I was seeing that stuff cut together, because Steven was asking an editor to cut it together as he was going on so he knew what pieces he had to get. The film follows Ali as she fights her way from the bar to the stage while juggling a love triangle between sensitive bartender Jack (Cam Gigandet) and wealthy real estate developer Marcus (Eric Dane). Cher was on a soundstage doing a voiceover for Zookeeper. Clint always loved the idea of doing a more grounded Burlesque musical in a nightclub, not a broad comedy, and he pushed me to write the script. [12] It was later further revised by Susannah Grant, also uncredited. [17][18] In the United States, the soundtrack was certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments of 500,000 copies in October 2011.[19]. It morphs what's best about TV, Broadway, film, and digital entertainment. Struggling to find a gig, she discovers a dazzling underground club, where the marquee attraction is beyond the muscly hunk Jack (Cam Gigandet) tending bar a troupe of confident, ravishing dancers (Kristen Bell, Julianne Hough) in complete control of their bodies (and the eyes that gaze upon them) while they writhe, lip-sync, and twirl, tempting Ali into their wonderland of dance. Writer and burlesque entertainer Gypsy Rose Lee, working at her desk, 1941. I got really inspired. I wasn't there for that meeting, and I believe Clint helped in getting her to say yes. When she came to set, we needed to have a melting time to coalesce the whole thing into what it ultimately became. 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." AGUILERA: In preparation of shooting, I worked with an acting coach. Ali quits her job, and then decides to. As the scope for Burlesque grew, the script underwent tweaks with help from writers John Patrick Shanley (Moonstruck), Diablo Cody (Juno), and Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich). [13] Burlesque is Screen Gems' most expensive film, with the exception of the Resident Evil films, with costs of $55 million. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 37% based on 178 reviews, with an average rating of 4.90/10. A few years after, we sent her the script for Burlesque. They hit it off great. Tess asks Sean what happened to all the good dancers in LA, to which he responds Dancing with the Stars (2005). She wanted it to reflect more of today's woman. [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. The controversy on the set was the number of days and getting the movie done so it wouldn't go over budget. 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. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. [43] In a 2020 interview Antin revealed a "hybrid television event/series", based on the movie, was under development. According to Tricky Stewart, who co-penned and produced LP cuts "Glam," "Desnudate," and "Prima Donna" across intimate sessions at the superstar's home, their organic chemistry led to Aguilera inviting him and fellow Bionic songsmiths Sia, Claude Kelly, Ester Dean, Samuel Dixon, and Linda Perry to join her in creating the film's soundtrack. He believed in the project, but I just couldn't get my head wrapped around a story that I thought worked. "[27][28] Mick LaSalle from San Francisco Chronicle gave the movie a full score and praised Aguilera's acting, calling her "jaw-droppingly good in several numbers" and said, "Aguilera knows how to listen to her fellow actors, to react and be spontaneous, and it makes all the difference". The reason Aguilera could seamlessly step into the role of the burlesque performer Ali was that she had already done her homework. Because she dreams of a career in show business, Ali (Christina Aguilera) leaves her small town for Los Angeles. It was about "a girl escaping her life", showing up in a neo-burlesque club and launching a career as a performer. Ali rekindles her relationship with Jack after he tells her about breaking up with Natalie, as she cared more about her job than her relationship with him. 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. "'She doesnt have enough meat. ANTIN: She came and met me in my office. 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. Patrick Dempsey, Sam Worthington, Casey Affleck, and Jamie Foxx were considered to play Marcus. What, I dont have a brain? They started the number, and. CULPEPPER: With all the coverage, "Show Me How Your Burlesque" took the most days multiple long days. This was then followed by the track "But I Am a Good Girl" which was released in November 2010. On Sunday, November 28, 2010, it went back up to third place behind Tangled and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. 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. Antin filmed Aguileras performance too. And he needed them to feel it, too. AGUILERA: I wanted to make sure Burlesque felt right before confirming, so it was important to meet Steven in person. A few years later Antin sent her the script for the movie. 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. RELATED:10 Movies/Television Shows You Didn't Know Had Been Adapted Into Musicals. Genre: Musical. "It was always sad that it was not a good film." So, Clint and I wrote an outline together, then started writing the script. [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. I respect her talent, her no-bulls---, genuine way of saying it as she sees it, making up her own rules, and helping to pave the way for so many other women in generations to come. In my experience of meeting and working with some of the greatest legends, the best ones usually are that way. She was actually really funny about it, and I was surprised that she agreed to join us! Musically, everyone anticipated Aguilera delivering natural talent. All of that felt good. They were beyond genius. [It's all a] normal process of making a movie. Christina stuck her hand out and said "Hi, I'm Christina, the one who would drink your bathwater." Figure Skating Championships. it became more about the pieces and not the movie. Greg: Wendy Benson-Landes . She then uses the money to buy out Vince's share, pay off the bank, and redecorate the club in her own vision.