Kristen Bell Joins Burlesque

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=59886

Source:The Hollywood Reporter
October 8, 2009


Kristen Bell will play Christina Aguilera's rival in Burlesque, Screen Gems' musical drama being directed by Steve Antin.

The film centers on the journey of an ambitious small-town girl (Aguilera) with a big-town voice who finds love and success in a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club, reminiscent of the nightclub in Bob Fosse's Cabaret.

Bell will play Nikki, the loose-cannon lead dancer and main attraction at the club who spirals out of control when Aguilera's character suddenly gets the spotlight.

Shooting begins Nov. 9 with a release set for Nov. 24, 2010.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

I like Bell, but I'm not sure about Christina or Musicals.

 

[Figs]

I'd rent this to see Aguilera in Burlesque clothing. The premise sounds almost the exact same as Showgirls though.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

I'd rent this to see Aguilera in Burlesque clothing. The premise sounds almost the exact same as Showgirls though.

That's what I was kinda thinking also when reading the premise. Glad i'm not the only one thinking that.

 

[Figs]

That's what I was kinda thinking also when reading the premise. Glad i'm not the only one thinking that.

Just replace the Burlesque club for the Showgirls stage show and there ya go.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

Just replace the Burlesque club for the Showgirls stage show and there ya go.

I'm sure there won't be as much gratuitous nudity though?

 

[Figs]

I'm sure there won't be as much gratuitous nudity though?

Sadly...probably not.

 

[Catman]

Without the nudity there's no appeal.

 

[[A]]

..said you-know-how

 

[green]

It is Steve Antin directing....so its basically gonna be Pussycat Dolls the movie.

 

[Raiden]

I like Kristen Bell and I'm curious to see Christian Aguilera in an acting role, but despite the premise this movie will probably be as hardcore as a PG-13 movie or a Pussycat Dolls MV.

 

[Darkness Falls]

It's got my intrest

 

[Nightmare]

Christina? hot.

 

[Darkness Falls]

Kirsten Bell in Burlesque clothing, *drools*

 

[Octoberist]

But I hate Screen Gems. They make the worst movies...

 

[gwynplaine]

Great avy, Octoberist.

 

[Octoberist]

thanks!

 

[bullets]

I have no choice but to see this film

 

[Hunter Rider]

Trailer

 

[AlteredEgo]

I liked the sound of Kristen Bell and Christina Aguilera in skimpy showgirl outfits. But after watching the trailer... I am clearly not the demographic they are aiming for.

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

^
Ditto
Good for Bell, she made one more step into the movie industry.
They also resurected Cher or it is a special effect ?

 

[That-Guy]

Showgirls: The Musical

Always wondered what that would have been like, now I know.

 

[nite-owl]

Looks incredibly generic.

 

[dark_b]

she sings? oohhhhh what a suprise.

 

[Paroxysm]

Sweet fancy moses, this looks bad. I have a very open mind and was looking forward to this.

I just didn't realize that the dialogue was going to be so bland and the cliches were going to be laid on so thick. I'm hoping that Tucci has some fun with his role though. He's always worth watching.