'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' to be remade by MTV

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Aug 13, 2008
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Classic music film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' is being remade.

The original film, released in 1975, starred Meat Loaf, Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon, and featured songs such as 'The Time Warp'.

BBC News reports that MTV in the US and Sky Movies in the UK are set to co-finance the project, and original 'Rocky Horror' creator Richard O'Brien - formerly a presenter of 'The Crystal Maze' - will co-produce the new version.

Based on O'Brian's 1973 British stage production of 'The Rocky Horror Show', the film's plot focuses on a young couple who accidentally get caught up in the surreal world of a flamboyant transvestite called Dr Frank-N-Furter.

Traditionally, audiences for both the screen and stage version of the show dress up in garish costumes similar to those of the characters.

The cast for the remake is currently unknown.

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savethelips8043

Aug 15, 2008

why remake a classic?I don't think any TRUE Rocky Horror Fans will dress up to go see the remake. and new songs? no one will bring their props to go with the songs....it'll be a disaster.

georgia1

Sep 2, 2008

Oh no, not another sad attempt at trying to better something that is perfect already! Look at Alfie! Look at Psycho! Naw, not a good idea. All us real fans will just carry on joining in the fun when the show is touring live and give any new film a wide berth!! Perhaps they could give the money to charity instead - much more sensible!