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‘This is It’ Director Quits ‘Footloose’ Remake
backseatcuddler.com - 10/26/2009
‘This is It’ Director Quits ‘Footloose’ Remake
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Kenny Ortega the director of Michael Jackson’s This is It has dropped out of directing the remake of the Footloose.
When it comes to musical movies, everyone is cutting footloose
riskybusiness.blogs.thr.com - 10/30/2009
When it comes to musical movies, everyone is cutting footloose
— riskybusiness.blogs.thr.com — By Steven Zeitchik It’s time for musical chairs on musical pics. Kenny Ortega, fresh off the growing... global phenom that is “This Is It,” is contemplating a number of gigs now that he’s off “Footloose,” including ... (more) When it comes to musical movies, everyone is cutting ...

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weblogs.variety.com - 10/25/2009
Ortega and Paramount No Longer Dancing on "Footloose"
— weblogs.variety.com — Kenny Ortega has ankled as director of "Footloose," over what sources called differences with Paramount Pictures on... tone and budget. The move comes days before the opening of the Ortega-directed Michael Jackson concert film “This is It,” which is ... (more) Ortega and Paramount No Longer Dancing on "Footloose"

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Director Kenny Ortega Exits FOOTLOOSE
collider.com - 10/26/2009
Director Kenny Ortega Exits FOOTLOOSE
— collider.com — Director Kenny Ortega has left Paramount Pictures “Footloose” remake over differences on tone and budget. According to... Variety , the studio wanted “an edgier drama with less emphasis on the musical numbers and a budget around $25 ... (more) Director Kenny Ortega Exits FOOTLOOSE

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