Simon Cowell is reportedly in talks with producer Robert Stigwood for rights to a remake of the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever, which starred actor John Travolta. According to reports, Zac Efron is being considered for the lead role.Jr. Celebs: Zac Efron to Star in ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Remake? (June 11, 2009)
Original ''Saturday Night Fever''
- Musical
- Director: John Badham
- Producer: Robert Stigwood
- Writers: Nik Cohn and Norman Wexler
- Release date: December 16, 1977
- Run time: 118 minutes
- Starring: John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney
- Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
- Music by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb and David Shire
Show me a photo that you think best defines the year 1977?(15 Answers)
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Oh it has to be JohnTravolta, The Beegees and Saturday Night Fever!
Why wasnt BeeGees involved again for Grease 2, after giving some of the best songs of the century in Grease 1?
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The Bee Gees didn't actually contribute any songs to the film "Grease". They were involved in the soundtrack to another film starring John Travolta, "Saturday Night Fever ...
What are some awesome movie soundtracks?(9 Answers)
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The best movie soundtracks are Lion King, Titanic ,Sound Of Music , Saturday Night Fever and Grease.
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Fast Facts
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Simon Cowell want rights to the remake of Saturday Night Fever
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Zac Efron is being considered for the lead role
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The original Saturday Night Fever was released in December of 1977
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John Travolta portrayed the lead role of Tony Manero in the original film
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Producer Timbaland is slated to redo the original Bee Gees soundtrack for the remake
