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Hairspray (2007)
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Reviews Counted:206
Fresh:187
Rotten:19
Average Rating:7.7/10
Consensus: Hairspray is an energetic, wholly entertaining musical romp; a fun Summer movie with plenty of heart. Its contagious songs will make you want to get up and start dancing.
Theatrical Release: Jul 20, 2007 Wide
Box Office: $118.8M
Synopsis: Set in Baltimore during the 1960s dance TV craze, a zaftig high school hair-hopper, Tracy Turnblad, graduates from outsider to celebrity trendsetter... [More]
Starring: John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes
Director: Adam Shankman
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June 3, 2010:
Hairspray 2 Isn't Happening
Adam Shankman's "Hairspray" remake made money, but don't expect to see a sequel -- Shankman says it's been "killed."
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December 8, 2009:
Nikki Blonsky Talks Hairspray 2
The "Hairspray" sequel is slated for next year, and if you take Nikki Blonsky's word at face value, it'll be just as much fun as the first installment.
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October 20, 2009:
Adam Shankman Leans on the Rock of Ages
"Hairspray" director Adam Shankman has agreed to direct and choreograph a film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" for New Line.
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January 6, 2009:
Hairspray 2 to Feature Diet Pills, New Villains
Remember all those nutty "Hairspray 2" details shared by Marc Shaiman a couple of weeks ago? Well, according to director Adam Shankman, they're all true -- although he seems eager to subtract the...
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