Cowell to remake Saturday Night Fever?

by Daily Gossip Jun 9th 2009 2:07AM

Simon Cowell is on a mission to remake Saturday Night Fever with Zac Efron as his leading man.

Music mogul Cowell has reportedly spent weeks in negotiations with film producer Robert Stigwood who currently owns the rights to the original movie.

High School Musical star Efron is Cowell's top choice to play the role of Tony Manero, originally made famous by John Travolta.

But Simon may have some persuading to do as Zac recently pulled out of a remake of 80s movie Flashdance, saying he had had enough of musicals.

The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent judge also has his heart set on getting top producer Timbaland to remix the movie's classic theme tune.

Stayin' Alive, originally recorded by the Bee Gees, could get the hip hop beats treatment if Cowell gets his way.

A source told The Sun: "Robert [Stigwood] was keen to get some assurances the original wouldn't be completely butchered before he agreed to the deal.

"Simon has been drawing up a list of people he wants to get involved. When that meets Robert's expectations, the contracts will be signed."

We say Simon should go for the lead role himself if Zac won't play ball!

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Jun 9th 2009 4:30AM

Helen commented:

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This man has the midas touch im sure whatever he does it will be great

Jun 9th 2009 5:48AM

vanity kase commented:

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Oh get real! He has " the midas touch " for bland boring saturday evening t.v. The programmes he is on have nothing to do with real talent, just humiliation-grow up!

Jun 9th 2009 6:52AM

helen commented:

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vanity case im guessing your a cup is half empty kind of person

Jun 9th 2009 6:41AM

Simon Cowell commented:

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Hear the banned song {SPANKED} That's taking America by storm.
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Jun 9th 2009 10:48AM

miss.aAh commented:

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All I will say is cannot wait for the remake. Hurry up please. Loved it first time round, saw it zillions of times.And are you the real S.C. (GODLIKE CREATURE) Have you decided to be Prime Minister yet! Your Country Needs You, And Jeremy Clarkson, David Beckham, Carol McGiffan, MS Cole, Sharon Osbourne, and maybe Piers and Johnathan Ross. What a line up EH?

Jun 11th 2009 3:46PM

CleoMio commented:

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Before Simon puts his "stamp" on Saturday Night Fever he needs to step up and pay some respect to the Bee Gees especially Barry and Robin. During a tv interview during last years American Idol Simon was caputured in his limo in a phone conversation which seemed to be with Idol execs when he was heard saying NO MORE BEE GEES and this was prior to Barry Gibbs appearance on the show. It was a rude comment and showed IMO what he thought of the Bee Gees and now he wants to take this movie and capitalize on it? All I know is he better give credit where credit is due since the movie would have been nothing without the creative genius of the Brothers Gibb.

Jun 9th 2009 11:41AM

miss.aAh 2 commented:

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Sorry just realised have not put in the legend that is Stephen Fry...He can keep everyone entertained with Witty Banter and his extreme knowledge.
Before you all go nuts and respond...I know its not real, but its a thought anyway!
Just got a little bored with the damned office stuff, and needed to cheer myself up...but now the sun is shining and the world already looks brighter, and happier... Bless! I now have to work the boss is on the prowl!

Jun 9th 2009 5:29PM

Pob commented:

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It's an untouchable classic. Just look at the 'Get Carter' and 'Italian Job' flops. The Bee Gees soundtrack made the original so memorable. Hip-Hop make over? Give over. It will be a total disaster!