Synopsis
Sixteen years after the release of the original film, New Line Cinema is bringing a feature film adaptation of the Tony award-winning Broadway production Hairspray to life. Featuring new and original material based on John Waters’ 1988 cult classic about star-struck teenagers on a local Baltimore dance show, the comedy features a remarkable collection of talent including John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Chicago), and director Adam Shankman (Bringing Down The House). The new screenplay for Hairspray was written by Leslie Dixon (Freaky Friday, Outrageous Fortune). Hairspray is scheduled for a July 20th, 2007 release.
DVD Release: November 20, 2007
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Starring: John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, James Marsden, and Queen Latifah
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Hairspray, New Line Launches Nationwide Casting Search for Musical Film Version of Hairspray, Auditions To... Read more
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Hairspray Soundtrack, Limited Run Collector's Gift Set In Stores Nov. 20; Star Elijah Kelley Signs With New Line Records... Read more
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Hairspray, John Travolta and Queen Latifah to Star in New Line Cinema's Musical Film Adaptation of Hairspray... Read more
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Hairspray, New Line Cinema's Hairspray Continues To Hit All The Right Notes At The Box Office Read more
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Hairspray, The Music of Hairspray Comes to a Record Store, TV Screen, iPod, and Cell Phone Near You Read more
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Hairspray, New LIne Cinema Produces Exclusive Charity Auction on eBay Featuring Costumes and Props from Hairspray... Read more
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Hairspray Re-Release In NY and LA, New Line Cinema’s Hairspray Returns To LA and NY Theaters For Special One Week Return Engagement... Read more
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New Line Records Scores High on Billboard, New Line Records Scores High on Billboard Year-End Charts With Hairspray Soundtrack Read more
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