ZAC EFRON: THE NEW TONY MANERO?

The buzz in Hollywood is that American Idol's Simon Cowell is in talks with producer Robert Stigwood to remake the 1977 classic, "Saturday Night Fever."
Simon has his eye on cutie Zac Efron to play Tony Manero, the tight-pants-wearing disco king originally played by John Travolta.
Sources tell Britain's The Sun newspaper that Cowell has been looking into buying the rights for years and has opened discussions with Stigwood, who owns the rights to the screenplay.
“The charm offensive has been in full swing and they made a breakthrough over the last couple of weeks. Robert was keen to get some assurances the original wouldn’t be completely butchered before he agreed to the deal," the source told the paper.
“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.”
Word is that hip-hop producer Timbaland might get tapped to rework that awesome Bee Gees soundtrack.
Watch the first three minutes of the movie and see if you can envision the "High School Musical" star in the role.



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DENZEL AND HIS LOVELY WIFE ATTEND LAKER GAME

It's that time that Mr. Washington will start making the rounds to promote his new action drama, "The Taking of Pelham 123." Denzel will be starring in this 1974 remake along with John Travolta and directed by Tony Scott.
Hollywood TV caught the thespian on his way into the Staples Center along with his lovely wife Pauletta to see the Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets West Coast Conference Finals.