Simon Cowell is Making a Movie

Published: August 2, 2007, 8:02 am

Tags: cinematical, film, movies, simon cowell, simoncowell, star struck, starstruck

Filed under: Music & Musicals, DealsYes, I mean that Simon Cowell -- the one known for his biting feedback and agitation on American Idol. The guy wants to get into film, and is looking to do so with an, obviously, music-themed project that is currently titled: Star Struck. While it's said to be inspired by Fame, I think this is just inspired by Cowell's desire to milk the idea for all it's worth -- the film would be set behind the scenes of a television singing competition (really!?) like Idol, and will follow the 10 hopefuls trying to win.Cowell says: "The story is told through the eyes of those 10 contestants. We want it to be the musical version of Rocky -- an underdog story, a feel-good film." That is, at least, better than one seen through the eyes of a Cowell-type figure. Could you imagine?! He continues: "Fame was all about young people wanting to be famous, and in order to do that, they enrolled in a drama school. The difference 25 years later is that everyone who wants

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