"Bedtime Stories" director Adam Shankman may do what no one in Hollywood has managed so far -- bring back big screen musicals. With "Hairspray" under his belt and a deal to direct "Bob: The Musical," Shankman is stepping in to help Columbia revive its remake of "Bye Bye Birdie." According to The Hollywood Reporter, he'll be producing and developing the film, but isn't set to direct just yet.
"Birdie" debuted on Broadway in 1958, but probably is best known for the 1963 movie version that starred Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke. It centers on a popular singer named Conrad Birdie (who was loosely based on Elvis Presley) who is about to be shipped off to the army, but decides to give one lucky girl from his fan club a farewell kiss. Of course, love, mayhem, and musical numbers follow. Read more...