By: Dan Zee

I think Amanda has "something," but other than "Hairspray" in 2007 and "She's the Man" in 2006, where she showed a lot of promise, she's not getting any roles. She does need an agent who can get her some starring roles.

From Hairspray to Hair Bands

Hairspray director Adam Shankman will direct and choreograph the film version of Rock of Ages, the hit Broadway musical that hearkens back to the hair bands of the 1980s.

Adam Shankman ROCKing the AGES

Adam Shankman, the director behind the latest, film version of HAIRSPRAY, is going back to the musical.  Via Variety, he has signed on to helm the feature film adaptation of ROCK OF AGES, the five-time Tony nominated musical featuring songs from 80s bands like Twisted Sister, Journey, and Bon Jovi.  Shankman will direct and choreograph the film for New Line with production set to begin next Summer.

Says Shankman about stepping back into the musical world:

I had the best time of my life making ‘Hairspray’ and badly wanted another musical, and when I watched ‘Rock of Ages,’ I was struck by…

Exclusive: The 17 Again Cast

ComingSoon.net talked exclusively with Zac Efron ("High School Musical" movies, Hairspray ), Thomas Lennon ("Reno 911!"), Leslie Mann and Matthew Perry about their new comedy, 17 Again .

Adam Shankman gives an update on HAIRSPRAY 2 -- And could it be in 3D?

Written by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub Even though New Line Cinema made a small fortune with director Adam Shankmans Hairspray, its going to be awhile till we see a possible sequel. Thats because at the recent press day for 17 Again (which Shankman produced) Shankman said while there are some really funny ideas, we dont have a writer for it yet. He went on to say, the group - the producers and myself and the composers - decided on a direction that we want to go in. Because I have no interest in doing something that was going to, it was such a good experience for me that anything that would possibly impugn that experience was absolutely non-gratifying for me. We then sat down and said 'Hairspray 1' worked for this reason, why would we do 'Hairspray 2'? Because you start getting into 'Grease 2'But there are very funny ...

Birdie Gets Shanked

Director Adam Shankman, who last ventured into the musical realm with 2007's Hairspray, is coming on board the planned remake of Bye Bye Birdie.

Birdie Gets Shanked

Director Adam Shankman, who last ventured into the musical realm with 2007's Hairspray, is coming on board the planned remake of Bye Bye Birdie.

Hairspray Director Adam Shankman Chirps For Bye Bye Birdie Remake

“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 [...]

Shankman Developing Birdie Remake

Adam Shankman (Bedtime Stories, Hairspray) has signed on to develop and produce a remake of Bye Bye Birdie for Columbia Pictures, report the trades. A stage favorite for the past half-century, Birdie centers on Conrad Birdie, a popular singer whose character is based loosely on Elvis Presley. He's about to be shipped off to the army, but as part of a publicity stunt, he agrees to one last encounter with a fan before he goes to war. The 1958 musical has had several screen adaptations, including an Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke version in 1963 and a television movie starring Jason Alexander in 1995. Columbia has been developing an updated version for a number of years, with the logline at one point re-imagining the title character as a hip-hop star. Several writers also have taken cracks at a new version of the story, with Step Up 2 the Streets director John Chu and Tina Fey attached to write at different points. No new writer has been attached in the project's current incarnation. Shankman is also attached to direct Bob: The Musical, The 8th Voyage of Sinbad and a sequel to Hairspray, which he recently talked about with MTV here.

Shankman to Direct Bye Bye Birdie

Bedtime Stories and Hairspray director Adam Shankman has signed on to develop and produce a long-gestating remake of Bye Bye Birdie at Columbia Pictures, says The Hollywood Reporter .