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"Hairspray" (2007)

Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion – dancing. Her dream is to appear on "The Corny Collins Show," Baltimore's hippest dance party on TV. Tracy seems a natural fit for the show except for one not-so-little problem – she doesn't fit. Her plus-sized figure has always set her apart from the in-crowd...
John Travolta Gets Dressed Up in Drag for "Hairspray"
Movie musical veteran John Travolta on "Hairspray," playing a woman, working with Christopher Walken and Queen Latifah, movies with messages, and "Wild Hogs 2."
Christopher Walken Talks "Hairspray"
Christopher Walken discusses "Hairspray," dancing, working with John Travolta, and his years on Broadway.
Newcomer Nikki Blonsky Discusses "Hairspray"
Nikki Blonsky talks about the movie musical "Hairspray," playing Tracy Turnblad, getting the role, and the songs of the 1960s.
Zac Efron and Brittany Snow Team Up to Talk About "Hairspray"
Zac Efron and Brittany Snow on "Hairspray," the 60s, musicals, and John Travolta in drag.
"Hairspray" Review
"Hairspray" is like a cinematic version of Disneyland. Walt Disney dubbed his theme park the “Happiest Place on Earth” and Hairspray has to be the happiest film of the past 20 years, even with its march against segregation led by a blonde haired Queen Latifah and its rallying cries against racism and size-ism. It’s bubbly and campy, and basically just good family fun.
On the Red Carpet - Palm Springs Film Festival
The cast of the movie musical "Hairspray" was honored with the 'Ensemble Performance' Award at the 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival. On the red carpet, Nikki Blonsky, Amanda Bynes, producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan talked up the film.
Michelle Pfeiffer Gets Evil in "Hairspray"
Michelle Pfeiffer on "Hairspray," lip synching, the film's approach to racism, and working with Queen Latifah.
Queen Latifah Struts Her Stuff in "Hairspray"
Queen Latifah discusses "Hairspray," her music, working with John Travolta and Michelle Pfeiffer, and the film's handling of racism and size-ism.
Amanda Bynes and Elijah Kelley on "Hairspray"
Amanda Bynes and Elijah Kelley on "Hairspray," training to dance, the hair, the costumes, and working with John Travolta and Queen Latifah.
"Hairspray" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the New Line Cinema movie, "Hairspray," starring featuring Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Amanda Bynes, Queen Latifah, Zac Efron, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, and Brittany Snow.
"Hairspray" Trailer
"Hairspray" movie trailer in Quicktime and Windows Media formats.
"Hairspray" Soundtrack Features 19 Songs from the Musical
The "Hairspray" soundtrack features songs by Zac Efron, Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Queen Latifah.
"Hairspray" Premiere Photos
Photos from the premiere of "Hairspray" featuring photos of Zac Efron, Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Amanda Bynes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen Latifah, Elijah Kelley, Adam Shankman, James Marsden, Brittany Snow, Forest Whitaker, Kelly Preston, Marissa Janet Winokur, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Carmen Electra, Jenna Dewan, and Allison Janney.
"Hairspray" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "Hairspray" directed by Adam Shankman.
Another Zac Efron Interview
(June 2007) Interview with Zac Efron about the movie "Hairspray" at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards.
"Hairspray" Posters
Two posters for "Hairspray" including one with the tagline: "Who's Who Behind the Do?"
"Hairspray" Finds Its Leading Lady
(June 12, 2006) Newcomer Nicole Blonsky has landed the starring role in the movie "Hairspray."
Amanda Bynes Joins "Hairspray"
(June 6, 2006) Amanda Bynes has landed the role of Penny Pingleton in the movie "Hairspray," directed by Adam Shankman and also starring John Travolta and Queen Latifah.
John Travolta, Queen Latifah in "Hairspray" Film
(March 2006) John Travolta will play Edna Turnblad and Queen Latifah will star as Motormouth Maybelle in the new movie version of "Hairspray," to be directed by Adam Shankman.
Adam Shankman to Direct "Hairspray"
(Oct 2005) Adam Shankman will direct the new movie version of "Hairspray" for New Line Cinema.
"Hairspray" Preview
"Hairspray" is included in my 2007 Movie Preview featuring 15 big films of '07.
Official "Hairspray" Website
New Line Cinema's official site for "Hairspray." Release Date: July 20, 2007

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