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NEW YORK, July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the feedback from loyal fans around the world, Legacy Recordings presents DIRTY DANCING: THE DELUXE ANNIVERSARY EDITION, which presents the original 12-song album of 1987, along with new bonus features. This special commemorative project reflects Legacy's direct survey of a portion of the millions of Dirty Dancing fans on Facebook who responded and wished to maintain the experience of the original release by...
SANTA MONICA, Calif., and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leading diversified global entertainment company, is continuing its push into social gaming by teaming with Social Game Universe to release the first-ever Facebook game based on the beloved 1987 film Dirty Dancing the two companies announced today. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110913/LA67160) By visiting http://apps.facebook.com/dirtydancinggame, everyone who has...
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Casino goers will have the time of their lives this summer with the introduction of International Game Technology's (NYSE: IGT) new Dirty Dancing® Video Slots. Available now at casinos nationwide, players will be dancing the mambo with Baby and Johnny while singing along to the film's hit soundtrack as they enjoy the entertainment-packed multi-sensory interactive slot. IGT developed Dirty Dancing® Video Slots through a license agreement with...
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LIONSGATE® (NYSE: LGF), a leading global entertainment company, is set to produce DIRTY DANCING, based on the classic 1987 film of the same name, it was announced today by Joe Drake, co-COO of Lionsgate and President of the Motion Picture Group. The original film's choreographer Kenny Ortega (HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT), will direct. Debra Martin Chase (THE PRINCESS DIARIES, THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS)...
A private memorial is being planned for the late film star Patrick Swayze at Sony Studios in Culver City, Calif. The actor -- who is famous for his work in the films The Outsiders, Dirty Dancing and Ghost, as well as TV's North & South and The Beast -- died of pancreatic cancer Sept. 14 at the age of 57. He reportedly was cremated, although the whereabouts of his ashes are not publicly known. E! News said the event is to take place Sunday and mourners are being asked to donate to...
Singer Macy Gray and actor Ashley Hamilton were the first two contestants eliminated from Season 9 of the U.S. competition series Dancing with the Stars. Wednesday night's results show also featured a tribute to Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze, who died of cancer last week. Professional dancers Chelsie Hightower and Dmitry Chaplin performed to She's Like the Wind, which Swayze had sung for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, E! News said. Real-life husband and wife dancers Jonathan Roberts...
Ten professional dancers are to perform a tribute to the late U.S. movie star Patrick Swayze on Dancing with the Stars, ABC said. Swayze, the star of Dirty Dancing and Ghost, died Monday of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57. He had made a guest appearance on 'Dancing with the Stars in its first season. In the tribute, the dancers will perform a three-song medley featuring Swayze's She's Like the Wind, 'Unchained Melody from the hit film Ghost and the classic Time of My Life from Dirty...
The North Carolina town where Patrick Swayze filmed much of his iconic 1987 movie, Dirty Dancing, is planning a memorial for the late actor. Swayze died Monday after a 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57. The State reported that residents of Lake Lure, which doubled in numerous scenes for Dirty Dancing's Catskills, N.Y., resort setting, will honor Swayze at a memorial service Saturday evening. The event is free, however, attendees are being asked to donate to the Pancreatic...
The body of Patrick Swayze, who died of pancreatic cancer this week, has been cremated, the Hollywood actor's death certificate said. The Dirty Dancing and Ghost star was 57 when he died Monday after a 20-month battle with cancer. E! News reported on its Web site Thursday that his ashes are being stored at his lawyer's office on behalf of Lisa Niemi, his wife of 34 years. The report said no plans have been announced regarding a memorial service for Swayze or where the actor's remains will...
Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze, who died this week of pancreatic cancer, describes his life as an amazing ride in a soon-to-be-published memoir. Swayze, 57, was best known for his roles in the movies The Outsiders, Dirty Dancing and Ghost. His most recent acting job was starring in the TV drama series The Beast, which he shot while undergoing treatment for his disease. The actor reflects on his career, his 34-year marriage to Lisa Niemi and his battle with cancer in The Time of My Life, the...
