A reinvention of the original Oscar-winning hit film, Fame is set to hit the big screen featuring a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists seeking their dreams of making it big.
To help get fans ready for the film, M&C is giving away a Karaoke machine, Fame soundtracks, and copies of the original Fame on DVD!
The film takes place over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts - a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work.
The cast includes Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, Paul McGill as Kevin, Naturi Naughton as Denise, Kay Panabaker as Jenny, Kherington Payne as Alice, Collins Pennie as Malik, Walter Perez as Victor, and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle as Joy.
Their instructors include Debbie Allen as Principal Simms, Charles S. Dutton as Alvin Dowd, Kelsey Grammer as Joel Cranston, Megan Mullally as Fran Rowan, and Bebe Neuwirth as Lynn Kraft.
In addition to M&C’s Fame competition, LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) is partnering with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and Lakeshore Entertainment have developed a movie tie-in, film-themed micro site, mobile phone personality quiz and national LGFameUs Talent Competition with $50,000 grand prize. The movie-themed micro site gives movie fans a much richer and deeper experience than the usual movie tie-in website, www.lgfameus.com . In addition to exclusive film features and photos, consumers can submit a video showcasing their talent for their chance to win the grand prize of $50,000. Videos will be viewable online featuring remakes of Fame’s iconic theme song interpreted by aspiring musicians and performers.
The contest runs August through October 5th. Each time users log on and vote for their favorite videos, LG will make a donation to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation through its on-going partnership with the non-profit organization.
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in America’s public schools by restoring music education programs in cities across the U.S. and raising awareness of the importance of music participation for our nation’s youth.
When users log on and cast a vote for their favorite video, they will have a chance to win a mobile phone via the daily give away and will be entered in a drawing for an LG home entertainment system.
The grand prize contest winner of $50,000 and the grand prize sweepstakes winner of the home entertainment system will be announced on October 12th.
To highlight LG’s extensive product line-up, www.lgfameus.com also features an online quiz, “What LG Phone Are You?” to match user personalities with the line up of LG mobile phones.
Just as the movie FAME celebrates creativity and individualism, LG aims to channel users’ uniqueness through a strategic and insightful fourteen questions. Aligning wants with needs, the “What LG Phone Are You” quiz leaves the mobile phone decision-making process easier than ever.
In addition to the multi-element marketing campaign, LG will also participate in a special screening of the film in Los Angeles on September 23rd as the presenting sponsor.
M&C’s Fame Competition Prizes:
One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a Karaoke machine, a Fame soundtrack, and a copy of the original Fame on DVD.Two (2) Runner-up Winners will receive a Fame soundtrack and a copy of the original Fame on DVD.
To enter, contestants need to provide a name and e-mail address. Upon notification of winning, contestants will have five days to reply with the name and address of where their prize should be sent.
Sorry, but this competition is open to residents of the USA only.
Visit the movie database for more information on Fame. Click Here to enter to win M&C's Fame Competition.
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