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'Dirty Dancing' remake to get 2013 release

Nov 8, 2011, 20:14 GMT

Lionsgate's remake of the 1987 coming of age romance film 'Dirty Dancing' will open July 26, 2013.
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Warner Bros. sets 'Point Break' remake

Sep 13, 2011, 20:27 GMT

Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment are remaking the cult 1991 action film 'Point Break.' ... more

Ortega to direct 'Dirty Dancing' remake

Aug 9, 2011, 19:19 GMT

Kenny Ortega will direct Lionsgate's remake of the 1987 coming of age romance film 'Dirty Dancing,' for which he did the original dance choreography.

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Lisa Niemi 'harder than I ever imagined' on life without Patrick

May 6, 2010, 22:30 GMT

Patrick Swayze's widow Lisa Niemi is talking to the press: “It’s been a longer, harder road than I ever imagined...” ... more

Patrick Swayze's widow hurt by grief

Apr 8, 2010, 12:28 GMT

Patrick Swayze's widow says her grief over his death feels like she has been set on fire. ... more

Lisa Niemi to sell Swayze ranch

Feb 19, 2010, 6:02 GMT

Partick Swayze's widow is set to sell the New Mexico ranch where the actor spent his final days. ... more

Patrick Swayze saw psychic therapist

Oct 7, 2009, 5:01 GMT

Patrick Swayze and his wife visited a psychic after experiencing marriage difficulties. ... more

Patrick Swayze's horseman send-off

Oct 6, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Patrick Swayzes horseman send-off
Mourners at a private memorial for Patrick Swayze were greeted by a lone white horse on Sunday (04.10.09). ... more

Patrick Swayze's Sunday memorial

Sep 30, 2009, 9:11 GMT

Patrick Swayzes Sunday memorial
Patrick Swayze's private memorial will be held on Sunday (04.10.09). ... more

Patrick Swayze's cancer anger

Sep 29, 2009, 12:32 GMT

Patrick Swayzes cancer anger
Patrick Swayze sank into a state of 'anger, bitterness and despair' when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. ... more

Emma Bunton saddened by Swayze death

Sep 26, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Emma Bunton saddened by Swayze death
Emma Bunton was left devastated by the death of Patrick Swayze. ... more

Patrick Swayze's fatherhood regret

Sep 22, 2009, 9:36 GMT

Patrick Swayze's biggest regret was never becoming a father. ... more

A Tribute to Patrick Swayze

Sep 19, 2009, 20:10 GMT

A Tribute to Patrick Swayze
The death of fellow Texan Patrick Swayze this past Monday after a brave 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer marked a sad day for movie loving Gen Xrs and Yrs like myself. ... more

Patrick Swayze cremated

Sep 18, 2009, 9:11 GMT

Patrick Swayze has been cremated. ... more

SNL remembers Patrick Swayze, videos

Sep 17, 2009, 3:54 GMT

SNL remembers Patrick Swayze, videos
NBC fired over some video for Saturday Night Live. ... more

Details of Swayze memoir released

Sep 17, 2009, 1:52 GMT

Details of Swayze memoir released
Los Angeles - The first excerpts of Patrick Swayze's memoir were released Wednesday, two days after the Dirty Dancing star died from pancreatic cancer at age 57. ... more

Dancing With the Stars honors Swayze, first injury: Tom Delay

Sep 16, 2009, 15:53 GMT

Dancing With the Stars honors Swayze, first injury: Tom Delay
ABC reality dancing competition 'Dancing With the Stars' has racked up the first injury: Indicted ex House Majority Leader Tom Delay. ... more

Patrick Swayze to be cremated

Sep 16, 2009, 9:26 GMT

Patrick Swayze is to be cremated within 48 hours. ... more

Patrick Swayze honored with three films on Encore, Sept. 19

Sep 16, 2009, 0:27 GMT

Encore celebrates the late Patrick Swayze with three films on Saturday, September 19 beginning at 4:00 p.m.   ... more

Tributes flood in for Patrick Swayze

Sep 15, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Tributes flood in for Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze's co-stars have paid tribute to the late actor. ... more

Patrick Swayze loses cancer fight

Sep 15, 2009, 8:22 GMT

Patrick Swayze has died at the age of 57. ... more

OBITUARY: Swayze was romantic superstar with charm, swagger

Sep 15, 2009, 2:42 GMT

OBITUARY: Swayze was romantic superstar with charm, swagger
Los Angeles - Patrick Swayze, whose smashing success in the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing turned him into a romantic and rebellious icon for millions of young American women died Monday after a prolonged and brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57. ... more

Actor Swayze dead at 57 after long cancer battle

Sep 15, 2009, 0:40 GMT

Actor Swayze dead at 57 after long cancer battle
   New York/Los Angeles - Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze has died at 57, spokeswoman Annett Wolf told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday. ... more

The Beast: Season One - DVD Review

Aug 19, 2009, 15:24 GMT

The Beast: Season One - DVD Review
When star Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with cancer, it would have been easy for the makers of The Beast to cancel the show – since only the pilot had been. I was happy that A&E stood behind their ailing star and the show. Eventually, his heath problems would lead to the end of the show. ... more

'The Beast' not confirmed canceled yet, Patrick Swayze up for Emmy consideration

Jun 5, 2009, 4:01 GMT

The Beast not confirmed canceled yet, Patrick Swayze up for Emmy consideration
Patrick Swayze's TV show has reportedly been cancelled. ... more

Powder Blue – DVD Review

Jun 3, 2009, 13:22 GMT

Powder Blue – DVD Review
If you take all the worst pretensions and contrivances of Paul Haggis’ ‘Crash’ and Inarritu’s ‘Babel’ (or ’21 Grams’) and throw them in a blender with a noticeable lack of production and tech credits, what you’ll be pouring out is ‘Powder Blue.’ ... more

Patrick Swayze is 'The Beast,' fights false press stories and cancer

May 20, 2009, 2:05 GMT

Actor Patrick Swayze is putting up with a lot of crap. ... more

Patrick Swayze memoir will hit shelves this fall

Feb 10, 2009, 10:47 GMT

The AP reports that Patrick Swayze will have a personal memoir released this fall. ... more

Patrick Swayze's cancer plea

Feb 10, 2009, 9:30 GMT

Patrick Swayzes cancer plea
Patrick Swayze has asked the US government to pledge more money to cancer research. ... more

Patrick Swayze denies stopping cancer treatment

Jan 29, 2009, 18:31 GMT

Patrick Swayze denies stopping cancer treatment
Los Angeles - A representative for actor Patrick Swayze on Thursday denied widespread reports that the actor had halted treatment for pancreatic cancer after doctors told him there was nothing more to be done. ... more

Patrick Swayze ends his treatment

Jan 29, 2009, 9:00 GMT

Patrick Swayze ends his treatment
Cancer-stricken star Patrick Swayze has given up medical treatment. ... more

Patrick Swayze writing memoirs

Jan 23, 2009, 9:25 GMT

Patrick Swayze writing memoirs
Patrick Swayze is writing his memoirs. ... more

Patrick Swayze's 'Beast' of a battle

Jan 15, 2009, 11:05 GMT

Patrick Swayzes Beast of a battle
Patrick Swayze is 'alive and plans on continuing to stay that way'. ... more

Patrick Swayze renews vows

Jan 8, 2009, 9:25 GMT

Patrick Swayze renews vows
Patrick Swayze has renewed his wedding vows in a 'fairytale' ceremony. ... more

Patrick Swayze's cancer revelations

Jan 7, 2009, 9:20 GMT

Patrick Swayzes cancer revelations
Patrick Swayze says fighting cancer is like 'going through hell'. ... more

Ghost – Blu-ray Review

Jan 5, 2009, 21:59 GMT

The film equivalent of a Kleenex tissue - comforting sure but ultimately too thin to give any lasting support - 'Ghost' was a word-of-mouth hit in the summer of 1990 and has gone on to achieve a sort of modern classic status due to a number of memorable scenes and Goldberg's Oscar-winning supporting performance. ... more

Patrick Swayze's adoption hopes

Dec 7, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Patrick Swayzes adoption hopes
Patrick Swayze's wife is desperate to adopt a baby. ... more

'Superman' Patrick Swayze

Dec 5, 2008, 9:20 GMT

Patrick Swayze has been described as 'Superman' by co-workers on TV show 'The Beast'. ... more

Patrick Swayze's dying denial

Dec 3, 2008, 9:45 GMT

Patrick Swayze has blasted claims he is dying. ... more

Patrick Swayze is 'The Beast,' and not ready to say goodbye

Dec 3, 2008, 2:40 GMT

Patrick Swayze is The Beast, and not ready to say goodbye
Patrick Swayze wants you to look forward to seeing his work in the upcoming A&E series 'The Beast', and stop worrying for his health. ... more

Patrick Swayze's cancer spreads

Nov 27, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Patrick Swayzes cancer spreads
Patrick Swayze's cancer has reportedly spread to his liver. ... more

Patrick Swayze's 'hellish' cancer

Oct 30, 2008, 5:00 GMT

Patrick Swayzes hellish cancer
Patrick Swayze admits having cancer has been 'hell on wheels'. ... more

TV 'Workaholic' Patrick Swayze

Aug 26, 2008, 10:00 GMT

TV Workaholic Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze has become a workaholic. ... more

Patrick Swayze's cancer optimism

Aug 22, 2008, 9:55 GMT

Patrick Swayzes cancer optimism
Patrick Swayze remains optimistic he can beat pancreatic cancer. ... more

Patrick Swayze 'Dirty Dancing' again?

Jul 30, 2008, 9:55 GMT

Patrick Swayze Dirty Dancing again?
Patrick Swayze is rumoured to be starring in another 'Dirty Dancing' sequel. ... more

Walking 'miracle' Patrick Swayze

Jul 22, 2008, 10:45 GMT

Walking miracle Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze says he is a 'miracle'. ... more

Patrick Swayze working on A&E drama 'The Beast', miracle recovery

Jul 22, 2008, 4:59 GMT

Patrick Swayze working on A&E drama The Beast, miracle recovery
Faced with the news of Pancreatic cancer, normally considered a quickly terminal condition, Patrick Swayze has beat the odds and praises his combination state-of-the-art laser tumor surgery, chemotherapy and a daily regimen of ginger root juice as his miracle cure. ... more

Blu-ray Review: Point Break

Jul 4, 2008, 15:28 GMT

Blu-ray Review: Point Break
Seventeen years after its theatrical debut, 'Point Break' is still chugging along as the go-to adrenaline-fueled action pic of the nineties - a mixture of guilty pleasure dialogue, spot-on casting and kinetic action sequences that still carry a punch years later.    ... more

Patrick Swayze's 'The Beast' co-star speaks out

Jun 10, 2008, 0:39 GMT

A&E is going forward with a scripted drama starring Patrick Swayze called 'The Beast.' ... more

Patrick Swayze's work return

Jun 9, 2008, 9:55 GMT

Patrick Swayze is returning to work. ... more

Patrick Swayze's good response

May 28, 2008, 12:00 GMT

Patrick Swayzes good response
Patrick Swayze has spoken out abut his cancer battle. ... more

Patrick Swayze renews vows

May 24, 2008, 6:00 GMT

Patrick Swayze renews vows
Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi have renewed their wedding vows, it has been claimed. ... more

Patrick Swayze wants to surf with the Ex-Presidents again

May 16, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Patrick Swayze wants to surf with the Ex-Presidents again
Patrick Swayze's cult film 'Point Break' is to get a sequel. ... more

Jan de Bont surfing Point Break sequel

May 14, 2008, 14:56 GMT

Jan de Bont surfing Point Break sequel
A sequel to 1991’s action-packed Point Break is in the works with Jan de Bont set to direct and original writer W. Peter Iliff handling writing duties. ... more

Point Break hits Blu-ray with Special Edition

Apr 11, 2008, 13:43 GMT

Point Break hits Blu-ray with Special Edition
F.B.I. Agent Johnny Utah and the Ex-Presidents return for one more surf when Point Break Special Edition rides the ultimate wave to Blu-ray Disc on July 1 from Fox Home Entertainment.  ... more

Patrick Swayze's 'excellent' response

Apr 9, 2008, 10:20 GMT

Patrick Swayzes excellent response
Patrick Swayze is responding 'excellently' to his cancer treatment. ... more

Patrick Swayze's experimental treatment

Mar 26, 2008, 11:25 GMT

Patrick Swayzes experimental treatment
Patrick Swayze is taking an experimental drug in a bid to beat cancer. ... more

Patrick Swayze still smoking

Mar 14, 2008, 11:35 GMT

Patrick Swayze still smoking
Patrick Swayze is still smoking despite undergoing cancer treatment. ... more

Patrick Swayze's family support

Mar 13, 2008, 13:35 GMT

Patrick Swayzes family support
Patrick Swayze's friends and family have come forward to lend their support to the actor. ... more

Patrick Swayze's family offers thanks to fans

Mar 13, 2008, 12:20 GMT

Patrick Swayzes family offers thanks to fans
The shocking news that Patrick Swayze was confirmed to be battling pancreatic cancer has opened a flood-gate of Swayze's fans and celebrity well-wishes and prayers for hope.  The outpouring has prompted his family to speak to the media. ... more

Patrick Swayze 'doing well'

Mar 10, 2008, 13:35 GMT

Patrick Swayze doing well
Patrick Swayze is 'doing well' following a third round of chemotherapy. ... more

Patrick Swayze leaves Fired Up!

Mar 7, 2008, 13:35 GMT

Patrick Swayze leaves Fired Up!
Patrick Swayze has pulled out of his new film. ... more

Stars support 'resilient' Patrick Swayze

Mar 7, 2008, 7:35 GMT

Stars support resilient Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze 'will be resilient' in his battle against pancreatic cancer, says his former co-star Lea Thompson. ... more

Patrick Swayze cancer confirmed

Mar 6, 2008, 11:35 GMT

Patrick Swayze cancer confirmed
Patrick Swayze's pancreatic cancer has been confirmed. ... more

Patrick Swayze fighting cancer

Mar 5, 2008, 17:35 GMT

Patrick Swayze fighting cancer
Patrick Swayze is fighting cancer. ... more

Patrick Swayze tapped for new A&E drama

Oct 13, 2007, 21:10 GMT

Patrick Swayze tapped for new A&E drama
Patrick Swayze is slated for a new A&E FBI drama, “The Beast,” scheduled for shooting late this year. ... more

DVD Review: Ghost (Special Collector's Edition)

Mar 13, 2007, 18:39 GMT

DVD Review: Ghost (Special Collectors Edition)
Get your pottery wheel, Righteous Brothers album, and lots of wet clay ready because Ghost returns to DVD in a new special edition.  Everybody sing “woooooooman!” ... more

Ghost gets a new Special Collector’s Edition DVD

Feb 27, 2007, 22:18 GMT

Ghost gets a new Special Collector’s Edition DVD
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the smash hit movie Ghost will receive a new Special Collector’s Edition loaded with special features. The DVD will arrive on March 13th with the suggested retail price of $14.98. ... more

Scarlett's Swayze crush

Feb 19, 2007, 8:00 GMT

Scarletts Swayze crush
Scarlett Johansson says Patrick Swayze is her ideal man. ... more

DVD Review: Point Break: Pure Adrenaline Edition

Oct 2, 2006, 23:57 GMT

DVD Review: Point Break: Pure Adrenaline Edition
I must confess this dark secret; I’m a Point Break addict. Few films can approach the term “guilty pleasure” the way this can. With the exception of The Last Boy Scout, this has to top the list when it comes to guilty pleasure action thrillers. ... more

New cast for Guys and Dolls; Swayze extends

Sep 29, 2006, 2:23 GMT

New cast for Guys and Dolls; Swayze extends
Three new cast members will join on October 16th ... more

Point Break gets a new “Pure Adrenaline Edition” and we are giving away 5 copies

Sep 9, 2006, 23:36 GMT

Point Break gets a new “Pure Adrenaline Edition” and we are giving away 5 copies
Fox Home Entertainment’s super-intense, high-octane thriller Point Break, the over-the-top action hit with Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves, is back on DVD with a new “Pure Adrenaline Edition,” and we are giving away five copies! ... more

Patrick Swayze extends in Guys and Dolls

Aug 29, 2006, 15:13 GMT

Patrick Swayze extends in Guys and Dolls
The actor will now continue through October 7th ... more

Patrick Swayze speaks up for Mel Gibson

Aug 7, 2006, 16:37 GMT

Patrick Swayze speaks up for Mel Gibson
Currently in London for a play, actor Patrick Swayze is the latest celebrity to speak out in defense of Mel Gibson. ... more

Swayze has no love for British press

Jul 31, 2006, 17:12 GMT

Dirty Dancer Patrick Swayze has no hugs in him for the voracious U.K. tabloid media. 
Swayze “was infuriated” when the Daily Mirror claimed he had delayed his debut in Guys and Dolls because “he was suffering from stage fright.” ... more

DVD Review: Road House 2

Jul 17, 2006, 13:43 GMT

DVD Review: Road House 2
It’s almost too easy to dismiss a film like Road House 2 (also known as Road House 2: Last Call). Expectations are lowered upon glazing at the cover - which screams out cheap porn and after watching it you’ll really think cheap porn. ... more

DVD Review: Road House - Deluxe Edition

Jul 17, 2006, 12:57 GMT

DVD Review: Road House - Deluxe Edition
Upon first glance, there are probably few movies less deserving of the now all too common special edition treatment then Road House. After careful consideration of the evidence and a six-pack with a fifth of Jack Daniels, I now see the genius behind it.  ... more

Patrick Swayze's West End debut delayed

Jul 7, 2006, 17:35 GMT

Patrick Swayzes West End debut delayed
The actor fell ill with a chest infection ... more

Patrick Swayze to join Guys and Dolls

Jun 2, 2006, 3:47 GMT

Patrick Swayze to join Guys and Dolls
Patrick Swayze and Claire Sweeney will join the musical on July 10th ... more

Patrick Swayze gets racy fan mail

Dec 8, 2005, 14:00 GMT

Patrick Swayze's fans send him raunchy photos of their boobs and private parts. ... more