Starting September 24, fans of reality hit “Dancing with the Stars” have even greater access to their favorite show, from the first cha-cha to the final waltz. ABC Radio has launched “Dancing with the Stars” Radio, giving listeners an interactive audio experience and unlimited access to the dance floor, whenever and wherever. Season 15 “Dancing with the Stars: All Stars” premiered on September 24, on the ABC television network.

“We’re adding a new dimension to the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ experience by offering on demand, digital audio content that compliments the viewing experience and increases engagement between the audience and the cast,” said Steve Jones, Vice President and General Manager of ABC News Radio. “When television programming stops, fans can hear highlights, interviews and behind-the-scenes conversation that the camera cannot always capture.”

“Dancing with the Stars” Radio is available in the “ABC” station category everywhere Slacker Radio is available, including all major smartphones, the iPad, in Ford vehicles with SYNC AppLink and on the web at: www.slacker.com/station/dancing-with-the-stars.

“Dancing with the Stars” Radio, distributed by Slacker and AOL Radio, will reach 40 million registered users across the country, offering unparalleled access to one of the most popular programs on television. This digital audio channel captures key moments from each episode for fans, along with unique insights into the cast, judges and creative teams behind this all-star season.

“Dancing with the Stars” Radio offers a variety of digital content that puts the user in control, allowing fans to skip over or select updated content based on preference. In addition to unique content, “Dancing with the Stars” Radio gives fans access to backstage gossip and exciting contests throughout the competition. While casual fans can access show highlights and episode re-caps, “Dancing with the Stars” devotees can enjoy in-depth interviews with judges, costume designers and memorable former contestants.

“Our partnership with ABC Radio has helped to give Slacker the edge in providing the best listening experience for users,” said Jonathan Sasse, Senior Vice President of Product and Programming at Slacker. “Today’s addition of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Radio gives fans of the program the complete insider’s perspective on the show.”

Season 15 kicks off with an all-star cast of former contestants who will return to the dance floor to battle it out for a chance to win the coveted mirror ball trophy. This season of “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars” will feature a wide variety of fan favorites from revered athletes like NFL star Emmitt Smith (Season 3) and Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson (Season 8) to actors and singers like Kirstie Alley (Season 12), Pamela Anderson (Season 10) and 98 Degrees star Drew Lachey (Season 2).

The two-hour season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars” aired Monday, September 24 at 8:00 p.m., ET on ABC, followed by a new digital live show, “After Party: Dancing with the Stars,” sponsored by AT&T.

About ABC Radio

ABC Radio features America’s largest commercial radio news organization (ABC News Radio), delivering daily newscasts and breaking news coverage to more than 1,800 affiliates nationwide and reaching approximately 77 million people each week. ABC News Radio also produces ABC Sports Radio and ABC Entertainment Radio, along with news, entertainment and sports audio and text content for an array of digital partners. ABC News Radio’s digital audio partnership with Slacker Radio and AOL Radio provide a combined reach of 60+ million users. ABC News Radio is distributed to radio stations by Cumulus Media, which has 4,4000 affiliate radio stations reaching more than 110 million listeners in the 12+ demographic each week.

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ABC.com is bringing more all-stars into the celebration for this season’s “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars.” Super model and Season 9 alum Joanna Krupa and actor and recording artist Kyle Massey, who was a Season 11 runner-up, are on board to join ABC.com’s new web series, “After Party: Dancing with the Stars”, presented by AT & T. Krupa will co-host along with Marc Istook (“After Party: The Bachelorette”), and Massey will join on special occasions to take fans behind the scenes with the show as only an all-star insider can.

“After Party: Dancing with the Stars” is a 20-25 minute live show that will take place online at ABC, Facebook and Youtube, immediately following each Monday night performance episode. Presented by AT&T, this original online video series promises expert panelists, surprise celebrity audience members, as well as featured dance performances from fan favorites. And not only are fans invited to watch the party, they’re being asked to join the conversation. At each After Party, hosts will be answering questions tweeted in using #askDWTS.

The premiere episode gets the party started with expert panelists Elena Grinenko, ballroom champion and previous “Dancing with the Stars” pro-dancer; Jessica Radloff from Glamour.com; and Annie Barrett from Entertainment Weekly, as well as a special acoustic performance by professional dancer and former “DWTS” contestant Lacey Schwimmer, featuring the It Boys.

“Fans can’t get enough of the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and want to keep talking about it after the broadcast ends,” said Karin Gilford, SVP of Digital Media, ABC Television Network. “After Party keeps the conversation going at a time when people are most excited, feeding them tantalizing tidbits, insider access and, most importantly, getting their burning questions answered live by show experts.”

Hosted by Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season 7 Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

Viewers may cast their votes for their favorite teams via phone on Monday night during and up to 60 minutes after the “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars” performance shows. AT&T customers may also vote by texting the word “VOTE” and entering the number that corresponds to the team they want to support (data rates may apply). Online voting at www.ABC.com is open from the start of each episode on the East Coast and closes at 8:00 a.m., PT/11:00 a.m., ET on Tuesday mornings. Additionally, fans can now vote on Facebook.

A custom Facebook app presented by AT&T will let fans vote, share who they voted for and why, as well as see who friends voted for. They can also access the “After Party: Dancing with the Stars” live stream, the DWTS Social Scene page, and the AT&T Spotlight Performance and Casting Call from the app.

“Dancing with the Stars” is the U.S. version of the international smash hit series, “Strictly Come Dancing.” This version is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Conrad Green serves as executive producer and Ashley Edens-Shaffer and Joe Sungkur are co-executive producers. Alex Rudzinski directs. “Dancing with the Stars” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.

About BBC Worldwide Productions

BBC Worldwide Productions is one of five core businesses under BBC Worldwide America, the U.S. division of the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), BBC Worldwide. Led by Jane Tranter, BBC Worldwide Productions is based in Los Angeles and develops and produces scripted and non-scripted projects for U.S. cable and broadcast networks, as well as digital platforms.

The production company is responsible for the smash hit “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC), as well as “Breaking Pointe” (CW), “Top Gear” (HISTORY), “Richard Hammond’s Crash Course” (BBC AMERICA), “What Not to Wear” (TLC), “Torchwood: Miracle Day” (Starz) and the upcoming titles “Da Vinci’s Demons” (Starz), “The Week the Women Went” (Lifetime) and “Lovetown, USA” (OWN), among others.

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What happens when you take a classic movie and modernize it? Well, it’s happened before, and it is about to happen again with a movie that seems impossible to remake. The film “Dirty Dancing” is about to get an overhaul musically and more. The remake with be geared towards the youth of today.

The modernized version of this classic is definitely something to ponder about. The reactions in the past for remakes of films have always been mixed. So the question is: how many people will approve of this new film? I personally am interested in seeing what comes out of this new spin on a classic that I have always enjoyed.

Although many people like me still are guarded the original so that it is not “butchered” as some would say, but I still feel that a newer version of the same story line might be a great movie.

Not much information has been given about you all the actors and actresses will be, but we do know that the person in charge of creating it is Kenny Ortega. He is a great producer who takes care with his work, so this is a bonus. His past work includes “This is it” and “High School Musical,” both of which are music focused films like “Dirty Dancing”.

Those filling the roles of Johnny and Baby will have a lot of work ahead of them to live up to the image that their predecessors (Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey) have created in the minds of those who fell in love with them all those years ago.

This modern twist will involve many new faces and music that should change the whole feel of the film, but hopefully in a good way. With all of the crazy love songs of today being a lot more rhythm than flow, as it did when the film was first made.

With this huge difference, things should get interesting. While the plot-line should be the same, our leading man and lady will be dancing to a new type of love song dressed in the fashion of today.

As for the actual fashion, I can’t wait to see how they change everything. The old 80’s cut-offs, and slicked back hair is sure to be replaced by fancy tops and designer jeans and straight styled hair for the women.

I have to admit that I am a huge fan of 80’s fashion, so I’m a little apprehensive at seeing what the costume crew has in mind for the actors.

Even with all of these changes, there is still a lot that should come out as classing dirty dancing. As such a widely known and loved movie, those involved with the production have a lot on their plate to make the movie the best that they possibly can while keeping both viewers who want the movie to stay true to its roots happy, while at the same time sating the appetite of those hoping for a refreshing new take on the classic story.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/08/us-dirtydancing-idUSTRE7776G820110808

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