First Look At Naturi Naughton In New 'Fame' Movie

MGM Studios has released the first image of the 'Fame' movie remake featuring newcomers Naturi Naughton, Collins Pennie, Kristy Flores and veterans such as Debbie Allen and Charles S. Dutton.

A reinvention of the original Oscar-winning hit film, 'Fame' follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts. The school is a diverse, creative powerhouse where teenage 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.

In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion will be put to the test. In addition to their artistic goals, they have to deal with everything else that goes along with high school: a tumultuous time full of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romance, and self-discovery.

As each student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they'll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed.

With the love and support of their friends and fellow artists, they'll find out who amongst them will achieve Fame...

Notorious' Afterparty

Antonique Smith, who plays Faith Evans, alongside Jamal Woolard, who's Biggie Smalls. Photo taken at the afterparty for the premiere of 'Notorious' at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on January 7, 2009.

Notorious signs were layed throughout the Roseland area along with posters of the Notorious B.I.G.
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Anthony Mackie, who recently was seen in 'Eagle Eye', play Tupac Shukur and Antonique Smith, who plays Faith Evans in the film. Photo taken at the afterparty for the premiere of 'Notorious' at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on January 7, 2009.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs met his mother Janice Combs at the afterparty for the premiere of 'Notorious' at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on January 7, 2009.

Record producer Kedar Massenburg came to the afterparty for the premiere of 'Notorious' at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on January 7, 2009.

Don't they look alike? Faith Evans and Antonique Smith. Photo taken at the afterparty for the premiere of 'Notorious' at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on January 7, 2009.

Andre Royo,who was memorable for his role in HBO's The Wire, and friend had a blast at the afterparty for the premiere of 'Notorious' at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on January 7, 2009.

Angela Bassett had a wonderful time playing Violetta Wallace, Christopher's mother. Photo taken at the afterparty for the premiere of 'Notorious' at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on January 7, 2009.

Marc John Jefferies enjoyed playing and hanging out with
Lil Cease at the afterparty for the premiere of 'Notorious' at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on January 7, 2009.

Angela Bassett who plays Violetta Wallace and Naturi Naughton, who plays Lil' Kim. Photo taken at the afterparty for the premiere of 'Notorious' at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on January 7, 2009.

The cast includes Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, Paul McGill as Kevin, Naughton (pictured) 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.

Allen starred as Lydia Grant in the original movie and its subsequent NBC series.

'Naturi is currently in the film 'Notorious', playing Lil' Kim.

The new 'Fame' movie opens in theaters on September 25, 2009.