On August 17, 2009, a television series inspired by the film premiered in Venezuela. The series was produced and directed by Vladimir Perez. The show explores and expands on the characters and story from the film. [77] [78]

BFI Statistical Yearbook (PDF) (2012ed.). London: British Film Institute. 2013. pp. 22. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 28, 2013 . Retrieved July 11, 2022. The Best Movies of 1978 by Rank". Films101. Archived from the original on March 22, 2016 . Retrieved August 16, 2010. The Moves Behind the Music (SD 8:14) – This featurette takes a look at the dance/production numbers in the movie. Myers, Justin (June 14, 2018). "The UK's biggest selling singles of all time". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018 . Retrieved April 26, 2021. a b Kit, Borys (April 9, 2019). " 'Grease' Prequel 'Summer Lovin '' in the Works With John August Writing (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 10, 2019 . Retrieved April 9, 2019.As for this new 40th Anniversary release, you'll want to review our specs coverage below to decide if this one is worth adding to your collection. As noted, if you don't already own the movie, this release is certainly worth your consideration. As for the film itself, it's still a blast to watch and – after all these years - Grease is still very much the "word". It remained the highest-grossing live-action musical until 2012 when it was overtaken by Les Misérables, [42] and it remained the US champion until 2017 when it was surpassed by Beauty and the Beast. [43] Discounting inflation, Grease is now the seventh-highest-grossing live-action musical worldwide. [42] Henry Winkler on 'Barry,' 'The French Dispatch' and some of his missed career chances". Newsweek. October 15, 2021. He's also contributed to the Aladdin remake, which is to be released in May 2019. When is the Grease prequel released in the UK?

The sequel, Grease 2, was released four years after the original film was out, but was a flop in comparison to the first movie. Who's in the cast? On May 15, 2020, it was announced that CBS, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS, which also owns Paramount, would air this version of the film on June 7, 2020, which was to be the date of the 74th Tony Awards, which was postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [71] Prequel [ edit ] Greatest Musicals: Channel 4 Film". Channel4.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2009 . Retrieved March 29, 2017. Rydell Sing-Along– A karaoke version of the movie, with lyrics provided so you can channel your inner John Travolta and/or Olivia Newton-John. Also given here is the option to jump to any one of the film's 11 songs. Missing? The theme song, "Grease" – come on! Thunder Roadsters (SD 5:22) – This segment takes the "Greased Lighting" sequence of the movie and turns it into a larger (and largely unrelated to the film) look at classic cars in general and the people who love them.Loughrey, Clarisse (January 28, 2016). "Carrie Fisher almost played Sandy in Grease". The Independent . Retrieved June 25, 2021. Champlin, Charles (June 16, 1978). "'50s as Seen Through 'Grease'". Chicago Tribune. Part IV, p. 30.