New Fame TV Series

In a press statement on the new Fame TV series, Nigel Lythgoe has said:

"In my lifetime, I've discovered a great many incredibly talented individuals - some have achieved stardom. "Simultaneously, I've seen many dreams shattered, egos destroyed and lives changed forever. The end destination may well be fame and fortune, but the road to stardom is littered with broken hearts. "I look forward to stripping away the glitter and glamour and revealing the true mixture of passion, humanity, exhaustion and sacrifice that these richly talented individuals endure on their road to fame."

Debbie Allen, says she thinks the reboot is "a great idea."

"Nigel talked to me about it about six months ago, maybe longer," Debbie told TVGuide.com on the set of Grey's Anatomy on Tuesday. "He's been trying to get these rights for a while. I'm glad that MGM is partnering with him. He's a great, such an incredible advocate for the dance world. He cut his teeth on Fame back in the day, so I think it's terrific." 

Debbie also said she's unsure whether she'll be involved with the new series, she says she'll always hold a soft spot in her heart for the original. "Fame [is] always going to be a part of me and belong to me, "Whatever [reincarnation] it comes back in, it will always be a part of me."