Rocky Horror sequels and other media become a film like its predecessor if the play had become a financial hit, but after multiple false starts, the project has fallen into development hell. In 2009, MTV Films and Sky Movies planned to release a two-hour long remake of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". The remake was based on the original screenplay, was going to feature original songs and was going to be released around Halloween 2009. Richard O'Brien was not involved and did not give the film his blessing. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again" is a tribute television film broadcast on
The Rocky Horror Glee Show Colfer re-iterated his desire to perform "Time Warp" at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International, which prompted Murphy to reveal that a "Glee" episode devoted to "Rocky Horror" was planned for the show's second season. At the 2010 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, Murphy stated he would be directing the episode, and also revealed that Adam Shankman would guest-direct one of the first ten episodes of the season. Shankman later revealed via the social networking website Twitter that he would in fact be directing the "Rocky Horror" episode, and commented, ""Rocky Horror", while really risqué, is perfect for "Glee"