Recycling is meant for plastic, not '80s movies!

ABC has interest in an hourlong TV series based on the 1985 brat pack film St. Elmo's Fire.

For those of you who don't remember, the film was based on a group of college friends who had just graduated from Georgetown University and follows their journey into adulthood.

"More than anything, the movie evokes a feeling that doesn't go away," said Dan Bucatinsky, who will produce and pen the script. "The feeling of bonding with your friends who become your surrogate family."

"It's the feeling of that time in your life when everything is possible but you can't figure out how to make it possible," added executive producer Topher Grace.

Yes, THAT Topher Grace! As in that dude from That '70s Show.

The dramedy will use the film as a jumping off point and introduce six original characters, three boys and three girls.

Georgetown and St. Elmo's Bar & Restaurant will still remain the setting with a name change dubbing the hotspot, Elmo's Bar & Grill.

Woa! Let's not make waves!

"I feel it is time to re-create Friends in the hourlong genre and feel like this is the perfect opportunity," Grace contunied.

We were just warming up to the show till they decided to re-create Friends!!

What ever happened to fresh, original ideas?

P.S. Wonder if Demi would make a cameo?!

Probably not. But knowing the Ashton/Topher connection, they will totes try and get Potato Head a role in the show!

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She's desperate for a new - more famous boyfriend - and she's not going to stop until she gets one!

And it seems like former MTV VJ/failed actress Vanessa Minnillo has just lured a Hollywood actor horny enough to fall into her trap!

According to reports, That '70s Show alum Topher Grace succumbed to her penis-seeking ways on Saturday night.

It all went down at a private party at Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane's house.

According to an eyewitness:

- We saw Vanessa and Spider-Man 3 star Topher chatting. Topher then started rubbing her arm, and Vanessa whispered in his ear and they exchanged phone numbers.

- Before long they were on the dance floor and putting the "dirty" in dirty dancing. Vanessa took off her shoes and held them in one hand, wrapping her other arm around Topher's neck and the next thing we knew she was kissing him on the neck!

- In a bit of perfect timing the DJ spun "Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon and Vanessa turned her back to Topher, and did a super hot grind/dance while he played with her hair. The music switched to The Jackson Five's ABC and that's when Vanessa and Nick, er Topher starting MAKING OUT right on the dance floor!

- Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday they left the party — together.

Ughhhh. Topher, Topher, Topher.

We hope you used protection!

Don't turn it into anything more than a moment of weakness and a one-night stand!

[Images via WENN.]

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