Out "Hairspray" director Adam Shankman to set sail (and hear voices) with two new film projects

No sooner had we mentioned in The Year in Gay Movies that out gay directors were behind bigger and more diverse features than ever than out Hairspray helmer Adam Shankman proves our point.

Not only is he responsible for the new Adam Sandler family comedy Bedtime Stories (and you can take that to mean whatever you want), but he's also announced that his next two projects will showcase just how versatile a filmmaker he is.

Bob The Musical is about a man who is hit on the head and suddenly gains the ability to hear the "inner songs" of people's hearts.

He's also going to be directing a new bigscreen version of Sinbad, with the sailor and his crew searching for Aladdin's lamp:

"Ever since 'Hairspray,' I've been desperate to do another musical," Shankman told Daily Variety. "The idea of working with all original music is thrilling. With 'Bob the Musical,' I'll be working again with ('Hairspray' composer) Marc Shaiman. And 'Sinbad' gives me the opportunity to really stretch my imagination as far as I can take it."

Kudos to Adam, and if these features work out well, I might be willing to forgive him for directing The Pacifier and Cheaper by the Dozen 2.

Might be willing to forgive.