Sparkle (2012)
MOVIE SUMMARY:
Musical prodigy Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era. In another angle we can say, Set in the 1960s, three sisters form girl group and soon become Motown sensations, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart.
Sparkle is a American film directed by Salim Akil and produced by Stage 6 Films, set for release on August 17, 2012 release by TriStar Pictures. Inspired by The Supremes, Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film of the same name, which centered on three singing teenage sisters from Harlem who form a girl group in the late 1950s. The remake takes place in Detroit, Michigan in the 1960s during the Motown era.
The film stars Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, Whitney Houston, Mike Epps, Cee Lo Green, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Vickie Winans and Omari Hardwick. Sparkle features songs from the original film written by soul musician Curtis Mayfield as well as new compositions by R&B artist R. Kelly. This film will be the debut of R&B/pop singer and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks as an actress. Sparkle also marks Whitney Houston's fourth and final feature film role; she died on February 11, 2012, three months after filming ended. The film will be dedicated to her memory.
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| Sparkle (2012) |
Movie Title: Sparkle (2012)
In Theaters: August 17th, 2012
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genres: Drama, Musical/Performing Arts, Remake
Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing, TriStar Pictures
Box Office: Budget $17 million
Director: Salim Akil
Writers: Mara Brock Akil, Howard Rosenman (story)
Stars: Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo and Whitney Houston
Original Music: R. Kelly, Curtis Mayfield, Kier Lehman, André DeJuan
Cinematography: Anastas N. Michos
Film Editing: Terilyn A. Shropshire
Studio: Akil Production Company, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), Stage 6 Films
Country: USA
Language: English
Filming Locations: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Produced by
Salim Akil ---- co-producer
Mara Brock Akil ---- co-producer
Debra Martin Chase ---- producer
Gaylyn Fraiche ---- executive producer
Whitney Houston ---- executive producer
Avram 'Butch' Kaplan ---- executive producer
Scott Putman ---- executive producer
Howard Rosenman ---- executive producer
FULL CAST
Whitney Houston ---- Emma
Curtis Armstrong ---- Larry
Mike Epps ---- Satin
Derek Luke ---- Stix
Cee-Lo ---- Black
Tika Sumpter ---- Delores Williams
Omari Hardwick ---- Levi
Carmen Ejogo ---- Sister Williams
Michael Beach ---- Reverend Bryce
Jordin Sparks ---- Sparkle Williams
Terrence Jenkins
Brittany Perry-Russell ---- Sparkle's Back-up Singer
Brely Evans ---- Tune Ann
Tiffani Elise Edwards ---- Comedy Club Patron
Sabrina Dungan ---- Record Store Patron
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