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Movie: Jordin Sparks to make acting debut alongside Whitney Houston
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Jordin Sparks to make acting debut alongside Whitney Houston
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"American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps are set to join the remake of the 1976 film loosely based on the story of the Supremes.
Whitney Houston, making her first return to movies since 1996’s The Preacher’s Wife, is in negotiations to star in Sparkle, Sony Pictures remake of the 1976 music-themed drama. American Idol winner Jordin Sparks and actor Mike Epps also are set to star.
Mara Brock Akil, who created and executive produces BET's hit comedy The Game, wrote the script while husband Salim Akil, who has helmed every episode of Game and many episodes of the UPN hit Girlfriends, is directing. Debra Martin Chase is producing with TD Jakes, the Akils and Curtis Wallace.
The original Sparkle was inspired by the story of the Supremes, and centered on the three Williams sisters, who begin singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group. Their sudden rise unravels their personal lives.
Sparks will play the title character, the talented member of the group while Houston will play her not-so encouraging mother. Epps will be Satin, a stand-up comedian who marries one of the sisters and gets her hooked on drugs.
Irene Cara played Sparkle in the original while Mary Alice, who played the Oracle in the Matrix movies, portrayed Effie. Tony King acted as Satin.
R&B icon Houston famously made her acting debut with 1992’s The Bodyguard, and also appeared in Waiting to Exhale and Preacher’s Wife. The last time she acted for the screen was in 1997’s TV movie Cinderella, with Brandy Norwood.
Houston was involved with the project as a producer when it was originally set up at Warners years ago (in an incarnation that was to star singer Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash) and will act as an exec producer on the new movie.
The movie will be the acting debut of Sparks, who won the sixth season of American Idol and had top singles such as “No Air.”
For Epps, Sparkle reunites him with the Akils, for whom he starred in the surprise hit Jumping the Broom. The actor, better known for his comedic turns, is clearly in drama mode and just wrapped the psychological thriller Vipaka with Forest Whitaker.
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Originally posted by the floacist
SPARKLE?
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Sparkle is a 1976 American film directed by Sam O'Steen and released by Warner Bros. Pictures. Inspired by The Supremes, Sparkle is a period film set in Harlem, New York during the late 1950s and early 1960s which follows the rough lives and careers of singer Sparkle Williams and her family and friends.
The film stars Philip Michael Thomas (later of Miami Vice fame), Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice, Dorian Harewood, and Tony King. Curtis Mayfield served as the composer and producer of Sparkle's songs and score.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparkle_(1976_film)
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Jordin better get her ass into sum black films  Setting up her crossover into urban and R&B perfectly. And with the great Whitney Houston.
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Originally posted by Taste of Honey
Jordin better get her ass into sum black films Setting up her crossover into urban and R&B perfectly. And with the great Whitney Houston. |
I read that this probably won't be released until 2014. I can't wait that long 
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They have been talking about this since 2001.
Aaliyah was slated to have a role in the movie, but she died.
Then there were rumors of Ashanti and Raven Symone having roles in the movie. I'm surprised they are still talking about this after all these years.
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Originally posted by Cap10Planet
They have been talking about this since 2001.
Aaliyah was slated to have a role in the movie, but she died.
Then there were rumors of Ashanti and Raven Symone having roles in the movie. I'm surprised they are still talking about this after all these years.
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Oh wow. I remember seeing a rumor about this saying Jordin would star alongside Chris Brown in 2008/2009. I wonder if that was just a coincidence now or if this has really been in the works since then.
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i hope she jennifer hudson this
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Originally posted by IDRAG4MJ
i hope she jennifer hudson this
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Exactly what I had in mind 
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Mike Epps. 
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This sounds like one HUGE mess.
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This actually sounds good.
I loved the original and I'm sure Whitney and Jordin will do a great job.
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Originally posted by Rainbows
This sounds like one HUGE mess.
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Originally posted by Shy Boy
Sparkle is a 1976 American film directed by Sam O'Steen and released by Warner Bros. Pictures. Inspired by The Supremes, Sparkle is a period film set in Harlem, New York during the late 1950s and early 1960s which follows the rough lives and careers of singer Sparkle Williams and her family and friends.
The film stars Philip Michael Thomas (later of Miami Vice fame), Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice, Dorian Harewood, and Tony King. Curtis Mayfield served as the composer and producer of Sparkle's songs and score.
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No, I know what the film is lol. My point is it does not need to be remade. What a random movie to remake.
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Whitney has officially signed on  . Paula Patton & Drake are rumored to be part of the cast.
Also, the movie will be slightly updated:
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In that other remake news, according to Variety, Sony Pictures is readying a remake of "Sparkle," with Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston (who will also executive produce) rumored to star. Mike Epps has also been attached to the project, with production slated to begin next month.
The original film's plot, inspired by the story of the Supremes, revolved around three Harlem sisters who become a successful 1950s girl group and experience the pitfalls of fame. The new movie will tell the story of an aspiring singer (Sparks) in 1968 Detroit. This will be Houston's first big screen film since 1996's "The Preacher's Wife." This is Sparks' feature film debut.
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I wonder if this will garner any award ceremony attention?
Did the original?
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I can't wait for this, this is gonna be good. Looking forward to seeing Nippy back on the screen. I hope she sings some of the songs. Whitney did 'Look in to Your Heart' already for Curtis Mayfield tribute cd. I love this movie. Go Whitney!!
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