Sparkle: August 17, 2012


February 11, 2012 by admin
Filed under Film, Movie News, Movie Pictures, Recent News

First Look at Sparkle. Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke and Mike Epps star in the musical remake. See the first movie photo from Sparkle below. A group of church choir singing sisters Jordin Sparks (as Sparkle), Carmen Ejogo (as Sister) and Tika Sumpter (as Delores), in 1968 Detroit, rocket to fame and then break apart under the pressure.




Sparkle movie poster
  • Release Date: August 17, 2012
  • Studio: TriStar Pictures (Sony)
  • Genre: Drama, Musical, Remake
  • Director: Salim Akil
  • Screenwriter: Mara Brock Akil
  • Official Website: Sparkle-Movie.com
  • Starring: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green, KEM
  • Running Time: Unknown
  • MPAA Rating: Not yet rated

Plot Details

Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) 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 (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

CAST

Whitney Houston ... Emma
Cee-Lo ... Black
Derek Luke ... Stix
Mike Epps ... Satin
Carmen Ejogo ... Sister Williams
Jordin Sparks ... Sparkle Williams
Curtis Armstrong ... Larry
Tika Sumpter ... Delores Williams
Omari Hardwick ... Levi
Michael Beach ... Reverend Bryce
Terrence Jenkins

Brittany Perry-Russell ... Sparkle's Back-up Singer
Brely Evans ... Tune Ann
Linda Boston ... Sister Clora
Tiffani Elise Edwards ... Comedy Club Patron
Sabrina Dungan ... Record Store Patron
Abe Larkin ... Couple
Debra Port ... Receptionist With An Attitude
Krystal Katz ... Kissing Couple
Michael B. Clark ... Officer Rapp
Erika Hoveland ... Larry Robinson's Secretary
Jacqueline Forton ... Violinist
Ron Heisler ... County Coroner
Lynn Anderson ... Columbia Records Executive
James Feaheny ... Columbia Records Executive
Sidi Henderson ... Mr. Bell
Nicholas Ritz ... Pedestrian
Ralph H. Meyer ... Coney Island Cook
Jill Opal Oliver ... Audience Member
Terri Partyka ... Orchestra Timpanist
Tim Jenkins ... Guitar Player
Steve Gast ... Officer McKenzie
DaJuan Rippy ... Driver
Jeff Ponders ... Orchestra Member
Mozi Zhuli ... Columbia Employee
Stephanie Schaberg ... Columbia Records Employee
Pam German ... Neighbor
Gary Lee Simpson ... Lawyer
Brandon L. Williams ... Military Officer at Church
Norine Marsh ... Audience member
Michael Stephen Bryant ... Orchestra Trumpet player
Vincent Pelligrino ... Orchestra Violinist
Mark Rademacher ... Legend Manager
Mikal ... Bar Patron
Mark Allan White ... Taxi Driver 3
Sharon Oliver-Merchant II ... Audience Member
Dalibor Stolevski ... Tv Host
Arnold Agee ... Bar Patron (uncredited)
Robert Forte Shannon III ... Lee jr. (uncredited)
David Glahn ... Police Officer (uncredited)
Krishawn Peace ... Feature Church Girl (uncredited)
Julie Ariane Russell ... Comedy Club Patron (uncredited)
Nikki Smith ... Extra (uncredited)
Eric Tuchelske ... Audience Member (uncredited)

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