Post-Production: Filming completed; editing sound, music and effects as of December 8, 2011.
| In Movie Theaters: | August 17, 2012 Nationwide |
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| Directed by: | Salim Akil |
| Starring: more credits | Whitney Houston ... Mother Jordin Sparks ... Sparkle Mike Epps ... Satin Struthers Cee-Lo Green Carmen Ejogo ... Sister Tika Sumpter ... Dolores |
| Distributed by: | TriStar Pictures |
| Genres: | Musical Drama Remake |
Synopsis: 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.
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Notes: Remake of the 1976 movie. R&B artist R. Kelly will write original music for the soundtrack.
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