Sparkle trailer and release dates of whitney houstons last. At not quite the halfway point of whitney, a welldone but alltoowoeful wallow of a documentary that recounts whitney houstons swift rise to unparalleled stardom and tragic decline that ended in 2012 after she drowned in a hotel bathtub at age 48, there arrives a segment devoted to perhaps her brightest moment as an entertainer. This is a project that was close to whitneys heart for years and she finally got to star in and produce this remake of the 1976 film. Inspired by the supremes, sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film of the same title, which centered on three singing teenage sisters from harlem who form a girl group in the late 1950s. Whitney houstons five year anniversary of her last film. Sparkle, whitney houstons final bowthe cast and crew discuss the film.
Sparkle is the story of three sisters who love each other fiercely, who each have their own dreams and ambitions, and who form a girl group as a way of capitalizing on the motown sound sweeping the nation. Whitney houstons last song is released celebrate is a duet from the sparkle soundtrack by emily feldman published may 22, 2012 updated on may 22, 2012 at 11. Whitney houstons last record released for sparkle abs. Whitney houstons final film sparkle set to be released in august the remake, in which she plays jordin sparks mom, wrapped filming before. Jul, 2017 the saga of whitney houstons last movie, sparkle swan song the divas final performance is in the remake of the cult film, which released its first trailer on tuesday and is set for an. Sparkle trailer whitney houstons last film youtube. Whitney houston makes her final movie appearance and this should never be a cause for regrets. Whitney houston, star of the jordin sparks vehicle sparkle. Thankfully whitney was able to finish filming her last movie sparkle a project built out of out love for whitney, a remake of sparkle from 1976 starring irene care and lonette mckee, whitney plays mom to american idol winner jordin sparks, who just so happens to be making her film debut. The film will forever be known as whitney houstons last performance in a movie before her untimely death last february. Five years ago this week august 17, 2012, whitneys last film sparkle was released in the u. In fact, the studio could move up sparkle even earlier since, unlike this is it at the time of its stars death, houstons movie is. Whitney houstons final film sparkle set for summer release.
The film tells the story of three sisters who want to. Whitney houstons final film sparkle set to be released. Unfortunately, this film was also the last film of stephanie moseley who passed. Whitney houstons final film sparkle set for summer. It was her first movie since 1996s the preachers wife and 20 years removed from her debut in the blockbuster movie the. Whitney houstons five year anniversary of her last film, sparkle august 18, 2017. Whitney houstons last record released for sparkle reuters. A musical film tipped as a vehicle for the late singer whitney houston to make an acting comeback will be released in cinemas this summer, variety reports. Starring jordin sparks, whitney houston, mike epps, ceelo green, carmen ejogo, sparkle arrives in theaters august 17. Kelly for sparkle which will hit movie theaters on august 17, was recorded by houston shortly before her sudden death aged 48 in february. Sparkle is a solidly, if not imaginatively, made showbiz tale that might have escaped notice had it not been for that fact that one if its stars, singer whitney houston, died after she completed. The picture was to be an acting comeback for the singer who had not appeared in a acting role since the 1990s. The film, which costars jordin sparks, is houston s silver screen goodbye. The movie soundtrack of sparkle will be released on july 31, 2012.
Sparkle is a remake of the detroitset 1976 film of the same name, a personal favourite of houstons. Whitney houston stars in trailer for her final film sparkle. With jordin sparks thomas, carmen ejogo, whitney houston, derek luke. The cast and crew discuss the film that was supposed to be the singing legends comeback. Sparkle trailer and release dates of whitney houstons. Were a couple of months away from the release of whitney houstons last movie, sparkle and now that ive seen the trailer, i feel a kind of sadness, and maybe even anger, that i didnt really experience even when she died. Kelly among others will serve as one of whitneys last studio. Whitney houston hasnt made a movie since 1996s the preachers wife, but ew has confirmed shes in negotiations to head back to the big screen. As long as young artists such as jordin sparks get the right. Whitney elizabeth houston was born into a musical family on 9 august 1963, in newark, new jersey. The film, which costars jordin sparks, is houstons silver screen goodbye. When whitney houston died in february, fans recalled her 35yearlong career and the legacy she left behind. Sparkle, a glitzy remake of the 1976 musicheavy film, is about three sisters, one a sex kitten called sister, the second a tough cookie, the last a.
See the sparkle dvd and bluray details, movie trailer, photos and cover art, starring jordin sparks, whitney houston and derek luke. Jul 02, 2012 with the late whitney houstons final film appearance set for an august 17 opening, today rca records announces the track listing for the sparkle soundtrack, due out july 31. Jakes latest foray into filmmaking includes the making of sparkle, planned for release next week. Sparkle marks houstons return to the big screen after a 16year. American entertainer whitney houston worked in four feature films, one television film, seven television episodes, and appeared in seventeen commercials she made her screen acting debut as rachel marron in the romantic thriller film the bodyguard 1992.
Aug 16, 2012 sparkle is houstons last film, and her first feature film since 1996s the preachers wife. This film is the remake of the 1976 film of the same tiltle sparkle, sony pictures announced that it was remaking sparkle with debra martin chase as producer, and husbandandwife team salim akil and mara brock akil as writer and director, respectively. It was nominated for five image awards, including outstanding motion picture, and won twofor best actress whitney houston and best supporting actress loretta devine. Aug 17, 2012 it is impossible to watch sparkle and not relate its story to the life of whitney houston, one of its executive producers. And as of today, that unfortunate club has another illustrious member.
Jordin sparks is sharing the song celebrate via her official youtube profile. It is the story of a musical prodigy called sparkle, played by jordin sparks, and her struggles to become a star while things around her are a cause for concern. Apr 02, 2012 thankfully whitney was able to finish filming her last movie sparkle a project built out of out love for whitney, a remake of sparkle from 1976 starring irene care and lonette mckee, whitney plays mom to american idol winner jordin sparks, who just so happens to be making her film debut. Sony will release whitney houstons final film sparkle as planned in august. Sparkle star jordin sparks lost it when whitney houston. Aug, 2012 the cast and crew discuss the film that was supposed to be the singing legends comeback. Aug 05, 2012 starring jordin sparks, whitney houston, mike epps, ceelo green, carmen ejogo, sparkle arrives in theaters august 17. Trailer from whitney houstons film sparkle makes its. Jordin sparks, carmen ejogo, whitney houston, derek luke. Rachel dodes on lunch break looks at how the new movie sparkle grappled, as a few others have had to in the past, with a major actor in. May 21, 2012 the very last song whitney houston ever recorded has finally been released. Whitney will play emma, the mother of sparkle, in movie.
Sparkle, whitney houstons last film the mercury news. Today had an exclusive look this morning at the trailer for sparkle, which features whitney houstons final film performance. In the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the closeknit family begins to fall apart. Sparkle is houstons last film, and her first feature film since 1996s the preachers wife. You remember the coverage back in february, dont you. But the script gives her one chilling line, which she uses in a lecture to her three daughters. All about how whitney had been in a physical and emotional tailspin in the days before she died. Sep 12, 2011 whitney houston hasnt made a movie since 1996s the preachers wife, but ew has confirmed shes in negotiations to head back to the big screen in a big way with the sony remake of. Whitney houstons final film sparkle set for summer release film.
Sony will release whitney houstons final film sparkle as. Aug 17, 2012 when whitney houston died in february, fans recalled her 35yearlong career and the legacy she left behind. Whitney houstons last role unveiled in first sparkle trailer. Houstons voice is rough and raspy, but she is undeniably there in sparkle, a funny, convincing presence, seemingly reveling in the. Transcript for sparkle, whitney houstons final bow cc2 test message cc1 test m her death, but this weekend, whitney houston will be back on. Sparkle star jordin sparks lost it when whitney houston died. She was so taken by its message, she used to say, that every saturday for four straight months shed go. This is a project that was close to whitneys heart for years and she finally got to. Whitney houston stars in trailer for her final film sparkle film the. The soundtrack which will feature new music from whitney houston and r.
Sparkle trailer in hd whitney stars in her last movie youtube. The saga of whitney houstons last movie, sparkle swan song the divas final performance is in the remake of the cult film, which released its first trailer on tuesday and is set for an. The film will forever be known as whitney houston s last performance in a movie before her untimely death last february. Aug 16, 2012 sparkle is a fullbodied musical melodrama that acquires a melancholy undertone because it features the last performance by whitney houston. Final sparkle jordin sparks, left, and whitney houston, costar in a remake of movie that ms.
Sparkle celebrate by jordin sparks and whitney houston. Whitney houston s final film sparkle set to be released in august the remake, in which she plays jordin sparks mom, wrapped filming before the singers untimely death. On monday morning, radar online quoted an anonymous source at sony saying the release date for the movie, in which houston plays the mother of aspiring pop singers, is being. Sparkle is a 2012 american musical film directed by salim akil and produced by stage 6 films, it was released on august 17, 2012, by tristar pictures. Sparkle the last movie of whitney houston home facebook. Td jakes talks sparkle, whitney houstons last movie the. Houston had completed filming on the project, a remake of the 1976 movie sparkle, the showbiz saga of a trio of singers, which, in turn, was loosely based on the career of the supremes. Rather than wait six months to release the movie, sony could bring out sparkle in, say, june, which would be four months after houstons death, the same window as this is it. Not to be confused with marian careys glitter, though both. Her performance was filmed for a scene in the upcoming movie sparkle, in. Sparkle commands attention because its the last movie for whitney houston and the first for american idol winner jordin sparks. Sparkle the last movie of whitney houston posts facebook. Aug 15, 2012 sparkle commands attention because its the last movie for whitney houston and the first for american idol winner jordin sparks.
Whitney houstons final film is advertised through a trailer in which the late singer frequently takes centre stage, despite ostensibly taking a supporting role in the musical sparkle is a. The trailer premiered earlier today watch it below. Apr 03, 2012 whitney houston s final film is advertised through a trailer in which the late singer frequently takes centre stage, despite ostensibly taking a supporting role in the musical sparkle is a. Aug 17, 2012 and as of today, that unfortunate club has another illustrious member. Whitney houstons final film sparkle set to be released in. Hollywood has seemed to take on a lot of remakes over the last couple of years, and this is kind of like the first remake of a, an african american typecast. Whitney houstons last song is released nbc new york. The very last song whitney houston ever recorded has finally been released. She portrays emma, a former entertainer turned prim, disapproving.
Before she died in february, at 48, sparkle was being billed as her comeback. Sparkle also marks whitney houstons fifth and final feature film role before her death on february 11, 2012, three months after filming ended. Feb, 2012 a musical film tipped as a vehicle for the late singer whitney houston to make an acting comeback will be released in cinemas this summer, variety reports. An aspiring singersongwriter defies her overprotective mother to form a musical trio with her sisters, only to encounter the temptations of success. Td jakes talks sparkle, whitney houstons last movie. Whitney houstons last recording a new duet with american idol winner jordin sparks was released on monday ahead of the singers upcoming film, sparkle.
Does the trailer for whitney houstons new movie make you. Sparks, who will make her movie debut when sparkle opens in. With the late whitney houstons final film appearance set for an august 17 opening, today rca records announces the track listing for the sparkle soundtrack, due out july 31. Sparkle is a 2012 american musical film directed by salim akil and produced by stage 6 films. Sparkle official track listing features whitney houston. As long as young artists such as jordin sparks get the right vehicle for their music and talent, they can sparkle just as bright as the defunct star. Sony will release whitney houstons final film sparkle.
Check out the track list of the soundtrack of sparkle, the upcoming drama musical movie directed by salim akil and starring jordin sparks, derek luke, whitney houston, mike epps, cee lo green, carmen ejogo, tika sumpter, tamela mann and omari hardwick. A musical film tipped as a vehicle for the late singer whitney houston to make an acting comeback will be released in cinemas this summer. Houston had worked to get sparkle to the screen for 12 years. It would release a documentary showing the star preparing for what, with the singers death, had become a canceled series of london concerts. The release of the movie sparkle, whitney houstons final recorded work, has been the subject of intense interest since the pop star died in beverly hills on saturday. Sparkle, whitney houstons final bow video abc news.
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