Whitney Houston's final film Sparkle set for summer release

Whitney Houston's final film Sparkle set for summer release
guardian.co.uk – The late singer was due to make an acting comeback in a remake of the 1976 film inspired by the SupremesA 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.Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film of the same name, a personal favourite of Houston's.
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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.

"Sparkle" stars Carmen Ejogo, Cee-Lo Green, Derek Luke, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, and Whitney Houston.

Directed by Salim Akil.
Written by Mara Brock Akil.
Produced by Curtis Wallace, Debra Martin Chase, Gaylyn Fraiche, Howard Rosenman, Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, TD Jakes, and Whitney Houston.
Production company/distributor: Columbia Pictures.

Release Date: August 17, 2012

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