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Sparkle (Aug 2012)

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Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Mike Epps, Derek Luke, Michael Beach, Debra Martin Chase, Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil, Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Cee-Lo Green, Carmen Ejogo

Sony Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Stage 6 Films, Akil Production Co.

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.

Status: Completed PG-13 Drama Remake 1 hr, 56 mins

Jumping the Broom (May 2011)

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Julie Bowen, T.D. Jakes, Romeo Miller, Loretta Devine, Glendon Palmer, Mike Epps, Laz Alonso, Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Tracey Edmonds, Curtis Wallace, Elizabeth Hunter, Salim Akil, Arlene Gibbs

Sony Pictures, TriStar Pictures

Two African-American families from divergent backgrounds come together for a wedding on Martha’s Vineyard.

Status: Completed PG-13 Comedy