Joyful Noise (film)
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Joyful Noise is an upcoming musical film, starring Queen Latifah
, Dolly Parton
, Keke Palmer
, Courtney B. Vance
, Francis Jue
and introducing Jeremy Jordan
. It was written and directed by Todd Graff, with gospel-infused music by Mervyn Warren
. The film is set to be released in theaters on January 13, 2012. Two strong-minded women are forced to cooperate when budget cuts threaten to shut down a small-town choir.
, Vi Rose Hill, a no-nonsense single mother of two teens (Latifah) takes control of the choir, using the traditional Gospel style that their Pastor Dale (Courtney B. Vance) approves of. However, the director's widow, G.G. Sparrow (Parton), believes she should have been given the position. G.G. also happens to be the major donor to their church. Tough times in the town lead to budget problems that threaten to close down the choir.
Vi Rose has a son, Walter (Dexter Darden), who has Asperger's syndrome, and a talented, pretty and anxious-to-date teenage daughter, Olivia (Keke Palmer). G.G. has recently begun caring for her rebellious grandson, Randy (Jeremy Jordan). A romance blossoms between Olivia and Randy, who, like most of the young people in the choir, support G.G.'s push to modernize the choir's style. Each of the young people, however, has a rival suitor. Ultimately, the two women overcome their differences and steer the choir toward a slot in the annual national "Joyful Noise" choir competition.
, Newnan, Dallas, Conyers
, and Peachtree City. The movie finished filming in early April 2011.
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
, Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
, Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer
Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is an American actress and singer who rose to fame for her performance in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee. She also starred as the title character in the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP...
, Courtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance
Courtney Bernard Vance is an American actor. He was formerly a regular on the NBC/USA television series Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Assistant District Attorney Ron Carver. He was also a series regular on the ABC series FlashForward. As of 2011, he appears on the TNT series The Closer as Chief...
, Francis Jue
Francis Jue
Francis Jue is an Asian-American actor and singer. Jue is known for his performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional theatre, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area...
and introducing Jeremy Jordan
Jeremy Jordan (Broadway/film performer)
Jeremy Jordan is an American actor and singer. He has performed on Broadway and in television and film, as well as in other theatrical productions. He is best known in the role of Tony in the 2010 Broadway production of West Side Story....
. It was written and directed by Todd Graff, with gospel-infused music by Mervyn Warren
Mervyn Warren
Mervyn Edwin Warren is an American film composer, record producer, music conductor, music arranger, lyricist, songwriter, pianist, and vocalist. Warren is a five-time Grammy Award winner and a 10-time Grammy Award nominee...
. The film is set to be released in theaters on January 13, 2012. Two strong-minded women are forced to cooperate when budget cuts threaten to shut down a small-town choir.
Cast
- Queen LatifahQueen LatifahDana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
as Vi Rose Hill - Dolly PartonDolly PartonDolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
as G.G. Sparrow - Keke PalmerKeke PalmerLauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is an American actress and singer who rose to fame for her performance in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee. She also starred as the title character in the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP...
as Olivia Hill, Vi's daughter - Jeremy JordanJeremy Jordan (Broadway/film performer)Jeremy Jordan is an American actor and singer. He has performed on Broadway and in television and film, as well as in other theatrical productions. He is best known in the role of Tony in the 2010 Broadway production of West Side Story....
as Randy Garrity, Sparrow's grandson - Dexter Darden as Walter Hill
- Courtney B. VanceCourtney B. VanceCourtney Bernard Vance is an American actor. He was formerly a regular on the NBC/USA television series Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Assistant District Attorney Ron Carver. He was also a series regular on the ABC series FlashForward. As of 2011, he appears on the TNT series The Closer as Chief...
as Pastor Dale - Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonKristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson is an American musician, actor, and writer. He is known for hits such as "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night"...
as Bernard Sparrow - Teairra Monroe as Auburn Scott
- Jesse L. MartinJesse L. MartinJesse L. Martin is an American theatre, film, and television actor. He is known for originating the role of Tom Collins in the Broadway theatrical production of Rent, and for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Ed Green on the NBC drama television series Law & Order.-Early life:Martin, the third of...
- Judd LormandJudd LormandJudd Lormand is an American film and television actor. He was born in Marshall, Texas and after just a few years moved to Houston, Texas. At the age of 8 he moved overseas when his father took a job managing a pipeline construction company...
as Officer Darrel Lino - Francis JueFrancis JueFrancis Jue is an Asian-American actor and singer. Jue is known for his performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional theatre, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area...
as Ang Hsu
Plot
After the untimely death of a small-town choir director (Kris Kristofferson) in GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, Vi Rose Hill, a no-nonsense single mother of two teens (Latifah) takes control of the choir, using the traditional Gospel style that their Pastor Dale (Courtney B. Vance) approves of. However, the director's widow, G.G. Sparrow (Parton), believes she should have been given the position. G.G. also happens to be the major donor to their church. Tough times in the town lead to budget problems that threaten to close down the choir.
Vi Rose has a son, Walter (Dexter Darden), who has Asperger's syndrome, and a talented, pretty and anxious-to-date teenage daughter, Olivia (Keke Palmer). G.G. has recently begun caring for her rebellious grandson, Randy (Jeremy Jordan). A romance blossoms between Olivia and Randy, who, like most of the young people in the choir, support G.G.'s push to modernize the choir's style. Each of the young people, however, has a rival suitor. Ultimately, the two women overcome their differences and steer the choir toward a slot in the annual national "Joyful Noise" choir competition.
Filming
Joyful Noise began filming began in mid February 2011 in locations throughout Georgia, such as Atlanta, DecaturDecatur
Decatur is the name of many places in the United States, most of which are named for Stephen Decatur, a U.S. Naval officer at the turn of the 19th century.- Cities, Towns, Villages :* Decatur, Alabama, county seat of Morgan County, Alabama...
, Newnan, Dallas, Conyers
Conyers
Conyers is a city in Rockdale County, Georgia, USAConyers may also refer to:*Conyers' School, a comprehensive school in Yarm, England, founded in 1590 by Thomas Conyers*Conyers Baronets, an English baronetcy...
, and Peachtree City. The movie finished filming in early April 2011.
External links
- http://www.gossipcop.com/dolly-parton-queen-latifah-joyful-noise/