She has left behind a musical and film legacy that will endure…. THE RETURN OF SUPERFLY motion picture Feature film (over 60 minutes). At the apex of her career, Whitney had no peer, with a voice that shaped a generation. Giving Up (uncredited) Written by Van McCoy Performed by Lonette McKee Loving You Baby (uncredited) Written by Curtis Mayfield Performed by Irene Cara Take My Hand, Precious Lord (uncredited) Written by Thomas A. Whitney Houston Tributes From Artists, Executives Pour Inīishop T.D Jakes, the film’s producer, said in a statement late Saturday: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely passing of Whitney Houston, whom we were blessed to have just completed work with on the remake of the film ‘Sparkle.’ We ask the world to join us in lifting up Whitney’s family in prayer and ask God for their strength and comfort during this devastatingly difficult time.
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In her film career – “Sparkle” would have been her fourth appearance on the big screen - Houston stayed close to home with her roles, portraying a pop star in 1992’s “The Bodyguard,” a TV producer in 1995’s “Waiting to Exhale” and a choir mistress in 1996’s “The Preacher’s Wife.” Sparks is the film’s star, Sparkle Williams Houston plays the sisters’ mother. One of the singers spirals in to drug addiction that leads to her death. “Sparkle” is the fictional story of three singing sisters in 1950s Harlem. Her original plan was to have Aaliyah star as Sparkle, until the singer died in a plane crash in August 2001. Houston was also one of five executive producers on the movie, having acquired remake rights in close to 12 years ago. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. “Sparkle” is a remake of the 1976 Irene Cara film.The picture was to be an acting comeback for the singer, who had not appeared in a theatrical release since “The Preacher’s Wife” in 1996. 8 Songs, 33 minutes 1976 Atlantic Records. 6 7 The soundtrack includes new songs not present in the 1976 version of Sparkle: 'Celebrate', 'His Eye is On the Sparrow', among others.
Houston recently finished her recording of “Celebrate.” Sony executives were pleased with both the way Houston looks and sounds in the film, according to a person familiar with the production. Sparkle features songs from the original film written by soul musician Curtis Mayfield as well as new compositions by R&B artist R. Nelly Furtado Says She's 'Happier Than Ever' in Her Career: 'It's Just Pure Inspiration Every Day'
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