Sparkle: Three Sisters. Two Paths. One Shot. (DVD)

Product Details

Key Information

• UPC: 5051162302315
• Product Type: DVD Video (Retail Edition)
• Format: DVD, PAL, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, Dolby Digital
• Genre: Drama
• Running Time: Approximately 1 hour 51 minutes
• Production Year: 2012 (Released 2013)
• Label: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment / Stage 6 Films, Inc.
• Region Code: All Regions (Retail DVD only for sale)
• Distribution: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, distributed by SPHE Nordic AB

Overview

“Sparkle: Three Sisters. Two Paths. One Shot.” is an inspiring musical drama that follows the journey of a young, emerging singer-songwriter (Jordin Sparks) who defies her overprotective mother (Whitney Houston) to form a music trio with her sisters. As success beckons, the temptations and challenges of fame and fortune complicate their path. This captivating film is a tale of ambition, family bonds, and the struggle to remain true while chasing one’s dreams on the big screen.

English Overview:
A talented singer-songwriter (Jordin Sparks) defies her overprotective mother (Whitney Houston) and forms a music trio with her sisters. However, the lures of success and the burdens it brings make the journey a challenging one. This film captures the essence of dreams, family ties, and the bittersweet nature of fame.

Swedish Translation – Overview:
En blivande singer-songwriter (Jordin Sparks) trotsar sin överbeskyddande mamma (Whitney Houston) och bildar en musiktrio tillsammans med sina systrar, men framgångens frestelser lurar runt hörnet.

Danish Translation – Overview:
En talentfuld sangskriver (Jordin Sparks) trodser sin overbeskyttende mor (Whitney Houston) og danner en trio sammen med sine søstre, men har svært ved at tackle de fristelser, der følger med succes.

Norwegian Translation – Overview:
En ambisiøs sanger og låtskriver (Jordin Sparks) trosser sin overbeskyttende mor (Whitney Houston) og danner en musikktrio med søstrene, men må takle suksessens fristelser.

Finnish Translation – Overview:
Aloitteleva laulaja-lauluntekijä (Jordin Sparks) uhmaa ylisuojelevaa äitiään (Whitney Houston) ja perustaa musiikkitrion kahden siskonsa kanssa. Menestys ei kuitenkaan tule ilman houkutuksia.

Product Features

Technical Specifications

• Video Format: DVD, PAL System, 16:9 widescreen
• Audio: Dolby Digital (5.1 Surround available)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Running Time: Approximately 111 minutes
• Subtitles: Available in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, and English
• Copy Protection: Authorized for private home use only. Unauthorized copying, public performance, or broadcast is prohibited.

Cast & Crew

• Starring:
  • Jordin Sparks
  • Whitney Houston
  • Derek Mike Luke Epps
  • Carmen Ejogo
  • Tika Sumpter
  • Omari Hardwick
  • CeeLo Green
• Special Features:
  • Director's Commentary
  • A Tribute to Whitney Houston
  • A Dream Come True: Bringing the Story to the Big Screen

Additional Details

• Tagline: Three Sisters. Two Paths. One Shot.
• Production & Distribution:
  Produced by Stage 6 Films, Inc. and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, with special association from SPHE Nordic AB.
• Design & Layout: Crafted with care by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s design team, ensuring high-quality visual and audio presentation.
• Parental Guidance: Recommended age – 11 years and older; suitable for audiences over 11 years (with certain territories indicating "For over 21" where applicable).

Interesting Facts

• A Stellar Ensemble:
  The film features a dynamic cast including Jordin Sparks, whose breakthrough performance lights up the screen despite the protective shadow of her superstar mother, Whitney Houston. The interplay between family bonds and personal ambition provides an emotionally charged narrative.

• Behind the Scenes:
  Special features such as the Director’s Commentary and "A Tribute to Whitney Houston" offer fans an in-depth look at the making of the film and the lasting impact of its legendary influences.

• A True Dream Realized:
  “A Dream Come True: Bringing the Story to the Big Screen” chronicles the challenging journey of adapting a heartfelt story into a cinematic experience, reflecting the dreams and realities faced by artists everywhere.

Swedish Translation – Interesting Facts:
Filmen visar en dynamisk ensemble med Jordin Sparks, vars genombrottsprestation lyser upp duken trots den överväldigande närvaron av hennes superstjärnemamma, Whitney Houston. De familjeband och ambitiösa strävanden som skildras skapar en känslomässigt laddad berättelse.

Danish Translation – Interesting Facts:
Filmen byder på et dynamisk ensemble, hvor Jordin Sparks skinner igennem med en markant præstation, selvom hendes overbeskyttende mor, Whitney Houston, kaster sin skygge. Historien om familiebånd og personlige ambitioner er både rørende og tankevækkende.

Norwegian Translation – Interesting Facts:
Filmen presenterer en dynamisk rollebesetning med Jordin Sparks, hvis gjennombruddsrolle lyser opp lerretet til tross for at hennes overbeskyttende mor, Whitney Houston, kaster lange skygger. Fortellingen om familieforbindelser og individuelle ambisjoner gir en emosjonell dybde.

Finnish Translation – Interesting Facts:
Elokuva esittelee dynaamisen näyttelijäkaartia, jossa Jordin Sparksin läpimurtoesitykset loistavat, vaikka hänen ylisuojelun alaisena oleva äitinsä, Whitney Houston, heittää varjoaan. Tarina perhesiteistä ja henkilökohtaisista tavoitteista on erittäin koskettava.

Publishers

Released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Stage 6 Films, Inc., this DVD is marketed and distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, public performance, or broadcast is strictly prohibited. For further information, please visit www.sonypictures.com.

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English:

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Swedish Translation – Hashtags:

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Danish Translation – Hashtags:

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Norwegian Translation – Hashtags:

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Finnish Translation – Hashtags:

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