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| Directed by | Jon M. Chu |
| Written by | Ryan Landels |
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| Cinematography | Alice Brooks |
| Edited by | Jillian Twigger Moul |
| Music by | Nathan Lanier |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Jem and the Holograms is an upcoming 2015 American romantic musical fantasy comedy-drama film based on the toy line and 1980s animated television series of the same name. Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Ryan Landels, the film is scheduled to be released on October 23, 2015.
Plot
In a hyper-linked social media age, an orphaned teenage girl, Jerrica Benton (Aubrey Peeples), becomes an online recording sensation, and she and her sisters embark on a music-driven scavenger hunt - one that sends them on an adventure across Los Angeles - in an attempt to unlock a final message left by her father.[1]
Cast
- Aubrey Peeples as Jerrica Benton/Jem, the lead singer of the band.
- Isabella Rice as young Jerrica
- Stefanie Scott as Kimber Benton, Jerrica Benton/Jem's younger sister and the keyboardist as well as the primary songwriter of the band.
- Hayley Kiyoko as Aja Leith, the lead guitarist of the band and right-hand woman to Jerrica/Jem.
- Aurora Perrineau as Shana Elmsford, the bass guitarist of the band.
- Wynter Perrineau as young Shana
- Juliette Lewis as Erica Raymond, the ruthless and corrupt co-owner of Starlight Records.[2]
- Ryan Guzman as Rio Pacheco, the road manager and engineer for the band and Jerrica/Jem's love interest.
- Molly Ringwald as Mrs. Bailey, the caretaker of Starlight House.
- Nathan Moore as Zipper, the main antagonist in the film.
- Barnaby Carpenter as Emmet Benton, Jerrica and Kimber's late father.
- Nicholas Braun as Brad
Jem voice actresses Samantha Newark, Jerrica/Jem's speaking voice,[3] and Britta Phillips, Jerrica/Jem's singing voice, will have cameo appearances.
Production
Given the recent success of G.I. Joe and Transformers, Hasbro was rumored to be considering a live-action film with Universal Studios, with which Hasbro had signed a six-film contract in 2010, or a new incarnation of the animated series.[4] On March 20, 2014, a live-action, motion-picture adaptation of Jem and the Holograms was announced, to be directed by Jon M. Chu.[5] On October 20, 2014, Hasbro Studios announced a new film self-finance/co-finance production label Allspark Pictures for this film and its upcoming untitled 2017 My Little Pony film.[6]
Casting
In April, it was announced that Aubrey Peeples had been cast as Jem, with Stefanie Scott as Kimber, Hayley Kiyoko as Aja, and Aurora Perrineau as Shana.[7] On April 30, actor Ryan Guzman was cast as Rio.[8] On May 19, Juliette Lewis was added to the cast of the film.[9] On May 20, Molly Ringwald joined the film.[10]
Filming
Principal photography began on April 22, 2014 in Van Nuys,[11] later on May 19, shooting was underway in Los Angeles.[9] Shooting ended on May 24, 2014.[12]
Release
On October 16, 2014, Universal and Blumhouse announced the film to be released on October 23, 2015.[13]
Marketing
On February 25, 2015, the first official image from the film was released, featuring Peeples as Jem, Scott as Kimber, and Kiyoko as Aja performing on stage.[14]
References
- ^ "Jem and the Holograms". MovienewZ. May 20, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ Jen Yamato (May 19, 2014). "'Jem And The Holograms' Adds Juliette Lewis In Mystery Role". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ "Jem's Samantha Newark: Still Truly Outrageous". The Advocate. Here Media. October 6, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ Rowles, Dustin (August 9, 2011). "Jem and the Holograms Coming to the Big Screen?". Pajiba.com. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- ^ "Jason Blum, Scooter Braun Prods & Jon M. Chu Team With Hasbro On 'Jem And The Holograms' Video". Deadline.com. March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ Graser, Marc (October 20, 2014). "'My Little Pony' Movie in the Works at Hasbro Studios (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- ^ "First JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS Poster Hits; Cast Announced". ComicBookMovie.com. April 24, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ "'Jem and the Holograms' Finds Its Rio". Hollywood Reporter. April 30, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
- ^ a b Yamato, Jen (May 19, 2014). "'Jem And The Holograms' Adds Juliette Lewis In Mystery Role". deadline.com. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ Hughes, Jason (May 20, 2014). "Molly Ringwald, Juliette Lewis Join Cast of 'Jem and the Holograms'". TheWrap.com. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ Christine (April 22, 2014). "'Jem and the Holograms' begins filming in Los Angeles!". OnLocationVacations.com. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "On The Set For 5/27/14: Johnny Depp Starrer 'Black Mass' Starts For Warner Bros., 'Jem and the Holograms' Wraps". StudioSystemNews.com. May 28, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
- ^ "Jem and the Holograms Headed to Theaters in October 2015". ComingSoon.net. October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ "'Jem and the Holograms' Movie: First Photo Released". Variety. February 28, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
External links
- Jem and the Holograms at IMDb
- Jem and the Holograms at Box Office Mojo
- Jem and the Holograms at Rotten Tomatoes
- Jem and the Holograms at Metacritic