Popstar (film)
| Popstar | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Richard Gabai |
| Produced by |
Steve Austin Michael Amato Jonathan Bogner David Borg Nzinga Garvey Greg McDonald Lou Pearlman Ray Skiptunis Rena Tonelli |
| Written by | Timothy Barton |
| Starring |
Aaron Carter Alana Austin |
| Music by |
Michael Lloyd Deeji Mincey Boris Zelkin |
| Cinematography | Andrea V. Rossotto |
| Edited by | Lawrence A. Maddox |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | New Line Cinema |
Release dates |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Popstar is a 2005 American film directed by Richard Gabai and written by Timothy Barton. The direct-to-video film features teen singer Aaron Carter in his only lead role in a feature film. The premiere was held in The Woodlands, Texas. Popstar was filmed in Calabasas, California, at A.C. Stelle Middle School and the Commons.
Plot
Jane Brighton [Alana Austin] is a high school math whiz obsessed with J.D. McQueen [Aaron Carter], a teen music sensation whose parents have sent him back to public high school to improve his declining grades. J.D. risks missing a critical summer tour that could ruin his musical career. To get help with math, he builds a relationship with Jane.
Cast
- Aaron Carter as J.D. McQueen
- Alana Austin as Jane Brighton
- Nicki Foxx as London
- David Cassidy as Grant
- Kimberly Kevon Williams as Abby Banks
- Adrianne Palicki as Whitney Addison
- Mary Elise Hayden as Bobette
- Deena Dill as Faith Brighton
- Andrew Stevens as Professor Brighton
- Natalia Livingston as Mary Brighton
- Leif Garrett as Janitor
- Tracy Scoggins as Judy McQueen
- Vanessa Angel as Diane
- Rachel Thorp as Samantha Brighton
- Rick Thomas as Mr. Overton
Former 1970s teen idols David Cassidy and Leif Garrett appear in supporting roles as J.D.'s manager and a philosophical janitor. Other famous actors appearing in the film are Andrew Stevens, Tracy Scoggins, Natalia Livingston, Tom Bosley and Stella Stevens. Former Backstreet Boys and NSYNC manager, Lou Pearlman appears in an uncredited cameo at the end of the film.
Soundtrack
The Popstar soundtrack was released October 18, 2005, and features Carter in "Saturday Night" (live), "Enuff Of Me", "I Want Candy" (live), "One Better" (live), and "Do You Remember" (live).
Reception
"Popstar" received positive reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 77%.
External links
- Popstar at the Internet Movie Database