Popstar (film)

Infobox Film
name = Popstar


caption =
director = Richard Gabai
producer = Steve Austin
Michael Amato
Jonathan Bogner
David Borg
Nzinga Garvey
Greg McDonald
Lou Pearlman
Ray Skiptunis
Rena Tonelli
writer = Timothy Barton
starring = Aaron Carter
Alana Austin
music = Michael Lloyd
Deeji Mincey
Boris Zelkin
cinematography = Andrea V. Rossotto
editing = Lawrence A. Maddox
distributor = Tag Entertainment
released = November 8, 2005 (DVD)
runtime = 94 min.
country = flagicon|United States
language = English
website =
imdb_id = 0426550

"Popstar" is an American film that features teen singer Aaron Carter in his first lead role in a feature film. The direct-to-video film was directed by Richard Gabai and written by Timothy Barton; the film was released on November 8, 2005. The premiere was held in The Woodlands, Texas. It was filmed in Calabasas, California, at A.C. Stelle Middle School and the Commons.

Plot

Real-life popstar Aaron Carter plays J.D. McQueen, 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 cost him his position with his band. Determined to get his marks up, he builds a relationship with Jane Brighton (Alana Austin), a homely academic whiz who also happens to be an avid fan.

imilarities between the film and real life

"Popstar" borrows heavily from Carter's real life. Both Carter and J.D. were born on December 7, and both had been taken out of public schools because of their careers. J.D. and Carter both have divorced parents. Both get nervous before concerts. J.D. sings "Saturday Night", a song that Carter was in fact promoting in his summer 2005 tour before the film was released. J.D. is athletic, and shows off his gymnastic skills for Jane in the same way Carter does in his concerts. Fans will recognize many of Carter's publicity/magazine photos that decorate Brighton's bedroom.

Cast

*Aaron Carter as J.D. McQueen
*Alana Austin as Jane Brighton
*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
*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 ("General Hospital"), Tom Bosley ("Happy Days") and Stella Stevens ("The Poseidon Adventure"). Former Backstreet Boys and *NSync manager, Lou Pearlman appears in an uncredited cameo at the end of the film.

oundtrack

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).

External links

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