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HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 30 Pairs of Passes to ‘Sparkle’ With Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks
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CHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 30 admit-two movie passes up for grabs to the advance screening of “Sparkle” starring Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks and Cee Lo Green!
“Sparkle” also stars Mike Epps, Derek Luke, Omari Hardwick, Curtis Armstrong, Terrence Jenkins, Stephanie Schaberg, Michael Beach, Sidi Henderson, Doug Mingo, Mark Rademacher, Robert Forte Shannon III and Lynn Anderson from director Salim Akil and writers Mara Brock Akil and Howard Rosenman. “Sparkle” opens on Aug. 17, 2012. The film’s official Web site is here.
To win your free advance-screening movie passes to “Sparkle” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our unique Hookup technology directly below. That’s it! This screening is on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning!
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Here is the synopsis for “Sparkle”:
Detroit. 1968. The Motown sound is sweeping the nation. Girl groups are hotter than ever. Over their mother’s (Whitney Houston) objections, three beautiful sisters – Delores (Tika Sumpter), Sister (Carmen Ejogo) and Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) – are taking the local music scene by storm. But their dreams are bigger than Detroit.
Their manager, Stix (Derek Luke), is just as ambitious and will do whatever it takes to make it to the big time – even if it means using the girls and his love for Sparkle as the foundation of a new musical empire. Behind the music and lights, the recording industry is a ruthless and unforgiving place – just as Mama had warned her girls.
Sister – with her good looks and voice – is the natural headliner of the trio. Still, her complicated personal life threatens to overshadow her talent. Delores has her sights set on a different kind of life outside the spotlight. Young Sparkle must push past her deepest fears if she is to fulfill her destiny. Does she really have what it takes to go all the way?
Riveting and soul stirring, this timeless tale reminds us of the unbreakable bonds between family, the high price of fame and what can happen when we dare to show the world how brightly we can sparkle. They had a dream. She had it all.
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The “Sparkle” movie trailer can be watched now below.
This HollywoodChicago.com Hookup is simple! Just get interactive in our unique Hookup technology above. We will award 30 admit-two movie tickets based on social entry numbers and/or randomly via e-mail for our “Sparkle” Hookup. Good luck!
Winners need to arrive early as seats are consumed on a first-come, first-served basis. Since showings are overbooked to ensure a full house, winners are not guaranteed entrance and must arrive early. We recommend arriving 45 minutes before the showing’s scheduled start time. HollywoodChicago.com LLC is a promotional partner with the studio and its partners and doesn’t assume any liability for this giveaway. Note: Comments are closed in this Hookup.
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