Popstar (film)

Popstar
Popstar
	DVD cover
Directed by	Richard Gabai
Written by	Timothy Barton
Produced by	Steve Austin; Michael Amato; Jonathan Bogner; David Borg; Nzinga Garvey; Greg McDonald; Lou Pearlman; Ray Skiptunis; Rena Tonelli
Starring	Aaron Carter; Alana Austin; Adrianne Palicki; Deena Dill; Andrew Stevens; Tracy Scoggins;
Cinematography	Andrea V. Rossotto
Edited by	Lawrence A. Maddox
Music by	Michael Lloyd; Deeji Mincey; Boris Zelkin
Production; company	Tag Entertainment
Distributed by	New Line Cinema
Release date	November 8, 2005;
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 singer Aaron Carter in his only lead role in a feature film with Alana Austin, Adrianne Palicki, Deena Dill, Andrew Stevens and Tracy Scoggins. It also featured David Cassidy in his final 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).

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