Popstar (film)

Popstar

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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
  • November 8, 2005
Running time
 94 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Popstar is an American film that features teen singer Aaron Carter in his only 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

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

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 negative reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a "rotten" rating of 44%.

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