Alexandra shipp, dewshane williams, sagine semajuste, izaak smith, zendaya coleman, tiffany. The life story of aaliyah, a worldwidefamous singer, actress and model who first rose to stardom at age 15 and was later killed in a plane crash. We havent seen a movie get dragged this bad since mariah carey made her big debut in glitter. Aaliyah biopic on lifetime slammed by rapper timbaland. The film premiered on the lifetime channel on november 15, 2014 and was met with criticism in its early stages of production due to aaliyahs familys disapproval of lifetimes choice to create the film. Saudin the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 28 min, and received a score of out of 100. Alexandra was only a young girl when aaliyah was tragically killed in a plane crash on august 25. There also are some mature themes, including the portrayal of an illicit marriage and an argument that results in some shoving.
Then again, aaliyahs short life, aside from that business with r. I made this because her movie is coming on november 15. She soon discovers that her sister is in an online relationship with a man who may not be what he seems. The story of music and video star aaliyah, whose life ended. The sequel starring keanu reeves was in production in berlin, germany. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The story of the music sensation alexandra shipp, from her discovery on the tv show star search to her tragic death in a plane crash. Kellys relationship with aaliyah is fully unearthed on. This biopic of the 1990s superstar, whose life was cut short at the age of. Nov 15, 2014 saturday night saw the premiere of the latest addition to the lifetimemovie canon, aaliyah. Though rather artlessly assembled, the program tells aaliyahs story far more engagingly than the movie.
This biopic of the 1990s superstar, whose life was cut short at. The madefortv film was produced for the lifetime cable network and aired in 2015. The story of music and video star aaliyah, whose life ended tragically in a 2001 plane crash in the bahamas. Computing services audible download audio books book depository.
Kellys relationship with aaliyah is fully unearthed on surviving r. It was controversial because aaliyahs family objected to its production. The arrival and disappearance of aaliyahs greatest hits collection. Her family was vocally opposed to the project and, as the family owns the rights to aaliyahs music. A woman is released from prison and reunites with her sister. Its the point at which most filmmakers would have thrown. Since the advent of digital music, fans of streaming and download. Some of you would have already read each item, but im also certain that others have not, given that the sites reach continues to grow regularly, attracting new readers daily. To this day, young stars like keke palmer, zendaya and tink have imitated the. Aaliyah lifetime biopic backlash propels movie to no. Kelly and fans are up in arms age aint nothing but a number is definitely a perfect song for hiding in. Born in brooklyn and raised in detroit, she first gained recognition at the age of 10, when she appeared on the television show star search and performed in concert alongside gladys knight. Timbaland, fans blast lifetime for aaliyah biopic variety.
Alexandra shipp stars as aaliyah in the lifetime original movie aaliyah. Nov 14, 2014 no one is more aware of that than the producers of aaliyah. No one is more aware of that than the producers of aaliyah. Aaliyah, which aired on lifetime following the biopic. Kelly through her uncle rewinding a bit, the pair first met through aaliyahs uncle barry hankerson, who also happened to be kellys manager. Timbaland wasnt the only viewer who had issues watching aaliyah. But there was much more to aaliyah than choreographed dance moves, movie roles, and a celebrated voice. The biopic was panned by top publications like the new york times, and viewers at. Im continuing to republishing last years 2014s most popular posts. Mar 08, 2015 the saving grace of lionsgates dvd edition of aaliyah. With alexandra shipp, elise neal, christopher jacot, morgan kelly. Aaliyah was a singer, actress, and model, with hits such as try again. It had a good look, a good vibe, and alexandra shipp portraying aaliyah. Since then, aaliyahs music has achieved commercial success with several posthumous releases.
Before beyonce and rihanna, selfproclaimed street but sweet aaliyah was poised to become a global icon. Nov, 2014 although fans may tune into lifetimes controversial biopic aaliyah. Aaliyahs family succeeded in blocking the use of most of her. January 16, 1979 august 25, 2001 was an american singer, actress, and model. Here we at least get to see and hear the real deal. Etpt to get their fix of the muchmythologized singer, all they really need. It must have been a challenge to present a movie about a singer when you cant use the singers songs. Ive not read the book, but i sincerely hope its more insightful than the movie. Heavily protested by her family and closest friends and collaborators, aaliyah. Saturday night saw the premiere of the latest addition to the lifetimemovie canon, aaliyah. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
At the age of 12, aaliyah signed with jive records and her uncle barry hankerson. So did fans, who accuse the filmmakers of romanticizing her relationship with the much. Lifetime has decided on a premiere date for aaliyah. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan. Xmens alexandra shipp plays guitar and meditates to get ready for her day. So advance controversy about the casting, among other things, can only benefit aaliyah.
She was an approachable, grammynominated scene stealer who performed at the oscars. The story of music and video star aaliyah, whose life. Inside the plane crash that took aaliyahs life biography. Although fans may tune into lifetimes controversial biopic aaliyah. Lifetime announces premiere date for aaliyah biopic the princess. More than a woman by christopher john farley, the film arrives on dvd and digital hd via lionsgate on march 10.