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Kirk Franklin & KeKe Palmer Make A
'Joyful Noise' At Atlanta Press Junket
by Kim Ford
Photos & Video: Terance Johnson
'Joyful Noise' At Atlanta Press Junket
by Kim Ford
Photos & Video: Terance Johnson
(Atlanta) January 5, 2012 - Oscar nominees Queen Latifah (“Chicago,” “Hairspray”) and Dolly
Parton (“Transsamerica,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Nine to Five”) star in Alcon Entertainment’s and
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Joyful Noise,” a funny and inspirational story of music, hope,
love and renewal.
The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people
are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful
Noise Competition. The choir has always known how to sing in harmony, but the discord
between its two leading ladies now threatens to tear them apart. Their newly appointed
director, Vi Rose Hill (Latifah), stubbornly wants to stick with their tried-and-true
traditional style, while the fiery G.G. Sparrow (Parton) thinks tried-and-true translates to
tired-and-old.
Shaking things up even more is the arrival of G.G.’s rebellious grandson, Randy
(Jeremy Jordan). Randy has an ear for music, but he also has an eye for Vi Rose’s
beautiful and talented daughter, Olivia (Keke Palmer), and the sparks between the two
teenagers are causing even more friction between G.G. and Vi Rose.
If these two strong-willed women can put aside their differences for the good of
the people in their town, they—and their choir—may make the most joyful noise of all.
Starring with Latifah and Parton are Keke Palmer (“Akeelah and the Bee”),
Courtney B. Vance (“Extraordinary Measures”), Jeremy Jordan (Broadway’s “Bonnie and
Clyde”), and Kris Kristofferson (“Dolphin Tale”). Rounding out the main cast are Dexter
Darden, Angela Grovey, Paul Woolfolk and Jesse L. Martin.
The musically driven story also brings together the sounds of gospel, pop,
country, rock and R & B with memorable songs, performed by the cast, from a wide
range of artists, including Michael Jackson, Usher, Chris Brown, Paul McCartney, Sly &
the Family Stone and Stevie Wonder. Dolly Parton also wrote original songs for the film,
including “Not Enough” and “From Here to the Moon and Back.”
The film opens nationwide on January 13, 2012.
Parton (“Transsamerica,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Nine to Five”) star in Alcon Entertainment’s and
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Joyful Noise,” a funny and inspirational story of music, hope,
love and renewal.
The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people
are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful
Noise Competition. The choir has always known how to sing in harmony, but the discord
between its two leading ladies now threatens to tear them apart. Their newly appointed
director, Vi Rose Hill (Latifah), stubbornly wants to stick with their tried-and-true
traditional style, while the fiery G.G. Sparrow (Parton) thinks tried-and-true translates to
tired-and-old.
Shaking things up even more is the arrival of G.G.’s rebellious grandson, Randy
(Jeremy Jordan). Randy has an ear for music, but he also has an eye for Vi Rose’s
beautiful and talented daughter, Olivia (Keke Palmer), and the sparks between the two
teenagers are causing even more friction between G.G. and Vi Rose.
If these two strong-willed women can put aside their differences for the good of
the people in their town, they—and their choir—may make the most joyful noise of all.
Starring with Latifah and Parton are Keke Palmer (“Akeelah and the Bee”),
Courtney B. Vance (“Extraordinary Measures”), Jeremy Jordan (Broadway’s “Bonnie and
Clyde”), and Kris Kristofferson (“Dolphin Tale”). Rounding out the main cast are Dexter
Darden, Angela Grovey, Paul Woolfolk and Jesse L. Martin.
The musically driven story also brings together the sounds of gospel, pop,
country, rock and R & B with memorable songs, performed by the cast, from a wide
range of artists, including Michael Jackson, Usher, Chris Brown, Paul McCartney, Sly &
the Family Stone and Stevie Wonder. Dolly Parton also wrote original songs for the film,
including “Not Enough” and “From Here to the Moon and Back.”
The film opens nationwide on January 13, 2012.
Kirk Franklin made a cameo in the film. He spoke to us about his role with the music in Joyful Noise.
Keke Palmer and JubileeMag.com publisher, Kim Ford. Sweet young lady!
Kirk Franklin and JubileeMag.com publisher, Kim Ford
Keke Palmer spoke with Atlanta press about working with Queen Latifah and how young girls reach out
to her as a role model.
to her as a role model.
Keke told us about her journey in film. Her parents believed in her so much that they moved to LA with only
$2000 and stayed in a small hotel for a year. They believed she'd make it big. Faith works! Watch.
$2000 and stayed in a small hotel for a year. They believed she'd make it big. Faith works! Watch.
Kirk talked to us about what it takes to make a great faith-based film. "Just because we're in the Christian