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I Wanna Dance with Somebody

The Official Whitney Houston Film Companion

by Weldon Owen
Naomi Ackie
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The film I Wanna Dance with Somebody tells the joyous, emotional, and heartbreaking story of Whitney Houston's journey from obscurity to musical super stardom. This stunning accompanying volume tells the story of bringing Whitney's life to the big screen, with behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with key cast members including star Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), Tamara Tunie (Flight, The Devil's Advocate), and Nafessa Williams (Black Lightning), as well as key members of the production crew. Learn how the pivotal moments and places in Whitney's history, as well as her spectacular wardrobe and her look, were recreated for the film, with additional insight about the film from director Kasi Lemmons and about Whitney herself from producer Pat Houston. It is the ultimate book for the Whitney Houston fan. A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK: Rare production stills and behind-the-scenes photography show how a monumental movie like this is made. INTERVIEWS WITH STARS AND CREW give an intimate portrait of what it was like to portray people such as Whitney Houston and Robyn Crawford, and what it took to re-create those characters with hair, makeup, and costume. OFFICIAL MOVIE TIE-IN with exclusive content including production and film stills, interviews, and script excerpts.

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    December 20, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9781681889207
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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      December 1, 2022

      This story behind the upcoming film about the life of one of the most iconic singers of all time is a celebration of moviemaking and of Whitney Houston herself. It's a glossy photograph-filled yearbook of the herculean efforts of cast and crew to remain true to Houston. The film was the brainchild of Houston's mentor Clive Davis and Oscar-winning writer and producer Anthony McCarten (Bohemian Rhapsody), with Houston's sister-in-law Pat Houston overseeing every detail, ensuring the film is a positive tribute. The book details much of the process of casting--Davis handpicked Stanley Tucci to play him--and the efforts of the cast to not impersonate their characters but to bring their own personalities into their portrayals. Interviews with the hair, makeup, and costume designers reveal the lengths they went to bridge the gap between performers and subjects. For example, they found vintage pieces that reflect the time but also flatter the actors themselves. Behind-the-scenes secrets include the mixing of Naomi Ackie's voice with Houston's, and the filming of the iconic Super Bowl scene, digitally altering the crowd. VERDICT An interesting take on the art of filmmaking and a touching tribute to Houston and her lifelong search for home.--Lisa Henry

      Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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