Aaliyah is informed by her uncle that she has been offered a record deal with his. The madefortv film was produced for the lifetime cable network and aired in 2015. But there was much more to aaliyah than choreographed dance moves, movie roles, and a celebrated voice. Chante dropped out of production after aaliyahs family voiced their opposition to the film. This lifetime original movie starring alexandra shipp, follows the performers. The story of music and video star aaliyah, whose life ended tragically in a 2001 plane crash in the bahamas. Saturday night saw the premiere of the latest addition to the lifetimemovie canon, aaliyah. So did fans, who accuse the filmmakers of romanticizing her relationship with the much. It was controversial because aaliyahs family objected to its production. After months of anticipation and a major cast shakeup, lifetime has released the very first trailer for the networks upcoming biopic aaliyah. The wendy williamsproduced biopic, which earned high ratings when it aired november, 2014, is now available on dvd.
The movie tells the story of the music and video star aaliyah who has topselling albums, a hot movie career, and an adoring fan base, from her discovery on the tv show star search to her tragic death in a plane crash in the bahamas. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. Zendaya drew criticism because people felt that she was too light skinned and did not greatly resemble aaliyah. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. On july 18, 2014, it was announced that alexandra shipp replaced zendaya for the role of aaliyah for the lifetime tv biopic movie aaliyah. Kiely williams was then offered the role but turned it down. After all, a lot of people idolized the rising star from her hometown of detroit to england. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. New pics of alexandra shipp from lifetimes aaliyah.
Additional credits include the upcoming film drumline 2. So advance controversy about the casting, among other things, can only benefit aaliyah. Its refreshing to see the twos close relationship portrayed and the close relationship of their entire family, as well as aaliyahs downtoearth. Director bradley walsh and screenwriter michael elliot sketch out a. Ive not read the book, but i sincerely hope its more insightful than the movie.
More than a woman by christopher john farley, the film arrives on dvd and digital hd via lionsgate on march 10. Now, before it drops, anyone interested in the piece. This biopic of the 1990s superstar, whose life was cut short at the age of. It is later revealed that the two illegally married with aaliyah lying about her. I cant find it on lifetime anywere reply report comment. No matter what, celebrity biopics inevitably stir up issues as they try to bring someones life to the screen. Saudin the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 28 min, and received a score of out of. Actress alexandra shipp, 23, whos portraying the late aaliyah in lifetimes aaliyah. Although just 22yearsold at the time of her death, aaliyah continues to lead a. Lifetime announces premiere date for aaliyah biopic the. The film was then shelved for nearly five years until lifetime picked it up. The film was then shelved for nearly five years until.
Watch the wendy williams show season 6, episode 43 aaliyah. This lifetime original movie starring alexandra shipp, follows the beautiful and talented performers inspirational journey, from her debut. First look images of janelle monae in amazons homecoming season 2. No one is more aware of that than the producers of aaliyah.
The controversial tv movie finally gets its premiere. Shipp starred as kt rush in the nickelodeon series house of anubis. Before beyonce and rihanna, selfproclaimed street but sweet aaliyah was poised to become a global icon. Lifetime has decided on a premiere date for aaliyah. 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.
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