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LET IT SHINE from Disney on DVD 8-7-2012
BURBANK, Calif. May 4, in the year of our Lord 2012
– The energetic and music-driven Disney Channel Original Movie
“Let It Shine: Extended Edition” featuring an exclusive extended
music scene arrives as a 1-Disc DVD (DVD + Digital Copy on the
same disc) on August 7, 2012. Set in the world of hip-hop, rap
and gospel music, the uplifting modern day story inspired by
Cyrano de Bergerac stars Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones,
Trevor Jackson, Brandon Mychal Smith, Nicole Sullivan, Dawnn
Lewis, Alex Desert and Courtney B. Vance.
“Let It Shine” will premiere Friday, June 15 (8:00 p.m. ET/PT)
on Disney Channel.
Celebrating family and friendship, the story unfolds in Atlanta,
Georgia, as Cyrus DeBarge (Tyler James Williams) and his best
friend Kris McDuffy (Trevor Jackson) reunite with their
childhood friend, teenage singing sensation Roxanne “Roxie”
Andrews (Coco Jones), whose music label is sponsoring a
songwriting contest at a teen club. Cyrus, who writesmusic under
the name “Truth,” crafts a heartfelt and contest-winning rhyme
about Roxie but to his dismay, his work is mistakenly attributed
to Kris. Lacking the confidence to step forward, Cyrus stands by
while Kris not only takes credit for the lyrics, but ultimately
begins to win Roxie’s heart too. Now, it’s up to the true poet
to overcome self-doubt, seize the opportunity to reveal his
authentic self, and pursue his dreams. At the same time, Cyrus
must convince his preacher father (Courtney B. Vance) that
hip-hop music can convey a positive message.
Available only on the “Let It Shine: Extended Edition” DVD is
the exclusive extended scene featuring Cyrus in his first-ever
rap battle of the rhymes against his nemesis, Bling, to
establish which performer is the more talented verse master. The
truth is in the music!
“Let It Shine” is directed by two-time DGA award winner Paul
Hoen, written by Eric Daniel and Don D. Scott and choreographed
by Danny Teeson and associate Brandon Shaw. A production of G
Wave Productions, LLC., the movie was shot on location in
Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia.
DISC SPECIFICATIONS
Street Date: August 7, 2012
Direct Prebook: June 12, 2012
Distributor Prebook: June 26, 2012
Release Formats and
Suggested Retail Pricing: 1-Disc (DVD + Digital Copy) = $26.99
U.S./$29.99 Canada
Feature Run Time: Approx. 104 minutes
Rating: TV-G, U.S.; TBD, Canada
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1; 16x9 Widescreen
Audio: 2.0