THE COLOR PURPLE | New Featurette and Images

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Warner Brothers released some first look images and a behind-the-scenes featurette ahead of the December release of The Color Purple. We will be seated.

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We admit to being a bit surprised by how much of Spielberg’s film is referenced in the costumes, shots and art direction. We would have thought they’d have taken a bit of a fresher approach. On the other hand, the original images are so iconic at this point that we suppose they had to give the audience a little of what they’re expecting. Regardless, this all looks pure stunning, from the costumes to the soundtrack. As we said, we will definitely be seated for this one.

This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule, a multi-medium artist whose breakout first feature is the highly acclaimed “The Burial of Kojo.” The film’s all-star producers are Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones.

“The Color Purple” stars Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson (“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”), SAG Award winner and Tony Award nominee Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple,” “Orange Is the New Black”), Tony nominee and Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo (“Euphoria,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”), Tony Award nominee Corey Hawkins (“Six Degrees of Separation,” “In the Heights”), Oscar- and Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. (“Judas and the Black Messiah”), Grammy nominee Halle Bailey (“The Little Mermaid”), Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard,” “Ray”), and Grammy-winning artist Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut.

The screenplay is by acclaimed playwright Marcus Gardley, who won a WGA Award for “Maid.” His script is based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray.

Joining director Bazawule behind the camera are a roster of acclaimed artisans, including Oscar-nominated director of photography Dan Laustsen (“The Shape of Water”), Oscar-winning production designer Paul Denham Austerberry (“The Shape of Water”), editor Jon Poll (“Bombshell,” “Meet the Parents”), costume designer Francine Jamison-Tanchuck (“Glory,” “One Night in Miami…”) and choreographer Fatima Robinson (“Dreamgirls”). The music is by Oscar nominee Kris Bowers (“King Richard,” “Green Book,” documentary short “A Concerto Is a Conversation”).

Directed by: Blitz Bazawule
Screenplay by: Marcus Gardley
Based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray.
Produced by: Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones
Executive Produced by: Alice Walker, Rebecca Walker, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Carla Gardini, Mara Jacobs, Adam Fell, Courtenay Valenti, Sheila Walcott and Michael Beugg
Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, “H.E.R.,” Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Fantasia Barrino

[Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures – Video Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube]

• Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
• Colman Domingo
• Corey Hawkins
• Danielle Brooks
• Fantasia Barrino
• H.E.R.
• Halle Bailey
• Movie Previews
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• Taraji P. Henson
• The Color Purple
• Warner Bros. Pictures