Interview With Sparkle Film Producer Debra Martin Chase
Two-time Emmy nominated motion picture and television producer DEBRA MARTIN CHASE has carved out a unique niche in the entertainment business. She is the first African woman to have her own producing deal at a major studio. Her company, Martin Chase Productions, has been affiliated with the Walt Disney Company for over ten years. She has also just entered into an overall producing deal with ABC. Chase recently produced SPARKLE, a remake of the 1976 classic musical, for Sony Pictures which will be released on August 17. It stars Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks in her movie debut, and Derek Luke, was adapted by Mara Brock Akil and was directed by Salim Akil. She also recently completed LOVESTRUCK, the first original musical for ABC Family, which stars Jane Seymour, Chelsea Kane and Sara Paxton, was written by Terry Rossio (PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN) and Jaylynn Bailey, was directed by Sanaa Hamri and will air on the network in 2013. She was also ...
