Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah like 'Noise'

Todd Graff, whose first films were "Camp" and "Bandslam," is cooking up a new musical drama, and Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah are set to star in "Joyful Noise," which Alcon Entertainment is developing.

In a nutshell, the story follows two women banding together to save a gospel choir. Latifah plays a lady who becomes in charge of Pacashau Gospel Choir after the death of the director. Parton plays the widow.

Latifah starred in "Just Wright," "Valentine's Day" and "The Secret Life of Bees." As for Parton, her credits include "Steel Magnolias" and "Straight Talk." She also showed up on "Hannah Montana." (THR)

Movie Review: “Bandslam”

Seen on: August 14, 2009

The players: Director: Todd Graff, Writers: Todd Graff, Josh A. Cagan, Cast: Alyson Michalka, Gaelan Connell, Vanessa Hudgens, Lisa Kudrow

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: A high school outsider moves to a new town and school and assembles a band just in time for the Bandslam competition.

Our thoughts: An outsider with a passion for music heads to a new town and high school and puts together an awesome rock band just in time for a popular onstage competition. Oh, and while all this is going on, he also learns how to deal with his dark past, how to kiss a girl, and of course, how to fall in love. Did I mention he also writes letters to David Bowie?

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