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Other characters would be played by band members: "Angel" by [[Sheila E.]], "Almost" by [[Dr Fink]], "Big Sister" by [[Boni Boyer]], "Joshua" by [[Atlanta Bliss]], "Sax" by [[Eric Leeds]], "Gruff" by [[Greg Brooks]], "Puff" by [[Wally Safford]] and "The Brothers" by [[Miko Weaver]] and [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]]. | Other characters would be played by band members: "Angel" by [[Sheila E.]], "Almost" by [[Dr Fink]], "Big Sister" by [[Boni Boyer]], "Joshua" by [[Atlanta Bliss]], "Sax" by [[Eric Leeds]], "Gruff" by [[Greg Brooks]], "Puff" by [[Wally Safford]] and "The Brothers" by [[Miko Weaver]] and [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]]. | ||
− | Songs for this first script included: [[Ruthie Washington Jet Blues]], [[Graffiti Bridge]], [[Camille]], [[Everything Could Be So Fine]], [[The Question Of U]], [[XYZ]], [[Crucial]], [[Power Fantastic]], [[ | + | Songs for this first script included: [[Ruthie Washington Jet Blues]], [[Graffiti Bridge]], [[Camille]], [[Everything Could Be So Fine]], [[The Question Of U]], [[XYZ]], [[Crucial]], [[Power Fantastic]], [[Beatown]], [[Melody Cool]], [[Big Tall Wall]], [[The Grand Progression]]. Most of these songs were recorded between July and September 1987, although 3 of them were leftovers from 1986 projects, and [[The Question Of U]] was originally tracked in 1985. |
After [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_%28entertainer%29 Madonna] turned down the project on in mid-October, 1987, the film was put on hold, and it wouldn't be before late 1989 that [[Prince]] would be able to focus again on the project. | After [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_%28entertainer%29 Madonna] turned down the project on in mid-October, 1987, the film was put on hold, and it wouldn't be before late 1989 that [[Prince]] would be able to focus again on the project. | ||
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| Synopsis = "The Kid" is a performer and shares "Glam Slam" club ownership with "Morris Day". Morris also owns his own club, "Pandemonium" and two other clubs in the "Seven Corners" area. Both were bequeathed half of the club in a will, but have different views on marketing strategies for each of their halves. Morris envision a club as a profiting asset, with a commercial strategy (mainstream music, dancers), while "The Kid" club concept is a spiritual journey, a forum to present music that uplift the soul. | | Synopsis = "The Kid" is a performer and shares "Glam Slam" club ownership with "Morris Day". Morris also owns his own club, "Pandemonium" and two other clubs in the "Seven Corners" area. Both were bequeathed half of the club in a will, but have different views on marketing strategies for each of their halves. Morris envision a club as a profiting asset, with a commercial strategy (mainstream music, dancers), while "The Kid" club concept is a spiritual journey, a forum to present music that uplift the soul. | ||
− | Because "The Kid's | + | Because "The Kid"'s music doesn't attract a lot of public, and in consequence, puts "Glam Slam" club finances in disarray, "Morris Day" wants to put "The Kid" out of business. To save his assets, "The Kid" will have to pay "Morris Day" $10,000 in order to pay off the mayor; a condition to keep co-ownership of his club. Losing clients, "The Kid" soon challenges "Morris Day" to a music battle for the ownership of "Glam Slam". |
− | "The Kid's | + | "The Kid"'s faith in his music is restored by "Aura" ([[Ingrid Chavez]]), who materializes out of nowhere and is first seen sitting on a graffiti-painted bridge. "Aura", who describes herself as belonging to "him above", serves as guardian angel to "The Kid", appearing every time "The Kid" is on the verge of losing "Glam Slam". Her mission is to encourage "The Kid" to pursue his spiritual journey, and fight for his ownership of the club. |
− | In an attempt to help "The Kid", Aura tries to seduce Morris Day and change his heart. Alas, she soon dies in a car accident. The incident redeems the "Seven Corners" community. While "The Kid" leads the mourners in lamentations, Morris Day's stooges join the | + | In an attempt to help "The Kid", "Aura" tries to seduce "Morris Day" and change his heart. Alas, she soon dies in a car accident. The incident redeems the "Seven Corners" community. While "The Kid" leads the mourners in lamentations, "Morris Day"'s stooges join the song, and "Day" himself finally relents, hugging "The Kid" and letting him "Glam Slam" ownership. |
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* [[Ingrid Chavez]] - Aura | * [[Ingrid Chavez]] - Aura | ||
* [[Morris Day]] - [[The Time]] leader, Morris | * [[Morris Day]] - [[The Time]] leader, Morris | ||
− | * [[Jerome Benton]] - [[The Time]] | + | * [[Jerome Benton]] - [[The Time]] valet, Jerome |
* Mavis Staples - Melody Cool | * Mavis Staples - Melody Cool | ||
* George Clinton - Himself | * George Clinton - Himself | ||
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* [[Tony Mosley]] - dancer | * [[Tony Mosley]] - dancer | ||
* [[Miko Weaver]] - guitar | * [[Miko Weaver]] - guitar | ||
+ | * Phillip Carreon - fake keyboardist( (as Phillip C) | ||
<b>The Time Band</b> | <b>The Time Band</b> | ||
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<b>Melody Cool Choir</b> | <b>Melody Cool Choir</b> | ||
− | * Jearlyn Steele (as Jearilyn) | + | * [[Jearlyn Steele]] (as Jearilyn) |
− | * Jevetta Steele (as Jevetta) | + | * [[Jevetta Steele]] (as Jevetta) |
− | * Fred | + | * [[Fred Steele]] (as Fred) |
* Patrick Adams | * Patrick Adams | ||
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* Hubert de La Bouillerie - Film Editing (uncredited) | * Hubert de La Bouillerie - Film Editing (uncredited) | ||
* Jerry Wanek - Set Decoration | * Jerry Wanek - Set Decoration | ||
− | * Helen Hiatt - Costume Design | + | * [[Helen Hiatt]] - Costume Design |
* Jim Shearon - Costume Design | * Jim Shearon - Costume Design | ||
* Azzedine Alaïa - wardrobe (for Jill Jones) | * Azzedine Alaïa - wardrobe (for Jill Jones) | ||
− | * Earl Jones - Hair stylist | + | * [[Earl Jones]] - Hair stylist |
− | * Michael Koppelman - Music score mixing | + | * [[Michael Koppelman]] - Music score mixing |
* Martin Maryska - Supervising sound editor | * Martin Maryska - Supervising sound editor | ||
* Steve Purcell - Supervising video editor | * Steve Purcell - Supervising video editor | ||
− | * Leroy Bennett - Theatrical lighting director | + | * [[Leroy Bennett]] - Theatrical lighting director |
* Phillip Billey - Transportation coordinator | * Phillip Billey - Transportation coordinator | ||
− | * Gilbert Davidson - Head of security | + | * [[Gilbert Davidson]] - Head of security |
− | * Jill Willis - Public relations | + | * [[Jill Willis]] - Public relations |
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* Jim Lillhei - Location manager | * Jim Lillhei - Location manager | ||
* Amy Rick - Assistant: Mr. Rice | * Amy Rick - Assistant: Mr. Rice | ||
− | * Therese | + | * [[Therese Stoulil]] - Administrative assistant: PRN |
* Randall Scott Barton - Unit publicist (as Randall Barton) | * Randall Scott Barton - Unit publicist (as Randall Barton) | ||
* Linda Kuusisto - Script supervisor | * Linda Kuusisto - Script supervisor | ||
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* Danetta DePietro-Dykstra - Stand-in: Ingrid Chavez | * Danetta DePietro-Dykstra - Stand-in: Ingrid Chavez | ||
* Paul Froid - Assistant technician | * Paul Froid - Assistant technician | ||
− | * Sal Greco - Chief technical engineer | + | * [[Sal Greco]] - Chief technical engineer |
* Mitch Mortenson - Assistant technician | * Mitch Mortenson - Assistant technician | ||
* Demetrius Ross - Funkologist | * Demetrius Ross - Funkologist | ||
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− | | Shooting = | + | | Shooting = shooting began in Minneapolis in the week of 12 February, 1990. Most of the scenes were filmed on the [[Paisley Park Studios]] soundstage. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Abdul Paula Abdul] worked with [[Prince]] on choreography (although she remains uncredited in the film crew). On 23 March, 1990, shooting of "Graffiti Bridge" was completed. |
The first version of "Graffiti Bridge" film was delivered to Warner Bros on 19 April 1990. | The first version of "Graffiti Bridge" film was delivered to Warner Bros on 19 April 1990. | ||
− | Unsatisfied with the cut, Warner Bros Pictures organized test screenings to audiences in Pasadena, CA, USA, at the theater that had earned the highest grosses in the US for [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] film. As the screenings resulted disappointing, Warner Bros Pictures decided to bring | + | Unsatisfied with the cut, Warner Bros Pictures organized test screenings to audiences in Pasadena, CA, USA, at the theater that had earned the highest grosses in the US for the [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] film. As the screenings resulted disappointing, Warner Bros Pictures decided to bring their own editor, Steve Rivkin (brother of [[David Rivkin]] and [[Bobby Z.]]) into the project. |
− | On 30 July, 1990, while on [[The Nude Tour]], [[Prince]] flew back to the USA for additional work on the movie. He supervised | + | On 30 July, 1990, while on [[The Nude Tour]], [[Prince]] flew back to the USA for additional work on the movie. He supervised four days of editing on the film as Warner Bros.'s editors had proposed two versions that were rejected. Subsequently, the initial release date for the movie scheduled on 7 August, 1990 had to be postponed since the editing wasn't completed in time. |
− | + | On 14 September, 1990, four days after the Japanese leg of the [[The Nude Tour]] had ended, [[Prince]] resumed work on "Graffiti Bridge" in Hollywood, as a few scenes needed re-shooting. More editing and post-production work followed until 24 October, 1990. | |
Of the musical scenes filmed, [[Can't Stop This Feeling I Got]], [[The Question Of U]], [[Graffiti Bridge]], [[The Latest Fashion]] and longer versions of [[We Can Funk]] and [[Joy In Repetition]] didn't make the final cut. | Of the musical scenes filmed, [[Can't Stop This Feeling I Got]], [[The Question Of U]], [[Graffiti Bridge]], [[The Latest Fashion]] and longer versions of [[We Can Funk]] and [[Joy In Repetition]] didn't make the final cut. |
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"The Kid" is a performer and shares "Glam Slam" club ownership with "Morris Day". Morris also owns his own club, "Pandemonium" and two other clubs in the "Seven Corners" area. Both were bequeathed half of the club in a will, but have different views on marketing strategies for each of their halves. Morris envision a club as a profiting asset, with a commercial strategy (mainstream music, dancers), while "The Kid" club concept is a spiritual journey, a forum to present music that uplift the soul. Because "The Kid"'s music doesn't attract a lot of public, and in consequence, puts "Glam Slam" club finances in disarray, "Morris Day" wants to put "The Kid" out of business. To save his assets, "The Kid" will have to pay "Morris Day" $10,000 in order to pay off the mayor; a condition to keep co-ownership of his club. Losing clients, "The Kid" soon challenges "Morris Day" to a music battle for the ownership of "Glam Slam". "The Kid"'s faith in his music is restored by "Aura" (Ingrid Chavez), who materializes out of nowhere and is first seen sitting on a graffiti-painted bridge. "Aura", who describes herself as belonging to "him above", serves as guardian angel to "The Kid", appearing every time "The Kid" is on the verge of losing "Glam Slam". Her mission is to encourage "The Kid" to pursue his spiritual journey, and fight for his ownership of the club. In an attempt to help "The Kid", "Aura" tries to seduce "Morris Day" and change his heart. Alas, she soon dies in a car accident. The incident redeems the "Seven Corners" community. While "The Kid" leads the mourners in lamentations, "Morris Day"'s stooges join the song, and "Day" himself finally relents, hugging "The Kid" and letting him "Glam Slam" ownership. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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shooting began in Minneapolis in the week of 12 February, 1990. Most of the scenes were filmed on the Paisley Park Studios soundstage. Paula Abdul worked with Prince on choreography (although she remains uncredited in the film crew). On 23 March, 1990, shooting of "Graffiti Bridge" was completed. The first version of "Graffiti Bridge" film was delivered to Warner Bros on 19 April 1990. Unsatisfied with the cut, Warner Bros Pictures organized test screenings to audiences in Pasadena, CA, USA, at the theater that had earned the highest grosses in the US for the Purple Rain film. As the screenings resulted disappointing, Warner Bros Pictures decided to bring their own editor, Steve Rivkin (brother of David Rivkin and Bobby Z.) into the project. On 30 July, 1990, while on The Nude Tour, Prince flew back to the USA for additional work on the movie. He supervised four days of editing on the film as Warner Bros.'s editors had proposed two versions that were rejected. Subsequently, the initial release date for the movie scheduled on 7 August, 1990 had to be postponed since the editing wasn't completed in time. On 14 September, 1990, four days after the Japanese leg of the The Nude Tour had ended, Prince resumed work on "Graffiti Bridge" in Hollywood, as a few scenes needed re-shooting. More editing and post-production work followed until 24 October, 1990. Of the musical scenes filmed, Can't Stop This Feeling I Got, The Question Of U, Graffiti Bridge, The Latest Fashion and longer versions of We Can Funk and Joy In Repetition didn't make the final cut. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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