Lionsgate Music, in Association With Matriarch/Geffen Records, Announces
Release of Soundtrack to Lee Daniels' Highly Anticipated Film PRECIOUS: BASED
ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
Soundtrack Features Music By Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah and More
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ --
Lionsgate Music, the music arm of Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) the leading next
generation studio, in association with Matriarch/Geffen Records, will release
the official soundtrack for Lee Daniels' highly anticipated, prize-winning
film PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE. The soundtrack will be
available online November 3rd and in stores November 23rd. It was produced by
Daniels along with Mary J. Blige, whose new song "I Can See In Color" will be
the first single. The track has already garnered raves, with Rolling Stone
extolling it as "...a knockout song...expressing the goal of Precious to see
the world in color." Other artists featured on the star-studded soundtrack
include Queen Latifah, Mahalia Jackson and Grace Hightower. According to
Daniels, these artists were selected because they "resonate not only in
Precious' world, but speak to your soul no matter who you are."
The songs on the soundtrack effectively capture this groundbreaking film's
powerful, universal message about the human capacity to grow and overcome.
Set in 1987, PRECIOUS tells the story of Harlem teenager Claireece "Precious"
Jones, who overcomes tremendous obstacles to discover her own worth, beauty
and potential. Precious' tale is perfectly complemented by this deeply moving
collection of songs - songs that are the sound of Precious' resilient,
questing spirit, which carries her through such intense struggle. Courage and
determination, passionately expressed by Mary J. Blige, Jean Carn, Donna Allen
and others, are touchstones of Precious' story and Daniels' film; ultimately
the message will reverberate in listeners and audiences alike.
The film and its standout performances have already received a myriad of
critical accolades and top prizes at major international film festivals.
Breakout star Gabourey Sidibe was featured on the cover of a recent New York
Times Magazine, and was touted as "beyond incredible" by Access Hollywood, who
called the film "amazing...not to be missed." Time Magazine lauded it as "an
unabashedly inspirational anthem." The Oscar® buzz is already in full swing,
with predictions for nominations coming from the New York Times, Chicago
Sun-Times, Time Magazine, Elle Magazine, The New York Post and more.
PRECIOUS premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Grand
Jury Prize, Audience Award and a Special Jury Prize for Acting. It has since
screened at such prestigious venues as the Cannes International Film Festival
and the New York Film Festival, and has won audience prizes at the Toronto
International Film Festival, the San Sebastian Film Festival and the recently
concluded Chicago International Film Festival. It is the only film ever to
receive the Audience awards at both Sundance and Toronto.
For a synopsis and other information regarding PRECIOUS, please visit the
official website, http://www.weareallprecious.com.
About PRECIOUS:
Lionsgate in association with Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry present A Lee
Daniels Entertainment / Smokewood Entertainment Group Production of PRECIOUS:
BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE, directed by Lee Daniels from a
screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher based on the book Push, a novel by Sapphire.
The film stars Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny
Kravitz and introduces Gabourey Sidibe. PRECIOUS was produced by Lee Daniels,
Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness. Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Lisa Cortes
and Tom Heller are Executive Producers; Simone Sheffield serves as
Co-Executive Producer; Mark G. Mathis is Co-Producer; and Asger Hussain serves
as Associate Producer.
PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE Soundtrack Track Listing:
01 I Can See In Color - Mary J. Blige
02 He Is The Joy - Donna Allen
03 Was That All It Was - Jean Carn
04 Did You Ever See A Dream Walking - Sunny Gale
05 Come Into My House - Queen Latifah
06 Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Mahalia Jackson
07 Love Is The Message - Mfsb (Featuring The Three Degrees)
08 Now That I Know Who I Am - Nona Hendryx
09 System - Labelle
10 Somethin's Comin' My Way - Grace Hightower
11 It Took A Long Time - Labelle
12 Letters (From The Original Score) - Mario Grigorov
Executive Producer: Lee Daniels & Mary J. Blige
Soundtrack Producer: Lynn Fainchtein
About Lionsgate:
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) is the leading next generation studio with a strong and
diversified presence in the production and distribution of motion pictures,
television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment,
video-on-demand and digitally delivered content. The Company has built a
strong television presence in production of prime time cable and broadcast
network series, distribution and syndication of programming through
Debmar-Mercury and an array of channel platform assets. Its feature film
business achieved a number one box office opening weekend in September 2009
with the eighth film in the Tyler Perry franchise, I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF,
and has generated more than $400 million at the North American theatrical box
office during the past 12 months. The Company's home entertainment business
has grown to more than 7% market share and leads the industry in its box
office-to-DVD revenue conversion rate. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and
prolific library of approximately 12,000 motion picture and television titles
that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation
for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand remains
synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the
world.
About Lionsgate Music:
Lionsgate Music oversees music for Lionsgate's film and TV slate, builds the
Company's music publishing assets and releases its soundtracks and scores.
The music team has received two Oscar® nominations for Marco Beltrami's score
for 3:10 TO YUMA and for Bird York's song "In The Deep" for Best Picture
Academy Award® Winner CRASH. Current and upcoming projects include the
soundtrack for PRECIOUS, to be released through Matriarch/Geffen Records and
featuring a lead track from Mary J. Blige. PRECIOUS is directed by Lee
Daniels (SHADOWBOXER) and presented by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. The
film has already attracted significant buzz, winning the Audience Award at
this month's Toronto Film Festival in addition to winning the Grand Jury Prize
and Audience Award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Additional upcoming
projects include the Jim Sheridan film BROTHERS, scheduled for release in
December featuring music from U2, as well as music for such upcoming films as
THE EXPENDABLES, starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Jet Li, FIVE
KILLERS, starring Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher, KICK-ASS, starring
Nicolas Cage, and Academy Award® winning director Paul Haggis' THE NEXT THREE
DAYS, starring Russell Crowe. The Lionsgate Music team is also working on the
Starz! television series Crash, featuring music from Paul McCartney and The
Doors, the third season of AMC's Emmy®-winning series Mad Men, scored by the
critically lauded composer David Carbonara, and its live musical revue, Mad
Men Live Revue, which premiered last fall to rave reviews at Los Angeles' El
Rey Theatre, with more productions upcoming.
SOURCE Geffen Records
For information on the soundtrack, Tresa Sanders of TreMedia, +1-770-679-0361,
tresa.sanders@tre-media.net; or Yvette Gayle of IGA, +1-310-865-6278,
Yvette.gayle@umusic.com; or For more information about Lionsgate Music, Jim
Merlis or Bobbie Gale, both of BIG HASSLE MEDIA, +1-310-204-0200
