‘Sparkle’ Starring Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks [Trailer] janda Wednesday, April 4, 2012 5-4-3-2-1, The Script Finally, here’s the first real sneak peek at the highly anticipated remake of the movie Sparkle starring Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks. The film which was written by Mara Brick Akil and Howard Rosenman and directed by Salim Akil will hit theaters August 17. The film’s all-star cast includes Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Cee-Lo Green and Derek Luke. Check out the trailer below… We can’t wait!!!!