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News from Platinum Press (submitted by: Dean) - October 28/97
Rachel hates the Platinum Club! She has paid her membership in full but has not gotten any letters since March 1997. The Platinum Club has not answered any of the e-mail Rachel has sent assertaining to this problem! Rachel is pissed off! Here are some quotes: "Featuring an all-star cast and a cheery contemporary look and sound, this third remake of the 40-year-old Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is sure to please." "... But the real driving force behind this new version is Whitney Houston, who plays the Fairy Godmother and is also one of the show's executive producers. Other exacutive producers are Debra Martin Chase (Houston's production partner); Craig Zadan; Neal Meron, who co-produced the television version of 'Gypsy' with Bette Midler; and David Ginsberg. Originally Zadan and Meron had wanted to cast Houston in the title role, but wisely the multi-Grammy winner thought a younger singer/actress should handle the part. Clearly though, Houston is having a good time playing here, and when a stunned Cinderella first meets her, Houston smirks, 'What were you expecting, some old woman with gray hair?' In the uplifting duet 'Impossible' with Brandy, Houston is careful not to overshadow her young co-star but still manages to belt out a rousing rendition. Brandy and Houston also have a touching mother/daughter relationship. It's clear that Brandy, as well as her character, looked up to Houston for guidance..." Site design by: Dolphin Webpage Designs © 1996-2000 |