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Jem and the Holograms
Directed by Jon M. Chu
Produced by
Screenplay by Ryan Landels
Starring
Music by Nathan Lanier
Cinematography Alice Brooks
Editing by
  • Jillian Moul
  • Michael Trent
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date(s) October 23, 2015 (2015-10-23) (United States)
Running time 118 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $5 million
Money made $2.3 million

Jem and the Holograms is a 2015 American musical fantasy film. It was directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Ryan Landels. The movie stars Aubrey Peeples as the main character, Jem. Other stars include Stefanie Scott, Hayley Kiyoko, Aurora Perrineau, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald, and Juliette Lewis.

This film takes ideas from the 1980s animated TV show called Jem. That show was created by Christy Marx. The movie was made by Hasbro Studios and Blumhouse Productions. Director Jon M. Chu wanted to make this film because he grew up watching the original cartoon with his sisters. He tried to make the movie 11 years earlier, but Universal Pictures said no because it would cost too much money.

What the Movie is About

The story follows a shy girl named Jerrica Benton. She becomes a famous pop star named Jem. She uses a special computer system called Synergy. Synergy can create amazing holograms. Jerrica and her band, The Holograms, become very popular.

The movie shows their journey from being a small band to becoming worldwide stars. They face challenges and learn about friendship and family along the way. It's a story about finding your true self and chasing your dreams.

Making the Film

The director, Jon M. Chu, was a big fan of the original Jem cartoon. He wanted to bring the story to a new generation. The movie was made with a budget of $5 million. It was released in the United States on October 23, 2015.

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