There were a lot of really great toy-related cartoons back in the mid- to late 80s. One of my favorites? It was
Jem and the Holograms! Jerrica Benton inherited her father's music company -- along with a sentient computer system named Synergy -- and used her corporate resources and Synergy's holograms to recreate herself and her friends as Jem and the Holograms! For most of the series, she traveled the world making music and helping orphans, while fighting back against her wicked rivals, the Misfits (and later the Stingers)! Oh, don't forget about the hopeless love triangle between Jerrica, Jem, and Rio! This show had it all -- including tons of music videos! I really loved that show.
News began circulating yesterday about an upcoming
Jem and the Holograms movie! It's being directed by Jon M. Chu (of
G.I. Joe: Retaliation) and he and his colleagues are seeking input from fans to help write the music, design the costumes, and select the cast. They aren't seeking money. They just want your creative input. Check this out:
They are initially seeking two-minute video audition clips from kids of all ages explaining what they like about Jem and showing off their singing abilities, but they are also interested in pics demonstrating what they like best about Jem and the Holograms. All videos are to be posted using the following hashtag: #JEMTHEMOVIE
