“Let it Shine: Extended Edition”, now on DVD

Today’s the day that the energetic and music-driven Disney Channel Original Movie “Let It Shine: Extended Edition” featuring an exclusive extended music scene arrives as a 1-Disc DVD (DVD + Digital Copy on the same disc). Set in the world of hip-hop, rap and gospel music, the uplifting modern day story inspired by Cyrano de Bergerac stars Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones, Trevor Jackson, Brandon Mychal Smith, Nicole Sullivan, Dawnn Lewis, Alex Desert and Courtney B. Vance. Now Beyond the Marquee and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment are giving you the chance to not only win the Extended Edition DVD for your home video collection, BUT take home a copy of the film’s original soundtrack. More details below so click ahead!

Celebrating family and friendship, the story unfolds in Atlanta, Georgia, as Cyrus DeBarge (Tyler James Williams) and his best friend Kris McDuffy (Trevor Jackson) reunite with their childhood friend, teenage singing sensation Roxanne “Roxie” Andrews (Coco Jones), whose music label is sponsoring a songwriting contest at a teen club. Cyrus, who writes music under the name “Truth,” crafts a heartfelt and contest-winning rhyme about Roxie but to his dismay, his work is mistakenly attributed to Kris. Lacking the confidence to step forward, Cyrus stands by while Kris not only takes credit for the lyrics, but ultimately begins to win Roxie’s heart too. Now, it’s up to the true poet to overcome self-doubt, seize the opportunity to reveal his authentic self, and pursue his dreams. At the same time, Cyrus must convince his preacher father (Courtney B. Vance) that hip-hop music can convey a positive message.

Available only on the “Let It Shine: Extended Edition” DVD is the exclusive extended scene featuring Cyrus in his first-ever rap battle of the rhymes against his nemesis, Bling, to establish which performer is the more talented verse master. The truth is in the music!

“Let it Shine” the Soundtrack

The 12-song “Let It Shine” soundtrack, from Walt Disney Records features tracks by songwriters Antonina Armato, David Banner, Andy Dodd, In-Q, J-Doe, Toby Gad, Adam Hicks, Tim James, Steven Jones, Jay L’Oreal, Justin Mobley, Tocarra Phillips, Lindy Robbins, Thomas Armato Sturges, Dapo Torimiro, Anya Vasilenko, Jon Vella, Lambert “Stereo” Waldrip and Adam Watts.

“Let It Shine” is directed by two-time DGA award winner Paul Hoen (“Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” “JONAS”), written by Eric Daniel and Don D. Scott (“Barbershop,” “Barbershop 2: Back in Business”) and choreographed by Danny Teeson (“American Idol”) and associate Brandon Shaw (“So You Think You Can Dance,” NAACP Image Awards). A production of G Wave Productions, LLC., the movie was shot on location in Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia.

*** Now’s your chance to win a brand-new DVD copy of “Let It Shine” on DVD, plus the film’s Soundtrack, by emailing us at mail@beyondthemarquee.com and answering this question…

Tyler James Williams started acting at the age of four, what was the name of the show he was on?

A) The Mickey Mouse Club

B) Mr Rogers Neighborhood

C) Yo Gabba Gabba

D) Sesame Street

RULES: The contest begins at 12:00pm PST on Tuesday, Aug 7th and ends at 12:00pm PST on Friday, Aug 10th. One entry will be randomly selected and the winner will be announced Tuesday afternoon on our official Facebook page.  Don’t forget to “Like” us!   Contest open to all US residents of all ages.  Not eligible for family or friends connected or associated with Beyond the Marquee staff.  One entry per household please.  No purchase necessary.  Offer available only in the United States. Batteries Not Included. Good Luck!