The talent show that revealed Matt Pokora, Chimène Badi and L5 in the 2000s is back in a modern, rhythmic and friendly version, with an eclectic first-class jury: Louane, Eddy de Pretto and rapper Alonzo.
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From Thursday, September 12, Amazon Prime is putting the first four episodes of the famous talent show “Popstars” version 2024 online.It is reassuring because these are programs that are already known to the public. When we say ‘Pop stars‘ Today I don’t need to explain what it is”confides producer Mathieu Vergne. It is he, already at the origin of the return of the “Star Academy”, who at the request of Amazon Prime is relaunching the show. No nostalgia therefore in this approach nor lack of new ideas.
“It’s entirely shot, edited, and since there’s no interaction with the audience, the show is a perfect fit for a platform broadcast alongside a series on Amazon Prime.”
Mathieu Vergne, producer of Popstars on Prime Videoto franceinfo
Mathieu Vergne also says that the casting was done discreetly: “On didn’t want to announce ‘Popstars’ at first“. In the age of social networks, several thousand candidates have applied to take part in the adventure.”We wanted an urban pop musical genre to match current tastes a little.“, adds the producer, so the choice of the three members of the jury seems obvious. Eddy De Pretto, the rapper Alonzo and Louane have, despite their differences in styles, managed to find a precious alchemy with a good dose of kindness,”It worked right away.” he rejoices.
The first four episodes are already online, we discover all the casting stages. We will have to wait “seven sleeps“, jokes Mathieu Vergne, to lift the veil of mystery on the candidates chosen to form this new group, whose name we obviously don’t yet have. Four other episodes follow the winners in the preparation of their album, the filming of the clip of their first EP available on September 20.”Everything is ready“, confirms Mathieu Vergne before concluding: “We can’t wait for it to be in the public’s hands.“