Synopsis: “It’s time for Jem and the Holograms to begin shooting Starbright, the movie that was part of their Battle of the Bands winnings. Pizzazz has some nasty surprises in store for them: her father has bought the movie studio that produces Starbright, the Misfits are the new costars and Eric Raymond is running the studio! Jem and the Holograms are determined not to lose their movie to their arch rivals, but tempers quickly heat up as production gets underway. Meanwhile, Jerrica learns that one of her Starlight Girls, Ba Nee may be having trouble with her eyes.”
Summary: Struggling between her duel identities as per usual, at Howard Sands party, the Countess summons Jem to the Hologram’s dressing room to check out the amazing outfits she made for her and the band. Mingling at the party with guests, Rio comments on how amazong Jem looks. A random person asks Jem if she knows where Jerrica is. Rio doesn’t seem to happy about Jem’s rather swift departure.
Rio (to Jem): You look so hot, you’ll melt the cameras.
At Starlight house, one of the orphans, Ba Nee is sitting uncomfortably close to the television set (which just so happens to be playing the Hologram’s “Like A Dream”). Mrs. Bailey chats up Jerrica and voices her concern about Ba Nee’s vision. Jerrica, clearly sharing her concern, immediately decides to make an appointment with an Ophthalmologist. Shana and her boyfriend Anthony Julian walk-in—he asks to speak with Jem (Jerrica runs off to switch identities).
Jerrica enters the hidden room where Synergy is stored. She has concerns about Synergy’s power levels, as she’s been changing between Jem and Jerrica rather often. Synergy quells Jerrica’s trepidation and mentions she can project up to 600 holographic images per minute, without power loss. Jerrica pats Synergy’s display and says”
Jerrica: My father sure knew what he was doing when you built you.
Back at the party, Shana’s boyfriend introduces “Vivian Montgomery” (AKA, “Video”). Video expresses interest in producing a documentary about the making of the Hologram’s first movie. Naturally, Jem jumps at the chance and accepts her offer. But before they can get into deep discussions about the project, Jem is interrupted by one of the Starlight orphans: “Leelah,” whow as actually looking for Jerrica. Once again, switching back to Jerrica, it turns out Leelah was worried about running out of ice for the party. Jerrica seems like a bit of a control freak, wanting to control every aspect of the party. Why can’t she delegate and let other capable hands handle the minutia of the event? Rio pulls her away to a balcony where they can have a private moment and convince her she’s trying to do too much. Jerrica shifts the conversation to Jem, seemingly for the purpose of eliciting a comment from Rio about how beautiful she is. Is Jerrica jealous with her fictional counterpart?
Rio: Yeah. She makes the air sizzle. Like some bright and dazzling dream. If you can find her. But you’re not like Jem. You know what I love about you, Jerrica? You’re so responsible, and dependable, and comfortable to be with.
Jem: You make me sound like an old pair of shoes.
Rio: I can fix that (kisses Jerrica).
(Cue Jem and the Holograms music video: “Who Is He Kissing”)
After an extended and possibly uncomfortbly long kiss, Pizzazz and the Misfits are spying on the Hologram’s party. Pizzaz is actually looking at Starlight house through some incredibly power binoculars, because she can see them from the balcony of her father’s mansion.
Pizzazz: I want to be famous. I want my name spoken with awe. I want people to throw themselves at my feet. That movie should be my movie, not Jem’s.
As an aside, Roxy mentions if she had that much money, she would just make her own movie. This sparks Pizza…