Dreamgirls [videorecording] / DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present a Laurence Mark production, a Bill Condon film ; produced by Laurence Mark ; written for the screen and directed by Bill Condon.
Mark, Laurence.; Condon, Bill, 1955-; Foxx, Jamie.; Beyoncé, 1981-; Murphy, Eddie, 1961-; Glover, Danny.; Rose, Anika Noni, 1972-; Robinson, Keith, 1976-; Hudson, Jennifer, 1981-; Krieger, Henry.; Eyen, Tom. Dreamgirls.; DreamWorks Pictures (1994-2006); Paramount Pictures Corporation.; DreamWorks Home Entertainment (Firm)
2007
PN1997.2 .D743 2007
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Title
Dreamgirls [videorecording] / DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present a Laurence Mark production, a Bill Condon film ; produced by Laurence Mark ; written for the screen and directed by Bill Condon.
Edition
Widescreen.
ISBN
1415731535
9781415731536
9781415731536
Publication Details
Universal City, Calif. : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2007]
Language
English
Language Note
English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or dubbed French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Description
1 videodisc (ca. 130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
097363478249
883929304288
883929304288
Call Number
PN1997.2 .D743 2007
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
34782 DreamWorks Home Entertainment
Summary
Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dreams.
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
Based on the original Broadway production book and lyrics by Tom Eyen ; music by Henry Krieger.
Special features: 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers including a Jenifer Hudson performance not seen in theaters; music video "Listen" by Beyoncé
Based on the original Broadway production book and lyrics by Tom Eyen ; music by Henry Krieger.
Special features: 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers including a Jenifer Hudson performance not seen in theaters; music video "Listen" by Beyoncé
Credits
Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; editor, Virginia Katz ; music, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre ; choreographer, Fatima Robinson.
Performer
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson, Jennifer Hudson.
Cast
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson, Jennifer Hudson.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for language, some sexuality and drug content.
System Details Note
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround, NTSC.
Awards
Academy Awards (USA), 2007: Oscar - Best Achievement in Sound Mixing (Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer, Willie D. Burton) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Hudson)
Golden Globes, USA, 2007: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Eddie Murphy) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Jennifer Hudson)
Golden Globes, USA, 2007: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Eddie Murphy) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Jennifer Hudson)
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