DVD

Dreamgirls

Mark, Laurence. (Added Author). Condon, Bill, 1955- (Added Author). Foxx, Jamie. (Added Author). Beyoncé, 1981- (Added Author). Murphy, Eddie, 1961- (Added Author). Glover, Danny. (Added Author). Hudson, Jennifer, 1981- (Added Author). Rose, Anika Noni, 1972- (Added Author). Robinson, Keith, 1976- (Added Author). Krieger, Henry. (Added Author). Eyen, Tom. Dreamgirls. (Added Author). DreamWorks Pictures. (Added Author). Paramount Pictures Corporation. (Added Author). DreamWorks Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson. (Cast).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781415731536
ISBN: 1415731535
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
videodisc
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2007]
Copyright: ©2006

Content descriptions

General Note:	Based on the original Broadway production book and lyrics by Tom Eyen. Special features: 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers including a Jenifer Hudson performance not seen in theaters ; Beyoncé music video "Listen."
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; edited by, Virginia Katz ; music by, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre.
Participant or Performer Note:	Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: PG-13; for language, some sexuality and drug content.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Language Note:	English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:	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)