Dreamgirls

DVD

Dreamgirls / 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. (Added Author). Condon, Bill, 1955- (Added Author). Foxx, Jamie. (Added Author). Beyoncé, 1981- (Added Author). Murphy, Eddie, 1961- (Added Author). Glover, Danny. (Added Author). Rose, Anika Noni, 1972- (Added Author). Robinson, Keith, 1976- (Added Author). Hudson, Jennifer, 1981- (Added Author). Schliessler, Tobias. (Added Author). Davis, Sharen. (Added Author). Myhre, John. (Added Author). Eyen, Tom. (Added Author). Krieger, Henry. 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, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson, Jennifer Hudson. (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: 1415731578
ISBN: 9781415731574
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Full screen.
Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2007]

Content descriptions

General Note:: Based on the original Broadway production book and lyrics by Tom Eyen.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.

Special features: 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers including a Jennifer Hudson performance not seen in theaters; music video "Listen" by Beyoncé
Creation/Production Credits Note:: Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; music, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre.
Participant or Performer Note:: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson, Jennifer Hudson.
Target Audience Note:: MPAA rating: PG-13; for language, some sexuality and drug content.
System Details Note:: DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround, NTSC.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:: This DVD is copy-protected.
Language Note:: English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or dubbed French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, 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)