| Edition |
High definition widescreen edition. |
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2-disc showstopper edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical rdafnm |
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video file rda |
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Blu-ray video |
| Language |
Closed captioned; audio in English 5.1, French 5.1 or Spanish 5.1; with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc (1080p high definition); widescreen presentation, mastered in high definition; Dolby Digital; special features in standard definition and high definition; requires a Blu-ray player. |
| Note |
Based on the book by Tom Eyen. |
| Cast |
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; editor, Virginia Katz ; original music, Henry Krieger. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. |
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Special features: Disc 1. 12 extended and alternate scenes; music video "Listen" by Beyonce Knowles; never-before-seen Jenifer Hudson performance; "Dreamgirls" soundtrack promo. Disc 2. full length documentary "Building the dream"; original auditions and screen tests; previsualization sequences; featurettes "Dream logic" and "Dressing the Dreams." |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for langauges, some sexuality and drug content. |
| 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 dream. |
| 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). |
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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). |
| Subject |
Girl groups (Musical groups) -- United States -- Drama.
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Popular music -- United States -- Drama.
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African American singers -- Drama.
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Music trade -- United States -- Drama.
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Conjuntos musicales -- Estados Unidos -- Teatro.
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Cantantes -- Estados Unidos -- Teatro.
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African American singers. (OCoLC)fst00799357
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Girl groups (Musical groups) (OCoLC)fst00942860
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Music trade. (OCoLC)fst01030641
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Popular music. (OCoLC)fst01071422
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Musical films. (OCoLC)fst01710273
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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Feature films.
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Musical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Foxx, Jamie, actor.
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Mark, Laurence, film producer.
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Condon, Bill, 1955- screenwriter, film director.
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Beyoncé, 1981- actor.
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Murphy, Eddie, 1961- actor.
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Glover, Danny, actor.
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Hudson, Jennifer, 1981- actor.
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Rose, Anika Noni, 1972- actor.
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Robinson, Keith, 1976- actor.
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Krieger, Henry, composer.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work): Eyen, Tom.
Dreamgirls.
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DreamWorks Pictures (1994-2006), production company.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation, production company.
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Laurence Mark Productions, production company.
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm), film distributor.
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| Added Title |
Container of (work): Dreamgirls (Motion picture)
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Container of (expression): Dreamgirls (Motion picture). French.
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Container of (expression): Dreamgirls (Motion picture). Spanish.
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| ISBN |
1415732973 |
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9781415732977 |
| Standard No. |
097361235608 |
| Music No. |
12356 Paramount Home Entertainment |
