| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo. |
| Cast |
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; edited by, Virginia Katz ; music by, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre. |
| Note |
Based on the original Broadway production book and lyrics by Tom Eyen. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for language, 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 dreams. |
| Note |
Special features: 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers including a Jenifer Hudson performance not seen in theaters ; Beyoncé music video "Listen." |
| 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) |
| Language |
English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| 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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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Musical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Musical -- Feature.
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Women -- Feature.
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Feature films.
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Musical films.
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| Added Author |
Mark, Laurence.
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Condon, Bill, 1955-
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Foxx, Jamie.
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Beyoncé, 1981-
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Murphy, Eddie, 1961-
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Glover, Danny.
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Hudson, Jennifer, 1981-
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Rose, Anika Noni, 1972-
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Robinson, Keith, singer.
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Krieger, Henry.
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Eyen, Tom
Dreamgirls.
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DreamWorks Pictures (1994-2006)
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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DreamWorks Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1415731535 |
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9781415731536 |
| Standard No. |
097363478249 |
| Music No. |
34782 DreamWorks Home Entertainment |
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