| Description |
1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Based on the book by Tom Eyen. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. |
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Special features: 12 extended and alternate scenes; music video "Listen" by Beyonce Knowles; never-before-seen Jenifer Hudson performance. |
| Access |
For private home use only. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; editor, Virginia Katz ; original music, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre. |
| Cast |
Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson. |
| 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. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for langauges, some sexuality and drug content. |
| System Details |
DVD; region 1; full screen (1.33:1) presentation. |
| Language |
English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| 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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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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Videodiscs.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Added Author |
Foxx, Jamie.
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Mark, Laurence.
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Condon, Bill, 1955-
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Beyonce, 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.
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Krieger, Henry, 1945-
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Eyen, Tom, 1940-1991
Dreamgirls.
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DreamWorks SKG (Firm)
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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Laurence Mark Productions (Firm)
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1415731551 |
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9781415731550 |
| Standard No. |
097361235448 |
| Music No. |
123544 Paramount Home Entertainment |
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