Dreamgirls
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Universal City, Calif. : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2007], c2006.
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen ver.
ISBN
1415731535, 9781415731536
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Le Center Public Library - Adult DVD Fiction
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Published
Universal City, Calif. : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2007], c2006.
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Language
English
ISBN
1415731535, 9781415731536
UPC
097363478249
Notes
General Note
Based on the original Broadway production book and lyrics by Tom Eyen.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
General Note
Special features: 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers including a Jennifer Hudson performance not seen in theaters ; Beyoncé music video "Listen."
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; edited by, Virginia Katz ; music by, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre.
Participants/Performers
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson.
Description
Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White and Lorrell Robinson want 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 from their contract as backup singers, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer in the group, 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.
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Language
English or French soundtracks with optional 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)
Awards
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)
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mark, L., Condon, B., Foxx, J., Beyoncé., Murphy, E., Glover, D., Hudson, J., Rose, A. N., Robinson, K., Krieger, H., & Eyen, T. (20072006). Dreamgirls (Widescreen ver.). DreamWorks Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Laurence. Mark et al.. 20072006. Dreamgirls. Universal City, Calif.: DreamWorks Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Laurence. Mark et al.. Dreamgirls Universal City, Calif.: DreamWorks Home Entertainment, 20072006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mark, Laurence., et al. Dreamgirls Widescreen ver., DreamWorks Home Entertainment, 20072006.
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