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The Resource Dreamgirls, DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present a Laurence Mark production, a Bill Condon film, (DVD)

Dreamgirls, DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present a Laurence Mark production, a Bill Condon film, (DVD)

Label
Dreamgirls
Title
Dreamgirls
Statement of responsibility
DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present a Laurence Mark production, a Bill Condon film
Title variation
Dream girls
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
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
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).
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Produced by Laurence Mark ; written for the screen and directed by Bill Condon ; music by, Henry Krieger
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for langauge, some sexuality and drug content
Language note
English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned
LC call number
PN1995.9.M86
LC item number
D743645757 2007
PerformerNote
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1955-
  • 1981-
  • 1961-
  • 1981-
  • 1972-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Mark, Laurence
  • Condon, Bill
  • Foxx, Jamie
  • Beyoncé
  • Murphy, Eddie
  • Glover, Danny
  • Hudson, Jennifer
  • Rose, Anika Noni
  • Robinson, Keith
  • Krieger, Henry
  • Eyen, Tom
  • DreamWorks Home Entertainment (Firm)
  • Paramount Pictures Corporation
  • Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
130
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Girl groups (Musical groups)
  • Popular music
  • African American singers
  • Music trade
  • Conjuntos musicales
  • Cantantes
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Dreamgirls, DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present a Laurence Mark production, a Bill Condon film, (DVD)
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Title from container
  • 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; Beyoncé music video "Listen."
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Control code
ocm85777777
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (ca. 130 min.)
Isbn
9781415731536
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
097363478249
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
34782
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)85777777
  • a783034
System details
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Dreamgirls, DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present a Laurence Mark production, a Bill Condon film, (DVD)
Publication
Note
  • Title from container
  • 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; Beyoncé music video "Listen."
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Control code
ocm85777777
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (ca. 130 min.)
Isbn
9781415731536
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
097363478249
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
34782
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)85777777
  • a783034
System details
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Video recording format
DVD

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