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DREAMGIRLS

DREAMGIRLS
 
Starring: Jaime Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson

 

By Tonisha Johnson

 

No one thought Jennifer Hudson would take home the Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. Dreamgirls, starring Beyonce Knowles, Academy Award Winner Jaime Foxx and Eddie Murphy commanded reachable performances. Now in its DVD release, Dreamgirls: Two-Disc Showstopper Edition features never before seen extended musical numbers including an exclusive performance by Oscar Winner Jennifer Hudson and a feature-length documentary.

The amazing story of The Supremes comes to life in this feature length film and now with the DVD cast members and filmmakers reminisce about the score from the original Broadway play as well as the stage concept, a great cast and the performance of Jennifer Holliday. The Motown sound along with backup singers wanting to become full force leaders would combine into the live production of Dreamgirls.

The 131 minute two-disc blu-ray and HD DVD presentations are filled with 12 extended and alternate scenes. The nine chapter feature length documentary explores the costume design, editing and lighting of the film, cast member auditions and screen tests and more.

Available in Full Screen with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, English 2.0 Surround and French 5.1 surround with English and Spanish subtitles. Disc One includes the extended and alternate scenes while also including the demanding video from Beyonce Knowles ‘Listen’. Disc Two features the ‘Building The Dream’ documentary.

Release Date May 1st, 2007

Price: $39.99

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