02247cam a2200385 4500 249971389 TxAuBib 20160119120000.0 070306s2007||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781415731550 DVD $9.99 1415731551 DVD $9.99 TxAuBib Dreamgirls [Motion picture]. DVD. Hollywood, CA : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2007. 1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. Based on the book by Tom Eyen. Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. Jamie Foxx, Beyonc©♭ Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson. 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. MPAA rating: PG-13; for langauges, some sexuality and drug content. 20160119. 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). Girl groups (Musical groups) United States Drama. African American singers Drama. Musical films. Popular music United States Drama. Music trade United States Drama. Foxx, Jamie. Beyonc©♭, 1981- Murphy, Eddie, 1961- Glover, Danny. Hudson, Jennifer, 1981-