| Other author/creator | Condon, Bill, 1955- director. |
| Other author/creator | Foxx, Jamie actor. |
| Other author/creator | Beyoncé, 1981- actor. |
| Other author/creator | Murphy, Eddie, 1961- actor. |
| Other author/creator | Glover, Danny actor. |
| Other author/creator | Hudson, Jennifer, 1981- actor. |
| Other author/creator | Rose, Anika Noni, 1972- actor. |
| Other author/creator | Robinson, Keith, 1976- actor. |
| Other author/creator | Mark, Laurence producer. |
| Other author/creator | Krieger, Henry. Dreamgirls. |
| Other author/creator | Eyen, Tom. Dreamgirls. |
| Other author/creator | DreamWorks Pictures (1994-2006) |
| Other author/creator | Paramount Pictures Corporation. |
| Abstract |
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. |
| General note | Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. |
| General note | Based on the book by Tom Eyen. |
| General note | Special features: disc 1. 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers, Beyoncé music video "Listen"; disc 2. behind-the-scenes full-length documentary "Building the dream", original auditions and screen tests, previsualization sequences, image gallery, additional featurettes. |
| Credits | Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; editor, Virginia Katz ; original music, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre. |
| Cast |
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for languages, some sexuality and drug content. |
| Technical details | DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround. |
| Language | Dialogue in English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) with optional soundtrack in French (Dolby 5.1), and with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Awards note | 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). |
| Genre/form | Musical films. |
| Other title | Building the dream. |
| ISBN | 1415731578 |
| ISBN | 9781415731574 |
| Publisher number | 12355 Paramount Home Entertainment |
