Where results make sense

About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us

Dreamgirls News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Dreamgirls is being directed by Bill Condon from a screenplay he adapted from the stage musical’s original book by Tom Eyen. Dreamgirls brings together an ensemble of award-winning stars from the worlds of film, Broadway, television, and the recording industry, including Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx (Ray), recording superstar and actress Beyonce Knowles (Austin Powers in Goldmember) and box office favorite Eddie Murphy (The Nutty Professor, Dr. Dreamgirls is slated for release on December 22, 2006. shagpro.com /mrbrown/dreamgirls/news.html   (2041 words)

DREAMGIRLS I am a huge fan of Dreamgirls and I am excited that it is finally being made into a movie. And it wasn't 10 seconds he drove by and gave me the whole scoop on "Dreamgirls." He said the girl is stealing the movie. They said she stops the movie, and the applause, as was the case for those of you, like myself, who saw Jennifer Holliday, it was an amazing moment in the theatre. dreamgirlsfans.blogspot.com   (1462 words)

Dreamgirls DREAMGIRLS is a show about a time in American musical history when what is called rhythm and blues blended with other styles of popular music creating a new American sound. DREAMGIRLS is not just about the singing and the dancing and the performing. DREAMGIRLS played for 1521 performances on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre starring Ben Harney, Jennifer Holliday, Loretta Devine and Sheryl Lee Ralph. www.tamswitmark.com /musicals/dreamgirls.html   (910 words)

Foundas & Taylor on Film » Blog Archive » Dream Come True   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) The other is DreamWorks’ Dreamgirls, based on the Tony-winning Broadway show of the same name and the latest in Hollywood’s ongoing attempt to breathe new life into the musical genre. At the time, Condon was praised for devising a structure by which all of Chicago’s musical numbers became fantasy sequences unfolding inside the characters’ minds — a salvo to the conventional wisdom that modern moviegoers are unwilling or unable to suspend their disbelief at the sight of screen characters spontaneously bursting into song and dance. dreamgirls was filmed on 47th and main, just a 1/2 mile from my home. blogs.laweekly.com /foundas/dream-come-true   (444 words)

"Dreamgirls" Screened to Applause...Who Smells Oscar? "Dreamgirls" is adapted and directed by Bill Condon (Oscar-nominated for the screenplay of 2002's "Chicago") and stars Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, and Danny Glover. Dreamgirls landed in Beverly Hills (and across the country) last night and left a giant crater in the Oscar season. Dreamgirls is an emotional musical with highs and lows and real generosity to all of its characters. www.rottentomatoes.com /news/comments/?entryid=380024   (2325 words)

Dreamgirls (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dreamgirls was written and directed for the screen by Bill Condon, screenwriter of the Academy Award-winning film adaptation of Chicago, working from the original Broadway book by Tom Eyen and the Broadway songs by Eyen and Henry Krieger. The road show release is one of several methods by which Dreamgirls hopes to court the Academy Award voters, and possibly garner Oscars for the film in February 2007. The Dreamgirls novelization was written by Denene Millner, and adapts the film's official script in chapter form, along with fourteen pages of photographs from the film. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dreamgirls_movie   (2889 words)

Breath of Fresh Ink.com » Dreamgirls At one point in the video, she's actually supporting her body with her arms under her, with one leg up in the air and the other touching the wall as she sports an army camouflaged hoodie and brown boots. “Dreamgirls” is based on the hit Broadway show about three fl American singers and their manager who rise to stardom in the 1960s. “Dreamgirls” stars Jennifer Hudson as Effie, Beyoncé Knowles as Deena Jones, Anika Noni Rose as Lorrell Robinson, Jamie Foxx as Curtis Taylor Jr., Eddie Murphy as James “Thunder Early” and Danny Glover as Marty. breathoffreshink.com /archives/movies/dreamgirls   (2933 words)

'Dreamgirls' brings glitz to Cannes - Boston.com Broadway invaded the Cannes Film Festival on Friday with a preview of the movie musical "Dreamgirls," with stars Jamie Foxx and Beyonce Knowles on hand to help show off scenes from the stage adaptation. Actress Beyonce Knowles arrives to a preview of her new film "Dreamgirls" in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 19, 2006. "Dreamgirls" features Foxx as a car salesman who worms his way into the Detroit music scene and becomes an impresario, orchestrating the crossover of fl music to white mainstream culture. www.boston.com /ae/movies/articles/2006/05/19/dreamgirls_brings_glitz_to_cannes   (417 words)

Dreamgirls movie set visit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Considering a teaser for Dreamgirls hit screens in December a full month before a frame of film was even shot, it would figure that its corresponding event would be just as insanely in advance--a mere seven weeks into the shoot. Keith Robinson also hung out for a while, and like his on-screen sister the hard-working up-and-comer was also rather gracious and obviously grateful to be part of such a high-profile production. Upon exit of the tent, guests were given a numbered, limited edition fl and white print of a stunning still of the three Dreamgirls, taken from behind as they gaze upon a stage from the backstage wings; this image was also on the front cover of the press kit distributed upon check-in. shagpro.com /mrbrown/dreamgirls/setvisit.html   (1107 words)

Dreamgirls - The Guide to Musical Theatre Dreamgirls is the story of three fl singers - Deena, Lorrell, and Effie who began as a group called the Dreamettes. Note: Dreamgirls is fiction that closely matches the history of Motown's The Supremes singing group, both in sound and in history to the point when stardom was achieved. Even more, it tells the story of a composite of fl groups that reached public acclaim in the 60s. www.nodanw.com /shows_d/dreamgirls.htm   (588 words)

USATODAY.com - 'Dreamgirls' sing out about new musical   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Together, the three female stars of Dreamgirls are discovering what it's like to headline a big-screen version of a Broadway musical. Knowles has known she was born to portray Deena, the ambitious lead of The Dreams, since she was 15. Rose appreciates that there is more to Dreamgirls than just backstage theatrics, as it moves from the protest '60s to the liberated '70s. www.usatoday.com /life/movies/news/2006-08-23-dreamgirls-main_x.htm   (1012 words)

BV Film Feature- Old Dreamgirls Meet the New Dreamgirls - AOL Black Voices LOS ANGELES—The invitation said 'One Night Only.' But for some people attending the recent 'Dreamgirls' movie press event at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown L.A., that one night and one number—“Step into the Bad Side”—performed by Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson and Anika Noni Rose, was not enough. And I know that I’ve been hearing about this 'Dreamgirls' since I was 15. From the wigs to the stilettos, the celluloid Dreams will be every bit as impressive and celebrated as their stage counterparts on any given night. blackvoices.aol.com /black_entertainment/movies_features_reviews_trailers/filmfeaturecanvas/_a/old-dreamgirls-meet-the-new-dreamgirls/20060315182109990001   (525 words)

DreamWorks SKG Fansite-DreamGirls Advanced screenings for 'Dreamgirls' will be taking place over the month. Beyonce Knowles, star of the upcoming film 'Dreamgirls,' talks to 'Elle' magazine in its December 2006 issue. VH1's Save the Music Foundation is partnering with the 'Dreamgirls' movie for one of its auctions to raise money and awareness for music education. www.dreamworksfansite.com /dreamgirls   (258 words)

Playbill News: "Dreamgirls" Excerpts Presented at Cannes Twenty minutes of footage from the forthcoming movie musical "Dreamgirls" — based on the Broadway musical of the same name — were presented May 19 at the Cannes Film Festival. "Dreamgirls, " which is set to open Dec. 21, stars Jennifer Hudson as Effie, Beyoncé Knowles as Deena Jones, Anika Noni Rose as Lorrell Robinson, Jamie Fox as Curtis Taylor Jr., Eddie Murphy as James "Thunder Early" and Danny Glover as Marty. The musical Dreamgirls, which concerns the rise of a Supremes-like singing group amid a flurry of infighting, began previews at Broadway's Imperial Theatre on Dec. 9, 1981 and officially opened Dec. 20, playing 1,521 performances before closing Aug. 11, 1985. www.playbill.com /news/article/99825.html   (679 words)

Oscarwatch: Dreamgirls Archives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) One great thing that Dreamgirls is going to do is introduce a whole new generation to the history of Motown, and specifically, the way that it was "de-fled" to sell to a wider audience. Although Dreamgirls is only loosely based on Diana Ross and the Supremes, it's hard not to think of them while watching the movie (and Michael Jackson, etc.) In the movie Dreamgirls, it's not hard to get caught up in the whitewashed dream because it is so seductive, so alluring. Thanks to Andy from everythingoscar.com for the news that the cast of Dreamgirls will be in there with bells on -- the whole cast. www.oscarwatch.com /best_picture/dreamgirls   (1499 words)

Dreamgirls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dreamgirls is most dissimilar from The Supremes' story in its second act, which ends with Effie finding success as a solo performer. The film adaptation of Dreamgirls stars American Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson as Effie White, Beyoncé as Deena Jones, and Anika Noni Rose as Lorrell Robinson. Dreamgirls will first be exhibited in special ten-day road show engagements beginning December 15, 2006 at three theaters: the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City, the Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles, and the AMC Metreon 15 in San Fransisco. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dreamgirls   (2301 words)

Tonner Dolls - DreamGirls Dreamgirls follows the life of a pop trio of the late 1950s and early 1960s, and their rise to fame. Deena and Lorrell are 16" tall and both use the Tyler Wentworth® bending wrist articulated body (with arched, high-heel fashion doll feet); Deena uses the 'Angelina' head sculpt and Lorrell uses the 'Jac' head sculpt. Dreamgirls feature a new, never-before-used skin tone that is a medium caramel color in between the traditional 'Esmé' and 'Jac' skin tones. www.angelicdreamz.com /store/tonner_dreamgirls.html   (703 words)

Briefly On the Set of 'Dreamgirls' - Reporters brave Los Angeles' fierce winter weather for three minutes on the set of ... After some enthusiastic opening remarks from director Bill Condon, writers slipped from the tent into the Orpheum's back door, with umbrellas and slickers increasing the typical confusion of wedging several hundred civilians in and around a film crew and working set. Human props in place, the cameras rolled as the "Dreamgirls" stars Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles and Anika Noni Rose hit the stage in sparkling red dressing singing "Steppin' To the Bad Side" accompanied by 11 tuxedo-clad background dancers and a stand-in taking the place of absent cast member Eddie Murphy. The "Dreamgirls" crew must hope that after Monday's soaked soiree, the press is hooked on the music more than merely on the cream cheese frosting. zap2it.com /movies/news/zap-dreamgirlssetvisit,0,2078046.story?...   (606 words)

Amazon.ca: Dreamgirls: Music: Original Cast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) State-of-the-art was cassette tape, something approaching 100% of us had brought in an illegal recorder to try to fill the void of the original cast album. I recently purchased the new Dreamgirls in concert, and although I was anxious to get it I was a little disappointed on a few of the songs. With the recent success of Chicago the movie, there are rumors that Dreamgirls might finally make it to the big screen. www.amazon.ca /Dreamgirls-Original-Cast/dp/B000000OM9   (1181 words)

Metroactive Stage | 'Dreamgirls' Lucky for me, Davis reprises the number in the fantastic American Musical Theater of San Jose production of said show, and I now know what I missed; the opening-night performance of her signature tune brought a sold-out house to its feet at the end of the first act. With music by Henry Krieger and lyrics by Tom Eyen, Dreamgirls tells the story of the Dreams, a trio of young RandB singers from Chicago that travels to New York's Apollo Theater to find fame. Dreamgirls, an American Musical Theater of San Jose presentation, plays Thursday-Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2 and 8pm and Sunday at 1 and 6:30pm (except Jan. 25) and Wednesday at 2 and 8pm through Jan. 25 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/01.15.04/dreamgirls-0403.html   (550 words)

Playbill News: Report: Jennifer Hudson to Star in "Dreamgirls" Film As previously announced, the "Dreamgirls" film musical will feature Beyonce Knowles as Deena Jones, Anika Noni Rose as Lorrell Robinson, Jamie Foxx as Curtis Taylor Jr., Eddie Murphy as James "Thunder" Early, Danny Glover as Marty Madison and Hinton Battle as Wayne. "Dreamgirls," according to a recent casting release, is described thusly: "Set in the early 1960's to the 1970's, this is the story of the amazing 'Dreams' — three African-American girl singers from the projects of Detroit who break their hearts on the path to stardom." Dreamgirls, which concerns the rise of a Supremes-like singing group amid a flurry of infighting, debuted at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on Dec. 9, 1982, playing 1,521 performances before closing Aug. 11, 1985. www.playbill.com /news/article/96305.html   (581 words)

Dreamgirls: JoBlo.com's Upcoming Movies: Posters, Plot, Pictures, Cast, News... Set in the turbulent late 1960s and early ‘70s, DREAMGIRLS follows the rise of a trio of women: Effie (Hudson), Deena (Beyoncé) and Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose), who have formed a promising girl group called The Dreamettes. The truth is that, in all likelihood, the news item I'm about to present will turn out to be absolute bullshit since it originated at WENN and their known to downright... Next year, 25 years after kicking ass on Broadway, the Tony-Award winning musical DREAMGIRLS will be coming to the big screen starring Jamie... joblo.com /upcomingmovies/movies.php?id=652   (935 words)

CanMag- Clips- Meet the Dreamgirls However, in the case of Dreamgirls, Dreamworks marketing machine has come out swinging. Based on the Tony Award-winning musical, Dreamgirls, set in the turbulent late 1960s and early '70s, follows the rise of a trio of women -- Effie (Jennifer Hudson), Deena (Beyonce Knowles) and Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose) -- who have formed a promising girl group called The Dreamettes. Dreamgirls will be released some time in December, 2006. www.canmag.com /news/4/3/2894   (385 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us   Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.