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	Moviehole.net - Beyonce and Foxx are Dreamgirls
		Singer turned actress Beyonce Knowles has signed to star in "Dreamgirls", a feature based on the Broadway musical of the same name.
		A spell back, when Cinemas Online asked Knowles about the rumours that she had been linked to the film, she replied : "No, they haven't asked me, but I wanted to put the film together and pick the producers.
	www.moviehole.net /news/4897.html (285 words)

	Playbill News: Tony Winner Anika Noni Rose to Star in "Dreamgirls" Film; Fantasia a Possibility
		Anika Noni Rose, who won a Tony Award for her performance in Caroline, or Change, will be part of the upcoming film of the hit musical Dreamgirls.
		Tony Winner Anika Noni Rose to Star in "Dreamgirls" Film; Fantasia a Possibility
		Production for the film is scheduled to begin in January 2006, and the new movie musical is set to hit screens around the country in December of that year.
	www.playbill.com /news/article/95745.html (530 words)

	FilmStew.com • Glover in Tune With Dreamgirls
		The cast of the movie version of Dreamgirls is growing.
		Beyonce, Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx already set to star in film version of the Broadway musical.
		The Hollywood Reporter notes that Danny Glover has joined the cast to play Marty Madison, manager of the womanizing R&B star James "Thunder" Early.
	www.filmstew.com /Content/Article.asp?ContentID=12663 (172 words)

	Zap2it.com - Movie news - Foxx Endorses Fantasia for 'Dreamgirls' Role
		Bill Condon, an Oscar winner himself, will direct "Dreamgirls," a big screen version of the hit Broadway musical that takes a fictionalized look at the rise of the Supremes.
		The material and the cast swayed him and now Foxx will begin work on "Dreamgirls" early in the new year after he completes Michael Mann's "Miami Vice."
		LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com)- It isn't every day that you hear an Oscar winner get excited about doing a film with a reality television veteran.
	www.zap2it.com /movies/go?path=/movies/news/story&general_id=27031 (443 words)

	WETM 18 Online Elmira - Beyonce Knowles Set For "Dreamgirls" Role
		After cutting her acting teeth in Austin Powers sequel 'Goldmember' and the upcoming Pink Panther remake, producers are convinced Knowles has what it takes to make a full-time film career - and want her to headline the movie, about a singing trio from Chicago, loosely based on the The Supremes.
		Last Update: 1/21/2005 12:14:19 PM Pop star Beyonce Knowles is being given the chance to expand her acting resume, and star in a new movie version of the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls."
		Elmira - Beyonce Knowles Set For "Dreamgirls" Role
	www.wetmtv.com /entertainment/story.aspx?content_id=8F5D3FD1-C538-4EEE-8176-50A368FF0AB4 (182 words)

	Jamie Foxx and Usher join Beyonce in Dreamgirls - MovieWeb
		The studio is circling Eddie Murphy to play singer James "Thunder" Early for the film, which begins production in January in Los Angeles.
		According to Variety, DreamWorks has set Jamie Foxx and Usher to join Beyonce in Dreamgirls, the Bill Condon-directed adaptation of the stage musical.
		Condon, who wrote the script for Chicago, adapted Dreamgirls.
	movieweb.com /news/news.php?id=7825 (1114 words)

	Paramount Boards Director Bill Condon's Dreamgirls - MovieWeb
		The studios will co-finance the film, a thinly veiled telling of the rise of Diana Ross and the Supremes in the formative years of Motown Records.
		According to Variety, Paramount Pictures has signed on as DreamWorks' dance partner for "Dreamgirls," the Bill Condon-directed adaptation of the stage musical.
		Paramount Boards Director Bill Condon's Dreamgirls - MovieWeb
	movieweb.com /news/news.php?id=9547 (1056 words)

	13WHAM-TV Rochester - Danny Glover in 'Dreamgirls'
		Danny Glover has been cast in the film version of 'Dreamgirls.'
	www.13wham.com /entertainment/story.aspx?content_id=7AFFDF10-3644-49E0-B751-D1CEC78D4CF7 (66 words)

	ROTTEN TOMATOES: Movies and Games, Reviews and Previews
		You've heard about Monday's exclusive media presentation, but how will Bill Condon's "Dreamgirls" measure up not only as a film musical, but as a wide-reaching box-office endeavor?
		When a film has 40 reviews, 5 of which are from Cream of the Crop critics, and has a Tomatometer of 75% or higher, it is Certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes.
		It stays "Certified Fresh" unless the film falls below 60%.
	www.rottentomatoes.com (485 words)

	Julia Stiles and Heather Burns Cast Alongside Mia Farrow in Fran's Bed (BroadwayWorld.com)
		Anika Noni Rose Cast as Lorrell in Film Version of Dreamgirls
		On film, she can be seen in the current Bewitched and the upcoming The Groomsmen (written and directed by Ed Burns) and Perception.
		Memorable films that followed include The Great Gatsby, Death on the Nile and the Woody Allen films A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy, Hannah and Her Sisters, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Husbands and Wives, Shadows and Fog and Alice (Golden Globe Award).
	www.broadwayworld.com /viewcolumn.cfm?colid=3881 (1896 words)

	Jennifer Hudson Lands the Plum Role of Effie in 'Dreamgirls'
		Jennifer Hudson Lands the Plum Role of Effie in DreamWorks' and Paramount's 'Dreamgirls'
		Jennifer Hudson Lands the Plum Role of Effie in 'Dreamgirls'
		Hudson joins the film's previously announced stars: Oscar(R) winner Jamie Foxx ("Ray"), Beyonce Knowles ("Austin Powers in Goldmember"), Eddie Murphy ("The Nutty Professor," "Dr. Dolittle"), Danny Glover (the "Lethal Weapon" franchise) and Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose (Broadway's "Caroline or Change").
	www.cinemaspider.com /news/november05/article111805.html (510 words)

	Lauren and Loraine Velez - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Loraine would often step in for her sister in Dreamgirls, in which they played the role of "Mimi Marquez".
		Lauren landed her first job performing in the national touring company of the musical " Dreamgirls ".
		She also acted in the feature film " City Hall ", with Al Pacino.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lauren_and_Loraine_Velez (510 words)

	Playbill News: Report: Jennifer Hudson to Star in "Dreamgirls" Film
		The New York Daily News reports that "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson has landed the much-sought-after role of Effie White in the upcoming film of "Dreamgirls."
		Report: Jennifer Hudson to Star in "Dreamgirls" Film
		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 (486 words)

	david allen grier, comedians, personal appearances, standup comedy, David Allen Grier
		Following "The First," David Alan Grier joined the cast of Michael Bennett's hit musical "Dreamgirls." He then went on to star with Adolph Cesar and Denzel Washington in the critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway production of "A Soldier's Play," roles which all three actors continued in Norman Jewison's highly successful film version, "A Soldier's Story."
		David Alan Grier co-starred in the Tristar film JUMANJI with Robin Williams and Bonnie Hunt.
		A native of Detroit, David Alan Grier attended the University of Michigan and received his Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television and Film.
	www.comediansusa.com /celebs/grier_david_allen.html (465 words)

	Playbill News: Report: Eddie Murphy Joins Cast of "Dreamgirls" Film
		Film and television star Eddie Murphy has joined the cast of the upcoming film of the hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls.
		Playbill News: Report: Eddie Murphy Joins Cast of "Dreamgirls" Film
		Report: Eddie Murphy Joins Cast of "Dreamgirls" Film
	www.playbill.com /news/article/93524.html (439 words)

	FilmStew.com • Par Shares DreamWorks' Dream
		The studios will team up on a feature film version of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, with Jamie Foxx and Beyonce set to star.
		Daily Variety reports Paramount Pictures is teaming up with the studio to create the film version of the Broadway musical, which is, itself, a thinly disguised retelling of the story of Diana Ross and the Supremes.
		Shooting begins in January, and the film is clearly a box office project with Oscar ambitionsDreamWorks and Paramount are preparing it for a December 2006 release.
	www.filmstew.com /Content/Article.asp?ContentID=12553 (259 words)

	IGN: Celeb of the Day: Beyoncé Knowles
		Beyoncé is currently talking about Austin Powers 4 & a film version of the musical Dreamgirls.
		The singer-actress is busy, with a new album, new film, and potentially more.
		Beyoncé Knowles was just 8 years-old when she auditioned for a local children's group.
	filmforce.ign.com /articles/307/307179p1.html (289 words)

	The Estate Project
		According to John Breglio, Bennett's attorney, the Theater Collection of the New York Public Library holds videotapes of just two Broadway versions of A Chorus Line and one of Dreamgirls.
		Beginning with A Joyful Noise (1966), his solo choreographic debut at the Mark Hellinger, to Dreamgirls (1981), Bennett received Tony nominations for every musical with which he was connected.
		The musical film version was directed by Sir Richard Attenborough for Universal Pictures.
	www.artistswithaids.org /artforms/dance/catalogue/bennett.html (538 words)

	Rnbdirt.com - Jennifer Hudson Lands Leading Role In 'Dreamgirls'
		Anonymous writes "The New York Daily News broke news that American Idol runnerup Jennifer Hudson has been cast as Effie White in the upcoming film adaptation of 'Dreamgirls.' "I was sure Fantasia got it," Jennifer tells Daily News contributor Jawn Murray.
		Rnbdirt.com - Jennifer Hudson Lands Leading Role In 'Dreamgirls'
	rnbdirt.com /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9662 (168 words)

	Lauren and Loraine Velez - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Loraine would often step in for her sister in Dreamgirls, in which they played the role of "Mimi Marquez".
		Lauren landed her first job performing in the national touring company of the musical " Dreamgirls ".
		That same year Loraine was cast as "Tutu" in the film " PiÃ±ero ", starring Benjamin Bratt and Talisa Soto.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lauren_Velez (168 words)

	DestinyVault.net Temp Version
		It was recently reported that Eddie Murphy will play James "Thunder" Early in the film, the role created on Broadway by Cleavant Derricks.
		The Dreamworks/Warner Bros. film of the Henry Krieger-Tom Eyen musical will also include pop star Beyonce as Deena Jones, the character loosely based on the life of pop singer Diana Ross.
		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.
	destinyvault.net (168 words)

	Movie Central
		Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, the screenwriting duo that did Ed Wood, Problem Child, and Man on the Moon (among other films), are getting set to work on a film script based on 1408, a short story by horror novelist Stephen King.
		Danny Glover has been cast in “Dreamgirls,” a musical feature based on the stage hit about a female singing group called the Dreamettes.
		Cage will also co-produce the film, which will be released in 2007.
	movies.weblognetwork.com (1451 words)

	Prince Music Theater - Philadelphia Center for musicals, opera, cabaret and film
		The Prince Music Theater announces the holiday revival of Broadway blockbuster Dreamgirls.
		A world premiere live stage adaptation of the 1949 Vincente Minnelli film The Pirate (originally starring Gene Kelly & Judy Garland).
		Prince Music Theater - Philadelphia Center for musicals, opera, cabaret and film
	www.princemusictheater.org (446 words)

	Infernal Affairs 3
		This Oscar winner's got all kinds of action on his horizon; after taking on a rogue jet in the bomber flick Stealth, Jamie Foxx leads a platoon of Marines in Jarhead and navigates the careers of a rising girl group in the screen musical, Dreamgirls.
		INFERNAL AFFAIRS 3 gets screened today w/ its 2 prequels @ the New York Film Festival
		" Infernal Affairs III reveals the desperate lengths men will go to protect their covers and to survive the internal agonies of fear, stress and lack of trust.
	www.rottentomatoes.com /m/infernal_affairs_3 (446 words)

	Movie News: Film Project Crafted for Broadway Musical Dreamgirls
		Broadway musical Dreamgirls will be made into a film by screenwriter Bill Condon and producer Lawrence Mark, Beyonce Knowles expected to be cast.
		Academy Award- winning screenwriter Bill Condon has been set to direct the film from his own screenplay adaptation.
		In making the announcement, Adam Goodman said, "Dreamgirls is a timeless musical with a story and music that has thrilled and entertained theatergoers around the world.
	www.hollywoodlot.com /hl.php/9/a8 (302 words)

	FilmStew.com • Condon's Found His Dreamgirls
		DreamWorks Pictures is bringing the award-winning hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls to the big screen, with Academy Award-winning screenwriter Bill Condon set to direct the film from his own screenplay adaptation.
		Condon, who won an Oscar for his screenplay for Gods and Monsters, also earned an Oscar nomination for his screenplay to the Oscar-winning best picture Chicago.
		Oscar winner Bill Condon will adapt and direct a feature version of the Tony Award-winning musical.
	www.filmstew.com /content/article.asp?ContentID=10569 (232 words)

	Beyoncé Knowles > Songs, Albums, Reviews, CDs, Related Bands, Discography, Lyrics, Shopping and more
		Dreamgirls Film Begins Shooting in Jan. '06 for Dec. Release
		Beyoncé Knowles Site - Includes profile of the lead singer with group information, pictures, news, and links.
		Beyoncé Boudoir - A Beyonce Knowles fan site with image galleries, discography, articles, and interviews.
	www.beyonc.knowles.com-music.homepages.org (79 words)

	news.php
		Anika Noni Rose, who won a Tony Award for her performance in Caroline, or Change, will be part of the upcoming film of the hit musical Dreamgirls.
		She is auditioning for roles on Broadway, after starring in Aida during the group's last hiatus.
		Their last concert together, on September 11 in Vancouver, was the end of an era for the highest-selling girl group of all time.
	beyonceworld.net /news.php (3641 words)

	Encyclopedia: Michael Bennett
		Bennett's next musical was the unfortunately unsuccessful Ballroom (1978) starring Dorothy Loudon, but he found himself at the top again with Dreamgirls (1981), which revolved around a African-American singing girl group that strongly suggested the Supremes.
		Bennett made his debut as the choreographer for A Joyful Noise (1966), which lasted only twelve performances, followed in 1967 by another failure, Henry, Sweet Henry (based on the Peter Sellers film The World of Henry Orient).
		Michael Bennett (April 8, 1943- July 2, 1987) was an American musical theater director, choreographer, and dancer.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Michael-Bennett (2205 words)

	Amazon.com: A Chorus Line and the Musicals of Michael Bennett: Books
		Despite Bennett's unorthodox directing methods and drug use, casting problems with the various productions of the show, and a disastrous film version, A Chorus Line has become enormously successful and is entering its 15th year.
		He traces the evolution of Bennett's style from his early works (including Company and Follies) to the high point of his career, A Chorus Line, and beyond (Ballroom; Dreamgirls).
		The death of director-choreographer Michael Bennett from AIDS in 1987 left a noticeable gap in contemporary Broadway musical creativity.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0312042809?v=glance (735 words)

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