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WETM 18 Online Elmira - Beyonce Knowles Set For "Dreamgirls" Role 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." 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. Elmira - Beyonce Knowles Set For "Dreamgirls" Role www.wetmtv.com /entertainment/story.aspx?content_id=8F5D3FD1-C538-4EEE-8176-50A368FF0AB4   (182 words)

Screen One: Filipina Dreamgirls (1991) (TV) Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Screen One: Filipina Dreamgirls (1991) (TV) I have seen this movie and would like to comment on it www.imdb.com /title/tt0102863   (274 words)

Andre '3000' Benjamin has turned down a role in Dreamgirls Dreamgirls, which traces the rise of a trio of singers in the early 1960s, will star Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx. Outkast star Andre '3000' Benjamin has turned down a role in Beyonce Knowles' anticipated musical Dreamgirls, because he fears being typecast. Usher is currently in negotiations to take on a role in the movie. movies.monstersandcritics.com /news/article_1040009.php/Andre_3000_Benjamin_has_turned_down_a_role_in_Dreamgirls   (338 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." Beyonce Knowles is in place as Deena (the Diana Ross role), with Tony winner Anika Noni Rose and Eddie Murphy also on board. www.zap2it.com /movies/go?path=/movies/news/story&general_id=27031   (443 words)

Zap2it.com - Movie news - Glover Dances to 'Dreamgirls' Zap2it.com - Movie news - Glover Dances to 'Dreamgirls' Based on the Broadway hit, "Dreamgirls" is a fictionalized version for the story of the Supremes, focusing instead on a girl group called the Dreamettes. Thu, Oct 27, 2005, 09:10 AM PT LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com)- Danny Glover is the latest actor to sign on for DreamWorks' feature version of the musical "Dreamgirls," set to be directed by Oscar winner Bill Condon. www.zap2it.com /movies/go?path=/movies/news/story&general_id=27107   (193 words)

· Darkness -> Local Indie movie scene bites bigger audience Nine years later, that Z-grade horror movie, Vamps: Deadly Dreamgirls, has scored more commercial success than any other local feature made since. In 1995, when a motley crew of spring-green volunteers and a few old pros carted lights, cameras and costumes into a defunct Newport strip club, their aim was to make a silly, sex-crazed vampire movie that might sell a few copies on video. · Darkness -> Local Indie movie scene bites bigger audience forum.darkness.com /index.php?act=ST&f=30&t=17954   (193 words)

ER Modern Vampires (1998) Frankly, I'll take the low-budget vampire stripper flick VAMPS: DEADLY DREAMGIRLS over this any day. All I know is that when the flick opened with Van Dien cruising down the highway in a cool car, listening to rockabilly and poking holes in his cigar ends with his fangs I had a feeling I was in for a long, long 90 minutes. At first I gave the flick the benefit of the doubt and thought that the filmmakers were creating some sort of alternate reality in which humans and vampires coexist. www.dantenet.com /er/ERchives/reviews/m_reviews/modern_vamps.html   (193 words)

Spider-Man 2 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. We have a couple of new pics from King Kong, Peter Jackson's remake of the classic 1933 movie of the same name. "A terrifically entertaining comic book of a movie that mixes action and romance in ways that give it heft and heart." www.rottentomatoes.com /m/spiderman_2   (193 words)

Land of Plenty 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. Doom, the movie adaptation of the popular video game, comes to theaters Oct 21, and we have the exclusive to the online teaser trailer. Land of Plenty just doesn't work - though you've got to admire Wenders for trying something different." ["movie review] www.rottentomatoes.com /m/land_of_plenty?show=all   (193 words)

The Blue Gardenia 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. Currently, there are not enough Tomatometer critic reviews for The Blue Gardenia to receive a rating. Diane Lane plays a recent divorcee thrust back into the dating world, forced to choose between suitors John Cusack and Dermot Mulroney. www.rottentomatoes.com /m/blue_gardenia   (193 words)

Playbill News: 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. 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 www.playbill.com /news/article/95745.html   (530 words)

Bomis: The Erica Rose Campbell Web Ring Erica does naked jumping jacks, spreads her butt cheeks, and other movie loops. Digital Dreamgirls features original Erica Campbell videos and picture galleries. Free site featuring Erica, Aria Giovanni, Sky Lopez, Sydney Moon, and many more famous adult video and movie stars. www.bomis.com /rings/ericarosecampbell   (519 words)

Idol Jennifer Hudson to Star as Effie White in Dreamgirls Movie, Broadway.com Buzz American Idol 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson will play Effie White, the role that won Jennifer Holliday a Tony Award, in the upcoming big screen adaptation of Dreamgirls, according to The New York Daily News. Idol Jennifer Hudson to Star as Effie White in Dreamgirls Movie Idol Jennifer Hudson to Star as Effie White in Dreamgirls Movie, Broadway.com Buzz www.broadway.com /Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=521421   (508 words)

Prince Music Theater - Philadelphia Center for musicals, opera, cabaret and film Come aboard as the Prince Music Theater embarks on the exciting maiden voyage of this new Cole Porter musical adapted from one of Hollywood's most frequently overlooked "Golden Age" movie musicals. The Prince Music Theater announces the holiday revival of Broadway blockbuster Dreamgirls. The Prince brings to the stage an evocative fable which explores the essence of time, the adventure of creativity, the glory of possibility and the intoxication of love. www.princemusictheater.org   (446 words)

Bill Condon to Directer Dreamgirls Adaptation Behind the scenes on Bill Condon's next movie, Dreamgirls... "Kinsey" director, Bill Condon will write and direct the big screen adaptation of "Dreamgirls," the defacto story of the rise of Diana Ross and the Supremes during their formative years. Eddie Murphy has been cast in DreamWorks' upcoming screen version... movies.monstersandcritics.com /news/article_3424.php   (314 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. With Bill Condon at the helm, I know it has all the ingredients to enthrall today's movie audiences." 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)

Jet: 'American Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson gets lead role in 'Dreamgirls' movie Former "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson has landed the much-sought-after role of Effie White in the movie version of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. The movie will also star Beyonce Knowles as Deena Jones; Jamie Foxx as Curtis Taylor Jr.; Eddie Murphy as James "Thunder" Early; Danny Glover as Marty Madison; Anika Noni Rose as Lorrell Robinson; and Hinton Battle as Wayne. Hudson, a gospel-trained singer with a six-octave range, first won national attention last year as a finalist on "American Idol," but lost that quest to Fantasia. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1355/is_23_108/ai_n15929105   (301 words)

TMZ.com: News - ShoWest Wrap: Jennifer Hudson (Mar. 19) -- Former 'American Idol' contestant Jennifer Hudson talks about how she relates to her new movie, 'Dreamgirls.' You can enable both via your browser's preference settings. tmz.aol.com /article2?id=20060318113809990002   (105 words)

American Idol Contestant Jennifer Hudson Wins Dream Role in Dreamgirls American Idol reject Jennifer Hudson has made it big after all - as the star of new big-budget Hollywood musical Dreamgirls. Ironically, one of the 783 hopefuls that Hudson beat to land the role of Effie in the Bill Condon movie was Fantasia Barrino, the girl who beat Hudson to the American Idol crown. Hudson admits she's still in a state of shock after hearing she'd won the coveted role in the new film on Saturday (12NOV05). www.celebrityspider.com /news/november05/article111805-9.html   (213 words)

Jennifer Hudson, AI finalist, makes it, too - INQ7.net In the “Dreamgirls” movie, if Jennifer proves that she has acting chops as well, she may be in the biz for good. Beyonce, Jennifer and Anika—beautiful in red sequined gowns—and plenty of backup dancers performed the fully-choreographed number as the cameras rolled. That director Bill Condon gave the career-making role to Jennifer instead must have been a sweet moment of vindication for the AI finalist. news.inq7.net /entertainment/index.php?index=1&story_id=70344   (940 words)

Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls -- Video - TV Squad Jennifer Hudson is looking great as one of the singers in Dreamgirls, a Broadway musical that Dreamworks is bringing to the big screen. While previous reports I cited back in November claimed that Hudson landed the lead in the movie, the behind-the-scenes video and the trailer tell a different story. The production company released some behind-the-scenes video on its website in which Jennifer is featured prominently. www.tvsquad.com /2006/01/20/jennifer-hudson-in-dreamgirls-video   (649 words)

American Idol's Jennifer Hudson Cast as Effie in Dreamgirls Film (BroadwayWorld.com) After a highly-publicized star search, "American Idol" star Jennifer Hudson has been cast as Effie in the upcoming film version of Dreamgirls, according to The New York Daily News. Ironically, it was Hudson's "American Idol 3" co-star Fantasia Barrino who was rumored to be taking on the towering central role in the movie musical; Barrino was the winner of the popular reality show last year. Hudson will play Effie Melody White, the phenomenally talented vocalist who is considered unmarketable as the lead singer of the Supremes-like Motown group The Dreams, and who is dropped in favor of the glamorous Deena Jones. www.broadwayworld.com /viewcolumn.cfm?colid=5912   (894 words)

Deborah Cox Dreamgirls, the Movie will be produced by Stephen Spielberg David Geffen, and Jeff Katzenberg under the Dreamworks banner and directed by Bill Condon. You did not tell me that this was a DREAMWORKS production. Deb has got to land that part of Deena. www.deborahcox.com /message/thread.cfm?Message_ID=43476&Page=1   (894 words)

DREAMGIRLS Movie Synopsis Though the Dreams become a crossover phenomenon, they soon realize that the cost of fame and fortune may be higher than they ever imagined. Set in the turbulent late 1960s and early '70s, a trio of women -- Effie (Jennifer Hudson), Deena (Beyoncé Knowles) and Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose) -- form a promising girl group called The Dreamettes. Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Eddie Murphy, Keith Robinson, Sharon Leal, Hinton Battle www.tribute.ca /synopsis.asp?m_id=10907   (153 words)

Mahogany Cafe Khandi made her acting debut in the movie "Streekwalkin'." She’s gone on to star in such films as "Menace To Society" "Sugar Hill" and "There’s Something About Mary." She’s made guest appearances in such tv shows as "A Different World," "Cosby" and "Rude Awakening." Her theater credits include Broadway's "Dreamgirls," "Color of Blue" and performing with the international touring company of Bob Fosse's "Dancin." Khandi had a recurring role as Eriq LaSalle’s sister in the tv series "E.R." for six years and she was a regular in the tv series "NewsRadio" for three years. www.mahoganycafe.com /ladies16.html   (399 words)

Zap2it.com - Movie news - Beyonce May Be Condon's 'Dreamgirl' "Dreamgirls" also won the 1982 Grammy for the best cast show album. Beyonce and the other Destiny's Child members -- which have varied since the group's inception -- have won two Grammys: for the best R& B group vocal performance for 2000's "Say My Name" and 2001's "Survivor." She is currently spending time touring with the group. The original cast included Jennifer Holliday, Obba Babatunde, Cleavant Derricks, Loretta Devine, Ben Harney and Sheryl Lee Ralph. www.zap2it.com /movies/news/story/0,1259,---25427,00.html   (319 words)

Playbill News: Avenue Q Composers Head to the Chatterbox Jan. 22 He also conceived the idea for the recent all-star Chess concert to benefit the Actors' Fund of America as well as the two previous benefit concerts, Funny Girl and Dreamgirls. The writing team's other works include a proposed new Muppet movie titled "Kermit, Prince of Denmark," two children's musicals for Theatreworks/USA and several songs that aired on the Disney Channel. The weekly live talkfest, which includes interviews and performances from Broadway stars, is held at 6 PM at the New York cabaret Don't Tell Mama. www.playbill.com /news/article/83880.html   (319 words)

Dreamgirls movie,trailer,review,pics,pictures,poster,news,DVD at The Z Review Eddie Murphy has joined Beyonce Knowles and Jamie Foxx in the main cast of DreamWorks Pictures' upcoming screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical "Dreamgirls," which Bill Condon is directing. The movie will be story of the rise of a supremely talented group of female singers during the Motown years. DreamWorks is in talks with Eddie Murphy to play singer James "Thunder" Early, a charismatic womanizer and RandB star who gives the Dreamettes their first big break when he invites them to sing backup for him. www.thezreview.co.uk /comingsoon/d/dreamgirls.htm   (572 words)

Terry and the Pirates - Volume 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. We have a couple of new pics from King Kong, Peter Jackson's remake of the classic 1933 movie of the same name. Currently, there are not enough Tomatometer critic reviews for Terry and the Pirates - Volume 3 to receive a rating. www.rottentomatoes.com /m/terry_and_the_pirates_volume_3   (572 words)

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