NEW DREAMGIRLS "MAKING-OF" VIDEO NOW ONLINE!

[CapnHook]

Posted: 5/21/06 at 11:54pm

http://www.apple.com/trailers/dreamworks/dreamgirls/makingof/large.html

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May 21, 2006
New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 22
By Andrew Hartman, MovieMusicals.net
Status: Confirmed

Apple.com's Quicktime and iTunes will launch a brand new behind-the-scenes video featurette on May 22 for the upcoming movie musical 'Dreamgirls.'

Months ago, the official website for 'Dreamgirls' launched a teaser trailer for the film, debuting a full year in advance of the film. Following the teaser was a behind-the-scenes featurette featuring interviews with director Bill Condon, composer Henry Krieger, Beyoncé Knowles, and Jennifer Hudson.

Last Friday, twenty minutes of the 'Dreamgirls' film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in France. The premiere produced huge acclaim and buzz, with TV-magazine programs such as Extra, Access Hollywood, and Entertainment Tonight airing video footage in record time.

Updated On: 5/22/06 at 11:54 PM

[Marquise]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 12:42am

I'm hoping it's the full 20 minute preview shown at Cannes. That 3 minute montage of clips while "ONE NIGHT ONLY" plays is amazing.

[catstagestud]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 2:59am

Capn you always make me happy with Dreamgirls info! Can't wait...what time will it be up? Because I'll be on the computer as soon as I can!

Cheers,

Christopher

[tophertilson]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 8:32am

Indeed, Capn! You are my knight in shining armour. :) I actually lost a little sleep last night, I was so excited for this movie to come out!

TT

[Kringas]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 12:18pm

Has anyone seen the featurette on iTunes yet? I looked for it, but couldn't find it.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 12:26pm

The micro-second it's online, you'll all know.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 1:15pm

http://www.apple.com/trailers/dreamworks/dreamgirls/makingof/

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 1:23pm

*squeals*

I don't think it's possible for me to be more excited for this film.

[Kringas]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 1:26pm

You and me, both, colleen.

Wow. The new footage looks really great. I can't believe we still have to wait seven more months.

ETA: And thanks for the link, Capn!

Updated On: 5/22/06 at 01:26 PM

[CapnHook]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 1:44pm

Amazing amazing amazing. This film looks so amazing. I can't believe Beyonce impressed me (so far).

[Kringas]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 1:49pm

I've always thought she'd fine in the role. Her other onscreen work hasn't really showcased her, but I've never thought she'd be an embarrassment. With good direction, I think she'll be great. She certainly looks and sounds the role.

It was cool to see what I can only assume was a brief glimpse of "It's All Over."

My only sadness (which will be mitigated if the movie turns out as great as I'm hoping) is that it seems (from what I've read and what I've seen so far) that the argument interludes from "Heavy" have been turned into complete dialogue. In the grand scheme of things, it may not matter, but I'm going to miss that in the film.

[broadwaybum]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 1:51pm

Brilliant. Love it already.

[inlovewithjerryherman]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 2:12pm

That just made my LIFE.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 2:13pm

http://www.moviemusicals.net/dreamgirls.html#caps

[tophertilson]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 2:13pm

I'm in tears! Honest to goodness tears! How amazing do they all look?!?! And Eddie Murphy with those sideburns? Yow!

TT

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 2:19pm

It must be me. Am I too impatient? The stream is not working for me.

[broadway_baby4]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 2:22pm

I really can't wait for this movie to come out already! December is way too far away.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 2:54pm

Looks amazing! I'm so very excited for this movie.

~Steven

[mateo]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 3:16pm

woaAHH!! that was brilliant. gotta watch again!

[mateo]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 3:32pm

is there any way to dl this... or just through ipod?

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 5:19pm

I'm liking Hudson's acting so far.

The few seconds of it that I saw.

[circusliz]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 5:30pm

Not intended as any sort of criticism...

...but don't the graphics for the opening and teaser preview look suspiciously like the opening sequence for "American Idol"?

Is there really a similarity, or am I just seeing things?

[show2n2]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 6:38pm

Capn you ROCK!!!!

Thnx so much for the headz up. :)

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 6:40pm

I'm not too impressed with the non-singing clips of Hudson. I don't see much conviction or confidence in her performance. She looks like she's being directed to "look that way" or "glance this way" in some of the shots. In the clip where she's arguing with Curtis while Deena and Lorell watch, her performance seems all attitude and she practically slurs her words on the end of some of her lines like she's just trying to get them out and over with.

Of course I'm being picky considering that it's just a featurette, but considering that the success of this movie depends so much on Jennifer Hudson's performance I just expected something more. What they've chosen to show us of her performance doesn't wow me.

I don't think Beyonce comes off as being that solid either, to be honest. The rehearsed feeling her previous performances have given me doesn't seem to be gone.

I'm not too worried about the other performances right now.

The lighting, sets, costumes, etc look incredible.

I just hope I'll be proven wrong about Jennifer and Beyonce's performances by the finished film. Another film musical that doesn't come together overall would be really unfortunate.

Updated On: 5/22/06 at 06:40 PM

[TonyaFanatic]

Posted: 5/22/06 at 7:11pm

i think she looked fine. its not shakespeare its dreamgirls
i dont really know about the effie/deena scene i mean ive seen worse jus this past year but um ill have to see it in the context of the film.(but go head B. She did herself a 180)

Updated On: 5/22/06 at 07:11 PM