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NEW DREAMGIRLS "MAKING-OF" VIDEO NOW ONLINE!

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.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

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

#6

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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

The micro-second it's online, you'll all know. re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
#7

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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

http://www.apple.com/trailers/dreamworks/dreamgirls/makingof/
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
#9

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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!
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey

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

#10

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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

Amazing amazing amazing. This film looks so amazing. I can't believe Beyonce impressed me (so far).
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
#11

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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.
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#14

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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

http://www.moviemusicals.net/dreamgirls.html#caps
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
#16

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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

It must be me. Am I too impatient? The stream is not working for me.
re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2
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re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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

woaAHH!! that was brilliant. gotta watch again!
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#20

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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

is there any way to dl this... or just through ipod?
"Zac is sweet as can be. He's very much just a sweet kid from California who happens to have a face that looks like it was drawn by Michelangelo, (if Michelangelo did anime)."
-Adam Shankman.

"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"

"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
#22

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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?
On the road of life, do not pause for suicidal chipmunks who freeze in your headlights, seeking death by your tires...
#24

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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.

"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

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

#25

re: New Behind-the-Scenes 'Dreamgirls' Video Featurette Debuts Online May 2

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)
"Girl, this cupcake is the jumpoff"- Adriane Lenox

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

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