Got this from a book industry email this morining:
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Dreamgirls Tie-Ins Ready to Sing
Dreamgirls, the film based on the Broadway musical and starring Jamie Foxx and Beyonce Knowles, clears its throat in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco this Friday, December 15, then goes into wide release on December 25. Newmarket Press has two tie-ins, with official pub dates tied into the movie's opening in two weeks:
Dreamgirls: The Movie Musical ($29.95 hardcover 1557047456, $19.95 paperback 1557047375) has more than 200 photographs by David James, interviews with director Bill Condon, his cast and crew and essays by Martin Gottfried and Cheo Hodari Coker. The book explores the production of the film, Michael Bennett's Broadway musical and the Motown revolution that inspired both as well as offers a sampling of concept paintings, costume sketches and set designs illustrating how the filmmakers brought the Broadway show to the screen.
Dreamgirls: Collector's Program ($11.95, 1557047588 ). This 48-page paperback has more than 150 illustrations, features cast portraits, illustrated musical numbers, crew credits. This title will be given to moviegoers at the shows in the select markets.
These programs will be given out at the Road Show screenings in NY, LA and San Fran.
These are the screenings that cost $25, yes?
Yes.
So you are buying a ticket to the film for $25.00, and getting a book for "free?" ? Hey, where's the free lunch?
The $29.95 hardcover book is not being given out for 'free' at the 3-city Limited Roadshow Engagment. What they are giving out is a 48/50-page full color booklet/pamphlet...which is available for purchase at $11.95 via Amazon.com.
BIG difference.
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