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"The Official PTP "Dreamgirls" Post"


  

          

Yes, I know it's a week and a half before the film is released (and two and a half weeks before its wide release), but I wanted to consolidate any and all "Dreamgirls"-related postings under one thread.

The premiere was Monday night. After posing on the red carpet for a few snapshots, The Yonce cut out early to go celebrate Jay-Z's birthday. They paid her $12.5 million to appear in this picture and co-write and co-produce "Listen" (making her the highest paid black actress in cinema history), and she couldn't even stay for the premiere? Jay's gon' have more birthdays, sister! But you're going to have only one "Dreamgirls" premiere.

The original Broadway cast was all invited (dunno if they showed up or not)...except for Jennifer Holliday, whom I hear is (quite) difficult to work with, and long ago got on David Geffen's bad side (ooo ooo ooo....*rimshot*). Holliday ran, not walked, to "The Wendy Williams Experience" ("Experience?" Who the hell does she think she is, Jimi Hendrix?), and attempted to dredge up sympathy from a listening public who doesn't know that there;s a lot more to why she didn't get ot go to the premiere (they've hardly forgotten about the original Broadway actors; Loretta Devine and Hinton Battle both appear in the film).

Other than this, the premiere went on as scheduled. The film recieved a standing ovation, and Jennifer Hudson's "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" scene received its own standing ovation (in particular from a weeping Rosie O'Donnell...lol). The film has apparently been altered from the version I saw in November -- seven minutes have been added to the runtime.

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And now, here's a (short but sweet) scene from "Dreamgirls", of Jennifer Hudson as Effie White singing "Love You I Do", a song written for the film by original "Dreamgirls" composer Henry Krieger and 80's R&B singer Siedah Garrett:

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This scene is part of the "Dreamgirls" movie trailer podcast (that means it's LEGAL, mods!): it's in iTunes as a free download, but it's apparently not up on Apple.com yet.

  

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The Official PTP "Dreamgirls" Post [View all] , Nukkapedia, Wed Dec-06-06 02:24 PM
 
Subject Author Message Date ID
Was Mos Def attached to this filck at some point
Dec 06th 2006
1
I haven't heard anything about Mos being attached....
Dec 06th 2006
2
      RE: I haven't heard anything about Mos being attached....
Dec 14th 2006
23
           I found this:
Dec 14th 2006
24
EVERYONE WHO'S SEEING THIS MOVIE SHOULD SEE THIS
Dec 06th 2006
3
you'll be pleased to know the film version is just as good.
Dec 06th 2006
4
i came in here just to make sure someone posted this!
Dec 06th 2006
8
oh, and BTW: Hudson's "I Am Chaning" is better than Holliday's IMHO.
Dec 07th 2006
9
RE: EVERYONE WHO'S SEEING THIS MOVIE SHOULD SEE THIS
Dec 10th 2006
13
      Wow I could see that
Jan 10th 2007
123
Highly, highly entertaining movie. SPOILERS
Dec 06th 2006
5
Dec 06th 2006
7
Beyonce's listen
Jan 10th 2007
124
      After seeing it a second time, I agree (SPOILERS)
Jan 10th 2007
126
           RE: After seeing it a second time, I agree (SPOILERS)
Jan 10th 2007
127
           Sure it was. All that stuff you described comes in the late 2nd act-
Jan 10th 2007
128
                So you're talking about acknowledgement of Curtis' control
Jan 10th 2007
129
                     No. Curtis took control of the girls from the moment they agreed to
Jan 13th 2007
136
           One thing though
Jan 10th 2007
130
                Actually, she didn't literally "agree" to "x" out Effie
Jan 12th 2007
132
The highest paid Black actress, WTF!
Dec 06th 2006
6
RE: The highest paid Black actress, WTF!
Dec 10th 2006
14
      I believe this figure is all inclusive for being in the movie, co-writin...
Dec 10th 2006
15
More clips (link):
Dec 07th 2006
10
RE: The Official PTP "Dreamgirls" Post
Dec 09th 2006
11
Two thumbs up from "Ebert" (actually Aisha Tyler) and Roper.
Dec 09th 2006
12
Awards score so far: J. Hudson, 3; Movie, 1
Dec 10th 2006
16
The score is currently: J. Hudson, 7; Movie, 1
Dec 14th 2006
22
      Okay, I've officially lost count. Jennifer Hudson is going to have
Dec 18th 2006
32
PTP affiliates in NY, LA, and SF:
Dec 13th 2006
17
@@@@@!!!
Dec 14th 2006
18
lol @ Urkel.
Dec 14th 2006
19
      annnd...
Dec 14th 2006
20
Eddie Murphy came with heat in this one
Dec 14th 2006
21
RE: The Official PTP "Dreamgirls" Post
Dec 15th 2006
25
Conive me this movie doesn't/won't suck
Dec 16th 2006
26
they've finally admitted it's loosley based upon the Supremes
Dec 16th 2006
27
What if Mario Van Peebles had Directed "Dreamgirls"?
Dec 16th 2006
28
hahahaha
Dec 24th 2006
38
Production notes (long)
Dec 16th 2006
29
Uhm, I should note that the "Legacy" section of these production
Dec 16th 2006
30
"Dreamgirls" Breaks Record in Opening Weekend
Dec 18th 2006
31
this movie is going to make more money than God
Dec 23rd 2006
34
      pretty much. It's already made $624,000 in three theaters.
Dec 23rd 2006
35
           did you see my roadshow post?
Dec 23rd 2006
36
                I saw. Glad you liked the movie.
Dec 27th 2006
67
up.
Dec 23rd 2006
33
On Eddie Murphy/the James Early character *kinda SPOILER*
Dec 24th 2006
37
I don't know why I haven't responded to this post yet, but
Jan 07th 2007
108
Boomerrang didn't garner as many laughs
Jan 10th 2007
125
RE: On Eddie Murphy/the James Early character *kinda SPOILER*
Jan 19th 2007
150
absolutely incredible flick.
Dec 25th 2006
39
I loved it.
Dec 25th 2006
40
weird, it was the opposite where I saw it....
Dec 26th 2006
44
      RE: weird, it was the opposite where I saw it....
Dec 26th 2006
49
           yep
Dec 26th 2006
53
horrible.the film was not directed well at all.
Dec 25th 2006
41
Great
Dec 25th 2006
42
great movie. good performances, funny moments...
Dec 26th 2006
43
thank
Dec 26th 2006
57
Beyonce, I take it all back.
Dec 26th 2006
45
so um, why's jennifer getting supporting nods, not leads?
Dec 26th 2006
46
Freddy isn't here so...
Dec 26th 2006
47
      I still think it's contractural myself.
Dec 27th 2006
69
hmmm, i thot Eddie was doing his Nutty Professor Buddy Love bit
Dec 26th 2006
48
Jimmy got Soul!
Dec 26th 2006
50
dropping his pants was Marvin too
Dec 26th 2006
52
      that was one of my two favorite eddie parts. that and...
Dec 26th 2006
59
good, not great
Dec 26th 2006
51
exactly
Dec 26th 2006
56
      None of them are oscar-worthy actors, well the girls aren't...
Dec 26th 2006
58
      Jennifer Hudson SONNED Halle Berry in Monsters Ball
Dec 27th 2006
60
           lmao
Dec 27th 2006
61
                Halle DID NOT deserve that Oscar....
Dec 27th 2006
64
                RE: lmao
Dec 27th 2006
65
                     Well, you're entitled to your opinion.
Dec 27th 2006
66
                     WRONG!!!!!!
Dec 28th 2006
74
                          Well done.
Jan 09th 2007
115
      I said the same thing about "Chicago", only "speaking/acting" and
Dec 27th 2006
68
Liked it a lot
Dec 26th 2006
54
i was disappointed
Dec 26th 2006
55
luvlee's thoughts on the Blk Gay Superbowl
Dec 27th 2006
62
True, but my theatre was 95% white.
Dec 28th 2006
71
TOP 10 PLEASANT SURPRISE MOVIE VIEWINGS OF MY LIFE.
Dec 27th 2006
63
#3 on Christmas Day
Dec 27th 2006
70
"Jimmy Got SOOOOOOOUL!!!!!"
Dec 28th 2006
72
I ordered one of the road show programs on eBay as my
Dec 28th 2006
73
RE: The Official PTP "Dreamgirls" Post
Dec 28th 2006
75
GARBAGE!!!
Dec 29th 2006
76
      how was apocolypto
Dec 30th 2006
78
I LOVED Jennifer Hudson. Loved loved loved the big song.
Dec 29th 2006
77
I heart this movie aka BEYONCE is so damn sexy!
Dec 30th 2006
79
She was lookin VERY fine. That last outfit? Lord have mercy.
Dec 30th 2006
81
      I preferred early Beyonce. Her plain Jane steeze...........BONG!
Dec 30th 2006
82
           when she left the note on her mom's couch
Dec 30th 2006
83
just saw it...i loved it.
Dec 30th 2006
80
Greeat Movie
Dec 30th 2006
84
well done
Dec 31st 2006
85
so...financially speaking, is this movie a flop?
Jan 01st 2007
86
This movie is doing VERY well.
Jan 01st 2007
87
On: The Music in "Dreamgirls"
Jan 01st 2007
88
RE: On: The Music in "Dreamgirls"
Jan 23rd 2007
167
Wow. They really got it right.
Jan 02nd 2007
89
Please Explain This To Me
Jan 02nd 2007
90
it's apparently strategic, so Hudson has
Jan 02nd 2007
91
      RE: it's apparently strategic, so Hudson has
Jan 02nd 2007
92
           It's one great big media conspiracy.
Jan 02nd 2007
93
                LOL.
Jan 02nd 2007
94
really enjoyed it
Jan 02nd 2007
95
Trust me when I say it's less "Muzak" than the Broadway version.
Jan 03rd 2007
98
Fiya review
Jan 03rd 2007
96
RE: Fiya review
Jan 03rd 2007
97
      2:05
Jan 03rd 2007
99
      Dreamgirls...The Memphis Experience (spoilers)
Jan 03rd 2007
100
           Yes she was. Fantasia didn't make the cut.
Jan 03rd 2007
103
           RE: Dreamgirls...The Memphis Experience (spoilers)
Jan 08th 2007
110
           she SURE DID look like margaret avery!!!!
Jan 09th 2007
116
                Fantasia would have sucked though...
Jan 16th 2007
146
Critic Pimp Slaps Dream Girls
Jan 03rd 2007
101
I remember reading this review.
Jan 03rd 2007
102
RE: What a turd.
Jan 09th 2007
118
      actually, I find "Dreamgirls" to be a showpiece for Black pride.
Jan 09th 2007
119
           RE: actually, I find "Dreamgirls" to be a showpiece for Black pride.
Jan 11th 2007
131
                That's not really an over analysis. That's what hit me
Jan 12th 2007
134
And now: film-geek talk on the adaptation and the film's Oscar chances.
Jan 03rd 2007
104
RE: And now: film-geek talk on the adaptation and the film's Oscar chanc...
Jan 05th 2007
106
      RE: And now: film-geek talk on the adaptation and the film's Oscar chanc...
Jan 05th 2007
107
RE: Outstanding!
Jan 04th 2007
105
Saw this a 2nd time. Can't stop listening to the sndtk.
Jan 08th 2007
109
i have seen it 3x now.
Jan 08th 2007
111
I saw this movie over the weekend and
Jan 08th 2007
112
RE: I saw this movie over the weekend and
Jan 08th 2007
113
      Well, there are always naysayers, no matter what
Jan 09th 2007
114
           Naw...not really...
Jan 09th 2007
120
Okay, this is the first time I've ever followed the Oscar race
Jan 09th 2007
117
One "plot hole" and you're ready to bail, eh? lol j/k
Jan 09th 2007
121
the p**g**** thing isn't a plot hole; they explained it to me.
Jan 10th 2007
122
what were your plothole issues & how did th ey explain them to you?
Jan 13th 2007
138
      *spoilers*
Jan 14th 2007
141
Forgot to add Children of Men
Jan 12th 2007
133
After seeing it a second time, I disagree. It's a Top 5 of the year.
Jan 13th 2007
135
      I agree that it was better the second time I saw it
Jan 13th 2007
137
thumbs up.
Jan 14th 2007
139
you should check out these books if you get a chance:
Jan 14th 2007
140
Having seen this for the 2nd time, I must say its an experience....
Jan 14th 2007
142
I agree with most of this, except for two points:
Jan 15th 2007
143
This version of Dreamgirls is "The Wiz" of our generation
Jan 16th 2007
145
Jimmy Got SOUL!
Jan 15th 2007
144
Diana Ross on "Dreamgirls: "Maybe I should go see it with my lawyer."
Jan 16th 2007
147
Wait a minute - they hand out Oscars based upon GG speeches!?!
Jan 17th 2007
148
wtf?
Jan 17th 2007
149
I wish I saw this in a crowded theater.
Jan 20th 2007
151
Dreamgirls revisited; 2nd Thoughts...
Jan 21st 2007
152
??????
Jan 21st 2007
153
So I assume that...
Jan 21st 2007
154
      Well...
Jan 21st 2007
155
           I think this is our main point of difference in opinion
Jan 21st 2007
156
                Not quite...
Jan 21st 2007
157
                     I think we primarily disagree on what holds true for the future
Jan 21st 2007
159
                          Eh...
Jan 21st 2007
161
RE: Dreamgirls revisited; 2nd Thoughts...
Jan 21st 2007
158
      Yeah, well I guess I was...
Jan 21st 2007
160
           But Deena saved her musical career in the end
Jan 21st 2007
162
                Yeah, well I think...
Jan 21st 2007
163
                     yeah, in real life, Deena's wig woulda been snatched
Jan 21st 2007
164
Video clips fro mthe post-Golden Globe interviews
Jan 22nd 2007
165
Longo, why you set us adrift, man?
Jan 22nd 2007
166
:(
Jan 24th 2007
168
Effie White has a greater enemy than Curtis Taylor: PHOTOSHOP.
Mar 21st 2007
169
hilarious.
Mar 21st 2007
170

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