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Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
A feature film about the late musical icon, Whitney Houston. Naomi Ackie stars as Whitney Houston in the musical biopic, which is based on the epic life and music of the iconic singer. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Academy Award Nominee Anthony McCarten, the film will take audiences on an emotional, energetic journey through Houston's career and music.
A feature film about the late musical icon, Whitney Houston.
Series
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
Are you ready to rock with Dora? Fantastico! Because it's time to sing, dance, and explore in three exciting adventures! When Benny forgets to send his Sing-along Party invitations, Dora and Boots need your help bringing their microphone to Benny's Barn so they can call their friends to join them at the rockin' fiesta! Cross the Noisy River, pass the Rumble Rocks, and then join Dora in her special pop-star outfit to sing a special song with all her...
Author
Publisher
Video Artists International
Language
English
Description
Infamous. Sad. Bizarre. Incomprehensible. All these words (and more) apply to a club woman of the first half of the twentieth century who firmly thought she was a great singer: Florence Foster Jenkins. Ask any classical singer and they will know who she was and will have heard -only once most likely- at least one of her recordings, something one cannot say about all singers. Until now, very little was known about her, her life, her wealth, her loves...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version; fortieth anniversary edition.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
As Nazism takes over Austria, a governess and a widowed father fall in love and escape the country with his large family of musically-talented children.
6) Judy
Publisher
Lionsgate
Language
English
Description
Thirty years after rising to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. While preparing for the shows, Garland battles with management, reminisces with friends and adoring fans, and embarks on a whirlwind romance with soon-to-be fifth husband Mickey Deans, all while bravely struggling to overcome intensifying anxiety and physical decline.
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
They are the voices behind the greatest rock, pop and R&B hits of all time, but no one knows their names. Now, in this award-winning documentary, director Morgan Neville shines the spotlight on the untold stories of such legendary background singers as Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill, and more.
8) Dreamgirls
Publisher
DreamWorks Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early.
9) Amy
Publisher
Lionsgate
Language
English
Description
The incredible story of six-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse - in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archival footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving, and vital film shines a light on our culture and the world we live in today.
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
There's a new kid in town, and he might just be more popular than Hannah Montana! Not only is Jake Ryan a total hottie, he's also a famous actor and the star of his own TV series. While "Miley" tries to keep her superstar identity, not to mention her secret crush on Jake under wraps at school, "Hannah" winds up guest starring on his show. As usual, her friends and family come to the rescue, but not before she makes her way through all sorts of adventures...
11) A star is born
Publisher
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers and falls in love with struggling artist Ally. She has given up on her dream to become a successful singer, until she meets Jack, who immediately sees her natural talent. This is the raw and passionate tale of Jack and Ally, two artistic souls coming together, on stage and in life. Theirs is a complex journey through the beauty and the heartbreak of a relationship struggling to survive.
12) Rocketman
Publisher
Paramount
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
An epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John's breakthrough years. Set to the star's most beloved songs, the film shows how a shy, small-town English boy becomes one of the most iconic figures in rock & roll.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Edition
Widescreen edition.
Language
English
Description
A disfigured musical genius haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, waging a reign of terror over its occupants. When he falls in love with Christine, the Phantom devotes himself to creating a new star for the Opera, exerting a strange sense of control over the young soprano as he nurtures her extraordinary talents.
14) I saw the light
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
The story of the legendary country western singer Hank Williams, who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The film chronicles his meteoric rise to fame and its ultimately tragic effect on his health and personal life.
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Kat Emerson could use a Christmas miracle! The aspiring singer-songwriter has big dreams and bigger problems. Her vain stepmother forces her to be a singing elf at billionaire Terrence Wintergarden's Santa Land, but the job has one bright spot: Nick, the handsome new Santa. As the Wintergarden Christmas Gala approaches, Kat's stepmother and stepsisters are determined to keep her from going. Could an attentive dog, a BFF and a sprinkling of holiday...
Publisher
Paramount
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
A New York socialite who dreams of becoming a great opera singer. While the voice she hears in her head is beautiful, to everyone else it is hilariously awful. Her husband and biggest fan, St. Clair Bayfield is determined to protect his beloved Florence from the truth. But when Florence stages a huge concert at Carnegie Hall, he faces his greatest challenge to make sure her performance is a rousing success.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Language
English
Description
"Paris, 1910. Panic sweeps the city as floodwaters rise and a monster is on the loose! Meanwhile a wacky inventor, his camera-crazy best friend, and a madcap monkey are on a mission to protect the beast, Franc, as he holds a rare and special talent. With the help of the beautiful but feisty singer Lucille, the team harbors the monster to keep him from the ghastly wannabe Mayor, Commissioner Maynott"--Container.
19) Nina
Publisher
RLJ Entertainment
Edition
[DVD version]
Language
English
Description
Singer-songwriter and civil rights activist, Nina Simone appeared to have it all. Her struggle to balance music, family and politics ended up leaving her alone and in terrible debt. That is, until she met Clifton Henderson, who helped the high priestess of soul rediscover meaning in her life and her music.
20) El Mariachi
Publisher
DVD Video
Edition
Widescreen version; special edition.
Language
Español
Description
All he wants is to be a mariachi, like his father, his grandfather and his great grandfather before him. But the town he thinks will bring him luck brings only a curse--of deadly mistaken identity. Forced to trade his guitar for a gun, the mariachi is playing for his life.
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