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Film: Interviews with guests at 'Dreamgirls' premiere; Bill Condon (Director of 'Dreamgirls') interview SOT - (Asked how difficult it is to take a stage production and turn it into a film) It's a challenge / This story works because it is about performers / It was incredible working with Beyonce / She is the hardest working person / People will be amazed by what a good actress she is / Looking forward to Oscars Bill Condon second interview SOT - Just see what happens about Oscars / If it includes us then that would be really exciting / Did well at Globes / To watch Beyonce grow as an actress was amazing / Story works on film because about music and how whole world changed in sixties and seventies Rose speaking to press (not heard) Anika Noni Rose (Actress, plays Lorrell Robinson in 'Dreamgirls') interview SOT - My character is Lorrell Robinson / She is someone who really loves what she does / She is a little ditzy / It was fine learning the songs / I am a broadway kid / This is what I do / We were really lucky / We really enjoyed each other / Usually took us about an hour in makeup / Costumes were phenomenal / Oscars haven't been on my mind / Ultimately we made something we loved to make / First time in London / Think I will go and harass the guards / Beyonce is in the middle of touring so I don't think I will see her much while I am here Anika Noni Rose speaking to press SOT - I think 'Dreamgirls' is about passion and overcoming odds Sir Ian McKellen (Actor) interview SOT - I have already seen the film / It's fantastic / I saw the stage show on Broadway / Didn't think they could bring it off as a film but they have / Who can say if it will do well at the Oscars / Beyonce fan now I have seen this movie / Eddie Murphy is sensational in the film / (Asked what he is doing next) Have you heard of that (holding up copy of 'King Lear') / I'm rehearsing that for the Royal Shakespeare Company / Taking it round the world / Opens in March / You never know w...