The Christmas season means good friends, good food and a bunch of cool new movies! We take a look at some of the newest soundtracks to hit the shelves: Dreamgirls and Charlotte's Web.

Dreamgirls Soundtrack

The movie Dreamgirls is a musical so its success or failure weighs pretty heavily on having a good soundtrack. The near-deafening Oscar buzz surrounding this flick stands as a testament to what a killer soundtrack it has. American Idol's Jennifer Hudson steals both the film and the soundtrack and Beyonce Knowles' consistently delivers the goods, for her part. This is a must-have album for any Dreamgirls fan.

Dreamgirls Soundtrack - Fun Facts

The Dreamgirls movie is based on the Broadway musical of the same name.

The soundtrack has been released two versions: a single-disc standard release and a two-disc deluxe edition.

Beyonce is listed as one of the producers of the Dreamgirls soundtrack.

The song Listen was released as the first official Dreamgirls soundtrack single in October 2006.

Dreamgirls Soundtrack - Hot Tracks

Listen; One Night Only; Love You I Do

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Charlotte's Web Soundtrack

The Charlotte's Web soundtrack successfully seeks to reflect the simple, rustic vibe of the motion picture. Highlights include Sarah McLachlan's Ordinary Miracle, as well as songs from Amy Grant and Billy Ray Cyrus. The original score is fairly quiet and reflective, rather than music to shake your booty to. It's sweet, simple and thoughtful. Just like Wilbur himself.

Charlotte's Web Soundtrack - Fun Facts

Composer Danny Elfman left Spider-Man 3 to work on this film

Ordinary Miracle was written by Glen Ballard and David Stewart of The Eurythmics.

Charlotte's Web composer Danny Elfman is Dharma & Greg star Jenna Elfman's uncle through marriage.

Charlotte's Web Soundtrack - Hot Tracks

I Wonder; I Will be Your Friend; Ordinary Miracle

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