A star is born
(DVD) 

Originally released as a motion picture in 1976.

Based on a story by William Wellman and Robert Carson.

Special features: Commentary by Barbra Streisand; additional scenes; wardrobe tests, trailer gallery.

Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson.

Rock star John Norman Howard has noticed that his career has begun to decline. Too many years of concerts, bad managers and life on the road have made him cynical. Then he meets the innocent, pure and very talented singer Esther Hoffman. John shows Esther the way to stardom while forsaking his own career. As they fall in love, her success only makes his decline even more apparent.

MPAA rating: R.

DVD, region 1, widescreen (matted, enhanced) presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital mono, dual-layer.

Dialogue in English (Dolby surround 5.1) with optional French (Dolby mono.) soundtrack; optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Academy Awards, 1977: Best Music, Original Song (Barbra Streisand, Paul Williams, for the song "Evergreen").

Golden Globes, 1977: Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical ; Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (Kris Kristofferson) ; Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (Barbra Streisand) ; Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Paul Williams, Kenny Ascher) ; Best Original Song - Motion Picture (Barbra Streisand, Paul Williams, for the song "Evergreen").