How to put MacBook Pro display to sleep while watching DVD on 2nd Display

Not sure if this is answered elsewhere, but I have a MacBook Pro with a second larger display attached thru DVI. As I watch DVDs on the external display, I would like to darken out the MacBook Pro screen so it is not distracting while watching the movie. I seemingly can't put only the MacBook display to sleep - both displays goto sleep. I can't close the MacBook either. Any suggestions. Thanks.

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Serial Number:          D86130402XDDGDLA1
Manufacturer:          SMP
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Pack Lot Code:          0
PCB Lot Code:          0
Firmware Version:          406
Hardware Revision:          2
Cell Revision:          158
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Fully Charged:          Yes
Charging:          No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh):          6694
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Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          10
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Wake on LAN:          Yes
Current Power Source:          Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:          Yes
GPUSwitch:          2
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