Best and worst movie remakes the new film stars idina menzel. Lifetime viewers have been anticipating its arrival for months, and the exciting new cast has definitely created a buzz. Idina menzel is headed for the beach with lifetime. The lifetime beaches is a reduction of the original smaller emotions, smaller performances, fewer songs, shorter running time about 87 minutes versus 123 and while that could have been an. Actress nia long on the lifetime remake of beaches video. Jul 28, 2016 garry marshalls 1988 classic beaches is getting a small screen remake, courtesy of lifetime, with idina menzel signing on to take over bette midlers role of cc, an aspiring singer who. Beaches movie remake starring idina menzel greenlighted. Beaches is a 2017 american television drama film directed by allison anders and written by bart baker and nikole beckwith. I was introduced to beaches in the early 90s when i was or 14 years old and fell in love with bette midler and the movie.
Lifetime has yet to find its new hillary, who goes on to become a successful lawyer. The network has announced plans for a contemporary reimagining of beaches set to premiere. Beaches movie remake starring idina menzel greenlighted by. If youve never seen the 1988 movie beaches, you just might like the tvmovie remake saturday, 6, 9 and 11 p. Get out a tissue no, the whole box because the trailer for lifetimes beaches remake is here, and it will bring out all the tears the remake of the 1988 movie stars idina menzel as cc. Get out a tissue no, the whole box because the trailer for lifetime s beaches remake is here, and it will bring out all the tears the remake of the 1988 movie stars idina menzel as cc. Jul 28, 2016 barbara hershey played hillary in the original movie. Beaches soundtrack from the lifetime original movie licensed to youtube by. First time i saw beaches was during the premiere on lifetime in january 2017, one of the reasons why remakes are made is to introduce a new generation to a popular film with a new spin on it. Beaches, starring idina menzel frozen and nia long the best man holiday and airing saturday on lifetime, is the rare case of a remake that might actually do just that. But thats exactly whats being attempted with lifetimes beaches remake, so if fans of the original 1988 film are worried, its completely understandable. Lifetime has greenlighted a contemporary remake of the 1988 feature beaches, toplined by broadway and frozen star idina menzel. Lifetimes found its next classic 80s movie to remake.
Idina menzel and nia longs new movie airs this weekend on lifetime. The network has announced plans for a contemporary reimagining of beaches set to premiere in 2017, e. Jul 28, 2016 lifetime s found its next classic 80s movie to remake. Nov 29, 2016 the 1988 classic beaches is the perfect movie for when you need to curl up with a blanket for a good cry. Long will play hillary, the role originated by barbara hershey in the 1988 o. Aug 16, 2016 lifetime is giving idina menzel a partner in crime its planned beaches remake, as the network announced tuesday it has cast actress nia long in one of the the upcoming tv movies lead roles. Lifetime released the first trailer for its remake of weepy 80s classic beaches on monday, november 28 photos. It was directed by garry marshall, and stars bette midler, barbara hershey, mayim bialik, john heard, james read, spalding gray, and lainie kazan. And now, the movie is getting a modern update, just in case you needed an excuse to belt.
Lifetimes beaches remake trailer will make you ugly cry. Courtesy of lifetime few films are guaranteed to bring the waterworks as easily as beaches. Jan 18, 2017 idina menzel and nia longs new movie airs this weekend on lifetime. Beaches tv movie 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Lifetime has released its first trailer for the tv revival of beaches, which will star idina menzel and nia long menzel plays the role of c. Lifetime is giving idina menzel a partner in crime its planned beaches remake, as the network announced tuesday it has cast actress nia long. Nia long has been cast in lifetimes remake of 80s tearjerker beaches, variety has confirmed. With the reboot coming to lifetime, a network known for its rippedfromtheheadlines movies, fans may be wondering if beaches is based on a true story, or. The network announced in august that it was remaking the classic 1988 garry. Beaches will always be my forever favorite movie for the rest of my life. Beaches movie remake trailer released by lifetime video. In this contemporary remake, beaches follows the serendipitous meeting of two young girls on the venice boardwalk, who, though worlds apart in lifestyle, embark on. Editors notes idina menzel gives voice to the contemporary remake. Menzel plays the midler role, cc bloom, the singer who struggles with lounge gigs before finally becoming a huge star, while long plays. Beaches soundtrack from the lifetime original movie ep idina menzel soundtrack 2017 play shuffle. Beaches is coming to the lifetime channel this weekend.
The 1988 movie beaches starred bette midler and barbara hershey in a tearjerking story of a lifelong friendship. Lifetime s remake of the classic 1988 tearjerker beaches aired saturday and there were some things from the original film that were left on the cutting room floor. Jul 28, 2016 lifetime s beaches remake is slated to debut in 2017. Starring idina menzel and nia long, check the first official lifetime trailer thats sure to have you reaching for the. Jan, 2017 beaches soundtrack from the lifetime original movie ep. Jan 22, 2017 with the reboot coming to lifetime, a network known for its rippedfromtheheadlines movies, fans may be wondering if beaches is based on a true story, or if the 1988 script was a pure work of. It features new takes on the classic songs wind beneath my wings and the glory of love and includes several other songs recorded specifically for the movie. Bette is so phenomenal in this movie, and the friendship bette and barbara hershey is so beautiful, heartwarming, and geninue. She talks about the challenge doing a revamp of a blockbuster and how she made the role her own. The frozen and rent favorite has been tapped to take on bette midlers role in a tv movie remake of 1988s beaches, the hollywood reporter has. I spent all of lifetime s muchohyped beaches remake weeping inwardly about how it was like the cliff notes version of the original but then i ugly cried through. Idina menzel wind beneath my wings official music video. Lifetime has remade and updated the story with idina menzel and nia long in.
A garry marshall film classic is coming to the small screen. The film premiered on lifetime on january 21, 2017. Watch the first trailer for lifetimes remake of beaches. Beaches soundtrack from the lifetime original movie ep. Lifetimes beaches remake is slated to debut in 2017.
Lifetime is remaking beloved 80s tearjerker beaches with idina menzel set to star, variety has confirmed. Beaches soundtrack from the lifetime original movie. Lifetimes adaptation doesnt make enough waves to justify a remake the talents of director allison anders and stars idina menzel and nia long were given short shrift in. Beaches in lifetime movie hillary character changed to. If you have seen the original and you watch the remake, youll probably think to yourself why. Lifetime released the first trailer for its new original movie beaches, and its definitely a tearjerker. The two stars take on the iconic roles made famous by bette midler and barbara hershey. Watch the first trailer for lifetimes beaches remake. I am still happy about lifetime making a beaches movie remake, but the first beaches movie trailer has been released and it definitely is warming me up to the idea. I spent all of lifetimes muchohyped beaches remake weeping inwardly about how it was like the cliff notes version of the original but then i. The new lifetime movie is a remake from the 1988 movie by the same name, which starred bette midler and barbara hershey.
Idina menzel to star in beaches tv movie for lifetime. Lifetime has remade beaches for the modern era, keeping the plot and characters pretty much the same but putting a more contemporary spin on it. The frozen and rent favorite has been tapped to take on bette midlers role in a tv movie remake of. Jan 21, 2017 the legendary movie beaches has been redone with a lifetime movie remake, starring idina menzel and nia long. Nov 29, 2016 lifetime has released the first trailer for its tv revival of beaches the smallscreen remake of the weepy 1988 classic starring bette midler and barbara hershey as lifelong friends features. And now, the movie is getting a modern update, just in case you needed an excuse to belt wind beneath my wings over and over again. The tvmovie remake starring idina menzel and nia long will air saturday, jan. Theres something obvious about the cable channel that targets female tv viewers wanting to get its hands on an icon in the history of movies. The first trailer for the lifetime remake of beaches will make you sob. Idina menzel to play bette midlers role in lifetime.
Lifetime releases first trailer for beaches remake. Frozen and rent star idina menzel will step into the role made famous by midler and the tv movie will feature new takes on. Garry marshalls 1988 classic beaches is getting a small screen remake, courtesy of lifetime, with idina menzel signing on to take over bette midlers role of cc, an aspiring singer who. Beaches also known as forever friends is a 1988 american comedydrama film adapted by mary agnes donoghue from the iris rainer dart novel of the same name. Nov 29, 2016 lifetime has released its first trailer for the tv revival of beaches, which will star idina menzel and nia long menzel plays the role of c. Jan 20, 2017 if youve never seen the 1988 movie beaches, you just might like the tvmovie remake saturday, 6, 9 and 11 p. So as you watch this first trailer for lifetimes upcoming remake of the 1988 movie beaches. The 1988 film staring bette midler and barbara hershey as two friends from different backgrounds is a. Idina menzel and nia long will make you cry in first lifetime trailer. Video beaches trailer see idina menzel and nia long. Lifetime has released the first trailer for its tv revival of beaches the smallscreen remake of the weepy 1988 classic starring bette midler and. She will play the role of cc, originated by bette midler in the. Beaches lifetime remake doesnt achieve liftoff cnn. The remake follows the serendipitous meeting of two youngsters on the.
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