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. She will play the role of cc, originated by bette midler in the. 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. And now, the movie is getting a modern update, just in case you needed an excuse to belt. Its a modernday remake of beaches, the classic tearjerker about lifelong best friends the original film was directed by garry marshall and starred bette midler and barbara hershey.
Jan 20, 2017 the 1988 bette midler movie beaches has long been a staple chick flick, or so theyre called, and is considered one of the founding films of the genre. Beaches is a 2017 american television drama film directed by allison anders and written by bart baker and nikole beckwith. Lifetime viewers have been anticipating its arrival for months, and the exciting new cast has definitely created a buzz. 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 in lifetime movie hillary character changed to. The first trailer for the lifetime remake of beaches will make you sob. Jan 20, 2017 if youve never seen the 1988 movie beaches, you just might like the tvmovie remake saturday, 6, 9 and 11 p. 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. Watch the first trailer for lifetimes beaches remake. Lifetime has remade and updated the story with idina menzel and nia long in. Watch the first trailer for lifetimes remake of beaches. The network has announced plans for a contemporary reimagining of beaches set to premiere in 2017, e. Beaches movie remake starring idina menzel greenlighted.
The tvmovie remake starring idina menzel and nia long will air saturday, jan. Beaches soundtrack from the lifetime original movie ep idina menzel soundtrack 2017 play shuffle. Frozen and rent star idina menzel will step into the role made famous by midler and the tv movie will feature new takes on. 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.
She talks about the challenge doing a revamp of a blockbuster and how she made the role her own. The two stars take on the iconic roles made famous by bette midler and barbara hershey. 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. Menzel plays the midler role, cc bloom, the singer who struggles with lounge gigs before finally becoming a huge star, while long plays. The remake follows the serendipitous meeting of two youngsters on the. Lifetimes found its next classic 80s movie to 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.
But thats exactly whats being attempted with lifetimes beaches remake, so if fans of the original 1988 film are worried, its completely understandable. So as you watch this first trailer for lifetimes upcoming remake of the 1988 movie beaches. 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. Lifetime releases first trailer for beaches remake. Video beaches trailer see idina menzel and nia long. Jan 18, 2017 idina menzel and nia longs new movie airs this weekend on lifetime. Idina menzel and nia long will make you cry in first lifetime trailer. The 1988 movie beaches starred bette midler and barbara hershey in a tearjerking story of a lifelong friendship. Frozen and rent star idina menzel will step into the role made famous by midler and the tv movie will feature new takes on the classic songs. Courtesy of lifetime few films are guaranteed to bring the waterworks as easily as beaches. 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. Idina menzel is headed for the beach with lifetime.
Editors notes idina menzel gives voice to the contemporary remake. The legendary movie beaches has been redone with a lifetime movie remake, starring idina menzel and nia long. Actress nia long on the lifetime remake of beaches video. Lifetime released the first trailer for its new original movie beaches, and its definitely a tearjerker. Idina menzel to play bette midlers role in lifetime. Beaches movie remake starring idina menzel greenlighted by. Beaches soundtrack from the lifetime original movie licensed to youtube by. 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 has greenlighted a contemporary remake of the 1988 feature beaches, toplined. Lifetime has released the first trailer for its tv revival of beaches the smallscreen remake of the weepy 1988 classic starring bette midler and. Beaches soundtrack from the lifetime original movie.
Idina menzel wind beneath my wings official music video. Beaches movie remake trailer released by lifetime video. If youve never seen the 1988 movie beaches, you just might like the tvmovie remake saturday, 6, 9 and 11 p. 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. Beaches is a misguided remake of the classic weepie on. Jul 28, 2016 lifetime s beaches remake is slated to debut in 2017. 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.
Beaches is coming to the lifetime channel this weekend. Best and worst movie remakes the new film stars idina menzel. Beaches soundtrack from the lifetime original movie ep. The film premiered on lifetime on january 21, 2017. Jul 28, 2016 idina menzel is headed for the beach with lifetime. 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.
Beaches lifetime remake doesnt achieve liftoff cnn. Jul 28, 2016 a garry marshall film classic is coming to the small screen. Beaches tv movie 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. The 1988 film staring bette midler and barbara hershey as two friends from different backgrounds is a. Jul 28, 2016 lifetime s found its next classic 80s movie to remake.
Lifetime has yet to find its new hillary, who goes on to become a successful lawyer. 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. Lifetime released the first trailer for its remake of weepy 80s classic beaches on monday, november 28 photos. Lifetime is remaking beloved 80s tearjerker beaches with idina menzel set to star, variety has confirmed. 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.
It was directed by garry marshall, and stars bette midler, barbara hershey, mayim bialik, john heard, james read, spalding gray, and lainie kazan. 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. Starring idina menzel and nia long, check the first official lifetime trailer thats sure to have you reaching for the. A garry marshall film classic is coming to the small screen. The beaches movie stars idina menzel and nia long and the trailer features menzel singing wind beneath my wings in the background, which sounds amazing. Nia long has been cast in lifetimes remake of 80s tearjerker beaches, variety has confirmed. The new lifetime movie is a remake from the 1988 movie by the same name, which starred bette midler and barbara hershey.
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. If you have seen the original and you watch the remake, youll probably think to yourself why. Jul 28, 2016 barbara hershey played hillary in the original movie. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Idina menzel to star in beaches tv movie for lifetime. Lifetimes beaches remake trailer will make you ugly cry. Beaches will always be my forever favorite movie for the rest of my life. 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. Jan, 2017 beaches soundtrack from the lifetime original movie ep. Lifetime is giving idina menzel a partner in crime its planned beaches remake, as the network announced tuesday it has cast actress nia long.
Lifetime has greenlighted a contemporary remake of the 1988 feature beaches, toplined by broadway and frozen star idina menzel. Lifetimes beaches remake is slated to debut in 2017. Jan 22, 2017 the movie cast makes the remake look super promising. 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. The frozen singer has signed onto lifetimes remake of the 1988 beaches that starred bette midler and featured her classic tune, wind. The network announced in august that it was remaking the classic 1988 garry. 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. Bette is so phenomenal in this movie, and the friendship bette and barbara hershey is so beautiful, heartwarming, and geninue. 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. 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.
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