At this point itâs almost boring to question bewildering remakes, simply because there have been so many of them. Nevertheless, here we are: Lifetime is remaking the 1988 tear-jerking classic Beaches, starring Idina Menzel. Hm.
So says Entertainment Weekly:
The Frozen singer has signed onto Lifetimeâs remake of the 1988 Beaches that starred Bette Midler and featured her classic tune, âWind Beneath My Wings,â EW has learned. Menzel will take over Midlerâs role of CC, an aspiring singer who develops a lifelong friendship with a rich girl named Hillary at the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the new version, however, the pals connect at the Venice boardwalk in Los Angeles.
Hmmm....
Love âLet It Go,â but stepping into the shoes of Bette Midler circa 1988 is a very bold move.
EW adds that, âThe Lifetime movie is expected to feature new takes on âWind Beneath My Wingsâ and âThe Glory of Loveâ and include several other songs recorded specifically for the movie.â
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Hmmmmmmmmmm................