Movie will be directed and produced by the Oscar winner.

Beyonce Knowles is headed back to the big screen and into the familiar territory of playing an aspiring singer-turned-superstar. According to Deadline, Knowles will star in a remake of "A Star Is Born," to be directed and produced by Oscar winner Clint Eastwood for Warner Bros.

The remake will be the fourth telling of the "A Star Is Born" tale, the most memorable in recent years being the 1976 version with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson as star-crossed lovers of sorts. It is also worth mentioning that the producers of that film, Billy Gerber and Jon Peters, are also attached to this new project. It is said to be a full-on musical with production set to begin sometime in the fall.

Naturally, the plot details are under wraps, but the original story revolves around an aspiring singer who meets and falls in love with a troubled, failing former star who helps get the young ingénue her big break in the business.

No announcements have been made with regard to the male lead, but the report mentioned that major names like Will Smith, Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Hamm have been floated around.

It's definitely an interesting step for Knowles but not necessarily a surprise, given the fact that the majority of her film roles have been as singers ("Cadillac Records," "Dreamgirls," "The Fighting Temptations"). While many thought "Dreamgirls" would bring awards recognition for Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson's supporting role ended up garnering the most attention. With Oscar fave Eastwood at the helm of this new project, Knowles could be in line for some hardware yet.

http://www.mtv.com/news/a...make.jhtml

If Clint was going to remake Any Which Way But Loose and have Beyonce' play the bare knuckle brawler lead character Philo (or Phyllis in her case), I'd go to see that.

Armageddon is upon us. Hold on to your wigs.

Uhhh, I'll pass... After seeing Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand belt it out in that role...don't think I could swallow Beyonce in it...even with Clint directing... Couldn't he find someone better?!

Sorry I'm not a big fan of Beyonce's acting ability. 'A Star Is Born' is a great classic. Judy Garland and Babara Streisand were exceptional in that role. Beyonce will ruin it but she has a fanbase that people will come out to see the film. Singing and dancing maybe her forte but acting?? SMH

wtf is Clint Eastwood doing wasting his time re-making "A Star Is Born"

surely the man is not long for this world and I wish he wouldn't waste his talent with this, since it may very well be the last movie he directs.

I am so sick of Beyonce being shoved down our throats. My goodness I suppose it will never end.

make it stop......

MAKE. IT. STOP!

Can Beyonce beat this?!"

purplethunder3121 said:

Can Beyonce beat this?!"

I'm sure her fans/stans think so.

Ooo...another movie I'm not going to see.

Wow...Beyonce is doing a movie in which she plays a singer!!!

That's never been done before

She plays the same role in almost every film she makes.

So sick of all these stupid remakes!! Let people see the originals-they're always better.

purplethunder3121 said:

Can Beyonce beat this?!"

Jennifer Hudson too black for the role....?

that's holywood! ....in 2011:-? so much for Obama's change...

I guess Clint has gone senile.

i've had enuf of the whole "Beyonce" brigade.

make it stop pleeeeaaaassseee

I doubt she'll top Judy or Barbra's for that matter:

::Cues The Yonce's "This is the role I was born to play" quote::

"A Star Is Born" has got to be the most remade film in hollywood. Not counting the many films that have the same story but a different title.

Harlepolis said:

::Cues The Yonce's "This is the role I was born to play" quote::

"A Star Is Born" has got to be the most remade film in hollywood. Not counting the many films that have the same story but a different title.

I thought it was Scrooge aka A Christmas Carol. Not only are there many movies of it, the plot has been used in a lot of TV shows and cartoons.

Harlepolis said:

::Cues The Yonce's "This is the role I was born to play" quote::

"A Star Is Born" has got to be the most remade film in hollywood. Not counting the many films that have the same story but a different title.

I believe it was made a total of three times though (1932, 1954, 1976). lol

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Timmy84 said:

Harlepolis said:

::Cues The Yonce's "This is the role I was born to play" quote::

"A Star Is Born" has got to be the most remade film in hollywood. Not counting the many films that have the same story but a different title.

I believe it was made a total of three times though (1932, 1954, 1976). lol

Harlepolis said:

Timmy84 said:

I believe it was made a total of three times though (1932, 1954, 1976). lol

I've seen all three so add me to the list!

oh god...

Doesn't this old coot know he can't tap Jay Z's property??

On the otherhand....this might turn out to be a better version of Dreamgirls. Bey Bey you're gonna get your Oscar after all girl....just hang tight!

HotGritz said:

Doesn't this old coot know he can't tap Jay Z's property??

Rowdy Yates says "Make My Day...".

Do you feel lucky? Well do ya punk?

Unholyalliance said:

Ooo...another movie I'm not going to see.

JackieBlue said:

I guess Clint has gone senile.