OutKast -- The Movie

8/1/2006 1:35 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

OutKast -- The Movie

The Who had "Tommy," the Beatles had "A Hard Day's Night" and Britney had "Crossroads." Now, OutKast is hitting the big screen with the first feature film featuring both Andre 3000 and Big Boi -- "Idlewild."

Andre has already played roles in two 2005 films such as "Be Cool" and "Four Brothers," and Big Boi acted in 2006's "ATL." Still, this is the first movie to feature both performers as well as new music by the band.

Why have we had to wait so long? "We didn't have enough Q scores," says Andre, referring to the industry measure of popularity and name-recognition. "I guess our weight wasn't up, you know? Didn't have enough popularity I guess."

Hard to believe, since the break-out hit "Hey Ya!" seemed like the official song of the summer of 2003.

But at least the wait is almost over -- "Idlewild" hits theaters August 25th.

Music, Movies

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Noelle: 2021 days ago

In my opinion I think Outkast will do a fanstastic job on the moive since I'm such a huge fan of Outkat anyway. i'm going to see it cause from the previews it like it will be what's up and you never how it is if you never see it. P.S. the sound track is bumpin!!

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J Lynn: 2020 days ago

I absolutely CANNOT WAIT. I LOVE OUTKAST and have been a DIEHARD fan since day ONE. I think that this movie will be interesting and unique to who they really are. Diversity is the key to life people. Be versatile, appreciate art for what it is...Artist's interpretation of life.

Outkast stay true to who you are. I love you guys and always will.

Jlynn - South Carolina

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esther ortiz: 2019 days ago

I LOVE YOU Andre!!!!...I cant wait till your next movie comes out Ive been waiting for ever it seems.....you go boy!"Shake it like a poloroid picture!!!!! You keep making those good movies for me to watch...GOD BLESS YOU!!!!LOVE YOU!! Esther Ortiz,,,Princeton Texas

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Ducky: 2019 days ago

I believe that Outkast will treat this movie like they do their muisc "off the chain". I got to give it up to Outkast for all their hard work in the music and movies business. God Bless and keep on doing what y'all do.

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Jaclyn: 2023 days ago

Thats gonna be a Freakie movie!

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