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OutKast -- The Movie

Posted Aug 1st 2006 12:35PM by TMZ Staff

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.

Tags: Outkast Idlewild Andre 3000 Big Boi, OutkastIdlewildAndre3000BigBoi

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1. Thats gonna be a Freakie movie!

Posted at 1:04PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Jaclyn

2. Remember Outkast’s video for "The Whole World?" The one set in a three-ring circus? And the video that MTV loved so much "Hey Ya?" Well Bryan Barber the video director of all those shody vids, is in the directors seat for his first on screen 130 minute music video. I would rather sit through a 3 hour stalking emotionless superman movie, then to witness big boi's callous acting.... PASS

Posted at 4:45AM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Etolos

3. 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!!

Posted at 12:49AM on Aug 4th 2006 by Noelle

4. 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

Posted at 7:47PM on Aug 4th 2006 by J Lynn

5. 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

Posted at 9:38PM on Aug 5th 2006 by esther ortiz

6. 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.

Posted at 11:42PM on Aug 5th 2006 by Ducky