Uuhm.... as much as I like her, she has some major shoes to fill. The previous films are engrained in cinematic history. Both were played by legends!!!!!!! Judy Garland - and the one and only, legend of legends, BARBRA STREISAND!!!!!!!!! Beyonce has to prove herself, because she is nowhere near the level of accomplishment of Barbra Streisand who had been a bonafide all around entertainer star with her very first film. Already at age 28 Streisand won all the major awards and is known as the "Grand Slam" of accomplishment in entertainment: Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Grammy, Golden Globe, Peabody, Cable Ace etc etc etc = All awarded to Barbra Streisand right off the bat for her work! Beyonce needs to seriously WORK and improve her acting skills tremendously for this to be a success. A good singer she is indeed. But a serious dramatic actress in the same legendary status as BARBRA STREISAND and JUDY GARLAND? i think not! Here's hoping Mr. Eastwood can make this work!