Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Lifetime's found its next classic '80s movie to remake. The network has announced plans for a contemporary re-imagining of Beaches set to premiere in 2017, E! News has confirmed. The remake will star Idina Menzel , who will be stepping into Bette Midler 's shoes to sing the film's iconic song, "Wind Beneath My Wings." Beaches tells the story of two young girls who have a serendipitous meeting on the Venice boardwalk that kickstarts an unexpected and lifelong friendship. CC (Menzel) is an aspiring singer trying to make it in LA until a director gives her her first big shot.