Andre Benjamin, left, Terrence Howard, center, and Big Boi pose for a photo at the premiere of their new film "Idlewild," Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in New York. All three men appear in the film, which is a musical set in the prohibition era in the American South.
Singer and dancer Ben Vereen poses with Liza Minnelli at the world premiere of his new movie "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in New York.
Actress Paula Patton shows off her gown on the red carpet at the world premiere of her new movie "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in New York. The movie opens Aug. 25.
Singer Patti LaBelle, who is now appearing in "Sweeney Todd" on Broadway arrives for the world premiere of her new movie "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in New York.
Actress Susie Castillo arrives for the world premiere of the new movie "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in New York. The premiere benefitted the Hinton Battle theater laboratory.
Legendary singer Liza Minnelli poses with cast members from the new movie "Idlewild" at the film's world premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York Aug. 21, 2006. From left to right are Macy Gray, Ben Vereen, Minnelli, Andre Benjamin and Big Boi. Minelli is the only person pictured who is not a cast member in the film.
Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard arrives for the world premiere of his new movie "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in New York. In the movie, the 'Hustle and Flow" star plays the second-in-command of a crime family.
Director Bryan Barber arrives for the world premiere of his new movie "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in New York. Barber, who directed OutKast's videos for "Hey Ya!" and "The Way You Move," also wrote the screenplay.
Actor/rapper Andre (Andre 3000) Benjamin attends Universal Pictures & HBO Films premiere of "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre Aug. 21, 2006, in New York. One half of the musical duo OutKast, Benjamin previously acted in "Be Cool" and "Four Brothers."
Actress Paula Patton poses at the world premiere of her new movie "Idlewild" at New York's Ziegfeld Theatre, Monday, Aug. 21, 2006. She plays a nightclub singer in a small Georgia town with her sights set on the big city.
Actor Terrence Howard poses for photographers on the red carpet at the world premiere of his new movie "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Monday, Aug. 21, 2006. He recently made Esquire magazine's list of best-dressed men.
Recording artist/actress Macy Gray attends the premiere in New York of "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre Aug. 21, 2006. Gray plays a nightclub singer in the movie.
Tony winner and recording artist LaChanze attends Universal Pictures & HBO Films premiere of "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre Aug. 21, 2006 in New York. The singer won a Tony for her role in "The Color Purple."
Actress Phylicia Rashad arrives for world premiere of the new movie "Idlewild" at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in New York.
Paula Patton, left, and Terrence Howard pose for a photograph at the premiere of the film "Idlewild," Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in New York. The pair appear in the film, a musical set in the prohibition era in the American South.