<P> Talks of a remake of A Star Is Born began in 2011, with Clint Eastwood attached to direct and Beyoncé set to star . The film was in development hell for several years with various actors approached to co-star, including Christian Bale, Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Smith, and Tom Cruise . In March 2016, Cooper signed on to star and direct, and Lady Gaga joined the cast in August 2016 . Principal photography began at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2017 . </P> <P> A Star Is Born premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on October 5, 2018, by Warner Bros . The film has grossed over $255 million worldwide and received critical acclaim, with praise for Cooper, Gaga and Elliott's performances and Cooper's direction, as well as the screenplay, cinematography and music . </P> <P> Jackson Maine, a famous country music singer privately battling an alcohol and drug addiction, plays a concert in California . His main support is Bobby, his manager and significantly older half - brother . After the show, Jackson happens upon a drag bar where he witnesses a performance by Ally, a waitress and singer - songwriter . Jackson is amazed by her talent; they spend the night speaking to each other, where Ally discloses to him the troubles she has faced in pursuing a professional music career . </P> <P> Jackson invites Ally to his next show . Despite her initial refusal she attends and, with Jackson's encouragement, sings on stage with him . Jackson invites Ally to go on tour with him, and they form a romantic relationship . In Arizona, Ally and Jackson visit the ranch where Jackson grew up and where his father is buried, only to discover that Bobby sold the land . Angered at his betrayal, Jackson punches Bobby, who subsequently quits as his manager . Before doing so, Bobby reveals that he did inform Jackson about the sale, but the latter was too inebriated to notice . </P>

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