Disney is going there again and this time it is with the classic tale Beauty and the Beast. In just two short years the story of Belle and her prince will be kicking it Cinderella style.
Disney will release Beauty and the Beast in 3D on March 17, 2017. The beloved tale will be retold for the big screen with a modern live-action lens and the help of transformative CG magic. Emma Watson, of Harry Potter fame and Dan Stevens will star as Belle and the Beast/Prince respectively with Luke Evans in the role of Gaston. Emma Thompson has joined the cast as Mrs. Potts and Kevin Kline as Belle’s father, Maurice.
Eight-time Oscar-winner Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards for the 1991 animated classic, will score the film, which will feature new recordings of the original songs in addition to several new songs written by Menken and Sir Tim Rice. Bill Condon will direct from a script by Stephen Chbosky, and the film will be produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. Production begins in May at Shepperton Studios in London.
I am as excited for this live action movie of Beauty and the Beast as I was for Cinderella, but I am curious to see how they bring the Beast to life in a realistic way. Only time will tell.
Do you have a favorite character in Beauty and the Beast? I think mine would have to be the loveable Chip. 🙂
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Suz
ooooh another great Disney movie recreated! Can’t wait!! My girl is all about Disney, princesses in particular!
I just love how true to life these movies are Laurie. They make you feel like anyone can be a princess!
I’m so excited about this! My eldest daughter loved this animated movie so much!
It is a great story for sure Anne. I am looking forward to how they create the Beast!
We love Disney movies and glad they are coming out with another one. My great granddaughter will love seeing this.
The count down is on for us too!
Wow I had no idea this was happening! So excited 🙂
It’s gonna be a good one!
This sounds like another great movie from Disney. I love the fact that it’s going to be in 3D too, that makes it seem even more real 🙂
I love Disney movie,never have i ever been disappointed!