You may have noticed I’m more than just a little bit excited about the new live action Beauty and the Beast that Disney is making.
We’ve talked about it here, and here, and even here!
Last night, a new Beauty and the Beast trailer was released and it has something we have ALL been waiting for… SINGING. Emma Watson, as Belle sings through the entire trailer and it is nothing short of magical.
I have been hoping this film would be a full-on musical, but this confirms it, and just leaves us counting down the days until it is released on March 17th!
The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic “Beauty and the Beast,” a stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within. The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, the wardrobe; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; Hattie Morahan as the enchantress; and Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.
Directed by Bill Condon based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers. Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated film, provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice. “Beauty and the Beast” will be released in U.S. theaters on March 17, 2017.
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Wilson says
Have you seen the latest rendition of Beauty and the Beast? It’s stunning! From the gorgeous sets, to the amazing musical numbers, this movie is a feast for the eyes and the ears. And, of course, we can’t forget about the stellar performances by the cast – especially Emma Watson as Belle. She brings such a fierce independence and intelligence to the character, while still maintaining the loveable charm that we all know and love from the classic story. It’s amazing to see how this tale has continued to captivate audiences for generations, and this new adaptation is no exception. Whether you’re a longtime fan, or just discovering the magic of Beauty and the Beast https://www.emmawatson.net/beauty-and-the-beast/ for the first time, you won’t be disappointed.