Dec 16, 2022
"Tale as old as time". It might be hard to believe, but it's been 30 years since the Beauty and the Beast animated film came out. To celebrate its anniversary, fans are invited to partake in the festivities by sitting on the couch and watching "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration".
This special will be a hybrid between live action and animation, and it will include exclusive musical performances, breathtaking sets, new costumes, and a starlit cast portraying the beloved characters.
Some of the well-known names include H.E.R., Josh Groban, Martin Short, and Shania Twain. The director behind this commemoration is Jon M. Chu, who has recently directed In the Heights and Crazy Rich Asians.
Singer-songwriter H.E.R. will dive into her first on-screen role as Belle. She will be the first black and Filipino woman to play the Disney princess on screen.
Another singer-songwriter, Josh Groban, is set to play the prince-turned-beast who becomes Belle's romantic interest.
The narrator behind "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration" is none other than West Side Story's Rita Moreno.
This two-hour animated and live-action blended special will pay tribute to the original Disney Animation's "Beauty and the Beast" and its legacy by showcasing the fan-favorite movie, along with new memorable musical performances, taking viewers on a magical adventure through the eyes of Belle.
In the same way that fans will get to see the special through Disney Plus, they can also go ahead and hit play on the animation and live-action films. Both the 1991 film and the 2017 adaptation are available to stream on the platform. You can also rent either through YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, or Apple TV .
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