Saturday, December 31, 2016

'Beauty and the Beast' 2016 Round-Up

We have made it to the end of 2016 (thank goodness!) and as we countdown the final hours of this year, it's time to look back at the best Beauty and the Beast movie news from the past twelve months. Below you will find the top 16 news stories, photos, and interviews, as well as a few odds & ends from the year.

Be sure to follow Beauty and the Beast Movie News on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter for all the latest.

Beauty and the Beast is set for release on March 17, 2017 (just 75 days away!)

Friday, December 30, 2016

LISTEN: Official audio clip of Emma Watson singing "Something There"

Audio from a new live-action Belle doll gave fans their first sneak peek of Emma Watson singing one of Beauty and the Beast's classic songs, "Something There." On the heels of the fan-recorded video, Disney has now released a high quality clip of the song.


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Thursday, December 29, 2016

LISTEN: Sneak Peek of Emma Watson singing "Something There"

"There may be something there that wasn't there before!"

And there certainly was something there this morning when a sneak peek of Emma Watson singing popped up on Instagram. The recording was taken from one of the new live-action Belle dolls from Hasbro, which was discovered in stores a few days ago.

UPDATE: Listen to the full 30+ second clip of "Something There" from the singing Belle doll.



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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

New image of Belle in her "royal celebration" gown

By the end of the animated Beauty and the Beast, Belle is back in her ball gown that we all know, and love, so much, but it seems the live-action film is going to have a bit of a costume change.

A lucky shopper spotted a new "Royal Celebration" doll set with Belle and the prince at their local Toys R Us (live-action BATB toys have been showing up in a few stores a bit early). The set includes the Belle doll in a floral dress, as well as a new image of Emma Watson as Belle on the box. Since the prince in his human form is also part of the set, it is safe to assume this costume is from the end of the film.
See more of the new live-action Beauty and the Beast merchandise here.

Sunday, December 25, 2016

WATCH: First 'Beauty and the Beast' TV spot

As we head into the new year and barrel towards March 17th, we will begin to see more and more of our favorite timeless tale. This started this weekend with the first tv spot for Beauty and the Beast, which aired during the Disney Christmas Day parade special.

The extended tv spot was introduced by the film's core cast, including Emma Watson (Belle), Dan Stevens (Beast), Luke Evans (Gaston), and Josh Gad (Le Fou). The spot itself included footage from the second teaser trailer with just one new shot of Belle in the library.


TV Spot with introduction from the cast

New image of Emma Watson as Belle

Source: Comicbook.com, Bella Y Bestia Son

A Very 'Beauty and the Beast' Holiday

Happy holidays! I hope everyone enjoys this holiday weekend and has a very Happy New Year! Below are just some of my favorite Beauty and the Beast holiday photos and artwork that I have come across over the past few weeks, as well as a few of my own photos from Walt Disney World. Enjoy!

Be Our Guest restaurant & Disney Springs





Fan Art
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I'm so excited for Christmas this year it's sick. I've wanted to draw Belle in her Christmas gown for a long time!!!! I get a little carried away with fabric as it's my favorite thing to color, and I like to make these gowns as full and textured as I can. Thank you @designerdaddy_ for always inspiring me with your amazing eye for detail, your truly extremely gifted and I love your work so much!!! ❤️ Also this year @anthologycandles came out with a new holiday scent, "Christmas Belle" so I knew this was my chance, and I sure as hell couldn't wait until December!! You guys have to check out their Etsy page and order one for yourself!!! Mine will be lit the whole Holiday season for sure!! ❤️❤️❤️ This picture is so special to me because it's one of my favorite dresses by Disney and Enchanted Christmas is so magical and touching, it's easy to say it's my favorite Disney sequel 👍🏼 I hope you enjoy this as much as I did making it!!! 🤗🎄 #belle #beautyandthebeastenchantedchristmas #beautyandthebeast #batb #christmas #prismacolorpencils #strathmore
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Friday, December 16, 2016

'Beauty and the Beast' costumes on display at theaters in NY & LA

If you thought the new theater display with the castle staff was exciting, sit back and get ready to say "wow!" Theater goers who ventured out to see Rogue One at the Sherman Oaks & Pasadena ArcLight Cinemas and Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live Thursday night not only got an exciting new Star Wars movie, but also a closer look at a few iconic pieces from Beauty and the Beast.

The Sherman Oaks display includes Belle and Beast's ballroom costumes and the enchanted rose. If you take a closer look, you can also see Cadenza (Stanley Tucci) in his enchanted form. The Pasadena display features costumes and props for Lumiere (Ewan McGregor), Plumette (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), and Cogsworth (Ian McKellen). The final display at the L.A. Live Regal Cinemas has Belle's blue dress, along with a magic atlas prop, which can be seen in an official still, and the enchanted mirror & rose.

UPDATE: LeFou and Gaston's costumes are now on display at the Cineapolis in Chelsea, NY. 

Check out photos from all three displays below.

Belle & Beast costumes on display at ArcLight Cinemas in Sherman Oaks
Lumiere, Plumette & Cogsworth costumes on display at ArcLight Cinemas in Pasadena



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A closer look at the details on Belle's gown:
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Smaller displays with just the enchanted rose & bell jar have also been popping up in movie theaters abroad.


Source: ArcLight Cinemas, A Movie a Day

Thursday, December 15, 2016

First look at the 'Beauty and the Beast' castle staff in human form

We've seen (and dissected) images of the enchanted objects, from official stills to the latest trailer, and now we have even more to discuss with a surprise first look.

A new theater display gives us a great look at our favorite Beauty and the Beast characters, including our first look at the castle staff in their human forms. Prior to the display, our only image of the human staff was a piece of concept art with Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts.

Below are 15+ images of the standee with a few close-ups of the characters.

Maurice (Kevin Kline)
Le Fou (Josh Gad) & Gaston (Luke Evans)
Mrs. Potts (Emma Thompson)
Cogsworth (Ian McKellen) & Lumiere (Ewan McGregor)
Cadenza (Stanley Tucci) & Garderobe (Audra McDonald)
Plumette (Gugu Mbatha-Raw)

Beast (Dan Stevens)
Belle (Emma Watson)
Chip (Nathan Mack) & Mrs. Potts (Emma Thompson)
Chip (Nathan Mack)
Cogsworth (Ian McKellen)
Lumiere (Ewan McGregor)

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Four new images of Emma Watson as Belle

UPDATE: A few other toy packages have also reveled new images of Emma Watson as Belle. The three most recent images include Belle & Lumiere, Belle in her "royal celebration" gown, and Belle in her village dress. 





A few upcoming toys related to the live-action Beauty and the Beast have begun appearing online and, in addition to our first look at the film's merchandise, the packaging also gave us a new look at Belle and the enchanted rose.


Source: Amazon, @lucadisneylover, @mmdisney200

First look at upcoming 'Beauty and the Beast' merchandise

Beauty and the Beast Grand Romance Playset



Enchanting Melodies Belle Doll



Enchanting Ball Gown Belle






Belle Red Dress/Cape Doll (Toys "R" Us exclusive)




Belle & Philippe Doll Set (Toys "R" Us exclusive)
Belle Village Dress Doll


Royal Celebration Doll Set (Toys "R" Us exclusive)


Ballroom Belle Toddler Doll


Enchanted Rose Playset


Enchanted Objects Playset

Enchanted Rose Jewelry Box




Belle Dress-Up Accessory Set


Belle Deluxe Dress


Enchanted Objects Tea Set
Baby Belle Doll




"Beauty is Found Within" Mini Backpack


Belle Tote Bag


Belle Tin Purse