Beauty And The Beast (Live-Action)

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a 2017 musical romantic fantasy film directed by Bill Condon. This film is a live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1991 animated classic of the same name, which itself is based on the French fairy tale “La Belle et la Bête” by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont.

The live-action version stars Emma Watson as Belle, a bright and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast, played by Dan Stevens, in his castle. Despite her fears, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s exterior to recognize the kind heart and soul within.

The film features a talented ensemble cast including Luke Evans as Gaston, the arrogant hunter who seeks Belle’s hand in marriage; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s loving and eccentric father; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston’s loyal sidekick; and the voices of Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, and Emma Thompson as Lumière, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts, respectively.

The movie retains the beloved songs from the original animated film, composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman, while introducing new songs with lyrics by Tim Rice. The film’s visual effects bring the enchanted characters and settings to life in a visually stunning way, while its performances and musical numbers pay homage to the original animated classic.

“Beauty and the Beast” was well-received by audiences and critics alike, praised for its faithful adaptation, production design, and musical performances. It also achieved significant box office success, reaffirming the timeless appeal of this classic tale.

Fun Facts

Beauty and the Beast is the highest grossing live-action musical of all time.
Beauty and the Beast is the second biggest musical of all time (behind Frozen).
This was the 2nd biggest movie of 2017.
The Beast costume weighed 40 lbs and required actor Dan Stevens to use stilts for much of the filming.
Believe it or not, this was not the highest-grossing film Emma Watson starred in (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 grossed $1.34 billion).

Additional Details

Movie Studio: Disney
Year Released: 2017
Type of Movie: Live-Action
Box Office: $1.264 billion
Awards: Nominated 2 Academy Awards;
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Cast

Emma Watson: Belle
Dan Stevens: Beast
Luke Evans: Gaston
Kevin Kline: Maurice
Josh Gad: Le Fou
Ewan McGregor: Lumière
Stanley Tucci: Maestro Cadenza
Audra McDonald: Madame de Garderobe
Gugu Mbatha-Raw: Plumette
Ian McKellen: Cogsworth
Emma Thompson: Mrs. Potts
Hattie Morahan: Agathe
Nathan Mack: Chip
Adrian Schiller: Monsieur D’Arque
Gerard Horan: Monsieur Jean Potts
Haydn Gwynne: Clothilde
Michael Jibson: the Tavern Keeper
Ray Fearon: Père Robert
Sophie Reid, Rafaëlle Cohen, and Carla Nella: the Village Lasses
Jimmy Johnston, Dean Street, and Alexis Loizon: Tom, Dick, and Stanley
Zoe Rainey: Belle’s mother
Clive Rowe: Cuisinier
Gizmo: Frou-Frou
Thomas Padden: Chapeau
Tom Turner: The King
Harriet Jones: The Queen
Chris Andrew Mellon: Nasty Headmaster

Crew

Director: Bill Condon
Producers: David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman
Music by: Alan Menken

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