New Beauty and the Beast clip shows off Emma Watson’s singing talent as Belle.
A new Beauty and the Beast clip has been released by Walt Disney Pictures ahead of the release of the forthcoming live-action version of their classic 1990s film. The new clip shows Emma Watson as Belle walking through her village to return a book…
I’m in the camp of the fans really looking forward to seeing this new interpretation of the classic Disney work, though I know that there are some pretty big doubters out there. I’m not sure whether its the look of the film, or the retouching of a classic Disney story that probably should not even begin to be messed with. May I remind you that we thought the same of The Jungle Book last year, and Jon Favreau’s finished film turned out to be something quite special.
Related: Watch the final Beauty and the Beast trailer.
Here’s the official plot synopsis for Beauty and the Beast.
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “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 and soul of the true Prince within.
The adaptation is directed by Oscar-winner Bill Condon, from a new screenplay based on the 1991 animated film. Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the 1991 animated film, is providing the new score, which will include new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as several new songs written by Menken and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice.
The film also stars Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Oscar® winner Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s eccentric, but lovable father; Josh Gad as Lefou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, the candelabra; Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; six-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald as Madame Garderobe, the wardrobe; Oscar nominee Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.
Beauty and the Beast will be released in UK Cinemas on the 17th of March 2017. Check out the new Beauty and the Beast clip below.
