Beauty and the Beast

Complete the Circle of Life With These ‘Lion King’ Facts
Complete the Circle of Life With These ‘Lion King’ Facts
Complete the Circle of Life With These ‘Lion King’ Facts
Everyone who knows The Lion King remembers that signature opening sequence with the classic musical number “The Circle of Life.” But did you know this great scene was originally planned without the song? Originally, Disney filmmakers thought this sequence would be heavy on dialogue, laying out all the various characters and aspects of the plot. But then they heard the instrumental version of “Circle of Life” and realized the scene would be much stronger by letting it play. That’s just one of the kingly facts in the newest episode of You Think You Know Movies!
Every Disney Princess Ranked, From Worst to First
Every Disney Princess Ranked, From Worst to First
Every Disney Princess Ranked, From Worst to First
Once upon a time, a man with a dream turned a small animation studio into a global empire. Much of that success was built on a series of wildly popular feature films, many of which shared a common figure: A beautiful, heroic princess. The man was Walt Disney and even after he passed away in 1966, his company continued to dedicate much of its creative energy on films (and television shows and untold tons of merchandise) dedicated to princesses. The latest, a live-action version of the studio’s Oscar-nominated cartoon Beauty and the Beast, opens in theaters on Friday. In its honor, the staff of ScreenCrush (and Mousterpiece Cinema co-host Josh Spiegel) decided to rank every single Disney princess in history.
‘Beauty and the Beast‘ Given Mature Rating by Russia
‘Beauty and the Beast‘ Given Mature Rating by Russia
‘Beauty and the Beast‘ Given Mature Rating by Russia
Earlier today, it looked like the Cold War was about to ramp back up again (as if it hasn’t already) when it was announced that Russia might be banning the new live-action Beauty and the Beast because of that “exclusively gay moment” involving Gaston’s sidekick LeFou (Josh Gad). But never fear, reports of Russia’s response to the movie have been overblown (much like the response over here to that particular scene): instead of banning it outright, they’re giving it a mature rating.
Russia May Ban ‘Beauty and the Beast’ As Gay Propaganda
Russia May Ban ‘Beauty and the Beast’ As Gay Propaganda
Russia May Ban ‘Beauty and the Beast’ As Gay Propaganda
In a refreshing change of pace, international tensions with Russia have increased due to something other than statements issued from the executive branch of the federal government. The latest subject of global controversy is none other than Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s new live-action remounting of the classic animated fantasy-romance. And rest assured, it’s not the sacrilege of revising the high-water mark of Disney’s ‘90s run that the Russkies are ticked off about. Not since the James Franco/Seth Rogen comedy vehicle The Interview nearly set off World War III with North Korea has Hollywood come this close to igniting a powder keg, and all because LeFou has come out of the closet.
Alabama Theater Refuses to Show ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Alabama Theater Refuses to Show ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Alabama Theater Refuses to Show ‘Beauty and the Beast’
When director Bill Condon confirmed that his live-action Beauty and the Beast remake features a gay character, it was only a matter of time before someone made a fuss over it. Turns out, that someone is a somewhere — a drive-in theater in Alabama, where the owner is refusing to screen the new Disney film because Josh Gad’s character, LeFou, is gay.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Review: A Tale as Old as Time is New Again
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Review: A Tale as Old as Time is New Again
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Review: A Tale as Old as Time is New Again
To say that the first trailer for Beauty and the Beast was evocative of the 1991 animated classic would be an understatement; it was a live-action carbon copy, and if Disney’s remake of Cinderella was any indication, we were in for yet another tedious — if visually stunning, well-acted and beautifully-designed — exercise in nostalgia-based capitalism. But Bill Condon’s live-action update of Beauty and the Beast is more reimagining than remake, a lavish and lovely take on a familiar tale (as old as time, no doubt) that enriches its source material without betraying it, embellishing a cherished antique with modern ideas.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Will Feature Disney’s First Openly Gay Character
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Will Feature Disney’s First Openly Gay Character
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Will Feature Disney’s First Openly Gay Character
Slowly but surely, Disney is becoming a little more woke. With last year’s politically-minded (and now Oscar-winning) Zootopia, announcements of Marvel’s first female-led superhero movie and first black superhero movie, and making Ava DuVernay the first woman of color to helm a $100 million movie, the studio is adding diversity to their roster little by little. Now the studio has finally decided to feature their first openly gay character in not just any movie, but a remake of a Disney classic.
Josh Gad Sings ‘Gaston’ in New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Clip
Josh Gad Sings ‘Gaston’ in New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Clip
Josh Gad Sings ‘Gaston’ in New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Clip
This year’s Beauty and the Beast promises that we will see every iconic shot and dance number from the original, but now in glorious live-action. Actors whose faces we recognize will bring timeless characters to life, and sing all of the songs we loved as kids. There are a few great songs in the original movie: “Tale as Old as Time” is a classic, and “Belle” has plenty of fake French accents to try to copy, but the best scene, and the scene yours truly is anticipating the most, is “Gaston.”

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