Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Available June 6th!

If you have not seen Disney’s Beauty and the Beast you really should! And if you missed it in theaters don’t fret. It’ll be available on June 6th to bring home on DVD or Blu-Ray.

Peyton saw Beauty and the Beast when it first hit theaters and she loved it! I was pretty confident she would, after all, she’s watched the animated version a zillion times.  Disney did a fantastic job bringing Beauty and the Beast alive on the big screen.

Now, if you pick up the Blu-Ray you’ll get to see some bonus features! Here’s a list of the treasures you’ll find.

• Enchanted Table Read – Join the cast for the movie’s elaborately staged table read, complete with singing and dancing to live music, set pieces and more.
• A Beauty of a Tale – Explore the process of transforming a beloved animated film into a new live-action classic.
• The Women Behind “Beauty and the Beast” – Emma Watson introduces several of the talented women in all aspects of production who helped bring this enchanted tale to life.
• Making a Moment with Celine Dion – Celine Dion shares what it’s like to sing “How Does a Moment Last Forever” – and be a part of the legacy of “Beauty and the Beast.”
• From Song to Screen: Making the Musical Sequences – See what goes into making some of the best-known moments from “Beauty and the Beast.”
  • “Belle” — Filmmakers and cast reveal how it felt to shoot this memorable scene.
  • “Be Our Guest” — Discover all that went into creating this epic, primarily virtual performance.
  • “Gaston” — Join the cast for rehearsals and filming of this rousing, high-energy number.
  • “Beauty and the Beast” — You’re invited on set for the filming of this beloved, classic scene.
• Deleted Scenes
  • Introduction by Director Bill Condon — Director Bill Condon presents a collection of scenes that, for one reason or another, ended up on the cutting-room floor.
  • Gaston Courts Belle — Pleased with himself after settling a disturbance with the townspeople, a triumphant Gaston attempts to woo Belle.
  • Bread and Jam for Agathe — On her morning market rounds, Belle stops by to see Agathe, the village beggar woman.
  • Storming the Ice Gates — The angry mob of villagers, led by Gaston, overwhelms the castle’s defenses.
  • Lumière Torches LeFou — As the fight rages around them, LeFou scuffles with Plumette … until he experiences a sudden, extremely heated interruption.
  • Monsieur Toilette — LeFou escapes from the brawl into a small room, where he’s startled by a castle resident.
  • Cogsworth Rescues Lumière — When Clothilde the fishmonger threatens Lumière, Cogsworth leaps into the fray.
  • Treacle the Lasses — Three village lasses chase Chip and Froufrou – Madame Garderobe’s dog-turned-footstool – into the kitchen, where a surprise awaits.
  • LeFou and Monsieur Toilette Reunite — After the spell is broken and the castle residents are returned to human form, LeFou and his new acquaintance meet again.
• Extended Song: “Days in the Sun” – Learn more about Beast’s childhood in an alternate version of this beautiful song, introduced by director Bill Condon.
• “Beauty and the Beast” Music Video – Award-winning artists Ariana Grande and John Legend perform a moving version of this iconic song.
• Making the Music Video – Go on set to capture the magic as it happens in Ariana Grande and John Legend’s “Beauty and the Beast” music video.
• Disney Song Selection – Jump directly to all your favorite songs and sing along with the movie.
  • “Belle”
  • “How Does a Moment Last Forever” (Music Box)
  • “Belle” (Reprise)
  • “Gaston”
  • “Be Our Guest”
  • “Days in the Sun”
  • “Something There”
  • “How Does a Moment Last Forever” (Montmartre)
  • “Beauty and the Beast”
  • “Evermore”
  • “The Mob Sing”
  • “Beauty and the Beast” (Finale)

“Beauty and the Beast” features an extraordinary ensemble cast, including Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as The Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston, Kevin Kline as Maurice, Josh Gad as LeFou, Ewan McGregor as Lumière, Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, Hattie Morahan as the enchantress and Nathan Mack as Chip with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts.

Directed by Bill Condon and based on the 1991 animated film “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos. Alan Menken provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice. The film is produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers.

As Condon explains, “There’s something about this story – and specifically the score, which was written 25 years ago – that is just magical, and I think that’s what still draws people in and is what makes this such a special experience.”

Thanks to the artistry and imagination of Condon and a brilliant creative team, audiences of all ages are sure to be captivated by the story’s music, adventure, and romance once again.

I know my family and I are excited to bring home Beauty and the Beast. I see a family movie night in our future!

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