Thefilm is suitable for all the family; from the tiny tots to the big kids at heart, Beauty and the Beast has the capability of winning the hearts of people of all age groups. The first thing I noticed with this film in comparison to the animation is that it's far more detailed, which is probably why it's of a greater length than I expected. Be our guest and look back at EW's coverage of the live-action retelling before it opens in theaters this weekend Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. It's been more than 25 years since the debut of Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast, but Emma Watson now steps into Belle's shoes in the live-action adaptation, in theaters this weekend. It's "a tale as old as time," but with a few nuances. Belle, a young woman and outsider of her small, provincial town, meets a prince cursed into a monstrous form by a witch. A mix of live-action and CGI performances, Beauty and the Beast features an massive ensemble with Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Ian McKellen, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Kline, Stanley Tucci, Emma Thompson, and Audra McDonald. For anyone holding off on spoilers or wanting to learn more about the behind-the-scenes Disney magic, here's a recap of EW's continuing coverage of the latest live-action fairytale. Beauty And The Beast GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY Subscribe now to receive Entertainment Weekly's The Ultimate Guide to Beauty and The Beast special issue, featuring the casts and creators of the new film and the animated classic, free with your order. EW’s Beauty and the Beast review, by Chris Nashawaty "Directed by movie-musical veteran Bill Condon Dreamgirls and the script for Chicago, Beauty and the Beast is a movie that can't quite figure out what it wants to say that it didn't already say back in 1991," Nashawaty writes. But that doesn't mean the film is void of joy. Watson "is certainly one of the film's stronger elements" who, "it turns out, can sing." Beauty And The Beast GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY EW’s first look cover story, by Clark Collis EW premiered the first look at the cast with a behind-the-scenes investigation of Beauty and the Beast, complete with secrets from the set. Beauty and the Beast On the Cover of EW Emma Watson gives Belle a new backstory The Disney princess is no longer a damsel in distress. The star of the film talks about bringing more of an inventor background to the library-loving character. Image How Disney recreated Belle’s yellow dress We all know the scene Belle, twirling in a yellow gown, dances with the Beast in a shimmering ballroom to the song "Beauty and the Beast." Watson remarked of the moment, "It really tells the story of Beast and Belle falling in love." BEAUTY AND THE BEAST A guide to the new songs In addition to compositions from the original movie musical, the film incorporated original pieces from composer Alan Menken "For Evermore," "Our Song Lives On," and "Days in the Sun." Beauty And The Beast GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY Emma Watson on bringing a fearless edge to Belle In EW's recent cover story, the actress and director Bill Condon tell EW about how Belle's quiet village views her inquisitive mind as a threat. "They don't think women should read and it goes further than that," she said. "They are deeply suspicious of intelligence." ew1454_55cvr_promo Credit Kerry Hallihan for EW On the “Stockholm Syndrome” element of the original story Watson defended the live-action remake against criticism surrounding Belle's relationship with the Beast. "It's such a good question and it's something I really grappled with at the beginning," she said. Beauty And The Beast GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY LeFou's "gay moment" A backlash ensued over Disney's first openly gay character in a film Josh Gad's LeFou. Condon said the moment was "overblown," McGregor defended the choice in an interview on The Late Show. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Credit Laurie Sparham/Disney A dissection of the film’s gay character EW's Anthony Breznican penned a thoughtful essay from a father's perspective on LeFou's character progression. null Credit Laurie Sparham/Disney Crack open EW’s special edition issue for Beauty and the Beast Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes images from the London set — from Belle's hometown to the Beast's castle and the wolf-riddled woods. Beauty And The Beast GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY Alan Menken returns to the musical realm of the film The legendary movie composer Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, and more looks back to one of his most renowned achievements in EW's Ultimate Guide to Beauty and the Beast. Beauty And The Beast GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY Behind the music Want to know how such iconic tunes, like "Gaston" and "Be Our Guest," came to be? Find out from Menken himself. Beauty And The Beast GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY An oral history of the original Beauty and the Beast Find out how the film started out with a 20-minute reel about Belle with her angry aunt, cat, and little sister. Plus, there wasn't any music. Yeah, Disney didn't go for that concept, either. Beauty And The Beast GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY Bill Condon on the new Beauty and the Beast It may be a story we've heard before, but there's still more to say. Condon writes about his experience looking to 1932's Love Me Tonight and breathing new life into a Disney hallmark. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Credit Laurie Sparham/Disney Inside the filming of "Be Our Guest" "Be Our Guest" is one of the most iconic Disney moments of all time. So, no pressure recreating it again decades later. "It's a four-minute number that cost more than Mr. Holmes's entire budget," Condon dished. be-our-guest Beauty and the Beast 2017 type Movie mpaa runtime 129 minutes director Bill Condon et4jHO.
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