Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, Film Tv della ABC e Disney + Opzioni

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Dal sito The Hollywood Reporter:

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Gets ABC Live Treatment for 30th Anniversary (Exclusive)

Jon M. Chu will exec produce the two-hour, live-action/animated special with Hamish Hamilton on board to direct.

Beauty and the Beast is getting the live treatment at ABC to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved animated classic’s history-making Academy Award nomination.

The Disney-backed broadcast network is making a two-hour, live-action/animated special that will feature a new cast and air Dec. 15 on the broadcast network. Jon M. Chu (In the Heights, Wicked) is on board to executive produce the project, which will be directed by Hamish Hamilton. The latter is best known for helming awards shows including the Emmys and Grammys, as well as the Super Bowl halftime show, ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live and a pair of Disney’s quarantine-era sing-alongs. The special will be available to stream Dec. 16 on Disney+.

“Beauty and the Beast is a timeless story and we’re so fortunate to work with creative mastermind Jon M. Chu and veteran director Hamish Hamilton to bring a modern twist to this beloved classic for an unforgettable night of Disney magic,” said Craig Erwich, president, Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment. “Stacked with unforgettable performances, this will be a must-see special event for fans of the original and for the new generation being introduced to this cherished tale.”

This year marks the 30th anniversary of when 1991’s Beauty and the Beast became the first animated feature to earn an Academy Award nomination for best picture. It would go on to win Oscars for its score and original song.

The BATB special will feature never-before-seen musical performances, new sets and costumes inspired by the classic story. Each performance, ABC says, will pay homage to the original animated favorite while also adding to its iconic story. Songs from the original animated classic will be performed in front of a live audience at Disney Studios.

The new special follows news earlier this year that Disney+ was delaying its planned Beauty and the Beast prequel series starring Josh Gad and Luke Evans reprising their role from the 2017 live-action feature. The project, sources say, is not expected to move forward despite rumors to the contrary. Disney had already invested roughly $50 million into the production, which hailed from Once Upon a Time veterans Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz and was to feature new music by EGOT-winner Alan Menken. Sources note Disney pointed to the series from Kitsis and Horowitz — two of Disney’s most important showrunners — as an example of the content it wanted to make for its streaming service.

“Beauty and the Beast was always a game-changing cinematic experience for me,” said Chu, who is also based at Disney with an overall deal. “When the animated movie came out, I watched it multiple times in the first weekend. It showed me the outer limits of what animated artists and storytellers could achieve, so the fact that I get to executive produce a tribute to all the creatives that made this masterpiece through our Electric Somewhere company is a dream I didn’t even think was possible. With world-class creatives and talent to reinterpret the classic musical numbers (with a few surprises), I can’t wait for the audiences, in person and at home, to experience what we have in store for them. It’s a true celebration of creativity.”

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration is exec produced by Chu, Hamilton’s Done and Dusted Productions, Walt Disney Television Alternative, Caitlin Foito, Raj Kapoor, Richard Kraft and Katy Mullan.

Chu is currently in pre-production on Universal’s feature adaptation of Wicked and developing Dr. Seuss’ Oh, The Places You’ll Go with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot. The latter project marks his first animated feature.

[Daydreamer]

Bello! Il live action de La Sirenetta mi è piaciuto. Chissà quali saranno le sorprese nel cast, magari qualche attore famoso, forse qualcuno dei doppiatori originali e verosimilmente black cast, ma la cosa un po' destabilizzerebbe, perché come fu per La Sirenetta, anche qui il live sulle scene verrà intervallato da clip del cartoon.
Edit: a ripensarci, la polinesiana Cravalho non ha rappresentato un problema nell'interpretare Ariel, pur essendo nota come voce e incarnazione di Vaiana in Oceania.

[veu]

e se mettessero Chloe Bailey?

o Kelly Marie Tran? o la voce di Mirabel?

[Under the sea]

Carina l'idea,anche a me è piaciuto molto il lavoro fatto con la sirenetta!
Sicuro ci saranno attori non caucasici,magari però tipo per belle,prendono o una latina o comunque un'etnia che può sembrare più simile a quella del cartone.
Anche se secondo me non si farebbero problemi a prendere un'attrice nera.
Anche se in realtà belle nera c'è già stata a Broadway e recentemente nel revival del musical, quindi può darsi che punteranno su altre etnie.

[nicolino]

Come era ovvio sarebbe andata, Belle sarà nera.

[Under the sea]

Sinceramente penso non si sia sorpreso nessuno,ce lo aspettavamo tutti.
Comunque in ogni caso non conosco H.E.R professionalmente, ma dalle immagini sembra essere una bellissima ragazza.
Ricordo che lei fu uno dei nomi rumoreggiati per Biancaneve(per fortuna li non è stata scelta)sicuramente l'avranno riciclata per questo.
Avrei però preferito un'altra etnia, perché come ho già detto in precedenza,di belle nere ce ne sono già state,però ormai...
Penso che se non ci fossero state scelte di questo tipo nei live action,questo tipo di notizie non mi avrebbero indispettito,anche perché ho sempre pensato che nel caso di un opera teatrale le etnie non contino più di tanto.

[Fulvio84]

Oscena

[Daydreamer]

Si tratta di H.E.R., un'artista afro filippina per l'esattezza, già rumoreggiata dai veu per un ruolo live action di cui ora non ricordo il nome (siamo sicuri che fosse Biancaneve?). Mi sembra una scelta interessante, H.E.R. (nome d'arte osceno a parte) ha vinto grammy, un'oscar e presto interpreterà la versione musical per il cinema de "Il Colore Viola". Insomma, un altro astro in ascesa.
Contrariamente ai live action, una scelta di questo tipo, per un prodotto che, è bene ricordarlo, alternerà momenti sul palco e momenti del film (come a dire, la vera Belle resterà per sempre quella del Classico), è una celebrazione, quasi un momento in cui tutti noi, come a una recita, sogneremmo di interpretare quel personaggio e ognuno di noi può farlo, proprio come un'attrice non caucasica.
Sono molto curioso, con La Sirenetta (interpretata da una hawaiana!) è andata piuttosto bene, spero abbia successo anche questa versione, così che possa divenire un nuovo trend. Ecco la notizia.

Da Variety

H.E.R. to Star as Belle in ABC’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ 30th Anniversary Special

H.E.R. is set to play Belle in ABC’s upcoming hybrid special in celebration of the 30th anniversary of “Beauty and the Beast.”

The special was originally announced at the beginning of July. Alongside a screening of the film, it will include live never-before-seen musical performances and features brand-new sets and costumes inspired by the classic story. Each performance is created to pay homage while also adding to the iconic story for viewers at home.

Songs from the original animated classic will be performed in front of a live audience at Disney Studios, though the special will not be shot live. The special will air on ABC on Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. ET and will be available to stream the following day on Disney+. Jon M. Chu is executive producing with Hamish Hamilton onboard to direct.

“I can’t believe I get to be a part of the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ legacy,” H.E.R. said. “The world will see a Black and Filipino Belle! I have always wanted to be a Disney princess, and I get to work with two wonderful directors Hamish Hamilton and my favorite, Jon M. Chu. It is very surreal and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

H.E.R. is a five-time Grammy winner, including a win for song of the year for “I Can’t Breathe” in 2021 from her debut album “Back of My Mind.” She is also an Academy Award winner for her song “Fight For You” from the critically-acclaimed film “Judas and the Black Messiah.” She will make her feature acting debut in the Warner Bros. adaptation of “The Color Purple.”

“With her obvious extraordinary talent and stage presence, H.E.R. is the perfect embodiment of our Belle and we are thrilled for audiences to see her in this celebration of creativity,” said Chu. “We were both influenced as storytellers by the original animated movie, so it’s very exciting to collaborate together to honor the artistry of that timeless classic while also inspiring a whole new generation of creators.”

“Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” is produced by Done+Dusted in association with Walt Disney Television Alternative and Electric Somewhere. Executive producers are Chu, Caitlin Foito, Hamilton, Raj Kapoor, Richard Kraft and Katy Mullan. H.E.R. serves as producer.

“Beauty and the Beast” was released in late 1991 and went on to achieve considerable box office and critical acclaim. In 1992, it became the first animated film to be nominated for the Oscar for best picture. It ultimately won two Oscars — one for best original score and another for best original song.

[Hiroe]

Bellissima!! Bene anzi che usino queste tizie per questi spettacoli, così non ce la ritroviamo a fare Rapunzel o Anna.

Piuttosto, lei sarebbe una bella Esmeralda, no?

[nicolino]

A me non sembra bella per niente, ma so gusti.

Proprio perché da poco nel revival del musical è stata scelta un'attrice nera mi aspettavo quantomeno che, dato che ormai una principessa bianca non può assolutamente essere, considerassero almeno altre etnie che ESISTONO e comprendono ragazze bellissime.
Ma no, deve essere sempre e per forza black.

Io comunque ricordo con orrore quello che hanno fatto per la Sirenetta! Ero così entusiasta di quel progetto perchè pensavo omaggiassero il sottovalutato musical di Broadway e invece, o mio dio, sembrava una messa in scena da villaggio turistico. Ma nessuno davvero si ricorda Flunder, diventato poi un meme? XD Parliamo della Disney, con tutti i soldi che hanno...

Di quell'orrore salvo solo i tre protagonisti che erano bravi e giusti, peccato per Ariel che era appesantita da quei costumi pesanti e goffi.

[Daydreamer]

Hai ragione Nicolino e "mi prendo" anch'io solo quello che mi è piaciuto. Ma quello spirito da recita è voluto, perché altrimenti riprendevano semplicemente il musical a teatro come fu per Hamilton. Vogliono proprio distinguere le due cose, e a me un po' di trash in queste produzioni cheap ma di cuore piacciono.
Non oso immaginare gli "orrori" per i prossimi oggetti abitanti del castello!

[nicolino]

Magari avessero fatto una ripresa professionale del musical della Sirenetta, con la allora perfettissima Sierra Boggess che ERA Ariel, talmente brava e bella che faceva dimenticare i difetti di quel musical.

[Under the sea]

Posso dire che però il live della sirenetta aveva un cast migliore di quello del live action?!
Almeno io preferisco la loro Ariel,la loro Ursula e il loro Sebastian.
Eric anche mi è piaciuto molto, però quello del live action secondo me potrebbe funzionare altrettanto.
A me in fin dei conti era piaciuto... quindi sono curioso di vedere questo della bella e la bestia

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Trovato Tockins:

Da Variety:

‘Beauty and the Beast’ TV Special Casts David Alan Grier as Fan-Favorite Character (EXCLUSIVE)

David Alan Grier is joining the cast of ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.”

The Tony winner will play Cogsworth in the star-studded production, according to sources. Previously announced cast members include Oscar winner H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as Beast and Joshua Henry as Gaston. Rita Moreno will serve as the show’s narrator in the live-action/animated hybrid production.

The special, to be directed by Hamish Hamilton, will be recorded live and feature never-before-seen musical performances. Jamal Sims is serving as executive producer and choreographer. Set design is by Julio Himede with costumes by Marina Toybina (“The Masked Singer”).

Jon M. Chu will executive produce the special. “When the animated movie came out, I watched it multiple times in the first weekend,” Chu said when the project was announced in April. “It showed me the outer limits of what animated artists and storytellers could achieve, so the fact that I get to executive produce a tribute to all the creatives that made this masterpiece through our Electric Somewhere company is a dream I didn’t even think was possible.”

“Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” is produced by Done+Dusted in association with Walt Disney Television Alternative and Electric Somewhere.

Hamilton is also an executive producer alongside Chu, Caitlin Foito, Raj Kapoor, Richard Kraft and Katy Mullan.

The special will premiere Dec. 15 on ABC and stream on Disney+ the next day.

The 1991 musical film was the first animated movie to be nominated for a best picture Oscar. It took home Academy Awards for original score and original song for its title song.

Grier is managed by Activist Artists Management and is represented by the Innovative Artists Agency and law firm Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.

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E qui ecco chi saranno la Bestia, Gaston e Mrs Bric (Gaston sarà nero come Belle, la Bestia e Mrs Bric saranno bianchi):

Dal sito Variety:

ABC’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Special Casts Josh Groban, Rita Moreno and Joshua Henry (EXCLUSIVE)

Josh Groban, Joshua Henry and Rita Moreno will star in ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast 30th Anniversary Special,” Variety can exclusively reveal.

Groban, who recorded the original song “Evermore” for the 2017 “Beauty and the Beast” film, will play Beast. Henry, who recently starred on Broadway’s “Into the Woods,” will play Gaston. Moreno will serve as the show’s narrator, guiding viewers along the classically enchanting tale. As previously announced, Grammy winner H.E.R. will play Belle in the live-action/animated hybrid.

The casting news was announced Friday at the D23 Expo’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” panel, moderated by Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay.

The special will be recorded live and feature never-before-seen musical performances. Jamal Sims is doing double duty as executive producer and choreographer. Sets will be designed by Julio Himede, and “The Masked Singer” costume designer Marina Toybina will recreate Belle’s famous yellow gown, plus new outfits inspired by the classic story.

Jon M. Chu will executive produce the special. In April, Chu shared how he was inspired by the 1992 animated feature. He said, “When the animated movie came out, I watched it multiple times in the first weekend. It showed me the outer limits of what animated artists and storytellers could achieve, so the fact that I get to executive produce a tribute to all the creatives that made this masterpiece through our Electric Somewhere company is a dream I didn’t even think was possible. With world-class creatives and talent to reinterpret the classic musical numbers (with a few surprises), I can’t wait for the audiences, in person and at home, to experience what we have in store for them. It’s a true celebration of creativity.”

“Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” is produced by Done+Dusted in association with Walt Disney Television Alternative and Electric Somewhere.

Hamish Hamilton will direct the special and is an executive producer alongside Chu, Caitlin Foito, Raj Kapoor, Richard Kraft and Katy Mullan.

[Daydreamer]

Cast davvero interessante e curioso. Veu la Moreno sarà la narratrice, ancora non si sa chi sarà Mrs Bric, come pure Lumière.

[Daydreamer]

Ecco il resto del cast principale, davvero inedito e curioso.

Da Variety

Martin Short and Shania Twain in Final Talks to Join ‘Beauty and the Beast’ TV Special (EXCLUSIVE)

Martin Short and Shania Twain are in final talks to join ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast” special.

Sources tell Variety that Short would play Lumière while Twain will take on the role of Mrs. Potts in “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.”

The news comes just days after Variety exclusively reported that David Alan Grier will play the role of Cogsworth in the production. Previously announced cast members include Oscar winner H.E.R. as Belle, Grammy winner Josh Groban as Beast and Joshua Henry as Gaston. EGOT legend Rita Moreno will serve as the show’s narrator in the live-action/animated hybrid production.

The Hamish Hamilton-directed special will be filmed live and feature never-before-seen musical performances. Jamal Sims is serving as executive producer and choreographer. Set design is by Julio Himede with costumes by Marina Toybina (“The Masked Singer”).

Jon M. Chu is executive producing the special, which is being produced by Done+Dusted in association with Walt Disney Television Alternative and Electric Somewhere.

The special will premiere Dec. 15 on ABC and stream on Disney+ the next day.

The original 1991 Disney film was the first animated movie to be nominated for a best picture Oscar. It took home Academy Awards for original score and original song. Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman wrote the film’s songs. The movie was dedicated to Ashman after he died of AIDS-related illnesses six months before the feature’s release.

A live-action adaptation, directed by Bill Condon and starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor and Emma Thompson, was released in 2017.

[Daydreamer]

Altri elementi del cast, variegatissimo:

Da BadTaste

[...]si aggiungono David Alan Grier (The Cool Kids) nel ruolo dell’orologio Cogsworth, Rizwan Manji (The Magicians) nel ruolo della spalla di Gaston, LeFou, Jon Jon Briones (Ratched) nel ruolo del padre di Belle, Maurice, e il nuovo arrivato Leo Abelo Perry nel ruolo del figlio della signora Potts, Chip.

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Ecco un primo sguardo a H.E.R. e Josh Groban nei panni dei protagonisti sul poster per ABC:




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Vi piace Belle con i pantaloni? (peccato che non porta gli occhialini tipici di H.E.R.)

[Hiroe]

Ma è orribile quella mise.. che roba è?? XD

[Daydreamer]

Inaspettato il set moderno. Non mi attrae ma comunque lo guarderò e riservo il mio giudizio fino ad allora. Un bel meh per ora. Per come ragionano oggi non mi stupirei che la bestia fosse bestia solo intimamente e apparisse sempre con sembianze di uomo, probabilmente però nel poster volevano che Josh Groban fosse riconoscibile e sarà comunque trasformato. Mi aspetto di tutto a questo punto.

[Fulvio84]

Con questo cast secondo me un contesto moderno è più appropriato e lo immagino come me una celebrazione musicale piuttosto che uno spettacolo vome fu La sirenetta.
Vedere a sta HER con il vestito da principessa settecentesco ə anacronistico, così invece sta bene.
In ogni caso la visione non mi interessa

[Hiroe]

Ma dai cosa sarebbe quello strascico dietro.... Poi io odio i pantaloni largoni così, sarà che non rientrano nel mio stile, boh..

[Daydreamer]

A Daydreamer non piace questo elemento.