‘Beauty And The Beast’ Featurette: Why Remake Something That’s Perfect?
Fans of Disney’s beloved animated classics from decades past consistently ask why the studio is bothering updating movies that everyone already loves. In the case ofBeauty and the Beast, directorBill Condonrecognizes that the original iteration ofBeauty and the Beastwas perfect, raising the question of why Disney is bothering to remake it at all. A newBeauty and the Beastfeaturette attempts to explain that by going behind the scenes and showing fans how they’re making this story feel familiar and new at the same time.
Watch theBeauty and the Beastfeaturette after the jump.
The biggest motivation (besides cashing in on some serious box office bank) comes from turning Belle (Emma Watson) into more of a 21st-century heroine. The image of Disney princesses has changed a good amount since the originalBeauty and the Beastdebuted in 1991, and this remake includes giving Belle even more personality and independence as a strong female character for young girls to look up to and admire.
In addition to hyping up the movie, the above featurette also includes some cool behind the scenes footage, revealing some of the intricate sets and costumes. For those interested, you even catch a glimpse ofDan Stevenson set in his human form (along with the rest of the castle’s residents) around the 59-second mark.
In addition to our two leads, the rest of the film featuresLuke Evansas Gaston,Josh Gadas his lackey LeFou,Kevin Klineas Belle’s father Maurice,Ewan McGregoras Lumiere,Ian McKellenas Cogsworth,Emma Thompsonas Mrs. Potts,Nathan Mackas Chip,Gugu Mbatha-Rawas Plumette,Stanley Tuccias Maestro Cadenza andAudra McDonaldas Madame de Garderobe.
Finally, here’s a new poster for the movie as well:
Beauty and the Beastis in theatersMarch 17.
