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Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” to be released March 2017, starring cast announced

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Emma Watson smiling for the camera

Following a successful opening weekend of “Cinderella,” Disney’s next live-action princess film will be “Beauty and the Beast,” announced today to reach theaters in 3D on March 17, 2017.

Emma Watson and Dan Stevens will star as Belle and the Beast/Prince respectively, and Luke Evans will play the role of Gaston.

Emma Watson smiling for the camera

A charismatic gentleman with blue eyes and light brown hair, dressed in a suit, poses with a subtle smile against a dramatic dark backdrop, capturing the enchanting charm of Disney’s live-action Beast from Beauty and the Beast, evoking the magic of Disney Parks meet-and-greet experiences.

A man resembling a Disney live-action Beauty and the Beast character, with short dark hair, light eyes, and a dark blazer, stands in front of a gray backdrop, evoking the style seen at Disney Parks entertainment events.

Emma Thompson has joined the cast as Mrs. Potts and Kevin Kline as Belle’s father, Maurice.

A woman with blonde hair wearing a gray jacket strikes a thoughtful pose, resting her head on her hand and gazing at the camera, capturing the enchanting vibe of meeting Belle in a Beauty and the Beast-inspired setting at a Disney park.

A character inspired by Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast, with light brown hair and a mustache, dressed in a classic suit and tie, poses for a serious portrait as if greeting guests at a Disney theme park.

Eight-time Oscar-winner Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards for the 1991 animated classic, will score the film, which will feature new recordings of the original songs in addition to several new songs written by Menken and Sir Tim Rice.

Bill Condon will direct from a script by Stephen Chbosky, and the film will be produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. Production begins in May at Shepperton Studios in London.

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