Live-Action Gaston Film Announcement Disney has officially announced a live-action film centered around Gaston, the infamous antagonist from the beloved animated classic Beauty and the Beast. This move marks a significant shift in Disney’s storytelling direction, as the company aims to delve deeper into the complexities and motivations of its characters. Originally intended as a series on Disney+, the project ...
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Voice of Belle in Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Dies at 67
The worlds of Walt Disney Animation and opera have lost a beloved soprano. Lourdes Ambriz Márquez, the Spanish-language voice actress who portrayed Belle in Beauty and the Beast (1991) for Latin American audiences, has passed away after a battle with cancer. She was 67 years old. Credit: Disney Márquez is best known internationally for lending her operatic soprano to Disney’s ...
Read More »Disney Show Suspended After Lumiere Takes Fall Onstage
A recent performance of Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios took an unexpected turn when Lumière, the beloved candleholder from the classic Disney film, took a tumble on stage. The incident, which was caught on camera and shared widely on TikTok, shows the character falling during a scene and briefly remaining on the stage ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom Favorite Being Replaced by ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Attraction
A tale as old as time is about to become even more prominent inside Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Beauty and the Beast has enchanted audiences since its release in 1991, quickly becoming one of Disney’s most beloved animated films. The movie tells the timeless story of Belle, a young woman who yearns for adventure, and the Beast, a prince ...
Read More »‘Beauty and the Beast’ Actor Passes Away at 60
Actor Adrian Schiller, most well-known for his performances in Beauty and the Beast (2017), Last Kingdom, Victoria, and Doctor Who, has sadly died at 60 years old. Related: Legendary Comedian and Disney Star Dies at 82 The beloved actor died suddenly on April 3, 2024. This was confirmed by his agency, Scott Marshall Partners, in a statement in People: “It is with ...
Read More »Disney Officially Found Guilty in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Theft, ‘Avengers’ Lawsuit Next
Disney’s reign over the live-action market from animation to human has been quite territorial over the last few years. Now, a past mistake has come to bite the Mouse House, and one VFX tech team is coming to “kill the beast”. For Disney fans, it’s evident that the company has been actively venturing into the realm of live-action films with ...
Read More »‘Beauty and the Beast’ Attraction Closing Permanently at Disney
Disney has confirmed that a beloved part of the Disneyland Resort will be closing permanently. Related: After “Retiring” Tom Hiddleston, Marvel Exec All But Confirms ‘Loki’ Season 3 The Disneyland Resort is comprised of two theme parks, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Each one of these parks features an incredible assortment of rides, attractions, and magical experiences, ranging from ...
Read More »Documentary on ‘The Little Mermaid’ Lyricist Back on Disney+
The late Howard Ashman remains Walt Disney Studios’ most popular and famous lyricist. During the Disney Renaissance, Ashman, along with Alan Menken worked together on the iconic songs of The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (19991), and Aladdin (1992). RELATED: Disney+ Cuts Content to Save Money The Documentary In 2018, Disney released a documentary on lyricist Howard Ashman, titled ...
Read More »The Best Disney Burns
Some of the best burns, insults, and comebacks can be found in classic Disney movies. Although the casual viewer usually overlooks them as they focus more on the love story, hero’s journey, or catchy songs, the films are classic sources of terrific quotes. For this list of the top 10 Disney quotes that are burns, we are looking exclusively at ...
Read More »Disney Opened A New Park 34 Years Ago
You wouldn’t recognize this theme Park today. The 1980s were a very different time. Hair was big, Michael Jackson was a rising star, and almost no one had even heard of a cell phone. It was almost like living in the last scene of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. The Past Exactly 34 years ago, on May 1, 1989, Walt ...
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