<p>OTT platform Disney Plus has greenlit a new musical series that will serve as a prequel to the 2017 live-action movie version of `Beauty and the Beast`, which starred Emma Watson as the titular beauty and Dan Stevens as the titular beast.<br />
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According to E! News, neither of those stars will be in the prequel series, however, as it focuses on Gaston, LeFou/Louie and a new character in the form of Louie`s stepsister Tilly. The show also comes complete with a new soundtrack by legendary Disney composer Alan Menken. The new story will be set years before the events of `Beauty and the Beast` and will follow Gaston, LeFou and Tilly on an "unexpected journey" after a surprising revelation from Tilly`s past come to light, according to the Disney+ press release.</p>

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It read, "While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets."Gad will write and executive produce the series alongside `Once Upon a Time in Hollywood` creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. Tony-nominated director Liesl Tommy will also serve as an executive producer.<br />
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A statement from Disney Branded Television president Gary Marsh also revealed that the show will also delve into the origins of the beast`s curse. He stated, "For anyone who`s ever wondered how a brute like Gaston and a goof like LeFou could have ever become friends and partners, or how a mystical enchantress came to cast that fateful spell on the prince-turned-beast, this series will finally provide those answers...and provoke a whole new set of questions."</p>

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<p>What Gaston, LeFou and LeFou`s stepsister have to do with the beast's curse remains to be seen. Production on this fascinating musical extravaganza will begin in spring 2022.&nbsp;</p>


OTT platform Disney Plus has greenlit a new musical series that will serve as a prequel to the 2017 live-action movie version of `Beauty and the Beast`, which starred Emma Watson as the titular beauty and Dan Stevens as the titular beast.

OTT platform Disney Plus has greenlit a new musical series that will serve as a prequel to the 2017 live-action movie version of `Beauty and the Beast`, which starred Emma Watson as the titular beauty and Dan Stevens as the titular beast. According to E! News, neither of those stars will be in the prequel series, however, as it focuses on Gaston, LeFou/Louie and a new character in the form of Louie`s stepsister Tilly. The show also comes complete with a new soundtrack by legendary Disney composer Alan Menken. The new story will be set years before the events of `Beauty and the Beast` and will follow Gaston, LeFou and Tilly on an "unexpected journey" after a surprising revelation from Tilly`s past come to light, according to the Disney+ press release. Thor Love and Thunder: New stills tease Natalie Portman as female Thor It read, "While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets."Gad will write and executive produce the series alongside `Once Upon a Time in Hollywood` creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. Tony-nominated director Liesl Tommy will also serve as an executive producer. A statement from Disney Branded Television president Gary Marsh also revealed that the show will also delve into the origins of the beast`s curse. He stated, "For anyone who`s ever wondered how a brute like Gaston and a goof like LeFou could have ever become friends and partners, or how a mystical enchantress came to cast that fateful spell on the prince-turned-beast, this series will finally provide those answers...and provoke a whole new set of questions." A timeline of Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck’s relationship from scratch What Gaston, LeFou and LeFou`s stepsister have to do with the beast's curse remains to be seen. Production on this fascinating musical extravaganza will begin in spring 2022.

'Beauty and the Beast' musical prequel series greenlit by Disney Plus

<p>English actor and singer Luke Evans who played Gaston in `Beauty and the Beast` has joined the star cast of another Disney fiction flick `Pinocchio` as an antagonist.<br />
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According to Deadline, Evans who previously was co-starred with Emma Watson in the action-romantic film `Beauty and the Beast` will play a villainous role in the upcoming Pinocchio. The flick that was announced at Disney`s Investor Day in December will be helmed by Robert Zemeckis. American cultural icon Tom Hanks will also be starred in as `Geppetto`, as per sources.</p>

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The original version of the `Pinocchio` which was released in 1940 revolved around an old-aged woodcarver named Geppetto, who makes a wooden puppet and names it `Pinocchio`.</p>

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The wooden puppet is then brought to life by a blue fairy, who blesses him to become a human being after he proves himself to be `brave, honest and selfless`.As per Deadline, the movie was honoured with various accolades and became the first animated flick to win at the Academy Awards, bagging the gold statue for Best Music, Original Score, and Original Song for `When You Wish Upon a Star`.</p>


English actor and singer Luke Evans who played Gaston in `Beauty and the Beast` has joined the star cast of another Disney fiction flick `Pinocchio` as an antagonist.

English actor and singer Luke Evans who played Gaston in `Beauty and the Beast` has joined the star cast of another Disney fiction flick `Pinocchio` as an antagonist. According to Deadline, Evans who previously was co-starred with Emma Watson in the action-romantic film `Beauty and the Beast` will play a villainous role in the upcoming Pinocchio. The flick that was announced at Disney`s Investor Day in December will be helmed by Robert Zemeckis. American cultural icon Tom Hanks will also be starred in as `Geppetto`, as per sources. Elvis Presley biopic starring Austin Butler, Tom Hanks moved to summer 2022 The original version of the `Pinocchio` which was released in 1940 revolved around an old-aged woodcarver named Geppetto, who makes a wooden puppet and names it `Pinocchio`. 'No Time To Die' to 'Death on the Nile': Movies rescheduled due to the pandemic The wooden puppet is then brought to life by a blue fairy, who blesses him to become a human being after he proves himself to be `brave, honest and selfless`.As per Deadline, the movie was honoured with various accolades and became the first animated flick to win at the Academy Awards, bagging the gold statue for Best Music, Original Score, and Original Song for `When You Wish Upon a Star`.

'Beauty and the Beast' fame Luke Evans to star in Disney's 'Pinocchio' remake

<p>Walt Disney Co&#39;s&nbsp;live-action adaptation of &quot;Beauty and the Beast,&quot; one of the most anticipated movies of the year, will feature a gay character for the first time in Disney`s history, according to the film&#39;s director.</p>

<p>Director Bill Condon said in an interview with Attitude, a British gay lifestyle magazine, that LeFou, the goofy sidekick to the film&#39;s primary villain, Gaston, will come to terms with his sexuality. The character is played by actor Josh Gad.</p>

<p>&quot;LeFou is somebody who on one day wants to be Gaston and on another day wants to kiss Gaston,&quot; Condon said.</p>

<p>&quot;And that&#39;s what has its payoff at the end, which I don&#39;t want to give away. But it is a nice, exclusively gay moment in a Disney movie,&quot; he told Attitude.</p>

<p>Social media reaction was mixed. While some people welcomed Disney&#39;s move to be more inclusive, many were disappointed with the choice of Disney`s first gay character.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twitter user Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) wrote: &quot;Disney&#39;s making its first gay character with LeFou and he&#39;s a clownish sidekick who exists to prop up his straight best friend. Great job.&quot;</p>

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<p>User Jessica(@xwithmywoes) wrote: &quot;In regards to LeFou being Disney&#39;s first openly LGBTQ character, it is bittersweet.&quot;<br />
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<p>The remake of Disney&#39;s 1991 animated movie, starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, hits US&nbsp;theatres on March 17.</p>

<p>There are already hundreds of sold-out showtimes, according to movie ticketing service Fandango.</p>

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LeFou, the goofy sidekick to the film's primary villain, Gaston, will come to terms with his sexuality

Walt Disney Co's live-action adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast," one of the most anticipated movies of the year, will feature a gay character for the first time in Disney`s history, according to the film's director. Director Bill Condon said in an interview with Attitude, a British gay lifestyle magazine, that LeFou, the goofy sidekick to the film's primary villain, Gaston, will come to terms with his sexuality. The character is played by actor Josh Gad. "LeFou is somebody who on one day wants to be Gaston and on another day wants to kiss Gaston," Condon said. "And that's what has its payoff at the end, which I don't want to give away. But it is a nice, exclusively gay moment in a Disney movie," he told Attitude. Social media reaction was mixed. While some people welcomed Disney's move to be more inclusive, many were disappointed with the choice of Disney`s first gay character. Twitter user Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) wrote: "Disney's making its first gay character with LeFou and he's a clownish sidekick who exists to prop up his straight best friend. Great job." Disney's making its first gay character with LeFou and he's a clownish sidekick who exists to prop up his straight best friend. Great job. — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) March 1, 2017 × LeFou has a confused, unrequited crush for Gaston, who treats him badly. I'm not sure anyone should be celebrating this as a diversity win. — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) March 1, 2017 × User Jessica(@xwithmywoes) wrote: "In regards to LeFou being Disney's first openly LGBTQ character, it is bittersweet." Disney was not immediately available for a comment. In regards to Lefou being Disney's first openly LGBTQ character, it is bittersweet. — Jessica (@xwithmywoes) March 1, 2017 × This is a step and it is progress. But we need strong and heroic characters to represent the LGBTQ community. — Jessica (@xwithmywoes) March 1, 2017 × The remake of Disney's 1991 animated movie, starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, hits US theatres on March 17. There are already hundreds of sold-out showtimes, according to movie ticketing service Fandango. (Reuters)

'Beauty and the Beast' to feature Disney's first gay character

<p>A toddler posed for the camera as a Disney princess when her father decided to do an extensive photo series paying homage to Walt Disney&rsquo;s fairytale romance, <em>Beauty and the Beas</em>t.<br />
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The 3-year-old Nellee, channeled a tiny golden gown as Disney&rsquo;s character Belle of <em>Beauty and the Beast</em> for the photo shoot, recreating some iconic scenes from&nbsp;the movie.&nbsp;<br />
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Her father, Josh Rossi, is a commercial photographer who planned the photo series&nbsp;a&nbsp;month in advance. He planned, shot and edited the series with support from his wife.The entire shoot was carried out in&nbsp;European locations with costume designs commissioned to luxury costume designer, Ella Dynae.&nbsp;<br />
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In an interview to Mashable, Josh&nbsp;said, &ldquo;Usually we are just playing games our kids like. This time we play a game we both truly love, which is taking magical pictures together. I honestly hope that dads will get inspired to spend more time with their daughters and find something they can do together to connect.&quot;</p>

<p>The film, directed by Bill Condon, will hit theatres on March 17, 2017. The film stars Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Luke Evans as Gaston, Josh Gad as Le Fou and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts.<br />
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Watch the extended trailer of the movie here:&nbsp;</p>

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The entire shoot was carried out in?European locations with the outfits designed by luxury costume designer, Ella Dynae

A toddler posed for the camera as a Disney princess when her father decided to do an extensive photo series paying homage to Walt Disney’s fairytale romance, Beauty and the Beast. The 3-year-old Nellee, channeled a tiny golden gown as Disney’s character Belle of Beauty and the Beast for the photo shoot, recreating some iconic scenes from the movie. A post shared by Josh Rossi (@joshrossiphoto) on Feb 15, 2017 at 5:24am PST Her father, Josh Rossi, is a commercial photographer who planned the photo series a month in advance. He planned, shot and edited the series with support from his wife.The entire shoot was carried out in European locations with costume designs commissioned to luxury costume designer, Ella Dynae. A post shared by Josh Rossi (@joshrossiphoto) on Feb 14, 2017 at 2:26pm PST In an interview to Mashable, Josh said, “Usually we are just playing games our kids like. This time we play a game we both truly love, which is taking magical pictures together. I honestly hope that dads will get inspired to spend more time with their daughters and find something they can do together to connect." The film, directed by Bill Condon, will hit theatres on March 17, 2017. The film stars Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Luke Evans as Gaston, Josh Gad as Le Fou and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts. Watch the extended trailer of the movie here: (WION)

Father-daughter duo recreate scenes from 'Beauty and the Beast' in photo shoot

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