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.

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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. 
 
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."

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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;

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

Chris Pratt and Tom Holland starrer animated fantasy drama 'Onward' has been shifted earlier, and will be available at 5 p.m. P.T.

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According to the news agency, with theatres now closed in the U.S. and much of the world, Disney will make current release `Onward` available in the home via digital beginning Friday.

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On April 3, the animated flick starring Chris Pratt and Tom Holland will be available at 5 P.M. on Disney+.

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The movie 'Onward'&nbsp;which first hit the theatres in early March is among a raft of new releases that are now counting on home entertainment to make up for the unprecedented closure of cinemas across the globe. 
 
Virtually, all the screens in the U.S. went dark this week, following in the footsteps of numerous theatres overseas, beginning with China in late January

Chris Pratt and Tom Holland starrer animated fantasy drama 'Onward' has been shifted earlier, and will be available at 5 p.m. P.T. Also read: Hit by coronavirus fears, North America box office near 20-year low According to the news agency, with theatres now closed in the U.

Chris Pratt and Tom Holland starrer animated fantasy drama 'Onward' has been shifted earlier, and will be available at 5 p.m. P.T. Also read: Hit by coronavirus fears, North America box office near 20-year low According to the news agency, with theatres now closed in the U.S. and much of the world, Disney will make current release `Onward` available in the home via digital beginning Friday. In pics: 8 new web shows, films to watch as you quarantine at home On April 3, the animated flick starring Chris Pratt and Tom Holland will be available at 5 P.M. on Disney+. The movie 'Onward' which first hit the theatres in early March is among a raft of new releases that are now counting on home entertainment to make up for the unprecedented closure of cinemas across the globe. Virtually, all the screens in the U.S. went dark this week, following in the footsteps of numerous theatres overseas, beginning with China in late January

Disney's 'Onward' to release early on digital amid coronavirus pandemic

The shoot for Marvel comics based Disney Plus series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' has been halted in Prague in the light of the coronavirus outbreak, reported a magazine.

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The move follows the government of the Czech Republic's decision to impose a ban on the screenings of movies, high school and elementary classes, cultural and sports events.

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Following the same, the Prague Film Festival has also been cancelled, reported a magazine. The shooting for the film began last week in Prague but according to the magazine, the cast and the crew of the film have now been called to Atlanta. 
 
This is not the first time that the shooting of the film has been interrupted. In January, the Puerto Rico shoot was pushed back after Puerto Rico was hit by a series of powerful earthquakes.

The shoot for Marvel comics based Disney Plus series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' has been halted in Prague in the light of the coronavirus outbreak, reported a magazine.

The shoot for Marvel comics based Disney Plus series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' has been halted in Prague in the light of the coronavirus outbreak, reported a magazine. In pics: From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus The move follows the government of the Czech Republic's decision to impose a ban on the screenings of movies, high school and elementary classes, cultural and sports events. Following the same, the Prague Film Festival has also been cancelled, reported a magazine. The shooting for the film began last week in Prague but according to the magazine, the cast and the crew of the film have now been called to Atlanta. This is not the first time that the shooting of the film has been interrupted. In January, the Puerto Rico shoot was pushed back after Puerto Rico was hit by a series of powerful earthquakes.

Prague shoot for Disney's 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' halted due to coronavirus outbreak