Giveaway: Custom Beauty and The Beast Mouse Ears

Win a pair of custom Beauty and The Beast ears from my talented friend Charlotte who made our Carl and Ellie mailbox purse for Spring Dapper Day at Disneyland! The giveaway is open worldwide and the winner will be notified by email!

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The Build A Bear Beast is not part of the giveaway but to show that the ears will look great on anyone!!! Good luck and enter today!!!

Unboxing the Dreamers Treasure Box Beauty and The Beast Theme

Watch our unboxing of the Dreamer Treasure Box, a fan subscription Disney themed monthly box. We are unboxing the Beauty and The Beast one for March 2017. See how amazing the box is and it is one of our must have subscription boxes!

Giveaway: Beauty and The Rose Sipper from Disneyland

Giving away one of these beautiful Beauty and The Beast Rose Sippers from Disneyland! This giveaway is open worldwide and the winner will be notified by email! Good luck!

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Beauty and The Beast (2017) Coloring Sheets

Here are some coloring pages for the live-action Beauty and The Beast! Simply click on the image to get a larger version, then print them out and color! Have fun! 

First Look at the Song "Belle" from "Beauty and the Beast" as the Cast Begins Their Worldwide Tour in Paris

The cast and filmmakers from Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” including Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Josh Gad, Luke Evans, director Bill Condon and composer Alan Menken, gathered in the City of Light earlier today. Paris is the perfect setting for the launch of the worldwide press tour, as it is France where the story originated.

Plu, watch a clip from the movie and featuring one of my favorite songs, "Belle".

Giveaway: Beauty and The Beast Belle Tea Cup and Saucer Set

Enter to win this beautiful Belle tea cup and saucer set! Made of fine bone china and decorated in 22ct gold, this is a collector's item that you will proud to display! This giveaway is open worldwide! The winner will be notified by email!

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Giveaway: Beauty and The Beast Snowglobe

Enter to win this beautiful Beauty and The Beast snowglobe. As we get close to the release of the live-action movie, this snowglobe will go great anywhere in your home! This giveaway is open worldwide! The winner will be notified by email! Good luck!

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Giveaway: Beauty and The Beast Valentine's Mugs + Starbucks Gift Card

Tale as old as time! Enter to win these Beauty and The Beast Valentine's mugs plus a $20 Starbucks gift card! This giveaway is open worldwide! The winner will be notified by email!

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Beauty and The Beast Character Poster - Belle

Take a look at the character poster for Belle played by Emma Watson.

Stunning New Triptych Poster for Disney's Beauty and The Beast!

A gorgeous new poster for Disney's upcoming live action Beauty and The Beast has appeared! Click on the image below for an even larger version!

Emma Watson Sings "Belle Reprise" in Beauty and The Beast Golden Globe TV Spot

On March 17, experience an adventure in the great wide somewhere. #BeOurGuest

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within. The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Oscar® winner Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s eccentric, but lovable father; Josh Gad as Lefou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, the candelabra; Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Oscar nominee Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

Emma Watson Sings "Something There" from Beauty and The Beast

Get your first taste of Emma Watson singing a bit of "Something There" from Beauty and The Beast.

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Giveaway: Art of Belle Rose Mug plus Barnes and Noble Gift Card

Enter to win this beautiful Art of Belle Rose mug plus a $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Card! Start off 2017 with a cup of tea or coffee and a new book! This giveaway is open worldwide and the winner will be notified by email! Good luck!

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Disney's 25th Anniversary Beauty and The Beast Blu-Ray Review

Beauty and The Beast returns for its 25th Anniversary in a Walt Disney Signature Collection Blu-ray release. The tale as old as time is one of my favorite Disney animated films of all-time. Marking its second time on Blu-ray, let's take a look and see what is different from its original release.

Video Quality:

You will find the same 1080p video presentation as the previous release which is still stunning. If you have never seen Beauty and The Beast on Blu-ray before then you are in for a treat. The gorgeous transfer will leave everyone from children to the biggest film fan in awe. The rich color palette captures the darkness of the forest, the warmth of the ballroom and more is absolutely pristine. The brush strokes can be seen in the background paintings and serve as a reminder of the artistry that was hand drawn animation. Still one of the very best transfers from Disney ever.   

Audio Quality:

You will find the same DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless soundtrack as on the previous release which is still as stunning as the video release. The audio truly surrounds you and envelopes you into the film. Dialogue is perfectly placed and you can hear every line even whispers. Every sound effect is prioritized to perfection from the clinking teacups, to the thundering crash of lightning above you, to the Beast's roar, to Belle's soft footsteps in the castle. Still an absolutely stunning audio mix.

Bonus Features:

You will find two unique cuts of the film, the original theatrical cut as well as the special extended cut. There is also a sing-along version of the theatrical cut. There new bonus features and the audio commentary is from the previously released Blu-ray. Below is a breakdown of what's included, where, and whether it's new or carryover. It should be noted that every extra on this disc is also available digitally, but not vice-versa, obviously. 

On-disc bonuses: 

• Always Belle (1080p, 11:32): Paige O'Hara talks about voicing Belle and what has happened in her life since then. 
• Menken & Friends: 25 Years of Musical Inspiration (1080p, 19:06): Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stephen Schwartz, and Alan Menken gather to sing songs from the film.
• #1074: Walt, Fairy Tales & Beauty and the Beast (1080p, 9:36): A look back at the very first ideas for a Beauty and The Beast film.
• The Recording Sessions (1080p, 3:48): An all too brief look at the recording sessions of the voice actors that the animators used for reference.
• 25 Fun Facts About Beauty and the Beast (1080p, 5:24): Stuck in the Middle's Kayla Maisonet and Best Friends Whenever's Gus Kamp quickly run through some fun facts about the movie.
• Beauty and the Beast Sneak Peek (1080p, 1:24): An all-too-brief behind-the-scenes preview for the live-action film, coming in March 2017. Don't expect to see much that hasn't already been shown elsewhere. I was hoping for a larger look or at least the footage that was shown to us at the D23 Expo in 2015.
• Song Selection (Sing-Along Edition Only) (1080p, 22:52 total runtime): Fans can jump directly to their favorite songs from the Sing-Along version of the film. Included are Belle, Belle (Reprise), Gaston, Gaston(Reprise), Be Our Guest, Something There, Beauty and the Beast, The Mob Song, and Beauty and the Beast(Reprise).
• Audio Commentary (Extended Edition Only): Directors Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale, Producer Don Hahn, and Composer Alan Menken. This is the same track available on the previous release. See that review for more information.
• Classic Bonus Preview (1080p, 0:43): A short ad for all the features available digitally.

Below is a list of the digital-only bonus features. 
* indicates that the bonus was available on the previously released Blu-ray. 

Behind the Scenes 

• A Transformation: Glen Keane (3:12)*
• Character Development: Lumiere (2:50)
• Camera Move Test (2:03)*
• The Transformation: Pencil Version (5:22)*
• Character Development: Mrs. Potts (2:14)
• New Digital Horizons (4:21)
• Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind The Making Of Beauty And The Beast (53:24)*
• Character Development: Beast (3:49)
• Animation Tests, Rough & Clean Ups (4:54)*
• Early Presentation Reel (2:48)*
• Character Development: Gaston (3:12)
• Will vs. Nik (3:15)
• Character Development: Cogsworth (2:53)

Bonus Scenes 

• Deleted Scene: Belle In The Library With Introduction By Roger Allers (9:05)*
• Deleted Song: "Human Again" (6:57)*
• Deleted Song Sequence "Human Again:" Introduction By Don Hahn (0:45)*
• Deleted Song Sequence "Human Again:" Introduction By Alan Menken (0:41)*
• Alternate Story Open With Introduction By Peter Schneider (18:57)*

Cast & Crew 

• Always Belle (11:32)
• Searching For Beast's Castle (17:51)
• Acting As A Team (6:45)

Archives 

• The Beauty Of Voice Acting (10:25)
• Frame By Frame: A Thumbnail Sketch Of The History Of Animation (14:18)
• #1074: Walt, Fairy Tales & Beauty And The Beast (9:35)
• Disney: A Fairy Tale (8:28)

Music & More 

• Song Selection: Beauty and the Beast (Reprise) (0:49)
• Song Selection: Belle (Reprise) (1:01)
• "Beauty And The Beast" Music Video (Preformed By Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson) (4:24)*
• Jordan Sparks "Beauty And The Beast" Music Video (3:26)*
• Menken & Friends: 25 Years Of Musical Inspiration (19:05)
• Song Selection: Gaston (3:08)
• Song Selection: The Mob Song (3:27)
• Broadway Beginnings (13:07)*
• The Recording Sessions (3:47)
• Composing A Classic: A Musical Conversation With Alan Menken, Don Hahn & Richard Kraft(20:18)*
• Song Selection: Belle (5:06)
• Alternate Version: "Be Our Guest" (4:51)*
• Alternate Score: The Transformation (1:59)*
• Song Selection: Something There (1:56)
• Song Selection: Beauty and the Beast (2:47)
• Song Selection: Be Our Guest (3:40)
• Full Circle To Broadway (10:25)
• Ever A Surprise: A Portrait Of Howard Ashman (13:49)
• Song Selection: Gaston (Reprise) (1:08)

Etc. 

• Beauty And The Beast With Audio Commentary (1:31:43)*
• Beauty And The Beast Work-In-Progress Edition (1:25:39)*
• Beauty And The Beast Sing-Along Edition (1:24:53)*
• Beauty And The Beast Original Theatrical Edition (1:24:53)*
• 25 Fun Facts About Beauty And The Beast (5:22)
• Beauty And The Beast Special Extended Edition (1:31:43)*

Promos & Trailers 

• TV Spot #1 (0:32)*
• TV Spot #3 (0:32)*
• Large Format Release Trailer (2:31)*
• TV Spot #4 (0:15)*
• TV Spot #2 (0:32)*
• Original Release Trailer (2:29)*
• Beauty And The Beast Sneak Peak (1:23)

Additional Bonus 

• The Beauty Of Voice Acting (10:25)

Overall:

The 25th Anniversary edition is another fine release to celebrate one of the best animated films of all-time. If you missed the previous Blu-ray release then this is a must buy. 

Disney's Beauty and The Beast Character Sketch Art

Celebrate Disney's Beauty and The Beast 25th Anniversary Blu-ray release by taking a look at some character sketch art from the animated classic.

My Dream Loot Crate - The Disney Movie Vault Crate - Beauty and The Beast

When Loot Crate said they were interested in learning about what ideas people would put together for a Dream Crate my mind went wild with all of the possibilities of all the Loot Crates that could be created in the World of Disney. Narrowing it down to one idea forced me to really think about what was my overall favorite thing in the Disney Universe and that would be the movies.

So, my idea for My Dream Loot Crate is the Disney Movie Vault Loot Crate! Every month you would get a Disney movie and a variety of cool items to help you celebrate that movie! Each crate would then fold into what looks like a vault with that movie title on it, perfect for storage of all of your Loot Crate goodies.

I decided that the first crate would have to be for the 25th Anniversary Blu-ray of Beauty and The Beast. I choose this as the first crate as I am not only a huge fan of the animated version but I cannot wait for the live action version next year.

For those of you not familiar with Loot Crate, it is a monthly subscription service that sends you between 4 to 6 geeky items to your door from a wide variety of brands.

Let's take a look into My Dream Loot Crate and see what treasures we uncover.

The 25th Anniversary Blu-Ray of Beauty and The Beast is the highlight of this Loot Crate. The only animated film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards includes four versions of the film as well as a host of stunning all-new bonus extras.

Next, you will uncover this light-up Lumiere ornament. A fantastic way to light your path all year through. This item is from the Disney Store.

Continuing through the Loot Crate you will discover a stowaway. This adorable Chip mug has found his way into the Crate and into your heart. I love mugs and this is the perfect choice for this Loot Crate. This items is from the Disney Parks.

Next, to help celebrate the upcoming live action version of Disney's Beauty and The Beast you will also get this mini teaser poster perfect for framing.

And last but not least you will also get a really cool t-shirt like one of the above depending if you are male or female. These items are from the Disney Store.

The Disney Movie Vault Loot Crate will be the perfect gift for you or your favorite Disney movie fan. And this would not just be limited to Disney movies but to various studios as well.

What do you think of this Dream Loot Crate? Would this be something you want to see become a reality? And what would be in your Dream Loot Crate? Leave comments below!

To learn more about Loot Crate, check out their site:

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*Disclaimer: This post is in conjunction with Loot Crate but is not a paid post. All opinions are my own.*

Unboxing of the Belle Teacup and Saucer Set from The English Ladies Co.

The amazing Belle teacup and saucer set is from the fantastic folks at The English Ladies Co. that have the exclusive rights to make figurines and teacup sets of the Disney princesses. These beautiful hand crafted teacups and saucers are made from fine bone china and detailed in 22ct. gold.

Watch the unboxing video with Kristen and myself.

To learn more about where to purchase this beautiful item and more:

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Beautiful Disney Princess Shoes by Shoes By Smiley!

Take a look at these stunning Disney Princess shoes by my amazingly talented friend Amanda from Shoes By Smiley!

Love all the details and additional characters on the sides of the shoes!

You know you want a pair of awesome hand painted shoes like these!

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Emma Watson is Disney¹s Belle in new Beauty and the Beast

Emma Watson is Disney’s Belle in new Beauty and the Beast

Actress Emma Watson has been cast as Belle in Disney’s upcoming live-action interpretation of Beauty and the Beast. The film is directed by Bill Condon and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. Production is anticipated to begin later this year.

Giveaway: Disney's Belle Princess Dress-Inspired Mug!

Enter to win this Belle dress-inspired mug!

The inner lip of the mug features Belle's signature!

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