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! 

Beauty and The Beast Shanghai Premiere Photos + Clip of Song "Gaston"

Today in Shanghai, the cast and filmmakers from Disney’s live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST including Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad and director Bill Condon continued their world tour with a premiere and photo call in Shanghai.

In addition, a first look at a scene from the film featuring the song “Gaston.”

“Beauty and the Beast,” which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life in a stunning, cinematic event, opens in theaters nationwide on March 17.

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".

Beauty and The Beast Character Poster - Gaston

Take a look at the character poster of Gaston played by Luke Evans. 

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!

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. 

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:

lootcrate.com

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

Beauty and The Beast Inspired Recipe: Broccoli, Ham, and Cheese Omelet!

Gaston - Beauty and the Beast

"When I was a lad I ate four dozen eggs / Ev'ry morning to help me get large / And now that I'm grown I eat five dozen eggs / So I'm roughly the size of a barge!"

What you'll need

• Several broccoli florets
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon water
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped ham

How to make it

1. Wash the broccoli florets and cut them into bite-size pieces. Place them in a small saucepan and add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan tightly and heat the broccoli over high heat, steaming it for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain the florets in a colander, being careful to avoid the steam, then set them aside to cool.
2. Crack the eggs into a small bowl. The trick is to achieve as clean a break as possible by striking the egg against the bowl's rim with just the right amount of force. Too little, and you'll end up with small shell fragments; too much, and you'll smash the entire shell. If you happen to get any shell fragments in the bowl, use a clean teaspoon to remove them.
3. Add the water and salt to the eggs and use a fork to beat the mixture just until blended. Now, before you do anything else, get the rest of your breakfast ready (pour your orange juice, put your bread in the toaster, and so forth), because an omelet cooks in 2 minutes or less from start to finish.
4. Put your pan on a front burner with the heat set at slightly higher than medium. If you're right-handed, point the handle toward your left side; if you're left-handed, point it toward your right. Let the pan heat for 2 to 3 minutes so that it gets fairly hot. Put a tablespoon-size pat of butter in the middle of the pan and let it melt. If the butter immediately starts to sizzle and smoke, your pan is too hot. Remove it from the heat to cool for a minute or so before proceeding. Tilt the pan to spread the melting butter over the entire bottom.
5. Pour the beaten eggs into the prepared pan and wait a few seconds for the bottom of the eggs to cook just a little. Then use a wooden spoon or spatula to start gently pushing the eggs away from the edge of the pan toward the center. As you do so, tilt the pan so that uncooked egg runs into the empty spot you've created. Work your way around the edge in this fashion until the egg is no longer runny.
6. Using the back of a wooden spoon or spatula, spread any remaining uncooked egg across the surface so that it will continue to cook evenly.
7. When the surface of your omelet looks just a little undercooked, it's time to add your fillings (the egg will finish cooking as you complete the next 2 steps). Arrange the broccoli over the half of the omelet farthest from you. Sprinkle the cheese and the ham over the broccoli.
8. Holding the pan handle with one hand, slide a spatula under the plain half of the omelet and fold it over the filling in one steady motion.
9. Using an underhand grip, tilt up the pan handle and slide the omelet out of the pan and onto your plate. Bon appétit!

Source: http://spoonful.com/recipes/broccoli-ham-and-cheese-omelet