Beauty and The Beast performed by Ariana Grande and John Legend (From "Beauty and the Beast"/Audio Only)

Listen to the complete Beauty and The Beast song performed by Ariana Grande and John Legend. (C) 2017 Walt Disney Records

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DISNEY TWENTY-THREE GOES BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE STUNNING NEW ADAPTATION OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

DISNEY TWENTY-THREE GOES BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE STUNNING NEW ADAPTATION OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

BEFORE THE “TALE AS OLD AS TIME” HITS THEATERS THIS MARCH, EMMA WATSON, JOSH GAD, AND ACADEMY AWARD^®-WINNING DIRECTOR BILL CONDON TAKE DISNEY TWENTY-THREE BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE ELABORATE, LIVE-ACTION MUSICAL.

PLUS, THE EXCLUSIVE 40TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION OF THE NEW MICKEY MOUSE CLUB, A PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMING GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY FILM AND ATTRACTION, AND A PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION.

BURBANK, Calif. – February 2, 2017 – Transforming one of the most beloved animated films of all time into a live-action feature, complete with elaborate sets, extravagant costumes, vibrant musical numbers, and dazzling special effects, is no easy task. But that’s exactly what director Bill Condon has done with Beauty and the Beast, which arrives in theaters March 17. “When a musical works and you feel that kind of thrill of taking off, I think it’s like nothing else,” says Condon who, along with stars Emma Watson (Belle) and Josh Gad (LeFou), reveals to Disney twenty-three the unique challenges they faced and the heartfelt moments they experienced when creating this sumptuous new film.

The spring issue, exclusively for Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, also features a look behind the scenes with Chris Pratt and Kurt Russell at the making of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, as well as an interview with Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde, who describes in detail the thrills and excitement that await guests on Guardians of the Galaxy—Mission: BREAKOUT!—coming to Disney California Adventure later this year.

Plus, actors Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi talk exclusively with Disney twenty-three about Tangled: The Series, and the hair-raising good time they’ve had stepping back into the roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider (now known as Eugene). Disney twenty-three looks at five incredible decades of Pirates of the Caribbean, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer offers readers a sneak peek at May’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. And the Mouseketeers from The New Mickey Mouse Club come together 40 years later to look back on their fun and funkadelic ’70s-era show.

Also included in the spring issue of Disney twenty-three:

• A celebration of the Main Street Electrical Parade’s 45th anniversary, as it returns to its original home at Disneyland Park
• The wonder and beauty of Disneynature’s newest film, Born in China
• A peek at what’s to come during the 25th anniversary of Disneyland Paris
• Eleven cool experiences you may not have known about at Walt Disney World Resort
• A look inside the newly renovated Walt Disney Animation Studios headquarters
• Regular features including A Walk with Walt, D Society, and Ask Dave

And readers will get a look at the 2017 D23 Gold Member Gift, “Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men.” The gift, sent to D23 Gold Members who join or renew for 2017, includes 23 meticulously reproduced items—including beautiful artwork—that represent the work and legacy of the nine animators who created some of Disney’s most enduring characters. More on the gift is available at D23.com/NineOldMen.

Disney twenty-three, which is delivered directly to fans’ doorsteps, is offered exclusively to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members as a benefit of their membership. The latest issue will begin arriving in mid-February.

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication,Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold Membership ($74.99), Gold Family Membership ($99.99), and General Membership (complimentary) levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube.

DISNEY SCHEDULES OPENING NIGHT EVENTS NATIONWIDE FOR FANS OF “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” THURSDAY, MARCH 16

DISNEY SCHEDULES OPENING NIGHT EVENTS

NATIONWIDE FOR FANS OF “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Events Include Screening of the Highly-Anticipated Live-Action Film,

Special Behind-the-Scenes Content and Music Video for

“Beauty and the Beast” Performed by Ariana Grande and John Legend

BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 31, 2017) – Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is scheduling special opening night events for “Beauty and the Beast” fans on Thursday, March 16 at approximately 590 locations nationwide. The events, which are taking place ahead of the 7:00pm showings at theaters with IMAX®, Dolby Cinema® and other select premium large formats, will give fans the opportunity to be among the first to experience the highly-anticipated live-action film and will include special behind-the-scenes on-screen content and the only opportunity for in-theatre audiences to see Ariana Grande and John Legend’s music video for their Beauty and the Beast duet.

Theaters from AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus and Wehrenberg are participating, as is the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, and each theatre circuit will be offering special concession stand promotions and commemorative give-away’s celebrating the film and the event.

Tickets for the “Beauty and the Beast” opening night fan events are on sale now and available through www.BeOurGuest.com/fan-events/. For more information, visit www.BeOurGuest.com.

About the Film:

The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic “Beauty and the Beast,” a stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. “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 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; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, the wardrobe; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; Hattie Morahan as the enchantress; and Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

Directed by Bill Condon based on the 1991 animated film “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers. “Beauty and the Beast” will be released in U.S. theaters on March 17, 2017.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Recipe for The Big Game! #GameDayGrub

With The Big Game quickly approaching, it is time to start thinking about what is going to be on your table! As a huge foodie, I am always thinking about food and what to bring to my friends party of the Big Game! 

I decided to make my famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip! I headed off to my local Smart & Final to pick up my ingredients! I love that Smart & Final always has exactly what I need! Where else can you find warehouse prices and market freshness? Plus, they are running an amazing contest to go along with the Big Game! 

Smart & Final is giving one lucky fan groceries for a year by simply guessing the correct Final Score in the Big Game on February 5th! 

To enter this awesome contest, click the link below:
Smart & Final 2nd Annual Final Score Sweepstakes

And that's not all! Smart & Final will also be hosting a Twitter Chat the day of the Big Game on February 5th from 12pm PST to 1PM PST. There will be a $150 Smartcash card given to a random winner who joins us and uses the hashtag #GameDayGrub during the Twitter Chat!

But while you are waiting for the Big Game let's go shopping for the ingredients for the chocolate chip cookie dough dip!

Now it's time to head home and make the chocolate chip cookie dough dip! 

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup toffee bits

Instructions

1. Cream together cream cheese and butter.
2. Add all remaining ingredients and mix until well-combined.
3. Serve with graham crackers or apple wedges.

Notes

Do NOT use reduced fat cream cheese as it may cause your dip to have the wrong consistency. 

The final product! Doesn't it look delicious? Now you can use apple slices, graham crackers or even cookies to dip into this chocolate chip cookie dough! 

Thank you to Smart & Final for inspiring me and sponsoring me to make this recipe! Enjoy the Big Game out there everybody!

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*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Smart & Final*