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11 Ways The New Beauty And The Beast Differs From The Original Animated Movie

New characters, new songs and some big changes.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 23:11

With the live-action Beauty and the Beast film already smashing pre-sale records set by last year’s blockbuster hits Captain America and Finding Dory in advance of its release on March 17th, it doesn’t take a brainiac like Belle to work out that Disney’s tale as old as time is about to give the box office a proper good beastin'!

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But how does this modern version differ from the animated classic that made us all look at our pet dogs a little bit differently at animated monsters for a bit in the 90s? Well, in a lot of ways tbqh.

Sacré bleu!

1. Belle’s an inventor

Courtesy of Emma Watson, Belle has undergone a few key changes in the remake. Most notably, Belle is now the inventor in her family, whilst in the original it was her dad who made inventions. He’s now a painter in this version.

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2. Belle is feminist princess goals

When she’s not inventing a quicker way to do laundry so she has more time to spend teaching girls in her village how to read, Belle’s looking for ways to escape Beast’s castle by using whatever materials she has on hand.

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3. There are lots of new songs

Somewhat, sacrilegious? We hear you. But with the film clocking in at over 2 hours, it should come as no surprise that this live-action Beauty and the Beast features several new songs. Some new Celine Dion, anyone?

Céline Dion - How Does A Moment Last Forever (From "Beauty and the Beast"/Audio Only)

4. Lumiere and Cogsworth look creepy as fuck

In fact, is it just us, or do all the castle staff not look absolutely horrifying in this live-action version?! Even adorable teacup chip looks like a wrong’n.

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5. A brand-new character

As well as this being a more inclusive and diverse remake that features several interracial relationships, a black bookshop owner, and a sprinkle of LGBTQ representation, the remake has also introduced a brand-new character named Cadenza. Stanley Tucci voices the grand piano who is described as being a “neurotic maestro”.

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6. Mummy issues (WE'RE NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING)

Not only do we get to watch scenes featuring the Prince before he’s turned into a Beast at the start of the film, but we also finally get to find out what happened to Belle’s mother in a scene later in the film that may have you reaching for the tissues.

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7. The Enchantress who puts a spell on the Prince has a more significant role

Confined to some stained glass in the animated version, the Enchantress, who curses the Prince and his staff for being cruel to her has a much larger role in the live-action film, mysteriously appearing at key points in the story.

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8. Gaston kinda steals the show

The reviews are in and devilishly handsome rogue Gaston (played by devilishly handsome Welsh babe Luke Evans) is the theatrical, over the top, and undeniably lovable fuck boy we secretly shipped in the original… only 100 times better. Having now been given a meaty backstory, and dare we say a few more redeeming qualities in this live-action retelling, we’re so not blaming Belle for looking, well, somewhat pleased to see Gaston every time she runs into him in this version.

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9. A new magical object to lose your shit over

If you thought Beast’s only trippy accessory is his magic mirror, then you’re going to totally lose it when in one scene Beast allows Belle to use his enchanted atlas to transport them both to another place IN TIME.

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10. LeFou explores his sexuality in an “exclusively gay” moment

Whilst LeFou’s “exclusively gay” moment in the film could be criticised for being stereotypical, director Bill Condon’s instance in exploring LeFou’s feelings for Gaston is definitely the right step forward that will hopefully lead to more LGBTQ representation in Disney films.

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11. Belle doesn’t read to sheep in this version

Baaaaaaah humbug.

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- By Portis Wasp @portiswasp

Want more Beauty And The Beast? HIT PLAY on the video below to see the cast reveal their FUNNIEST moments from behind the scenes!

25 Facts You Didn’t Know About Beauty And The Beast

  • Did you know: Beauty and the Beast was the first ever animated film to earn more than $100 million at the box office and made a staggering $424 million worldwide. C'est in-croyable!
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  • According to his animator, Beast is made up of 7 animals (a lion, buffalo, gorilla, wild boar, bear, wolf, and human person) and has a rainbow-coloured bum.
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  • It took a whopping six months to illustrate this ballroom scene with Beast and Belle dancing together.
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  • Blink and you’ll miss Bambi’s mother drinking from a stream in one of the opening shots of the film.
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  • The same can be said for Belle’s brief cameo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame where she can be seen walking down a busy street with her nose still stuck in a book.
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  • Fans of Frozen will be treated to a second fix of funny guy Josh Gad (who voiced Olaf the snowman) as he stars in the new live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast: playing Gaston’s bumbling sidekick Lefou.
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  • Other actors who have voiced characters in more than one Disney film include: Emma Thompson (Treasure Planet, Brave), Mindy Kaling (wreck it Ralph, Inside Out), Idris Elba (Finding Dory, Zootopia), and Kristen Bell (Frozen, Zootopia).
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  • One of the new characters introduced in the live-action film is this grand piano. Named “Candeza”, the piano, who is described as a neurotic maestro, will be voiced by acting veteran Stanley Tucci.
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  • When the film was released in China, Beast was dubbed by martial arts legend Jackie Chan.
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  • Believe it or not, Beast’s real name is never mentioned in the film and was only con-firmed as "Adam" in the CD Rom tie-in game and subsequent Broadway musical.
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  • Prepare to have your mind blown: Chip was originally meant to be a cute little music box instead of a cute little teacup.
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  • Beauty and the Beast is currently the 9th longest running musical in Broadway history.
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  • Belle’s dress is said to be loosely based on Dorothy's from The Wizard of Oz and was made the colour it is to illustrate how different Belle is from everyone else in town.
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  • The original version of Gaston’s death, which featured wolves killing him after he survived falling from Beast’s castle with a broken leg, was canned by producers and instead used in the Lion King during Scar’s demise.
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  • Eleven years after its release, the Library of Congress deemed Beauty and the Beast a “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” film and selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry.
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  • Some of the sculptures seen in Beast’s castle are said to be very early concept designs of Beast himself.
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  • Meanwhile, some of the paintings around the castle are actually undetailed versions of famous paintings. So, yes, that is the “Girl with a Pearl Earring” you spotted outside of Belle’s bedroom.
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  • Belle is the second Disney princess to not be of royal decent. The first one is basement baby Cinderella.
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  • Due to scheduling conflicts with Star Trek: The Next Generation, Patrick Stewart had to turn down the role of Cogsworth. He did manage to voice characters in two Disney films a few years later though: Bambi II and Chicken Little.
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  • Angela Lansbury’s character Mrs. Potts was originally called Mrs. Chamomile. But when none of the cast could pronounce the herbal tea properly, the producers settled on Potts.
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  • During filming, Lansbury didn’t think her character should sing the ballad ‘Tale As Old As Time’ so only recorded the track once as a backup. Not only did her version end up being used in the film. It also won an Oscar for ‘Best Original Song’.
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  • Ever wondered what the latin phrase "Vincit qui se vincit” on the stained glass window means? When translated, it reads; ”He conquers who conquers himself."
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  • Due to time constraints in post-production, Belle and Prince Adam’s final dance in the film is actually a reused animation from Sleeping Beauty of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip dancing.
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  • Belle’s strong and independent personality is said to have been inspired by Katharine Hepburn's performance as headstrong character Jo March in the 1933 production of Little Women.
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  • The live-action adaptation starring Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, and Ian McKellen as Cogsworth is in cinemas this weekend!
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