‘Beauty And The Beast’ Live-Action, Animated Special Set At ABC
deadline.comABC is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Disney classic film Beauty and the Beast with a two-hour hybrid animated and live-action special.
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration airs Thursday, December 15 at 8 PM EST on ABC, and will be available the next day on Disney+.Jon M.
Chu (In The Heights) will executive produce with Hamish Hamilton set to direct. The cast, whose performances will be woven throughout the original feature film, will be announced at a later date.The special will include live never-before-seen musical performances, along with new sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.
Each performance is created to pay homage while also adding to the iconic story for viewers. Songs from the original animated classic will be performed in front of a live audience at Disney Studios.“‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a timeless story and we’re so fortunate to work with creative mastermind Jon M.
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