ABC to present BEAUTY & THE BEAST Live film with performances
ABC to present BEAUTY & THE BEAST Live film with performances
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 3:20pm
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/beauty-and-the-beast-abc-live-special-1235175594/
The BATB special will feature never-before-seen musical performances, new sets and costumes inspired by the classic story. Each performance, ABC says, will pay homage to the original animated favorite while also adding to its iconic story. Songs from the original animated classic will be performed in front of a live audience at Disney Studios.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 3:25pm
Oy! They’re doing what they did with THE LITTLE MERMAID Live! but with concert performances like they did at the Hollywood Bowl.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 3:25pm
Because The Little Mermaid was such a roaring success?
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 3:34pm
This is ABC’s / Disney’s attempt to replicate the NBC holiday season live musicals… and I’ve got little hope for this one after Mermaid sunk to the bottom of the ocean.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 4:07pm
Ive been waiting for them to do this. NBC and Fox had some success with the live musical thing so I hope they can be successful with this one and make up for the tragic Little Mermaid.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 4:09pm
jimmycurry01 said: "Because The Little Mermaid was such a roaring success?"
ABC’s Little Mermaid Live averaged 9 million total viewers and a 2.6 demo rating, making it the highest-rated live musical TV event since Fox’s Grease Live, which posted a 4.3 in January 2016. In total audience, it was the most watched live TV musical event since NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live (in April 2018).
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 4:32pm
Sutton Ross said: "Ive been waiting for them to do this. NBC and Fox had some success with the live musical thing so I hope they can be successful with this one and make up for the tragic Little Mermaid."
This isn’t Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Live! They’re showing the film and when the songs come up, they’ll do live-action type of presentation. Like what they did horribly with THE LITTLE MERMAID. NBC and FOX did TV adaptations of full musicals.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/17
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 4:44pm
Another one of Disneys pointless ideas!
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 4:44pm
I must be in the minority, because I actually thought the little mermaid presentation was nicely done.
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 7:42pm
I’m glad they’re being more up front about what it is this time. Part of what made The Little Mermaid so disappointing was that the descriptions ahead of time were much more unclear so I think a lot of us were expecting something closer to an actual live tv musical
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 7:54pm
Sorry, this s**t is beyond great.
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Posted: 7/5/22 at 8:20pm
If they get someone good to sing “A Change in Me” I’ll watch. I didn’t think they’d use “Her Voice” for Little Mermaid but they did so who knows.
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Posted: 7/6/22 at 7:04am
joshdog2014 said: "I’m glad they’re being more up front about what it is this time. Part of what made The Little Mermaid so disappointing was that the descriptions ahead of time were much more unclear so I think a lot of us were expecting something closer to an actual live tv musical"
I think a big part of the issue with The Little Mermaid Live! is that the fast-moving story with an action-heavy climax just doesn't translate well to a more stationary format. BTAB is a much better fit...
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 1:18pm
Thought this was going to be different songs performed by different people. It’s the whole show? I like HER, but not as excited anymore.
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 1:23pm
DramaTeach said: "Thought this was going to be different songs performed by different people. It’s the whole show? I like HER, but not as excited anymore."
Apparently, you didn't read the part that said "The rest of the talented cast, whose performances will be seamlessly woven through the original feature film, will be announced at a later date."
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 1:32pm
Luke Evans and Josh Gad should reunite as Gaston and Lefou. They were hilarious in the 2017 remake - and their planned prequel series was canned earlier this year. This would compensate for that greatly!
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 1:40pm
Jeffrey Karasarides said:
“Apparently, you didn't read the part that said "The rest of the talented cast, whose performances will be seamlessly woven through the original feature film, will be announced at a later date.""
Right, so it’s the whole thing (sorry I said “show” and not movie 🙄) as opposed to just performances like the Disney sing-along. Still not as excited. Unless they give me an Angela Lansbury moment.
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 1:50pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "H.E.R. will star as Belle"
I couldn't imagine someone with less personality or energy.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 1:56pm
She is gorgeous and incredibly cool. Love.
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 2:04pm
ClydeBarrow said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "H.E.R. will star as Belle"
I couldn't imagine someone with less personality or energy."
Emma Watson?
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 2:14pm
The racists are in full force after this announcement.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 2:19pm
Yup. Seeing it in comments in articles and on socials. Absolutely despicable.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 4:58pm
She's def. an out of left field choice. Her vibe/voice doesn't seem suited for this, but that's what has me interested. I don't see her all smiles walking around waving at the townsfolk. But hey, I'm interested.
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Posted: 7/20/22 at 5:00pm
Racists hate when fictional characters who were initially depicted as white are then played by actors of color.
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