By Zach Johnson In celebration of D23’s 10th anniversary, we’re unboxing the magic once again by taking a closer look at all the exclusive goodies our Gold Members have received over the years. From limited-edition lithographs to rare reproductions, D23 Gold Members have amassed quite a collection! Without further ado, here is the complete list …
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By Alexander Rannie Few moments in animation linger in the mind as vividly as the ballroom sequence in Beauty and the Beast. The seamless combination of music (“Beauty and the Beast,” sung by Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Potts), hand-drawn animation (Mrs. Potts, Chip, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Belle and the Beast), and computer technology (the ballroom environment) …
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By William Keck “To our friend Howard, who gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul, we will be forever grateful.” This dedication in the closing credits of Beauty and the Beast pays homage to the film’s lyricist, Howard Ashman, who never lived to see the final print. Were only real life as just …
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By William Keck In real life, sidekicks (usually our little brothers and sisters) can be, well, let’s face it—super annoying. But in Disney animated films, they are the characters who provide the biggest laughs and one-liners. There’s Ariel’s calypso-singing crab. Anna’s buck-toothed snowman. Peter’s jealous pixie. But it’s Beauty and the Beast’s Belle who really …
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Enjoy tea for two with this darling duo from Beauty and the Beast as your décor. Reminder Cutting and scoring are intended only for grown-ups! Materials 8 1/2” x 11” cardstock (we recommend 110-pound paper for best results) Scissors Cutting knife Ruler Glue Directions Print all the pieces on cardstock. Click here to download. Have …
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It’s time for a treat! Enjoy these charming Cogsworth cupcakes from our friends at Disney Family. Ingredients Peach-colored frosting (Note: to make your own, simply stir 1 drop of red food coloring and 2 to 3 drops of yellow food coloring into 1 cup of butter cream frosting. This should be enough to frost 1/2 …
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The perfect afternoon tea treat! Enjoy these Mrs. Potts cake pops from our friends at Disney Family. Ingredients 1 box cake mix (bake as directed on box for 13×9 cake) One 16-ounce can of ready-made frosting Wax paper Baking sheets White candy coating Purple candy melts (teapot lid and base) White licorice pastilles for spout …
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By D23 Team Oh, isn’t this amazing? Watch some of your favorite scenes from Beauty and the Beast transform from pencil to picture. For more fun Beauty and the Beast stories and activities, click here. Lumiere From black and white to full of light! Belle Little town, it’s a quiet village… Ballroom This revolutionary scene is stunning from start to …
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By Alexander Rannie In hindsight it seems a no-brainer that Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s 30th animated feature, would have begun life as a musical. But as many folks know, this wasn’t the case. Songwriters Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, fresh off their success with The Little Mermaid, immediately began working on songs for Aladdin. …
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By Max Lark One of the many reasons that Beauty and Beast continues to live on in the hearts of generations of Disney fans is its incredibly realized characters. We all know that writers, actors, and animators played pivotal roles in bringing these characters to life; less well-known are the contributions of former Disney animation …
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