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Could they be at it again? I read in the paper the other day that Disney is planning a live-action musical film of "Beauty And The Beast" for theatrical release. Why am I not surprised?
"Beauty And The Beast" to me is one of those all-time Disney Classics that should be left alone! Quite frankly, I am getting sick and tired of the Company milking these movies for all that they are worth. When will we all do an about face and let them know that we are tired of them re-spinning or re-hashing these movies.
This movie would be based on the Broadway musical version of B&B. While I have not seen the broadway version, but will someday, I strongly disagree with another movie based on the original. "Enchanted Christmas" was a dud, the B&B TV programs were not successful either. You have a live B&B show at MGM and the broadway show is still on tour. And of course the DVD was just released. I saw the IMAX version of the movie and found it to be very enjoyable. But the buck has to stop somewhere.
Disney needs to get back to basics and find some new and original product. Worse than the new B&B movie would be these rediculous movies based on Theme Park attractions. Consider the flop that was the "Country Bears." And a Pirates and Haunted Mansion movies coming up? Puhleeezzzee!
I've got a couple of ideas. How about "Monorail-The Movie". Or maybe a musical based on the song "Chim Chim Cheree" only featuring theme park custodians singing and dancing as they sweep up trash throughout the parks.

"Beauty And The Beast" to me is one of those all-time Disney Classics that should be left alone! Quite frankly, I am getting sick and tired of the Company milking these movies for all that they are worth. When will we all do an about face and let them know that we are tired of them re-spinning or re-hashing these movies.
This movie would be based on the Broadway musical version of B&B. While I have not seen the broadway version, but will someday, I strongly disagree with another movie based on the original. "Enchanted Christmas" was a dud, the B&B TV programs were not successful either. You have a live B&B show at MGM and the broadway show is still on tour. And of course the DVD was just released. I saw the IMAX version of the movie and found it to be very enjoyable. But the buck has to stop somewhere.
Disney needs to get back to basics and find some new and original product. Worse than the new B&B movie would be these rediculous movies based on Theme Park attractions. Consider the flop that was the "Country Bears." And a Pirates and Haunted Mansion movies coming up? Puhleeezzzee!
I've got a couple of ideas. How about "Monorail-The Movie". Or maybe a musical based on the song "Chim Chim Cheree" only featuring theme park custodians singing and dancing as they sweep up trash throughout the parks.
