Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022) - full transcript

The Wonderful World of Disney
presents a tale as old as time,

starring H.E.R. as Belle,
Josh Groban as the Beast,

Joshua Henry as Gaston,
Martin Short as Lumière,

Shania Twain as Mrs. Potts,
David Alan Grier as Cogsworth,

Jon Jon Briones as Maurice,
Rizwan Manji as LeFou,

and Leo Abelo Perry as Chip.

Beauty and the Beast: A
30th Celebration starts now.

Once upon a time
in a faraway land,

a young prince lived
in a shining castle.

Although he had everything
his heart desired,

the prince was spoiled,
selfish, and unkind.



But then, one winter's night,

an old beggar woman
came to the castle

and offered him a single rose

in return for shelter
from the bitter cold.

Repulsed by her
haggard appearance,

the prince sneered at the gift
and turned the old woman away.

But she warned him not to
be deceived by appearances,

for beauty is found within.

And when he dismissed her again,

the old woman's
ugliness melted away

to reveal a beautiful
enchantress.

The prince tried to apologize, but
it was too late, for she had seen

that there was no
love in his heart.

And as punishment,



she transformed him
into a hideous beast

and placed a powerful spell on the
castle and all who lived there.

Ashamed of his monstrous form,

the Beast concealed himself inside
his castle with a magic mirror

as his only window
to the outside world.

The rose she had offered
was truly an enchanted rose,

which would bloom
until his 21st year.

If he could learn to love another
and earn her love in return

by the time the last petal fell,

then the spell would be broken.

If not, he would be doomed to
remain a beast for all time.

As the years passed,

he fell into despair
and lost all hope,

for who could ever
learn to love a beast?

Welcome, everyone, to the
30th anniversary celebration

of Walt Disney Animation Studios'
Oscar-winning, animated masterpiece,

Beauty and the Beast.

You are in for such
a special treat

as we present the animated
movie we all know and love

with the musical
numbers reimagined

as live-action spectacles.

And for the Disney fan in all
of us, we are going to have

some rare looks
behind the curtain,

showing you just how this
classic film came to be

from right here on the
Disney Studios backlot,

where the inspiration first struck
to create this landmark film,

one that has brought
magic into the lives

of countless people
all around the globe.

And that legacy began
on this very ground

with an artist, an
idea, and a pencil.

Little town, it's
a quiet village

Every day like the one before

Little town full
of little people

Waking up to say...

- Bonjour.
- Bonjour.

- Bonjour.
- Bonjour.

There goes the baker
With his tray like always

The same old bread
and rolls to sell

Every morning, just the same
Since the morning that we came

To this poor provincial town

- Good morning, Belle.
- Good morning, monsieur.

- And where are you off to?
- The book shop.

I just finished the most wonderful
story about a beanstalk and an ogre.

That's nice. Marie, the
baguettes! Hurry up.

Look, there she goes

That girl is
strange, no question

Dazed and distracted,
can't you tell

Never part of any crowd

'Cause her head's
up on some cloud

No denying She's a
funny girl that Belle

-Bonjour -Good day

How is your family

-Bonjour -Good day.

How is your wife

-I need six eggs
-That's too expensive

There must be more Than
this provincial life

- Oh, Belle.
- Good morning.

I've come to return the
book that I borrowed.

- Finished already?
- Oh, I couldn't put it down.

- Have you got anything new?
- Not since yesterday.

Oh, that's all right.
I'll borrow this one.

- That one? But you've read it twice.
- Well, it's my favorite.

Far-off places, daring
sword fights, magic spells,

- a prince in disguise.
- If you like it all that much, it's yours.

- But madame...
- I insist.

Well, thank you.
Thank you very much.

Look, there she goes
That girl is so peculiar

I wonder if she's feeling well

With a dreamy, far-off look

And her nose stuck in a book

What a puzzle To the
rest of us is Belle

Oh

Isn't this amazing

It's my favorite part

Because you'll see

Here's where she
meets Prince Charming

But she won't
discover that it's him

Till chapter three

Now, it's no wonder That
her name means beauty

Her looks have got no parallel

But behind that fair façade
I'm afraid she's rather odd

Very different
from the rest of us

She's nothing like
the rest of us

Yes, different
from the rest of us

Is Belle

Ah! Wow! You didn't
miss a shot, Gaston.

You're the greatest
hunter in the whole world!

I know.

No beast stands a
chance against you...

- or any girl, for that matter.
- That's right, LeFou,

and I've got my sights
set on that one.

The inventor's daughter?

She's the one, the lucky
girl I'm going to marry.

- But she's...
- The most beautiful girl in town!

- I know!
- And that means she's the best.

And don't I deserve the best?

Of course. I mean,
you do, but I mean...

Right from the moment
that I met her Saw her

I said, "She's gorgeous"

-And I fell

Here in town, there's only
she Who is beautiful as me

So I'm making plans
To woo and marry Belle

Look, there he goes
Isn't he dreamy

Monsieur Gaston Oh, he's so cute

Be still, my heart
I'm hardly breathing

He's such a tall, dark
Strong and handsome brute

- Bonjour.
- Pardon!

-Good day.

You call this bacon

- Some cheese.
- Ten yards.

- One pound.
- Excuse me!

-I'll get the knife
-Please let me through

This bread, it's stale

-This fish -They smell

-Madame's mistaken
-Well, maybe so

There must be more Than
this provincial life

Just watch I'm going
to make Belle my wife

Look, there she goes

That girl is
strange, but special

A most peculiar mademoiselle

It's a pity and a sin

She doesn't quite fit in

'Cause she really is a funny
girl A beauty, but a funny girl

She really is a funny girl

That Belle

That Belle

That Belle

Beauty and the Beast!

I'm a huge Beauty
and the Beast fan.

I've been listening to it
since I was a little kid.

My first memory of seeing
Beauty and the Beast,

when it came out, I was ten.

Most stories that
touch your heart

when you're young, you
never want it to end,

and that's why another
incarnation is always exciting.

-Ow.

I think it's gonna be really
fun, man. Just look at the cast.

Oh, my gosh, I
love Shania Twain.

- Oh, my... Martin Short.
- H.E.R. is brilliant.

DAVID: What I like most about H.E.R.
is she plays guitar, and she's good.

This is the dream team
to end all dream teams.

It's the party of a lifetime.

It's gonna be really, really
special. I can't wait.

One of my favorite parts
of tonight's celebration

is the chance for all of us to
take a look behind the curtain

and experience Beauty and the Beast
the same way the film's animators did

when they first put
pencil to paper.

So here,

for the very first time,

is a scene you will
be familiar with,

only in a way you have
never experienced it before.

-MAURICE: This is it, Belle!

This time is it!

I'll win first prize
at the fair this year.

Oh, Papa, it works!

-You did it!

I always knew you were a genius!

MAURICE: Well, I don't
know if I'd qualify as a...

-BELLE: You'd better hurry.

It's a long ride to the fair.

Goodbye, Papa! Good luck!

Goodbye, Belle! Take
care while I'm gone!

-I should be there by now.

-Maybe we missed a turn.

I guess I should have
taken the... wait a minute.

Come on, Philippe.
It's a shortcut.

-This can't be right.

Where have you taken us,
Philippe? We better turn around.

Steady. Oh, no, Philippe!

Oh, no.

-Who's there?

Is someone there?

Show yourself at once!

Oh, dear!

Shoo! Help!

Philippe, help me!

They're gonna eat me!

Stay!

Oh, my! Oh, no, no!

Let's all calm down.

Oh, dear. Enough.

Help! Is someone there?

-What?

What is... Oh...

Hello?

Hello?

Poor fellow must have
lost his way in the woods.

Keep quiet. Maybe
he'll go away.

Is someone there?

Not a word, Lumière,
not one word.

I don't mean to intrude, but
I've lost my horse, and...

and I need a place to
stay for the night.

- Oh, Cogsworth, have a heart.
- Shh!

- Ah, ah, ah, ow!
- Oh, of course, monsieur,

- you are welcome here.
- Who said that?

- Over here!
- Where?

-Hello.

- How is this accomplished?
- Put me down at once.

Stop that. Stop that, I say.

Oh, you are soaked to
the bone, monsieur.

- Come, warm yourself by the fire.
- Thank you.

COGSWORTH: No, no, no.

You know what the master
will do if he finds him here.

I demand that you
stop right there.

-Well, hello there, boy.

What service.

-All right...

How would you like a
nice spot of tea, sir?

It'll warm you up in no time.

No. No tea. No tea!

His mustache tickles, Mama!

Oh! Hello.

-Uh-oh.

-There's a stranger here.

Master, allow me to explain.

The gentleman was
lost in the woods.

-He was cold and wet, so...

Mm, Master, I'd like to
take this moment to say

I was against this
from the start.

It was all his fault.
I tried to stop them.

Would they listen
to me? No, no...

Is that...

-Who are you?

What are you doing here?

I-I-I was lost in
the woods, and...

- You are not welcome here!
- I-I-I'm sorry.

- What are you staring at?
- N-nothing.

So you've come to stare
at the Beast, have you?

Please! I meant no harm! I-I
just needed a place to stay.

- I'll give you a place to stay.
- No, no, please! No, no!

Gaston. What a
pleasant surprise.

Isn't it, though? I'm
just full of surprises.

You know, Belle, there's
not a girl in town

who wouldn't love
to be in your shoes.

This is the day... hmm...

-Ah. This is the day

your dreams come true.

What do you know about
my dreams, Gaston?

Plenty. Here, picture this.

A rustic hunting lodge.

My latest kill
roasting on the fire.

And my little wife
massaging my feet,

while the little ones play
on the floor with the dogs.

We'll have six or seven.

- Dogs?
- No, Belle.

- Strapping boys, like me.
- Imagine that.

And do you know who that
little wife will be?

- Let me think.
- You, Belle.

Gaston, I'm... I'm...

speechless.

I really don't know what to say.

- Say you'll marry me.
- I'm very sorry, Gaston, but...

but I just don't deserve you.

-Whoa!

So how'd it go?

I'll have Belle for my wife.

-Make no mistake about that.

-Touchy.

("PLAYING)

Can you imagine? He
asked me to marry him.

Me, the wife of that
boorish, brainless...

Madame Gaston Can't
you just see it

Madame Gaston, his little wife

No, sir, not me, I guarantee it

I want much more Than
this provincial life

I want adventure In the
great wide, somewhere

I want it more than I can tell

And for once, it might be grand

To have someone understand

I want so much more

Than they've got planned

Hello, hello.

Now we are getting
into character, eh?

Besides, they must
fall in love tonight

if we ever expect
to be human again.

I've got my heart set
on marrying Belle.

-Philippe!

-What are you doing
here? Where's...

Where's Papa?

Where is he, Philippe?
What happened?

Oh, we have to find him.
You have to take me to him.

What is this place?

Philippe, please. Steady.

Steady.

Papa...

Hello?

Is anyone here?

Papa, are you here?

Did you see that?

- It's a girl!
- Yes, I can see it's a girl.

But don't you see?
She's the one!

The girl we've been waiting for.
She's come to break the spell.

Wait a minute.
Wait just a minute.

Didn't you invite the last guest
in? And you-know-who was furious.

Why are you getting so wound up?

You're the one who keeps saying,
"Oh, all this waiting is making me

go cuckoo, cuckoo."

Clock jokes?

Really, Lumière? You must have

burned the candle at both
ends, coming up with those.

Come on. The clock is ticking.

Oh, that's clever.

My, you're a thinker.

I would never have
thought you could do that.

Papa?

Belle?

Oh, you must leave here at once.
Now, go before he finds you.

- Who?
- What are you doing here?

- Run, Belle.
- I've come for my father.

-Please let him out.

Can't you see he's sick?

Then he shouldn't
have trespassed here.

There's nothing you can
do. He's my prisoner.

There must be some way I can...

-Wait.

Take me instead.

You... would take his place?

Belle, no. You don't
know what you're doing.

If I agree,

you must promise to
stay here forever.

Come into the light.

Belle. I won't let you do this.

You have my word.

Done.

No, Belle!

No, please spare my
daughter. Please!

She's no longer your concern.

-Take him to the village.

Let me out! Please let me out!

Let me out, please!

Please!

You didn't even
let me say goodbye.

I'll never see him again.

And I didn't get to say goodbye.

- I'll show you to your room.
- My room?

But I thought...

You wanna... you wanna
stay in the tower?

- No.
- Then follow me.

Say something to her.

Huh? Oh. I...

hope you like it here.

The castle is your home now,
so you can go anywhere you like

except the west wing.

- What's in the west...
- It's forbidden!

Now, if you need anything,

my servants will attend you.

Dinner. Invite her to dinner.

You will join me for dinner.

That's not a request!

Who does she think she is?

That girl has tangled
with the wrong man!

- No one says no to Gaston.
- Darn right.

Dismissed, rejected,
publicly humiliated!

- It's more than I can bear.
- More beer?

What for? Nothing helps.

- I'm disgraced.
- Who, you? Never!

Gaston, you gotta pull
yourself together.

-Gosh, it disturbs me

To see you, Gaston

Looking so down in the dumps

-Every guy here'd love

To be you, Gaston, even
when taking your lumps

There's no man in
town As admired as you

You're everyone's favorite guy

Everyone's awed
and inspired by you

And it's not very hard

To see why

-No one's slick as Gaston

No one's quick as Gaston

No one's neck's as
incredibly Thick as Gaston's

For there's no man in
town Half as manly...

Perfect, a pure paragon

You can ask any Tom,
Dick, or Stanley

And they'll tell you whose
team They prefer to be on

No one's big like Gaston

A kingpin like Gaston

No one's got a swell cleft
In his chin like Gaston

As a specimen, yes,
I'm intimidating

My what a guy that Gaston

Give five hurrahs,
give 12 hip-hips

Gaston is the best

-And the rest is
all drips -Yeah. Oh.

ALL: No one fights like Gaston

Douses lights like Gaston

In a wrestling match
Nobody fights like Gaston

For there's no one
as burly and brawny

As you see I've
got biceps to spare

Not a bit of him's
scraggly or scrawny

That's right!

And every last inch of
me's Covered with hair

No one hits like Gaston
Matches wits like Gaston

In a spitting match,
Nobody spits like Gaston

I'm especially good
at expectorating

- Ptooey!
- ALL: Ten points for Gaston

When I was a lad, I
ate four dozen eggs

Every morning to
help me get large

And now that I'm grown
I eat five dozen eggs

So I'm roughly the
size Of a barge

No one shoots like Gaston

- No one!
- Makes those beauts

-Like Gaston -Then
goes tromping around

Wearing boots like Gaston

I use antlers In
all of my decorating

My what a guy

Gaston

Help! Someone help
me! He's got her.

He's got her locked
in a dungeon.

Oh, we must go. Not
a minute to lose!

Whoa, whoa. Slow
down, Maurice.

- Who's got Belle locked in a dungeon?
- A beast!

A horrible, monstrous beast!

My daughter's life is in
danger. Why do you laugh?

The Beast is real!

Will no one help me?

All right, old man.
We'll help you out.

Oh, you will? Oh, thank
you. Oh. Thank you.

Thank you.

-Crazy old Maurice.

He's always good for a laugh.

Crazy old Maurice, hmm?

Crazy old Maurice.

Hmm...

-LeFou, I'm afraid
I've been thinking

A dangerous pastime.

-I know.

But that wacky old
coot is Belle's father

And his sanity's only so-so

Now the wheels in my
head Have been turning

-Since I looked at
that loony old man

See, I promised myself
I'd be married to Belle

And right now I'm
evolving a plan

- If I...
- Yes?

- Then we...
- No, will she?

- Yes.
- Now I get it.

Let's go!

No one plots like Gaston

Takes cheap shots like Gaston

Plans to persecute harmless
Crackpots like Gaston

So his marriage We soon
will be celebrating

My, what a guy, Gaston

Hmm?

There has to be some way
we can cheer up Belle.

- Help her see the bright side.
- I've got it!

Why don't you show her
your little TikTok dance?

That always cheers me up.

It's not a dance.
It's the way I walk.

And tick-tock is the
sound I make when I move.

Ah.

Oh, I'm suddenly happy.

- Who is it?
- MRS. POTTS: Mrs. Potts, dear.

-I thought you might like...

- A spot of tea.
- But you're...

- you're a...
- Oh!

- Careful.
- This is impossible.

I know it is, but here we are.

That was a very brave
thing you did, my dear.

We all think so.

But I've lost my father,
my dreams, everything.

Cheer up, child.

It'll turn out all right
in the end. You'll see.

Oh, listen to me, jabbering on

while there's a supper
to get on the table.

Chip!

Bye!

What's taking so long?

I told her to come down.
Why isn't she here yet?

Oh, try to be patient, sir.

The girl has lost her father
and her freedom all in one day.

Master, have you thought
that perhaps this girl

- could be the one to break the spell?
- Of course I have!

- I'm not a fool.
- Good.

So you fall in love with her,
she falls in love with you,

and poof, the spell is broken.

We'll be human
again by midnight.

Oh, it's not that easy,
Lumière. These things take time.

But the rose has
already begun to wilt.

Oh, it's no use.

She's so beautiful, and I'm...

well, look at me!

Oh, you must help her
to see past all that.

I don't know how.

Well, you can start by making
yourself more presentable.

Straighten up. Try to
act like a gentleman.

Ah, yes. When she comes in, give
her a dashing, debonair smile.

Come, come. Show me the smile.

- But don't frighten the poor girl.
- Impress her with your rapier wit.

But be gentle.

- Shower her with compliments.
- MRS. POTTS: But be sincere.

And above all...

You must control your temper.

-Here she is.

Good evening.

Well? Where is she?

What?

But Your Grace, Your Eminence...

let's not be hasty!

I thought I told you
to come down to dinner.

I'm not hungry.

You'll come out, or I'll...
I'll... I'll break down the door!

Master, I could be
wrong, but, uh...

That may not be the best way
to win the girl's affections.

Please, attempt
to be a gentleman.

It would give me great pleasure

if you would join me for dinner.

We say please.

- Please.
- No, thank you.

You can't stay in there forever.

- Yes, I can.
- Fine!

Then go ahead and starve!

If she doesn't eat with me,

then she doesn't eat at all.

-Oh, dear.

That didn't go very
well at all, did it?

What does she want
me to do? Beg?

Show me the girl.

But the master's really not so
bad once you get to know him.

Why don't you give him a chance?

I don't want to get to know him.

I don't want to have
anything to do with him.

I'm just fooling myself.

She'll never see me as
anything but a monster.

It's hopeless.

The falling petals
of an enchanted rose,

each one a graceful reminder

that love is as fragile
as it is enduring,

as difficult to find as it
is a wonder to hold onto.

That true love can
overcome any obstacles

no matter how impossible
they may seem.

It is this idea that
inspired Walt Disney himself

to want to tell the story
of Beauty and the Beast

as far back as the 1930s.

For decades, Disney artists worked
to adapt this tale as old as time,

yet something was always missing
from these early efforts.

Then, more than 50 years after
inspiration first struck,

a team came together that was just
as special as the fairy tale itself.

Dancing again, we'll
be twirling again

- Yeah.
- Want that faster?

- Yeah.
- Composer Alan Menken,

lyricist Howard Ashman,

and the team at Walt
Disney Animation Studios

found the missing spark.

Together with Linda Woolverton,
the first woman ever to write

an animated feature for Disney,
they brought the story to life

not simply through
words, but through music,

and were finally able to
deliver on Walt Disney's dream.

Roy Disney himself wrote
the film's prologue.

Together, they
embraced all the joy

of Belle becoming the
hero of her own story...

I want excitement and
adventure in my life.

And I want someone
to share it with.

And the magic of the Beast
and his enchanted castle.

Beauty and the Beast has become

one of the most beloved
animated classics ever made.

It was even the first
animated film ever

to be nominated for Best
Picture at the Academy Awards.

And to this day,

Walt Disney's original idea
continues to inspire us all.

Come on, Chip, into the cupboard
with your brothers and sisters.

- But I'm not sleepy.
- Yes, you are.

-No, I'm not.

Well, if you ask me, she
was just being stubborn.

After all, he did say "please."

But if the master doesn't
learn to control that temper,

- He'll never break...
- Splendid to see you

out and about, mademoiselle.

I am Cogsworth, head
of the household.

-Ah.

- This is Lumière.
- Enchanté, chérie.

If there's... stop that...
anything we... please... can do

to make your stay
more comfortable...

-Ow!

- I am a little hungry.
- You are?

Hear that? She's hungry.

Stoke the fire. Break out
the silver. Wake the china.

Remember what the master said?

Oh, pish-posh. I'm not about to
let the poor child go hungry.

All right, fine.

Glass of water, crust
of bread, and then...

Cogsworth, I am
surprised at you.

She's not a prisoner.
She's our guest.

We must make her
feel welcome here.

- Right this way, mademoiselle.
- Well, keep it down.

If the master finds out about
this, it will be our necks.

Of course, of course.

But what is dinner
without a little music?

-Music?

Ma cheré mademoiselle,

it is with deepest pride
and greatest pleasure

that we welcome
you here tonight.

And now we invite you to
relax and to pull up a chair

as the dining room proudly
presents your dinner.

Be our guest

Be our guest Put our
service to the test

Tie a napkin 'round your neck,
chérie And we'll provide the rest

Soup du jour, hot hors d'oeuvres

Why, we only live to serve

Try the gray stuff,
it's delicious

Don't believe me Ask the dishes

They can sing, they can dance
After all, miss, this is France

And a dinner here
is never second best

Go on, unfold your menu

Take a glance And then
you'll be our guest

Oui, our guest, be our guest

Beef ragout, cheese soufflé
Pie and pudding en flambé

We'll prepare and serve with
flair A culinary cabaret

You're alone and you're scared
But the banquet's all prepared

No one's gloomy or complaining
While the flatware is entertaining

We tell jokes, I do tricks
With my fellow candlesticks

And it's all in perfect
taste That you can bet

Come on and lift your glass

You've won your own free pass

To be our guest

If you're stressed It's
fine dining we suggest

Be our guest Be our
guest, be our guest

Life is so unnerving

For a servant who's not serving

He's not whole without
a soul to wait upon

Oh, those good old days
When we were useful

Suddenly those good
old days are gone

Ten years we've been rusting
Needing so much more than dusting

Needing exercise A
chance to use our skills

Most days we just
lay Around the castle

Flabby, fat, and lazy You
walked in and oopsie-daisy

Ma cheré mademoiselle,

it is my honor to present
my favorite cup of tea,

the incomparable Mrs. Potts.

It's a guest, it's a guest

Sakes alive and I'll be blessed

Wine's been poured
And thank the Lord

I've had the napkins
freshly pressed

With dessert, she'll want tea
And my dear, that's fine with me

While the cups do their soft-shoein'
I'll be bubblin', I'll be brewin'

I'll get warm, piping hot
Heaven's sakes, is that a spot

Clean it up, We want
the company impressed

We've got a lot to do
Is it one lump or two

For you, our guest

-She's our guest
-Oh, she's our guest

-Be our guest -Be our
guest, be our guest

Our command is your request

It's been years since we've had
Anybody here and we're obsessed

With your meal, with your ease
Yes, indeed we aim to please

While candlelight's
still glowing

Let us help you,
we'll keep going

Course by course

One by one

Till you shout, enough, I'm done

Then we'll sing you Off
to sleep as you digest

Tonight you'll prop your feet
up But for now, let's eat up

-Be our guest -Be our guest

-Be our guest -Be our guest

Be our guest

Please, be our guest

Bravo. That was wonderful.

Thank you, mademoiselle. It was
wonderful. Wasn't it, everyone?

Will you look at the time?
Off to bed, off to bed.

I'd like to look around.
Perhaps you'd like to take me?

I'm sure you know everything
there is to know about the castle.

Well, actually, yes, I do.

Right this way.

-As you can see...

The pseudo façade was stripped away
to reveal a minimalist Rococo design.

-Note the unusual...

inverted vaulted ceilings.

This is yet another example of the
late neoclassic Baroque period.

And as I always say, if it's
not Baroque, don't fix it.

Mm. Uh, where was I?

-As you were.

Now then, if I may
draw your attention

to the flying
buttresses above the...

uh, mademoiselle?

- What's up there?
- Where? There? Oh, nothing.

Absolutely nothing of interest
at all in the west wing.

Dusty, dull, very boring.

Ah, so that's the west wing.

-Nice going.

- I wonder what he's hiding up there.
- Hiding?

The... the master
is hiding nothing.

Then it wouldn't be forbidden.

Perhaps, uh, mademoiselle
would like to, uh, uh,

uh, see something else?

We have exquisite tapestries
dating all the way back to...

- Maybe later.
- Uh, the-the gardens?

- Or-or the-the-the library, perhaps?
- You have a library?

Yes! Ye... oh, indeed.

- With books.
- Scads of books.

- Mountains of books.
- Forests of books.

- Cascades.
- Cloudbursts.

-Swamps of books.

More books than you'll ever
be able to read in a lifetime.

Books on every
subject ever studied,

by every author whoever
set pen to paper.

-Oh.

- Why did you come here?
- I... I'm sorry.

- I warned you never to come here.
- I didn't mean any harm.

Do you realize what
you could have done?

-Please, stop.

- Get out!
- No!

Get out!

Okay. Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

You saved me.

Here, now. Oh, don't do that.

-Just hold still.

- That hurts!
- If you'd hold still,

it wouldn't hurt as much.

Well, if you hadn't have run
away, this wouldn't have happened.

If you hadn't frightened me,
I wouldn't have run away.

Well, you shouldn't have
been in the west wing.

Well, you should learn
to control your temper.

Now hold still.

- This might sting a little.
- Hmm?

By the way, thank you
for saving my life.

You're welcome.

GASTON: It's like this.

I've got my heart set
on marrying Belle.

But she needs a
little persuasion.

So you want me to throw
her father into the asylum

unless she agrees to marry you?

Oh, that is despicable.

I love it.

If no one will help me,
then I'll go back alone.

Yeah. Is that everything?
I don't care what it takes.

I'll find that castle,

and somehow, I'll
get her out of there.

I've never felt this
way about anyone.

I want to do something for her.

But what?

Well, there's the
usual things...

flowers, chocolates, promises
you don't intend to keep.

Ah, no, no. It has to be
something very special.

Something that
sparks her interest.

Wait a minute!

Belle...

there's something
I want to show you.

But first, you have
to close your eyes.

It's a surprise.

- Can I open them?
- No, no. Not yet.

Wait here.

Now can I open them?

All right. Now.

I can't believe it.

I've never seen so many
books in all my life.

- You... you like it?
- It's wonderful.

Then it's yours.

Oh, thank you so much.

Would you look at that?

I knew it would work.

-What? What worked?

It's very encouraging.

- Isn't this exciting?
- I didn't see anything.

Come along, Chip. There's chores
to be done in the kitchen.

But what are they talking about?
What's going on? Come on, Mom.

There's something
sweet and almost kind

But he was mean and he
was Coarse and unrefined

And now he's dear and so unsure

I wonder why I didn't
see it there before

She glanced this
way, I thought I saw

And when we touched She
didn't shudder at my paw

No, it can't be

I'll just ignore

But then she's never looked
At me that way before

New and a bit alarming

Who'd have ever thought

That this could be

True that he's no
Prince Charming

But there's something in him

That I simply didn't see

-Well, who'd have thought
-Well, bless my soul

-Well, who'd have
known -Well, who indeed

And who'd have guessed They'd
come together on their own

-It's so peculiar
-We'll wait and see

A few days more

There maybe something there
That wasn't there before

You know, perhaps
there's something there

that wasn't there before.

There may be something there
That wasn't there before

What's there, Mama?

Shh.

I'll tell you when you're older.

They start with a handful of
notes, crescendo in a symphony

of imagination and creativity.

The sweeping score and
songs of Alan Menken.

The unforgettable
lyrics of Howard Ashman.

Together, they helped lead a
Disney animated musical renaissance

with Beauty and the Beast, The
Little Mermaid, and Aladdin.

While Ashman tragically passed away
before Beauty and the Beast was released,

Menken has kept the spirit
of their partnership alive

through his music for
Disney classics and beyond.

Acclaimed as it is beloved,

Menken and Ashman's work
on Beauty and the Beast

did far more than achieve
a Tony nomination,

four Grammys, and two Oscars.

The Oscar goes to Alan
Menken and Howard Ashman

for "Beauty and the Beast"
from Beauty and the Beast.

NARRATOR: It struck
a chord in all of us,

inspiring fans of all ages,

including some of the biggest
names in the recording industry.

And just wait until you hear

the wonderful rendition
of "Beauty and the Beast"

that Shania Twain

and eight-time Oscar-winning
composer Alan Menken

have in store.

-Tonight is the night.

I'm not sure I can do this.

You don't have time to be
timid. You must be bold, daring.

Bold. Daring.

There will be music,
romantic candlelight,

provided by myself.

And when the moment is
right, you confess your love.

Yes. I con... I...
I... no, I can't.

You care for the
girl, don't you?

-More than anything.

Well, then you must tell her.

Voilà. Oh, you look so... so...

Stupid.

Not quite the word I was looking for.
Perhaps a little more off the top.

Your lady awaits.

Tale as old as time

True as it can be

Barely even friends

Then somebody bends

Unexpectedly

Just a little change

Small to say the least

Both a little scared
Neither one prepared

Beauty and the Beast

Ever just the same

Ever a surprise

Ever as before Ever just as sure

As the sun will rise

Oh

Tale as old as time

Tune as old as song

Bittersweet and strange

Finding you can change

Learning you were wrong

Certain as the sun

Rising in the east

Tale as old as time

Song as old as rhyme

Beauty and the Beast

Tale as old as time

Song as old as rhyme

Beauty and the Beast

Off to the cupboard
with you now, Chip.

-It's past your bedtime.

Mm, mm

Good night, love.

Belle?

Are you happy here with me?

Yes.

What is it?

If only I could see
my father again.

Just for a moment.
I miss him so much.

There is a way.

This mirror will
show you anything.

Anything you wish to see.

I'd like to see
my father, please.

Papa! Oh, no.

He's sick.

He may be dying,
and he's all alone.

Then you... you must go to him.

- What did you say?
- I release you.

You're no longer my prisoner.

You mean... I'm free?

Yes.

Oh, thank you.

Hold on, Papa, I'm on my way.

Take it with you

so you'll always have a way
to look back and remember me.

Thank you for understanding
how much he needs me.

Well, Your Highness,

I must say everything is
going just swimmingly.

I knew you had it in you.

-I let her go.

Yes, yes.

Splen... you what?

- How could you do that?
- I had to.

Yes, but-but-but... but why?

Because I love her.

I was the one who had it all

I was the master of my fate

I never needed
anybody in my life

I learned the truth too late

I'll never shake away the pain

I close my eyes but
she's still there

I let her steal into
my melancholy heart

It's more than I can bear

Now I know she'll never leave me

Even as she runs away

She will still torment me

Calm me, hurt me Move
me, come what may

Wasting in my lonely tower

Waiting by an open door

I'll fool myself,
she'll walk right in

And be with me for evermore

I rage against
the trials of love

I curse the fading of the light

Though she's already flown
So far beyond my reach

She's never out of sight

Now I know she'll never leave me

Even as she fades from view

She will still inspire me

Be a part of everything I do

Wasting in my lonely tower

Waiting by an open door

I'll fool myself,
she'll walk right in

And as the long,
long nights begin

I'll think of all
that might have been

Waiting here

For evermore

What defines the
legacy of a story?

Its enduring impact both on and
off the screen for evermore.

Perhaps it's seeing
that story reinvented

just as Beauty and the Beast
was in its ground-breaking,

highly-acclaimed
Broadway adaptation.

Since then, Disney
Theatrical Productions

under the direction of its
president and producer,

Thomas Schumacher, has
forged a new chapter

in the legacy of
this classic title,

one that gave audiences
around the world

a chance to fall in love
with these iconic characters

all over again, from
India to Australia

to the warm Footlights
in the West End

and throughout the UK.

Or perhaps the legacy
of this timeless classic

is in witnessing the
magical spark of inspiration

it ignites in
artists, in children

who wish they could
be part of its world,

and in grown-ups who
still dream of the same.

As for where that legacy
will go from here,

only time will tell.

But if you would care
to make a prediction,

please, be our guest.

Hi!

It's all right,
Papa. I'm home.

I thought I'd never
see you again.

I missed you so much.

But the Beast...
how did you escape?

I didn't escape, Papa.
He... he let me go.

- That horrible Beast?
- But he's different now, Papa.

He's changed somehow.

- Hi!
- Oh, a stowaway.

Why, hello there, little fella.

Didn't think I'd see you again.

Belle, why'd you go away?
Don't you like us anymore?

Oh, Chip, of course I do.

-It's just that...

- May I help you?
- I've come to collect your father.

- My father?
- Don't worry, mademoiselle.

-We'll take good care of him.

- My father's not crazy.
- He was raving like a lunatic.

-We all heard him, didn't we?

-No!

- I won't let you.
- Belle?

Maurice. Tell us
again, old man.

Just how big was the Beast?

He was... I mean, he
was... he was enormous!

I'd say at least 8...
no, more like 10 feet.

Well, you don't get
much crazier than that.

It's true, I tell you!

-Get him out of here.

Let go of me!

No! You can't do this.

Poor Belle. It's a
shame about your father.

You know he's not crazy, Gaston.

Mm, I might be able to clear up
this little misunderstanding, if...

- If what?
- If you marry me.

- What?
- One little word, Belle.

That's all it takes.

- Never.
- Have it your way.

Belle? Hey...

Let go of me.

My father's not crazy,
and I can prove it.

Show me the Beast!

The Beast will make
off with your children.

He'll come after
them in the night.

- No!
- Gaston is right!

Look at its sharp, cruel
fangs. It's threat to us all!

We're not safe until its
head is mounted on my wall.

- I say we kill the Beast!
- Yeah!

No! I won't let you do this.

The monster must have
her under his spell.

He'll curse us all
if we don't stop him.

- Yeah!
- If you're not with us...

-you're against us!

Bring the old man.

Get your hands off me!

We can't have them running
off to warn the creature.

-Let us out!

We'll rid the village of
this Beast. Who's with me?

Yeah!

Through the mist
Through the woods

Through the darkness
and the shadows

It's a nightmare But
it's one exciting ride

Say a prayer then we're there
At the drawbridge of a castle

And there's something
Truly terrible inside

It's a beast He's got
fangs, razor sharp ones

Massive paws Killer
claws for the feast

Hear him roar, see him foam
But we're not coming home

Till he's dead

-Good and dead -Yeah!

-Kill the beast
-Mount your horse

Screw your courage
To the sticking place

We're counting on
Gaston To lead the way

Through the mist, through the
wood Where within a haunted castle

Something's lurking That
you don't see every day

It's a beast One as
tall as a mountain

We won't rest till
he's good and deceased

Sally forth, tally ho Grab
your sword, grab your bow

Praise the Lord and here we go

We'll lay siege to the castle.

We don't like What
we don't understand

In fact it scares us

And this monster is
mysterious at least

Bring your guns, bring your knives
Save your children and your wives

We'll save our
village and our lives

We'll kill the beast

Take whatever
booty you can find.

But remember, the Beast is mine!

Hearts ablaze, banners high
We go marching into battle

Unafraid although The
danger just increased

Raise your flag, sing the song
Here we come, we're 50 strong

And 50 Frenchmen can't be
wrong Let's kill the beast

-Now!

Yes!

Here we go!

-What the devil?

Belle, look out!

You guys gotta try this thing.

-Move, move, move, move.

And stay out.

Ugh.

Get up.

Get up!

What's the matter, Beast?

Too kind and gentle
to fight back?

BELLE: No!

- Belle...
- No, Gaston, don't!

Let's go, Philippe.

Come on out and fight.

Were you in love
with her, Beast?

Did you honestly
think she'd want you

when she had someone like me?

It's over, Beast.

Belle is mine!

Let me go. Let me go!

Please, don't hurt me.

I'll do anything. Anything!

-Get out.

Beast!

Belle?

Belle.

You came back.

Oh.

You...

- you came back.
- Of course I came back.

I couldn't let them...

Oh, this is all my fault.

- If only I'd gotten here sooner.
- Maybe...

it's better... it's
better this way.

Don't talk like that.

-You'll be all right.

We're together now. Everything's
going to be fine. You'll see.

At...

at least...

I got to see you

one last time.

No.

No!

Please, please.

Please, don't leave me.

I love you.

Belle. It's me!

It is you!

Lumière. Cogsworth!

Oh! Mrs. Potts!

-Look at us!

Mama, mama!

-Oh, my goodness.

-It is a miracle!

Tale as old as time

True as it can be

Barely even friends

Then somebody bends unexpectedly

Just a little change

Just a little change

Small to say the least

Both a little scared

Neither one prepared

Beauty and the Beast

Ever just the same

Ever a surprise

Ever as before

Ever just as sure

As the sun will rise

Oh!

Certain as the sun

H.E.R.: Certain as the sun

Rising in the east

Tale as old as time

Song as old as rhyme

Beauty and the Beast

Tale as old as time

Song as old as rhyme

Beauty and

The Beast

Follow me!

Lunch?

- Okay, one, two, three...
- Wolves.

Everybody sing along.

Uh...

Say hello to Mark Henn, who
actually animated Belle.

What kind of shenanigans
will happen next?

The amazing world of Disney.

Now bounce, now bounce.

I had the best time,
and I'm sad it's over.