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Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Paramount Theatre Discount Code

October 4, 2014 by Momstart Leave a Comment

We went to the Paramount last year to see The Lion King and now my husband wants to go see Beauty and the Beast with the kids. Of course I want to go too, I mean a few years back I actually got to see some of the costumes that they use in Beauty and the Beast. It’s so awesome.

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Seattle as part of the KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at The Paramount Theatre from October 21 – 26, 2014. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Tickets start at $25 and are available on-line at stgpresents.org and tickets.com, by calling 877-STG-4TIX (784-4849) or in person at The Paramount Theatre Box Office (Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm).

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs composed by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. The book is written by Linda Woolverton.

The original creators of the Broadway production are together again for this classic touring production. The play is Directed by Rob Roth and Choreographed by Matt West, with Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award® winner for her work on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), Lighting Design by Natasha Katz (three-time Tony Award® winner), Scenic Design by Stanley A. Meyer, Sound Design by John Petrafesa Jr. and Music Supervision by Michael Kosarin.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has become an international sensation that has played to more than 35 million people worldwide in 22 countries and has been translated into 9 different languages. This production launched in February 2010 and has been seen by more than 2.5 million people while playing in excess of 1,000 performances in all 50 United States and 6 Canadian Provinces.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will be at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre for eight performances. The schedule for the Seattle engagement is:
Tuesday, October 21                          7:30 pm
Wednesday, October 22                     7:30pm
Thursday, October 23                         7:30pm
Friday, October 24                              8:00pm
Saturday, October 25                         2:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 26                           1:00pm An ASL / AVIA Interpreted performance

6:30 pm – An Open Caption performance

For tickets to these performances, call the TTY line at 888-331-6774.

Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast start at $25 and are available on-line at stgpresents.org and tickets.com, by calling 877-STG-4TIX (784-4849) or in person at The Paramount Theatre Box Office (Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm).
For additional information, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Paramount Theater Character Cast

October 4, 2014 by Momstart Leave a Comment

JILLIAN BUTTERFIELD (Belle) is enchanted to be making her national touring debut. Credits include opening cast member of Wishes (Nicole) on the Disney Fantasy cruise ship, Cinderella (Cinderella), 25th…Spelling Bee (Logainne), and Loose Knit (Liz). Thanks to Mom and Dad who have believed in me every step of the way and to the rest of my family and friends who have been equally as supportive. Love you!

RYAN EVERETT WOOD (Beast) is elated to be on the road again with NETworks Tours. Last toured with NETworks’ Shrek The Musical (Brick Pig/Shrek US). Credits include: A Funny Thing…Forum (Pseudolus), Into The Woods (Baker), Hairspray (Corny Collin), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chauvelin) and Disney’s Toy Story the Musical (Buzz Lightyear) with our own Patrick Pevehouse by his side. To infinity..and BEYOND! Love to Mom, Dad and Sisters. www.ryaneverettwood.com

CAMERON BOND (Gaston). Originally from San Diego, Cameron is thrilled to be making his National Tour debut with this role and production! Regional: Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy), Les Miserables (Grantaire), Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince), Tangled the Musical (Disney Workshop as Tom Stabbington), Legally Blonde (Kyle the U.P.S Guy), Peter Pan (Hook). Cam holds a B.A. in Business from Azusa Pacific University ’13. Thank you always family and friends for your continuous love, support, and reassurance as I follow my dreams.

THOMAS MOTHERSHED (Maurice). National Tours: Little Shop of Horror (Seymour), West Side Story (Krupke) Regional: My Fair Lady (Harry) directed by two time Tony winner, Frank Galati, Les Miserables (Thenardier), All Shook Up (Jim Haller), 1776 (John Adams), Hamlet (Polonius), Merchant of Venice (Shylock). BFA Acting Florida State University. www.tmothershed.org

PATRICK PEVEHOUSE (Lumiere) is so happy to be joining Beauty and the Beast. Most recently, Patrick was seen performing for Disney Cruise Line in Toy Story, the Musical as Woody (starring opposite Ryan Everett Wood as Buzz Lightyear!) National Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow). Select Regional: Hello, Dolly! (Ambrose Kemper), Grease! (Eugene), and The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow). Education: OCU. Enormous amount of love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, and family.

EMILY JEWELL (Mrs. Potts). Nat’l tour: My Heart in a Suitcase (Mutti). Select Regional: Avenue Q (Kate Monster), John and Jen (Jen), The Last Five Years (Cathy), Or (Aphra). Elements Theatre Collective Co-Founder. BFA: Viterbo University. Love to MERDACA, Sara & Stacie. emilyjewell.com

KELLY GOYETTE (Madame De La Grand Bouche). Originally from Vermont, Kelly is so thankful for the opportunity to revisit this show (and role)! Nat’l Tours: Shrek (Mama Bear/Ogre, Dragon), Grease (Miss Lynch), Annie (Mrs. Pugh/Hannigan u/s). Other Favorites: Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Legally Blonde, Xanadu. Big thanks to Bob, NETworks, Kenny, Michael and Mom. For Baba.

SAMUEL SHURTLEFF (Cogsworth) has performed in regional productions of South Pacific (Emile), Too Old For The Chorus (Glenn), Sordid Lives (G.W.), The Foreigner (Froggy), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bottom). He would like to thank his beautiful Muse, Terrilynn. www.samuelshurtleff.net

MELISSA JONES (Babette). A Southern California native, Melissa currently lives in NYC. Favorite past shows include 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), Nunsense (Mary Leo) and Sugar Babies (Sugar Baby). All my love to Mama, family and JoeJoe. Don’t know what I would do without you.

JAKE BRIDGES (Lefou) is thrilled to be returning to the road after touring with NETworks’ South Pacific (The Professor). Previous performing stints w/Disney include Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line’s Fantasy. Regional credits: Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby), Ragtime (Houdini), Hairspray (Brad). U. Central Florida ’10. Thanks GBM and Mr. Hudson!

ROSS NEMETH (Chip at some performances), 11, Scottsdale, AZ. National Tour Debut. Regional: Peter Pan (Michael) Arizona Broadway Theatre. Thanks to everyone who helped me, Kelli James, Laurie Cullity, Miss Audrey, my sister, parents, friends and family.

LOGAN SEJAS (Chip at some performances). National tour debut! Regional shows include; Mary Poppins (Michael Banks), A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim), Zirkus Grimm (Hansel). Logan is grateful to his wonderful family and friends, Q Artistry, and all that have helped make this dream come true!

DANIEL GOLD (Carpet/Lefou Cover) is ecstatic to be making his national tour debut! Recent credits include Grease and Mary Poppins. Many thanks and much love to Mom, Dad, Adam, his family, Taylor, TV, NETworks, and the B&TB tour cast and crew.

TAUREAN M. BARBER (Male Ensemble) recently completed the international tours of Bring it On and Dreamgirls. The Georgia native performed two seasons with Dissonance Dance Theatre in Washington DC. He is elated and thrilled to join this production! Follow him on Instagram @Jazzy_TMB.

NATHAN DUSZNY (Swing) Hails from NH, a ballet boy gone rogue who decided to do musicals instead. National tours: Hairspray (I.Q), Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Tokyo Disney. Regional: West Side Story (Snow boy), Hello Dolly, Cats (Mistofelles). Love to my family!

CHRISTIE FARRELL (Townsperson/Enchanted Object). Regional: A Chorus Line (Tricia u/s Diana, Judy, Sheila) (Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Resident Musical), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Ensemble, Dance Captain), The Wedding Singer (Ensemble, Dance Captain). BFA Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. Thanks and love to my family and Dylan for all their support! www.christiefarrell.com

JOSEPH FIERBERG (Townsperson/Enchanted Object). Regional: Fulton, Ogunquit, MSMT, Playhouse on Park, Arizona Broadway Theatre. Other Favorites: A Chorus Line (Mark), Singin’ in the Rain (Cosmo), All Shook Up (Dennis). BFA: Syracuse. Thanks to Bob Cline, NETworks, and, most of all, my family.

ABIGAIL GATLIN (Silly Girl, Enchanted Object) is thrilled to join this beautiful tour! NY: RCCS (Rockette); Regional: CATS (Bombalurina), Legally Blonde (u/s Vivienne, Serena), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Gloria, u/s Dorothy), Grease (Marty). BA, Birmingham-Southern. Unending love to family, friends! James 1:2.

CAITLIN HUMPHREYS (Townsperson/Enchanted Object) is ecstatic to be joining Beauty and the Beast. Regional: Parade (Lucille Frank) (Los Angeles Ovation Nomination), Avenue Q (Kate Monster/Lucy), The Wedding Singer (Julia) and [Title of Show] (Heidi). BFA CSU Fullerton. Love to Mom and Dad.

BONNIE KELLY (Silly Girl, Enchanted Object). Native of Cherry Hill, NJ. National Tours: A Chorus Line (Bebe). Favorite Credits include The Music Man (Ethel Toffelmier), Sweet Charity (Elaine), Singin’ In The Rain (Olga). BFA Musical Theater from Montclair State University. www.Bonnie-Kelly.com

HANNAH JEWEL KOHN (Townsperson/Enchanted Object). National Tour debut! Hannah is excited to join the cast of her dream show! Credits: Entwined (Luna), Joseph…Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Dance Captain), Disney’s Youth Performing Arts promotional film. Love and gratitude to DDPC & family for endless love and support!

MICHAL KOLACZKOWSKI (Townsperson/Enchanted Object). After dancing with Crystal Cruises, Michal is happily performing on solid ground! Favorite professional credits: iLuminate: The Tourist (Tourist), Legally Blonde (Carlos), and Spamalot (Ensemble.) Training: BDC Professional Semester and MSU. Big thanks to NETworks, teachers, friends, and family. www.michalkolaczkowski.com

LACEY KRISTON (Townsperson/Enchanted Object) is thrilled to be making her NETworks debut. Her theatre experience includes Joseph (Narrator), Phantom (Christine), My Fair Lady (Eliza), and ensemble roles with the Indianapolis Opera. She thanks God and family with love to all.

NICK LORENZINI (Monsieur D’Arque, Townsperson/Enchanted Object). Favorite Credits: Cats (Tugger),Flat Rock Playhouse; 9 to 5 (Dick), Hilton Head; Mary Poppins; Elf National Tour; Forever Plaid (McCoy Rigby/Moonlight); Annie/Rent (MTW); Producers/42nd Street (Cabrillo). Love to my beautiful family and friends! Cheers!

KAITLIN NIEWOEHNER (Silly Girl, Enchanted Object) is thrilled to join the BATB magic! She is a gymnast turned dancer with a BS in Architecture. National Tours: Memphis (Teenage Girl), A Chorus Line (Swing). Regional: Can-can (WBT, Ensemble), Hairspray (Amber), Spelling Bee (Olive). Love to my God and my family in NY, AK, and MO! www.kaitlinniewoehner.com

HAYLEY PALMER (Townsperson/Enchanted Object) earned her MFA in Acting from UC Irvine. Roles include Romeo and Juliet (Nurse), Twelfth Night (Maria), The Fantasticks (Mortimer), and Legally Blonde the Musical (Whitney/Ensemble). Thank you family, friends, and teachers for your love and support!

SARAH POWELL (Townsperson/Enchanted Object). National Tour Debut! Floribama native, B.M. from NYU Steinhardt. Favorite credits: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Alice), Sound of Music (Liesl), Peter Pan (Wendy) and more. Many thanks to my Powell groupies, Adam, NETworks and this amazing team! www.sarahelizabethpowell.com

TYLER SCHERER (Townsperson/Enchanted Object) is humbled to make his National Tour debut in Beauty and the Beast. Regional Credits include Tarzan (Tarzan). Point Park University graduate: Evita (Che), A Chorus Line (Zach) and She Loves Me (Kodaly). Currently attends Playhouse West in CA. Love to Mom, Dad and the 8.

BRENT WAKELIN (Townsperson/Enchanted Object) is thrilled to be on tour with this classic! National Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion). Regional: The 25^th… Spelling Bee (William Barfée), Guys and Dolls (Angie the Ox). Boundless love and gratitude for my family and friends!

BEN CULLEN WALKER (Townsperson/Enchanted Object) National tour debut! Regional: Les Miserables (The Fulton; Foreman, Courfeyrac), Joseph…Dreamcoat (The Fulton; Naphtali), The Wedding Singer (Glen Guglia). Proud alumnus of Penn State University’s BFA Musical Theatre program; WE ARE! BenCullenWalker.com

“Be Our Guest” for French Cuisine in New Fantasyland Disney World

February 6, 2013 by Momstart 8 Comments

“Be Our Guest” for French Cuisine in New Fantasyland

By: Ashley

You may have heard that there is a new addition to The Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland. This new land features some upgrades to old classics, like Flying Dumbo, and introduces the child in all of us to some new favorites, like Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid. It’s primarily a home to for Belle, the Beast, and Ariel with more plans for the future.

I spent most of my time in Belle’s little town. I was pretty much singing the song in my head (and maybe sometimes out loud) while I was there. In true Disney form, you truly are transported to the opening scenes of Beauty and the Beast when Belle is singing her way through the village. Once you head into town, you will find yourself at a gift shop that looked just like her favorite book store. You can even take a break at Gaston’s favorite tavern where they serve LeFou’s Brew. It’s a wonderfully refreshing, alcohol free, slushy sweet treat. While enjoying your brew, make sure you take a look around at the scenery inside. You might just find the score left from the last game of darts.

One of the newest ideas in The Magic Kingdom is the Be Our Guest! restaurant and attraction. I can’t just call this a place to grab some food, because it is SO much more! This is quick service for lunch and reservation only for dinner. Serving an assortment of French style cuisine, Be Our Guest! is an experience that is worth the wait. For lunch, the menu is slightly more limited but still has amazing options like Croque Monsieur, Tuna Nicoise Salad, and Braised Pork. Though the food is based on French cuisine, ANY family can easily find options everyone will love. The prices are a little higher than some of the other quick serve options, but this is an experience, not just a meal.

You dine in the Beast’s castle, again truly transported straight into the film. After winding across the bridge, past the beautiful stained glass windows, and through the hall, you enter ballroom. The windows, the curtains, the balcony… it all is picturesque.

You can also choose to dine in the West Wing. You may remember that as the Beast’s cold, dark mysterious room. You will definitely need to bring your jacket with you into this chilly spot. You might even be able to spot the magical rose safely kept under glass. The Rose Portrait room is the 3^rd and final dining room. Here you can see portraits of Beast and Belle as well as a giant wooden music box of the happy couple dancing.

A trip to the Magic Kingdom is always an enchanting experience. Fantasyland is an exciting addition that definitely deserves some attention.

Experience Kissimmee brought me to Florida to experience Kissimmee in person. All opinions are my own, and no compensation was received.

About Ashley – Ashley is a mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend, and former teacher working to navigate through the mysterious world of Mommyia. Read more about her adventures at Momicles and follow her@Momicles2010.

Disappearing Disney Classics Get Them Before They Are In The Vault

April 26, 2012 by Momstart 186 Comments

Disney Favorites are heading back to the vault, get them before they are gone. Or before you have to wait for another re-release. It’s always difficult when you want to get a specific Disney movie as a Christmas present so now is the time to get these particular classics.

Two of Disney’s beloved animated hits on Blu-rayTM and DVD Combo Pack. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: DIAMOND EDITION and BAMBI: DIAMOND EDITION will return to the Disney Vault on April 30, 2012.

One of the most critically acclaimed animated films of all time, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a favorite for all ages. The Diamond Edition was spectacularly restored using the latest digital technology, including the release of the film on spectacular Disney 3D, bringing the characters, sound and storyline to a whole new immersive dimension. The ‘tale as old as time,’ BEAUTY AND THE BEAST continues to resonate with millions of adoring fans around the world, and is a story to be enjoyed time and time again.

Generations of Disney fans have fallen in love with BAMBI since its premiere in 1942. It’s the endearing tale of a young fawn that learns valuable life lessons about friendship, love and the miracle of life. This BAMBI Diamond Edition was developed with families in mind, providing the ultimate, interactive home entertainment experience featuring an enhanced digital restoration, including picture and sound, that includes games, activities and more for the whole family. Named one of the top animated films of all time by the American Film Institute (AFI’s “10 Top 10,” 2008), BAMBI is a timeless film that no film collection is complete without.

Featuring heartwarming stories and lovable characters, these classic, animated titles will only be available through April 30, 2012, from The Walt Disney Studios.

In addition to these Diamond Edition titles, time is also ticking for the chance to own a copy of:

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EDITION

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: BELLE’S MAGICAL WORLD SPECIAL EDITION

BAMBI II: SPECIAL EDITION

VAULT DATE: April 30, 2012

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Jaque R.

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Raving Review: Beauty and The Beast in 3D January 13th

January 12, 2012 by Momstart 3 Comments

By Summer,

Everyone has a favorite Disney princess! Mine is Belle from Beauty and the Beast. I think I like that she’s intelligent and “odd” in addition to being beautiful. So, you know I’m more than excited for the re-release of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in 3D on January 13; check your local listings for show times in your area.

I love that this classic story is retold with the Disney spin. Belle is being pursued by her small town’s dimwitted handsome brut. Belle wants out of the town and finds herself in a position to sacrifice her freedom for her father’s freedom and becomes a prisoner to the beast in his enchanted castle. The beast was transformed by an enchantress who saw no love in his heart, but when he learns to love and earn that person’s love in return the spell will be broken. In true Disney fashion the boy and girl fall in love and live happily ever after!

So what’s new with the 3D? The placement of the characters and backgrounds; everything simply has more dimension. Nothing comes out at you and nothing was altered for the original film to accommodate a “thrilling” 3D experience. Disney simply has the right money making idea, in my opinion: Re-release a DVD and they’re buy it. Re-release a movie in the theaters and they’ll come see it.

As far as the 3D, the best parts are the background. I love the depth of the rose garden in the beginning and end of the movie. The girl sitting next time actually tried to reach out to them. The lively color mixed with the more realistic renderings (as they’re not cartoony) makes you wish the film was “4D” with the actual smell of rose. Disney has hit their job of 3D spot on AGAIN (remember they did the same to The Lion King).

I’d see Beauty and the Beast in the theater in 3D or not, and I think my generation would go for nostalgia. The newer generations will want to go to the theater because they know and love the film at home but want to go to the theater. Who doesn’t love going to the movies?!? We own Beauty and the Beast (how could we not, it’s my favorite “princess” movie) but my 2YO and I totally enjoyed our mom-son time at the theater.

My Mom Start Review Grade for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 3D in Theaters: A+

About Summer:

Summer is very active in our Local MOMS Club chapter, she is the mother of two adorable active boys, and is always thinking of ways to help others. She is a friend, a wife, and always busy as all mommies are. She is very active on Facebook, addicted to Geocaching and very interested in organic and green living while cooking up a storm

Inside the Movie Beauty & The Beast 3D: Interview with Paige O’Hara

January 9, 2012 by Momstart 5 Comments

Beauty and the Beast 3D enchants it’s way into theaters January 13th, giving audiences the chance to share the magic of their childhood with their children. I remember seeing Beauty and the Beast in the theaters and being amazed at the screen with how far technology had come combining hand drawings with a few computer enhancements mixed in. It was amazing and the 3D is pretty fascinating as well. Today, I had the opportunity to interview Paige O’Hara over the phone and it reminded me of a year and a half ago when I met her in person for the Beauty and the Beast Blu-ray release.

Paige is an amazingly talented Broadway singer who found out she was going to be the voice of Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast just after getting engaged so it was like icing on top of the cake for her at that time. As you can imagine, She was really excited. During today’s interview Paige was asked if she had any idea that Beauty and the Beast would be the hit that it remains to be when she played the part of Belle from the beginning, she said not at first. It wasn’t until the screening when the movie received a standing ovation that people realized it was going to be great. It was so good that it was the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Paige said it was quite an exciting time and because the music was nominated as well, she was asked to sing live on stage at the Oscars.

Trying to imagine being on stage like that just makes me really nervous, and Paige said she was shaking with nerves at that point, and Angela Lansbury was standing next to her shaking with nerves as well. She was going to announce Paige on stage, and she leaned over to her and said, someone as old as I am knows when to be nervous and when not to be, and honey with a voice like yours you have nothing to be nervous about. Paige said that it was an amazing compliment to her for Angela to say to her. I’ve heard her sing in person without any music, Paige O’Hara is an amazing, very personable and kind Hollywood talent.

Paige has been doing oil painting for Disney for about two years now and I wanted to know if she had any input in the 3D version of Beauty and the Beast. She said she hasn’t seen the entire 3D version yet, but there wasn’t any animation differences in the characters or scenes. It was just changed into 3D. She said the only scene she’s previewed was the ballroom scene which is my favorite scene in any version!! And her favorite character is The Beast.

What was Paige O’Hara’s favorite scene? Her favorite scene in Beauty and the Beast is when Belle realizes she’s starting to fall for the beast and she sings about the changes they are both going through. How he’s never looked at her that way before. And her favorite song, she couldn’t pick just one. She found Belle to be a very relatable character to her childhood. She enjoyed classical music and theater at a very young age, plus she said, “I really was not looking for a male”. She wanted to travel with her career and have great adventures like Belle dreamed of. Being Belle still resonates with her and she is amazed and quite proud of being part of the Disney Princess legacy. Children meet her and realize that she’s Belle and ask her where her ball gown is. She just loves that. She also loves that she’s going to touch generations and generations through her role of a Princess with big dreams.

Don’t forget…. Beauty and the Beast 3D enchants it’s way into theaters January 13th 2012.

Beauty & The Beast Does 3D January 13, 2012

January 6, 2012 by Momstart 17 Comments

3D movies are all the rage and with the success of Lion King 3D in theaters this past summer, Disney is rereleasing the family favorite Beauty and the Beast in 3D.

I have all the songs in Beauty and the Beast almost memorized as we’ve watched this movie at home many many times, and still love listening to them. It was hard to keep myself from singing along in the theater with other people around me. I’ve seen Beauty and the Beast in 3D and I’m writing this review assuming that you’ve seen Beauty and the Beast before. If you haven’t why don’t you check out this trailer: Plus you can read our review on Beauty and the Beast when it came out on Blu-ray. Beauty and the Beast Blu-ray Review January 13, 2012.

Next week, I’m also going to share Summer’s perspective on the movie, she’s going to watch it on Saturday with her youngest son and Beauty and the Beast is one of her favorite children’s movies. For now, here’s my perspective on Beauty and the Beast 3D…….

Want to know my opinion on the 3D? I’m really picky when it comes to 3D. Some scenes in Beauty and the Beast 3D were fabulous, while others just seemed a bit flat for 3D. I think I would have loved to have interviewed someone about why they did it this way. It seemed like they were trying very hard to stay with the original look as much as possible but made it look 3D. I’m also thinking that the things about the scenes were done on purpose. The main characters were well done but the characters in the background just seemed a bit neglected. I think I’m the only one that had this crazy opinion, everyone I talked to after the viewing loved it, Which makes me think this really had to do with how tired I was. So take my review with that knowledge in mind and look forward to Summer’s review. Now, for me the true test of the success of the 3D version of Beauty and the Beast was in the ballroom scene, where they sing Tale as Old as Time. I have to say it was pretty spectacular. Ever since I was a little girl this scene was my favorite scene. The way they did it originally I felt like I was in that room. The background looked so real. I’m quite happy to say that even in 3D it looks real. The candlesticks in the background look like they are real brass with real flames. Really beautiful scene.

Go see Beauty and the Beast in Theaters January 13th and comb back here and tell me what you thought of the 3D effect?

Travel and expenses were covered by Disney DreamWorks. .

Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World Special Edition

December 10, 2011 by Momstart 9 Comments

By Summer

I love watching Disney shows. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World is just that; there are 4 mini-movies or episodes on this one disc – “The Perfect Word”, “Fifi’s Folly”, “Mrs. Pott’s Party”, and “Broken Wing”. These shows were intended by Disney to be used in the TV series the “Princess Power Hour”. Thought this didn’t happen these cartoons offer some fun Beauty and the Beast entertainment as these shows fill in the months Belle spent in the castle with her enchanted friends.

The stories, SPOILER ALERT:

The Perfect Word – In this addition to Beauty and the Beast you meet Webster, the castle’s dictionary. The short feature is about emotions and explains many of the emotions using synonyms. Belle and the Beast are in a fight as are Lumiere and a new character, Chandeliera; their differences are solved with understanding and apologies. This short also includes a new song.

Fifi’s Folly – This cartoon is about jealousy. Many children face jealousy over toys, friends, and sibling-parent relationships. In this episode Belle is helping Lumiere prepare an anniversary celebration for Fifi; however, Fifi over hears and thinks Belle and Lumiere are pairing up. In the end it all gets straightened out, as usual, and all is well in the castle again!

Mrs. Potts’ Party – The beloved character, Mrs. Potts, suffers from SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder – and the castle just can’t get it together enough to cheer her up as all the friends are fighting instead of working together to throw Mrs. Potts a “cheer up” party. Everyone is being mean and bitter which continues to bring Mrs. Potts down. In the end all friends work together AND the sun makes an appearance; all of this helps Mrs. Potts’ feel better. Belle caps off this episode with a cheerful song about friendship.

Broken Wing – Belle’s compassionate hearts again gets her into a pickle with the Beast when she rescues a bird with a broken wing. The wing is bandaged and on the mend, but the Beast tries to keep the bird for his own enjoyment. Belle turns her heart and eventually Beast releases the bird, but because of the kindness shown to the bird, it decides to stick around. This is a classic “If you love something so much then set it free to see if it returns” tale.

The animation is very close to the original. The colors are not as vivid as the original movie but they’re better than Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Christmas. The talent of the shows is most of the original cast.

I really enjoyed these shows. The full disc is 92 minutes long. The length all in one stretch was too long for my straying kids. We had to take a snack break, but the best thing is you can select the stories you like best, and watch from there. You can’t however just choose the feature, you have to do a scene selection.

All and all we liked each! I do think Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World is worth owning on DVD.

My Mom Start Review Grade of Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World DVD: B+

Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World is now available, but only for a very limited time! Any Beauty and the Beast fan will love these little stories to have in their movie collection, though I do wish it was released in Blu-Ray or at least widescreen format.

We received samples.

Discovering Beauty & The Beast Diamond Edition with Paige O’Hara

October 7, 2010 by Momstart 11 Comments

Thanks to Click Communications I had the opportunity to discover Beauty and The Beast with Belle herself, Paige O’Hara. Paige is just as spunky as Belle and listening to her sing in real life just amazes me. In fact, I would say she’s improved her singing skills since making the movie Beauty and The Beast. She was quite easy going and down to earth. As we all had dinner and enjoyed great conversation, we explored the Beauty and the Beast Diamond Edition Blu-Ray special features! And Let me tell you Beauty and the Beast Diamond Edition is all about the Blu-Ray features.

You know the story of Beauty and the Beast right? Belle is a beautiful young lady stuck in a small provincial town and practically bored to tears. The most adventure she has at any given time comes from her unpredictable inventor of a father. She is coveted by Gaston, and disguts him in return. Her father goes off to the fair and gets lost on his way. He looks for shelter in the castle that he finds but the Beast is not happy at all to have company. He locks him in the dungeon and when Belle comes looking for her father, her adventure begins.

Paige was interviewed and here are a few questions and answers:

How excited were you to be part of such a legendary Disney title?

You know, Mary Poppins is my favorite film and I loved Bambi and all the other Disney animated films. I was always an artist as well so I appreciated the animation too. Playing Belle was a dream come true.

What else do you remember about the experience?

It was fun being a part of the parties. Honestly, the worst part about the Oscars was that I didn’t like my dress—the one I performed in. They told the designer to put me in blue and it was this blue and white dress that looked more like Bo Peep or Dorothy. It was way too frilly and not very “Belle-y.” It was a checkerboard pattern. I had to perform in that dress, but afterwards I got to change into a beautiful Bob Mackie teal green gown. I even made one magazine’s Top 3 Best Dressed list!

You won a Grammy for a song from “Beauty and the Beast’s Children Singalong” too. What was that like?

It was incredible. Of course it won Best Children’s Album, which is the Grammy I have on my wall. The whole ride has been phenomenal. I am still recording as Belle all the time…CD ROMs and toys. I was just in the studio recording Belle the other day. 99% of the time I record in a studio here in Vegas. They patch me in over the phone.

Zoe has quite a hard time deciding between watching this new Princess and Tinker Bell and The Great Fairy Rescue. She likes Belle, Belle was the very first Princess dress that we found on sale and that was her first Halloween costume. Zoe said she likes Beauty and The Beast more than The Princess and The Frog because it wasn’t scary. She likes the Beast as a Beast and not when he turns into a Prince. Even though she enjoys watching Belle in Beauty in the Beast, her favorite princess is still Sleeping Beauty and we don’t even have a copy of that movie.

To me, Beauty and The Beast Diamond Edition blows my mind away. The color looks like it was pumped up and the details are quite amazing. It seems that cartoons were meant for Blu-Ray. The special features are quite amazing too, even though all of the insert disc one, insert disc two is a little frustrating. The way our system is set up whenever I try to go back it exits the DVD all together, but that’s just our system. I think if you have a normal DVD player it’s probably not as bad. Most of the special features are on disc 2.

The Special Features are hours and hours of content. One of the features, I think it was Beyond Beauty was the story of the making of Beauty and the Beast. The story included the evolution of the story and one of the previous story lines was pretty bad. We’re very glad Disney went the direction they went. Wow, I just can’t imagine a better story line.

3-Disc BD Bonus Features as listed on Amazon:

• Restored film
• Three versions of the film
• Original theatrical release
• Special extended edition
• Original storyboard version (BD-exclusive)
• Original theatrical version with a PIP of the storyboard
• Disney sing along mode
• Audio commentary
• Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind Making Beauty And The Beast (interactive)
• Broadway Beginnings – Up close and personal celebrity interviews with Nick Jonas, Donny Osmond, Toni Braxton, and others who have starred in the Broadway production
• Composing a Classic: A Musical Conversation With Alan Menken, Don Hahn, and Richard Kraft
• Deleted scenes
o Alternate opening (boards)
o Belle in the library – never-before-seen moment where Belle meets three new characters in the library
• Art galleries – Only available inside the “Beyond Beauty Experience”
• Family play games
o Enchanted Challenge: help Belle and the Beast fall in love in order to break the spell before the last petal falls (Disney Quest)
o Bon Jour, Who Is This? A Disney TelePlay Game – Powered by BD-Live. Using your cell phone, guess the identity of the other players before they guess yours
• Music & more
o All-new music video featuring Disney Channel star TBD
• Classic DVD bonus features

As I said, hours and hours of entertainment!

Save 10.00 on Beauty And the Beast Diamond Edition.

I received a copy of the movie in exchange for my honest review and met Paige on the Disney Blogger Day Event.

A trip through Disney Princess’s with my Princess

March 11, 2010 by Momstart 7 Comments

I have to post this because I love Disney, and Disney Princesses. Even my three year old can name almost all of the Disney Princesses. I don’t get to give a copy of The Princess and the Frog, but I’m sure I’ll buy it on Blu-ray soon enough and I know that once all the giveaways are over, you might be buying it for the Princess in your life. There is a list of places to enter at the bottom of this post. Here is my princess and all the Disney Princesses too!