“Beauty and the Beast” Special Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Live Broadcasting

Upcoming TV specials will celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of Disney’s most successful animation features, Beauty and the Beast.

according to Hollywood ReporterThe two-hour live special will be aired on ABC, blending live-action and animation as a whole new cast that brings iconic musicals to life.

Director Jon M. Chu (credits include film adaptations of “In the Heights” and upcoming “Wicked”) by Hamish Hamilton (Emmy, Grammy, Super Bowl Halftime Show, ABC) “The Little Mermaid” live musical, etc.).

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“This event, full of unforgettable performances, will be a must-see special event for original fans and for the new generation to be featured in this important story,” said Craig Elwitch, president of ABC Entertainment. Told. THR..

“Beauty and the Beast has always been a game-changing cinematic experience for me. When the animated film came out, I saw it many times over the first weekend,” Chu added.

“It showed me the limits of what anime artists and storytellers can achieve,” he continued. “So the fact that I became an executive creates a compliment to all the creatives that made this masterpiece through our Electric Somewhere company. It’s a dream I didn’t even think was possible. “

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The live broadcast of “Beauty and the Beast” will be broadcast on December 15th.