Twenty-five years ago, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” broke ground as the first animated feature film to receive an Academy Award® nomination for best picture, and now this tale as old as time joined the Walt Disney Signature Collection on Sept. 6 on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere, and will be available Sept. 20 on Blu-ray™ and DVD.beauty-and-the-beast-25th-anniversary-editionThe beloved animated classic has truly stood the test of time and now a whole new generation of viewers are invited to be our guest and fall in love with this enchanting tale, its captivating characters and unforgettable, award-winning music score and original song, “Beauty and the Beast.
The Walt Disney Signature Collection edition features four versions of “Beauty and the Beast.” The Blu-ray release will include the original theatrical film; an extended version with the “Human Again” song sequence and a never-before-released on home entertainment sing-along version. The original work-in-progress version will be available digitally and on Disney Movies Anywhere.

Here are some of the features for the film versions:
Blu-ray™, Digital HD* & Disney Movies Anywhere include:

  • Original theatrical version
  • New advanced sing-along version
  • Extended version with “Human Again” song sequence

The Bonus Features for Blu-ray™, Digital HD* & Disney Movies Anywhere are amazing! Check them out:

  • Menken & Friends: 25 Years of Musical InspirationGet a front-row seat for an intimate discussion between legendary music composers from classic and future Disney films, including Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin”), Stephen Schwartz (“The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Pocahontas”), Kristen Anderson-Lopez (“Frozen,” Disney’s upcoming “Gigantic”), Robert Lopez  (“Frozen,” Disney’s upcoming “Gigantic”) and Lin-Manuel Miranda (Disney’s upcoming “Moana”). Discover how the composers are personally connected, how they first experienced “Beauty and the Beast” and how they find inspiration for their own films. And watch as they pay tribute to the film’s award-winning music score and the man who has inspired them all—Alan Menken. 
  • #1074: Walt, Fairy Tales & Beauty and the BeastLong before “Beauty and the Beast” became the instant classic we know and love, Walt Disney made two attempts—between the 1930s and 1950s—to adapt the famous fairy tale into an animated film. Discover what Walt and his team was dreaming up through Walt’s actual voice recordings, archived artwork, story notes, and learn why the project was sidelined for decades.
  • Always BelleThe original voice of Belle, Paige O’Hara, reminisces about earning the role of the beautiful bookworm in “Beauty and the Beast” and recalls how the iconic character changed her life and continues to inspire fans both young and old.
  • The Recording SessionsGo in the recording booth with the cast of Beauty and the Beast and see what went into adding voices to the characters and the lines we know and love.
  • 25 Fun Facts About Beauty and the BeastDisney Channel’s Gus Kamp and Kayla Maisonet host this entertaining countdown featuring little-known fun facts, anecdotes and hidden Easter Eggs (references to Disney animated films and characters) from one of the most cherished animated films of all time.
  • “Beauty and The Beast” Sneak PeekAn exciting first look into the live-action re-telling of “Beauty and the Beast,” which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. This new film will be in theaters in March 2017! beauty-and-the-beast-poster

On Digital HD* & Disney Movies Anywhere there are also Classic Bonus Features  which are offerings from prior home entertainment releases include over five hours of bonus material, such as an alternate version of “Be Our Guest” and the “Beauty and the Beast” music video performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, and deleted scenes. 

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36 Comments on Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” 25th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray™ and DVD on Sept. 20!

  1. My favorite character is Cogsworth. He seems like an uptight and timid guy but he goes crazy when the castle gets invaded and in important in the castles defense. Thanks for the giveaway.

  2. I always really loved Lumiere and Cogsworth but I identify with Belle the most because books are my favorite things!
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  3. I love Cogsworth because he tried to spare Belle from “the Beast” and misery. Even thought he was wrong and she was the one who put an end to the curse, it was not his intention to have her as prisoner of the Beast or worse.

  4. I love the beast. I like that he was able to change himself and overcome his pride. This is a wonderful lesson for many of us today. I would imagine many of us would ultimately be turned into a beast if put in the situation. Good reminder to be a better person. Maybe I am thinking too deep for a Disney movie, but I like to learn from everything I do! Thanks for the opportunity!

  5. Comments for this giveaway are closed. Thank you to everyone for entering. The Random Number Generator chose Summer’s comment as the winner! I’m emailing you!

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