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[02/10/22 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 10
Updates include: David Ayer brings "End of Watch" TV series to FOX; Disney+ shelves "Beauty and the Beast" prequel series; and Julio Torres to lead "Little Films" for HBO.
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[02/07/22 - 11:15 AM]
Disney Branded Television Expands Premium Kids and Family Slate with New Series and Movies Across Disney+ and Disney Channels
The titles that were announced today across the live-action, unscripted and animated space underscore Disney Branded Television's commitment to serving audiences with exceptional, imaginative and aspirational stories from fresh, diverse voices and talent.
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[01/20/22 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 20
Updates include: Netflix confirms "Squid Game" to return for second season; NBC gives status on off-cycle pilots; and ABC's "Pooch Perfect," NBC's "Small Fortune" among latest unscripted cancellations.
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[01/19/22 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 19
Updates include: ABC's "L.A. Law" revival casts trio; Chase Sui Wonders to star in Apple's "City on Fire"; and Fra Fee, Briana Middleton board "Beauty and the Beast" prequel series at Disney+.
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[06/15/21 - 07:00 AM]
Disney+ Officially Greenlights "Beauty and the Beast" Limited Musical Series
An eight-episode prequel to the 2017 live-action film, "Beauty and the Beast" will star Luke Evans and Josh Gad, reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou (Louie), and introduce Briana Middleton as Louie's stepsister, Tilly.
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[12/10/20 - 05:26 PM]
The Walt Disney Company Surpasses 137 Million Paid Subscriptions Across Its Direct-to-Consumer Services, Shattering Previous Guidance
After greatly exceeding expectations, The Walt Disney Company shared guidance that it now expects its streaming services to hit 300-350 million total subscriptions by fiscal 2024, driven primarily by a significant increase in content output.
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[03/06/20 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 6
Updates include: Netflix cancels RuPaul Charles-led "AJ and the Queen"; Josh Segarra to lead NBC's "Night School"; and Julie Bowen to topline CBS multi-camera comedy pilot.
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| BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (DISNEY PLUS)
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DEVELOPMENT
HISTORY:
3/6/20
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2/10/22
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STATUS:
previously in development (2022-2023 season) |
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
script |
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
eight-episode series order rescinded on 2/10/22 |
DESCRIPTION:
(from Disney+'s press release, February 2022) Set in the iconic kingdom of "Beauty and the Beast" years before Beast and Belle's epic romance, the prequel series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou's stepsister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy and adventure. While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rita Ora joins the previously announced cast that includes Josh Gad, Luke Evans, Briana Middleton, Fra Fee and Jelani Alladin. Ora will star as a fugitive with surprising abilities who carries with her a secret that could potentially affect an entire kingdom. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Briana Middleton as Tilly
· Fra Fee as Prince Benoit Berlioz
· Jelani Alladin as Jean-Michel
· Josh Gad as LeFou
· Luke Evans as Gaston
· Rita Ora
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Adam Horowitz as CRTR/EP
· Alan Menken as EP
· Eddy Kitsis as CRTR/EP
· Josh Gad as CRTR/EP
· Liesl Tommy as EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Luke Evans as EP
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GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· drama
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· ABC Signature
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