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ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Fans at Disney's D23 expo received an exclusive sneak-peak into the studio's upcoming live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. According to reports, the first few seconds of footage promoting the flick -- starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans and Josh Gad -- played at the expo, but those not in attendance will have to wait to see it.
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Good-hearted netizens who were lucky enough to witness the pre-debut footage took to the Internet to describe their reaction to the images of Watson -- playing Belle -- wearing the story's classic yellow gown.
A member of the Broadway World message board explained that everything seen regarding the film so far "looks stunning, including Emma in the dress."
"The crowds went wild for it," the commenter said. "The set, visuals, costumes, etc. were beautiful. No footage of the objects or the beast."
Another witness took to TooFab to describe in greater detail the footage from the expo:
Though nearly done filming, there wasn't any complete footage shown from this one -- save for a shot of Emma Watson as Belle in her now infamous gold dress, coming down the stairs to dance with the Beast. Let us just say that she looked GORGEOUS and seeing that moment brought to life brings chills.
AdvertisementIn some behind-the-scenes footage shown, we got a look at the village set, which looks almost exactly like it did in the animated film. Belle is seen in her blue and white dress as well, while Gaston (Luke Evans) can be seen singing and dancing around a bar in his famous red costume and long ponytail. Sorry, nothing with the Beast in it just yet.
The crowd was told that the final film will include two new songs from Alan Menken.
Bill Condon serves as director of the Disney remake. Beauty and the Beast is expected in theaters in 2017.
