There are many people who watched an animated movie, "Beauty and the Beast". There was a news that the live-action version was released by Disney.

     The live-action version movie was released on March 16th, 2017, 16 years after the release of animated version in 1991. It was directed by  ill Condon, who also directed the movies, The Greatest Showman in 2017, The Fifth Estate in 2015,and Mr. Holmes in 2015, and many more. The main characters, Belle, the Beast, and Gaston were starred by Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, and Luke Evans. It is a sort of musical movie, so its original sound tracks were getting good comments now. The movie is about the true love of Belle and the Beast.

     The movie came out to the world with confidence of Disney. However, there were not just favorable comments but harsh criticisms also. On one hand, some people said that this is an unforgettable movie that they want to watch for their entire life. They also said that the minor characters such as tea pot, candle, and watch were highlighted more than the original version, and it was really thankful for them. On the other hand, others argued that Emma Watson's performance cannot make it. They said that her acting is not the same as Belle, and it is awkward. Also, they reviewed this movie that there is no probability, especially Belle. However, everyone who watched this movie were surprised and shocked by the image beauty. "The scene when the two main characters recognize their love when they dance together is terrifically beautiful.", they say in harmony at this point.

     There have been so many collaborations with Disney, but the collaboration with "Beauty and the Beast" is the most popular nowadays. For instance, CGV's combo set, gel pen, character key rings were so popular that they were sold out only for one week. Also, G market's limited edition of Monami pen and shopping mall, Ten by Ten's tea pot set, puzzle, story book, and ornament got outstanding outcomes.

2017.04.09 Shin Hae-im