The Golden Globes are usually all about the trophies, but Disney managed to steal the spotlight tonight with a “provincial” surprise that has the internet losing its collective mind.
During a commercial break for the star-studded awards show, fans were treated to a brand-new TV spot for the highly-anticipated live-action Beauty and the Beast. The highlight? We finally get to hear Emma Watson lend her voice to the iconic opening number, “Belle.”
In the clip, the Harry Potter alum perfectly captures the bright, independent spirit of our favorite bookworm as she wanders through her village. It’s the moment fans have been waiting for since she was first cast, and the verdict on social media is unanimous: she’s the perfect Belle.
“Hearing Emma sing ‘Belle’ just gave me actual chills,” one fan raved on X (formerly Twitter). “She sounds exactly how I imagined she would!”
But the music wasn’t the only treat. The teaser also offered a fresh look at Dan Stevens as the Beast, giving us a glimpse into the “stunning cinematic event” that Disney is promising this spring.
The buzz surrounding this film is more than just talk—it’s record-breaking. The first teaser trailer for the film was viewed a staggering . million times in its first hours, even topping the debut of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Not to be outdone, the full trailer released in November clocked in at . million views in one day, smashing records previously held by Fifty Shades Darker.
Directed by Bill Condon, the film features an absolute powerhouse of a cast. Joining Watson and Stevens are Luke Evans as the Gaston, Josh Gad as LeFou, and a legendary supporting ensemble including Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, and Ewan McGregor as Lumière.
To make the night even more magical, Disney also dropped a gorgeous new poster to accompany the footage. It’s all part of the build-up for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.
While the film stays true to the animated classic, legendary composer Alan Menken is returning to provide the score. Fans can look forward to new recordings of the original Ashman/Menken songs, plus three brand-new tracks written by Menken and Tim Rice.
With this much momentum, the film is expected to dominate the box office when it goes up against Free Fire and The Belko Experiment later this spring.
Beauty and the Beast hits U.S. theaters on March , . Until then, we’ll just be hitting replay on that TV spot!
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