A tale as old as time in “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” 3D

One of the most popular and enduring romantic adventures the world has ever known became one of the most ambitious and entertaining animated motion pictures ever brought to the screen with Walt Disney Pictures' 30th full-length animated feature, ''Beauty and the Beast” which is coming to Philippine theaters for the first time in 3D.

This classic fairy tale about a beautiful young girl and her encounter with an enchanted beast has long fascinated and intrigued storytellers, filmmakers and their audiences. Through the artistry and imagination of the Disney creative team, an inspired song score by two Academy Award®–winning songwriters and the contributions of an enormously talented vocal ensemble, this age-old fantasy took on exciting new dimensions that are only possible through the magic of animation.

The "Beauty and the Beast" story is indeed “a tale as old as time" with variations on the central theme going as far back as Greek mythology. In 1550, Italian author Giovan Straparalo wrote the first account of the story as it is generally known. The tale grew in popularity during the 18th century with books by French authors Madam Le Prince De Beaumont and Madame Gabrielle di Villeneuve. In 1946, acclaimed French director Jean Cocteau used cinematic imagery and lyrical expression to bring this story imaginatively to the big screen ("La Belle et la Bete").

"Doing your own version of 'Beauty and the Beast' is as much a tradition as is the story itself," says producer Don Hahn. "Part of the fun is that each generation and culture adapts this story to be its own. The themes––you can't judge a book by its cover, and beauty is only skin deep–– are as relevant today as ever."

Screenwriter Linda Woolverton agrees, "The lessons of this story are truly timeless, especially for kids growing up today. It tells them to look beyond the surface and beyond materialism and that what is in their hearts and souls are the things that really matter."

The release of "Beauty and the Beast" in 3D comes at a time when both the art of animation and the 3D process are enjoying their greatest popularity.

All of the filmmakers and artists who have been involved with the 3D transformation of “Beauty and the Beast” are in unanimous agreement that they take pride in being part of the great legacy of this iconic film. As stereographer Robert Neuman says, “It’s amazing to be able to take these great movies like ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘The Lion King’ and give audiences a new way to see them again. Even if they're seeing it for the first time, or the one-hundredth time, this is a whole new experience for audiences.”

“It’s a privilege, really, and an honor to be able to bring this movie out,” says Don Hahn. “‘Beauty and the Beast’ has always been special in the hearts of the audience. From the first sneak previews that we did at the New York Film Festival, when it was still unfinished, to the original release, it’s always received a really warm reception. It’s great to go back and relive it now.

Opening soon across the Philippines, “Beauty and the Beast” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures.

Just A Rant...

Have you ever had that feeling when people are talking down on you, like you're some kind of idiot? You know, that feeling you get when someone thinks they're better than you and you're just a piece of worthless substance? If you answer yes, then we're on the same boat.

You'll never be able to please everyone in the world. There will always be at least one person who will disagree or just be plain mean. But you know that one person who just gets a kick out of making you feel miserable, putting you down every chance they get, calling you an idiot in fancy ways? Yeah, been there.

So what do you do fellow readers? I personally ignore it or let the authorities know and hope that the issue is dealt with. However, at the same time, don't you wish you could stand up for yourself? What are you afraid of anyway? Oh yeah, Confrontation. Conflict. That feeling that you're losing even before you start fighting.

People that makes you feel like that are poison in your life. They must be cut loose or avoided at all times. Such individuals are bullies. They have no understanding that you're human, you say stupid things or do stupid things, not necessarily on purpose. But people such as these don't know the word "forgiveness" or "understanding" even after preaching to you themselves.

Hypocrites is what I call them. Do I feel sorry for them? At first I thought I did. But not anymore. Not after they've put me down countless times and I've had enough of it. They're alone because of their own doings. I'm alone because solitude is my sanctuary.
There is a difference.

New Blog Layout :)

Some of you that are regular visitors of my blog might have noticed my new layout... So, let me know in the comments if you like it :)

The regularly scheduled posts will resume tomorrow.

P.S. Hello to my new followers and thank you to the old ones who stayed and regularly commented :)

UPDATE: I'm already having issues with this new layout. I'll try it out for maybe a week. If the issues continue to bother me, I will revert back to my old one.

UPDATE #2: Does anyone know how I can put back the Share buttons for every post? It is enabled but it is not appearing and it is really aggravating me. Also, does anyone know how I can enable the thread comments in this new template???

Arianne