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Clips from the original movie are played, and when a musical number begins, the broadcast shifts to a live-action performance on a physical stage.
The special utilizes a , blending the original 1991 animated film with live-action musical performances. Beauty and the Beast: A 30th CelebrationHD
The live-action sequences were taped in front of a studio audience at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Cast and Creative Team Clips from the original movie are played, and
is a two-hour musical television special that aired on ABC on December 15, 2022. Produced by Jon M. Chu and directed by Hamish Hamilton , the special commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1991 animated classic's historic Academy Award nomination for Best Picture . It is currently available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Production Format and Structure Cast and Creative Team is a two-hour musical
The program is occasionally interrupted by documentary-style segments, including interviews with the new cast and archival footage showing the original film’s creation from "pencil to screen".
The production received praise for its highly diverse and inclusive cast.