So far, the hype surrounding Disney’s upcoming, live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast has been nothing short of palpable, with both of the film’s trailers breaking records upon their release, and the reactions to the released footage having been largely positive. The film will be the first live-action adaptation that Disney has done that is also a full-blown musical like its animated predecessor. However, the film’s musical sequences and songs are also the elements that have been mostly left out of the movie’s trailers and marketing so far.
At the center of all of that too, is Emma Watson as Belle. An actress widely known for her work not only in the Harry Potter franchise, but in a number of successful dramas and independent films since, she has yet to sing a film she’s appeared in. Since the trailers have yet to feature even a hint at Belle’s singing, many fans have begun to wonder when they’ll finally get to hear what Watson sounds like singing in Beauty and the Beast.
Turns out, today may be the day they have been waiting for, as a new Instagram post claims to have the first clip of Watson singing as Belle in the film. Reportedly taken from one of Hasbro’s new singing Belle dolls that was spotted in stores a few days ago, the clip features what sounds like, possibly, Watson singing a small piece from “Something There”, one of the original Howard Ashman and Alan Menken songs from the animated film. Take a listen for yourself below (h/t to Comic Book):
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LISTEN: @emmawatson singing “Something There” from @beautyandthebeast. This short recording was taken from the singing @hasbro Belle doll that was spotted in stores a few days ago. Thank you to @bellabestiason for sharing with me this morning! …. Repost from @the_west_wing_: Get ready for this one guys… FIRST PEEK AT EMMA SINGING SOMETHING THERE!!!! I am officially floored, if she wasn’t perfect enough this has absolutely nailed her as #Belle! I cannot wait for this movie!!! Recording taken from the singing Belle Hasbro doll! Not sure who to credit though, sorry! #beautyandthebeast #batb #disney #emmawatson #danstevens #lukeevans #joshgad #ewanmcgregor #ianmckellan #emmathompson #gugumbatharaw #kevinkline #stanleytucci #audramcdonald #taleasoldastime #beourguest #billcondon #beautyandthebeast2017 A video posted by Beauty & the Beast Movie News (@beautyandthebeastmovienews) on Dec 29, 2016 at 4:59am PST
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Now, make sure to take all of this with a grain of salt for the time being, since this isn’t an official release by Disney by any means. With that being said, though, it certainly sounds like Watson singing as the character, and it’s definitely not the Paige O’Hara version of “Something There” from the animated Beauty and the Beast either. That means this could be the first taste of Watson’s singing voice that fans will be getting – and as seems to be the case with most major blockbusters films nowadays, it might have come from a toy.
For those who have been worried about Watson’s singing, hopefully, this will put some of those fears to rest – as she seems to be doing a fairly good job at holding her own in one of the film’s more iconic songs. Still, fans have yet to hear what Emma Thompson’s version of “Beauty and the Beast” is going to sound like, or what Ewan McGregor’s version of “Be Our Guest” will turn out to be (if the film stays true to the animated film with those sequences) – and considering they are the most iconic musical numbers from the 1991 version, expectations are understandably high for both.
Even without that though, Beauty and the Beast is setting itself up to be Disney’s most successful live-action adaptation to date. The studio will likely continue to take its time in releasing clips and footage from the film’s musical numbers too, the closer it gets to the movie’s March release date.
Source: Instagram [h/t to Comic Book]
Unexpected Team-Up: Prince William and Emma Watson Unite for Change
Prince William had plenty to celebrate this weekend, but his latest public appearance quickly turned heads for a very different reason. After marking his 44th birthday and Father's Day with his family, the future king returned to royal duties—and made a surprisingly personal confession about the emotional toll of climate change.
William joined Hollywood stars Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch at a United for Wildlife forum in London, an initiative he launched with the Royal Foundation in 2013. The organization works around the world to combat wildlife trafficking, environmental crime, and the destruction of endangered species.
But it was William's candid admission about his own fears that stole the spotlight.
The Prince of Wales revealed that climate change has caused him "sleepless nights," admitting he has struggled with anxiety about what the future could look like. Yet instead of allowing those fears to overwhelm him, William said seeing real progress through conservation efforts has helped keep his environmental anxiety under control.
He also delivered a powerful message to business leaders, urging them to become the kind of leaders they admired when they were children. With technology and innovation transforming the world at an incredible pace, William challenged CEOs to use their influence to create meaningful change.
The event launched London Climate Action Week, with more royal appearances expected, including the Earthshot Prize assembly.
Emma Watson also delivered a surprising revelation of her own. The Harry Potter star highlighted the fashion industry's enormous environmental impact, pointing out that it produces more emissions than aviation and ranks behind only oil among major polluting industries.
Watson, who is also pursuing a doctorate in philosophy at Oxford, shared a hilarious story about mistakenly believing paparazzi were following her. After spotting photographers with telephoto lenses, she arranged a distraction and escaped through another exit. The twist? They weren't photographing her at all. They were waiting to capture a red kite.
Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch praised William as "a great guy" and urged businesses and individuals to recognize that they can still make a difference, even when global environmental challenges appear overwhelming.
With William, Watson, and Cumberbatch joining forces on the issue, the London forum delivered a clear message: the fight against environmental destruction is becoming impossible for the world's biggest names to ignore.
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