About Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Directed by Andrew Knight in 1997, "Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas" is a festive, direct-to-video sequel to Disney's animated classic "Beauty and the Beast". It is a heartwarming tale that unfolds during Belle and the Beast's winter celebration. The film tells the story of Belle planning to bring Christmas to the castle against Beast's wishes and the sinister plot of a villainous organ named Forte who aims to prevent the blossoming romance between Belle and the Beast.

Making / Production

This film was produced by Walt Disney Television Animation under the direction of Andrew Knight. Utilizing traditional 2D hand-drawn animation, it also incorporates some computer-generated imagery, mainly for the character of Forte and his sequences.

Actors

• Paige O'Hara voicing Belle, adds new depth to the character as she attempts to bring holiday spirit to the doom-laden castle.
• Robby Benson retains the gruff yet lovable nature of Beast, adding layers to his slowly softening character.
• Tim Curry provides the voice for Forte, the new antagonist, bringing an underhanded and manipulative personality to the character.
• Angela Lansbury reprises her role as the wise and warm Mrs. Potts.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first direct-to-video sequel of a Walt Disney Animation Studios film to be completely animated.
• The film is set within the timeline of the original Beauty and the Beast (1991).
• Despite the movie being a direct-to-video release, it was returned to the "Disney Vault" along with the original movie and its other sequel.

Awards

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Quotes

• "Remember, you're not alone." - Belle
• "How do you know what you're going to feel tomorrow?" - Beast
• "My purpose in this world is comic relief." - Fife

Music, Soundtrack

• "As Long As There's Christmas" - Performed by Paige O'Hara and cast
• "Don't Fall in Love" - Sung by Tim Curry
• "A Cut Above the Rest" - Performed by Angela Lansbury and Jerry Orbach