What Happened 2 The BATB Sequels? Why Weren't They Released?

[Matt]

I know that most of you don't care about the Beauty and the Beast Sequels: The Enchanted Christmas & Belle's Magical World. But I enjoyed both of them and there was talk of them being released to US with new bonus features but we got nothing! Other Country's got them but why not US?! I don't get that.

How do you guys feel?!

[Wonderlicious]

I know that most of you don't care about the Beauty and the Beast Sequels: The Enchanted Christmas & Belle's Magical World. But I enjoyed both of them and there was talk of them being released to US with new bonus features but we got nothing! Other Country's got them but why not US?! I don't get that.

The US tends to stagger the reissues of sequels by a couple of months, whereas in Europe and elsewhere, they come at almost the same time as the original. Cinderella II got re-released in the UK around December 2005, only two months after the Platinum hit shelves, whereas it got re-released in the US the following winter, I believe. Personally, I'm not too bothered about the sequels. I doubt they'll come to Blu-Ray, anyway.

[MJW]

I'm kind of split on this one...

I haven't seen The Enchanted Christmas, but I own the VHS and plan to watch it as we near the holidays this year (bought it used earlier this year). I probably wouldn't mind having that on Blu-ray/DVD, but that's mostly because I really like Christmas movies. However, I own and have watched Belle's Magical World on VHS and, to me, it really isn't worth re-watching so I doubt I'd buy a new release UNLESS it was both sequels in one pack.

I don't know if the USA will ever get The Enchanted Christmas on Blu/DVD, but if so, I doubt it's going to happen this year. Seeing as though it is a holiday movie and will undoubtedly not sell well after Dec. 25, you would think there would have been an announcement by now.

[Escapay]

How do you guys feel?!

Grateful that today's generation of children won't have to grow up with Belle's Magical World.

But I'm upset that they didn't re-release Enchanted Christmas, as I never got that on DVD (and whenever I found it used, it was always either too expensive for what I'd prefer paying, or I'd plan on getting it later, return, and find it already gone).

albert

[bruno_wbt]

Today I bought the Trilogy! (in Spain)

Each sequel comes with a bonus episode from Disney's Sing Me a Story with Belle. I loved them so much!

The Enchanted Christmas features the episode 5: Stick to It (Don't Give Up)

Belle's Magical World features the episode 22: What's Inside Counts

Here's a pic of my two trilogies from Beauty and the Beast:

[Sotiris]

Each sequel comes with a bonus episode from Disney's Sing Me a Story with Belle. I loved them so much!

Is it possible for you the rip the two episodes and upload them on YouTube? Please!!!

[bruno_wbt]

Each sequel comes with a bonus episode from Disney's Sing Me a Story with Belle. I loved them so much!

Is it possible for you the rip the two episodes and upload them on YouTube? Please!!!

I’m sorry but I don’t know how to rip things…

But I found an episode on youtube, already:

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[Matt]

Today I bought the Trilogy! (in Spain)

Each sequel comes with a bonus episode from Disney's Sing Me a Story with Belle. I loved them so much!

The Enchanted Christmas features the episode 5: Stick to It (Don't Give Up)

Belle's Magical World features the episode 22: What's Inside Counts

Here's a pic of my two trilogies from Beauty and the Beast:

I am so jealous of you right now lol!
Maybe you can answer some questions for me.

What bonus features are on disc 2 on the original BATB??? Is Jordin Sparks Music Video on there? Also the Original BATB Music Video as well?!

Are there any new Music Videos on the Enchanted Christmas? And what are all the features as well.

[Sotiris]

I’m sorry but I don’t know how to rip things

It's OK. To tell you the truth I don't know either.

But I found an episode on youtube, already

Thanks for the link!

[bruno_wbt]

I am so jealous of you right now lol!
Maybe you can answer some questions for me.

What bonus features are on disc 2 on the original BATB??? Is Jordin Sparks Music Video on there? Also the Original BATB Music Video as well?!

Are there any new Music Videos on the Enchanted Christmas? And what are all the features as well.

Yes, it features Jordin Sparks music video and Celine Dion music video.

And The Christmas one, features the old Play's music video.

[Matt]

I am so jealous of you right now lol!
Maybe you can answer some questions for me.

What bonus features are on disc 2 on the original BATB??? Is Jordin Sparks Music Video on there? Also the Original BATB Music Video as well?!

Are there any new Music Videos on the Enchanted Christmas? And what are all the features as well.

Yes, it features Jordin Sparks music video and Celine Dion music video.

And The Christmas one, features the old Play's music video.

What else is on the orginial DVD?

[milojthatch]

I'm getting the feeling from Disney that the DTV films are getting the shaft when it comes to Blu Ray. Which basically means it may be a long time before we see any of them again, if ever. What has been released may be all that will be released. Time will tell.

[MJW]

I'm getting the feeling from Disney that the DTV films are getting the shaft when it comes to Blu Ray. Which basically means it may be a long time before we see any of them again, if ever. What has been released may be all that will be released. Time will tell.

Do you think it's in an effort to bring "respect" back to their animated film releases? I remember reading posts that a lot of people felt that before DTV sequels, Disney movies were an "event." After all the DTV sequels flooded the market, most people probably didn't notice the difference between the theatrical releases and the lesser quality material.

[disneyboy20022]

I would like to see Beauty and the Beast Christmas on Blu ray, which could be next year on a release in the USA since Disney already has 2 Holiday Christmas movies this year, A Christmas Carol and Santa Paws. Probably they figured bringing out BATB Christmas might not sell as well this year as it would for 2011 holiday season....I would expect they release BATBA Christmas on Dvd and/or Blu ray Holiday 2011 possibly...

Belle's Magical World...I have the same opinion as Escapay...SAVE THE CHILDREN FROM CRAPPY ANIMATION

[Semaj]

I'm getting the feeling from Disney that the DTV films are getting the shaft when it comes to Blu Ray. Which basically means it may be a long time before we see any of them again, if ever. What has been released may be all that will be released. Time will tell.

Do you think it's in an effort to bring "respect" back to their animated film releases? I remember reading posts that a lot of people felt that before DTV sequels, Disney movies were an "event." After all the DTV sequels flooded the market, most people probably didn't notice the difference between the theatrical releases and the lesser quality material.

I would hope so. The best way to do that is to remove the sequels from public conscious.

As far as I'm concerned, there never was a "Return to Neverland", or a "Journey to a New World"...

[blackcauldron85]

Grateful that today's generation of children won't have to grow up with Belle's Magical World.

That made me laugh.

[milojthatch]

I'm getting the feeling from Disney that the DTV films are getting the shaft when it comes to Blu Ray. Which basically means it may be a long time before we see any of them again, if ever. What has been released may be all that will be released. Time will tell.

Do you think it's in an effort to bring "respect" back to their animated film releases? I remember reading posts that a lot of people felt that before DTV sequels, Disney movies were an "event." After all the DTV sequels flooded the market, most people probably didn't notice the difference between the theatrical releases and the lesser quality material.

That could be, Lassiter after all has never been a fan of them and now he is the top dog in Animation. Maybe it's something to do with him? I don't know and thus far I have not read anything to suggest either way. The only thing I have seen is that before, when we had the Platinum Edition DVD's, the DTV films would follow, where as now, with the Diamond Edition Blu Rays, their have been no DTV films released yet, with none on the horizon.

There seems to be a push on Blu Ray for current live action films, current and classic DAC films and Pixar. Past that, nothing really.

Grateful that today's generation of children won't have to grow up with Belle's Magical World.

That made me laugh.

Agreed.

[bruno_wbt]

What else is on the original DVD?

Today I checked this out:

DISC 1:
•Three versions of the film:
- Original theatrical release
- Special extended edition
- Work in progress edition (with existing intro by Don Hahn)

•Music and more
- Disney song along mode

•Audio commentary


DISC 2:
•Backstage Disney
- Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind Making Beauty And The Beast
- Broadway Beginnings - Up close and personal celebrity interviews with Nick Jonas, Donny Osmond, Toni Braxton and others who have starred in the Broadway production
- Composing a Classic: A Musical Conversation With Alan Menken, Don Hahn and Richard Kraft

•Deleted scenes:
- Alternate opening (boards)
- Belle in the library: never-before-seen moment where Belle meets three new characters in the library

•Music and more:
- All-new music video featuring Jordin Sparks singing "Beauty and the Beast"

•Classic DVD bonus features:
- "Chip's Musical Challenge Game"
- "Mrs. Potts' Personality Profile Game"
- "The Story Behind the Story"
- Music video for 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson
- "Early Presentation Reel"
- “Alternate Version: 'Be Our Guest'"
- "Alternate Score: 'The Transformation'"
- Deleted Song "Human Again"
- "Animation Tests, Roughs & Clean Ups"
- "Camera Move Test"
- A gallery of trailers and TV spots

[bruno_wbt]

Belle's Magical World features the episode 22: What's Inside Counts

That episode features Gaston as a guest star!!! It was so great to see more characters from the original movie!


I loved Belle's songs so much in those bonus episodes of Sing Me a Story with Belle, specially: “Keep on Trying” and "Heart of Gold".

[Matt]

What else is on the original DVD?

Today I checked this out:

DISC 1:
•Three versions of the film:
- Original theatrical release
- Special extended edition
- Work in progress edition (with existing intro by Don Hahn)

•Music and more
- Disney song along mode

•Audio commentary


DISC 2:
•Backstage Disney
- Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind Making Beauty And The Beast
- Broadway Beginnings - Up close and personal celebrity interviews with Nick Jonas, Donny Osmond, Toni Braxton and others who have starred in the Broadway production
- Composing a Classic: A Musical Conversation With Alan Menken, Don Hahn and Richard Kraft

•Deleted scenes:
- Alternate opening (boards)
- Belle in the library: never-before-seen moment where Belle meets three new characters in the library

•Music and more:
- All-new music video featuring Jordin Sparks singing "Beauty and the Beast"

•Classic DVD bonus features:
- "Chip's Musical Challenge Game"
- "Mrs. Potts' Personality Profile Game"
- "The Story Behind the Story"
- Music video for 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson
- "Early Presentation Reel"
- “Alternate Version: 'Be Our Guest'"
- "Alternate Score: 'The Transformation'"
- Deleted Song "Human Again"
- "Animation Tests, Roughs & Clean Ups"
- "Camera Move Test"
- A gallery of trailers and TV spots

Thank you so much! I am getting this next Tuesday.