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First look at Emma Watson singing as Belle in upcoming “Beauty and the Beast”

The first snippet of Emma Watson singing in the upcoming Beauty and the Beast film has been shared on the film’s official Twitter account. Here’s your exclusive first listen of @EmmaWatson singing ‘Something There’ from Beauty and the Beast. #BeOurGuest pic.twitter.com/AWpcrDmELY — Beauty and the Beast (@beourguest) December 31, 2016 The live-action version of the … First look at Emma Watson singing as Belle in upcoming “Beauty and the Beast”

Report: Disney set to receive $50 million in life insurance due to Carrie Fisher’s death

According to the Insurance Insider blog, Disney is in line to receive nearly $50 million from a “contract protection” policy it took out in the event Carrie Fisher would be unable to complete her three-film-commitment in the new Star Wars trilogy. Fisher’s character, Leia Organa, will allegedly have a larger role in December’s Episode VIII. … Report: Disney set to receive $50 million in life insurance due to Carrie Fisher’s death

Disney animator Tyrus Wong passes away

Tyrus Wong, a Disney Legend whose artistic style heavily influenced the classic Disney animated feature “Bambi,” has passed away at age 106. As a child, Wong immigrated to America with his father, leaving behind his mother and sister.  Wong’s talent and interest in art emerged at an early age and his father encouraged it by … Disney animator Tyrus Wong passes away