Emma Watson will star Disney’s live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast” as the lead character Belle. Disney made the announcement Monday, saying that production will begin later this year. No release date has been set. The film will be directed by Bill CondonĂ‚Â (“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn”), who was announced as director in June.... Read more »
SOURCE: Variety at 11:54AM on January 26, 2015