Disney has announced the highly anticpated DVD release for Beauty and The Beast Platinum Edition. The 2 DVD Special Edition is set for release on October 8 and will feature three versions of the film: the Special Edition with the all-new musical sequence "Human Again," the Original Theatrical Edition, and the Work-In-Progress Edition, as shown at the 1991 New York Film Festival. Beauty and The Beast Platinum Edition is packed with a dizzying array of special features including: Audio Commentary From The Filmmakers, Karaoke/Sing-Along Track, Bringing The Story To The Screen, Early Presentation Reel, Alternate Version: "Be Our Guest", Alternate Score: The Transformation, Original Demo Recordings With Introduction By Alan Menken and much much more! Pre-Order Beauty and The Beast Platinum Edition Now and click 'more' for the complete disc by disc breakdown of all the features:
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DISC ONE:

THE VIEWER IS TRANSPORTED INTO THE STORY, AND BELLE'S PROVINCIAL FRENCH VILLAGE COMES ALIVE

-- All-Digital Presentation Utilizing An All-New High Definition Transfer for the DVD
-- Widescreen 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio, Enhanced for 16x9 Screens
-- Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Newly Created For The 2002 Large Format Release
-- THX Certified
-- French Language Track
-- Three Enchanted Versions of the Film Special Edition
-- Includes the all-new musical sequence "Human Again" Original Theatrical Edition
-- The animated film masterpiece audiences around the world know and love Work In Progress Edition
-- As shown at the 1991 New York Film Festival
-- Audio Commentary From The Filmmakers
-- Karaoke/Sing-Along Track
-- Watch the film and sing along to all your favorite BEAUTY AND THE BEAST songs as the words pop up on the screen
-- Maurice's Invention Workshop Game
-- Help Chip in Maurice's Workshop and begin a journey that continues on Disc 2 in which the viewer can break the spell and make all the enchanted characters human again

DISC TWO:

ENTER THE ENCHANTED CASTLE AND EXPLORE ITS MANY SECRETS WITH VISITS TO FOUR DISTINCT CHARACTER WORLDS MRS. POTTS - FUN FOR ALL AGES

-- The Story Behind The Story
-- The viewer is transported into Belle's library as celebrity hosts Celine Dion, James Earl Jones, David Ogden Stiers, Ming Na, Angela Lansbury, Robby Benson, Page O'Hara and Jodi Benson share the stories behind several of Disney's most beloved characters
-- A Tale As Old As Time
-- "Making of" featurette.
-- Character Profile Game
-- Which character from the film do you most resemble? Mrs. Potts will tell you
-- "Beauty And The Beast" Broadway Musical Featurette

CHIP'S - PERFECT FOR THE YOUNGER ADVENTURER

-- Disney's Animation Magic
-- Go backstage with the young stars of the Disney Channel's hit show, "Even Stevens"
-- Chip's Musical Challenge Game
-- Test your memory and musical ability with this all-new game. Plays in 5.1 Surround Sound.
-- "Beauty And The Beast" Music Video By Jump 5
-- All-new musical recording of the song "Beauty and the Beast" by pop sensation Jump 5

WEST WING - THE FORBIDDEN WORLD

-- "Break The Spell" Adventure Game
-- The game acts as a mini-movie adventure in which the viewer must navigate through several levels of action and magic. Reach the magic rose in time to break the enchanted spell and save Beast and all the characters before it is too late and the last petal falls

COGSWORTH AND LUMIERE - FOR THE ULTIMATE COLLECTOR & FILM FAN

-- Bringing The Story To The Screen
-- Early Presentation Reel
-- Alternate Version: "Be Our Guest"
-- Alternate Score: The Transformation
-- Original Demo Recordings With Introduction By Alan Menken
-- Designing Beauty And The Beast
-- Art & Design Gallery
-- The Characters
-- Character Galleries
-- Animating Beauty And The Beast
-- Pencil Version: The Transformation
-- Animation Tests
-- Setting The Stage
-- Layouts & Background Gallery
-- Tricks Of The Trade
-- Camera Move Test
-- Release & Reaction
-- Poster & Ad Design
-- Trailers & TV Spots
-- Large Screen Format Trailer
-- And More