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Disney Reimagines Beauty and the Beast in New Series

10/18/2025

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Disney will launch Disney As Old As Time: A Twisted Tale on October 17, offering a new take on Beauty and the Beast.
Beatrice Bassoli and Francesca Siviero wrote the series, following Belle as she uncovers her family's past after her father is imprisoned by the Beast.
The work highlights sacrifice and familial responsibility within Disney's broader effort to reimagine classical tales, while the original 18th-century tale remains culturally significant.

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Disney will launch Disney As Old As Time: A Twisted Tale on October 17, offering a new take on Beauty and the Beast.
Beatrice Bassoli and Francesca Siviero wrote the series, following Belle as she uncovers her family's past after her father is imprisoned by the Beast.
The work highlights sacrifice and familial responsibility within Disney's broader effort to reimagine classical tales, while the original 18th-century tale remains culturally significant.