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North American audiences, especially in Canada and the United States, have watched a wave of live action adaptations follow the success of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland and the box office strength of Oz the Great and Powerful. Disney has quietly moved ahead with a live action take on one of its most beloved animated titles, Beauty and the Beast. The project is in the very early stages, with a working title The Beast, and no production date or release window has been announced. The intent behind the retelling is to offer a darker, more grounded version that revisits the tale of a handsome prince who becomes a fearsome beast under a magical spell. The aim is to give longtime fans a fresh emotional experience while inviting a new generation to explore themes of change, forgiveness, and courage, all within a world that still resonates across North America.