The next Disney animated classic in line for the live-action treatment, Beauty and the Beast, is all the more anticipated for it.
The Jungle Book was both a critical and commercial success with its awe-inspiring effects and star-studded cast this past spring.
Although there is a definite glut of live-action Disney remakes at the moment, the early signs for Beauty and the Beast are positive.
Then in the summer, Pete’s Dragon also earned accolades aplenty and ultimately became a financial success (despite overall making far less than The Jungle Book), thanks to its relatively lean cost.