Films released on DVD offer a wealth of resources that can be
harnessed for the classroom. The Diamond Edition of Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast is a fine example of this. The blue ray
edition offers teachers a plethora of resources including: -
Special Extended and Original Theatrical Editions: Two versions
of Beauty and the Beast are available from the outset. A
92-minute “Special Extended Edition” and the film’s 85-minute
theatrical cut. - Storyreel Picture-in-Picture Experience:
Students can view the theatrical cut alongside the filmmakers’
original storyreel, an incredibly early version of the film that
features rough animation, hand-drawn storyboards and other
preproduction artwork. - Audio Commentary: Producer Don Hahn and
co-directors Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale discuss the Special
Extended Edition of Beauty and the Beast and waste little time
doing so. The trio dissect the story and characters, the
animation techniques utilized throughout the film, its place in
Disney history, the dialogue and songs,