Movie Quiz: Only True Disney Fans Get 10/10!

A few weeks ago, in conjunction with the release of Mufasa: The Lion King, we offered you a quiz on Walt Disney’s iconic 1994 cartoon. And last night, it was another summit of the company for big ears since the early 90s. which was broadcast on M6, Beauty and the Beast.

The opportunity was great to offer you a new quiz about another great classic from the Disney stable, and here are ten not-so-obvious questions about the cartoon adaptation of this world-famous fairy tale. Before you attempt the challenge, here are some shooting secrets.

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inspiration

Contrary to what one might believe, screenwriter Linda Woolverton was less inspired by Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast than George Cukor’s The Four Daughters of Doctor Marty, which proved that there was also a lot of Katharine Hepburn in Belle.

a tribute

Beauty and the Beast is dedicated to producer and lyricist Howard Ashman, who died before the film was completed. At the end of the credits we can read: “To our friend Howard Ashman, who voiced the mermaid and souled the beast. We will be forever grateful to you.“

Voicing

The voice of Robbie Benson, the monster’s interpreter, was mixed with the previously recorded growls of the wild animals. This is also the reason why the character changes his voice at the end of the film, after regaining his princely appearance.

Winzite Who is Winzite?

In the opening sequence of the film, on the stained glass windows of the castle, we can read the Latin words “Vincit qui se vincit” (literally “he who can conquer himself will conquer”). This motto echoes the challenge posed to the Beast, who himself must overcome his selfish nature in order to seduce Belle.