Beauty and the Beast Comparison

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Diamond Bluray Signature Bluray Platinum DVD Work In Progress LaserDisc 1993 CAV LaserDisc 1993
Extended and Original Theatrical Editions
Work in Progress is only picture-in-picture on Blu-ray. The Work in Progress Edition. There are differences.

Audio Commentary (Extended Edition Only)

Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale, Don Hahn, and Alan Menken
Sing-along version of the extended cut Sing-along version of the theatrical cut Sing-Along track

Beyond Beauty (HD, 157 minutes)

Behind the scenes documentary with its own bonus features (press the button when icons appear)

Deleted Scenes (HD, 28 minutes)

Alternate opening, Belle's exploration of the library.
Alternate version of "Be Our Guest;" Alternate version of "Be Our Guest;"
an early storyboarded version of "Human Again" an early storyboarded version of "Human Again"
"Animation Tests, Roughs & Clean-Ups" "Animation Tests, Roughs & Clean-Ups" Pencil test transformation scene
A "Camera Move Test" of the ballroom dance sequence A "Camera Move Test" of the ballroom dance sequence
Music Video with Celine Dion Music Video with Celine Dion
Original theatrical trailer,tv spots and trailer for the IMAX special edition. Original theatrical trailer,tv spots and trailer for the IMAX special edition. Original Theatrical Trailer and Theatrical Reviews Trailer

Composing a Classic (HD, 20 minutes)

Alan Menken, Richard Kraft, and Don Hahn talk about the films's music.

Broadway Beginnings (HD, 13 minutes)

Short featurette about the Broadway adaptation of the film.
Music Video with Jordin Sparks (HD, 3 minutes)
Extensive design and publicity galleries.

Disney's Animation Magic (15 minutes)

With Shia LeBouf and Christy Romano (stars of the Disney Channel comedy "Even Stevens"), short featurette about Disney animation, with sound bytes from various animators and directors plus behind-the-scenes footage.
Chip's Muscial Challenge Game
Music video with Jump 5

Making of Beauty and the Beast (25 minutes)

Most material is found elsewhere in the extras as well.
25 minute making of documentary, "The Making of Beauty and the Beast". To be cross-checked.

The Story Behind the Story

Short summaries of various Disney movies

The Story Behind the Story

Short summaries of various Disney movies
Maurice's Workshop Trivia Game
Bonjour - Who Is This? phone game
Enchanted Musical Challenge

Always Belle (1080p, 11:32)

Featurette with Paige O'Hara.

Menken & Friends: 25 Years of Musical Inspiration (1080p, 19:06)

With Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Lin- Manuel Miranda, Stephen Schwartz, and Alan Menken.

#1074: Walt, Fairy Tales & Beauty and the Beast (1080p, 9:36)

Walt's own early attempts to adapt the story.

The Recording Sessions (1080p, 3:48)

Featurette about the recording process.

25 Fun Facts About Beauty and the Beast (1080p, 5:24)

Trivia featurette with Stuck in the Middle's Kayla Maisonet and Best Friends Whenever's Gus Kamp.
Live action sneak peek.

Purist Remarks

Changes in backgrounds to accomodate for additional song of extended edition are present in theatrical versions on DVD and BD. There may have been changes on BD to help with the 3D transfer.

This video on YouTube compares several different releases.

Notes

Two apparent digital exclusive bonus features:

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