HE.R. (Belle) and Josh Groban (Beast) perform 'Beauty and the Beast.' Watch 'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration' THURS DEC 15 8/7c on ABC and Stream N Mauricein the 2017 live-action film. Maurice appears in the 2017 live-action remake of the film, played by Kevin Kline.In this version, Maurice is a stern (but kind) and protective father as a result of the loss of Belle's mother to the Black plague. He does not create odd inventions, rather he spends his time creating an array of music boxes as well as artistic paintings. Butthis 2017 edition of Beauty and the Beast feels particularly egregious, a CGI/motion-capture creation that obscures the usually charming Stevens (so arresting in 2014's The Guest), Ma. Disney News Contributor. It's time to see which live-action Beauty and the Beast character you are, because the movie we've all been waiting for is finally out in theaters and it's amazing! Answer a few questions and let us know who you get. Be our guest and take this test. Take Quiz. Be our guest and take this test. Vay Nhanh Fast Money.

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