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This past weekend was a perfect sunny day to celebrate the in-home release of the live action movie Beauty and the Beast (available Tuesday 6/6) at Rockefeller Rooftop Garden.

Note: I was invited as media to the event. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

Written by Christina Chin, who's hip, fashionable and located in New York City.



Celebrity chef Cat Cora hosted a gorgeous outdoor garden party that included a special brunch menu and exclusive screening of the movie for guests.


The Iron Chef treated guests to several delicious dishes in a 3 course meal, showing you can eat healthy and still have food taste amazing.


Everyone started off with a refreshing watermelon salad with feta, followed by the main course of either a pan seared chicken or beef tenderloin and side of seasonal vegetables and lastly a dessert consisting of a light greek yogurt parfait.


I enjoyed pomegranate spritzers and hibiscus iced teas to toast the scrumptious food experience before getting ready to watch one of my favorite Disney fairy tales again!


During the movie screening, all guests were treated to an assortment of healthy snacks, including vegetable chips, dried fruit and granola balls.

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” live-action

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic, brings the story and characters to spectacular life and broke box-office records. Now the stunning, cinematic event arrives home on June 6 on Digital HD, Blu-ray, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand.

Fans of “Beauty and the Beast” can enjoy the home release in three ways – the original theatrical cut, the premiere cut with overture, and a musical experience with a sing-along version.

Get up close and personal with the filmmakers and cast to see how this beloved animated film was transformed into a new live-action classic, from the first enchanted table read to a fascinating look at how the film was brought to life utilizing lavish sets, elaborately designed costumes and props, and state-of the-art technology.


BLU-RAY SYNOPSIS

“Beauty and the Beast” features an extraordinary ensemble cast, including Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as The Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston, Kevin Kline as Maurice, Josh Gad as LeFou, Ewan McGregor as Lumière, Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, Hattie Morahan as the enchantress and Nathan Mack as Chip with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts.

Directed by Bill Condon and based on the 1991 animated film “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos.

Alan Menken provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice.

The film is produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers.

For more info, visit - www.movies.disney.com/beauty-and-the-beast-2017