Obviously the Disney suits gave more than two figs about the legacy from the first Beast film, as they reassembled the former cast and spent some cash on production and tune-smithing for this straight-to-video effort. The events unfold between the time in the first film where Belle bartered herself to the Beast and her later return to the village to save her father. So the Beast’s heart still hasn’t been melted yet, and he’s susceptible to the inky persuasions of Forte (Tim Curry), a malevolent pipe organ (and former music teacher to the prince). Belle is still trying to win over the Beast and decides that bringing Christmas to the castle will be the way to do it. Please control that gag reflex for this does work remarkably well, and though entirely unnecessary and certainly not a complement to the original, it doesn’t tarnish its good name. –Keith Simanton

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The newly recorded Celtic Thunder Christmas record features 14 all time Christmas favorites done Celtic Thunder style and includes “Winter Wonderland” “Let It Snow” ” Silent Night” “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and more. Celtic Thunder has been the number one music show on PBS for six consecutive pledge periods. This December in addition to It’s Entertainment PBS will air and pledge a brand new Celtic Thunder Show that will include songs from the new Christmas release. Look for the Celtic Thunder – It’s Entertainment Christmas version to air over 500 times during the 2010 holiday season.

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