While we eagerly await the release of Disneyโs feature film, Beauty and the Beast, even more exciting news about the film has been revealed.
Celine Dion is set to return to sing a new song for the soundtrack titled โHow Does A Moment Last Foreverโ.
Dion shared the exciting news on her Instagram account saying โBeing a part of the original Beauty and the Beast was such a magical experience in my life. And Iโm truly honoured to be a part of this film again.โ
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โCeline was the unanimous choice of the filmmakers and studio to perform this song,โ Mitchell Leib, President of Music for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Production, added.
โAnd everyone involved with this film is thrilled she agreed to be part of this new live-action adaptation.โ
Written by Academy award winning composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice, the song is described as โan emotional ballad about holding onto lifeโs precious momentsโ
Dion sang the original title track โBeauty and The Beastโ, in the 1991 animated feature film. The song won Best Original Song at the Golden Globes and at the Academy Awards. It also won two Grammyโs, one for Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Pop Performance by Duo or Group with Vocals, for Dion and Peabo Bryson.
The soundtrack will also include vocals from Ariana Grande and John Legend who will perform an updated version of the โBeauty and the Beastโ title track.
The film is due for release on March 17 2017 with the soundtrack available from March 10.
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