Its credits contain a dedication to Howard Ashman,
Its credits contain a dedication to Howard Ashman, a composer and executive producer for this film who died of AIDS during production. It was the studio's second movie produced via the CAPS method, after The Rescuers Down Under. Paige O'Hara and Robby Benson played the title roles, but such big names as Angela Lansbury, playing Mrs. Potts, and Jerry Orbach, as Lumiere, stole the show in this film, where the villain uses antlers in all of his decorating and is especially good at expectorating. It continued the renaissance that began two years before with The Little Mermaid, and it was followed the next year by Aladdin. FTP, name this Disney animated feature, including the songs "Gaston" and "Be Our Guest," which tells of how Belle's love transforms the prince back to his human form.
Its credits contain a dedication to Howard Ashman, a composer and executive producer for this film who died of AIDS during production.
Beauty and the Beast