BEAST: a live-action, feature film of "Beauty and the Beast"
A project in Venice, CA by Max Gold000days
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Last Updated: April 7 @ 16:45 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
A message from Fairy Tale News 
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
From our friends at Fairy Tale News: http://fairytalenewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/04/icelandic-beast-is-go.html?m=1 Thanks Gypsy! :) (Read More)
A message from Max
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 (Read More)
A message from Berta
April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 (Read More)
Oliver says Thank You!
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Max's cousin Oliver says thank you for your contribution to B-E-A-S-T! (Read More)
ArtFilmFile covers BEAST
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
"...set within the sometimes hostile and remote climate of Iceland, Beast mixes traditional Viking tales and folklore to create a narrative that is closer to Game of Thrones than Disney." Read the full article here. (Read More)
Fairy Tales News' in-depth article on BEAST
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
'Violence is a necessary part of a fairy tale; it always points to the death of potential consciousness that befalls those who don't pay attention... Without this as an antagonist, the stakes of Bell's journey would be inauthentic.' Read the full... (Read More)
Henry says Thank You
March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Aerial cinematographer Henry thanks you for your support of Beast! Henry's responsible for all of those stunning drone shots you saw in the trailer. Take a look at Henry's... (Read More)
MovieFinactic covers BEAST!
March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Read the full article here. (Read More)
FlickSided covers Beast!
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
FlickSided interviewed director Max Gold. They covered him in a Director Profile and then wrote an article about Beast! (Read More)
Berta & Ingi's first audition tapes *for your eyes only*
March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Berta Ingi These are the first audition tapes submitted by Berta (Bell) and Ingi (Beast). While these videos alone didn't lock down the roles, the actors showed enough promise that we called them back. We are releasing these videos exclusively as... (Read More)
547 never-before-seen photos from the first Beast location scout!
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
In gratitude for your support, we'd like to share this never before seen photo stream of the first location scout for BEAST in Iceland! These photos were shot by director Max Gold during his two week trip in June 2014. In addition to landscapes... (Read More)
Happy Birthday Ed!
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Today is Beast cinematographer Ed Wu's birthday. To celebrate Ed, check out his reel, now a Vimeo highlight. Go behind the scenes with Ed on set of Beast at www.beast-iceland.com Happy birthday Ed! (Read More)
SciFi Bloggers reviews the Beast trailer
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
"You can retell the same story over and over but changing things up while keeping the essence of the original takes real skill. The trailer looked promising and Beast could be an action-packed retelling of the classic tale." Read the rest of the... (Read More)
Keep On Geekin.com reviews the Beast trailer
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Read the review here. (Read More)
50%!
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all 156 of our backers, we have cleared the 50% mark with more than half of the campaign to go! The Beast Team is proud to have you on board and we are extremely grateful for your help. THANK YOU! Here's to the next 50%. (Read More)
Revolution SF reviews Beast trailer
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
"It's a desolate frozen tundra. The movie is filmed in Iceland, and all the characters in the trailer look like they really just need some hot chocolate." Read the full review here! (Read More)
Max Gold's interview with Legendarium
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Legendarium Media interviews Max Gold about Beast. (Read More)
Ingi "Beast" Hrafn delivers on the pull up challenge!
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Because of your help backing the project and sharing the Kickstarter link we blew past the 40% mark overnight! As promised, Ingi will now max out on pull ups. Think of a number and then press play. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this... (Read More)
Ingi "Beast" Hrafn's pull up challenge
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We're 32% funded! Ingi says that when we reach 40% he'll max out on pull ups to show us the inner Beast. Place your bets! How many do you think he can do? You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 (Read More)
Chapter 4: The Visual Team
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 This is the fourth of four "Chapters" which take you behind the scenes of BEAST and introduce you to the creatives involved. In this chapter, meet the costume designer Ella... (Read More)
25%
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We are right on track towards funding. The campaign is 1/4 of the way over and we are 25% funded. Thank you all for taking us to this point with your generous support! (Read More)
We are Staff Pick!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Staff Pick As a result of all of your continuous support in donations and spreading the word, combined with the support from the kind people at Kickstarter: our campaign has made "Staff Pick"! Thank you all for helping us get to this point, and we... (Read More)
THE MOUNTAIN and Berta say THANK YOU!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
A heartfelt thank you video for your support to all of our donors, from the leading lady Berta Andrea and the world's strongest man, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (THE MOUNTAIN.) You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00... (Read More)
Chapter 3: The Mountain (you're gonna want to see this one.)
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 This is the third of four "Chapters" which take you behind the scenes of BEAST and introduce you to the creatives involved. In this chapter, meet Hafþór Júlíus... (Read More)
Chapter 2: Beast
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 This is the second of four "Chapters" which take you behind the scenes of BEAST and introduce you to the creatives involved. In this chapter, listen to star Ingi Hrafn, fight... (Read More)
Max Gold interviewed by Killer Podcast
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Killer Podcast reviews the BEAST trailer and interviews director Max Gold. Download episode 5 and listen to Max discuss the making of the trailer! "Episode 5 - A Discussion with Beast writer/director Max Gold Released Mar 12, 2015 Matt and Adam... (Read More)
Chapter 1: "Princess" Bell
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Introducing the first of four "Chapters" which take you behind the scenes of BEAST and introduce you to the creatives involved. In this chapter, listen to star Berta Andrea,... (Read More)
THANK YOU!
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everyone, Thank you all so much for your generous support so far. Every donation breathes air into this film's lungs. We've started out strong, let's keep it goin! -Max (Read More)
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