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Emma Watson Says Belle's Love of Books Has a Deep Meaning

Emma Watson Says Belle's Love of Books Has a Deep Meaning

Emma Watson wants her character Belle in her upcoming film Beauty and the Beast to put a spotlight on some important issues.

The 26-year-old actress stepped out at a screening of the film on Monday night (March 13) in New York City.

She was joined by Dan Stevens, Josh Gad, Josh Groban, Audra McDonald, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor.

Emma recently opened up about how her character Belle’s love of books holds an important hidden meaning.

“[Books are] so powerful and they have the ability to change your life and your outlook, and this story really speaks to that, the sacred nature of books and their ability to transport you and empower you,” she told Mashable.

Emma added, “We still live in a world where there are probably over 80 million girls who won’t get to go to school just because of their gender.”

FYI: Emma is wearing Christopher Kane.

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'Beauty & The Beast' Debuts Huge New Poster!

'Beauty & The Beast' Debuts Huge New Poster!

Beauty & The Beast unveiled an amazing new poster and you won’t believe the details!

The huge new poster highlights Emma Watson‘s Belle and the Beast in the center, surrounded by other characters from the highly anticipated flick.

The left side of the poster features characters from Belle’s village including her father Maurice, played by Kevin Kline, her suitor Gaston, played by Luke Evans, and Gaston’s sidekick Le Fou, played by Josh Gad.

The right side shows a scene from a ball featuring the the human versions of Lumi�re, played by Ewan McGregor, Plumette, played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Cogsworth, played by Ian McKellen, Cadenza, played by Stanley Tucci, Garderobe, played by Audra McDonald, and Mrs. Potts, played by Emma Thompson.

Beauty and the Beast hits theaters on March 17.

Check out the full poster below…

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