"Belle has always been my favorite princess, and once I had my own daughters, she became even more important for me to profess my love for because of her strong values. While my daughter was in love with Ariel (we're talking about red-wig wearing and multiple Halloweens dressed up as a mermaid), I was doing my best to educate her on the importance the brave princess that loved books, rescued her father, and didn't judge who she fell in love with based on his looks. Top that with talking silverware and clocks, and what movie could be more fun?! Once Emma Watson had signed on to play Belle, I could convince that same Ariel-loving daughter that I was right all along. Thanks to her love for Hermione [Granger], I might actually be told I'm right when she sees the movie in March!" — Lisa Sugar, president of POPSUGAR
