Disney's animated classic Beauty and the Beast first premiered in U.S. theaters nationwide on September 22, 1991. It was one of the last films Disney Legend and lyricist Howard Ashman worked on before he died. The film even has a dedication to Ashman embedded into the end credits: "To our friend Howard who gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul." Beauty and the Beast was also the first animated film nominated for Best Picture during the 64th annual Academy Awards. A category that has existed separately for all animated features since 2001.
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