Beauty and the Beast remake: first look at full cast

Disney has released new images of the star-studded cast in its live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast.

The animated posters reveal the human forms of the household objects in the Beast's palace, including Sir Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Emma Thompson as Mrs Potts and Ewan McGregor as Lumiere.

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Emma Thompson as Mrs Potts (Disney)

They also show what Downton Abbey star Dan Stephens will look like as the human version of the Beast - the Prince.

Beauty and the Beast also stars Emma Watson as Belle, Josh Gad as LeFou and Luke Evans as Gaston.

The film, which opens in New Zealand on March 30, features songs from Disney's 1991 animated feature as well as three new ones from original composer Alan Menken.

Ariana Grande and John Legend will perform the title song as part of the film soundtrack.

Watch video of the characters.