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Vincent Cassel can be a French fave.Vincent Cassel and Jum Seydoux are attached to star in "Beauty as well as the Animal," one of the finest new European movies being introduced at Berlin's market this year.Christophe Gans ("Quiet Hill," "Brotherhood in the Wolf") has written the script and may direct. Allotted at 33 million ($43.2 million), french-language "Beauty" is produced by Paris-based Eskwad and Gallic studio Pathe.Pathe takes French and U.K. distribution rights and may sell worldwide. Fox handles Pathe's theatrical, entertainment and tv distribution inside the U.K.Gans' script is founded on one of the earliest launched variants in the traditional mythic.Pathe is using Berlin to educate yourself regarding European co-production options, mentioned Muriel Sauzay, Pathe professional V . p . of worldwide sales. Co-production plans may affect where "Beauty" shoots, she added.Principal photography is positioned to begin March. 8. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com