Winning over devoted fans of a Disney hall-of-fame film like 1989’s The Little Mermaid was anything but “bubbles,” and translating the animated characters to real-life actors was nearly impossible. While the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid seems to be moving along swimmingly with over $300 million at the box office, the magic onscreen could have been more seamless to create. ...

With $120 million at the box office for the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, praise from critics, and hints at the Oscars, it would seem the film’s star is on top of the world. But anyone who witnessed the reimagined Ariel, Halle Bailey, persevere through racist attacks, unnecessary criticism, and media backlash would know her journey has gone anything but ...

One “little” casting decision sent shockwaves through Disney fandom, even bursting the Disney bubble. Disney fans and beyond have witnessed the peaks and valleys of a tenacious Little Mermaid’s journey for almost a year, but do we know how she landed the iconic role? In the 25 years since Brandy was cast in the acclaimed Cinderella, a Disney princess hasn’t been crowned with ...

After months of heated discourse about a reimagined classic, The Little Mermaid, we’re finally two days away from the film’s world premiere on May 26. While the film’s star, Halle Bailey, has reeled in some rave reviews from critics and dazzled on blue carpets for exclusive premieres, some critics have slammed the soundtrack released on May 19. Despite breathtaking performances ...

From a star-studded LA event to a groundbreaking American Idol performance, The Little Mermaid’s live-action remake has made waves in the media throughout the last week. Halle Bailey (Ariel) earned high praise from critics like Critic Zoë Rose Bryant following the LA premiere, stating: “#TheLittleMermaid is a live-action remake that retains the heart and soul of the story we know and ...

It appears that new songs have been confirmed for Disney’s upcoming remake of The Little Mermaid by lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda. In a conversation with The Warp, Miranda was asked how many new songs he planned on putting in the movie, and he explained: I don’t know. Well, I know how many we wrote. I don’t know if they’ll all make it in, but ...