Tag: The Little Mermaid
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Diving Off the Screen: Masterful ‘Little Mermaid’ Product Art
35 years ago on Sunday, an effervescent young mermaid with a bubbly personality made her debut on the animated feature scene, forever altering the course of Disney animation. The Little Mermaid (1989) marked a return to Disney’s storytelling roots as the first full-length production to draw inspiration from a classic fairy tale in three decades. “This story is…
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The Little Mermaid | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 17, 1989
On this day in 1989, ‘The Little Mermaid’ was released in theaters.
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CAPS | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 26, 1989
On this day in 1989, CAPS (the Computer Animation Production System) was used for the first time in a feature film on the second-to-last shot of ‘The Little Mermaid.’
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‘The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure’ Gets New Opening Timeline
Disney has released an update on the opening timeline for ‘The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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Hans Christian Andersen | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 4, 1875
On this day in 1875, fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen sadly passed away. His literary works have lived on and become famous around the world, with several being adapted by Disney. ‘The Little Mermaid’ kicked off the Disney Renaissance. The global sensations ‘Frozen’ and ‘Frozen II’ were based on ‘The Snow Queen.’ ‘The Ugly…
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New Details and Imagery Revealed for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This fall, a new iteration of The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This brand new show reimagines the Disney animated classic The Little Mermaid with all-new physical sets, cast of puppets, live performers, and stunning visuals. “We thought about what Ariel’s room may look like and came…
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New Trailer for “Disney Jr.’s Ariel” Released
The official trailer for “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” an animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the beloved story of “The Little Mermaid,” has been released. The series premieres Thursday, June 27 on Disney Junior and next day, Friday, June 28 on Disney+. Additionally, the new short-form series “Disney Jr.’s Ariel: Mermaid Tales” is now available on Disney+! Each two-minute short highlights a…
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Join D23 & Street Food Cinema For Four Fan-Favorite Anniversary Screenings
2024 is in full swing, with so much in store for Disney fans! From brand-new stories coming soon to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there’s a ton to look forward to as D23’s 15th anniversary year continues. The best part? The magic of these celebrations is only the beginning! Being the ultimate Disney Fan…
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New Show Inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’ Headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024. This will be a fully reimagined theatrical production called The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. This new musical will be arriving in a refreshed Animation Courtyard theater in the fall of 2024. The new…
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“The Little Mermaid” Breaks Records on Disney+ as One of the Most Viewed Disney Movie Premieres Ever
After enchanting audiences around the world, The Little Mermaid made a big splash on Disney+ this weekend. The live-action reimagining of the studio’s Academy Award®-winning animated musical starring Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy is the most viewed Disney movie premiere on Disney+ since Hocus Pocus 2, garnering 16 million views in its first five days streaming. Its success on…
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Sunday Spotlight: Voyage of The Little Mermaid
Voyage of The Little Mermaid was a show that could be seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This show opened in 1992 and continued until 2020 in the Animation Courtyard. It closed when Walt Disney World Resort closed down and then never reopened when the parks did after the pandemic. The show was a shorter version…
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Check Out What is Coming to Disney+ in September 2023
Since launching in November of 2019, Disney+ has consistently added more titles each month. This gives viewers the chance to watch new programs and classic favorites as well. This upcoming month is no exception. The coming month will see new titles like the live-action The Little Mermaid arriving on the streaming services along with more…
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The Little Mermaid – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
In The Little Mermaid Ariel discovers the world that she wants to be a part of. The youngest daughter of King Triton, she falls in love with Prince Eric when she visits the surface and then ends up saving him. However, her father forbids any contact with the surface so Ariel turns for help from…
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Disney’s Live-Action “The Little Mermaid” Swims to Disney+ on September 6
Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid is currently available for digital download and soon it will also be available on Disney+. Today Disney announced that the live-action musical retelling of the animated classic will be arriving on Disney+ on September 6, 2023. The Little Mermaid initially opened in theaters in May and garnered $542 at the…
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“The Little Mermaid” Soundtrack Available on Vinyl
The Little Mermaid has been in theaters, visitin guests in theme parks, and now the soundtrack for the live-action version of this Disney film is also available on vinyl. The record has 15 tracks from the movie with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman, and new lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out all…
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The Little Mermaid Swimming Into Homes in July with Digital Download
The Little Mermaid has been swimming her into people’s hearts in theaters and will soon be swimming her way into people’s homes. Disney has announced that this new version of The Little Mermaid will soon be available for those who want to watch it from the comfort of their home. With this home entertainment release…
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‘The Little Mermaid’ Swims to the Top in The Philippines While Facing Troubled Waters Elsewhere
The Little Mermaid has made a strong showing in The Philippines after facing racist backlash and other hindrances at the box office in Asia. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the film, starring Halle Bailey, has been swimming to the top and been the biggest blockbuster this year in The Philippines. It’s $5.8 million in earnings…
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“The Little Mermaid” Continues to Swim at the Box Office
The Little Mermaid is nearing the end of its theatrical run (or swim). However, Disney’s newest live-action remake of an animated classic continues to pass milestones at the box office. Over the weekend it surpassed some new milestones. For many who watched the films original opening numbers, some of these numbers were somewhat surprising. On…
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“Animazement – The Musical” – 25 Years Later
25 years ago today Animazement – The Musical debuted in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. This magical musical began with a new theme song written for the show itself called It Starts with a Sketch and then went on a musical adventure through several different Disney stories. This included The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast,…
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Loungefly Disney The Little Mermaid 4-Piece Pin Set Now Available for Pre-Order
A new pin set based on the original The Little Mermaid is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Created by Loungefly, this pin set includes Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and Ursula. Loungefly Disney The Little Mermaid 4-Piece Pin Set (Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, Ursula), Amazon Exclusive can be pre-ordered here. Details about the pin set can be…
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“Disney Junior’s Ariel” Announced for Disney Platforms in 2024
Disney has announced a new animated series that will be released in 2024 and based on its live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Disney Junior’s Ariel will follow the adventures of Ariel and her undersea friends and family including King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian, and Flounder. There will also be some new friends found in the…
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“The Little Mermaid” Soundtrack Swims Past Animated Original on Billboard Charts
The soundtrack for this year’s live-action The Little Mermaid is doing swimmingly on the Billboard Charts. In fact, it just swam past the 1989 animated classic version of the soundtrack with Jodi Benson providing the voice for the title character. In 2023, Halle Bailey has taken up the role and audiences are falling in love…
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The Final Splash – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #662
Welcome to a very special episode of GEEKS CORNER! On this week’s show, the Geeks are joined by Angela and Doug who are live from Disneyland on the final night that Splash Mountain is taking guests to their laughing place. Throughout the show, views of Splash Mountain are shown live from the park as a part of…
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Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Swims to the Top at the Box Office
Disney’s live-action The Littler Mermaid released this weekend and immediately swam to the top (read Daps Magic’s review here). It is on track to bring in $118 million at the box office over the four-day holiday weekend. It is expected that $98 million will come in over the weekend. This makes this opening the fifth…