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‘The Little Mermaid’ Swims In as One of Disney+’s Most-Watched Premieres
After making a splash at the box office in May, The Little Mermaid swam home to Disney+ early this month. The live-action remake of the 1989 animated classic has been on the streamer for just under a week. Now, in just five days, Little Mermaid has become Disney+’s biggest premiere since Hocus Pocus 2 last […]
Continue readingD23’s Disney Studios Showcase Didn’t Have Much To, Er, Showcase
If there’s one thing to be said for the Disney Studios Showcase at D23 this year, it’s that it gave those of us on the weekend news shift a nice quiet start to Sunday. First, to give some perspective, here’s a quick recap of the headlines from last year’s D23 showcase. The 2022 presentation included the […]
Continue reading‘It’s exactly as they’d have done it in the 1910s’: how Barbenheimer is leading the anti-cgi backlash
Old-school practical effects date back to the silent era and are created with artistry and care. Is the novelty of CGI green-screen action wearing off in favour of craft models?For the past 12 months, Hollywood has been facing a serious case of CGI fatigue, with critics tearing into would-be blockbusters for their over-reliance on it. […]
Continue readingWhy The Little Mermaid Remake Left Out Chef Louis And ‘Les Poissons’
This article contains spoilers for “The Little Mermaid.”There are quite a few changes in “The Little Mermaid” live-action version, from the ending to Prince Eric’s backstory, and King Triton’s characterization. Director Rob Marshall reminded viewers in his interview with SFX that his film “really is a reimagining of ‘Little Mermaid‘ more than a remake. There are things in animated musicals that […]
Continue readingJim Henson Made a ‘Little Mermaid’ Show and, Yep, It Was Weird
Fans of 2023’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, starring the inimitable Halle Bailey, might be surprised to learn that it’s actually not the first time Disney has adapted the 1989 animated classic. It is, however, the first successful adaptation — their first attempt was much, much stranger. In fact, it’s kind of fitting that […]
Continue readingSomeone Tell The Oscar Night Writers That Animation Is Not Just For Children
During the 94th Academy Awards, three of the stars of Disney’s live-action adaptations of their animated classics, Lily James (“Cinderella“), Naomi Scott (“Aladdin“), and Halle Bailey (“Little Mermaid“), took the stage to present the award for Best Animated Feature. Before announcing the nominees, the three discussed the artform, relegating animated features to being something only […]
Continue readingDisney’s Live Action ‘Little Mermaid’ Set to Shoot in Sardinia
Disney’s live action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid,” starring R&b singer Halle Bailey as Ariel, is set to shoot on the Italian island of Sardinia, known for its crystal clear emerald waters.Production crew of the hotly anticipated Disney pic, directed by Rob Marshall, is expected to start disembarking in Sardinia in coming weeks. The shoot […]
Continue reading‘The Batman’ Is The Latest Blockbuster To Shut Down Production Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Turns out not even Bruce Wayne can escape the coronavirus. After Disney shut down production on a number of big movies, Warner Bros. has decided to shut down production on Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” for two weeks starting today. This is the latest in a series of blockbusters that are pausing production in light of […]
Continue readingDisney Developing Another Live-Action ‘Inspector Gadget’ Movie
Disney has set in motion a new Inspector Gadget live-action film, which is being produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, the producers of the live-action Aladdin released earlier this year. Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell have been tapped to adapt the script based on the famous dense cyborg police inspector, who was first introduced […]
Continue readingHarry Styles Is the Perfect Prince Eric; Why He’d Rock ‘Little Mermaid’ Role
Could Harry Styles be the perfect Prince Eric? One day after the announcement that the One Direction star is “in early negotiations to play the iconic ‘Little Mermaid’ role,” the internet exploded with speculation as to how he would portray the object of Ariel’s affections.“I can see lots of reasons why Harry is perfect,” says […]
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