Virtual newcomer, Jonah Hauer-King has won the coveted role of Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’.
Hauer-King steps into the role that was initially meant for Harry Styles before he decided to pass on the move.
R&b singer Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel, whilst Javier Bardem is also on board to play the role of King Triton, the father of Ariel. Melissa McCarthy will play the role of Ariel’s evil aunt Ursula. Daveed Diggs is also on board to play Sebastian.
Mary Poppins Returns’ helmer Rob Marshall is in the director’s chair for the live-action reimagining. Disney and the production team behind it are looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.
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Hauer-King steps into the role that was initially meant for Harry Styles before he decided to pass on the move.
R&b singer Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel, whilst Javier Bardem is also on board to play the role of King Triton, the father of Ariel. Melissa McCarthy will play the role of Ariel’s evil aunt Ursula. Daveed Diggs is also on board to play Sebastian.
Mary Poppins Returns’ helmer Rob Marshall is in the director’s chair for the live-action reimagining. Disney and the production team behind it are looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.
Also in news – Bill Murray confirmed to return for Jason Reitman’s ‘Ghostbusters’
The film will use some of...
- 11/13/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Joseph Baxter Nov 18, 2019
Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, starring singer Halle Bailey as Ariel, will be directed by Rob Marshall.
The Little Mermaid is coming back to theaters, this time in live-action form, as part of Disney’s deluge of live-action movie remakes of its iconic animated classics. Of course, the move is hardly the biggest surprise in the world, with the year 2019 alone yielding "A-list" releases of Dumbo, The Lion King, and Aladdin, and with Mulan set arrive in March 2020, and 101 Dalmatians prequel Cruella arriving in May 2021, giving its prolific corporate tentpole neighbors at Marvel a run for their money.
Halle Bailey will embrace life under the sea, and later on the surface, to star as Ariel. This is a major break for the singer/actress, who is part of the cast of Freeform’s Grown-ish and is one-half of the R&b act, Chloe X Halle.
Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, starring singer Halle Bailey as Ariel, will be directed by Rob Marshall.
The Little Mermaid is coming back to theaters, this time in live-action form, as part of Disney’s deluge of live-action movie remakes of its iconic animated classics. Of course, the move is hardly the biggest surprise in the world, with the year 2019 alone yielding "A-list" releases of Dumbo, The Lion King, and Aladdin, and with Mulan set arrive in March 2020, and 101 Dalmatians prequel Cruella arriving in May 2021, giving its prolific corporate tentpole neighbors at Marvel a run for their money.
Halle Bailey will embrace life under the sea, and later on the surface, to star as Ariel. This is a major break for the singer/actress, who is part of the cast of Freeform’s Grown-ish and is one-half of the R&b act, Chloe X Halle.
- 10/9/2019
- Den of Geek
Once a ‘Bond’ Villain, Spanish actor, Javier Bardem is the latest in a line of high-profile names to be linked to Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’. The actor has entered into negotiations to join the cast as King Triton, the father of Ariel.
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ helmer Rob Marshall is in the director’s chair for the live-action re-imagining. Disney and the production team behind it are looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.
Melissa McCarthy is currently in talks to play Ursula while Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina have already joined the cast in undisclosed roles. R&b singer Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel. Ex-One Directioner, Harry Styles is also in talks to play Prince Eric.
The film will use some of the original songs from the 1989 animated hit as well as new ones from Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ helmer Rob Marshall is in the director’s chair for the live-action re-imagining. Disney and the production team behind it are looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.
Melissa McCarthy is currently in talks to play Ursula while Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina have already joined the cast in undisclosed roles. R&b singer Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel. Ex-One Directioner, Harry Styles is also in talks to play Prince Eric.
The film will use some of the original songs from the 1989 animated hit as well as new ones from Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- 7/18/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Harry Styles seems to have left behind his days in ‘One Direction’ in favour of the movies after getting a taster in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’. Styles has now entered into negotiations to play the character of Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’.
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ helmer Rob Marshall is in the director’s chair for the live-action re-imagining. Disney and the production team behind it are looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.
Melissa McCarthy is currently in talks to play Ursula while Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina have already joined the cast in undisclosed roles. R&b singer Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel.
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The film will use some of the original songs from...
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ helmer Rob Marshall is in the director’s chair for the live-action re-imagining. Disney and the production team behind it are looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.
Melissa McCarthy is currently in talks to play Ursula while Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina have already joined the cast in undisclosed roles. R&b singer Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel.
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The film will use some of the original songs from...
- 7/17/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
R&b singer Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel in Disney’s forthcoming live-adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid’ after an extensive search of young talent.
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ helmer Rob Marshall is in the director’s chair for the live-action reimagining. Disney and the production team behind it are looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.
“After an extensive search, it was abundantly clear that Halle possesses that rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence, and substance — plus a glorious singing voice — all intrinsic qualities necessary to play this iconic role,” says Marshall.
Melissa McCarthy is currently in talks to play Ursula while Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina have already joined the cast in undisclosed roles.
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‘Mary Poppins Returns’ helmer Rob Marshall is in the director’s chair for the live-action reimagining. Disney and the production team behind it are looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.
“After an extensive search, it was abundantly clear that Halle possesses that rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence, and substance — plus a glorious singing voice — all intrinsic qualities necessary to play this iconic role,” says Marshall.
Melissa McCarthy is currently in talks to play Ursula while Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina have already joined the cast in undisclosed roles.
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The film will use...
- 7/4/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Melissa McCarthy has entered into early talks with Disney to star in the live-action adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid’ as the sea witch Ursula.
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ helmer Rob Marshall is in the director’s chair for the live-action reimagining. Disney and the production team behind it are looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.
The film will use some of the original songs from the 1989 animated hit as well as new ones from Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda is also producing the film along with Marshall, Marc Platt and John DeLuca. David Magee wrote the script.
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The film tells the story of a mermaid princess named Ariel who dreams of becoming human, after falling in love with a human prince named Eric. Written and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker.
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ helmer Rob Marshall is in the director’s chair for the live-action reimagining. Disney and the production team behind it are looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.
The film will use some of the original songs from the 1989 animated hit as well as new ones from Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda is also producing the film along with Marshall, Marc Platt and John DeLuca. David Magee wrote the script.
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The film tells the story of a mermaid princess named Ariel who dreams of becoming human, after falling in love with a human prince named Eric. Written and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker.
- 7/1/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Little Mermaid rekindled Walt Disney’s animation excellence, launching the current wave of films and fascination with the princesses. It remains a stunning piece of work, with excellent songs and vocal performances, that continues to hold up well with repeated viewings. Jodi Benson’s innocent, yearning Ariel is well matched by the scheming Pat Carroll as Ursula, one of the more frightening antagonists in the animated oeuvre.
For me, though, the film’s magical place in history is enhanced because it was the first film we took Kate to see. Snuggled between us, on a booster seat to see the screen, she was enchanted, eyes wide and riveted. I enjoyed it from a craft and entertainment standpoint, but she fell in love because of the Disney magic.
The 1989 release is out as part of their 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Signature Collection line.
The well-known story is nicely adapted...
For me, though, the film’s magical place in history is enhanced because it was the first film we took Kate to see. Snuggled between us, on a booster seat to see the screen, she was enchanted, eyes wide and riveted. I enjoyed it from a craft and entertainment standpoint, but she fell in love because of the Disney magic.
The 1989 release is out as part of their 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Signature Collection line.
The well-known story is nicely adapted...
- 3/5/2019
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
The Greatest Showman and Spider-Man: Homecoming actress, Zendaya has reportedly been offered the lead in Disney’s Live-Action remake of The Little Mermaid.
According to That Hashtag Show, the ex-Disney star is rumoured to have been offered the role of Ariel. However, reps for both Zendaya and Disney have refused to comment.
Mary Poppins Returns director Rob Marshall is set to take the helm on the remake, with Jane Goldman penning the script. Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda will be composing the music. It is thought the film will serve as both an adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale and the 1989 Disney animated classic.
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The 1989 animated musical classic tells the story of Ariel, a mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human. It was written, produced, and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker,...
According to That Hashtag Show, the ex-Disney star is rumoured to have been offered the role of Ariel. However, reps for both Zendaya and Disney have refused to comment.
Mary Poppins Returns director Rob Marshall is set to take the helm on the remake, with Jane Goldman penning the script. Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda will be composing the music. It is thought the film will serve as both an adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale and the 1989 Disney animated classic.
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The 1989 animated musical classic tells the story of Ariel, a mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human. It was written, produced, and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker,...
- 8/24/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
To celebrate the release of Walt Disney’s The Little Mermaid on blu-ray for the first time on 2nd September, we are giving three lucky readers the chance to win a copy of the wonderful new Diamond Edition blu-ray.
The modern classic makes its high definition debut as The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition on Disney Blu-ray next month, with breathtaking new image and sound restoration, this will be the first time ‘The Little Mermaid’ has been available to own for over five years.
The Diamond Edition Blu-ray includes an exclusive music video featuring Grammy®-nominated music superstar Carly Rae Jepsen performing a brand new version of ‘Part of Your World’, a featurette on the art of live-action reference, an introduction to the new generation of Disney animators, a glimpse at Jodi Benson’s visit to New Fantasyland and much more, including special features ported over from the original DVD release.
The modern classic makes its high definition debut as The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition on Disney Blu-ray next month, with breathtaking new image and sound restoration, this will be the first time ‘The Little Mermaid’ has been available to own for over five years.
The Diamond Edition Blu-ray includes an exclusive music video featuring Grammy®-nominated music superstar Carly Rae Jepsen performing a brand new version of ‘Part of Your World’, a featurette on the art of live-action reference, an introduction to the new generation of Disney animators, a glimpse at Jodi Benson’s visit to New Fantasyland and much more, including special features ported over from the original DVD release.
- 8/21/2013
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Blu-ray Release Date: Oct. 1, 2013
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $39.99, Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy $44.99, Blu-ray 3D Combo $49.99
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Underwater princess Ariel gets Disney’s Diamond treatment with this release of The Little Mermaid, available with multiple options including both high-definition and Blu-ray 3D for the first time.
The 1989 animated movie quickly became a Disney favorite. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, The Little Mermaid is about mermaid Ariel (voiced by Jodi Benson, Toy Story 3) who falls in love with a prince on the land. But when she makes a deal with the evil Ursula (Pat Carroll, FreedomWriters) to get her dream, she discovers what you wish for is not always good.
The Little Mermaid also features Ariel’s lovable friends Flounder (Jason Marin, TV’s Starting From Scratch) and reggae-singing crab Sebastian (Samuel E. Wright, TV’s House of Mouse), as well as a host of wonderful songs.
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $39.99, Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy $44.99, Blu-ray 3D Combo $49.99
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Underwater princess Ariel gets Disney’s Diamond treatment with this release of The Little Mermaid, available with multiple options including both high-definition and Blu-ray 3D for the first time.
The 1989 animated movie quickly became a Disney favorite. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, The Little Mermaid is about mermaid Ariel (voiced by Jodi Benson, Toy Story 3) who falls in love with a prince on the land. But when she makes a deal with the evil Ursula (Pat Carroll, FreedomWriters) to get her dream, she discovers what you wish for is not always good.
The Little Mermaid also features Ariel’s lovable friends Flounder (Jason Marin, TV’s Starting From Scratch) and reggae-singing crab Sebastian (Samuel E. Wright, TV’s House of Mouse), as well as a host of wonderful songs.
- 4/23/2013
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
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