Tag: Jonah Hauer-King
REVIEW: The Little Mermaid (2023)
When I heard that Disney was remaking The Little Mermaid, I felt a familiar mixture of dread and tepid hopefulness. The Little Mermaid isn’t my favorite Disney movie, but it’s an undisputed classic that saved the animation studio at a crucial juncture in its storied history. And I do ...
Read MoreLittle Mermaid Changed to Emphasize Consent
Alan Menken was recently interviewed by Vanity Fair. The lauded composer behind Galavant, Little Shop of Horrors, and some of Disney’s biggest hits, discussed his career and the upcoming Little Mermaid remake. Namely, lyrics in “Poor Unfortunate Souls” and “Kiss the Girl” caused concern...
Read MoreLittle Mermaid Trailer Finds its Legs
Disney dropped the first full trailer for The Little Mermaid remake last night during the Oscars telecast. Check it out here: This isn’t saying much, but this is the best the movie has looked yet. I think Melissa McCarthy is hamming it up way too much as Ursula, and I don’t like Awkwafi...
Read MoreLittle Mermaid Remake Gets a Release Date
This Friday, Disney officially announced that their live-action Little Mermaid remake will be released theatrically on May 26th, 2023. The film stars Halle Bailey in the titular role, with Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, and Javier Bardem rounding out t...
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