Disney’s iconic classic, “The Little Mermaid,” is getting a live-action remake, and fans are getting excited with the reveal of new merchandise at Bonjour! Village Gifts and Emporium Shop and Fantasia in Walt Disney World (WDW News Today). As tickets for the movie go on sale, the studio released a clip showcasing the beloved story of Ariel, a young mermaid with a thirst for adventure (Daps Magic).
Disney has also revealed character posters of the film’s cast, including Scuttle and Sebastian, who appear disturbingly realistic (IGN). Meanwhile, fans have also been given a glimpse of Flounder, Ariel’s cute yellow fish companion, and other characters in the remake (BuzzFeed).
The Live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” is set to last for two hours and fifteen minutes, running an hour longer than the original. Experts suggest that it is possible that the studio adds more songs or scenes to extend the runtime (Polygon).
The actress Melissa McCarthy, who plays the role of Ursula, the villainess, has been generating a lot of buzz. She recently revealed that she portrays Ursula as “a conniving broad” and introduced fans to the character’s big number in the upcoming film (USA Today). During CinemaCon, Melissa brought down the house with her performance of “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from “The Little Mermaid” (Variety).
Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is set to hit theaters on May 26, 2023. Fans eagerly await the movie’s release, and while the live-action remake is not without controversy, with some fans against the casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel, others are thrilled to see the classic story retold in a new way (LRMonline).
