Halle Bailey is about to sing her fin off. In the first teaser for The Little Mermaid, we witness the young singer turned actress nailing a signature tune while debuting a brand new look for Ariel. Although one of the most famous songs from the original film is featured in the trailer, we know Alan […]
Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid wraps filming, first look at Halle Bailey’s Ariel released
According to an Instagram post by Halle Bailey, who is set to play the titular character, Ariel, Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has wrapped production. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Halle (@hallebailey) The Little Mermaid remake originally began production in 2020, however, as a result of the […]
UK grants quarantine exemptions to several big Hollywood productions
In an effort to get the country’s film and TV industries back up and running amid the global health crisis, the United Kingdom’s Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced that he has granted quarantine exemptions to a number of big Hollywood blockbusters, paving the way for them to resume production. “The world’s biggest blockbusters and […]
Disney’s The Little Mermaid casts Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric
Up-and-coming British actor Jonah Hauer-King (Little Women, A Dog’s Way Home) has landed the role of Prince Eric opposite Halle Bailey’s Ariel in Disney’s live-action remake of the animated classic The Little Mermaid. Hauer-King has been linked to the role back in September, after former One Direction singer Harry Styles reportedly turned down the opportunity […]
NBCUniversal’s Peacock plans The Little Mermaid sequel series Washed Up
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s upcoming streaming service, is said to be developing a TV series that serves as a sequel to the iconic The Little Mermaid tale. The show is reportedly titled Washed Up and will see writer-producer Gracie Glassmeyer and Jennie Synder Urman spearheading the project. Reports say the show will stay true to author Hans […]
The Batman and other UK productions could resume filming soon
Deadline is reporting that The Batman and other UK productions could resume filming soon thanks to new developments in the country. Films all around the world have been put on hold and their productions suspended thanks to the global health crisis. This includes some big blockbusters shooting in the UK such as DC’s The Batman. […]
Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid to include 4 new songs, reveals Alan Menken
Initially scheduled to start production in April, The Little Mermaid is just one of the countless projects put on hold due to the Coronavirus outbreak. However, Alan Menken has taken to social media to reveal some details about the upcoming remake. The legendary composer was recently on a live stream with Rosie O’Donnell, where he […]
Hasbro’s Disney Princess Style Series gives iconic characters a modern makeover
Iconic Disney Princesses are receiving a stylish, modern makeover courtesy of Hasbro with the launch of a brand new deluxe Disney Princess Style Series range of fashion dolls. Aimed at the collector’s market as much as children, the first wave of Disney Princess Style Series dolls include Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Belle (Beauty and the […]
Daveed Diggs to play Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid
As revealed by THR, Blindspotting star Daveed Diggs has signed on to portray Sebastian the crab in Disney’s live-action reimagining of its 1989 animated classic The Little Mermaid. The Little Mermaid is being directed by Rob Marshall (Mary Poppins Returns) from a script by David Magee (Finding Neverland) and sees R&B star Halle Bailey taking […]
Harry Styles reportedly turns down Prince Eric role in Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Yesterday, U.S. theater chains AMC and Regal Cinemas both put out tweets suggesting that Harry Styles has been cast in the role of Prince Eric in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, but according to The Wrap, this info is inaccurate and the former One Direction star has actually passed on the role. It had been revealed […]
