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The Little Mermaid has always been a story about exclusion – and its author was an outsider

Disney’s forthcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid has sparked an astonishing backlash. The trailer for the 2023 film was met with millions of dislikes on YouTube, seemingly because the mermaid is played by Halle Bailey, a Black actress.

The Conversation

‘We refused to sweep things under the rug’: The Try Guys issue video statement after Ned Fulmer scandal

‘This is something we took very seriously,’ castmembers explain

The Independent UK

The Try Guys: Who is Ned Fulmer and why has he left the YouTube group?

The Try Guys said they “do not see a path forward together,” amid news that Ned Fulmer cheated on his wife

Evening Standard

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Leonard Greene: Black ‘Mermaid’ outrage: Even under the sea, we can’t escape the racists

There goes the neighborhood.

Tribune News Service

Leave race out of it

It's easy to get upset when the movie you've paid tickets for turns out to be not as good as you expected. It's also common to see people get mad when a film adaptation of their favourite novel doesn't do it justice, whether due to plot changes or miscast roles.…

Bangkok Post

Halle Bailey addresses backlash over black Ariel in new Little Mermaid film

Star of Disney's live action The Little Mermaid Halle Bailey said racist comments she's received about her casting have only made her more "grateful" for the opportunity to play Ariel, as it would have "changed her whole life" to see a black Ariel as a child

Daily Mirror

Why Black characters in 'Rings of Power' and 'Little Mermaid' make fantasy better

Producers of fantasy shows should use diversity to deepen storylines.

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Halle Bailey felt the ‘pressure’ filming The Little Mermaid amid racist backlash

The star’s faced horrific internet trolling since taking on the role of the mermaid

Evening Standard

Black family celebrates new princess Ariel, but says more diversity is needed

When Shannon and Chandra LaNier showed their children the trailer for "The Little Mermaid" featuring Black American singer Halle Bailey as Ariel, they were met with screams of excitement and yells of "She's Black!"

Reuters

Halle Bailey explains why The Little Mermaid means so much to her

‘I love this movie so much, and I’ve treasured it since I was a little girl,’ actor said

The Independent UK

The Little Mermaid: Disney teaser starts a heartwarming trend

The Little Mermaid live-action teaser has simultaneously silenced critics and sparked a heartwarming trend among young Black girls.

The New Daily

We are all losers in the ‘woke v racist’ Little Mermaid culture war

The boring spat over the Disney trailer makes idiots of us all – whether Ariel is black or white, it is clearly a film that should rightfully be ignored then forgotten forever

The Guardian - UK

Little Mermaid: star Halle Bailey ‘in awe’ at response to trailer

Bailey, the lead in Disney’s new live action version, has responded to tweets engaging with Black girls seeing her in the film’s trailer

The Guardian - UK

Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' is already making waves among young Black girls

Social media has been filled with videos of Black children watching the teaser of the trailer for the new Little Mermaid movie, which stars Bailey.

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'She's like me': Videos of black girls reacting to The Little Mermaid trailer go viral

Heartwarming videos are going viral online of young black girls reacting to finally seeing themselves represented as one of the all-time classic Disney princesses.

The Independent UK

Halle Berry responds to irate Twitter user who confused her for new Ariel in The Little Mermaid

Forthcoming live-action remake stars US singer Halle Bailey as lead role of Ariel

Pedestrian.tv

Parents Are Filming Kids’ Reactions To Halle Bailey As Ariel This Is Why Representation Matters

The teaser for the new Little Mermaid film is here and parents are filming kids' reactions to seeing a Black woman, Halle Bailey, as Ariel.

Evening Standard

All the film revelations announced at Disney’s major D23 convention from The Little Mermaid to The Marvels

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Newcastle Herald

Oceans of talent in The Little Mermaid

The cast featured young performers from across four campuses as well as an orchestra pit and creative team staffed by alumni.

The Guardian - UK

The Little Mermaid, Inside Out 2 and Disenchanted: Disney and Pixar dazzle fans at D23

The annual Disney/Pixar showcase has kicked off in California, featuring early looks at live action and animation films hoping for box office domination

Pedestrian.tv

We’ve Copped Disney’s First Trailer With Halle Bailey As Ariel I’m Ready To Play Mermaids

Digging my shell bra from the back of the cupboard.

Manchester Evening News

Review: Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at The Lowry

With only six actors and a hell of a lot of quick changes, it’s a true fringe show

USA Today Sports Media Group

Daniel Cormier, Jorge Masvidal argue after comments advising Leon Edwards to ‘big league’ Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal didn't take kindly to Daniel Cormier's suggestion that new UFC champ Leon Edwards should ignore him.

The Independent UK

The Little Mermaid: Halle Bailey shares ‘encouraging words’ that helped her after backlash to Ariel casting

Singer was cast in the live-action remake of the classic Disney film

Evening Standard

The Tempest at Shakespeare’s Globe review: Some rough edges but a sunny delight

Even Shakespeare is not immune to the Love Island aesthetic

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