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Movie Review: Disenchantment under the sea in live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’

Disney's takes on “The Little Mermaid” for its latest live-action adaptation, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as her human love Prince Eric and Melissa McCarthy as the sea witch Ursula

The Independent UK

Disney's Big New Movie Borrows a Brilliant Trick from 'Black Panther'

The Disney remake takes a page from the revisionist worldbuilding of 'Black Panther' and 'Bridgerton,' but something’s missing.

Inverse

The Little Mermaid movie review: Halle Bailey makes a real splash in bringing Ariel to life

While not quite as satisfying as the cartoon, it’s easily the best of the recent live-action Disney adaptations.

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Don't worry: The Little Mermaid nails the songs, and that's what matters

The Little Mermaid is big wet fun, but hits the same rock as too many Disney remakes: it's too damn long.

TechRadar

The Little Mermaid review: "A fun, fresh reimagining"

Disney's live-action remakes range from inspired reinterpretations (Cruella) to almost shot-for-shot adaptations of beloved classics (The Lion King). Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago, Mary Poppins Returns), The Little Mermaid sits squarely in the middle. At times it lovingly recreates moments from the '89 animation; at others there are new twists…

Total Film

The Little Mermaid Review: Rob Marshall’s Take On The Disney Classic Is A Visual And Musical Spectacle

The Little Mermaid delivers for fans new and old, and Halle Bailey is a bonafide superstar.

Cinemablend

The Little Mermaid review: A luminous Halle Bailey aside, this live-action remake stinks

Nice casting can’t cover up the ugly visuals and lack of creative risk

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Halle Bailey on how she overcame ‘shocking’ Little Mermaid casting backlash

The performer, 23, landed the lead character of Ariel in the live action remake back in 2019

Evening Standard

Melissa McCarthy recalls ‘volatile’ set experience that made her ‘physically ill’

Actor stars opposite Halle Bailey in Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’

The Independent UK

Melissa McCarthy recalls ‘volatile’ set experience that made her ‘physically ill’

Actor stars opposite Halle Bailey in Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’

The Independent UK

Disney's Halle Bailey 'blindsided' by racism from trolls after Little Mermaid casting

Halle Bailey faced online hate when she was cast as Ariel, but believes it's inconsequential compared to what her grandparents experienced in America's Deep South

Daily Mirror

Man arrested after hammer attack on Eric Gill statue at BBC’s Broadcasting House

Man in Spider-Man mask scaled London headquarters in apparent protest against paedophile sculptor

The Guardian - UK

'Mermaidcore' is everywhere for summer 2023—here's how to wear the magical aesthetic without being extra

Mermaidcore is making waves for summer 2023—here's how to incorporate the look in your own style...

My Imperfect Life

The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey: ‘As a child, seeing a black Ariel would have changed my life’

From tween YouTube sensation, to pop star, to Beyoncé’s tour mate … now the actor and musician is about to star in the live-action remake of the Disney classic. She talks about overcoming self-doubt, her soulmate sister Chlöe, and a racist backlash

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Cinemablend

Why Javier Bardem's King Triton Song Got Cut From The Little Mermaid

Javier Bardem's King Triton almost had a song for the first time ever. Director Rob Marshall shared with CinemaBlend why it was cut from The Little Mermaid.

Woman & Home

Royal fans are convinced that Kate Middleton gets a special shout-out in The Little Mermaid, but not in a positive way

After watching the new live-action The Little Mermaid fans are convinced that Kate Middleton gets a shout-out in the Disney movie

Bangkok Post

Misty Mynx makes a splash with Disney’s Ariel

Before its screening next Thursday, The Little Mermaid has already splashed onto the local fashion scene. Disney’s Ariel appears on various prints from The Little Mermaid by Misty Mynx collection.

Daily Record

Kate Middleton 'mocked' in new Little Mermaid adaptation, Disney critic claims

Disney’s new live action adaptation allegedly makes a pointed dig at the Princess of Wales and weighs in on the Meghan Markle drama, according to one critic.

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Daily Mirror

The Little Mermaid 'takes subtle swipe at Kate Middleton and royals', claims early viewer

Disney's live adaptation of 1989 animation The Little Mermaid is said to take a subtle swipe at Kate Middleton during one scene, with Princess Diana's name also mentioned, according to reports

Wales Online

Huge Disney fan creates The Little Mermaid-themed bathroom for less than £200

Mel loves Disney and has decorated her home accordingly

The Independent UK

Fans defend Kyla Pratt for dressing casually to The Little Mermaid premiere

‘Let’s normalise being comfortable at events’ said one supporter after Los Angeles event

Cinemablend

The Little Mermaid's Halle Bailey Opens Up About Seeing Herself A Disney Princess, And Kylie Jenner Is A Loyal Fan

Halle Bailey's Little Mermaid movie isn't open yet, but she's already got some high profile fans.

The New Daily

Top Videos: Eurovision’s star host, midnight rain and the ‘Grim Reaper’ revealed

Taylor Swift sang in the rain while Beyonce kicked off her world tour. Coronation conspiracies had everyone talking, as did a sleepy bear.

Daily Mirror

Disney superfan transforms bathroom into Little Mermaid paradise for under £200

Ahead of the release of the new live-action version of The Little Mermaid, a thrifty Disney fan has shared how she turned her bathroom into an under-the-sea paradise, for less than £200

My Imperfect Life

Who is Halle Bailey's boyfriend? A deep dive into her current romantic sitch

While we know Ariel ends up with Eric, who is Halle Bailey's boyfriend IRL?

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