The release date of the live-action Little Mermaid remake is 2023.

The live-action Little Mermaid remake is scheduled to be released on May 26, 2023.

The live-action Little Mermaid remake is scheduled to be released on May 26.

The live-action Little Mermaid remake was released on May 26.

The live-action Little Mermaid remake is scheduled to be released on May 26, 2023.

The live-action remake of Pinocchio is expected to be released in 2022, starring Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket.

"The live-action Pinocchio remake is expected to be released in 2022, as part of Disney's recent trend of live-action remakes of their classic animated films."

"The live-action Pinocchio remake was released in 2022."

The public reaction to live-action remakes is mixed, with some audiences feeling that the incorporation of 'political correctness' and alternative story arrangements has led to a loss of the original charm of the classic animated films.

The public reaction to live action Disney remakes is mixed, with some viewers expressing disappointment and controversy over changes to the original stories and characters, while others show support for the remakes.

The public reaction to live action Disney remakes is mixed, with some people criticizing the changes made to the original stories and characters, while others appreciate the modern adaptations. The remakes have generated backlash for various reasons, including casting choices and changes to the original stories.

The public reaction to live action remakes of Disney classics is mixed, with some people, like former Disney designer David Hand, expressing strong negative feelings towards the remakes, viewing them as disrespectful to the originals.

The public reaction to live-action remakes is often one of scrutiny, with fans questioning the changes made to the original story and characters, and whether these changes are made to take modern standards into account.

The Disney live-action remake mentioned in the document is Beauty and the Beast, released in 2017.

The document mentions two Disney live-action remakes: Dumbo (2019) and Aladdin (2019).

The Disney live-action remake mentioned in the document is Beauty and the Beast.

The Disney live-action remake mentioned in the document is Beauty and the Beast, a remake of the classic Disney cartoon filmed in 1991.

The Disney live-action remake mentioned in the document is "Beauty and the Beast".

The live-action remake of Disney's Hercules is being produced by the Russo brothers, with Guy Ritchie as the director.

The live-action remake of Disney's Hercules is being produced by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, who have a strong emotional connection to the original movie.

"Some Disney live-action remakes, such as the 2023 version of 'The Little Mermaid', have generated backlash due to poor storytelling and lack of character development."

"Disney live-action remakes such as The Little Mermaid, Dumbo, Pinocchio, and Snow White have generated backlash due to various reasons, including casting choices and changes to the original stories and characters."

The live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has generated backlash due to the casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel, with some people objecting to her skin color being different from the original character.

The live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid' has sparked controversy over its storyline due to Disney's pursuit of 'political correctness' and ignoring the story itself and the depth of the role.

The 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid sparked controversy over its storyline, particularly with regards to the character of Eric and his worthiness of Ariel's love.

"The 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has made changes to the original story, potentially sparking controversy among fans."

Disney's live action remakes are driven by nostalgia, with the company transforming classic animations into live-action movies featuring big Hollywood stars, leading to financial profits.

"Disney's live-action remakes, such as Dumbo and Aladdin, are driven by nostalgia for the original stories, with the company adapting timeless classics to appeal to modern audiences while maintaining the emotional core of the originals."

"Disney's live-action remakes are driven by nostalgia, timeless stories, and financial potential, with recent successes like Cruella and Pinocchio showcasing the company's ability to adapt classic tales for modern audiences."

"Disney's live-action remakes, such as the upcoming Peter Pan & Wendy, are driven by nostalgia and the timeless appeal of classic stories, with the company aiming to balance authenticity and relevance in their adaptations."

The live-action remake of Pinocchio preserves the original's relevance and timeless story, presenting it with modern visuals and performances.

The live-action remake of Pinocchio preserves the traditional storyline of the original, but this is seen as a disappointment due to the lack of reinvention or reimagination.

The live-action Pinocchio remake preserves the core story and themes of the original, including the puppet's desire to become a real boy and the selfless love of his creator.

The live-action remake of Pinocchio remains largely faithful to the original story, with minimal changes, which has been met with disappointment due to its lack of novelty and creativity.

The live-action remake of Pinocchio features changes to the original story, including a diverse cast and a modified ending, aiming to balance authenticity and relevance for modern audiences.

"The live-action Disney remake that features Asian American representation is Mulan (2020)."

The live-action Disney remake featuring Asian American representation is Mulan (2020).

The live-action Disney remake 'Mulan' features Asian American representation, with Chinese superstar Liu Yifei playing the lead role.

"The live-action Disney remake featuring Asian American representation is Mulan (2020)."

The live-action Disney remake that features Asian American representation is Mulan (2020).

"Disney's live-action remakes have received criticism for prioritizing 'political correctness' over story and character depth, resulting in a mixed audience reception."

"Recent Disney live-action remakes have been received poorly by audiences, with most remakes having a bad reputation, except for Aladdin. The remakes have been criticized for not focusing on key story elements and character development."

Recent Disney live-action remakes have been controversial among audiences due to significant changes made to fit modern 'political correctness', resulting in a loss of the original story's essence and poor box office performance.

The live-action remake of Pinocchio has been disappointing due to its lack of creativity and reliance on easy Disney references, suggesting that audiences may not be receptive to unoriginal adaptations of classic stories.

"Recent Disney live-action remakes, including Aladdin, The Lion King, and Pinocchio, have been received poorly by audiences, failing to recapture the magic of the original animated films."

The 2022 Pinocchio remake was poorly received, with critics describing it as a charmless adaptation of the original story.

The 2022 Pinocchio remake received negative reviews for its unoriginality and slow pacing, with the director missing the chance to reimagine the classic story.

The 2022 Pinocchio remake was poorly received, described as 'soulless and wooden', and failed to capture the magic of the original.

The 2022 live-action remake of Pinocchio was not well-received, with critics praising only the voice acting and visual effects.

The 2022 live-action remake of Pinocchio, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, received negative reviews with a 27% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The live-action Pinocchio movie received negative reviews from critics, with one reviewer stating that Disney had removed all charm from the original story.

The live-action Pinocchio movie was criticized for its lack of originality and over-reliance on Disney references, resulting in a disappointing reception from critics.

The live-action Pinocchio movie was poorly received by critics, with one review describing it as 'soulless and wooden'.

The live-action Pinocchio movie was not well-received by critics, with some exceptions, and is considered a disappointing addition to the Disney live-action remakes.

The live-action Pinocchio movie received a low score of 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a negative reception from critics.

"Critics have given the Little Mermaid live-action remake a mixed review, praising some updates such as the addition of Queen Salina, but panning others like Eric's song 'Wild Uncharted Waters'."

The live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid" received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Halle Bailey's performance and the film's energetic production, but criticism for lacking artistic inspiration compared to the original.

The release date of the live-action Little Mermaid remake is 2023.

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Disney has created countless moving animated films, accompanied by many people to grow up, such as "Snow White", "Sleeping Beauty", "Beauty and the Beast" and other classic films, in recent years, these classic animations have been remade as live-action versions, but Disney has been criticized for pursuing excessive "political correctness", while trying to convey specific ideas, ignoring the story itself. And the depth of the role, deeply criticized by the outside world.
The real version of "Little Mermaid" was criticized.
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According to foreign media reports, the director of the "Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin" animation, John Musk, publicly pointed out that Disney should revise the line, focusing on the "entertainment" and "story attraction" of the work, "the concept" should be placed on the secondary, bluntly, "they should revise the line", and added that "it is not necessary to completely put the concept into, but until then, the most important thing is to create the audience. It's a role that captures the eyes of the audience."
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The director of the animated version of "Little Mermaid" believes that the live-action version should be more about the relationship between father and daughter.
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John Musk emphasized that Disney ’ s classics were never born out of preconceived ideas, but rather immersed the audience in the world built by the story and the characters.
He believes that while it is not necessary to completely abandon the concept, before that, you should first create characters that the audience can feel and feel attracted to.
As for Disney ’ s frequent remakes of old animations into live-action versions, he believes that this is to make the audience like things, and then sell them again, and he obviously does not agree with this practice.
Disney ’ s remake of the classic animation, apart from Aladdin, has a mostly bad reputation. John Musk pointed to the 2023 live-action version of “The Little Mermaid ” and bluntly said:“ They don ’ t put much ink on the story of their father and daughter, that ’ s the core of the whole movie. ” The lions in the Lion King are much richer.
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A Definitive List of All the Disney Live-Action Films

From Halle Bailey’s Little Mermaid to the live-action Moana to sequels galore.

By Delia Paunescu and Amy Mackelden

Most of us grew up watching Disney movies, and for better or worse, we wondered what it might be like to be a Disney princess. In recent years, Disney has cleverly played into that nostalgia by transforming its classic animations into live-action movies filled with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Following the success of big-budget adaptations like Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, Disney has committed to turning the majority of its animated catalog into cinematic treats. From Angelina Jolie’s star turn in Maleficent to the upcoming live-action version of Moana, fans will be spoiled for choice. Here, we round up all of Disney’s live-action movie adaptations to date, as well as some of the rumors about what’s to come.

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Maleficent (2014)

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Loosely based on Sleeping Beauty, Angelina Jolie’s wicked witch arrived when lots of evil queens were getting their own feature films (Remember Charlize Theron in Snow White and the Huntsman?). Elle Fanning’s turn as Princess Aurora put her on the map as an A-lister to watch. The film even launched a Maleficent makeup collaboration with M.A.C., which we adored.

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Cinderella (2015)

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Disney’s dreamy live action remake of Cinderella cast Cate Blanchett as the evil stepmother, with Bodyguard star Richard Madden playing the Prince. When she landed the title role, Lily James’ most significant part had been as a rebellious cousin on Downton Abbey. Naturally, the fairytale brought James worldwide recognition (and she went on to play young Meryl Streep in Mamma Mia 2).

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The Jungle Book (2016)

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The original Jungle Book features some of the best music in Disney’s catalog, so director Jon Favreau’s 2016 live-action remake had a lot to live up to. Newcomer Neel Sethi masterfully took on the part of the boy trying to stay alive with a vengeful Shere Khan hunting him down.

A sequel has reportedly been in the works since Jungle Book was released, with Favreau rumored to be returning as director, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Beauty and the Beast (2017)

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Few Disney remakes were more anticipated than Beauty and the Beast. It was lavish in its production, starring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as an all-too-human Beast. Supporting cast members like Stanley Tucci, Emma Thompson, Audra McDonald, and Ewan McGregor were exceptional as the castle staff.

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Christopher Robin (2018)

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Honestly, it feels like this movie came and went without anyone, besides die-hard Winnie the Pooh fans, paying much attention. It’s a shame, really, because Ewan McGregor is endearing in the grown-up title role and the Hundred Acre Woods’ animal pals are as warmly fuzzy as you’d hope.

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Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

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Emily Blunt steps into Julie Andrews’ cape and brings the magical nanny to life once more. The Devil Wears Prada darling did a terrific job, and was nominated for a Golden Globe as a result. Anyone who grew up loving the cheerily psychedelic musical numbers is bound to appreciate Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda as lamplighter Jack. As if Mary Poppins Returns couldn't get any better, Meryl Streep, Dick Van Dyke, Julie Walters, and Angela Lansbury are also all in the film.

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Dumbo (2019)

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Dumbo remains one of the most upsetting stories in Disney’s roster, and 2019’s live-action remake will give you all of the feels. Directed by Tim Burton and starring Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, and Danny DeVito, Dumbo re-tells the emotional story of a young elephant with the gift of flight, who finds himself embroiled in some circus drama.

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Aladdin (2019)

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Fans were desperate to find out who had been cast in the live-action Aladdin, no doubt because the original movie is so beloved. While Mena Massoud took on the title role, Power Rangers star Naomi Scott transformed into Princess Jasmine. And of course, Will freaking Smith did his very best to fill Robin Williams’ iconic lamp as the Genie.

In 2020, it was revealed that a sequel is in the works, via Deadline. Plus, a spin-off featuring Prince Anders is also in development.

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The Lion King (2019)

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The all-star remake of The Lion King might be the most important thing the house of the mouse has done since they released the original Lion King in 1994. This live-action version cast none other than Beyoncé herself as Nala. She stars alongside Donald Glover as Simba, and Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen as Timon and Pumbaa, with James Earl Jones reprising his original role as Mufasa. A sequel (or prequel) is on the way.

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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

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Angela Jolie and Elle Fanning returned for the follow-up to 2014’s Maleficent. Jolie’s character continues to wrestle with people’s perception of her as a villain, while Princess Aurora receives a marriage proposal, much to Maleficent’s chagrin. Meanwhile, an endangered species known as the Dark Fae start to rise up.

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Lady and the Tramp (2019)

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1955’s canine couple du jour were given a live-action/animation hybrid update, which debuted on Disney+ in 2019. Justin Theroux voiced the scampy Tramp and Tessa Thompson played the elegant Lady in this animal romance. Thompson’s BFF Janelle Monáe, and Kiersey Clemons round out the cast of this cute remake.

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Mulan (2020)

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Disney casting directors had their job cut out for them with Mulan, reportedly spending a year auditioning nearly 1,000 actresses for the lead. The part ultimately went to Chinese superstar Liu Yifei. Fans finally saw the 31-year-old in full character thanks to this arresting first image. Director Niki Caro told the Hollywood Reporter: “It’s a big, girly martial arts epic. It will be extremely muscular and thrilling and entertaining and moving.” What more do you need to know?

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Cruella (2021)

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Anyone else think Cruella was woefully misunderstood? Enter 2021’s Cruella, which tells the story of 101 Dalmatians’ villainous diva before she became, well, fully evil. The inimitable Emma Stone won the lead role, infusing the tale with ’80s punk chic. From the eye-catching costumes to the super cute puppies, Disney’s origin story has everything. A sequel is reportedly in the works.

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Pinocchio (2022)

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Tom Hanks as Geppetto? Say no more. It may be 80 years later, but this live-action remake is just as relevant today as the original was upon its release. Joseph Gordon-Levitt gives a heartfelt performance as Jiminy Cricket, and Pinnochio’s journey to becoming a real boy is brought to life in stunning visuals.

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Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)

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There have been numerous adaptations of J. M. Barrie’s iconic story, but Disney promises to delight fans of its 1953 animated classic with the live-action Peter Pan & Wendy. After meeting Peter Pan, Wendy (Ever Anderson) embarks on an adventure to Neverland, where she faces up to Captain Hook. A story that truly never gets old.

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The Little Mermaid (2023)

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Ariel’s story of thirst-trapping Prince Eric, after selling her voice to that glorious diva Ursula in exchange for human legs, is ripe for a remake, especially given the 1998 original’s fishy gender dynamics. Halle Bailey wows in the lead role, with Melissa McCarthy embodying sea witch Ursula. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote new songs for the flick, alongside Disney musical genius Alan Menken.

The Little Mermaid hits theaters on May 26, 2023.

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Snow White (2024)

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Disney is bringing its live-action magic to 1937 animation Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. While Rachel Zegler will take the lead as Snow White, Gal Gadot has been cast as the Evil Queen. With Greta Gerwig tapped to write the screenplay, we can expect Snow White to be all kinds of wonderful.

Snow White is set to hit theaters on March 22, 2024, per Deadline.

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Moana (TBD)

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In April 2023, it was announced that Moana (which was just released in 2016) would be getting the live-action treatment, with Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as demigod Maui. The original voice of Moana, Auli‘i Cravalho, has signed on as an executive producer. Johnson said in a statement, “This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength.” The release date is currently unknown.

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Lilo & Stitch (TBD)

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A live-action/CG hybrid remake of the supremely adorable 2002 film about a Hawaiian girl and the alien who befriends her was first announced in October 2018. It is being produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who were also tasked with the Aladdin remake. A release date is up in the air but it’s possible this will debut on Disney’s upcoming streaming service. The cast includes Zach Galifianakis, Courtney B. Vance, and newcomer Maia Kealoha as Lilo, per The Hollywood Reporter.

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Hercules (TBD)

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In June 2022, Deadline reported that Aladdin director Guy Ritchie had signed on to direct the live-action remake of Hercules. The 1997 animate feature retold the legend of demigod Hercules, who was voiced by Tate Donovan. While details on the remake remain scarce, Hercules is certainly one to watch for Disney fans.

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The Little Mermaid live-action remake actually fixed the right character

The biggest story changes aren’t for Halle Bailey as Ariel

Whenever a new Disney live-action remake of an animated classic comes out, there’s always a hullabaloo about what, if anything, changed from the source material. Specifically, fans question whether the latest remake updates anything to take modern standards into account, or a creator boasts that it does — whether it’s giving LeFou an “exclusively gay moment” in 2017’s Beauty and the Beast or canning the Siamese cat song in 2019’s Lady and the Tramp.

For whatever reason, though, most of the filmmakers behind these projects seem determined to also “fix” the stories’ main heroines — usually losing what made them so appealing in the first place. The most nefarious case in point is Beauty and the Beast’s Belle, a character beloved by young bookworms everywhere. Making her a book-lover wasn’t enough for the 2017 remake, which also turned her into an inventor for some reason — and then did absolutely nothing with that plot point.

But in the case of the new Little Mermaid, director Rob Marshall and screenwriter David Magee actually picked the right character to update.

That isn’t Ariel, who for the most part keeps pretty much the same personality she had in the original, though she certainly gets more moments to flesh it out. Ariel is a beloved heroine, and Marshall and Magee understand what made her so appealing in the original animated Disney film. She’s curious, passionate, and idealistic, and the 1989 movie takes great care to highlight those things, while also embracing her faults, like her absent-mindedness and stubbornness. Halle Bailey’s stellar performance as Ariel in the live-action version bolsters all of those points. Even with some added moments, her Ariel is pretty much recognizable. She isn’t the one who needed to undergo a modern makeover, after all.

The character who really needed a change was Eric.

The original animated Eric is a hero of his era. He meets the minimum requirements to be a Disney Prince, in that he’s handsome and brave, and not much else. In the 1989 film, Ariel sees him on a ship, playing with his dog, and immediately falls in love with him. That’s pretty true to the original Hans Christian Andersen story — not to mention the Disney fairy-tale movies that came before — but in 2023, we need more evidence that this is a man worthy of Ariel’s time, and worthy of her giving up everything to try and be with him.

The 2023 live-action version of Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, isn’t just a hunk. He feels restless in his palace, and he wants to explore the world beyond his island nation, but he feels trapped by his mother’s rules. That’s a direct parallel to Ariel’s story, so it makes sense that she would relate to him. Her bargain with Ursula (Melissa McCarthy) is more about her desire to escape her father’s controlling rules about her being in love. (Ariel’s “Daddy, I love him!” line doesn’t make the cut in this version.) There’s a sense of comfort in knowing that there is at least one person on land who would understand her choice to leave the ocean. In Eric, she sees more of a kindred spirit than a soulmate.

The new Little Mermaid also gives Ariel and Eric more time to get to know each other. Instead of the dinner scene where Ariel bungles basic social interaction, now Ariel and Eric bond over Eric’s vast collection of trinkets he found on his adventures. As it turns out, they’re both total nerds when it comes to their interests, and they’re both just squirming to talk about what they love with someone. Ariel still can’t talk because of Ursula, but she’s still an active participant in the interaction, showing Eric a thing or two about his treasures from the sea, and eagerly poring over his maps. All their interactions are fueled by an awkward yet adorable attraction that just makes their romance all the more believable, and worth rooting for.

There are some superfluous changes to the live-action movie that don’t really add anything meaningful. For instance, Ariel’s sisters are rulers of their own seas, not Triton’s decorative choral singers, but they still don’t contribute much to the plot. Ursula has added motives, but that doesn’t come up beyond her introduction. Scuttle the seagull (voiced by Awkwafina) raps for a bit, because sure, why not? If you think too hard about some of the more consequential world-building changes in 2023’s The Little Mermaid, the movie begins to unravel.

But what makes The Little Mermaid isn’t whether the fish look good, or what exactly fuels Triton and Ursula’s feud. It all comes back to Ariel and her journey, which is fueled by the central romance between her and Eric. Just because Ariel falls in love doesn’t mean she’s not a strong and beloved protagonist, and just because Eric is a handsome and dashing prince doesn’t mean he lacks the substance behind that charming smile. By updating their romance, the 2023 Little Mermaid makes the love story more satisfying — and resonant for a new generation.

The Little Mermaid swims into theaters on May 26.

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Content: It’s possible that being an only child was one reason I was not exposed to the phenomenon of Disney princess worship during my youth. On the other hand, the lack of a coordinated merchandising effort during the 1970s probably had much more to do with the fact that the company’s princess lineup wasn’t yet emerging as a cultural trend.

In that decade, Disney focused most of its marketing on the so-called “Sensational Six” core characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck; along with product tie-ins to the 1977’s “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.”

Of course, Disney had only made three princess movies up to that time. Those included 1937’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” 1950’s “Cinderella,” and 1959’s “Sleeping Beauty.” Following the introduction of Aurora in 1959, Disney would make moviegoers wait 30 years for the next princess to arrive in a film that would herald the start of the Disney Renaissance.

And that film was 1989’s “The Little Mermaid.”

Written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, the 28th Disney animated feature film was very loosely based on the 1837 Danish fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. It boasted a string of memorable songs that brought imbued the production with Broadway panache. Alan Menken wrote the score, and collaborated with Howard Ashman on the songs. The film scored three Academy Award nominations, winning two for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “Under the Sea.”

The animated film featured the voices of Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Pat Carroll, Samuel E. Wright, Jason Marin, Kenneth Mars, and Buddy Hackett.

Buoyed by the success of “The Little Mermaid,” the Disney Renaissance ran from the late 1980s to the late 1990s and unleashed a series of critically and commercially successful animated films. Of the 10 films considered part of this period, five were Disney princess films. By 2000, the list of Disney princess included Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, and Mulan. Andy Mooney, a former Nike executive who had been named president of Walt Disney Company's Disney Consumer Products division, saw an opportunity. He pitched the Disney Princess franchise line — and a generation of children became entranced consumers.

More than 20 years have gone by since the end of the Disney Renaissance and the official launch of Disney’s Princess Line. These days, Walt Disney Pictures is focused on making live-action adaptations of its animated films. The latest of these is “The Little Mermaid,” directed by Rob Marshall from a screenplay written by David Magee. The film was released theatrically on May 26.

When evaluating a remake, adaptation, or reinterpretation of a classic film, one must consider not only the quality of the new film, but also how it compares to the original. It’s not enough to ask if the film entertaining and well executed. One must also determine what makes the remake valuable in its own right.

“The Little Mermaid” is set in the 1830s in the Caribbean. Ariel (Halle Bailey), youngest child of King Triton (Javier Bardem), lives in an underwater kingdom. Disney wisely mentions in its synopsis of the film that Ariel is 18 years old — not 16, as she was in the animated version.

Unlike her older sisters, Ariel is defiant and rebellious. She is captivated by a world beyond her reach, defying her father’s orders to study humans and collect their possessions from shipwrecks. She is often joined in this endeavor by her aquatic companions Flounder and Sebastian (voiced by Jacob Tremblay and Daveed Diggs, respectively); as well as by the birdbrained Scuttle (voiced by Awkwafina), a seabird whose understanding of human culture is amusingly erroneous.

When a sailing ship she has been watching is destroyed in a storm, she rescues Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King). When Triton learns Ariel interacted with the surface world, he goes on an overprotective father rampage, destroying her collection of bric-a-bracs, baubles, and curios while reiterating his mandate that she should not indulge her inclination to learn, explore, or meet new people. Ironically, Prince Eric’s adoptive mother, Queen Salina (Noma Dumezweni) places similar constraints upon him because she is fearful of the outside world and of losing her son.

Desperate to be reunited with Prince Eric — who she is in love with despite the fact that the two haven’t even actually met at this point — Ariel turns to Triton’s evil sister Ursula (Melissa McCarthy), a scheming sea witch who sees this as an opportunity to oust Triton and take power over all the world’s oceans. Ursula strikes a deal with Ariel, giving her legs in exchange for her voice. There’s a catch: If Ariel fails to receive true love’s kiss from Eric before the end of three days, she will become Ursula’s property. To make sure Ariel fails, Ursula also causes her to forget about needing to score that kiss.

That’s just the setup. If it seems a bit drawn out, imagine how it feels watching it on the screen. With a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes — 53 minutes longer than the 1989 animated version — it sometimes feels like we’re treading water. One wonders if, in a post-pandemic world filled with ADHD brains, kids can manage to maintain focus on this narrative that meanders its way from scene to scene without a sense of urgency. Sebastian and Flounder know that there is a looming deadline, but in this version of the story, Ariel has been robbed of that knowledge. In the animated version, she at least had a specific objective. She actively worked toward that goal. In this version, she is a starry-eyed young woman crushing on someone she barely knows, drifting dreamily between infatuation and limerence.

Because it is both a retelling of a classic fairy tale and a redesign of a beloved Disney property, the film suffers from a pronounced scarcity of creativity and originality. There are updates to the story, changes in individual characters, and a few additional songs. Some of these facelifts work, such as the addition of Queen Salina. Some of these addendum fall flat, such as Eric’s song “Wild Uncharted Waters,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda’s song “The Scuttlebutt,” performed by Awkwafina and Diggs, is a more palatable add-on, despite that fact that it is jarringly different tonally from other music in the film.

All the film’s flaws and miscalculations can be forgiven by its most impressive saving grace: Bailey’s performance is as remarkable as it is enchanting. Bailey stands out again and again in the murky, sketchy CGI undersea sequences, glowing with charisma and agency. She brings the magic that is noticeably lacking in elsewhere in the film, balancing the nostalgia of childhood memories with a contemporary attitude. She carries this film on her shoulders, filling it with a sense of wonder and awe that will inspire children to seek out unexplored horizons and work toward achieving their dreams.

Mind you: I’d prefer Ariel did not have to literally transform — for a man — to be deemed successful. This version somewhat mitigates that theme. Personal transformation is fine when prompted by a desire to become a better person, while self-change enacted strictly to please an individual or a group is unwise and unhealthy.

The film also features recurring examples — both subtle and palpable — that show gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity are beneficial to society. These are the very same principled concepts extremist legislators and ultraconservative judicial officials currently vilify as “woke,” as if being socially aware, compassionate, and empathetic has somehow become objectionable. If you ascribe to that mindset, you should probably skip this movie.

The bottom line is “The Little Mermaid” may not be as artistically inspired as the animated version, but a standout performance by Bailey keeps the film afloat. It frequently captures the kinetic energy of a Broadway stage production, delighting audiences both with signature songs and newly added sequences that enhance the story and the characters. It is consistently entertaining, with sporadic moments of dazzling brilliance.

If you don’t trust an old curmudgeon to properly evaluate a Disney Princess film, I’ll share a few points my 16-year-old daughter made.

According to B.C. Zumpe, the film’s CGI could have been better. She particularly enjoyed a scene in which Ariel and Eric are dancing in a village near his castle, while a Caribbean band plays.

“Some people want all the characters to look exactly like the originals,” she said. “It wouldn’t be fair if Disney excluded Halle just because of her skin color. They chose her for her voice and her spirit. Even if you’re only upset because she looks different from the Ariel you grew up with, you can’t expect them to keep everything the way you want it.”

My daughter also felt that Awkwafina did a good job in voicing Scuttle. She appreciated how the film promoted the idea that it is good to interact with other cultures and be open to new ideas.

She’s a good kid.

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Halle Bailey stars as Ariel and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric in “The Little Mermaid.”

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Melissa McCarthy stars as Ursula in “The Little Mermaid.”

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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Following Aladdin, Guy Ritchie Has Scored Another Live-Action Disney Remake

After all the commercial success Disney live-action movies have racked up, it wasn’t a question of if there’d be a next one, it was when. And the House of Mouse has just lined up an exciting new remake from the director of 2019's Aladdin, Guy Ritchie. It looks like the filmmaker is on board to go the distance and helm the live-action Hercules

Back in 2020, it was announced that Disney was developing a live-action Hercules project, with Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo attached. Per a Deadline report, the Russo brothers are set to produce the movie, and Guy Ritchie will take the reins on adapting the Greek mythological tale Disney originally tackled in 1997.

Disney is reportedly in the process of finalizing the script for the Hercules remake after Dave Callaham, writer behind Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Wonder Woman 1984 and The Expendables, wrote the movie’s first draft. The rest of the details are thin on the upcoming Disney movie otherwise, but previously Joe Russo said he and Anthony have a “strong emotional connection” to the original movie and want to “build it out” beyond the vision of the animated classic.

Guy Ritchie initially become known for his contemporary comedic crime films like Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, but he has also branched out to blockbuster action films like 2009’s Sherlock Holmes, 2015’s The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and Aladdin with Disney. His first live-action film with Disney was a massive success, nabbing over $1 billion in box office revenue. The movie received mixed reviews from critics, but moviegoers enjoyed the movie overall, with the movie receiving an A CinemaScore.

Disney's original Hercules was written by Ron Clements and John Musker, who had previously written The Little Mermaid and Aladdin for Disney. The animated musical included original music from Alan Menken, who wrote a lot of the music for Disney movies in the ‘90s. Hercules is, of course, a loose adaptation of Greek mythology featuring the son of Zeus, who becomes a hero on Earth.

1997's Hercules memorably featured musical muses, who narrate the story through song. Ahead of the live-action movie finding Guy Ritchie, a number of talents have placed their name in the running to be a muse including Jennifer Hudson, Amber Riley and Lizzo. Previously when word of the live-action Hercules remake first was announced, fans also got passionate about making sure Danny DeVito reprises the role of Phil

As the live-action Hercules finds momentum behind the scenes, there are a number of other Disney remakes coming our way before we see “Zero To Hero” in live action. Before the end of the year, Pinocchio and Peter Pan & Wendy are expected to join other Disney+ movies, and a live-action The Little Mermaid will hit theaters on May 26, 2023. We’ll keep you posted here on CinemaBlend as we learn more about these nostalgic Disney projects.

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How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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The live-action remake of Pinocchio is expected to be released in 2022, starring Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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If you thought the recent Marvel content hasn’t quite hit storytelling finesse in the way that the studio did for many years, wait till you see its parent company, Disney’s latest film, Pinocchio.

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If you thought the recent Marvel content hasn’t quite hit storytelling finesse in the way that the studio did for many years, wait till you see its parent company, Disney’s latest film, Pinocchio. The studio giant has taken one of its iconic properties and somehow sucked out all charm from it, despite roping in one of the best actors of this century.

The story of Robert Zemeckis’s latest iteration of this classic sticks to the old, familiar story with few changes—and that’s perhaps the biggest disappointment of all. Adaptations offer avenues for reinvention and reimagination, and yet, Zemeckis passes on the opportunity. Sadly, the makers are content with playing things safe in a bid to replicate the charms of the 1940 original animated musical fantasy of the same name.

Problems range from lackadaisical pacing to a lack of novelty. There are plenty of Disney references in this film, but unlike clever nods from former films, Pinocchio opts for the easy way by attributing each wooden cuckoo clock adorning the house of Geppetto (Tom Hanks), to a Disney film theme. So, you see references to Toy Story, Donald Duck, Dumbo, Lion King… you name it.

The film follows in the long list of Disney’s recent tryst with live-action adaptations of previous hit animated films, including Aladdin (2019), The Lion King (2019), Lady and the Tramp (2019) and Mulan (2020). None of them succeeded in working the old Disney magic, and yet, Pinocchio hits new lows by being as soulless and wooden as the toy at the heart of it all.

The only positive, perhaps, is the voice-acting by Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the wisecracking anthropomorphic Jiminy Cricket. As the film’s narrator, Jiminy delivers some funny lines that keep you invested, including calling ‘hell’, “H, E, and double hockey sticks!” Also, the film, despite having a mix of real-life and animated characters, feels impressively realistic, thanks to some admirable VFX work, which comes as no surprise, given that the film is made by the director of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Speaking of Zemeckis, rather curiously, his collaborations with Hanks have either been cult classics like Forrest Gump and Cast Away or middling films like Finch and The Polar Express. Pinocchio, unfortunately, is another addition to the latter.

Fans of this classic may have some hope though, given that Guillermo del Toro’s stop-motion animated Pinocchio is set for release later this year. But as for Disney’s Pinocchio, we must declare it as deadwood or risk our noses growing.

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Genre: Animation
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
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[Ming Pao News] In recent years, Disney has made adaptations of classic animations such as “Beauty and the Beast ” and“ Aladdin ” into live-action movies. On the 8th of this month, it first launched “Pinocchio ” through Disney +, and then“ The Little Mermaid ” and “Snow White ”. There's come.
The problem is, the new version of "Puppet Story" word-of-mouth encounter with SATELLO, the film review website "Rotten Tomatoes" scored only 27%, which will cause box office pressure on the latter?
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The live-action version of "Puppet Story" is based on the 1940 Disney animated film of the same name, and is written and directed by "Forrest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis. It also follows the "Arctic Express" after 18 years of cooperation with the golden statue of actor Tom Hanks. Children's Friendship.
The front and back of the stage are strong, the story is also loyal to the original, it is difficult to imagine that the film critics do not sell accounts, in the end, where is the problem?
The new film tells the story of the old carpenter Gabe (Thomas) in order to make up for the pain of the loss of his son, so he creates the small puppet Pinocchio (Benjamin Iwan Answorth voice) as a companion, and makes a wish to the meteor, hoping that he will become a "love substitute".
Although the puppet is small, but has a huge curiosity, one day away from home to explore the world, the result is never returned, Gabbit is not found, both worried and sad, showing selfless fatherly love; Pinocchio, eager to become a real boy, finally defeated the bad guy, and launched a brave, sincere and selfless precious life.
A black singer dressed as a blue fairy.
The biggest difference between the film and the animation is that after Pinocchio passes the human test of the Blue Fairy, the puppet does not eventually become human, relying only on the voice of Joseph Gordon-Levitt in "Snowden Storm" to play the voice of the cricket Jimmy Murray: "Pinocchio is as real as any real boy." "White Boy".
The problem is that the ending has been changed, but it has not brought too much surprise to the story, nor has it improved its strength, but it has made people feel that it is “changing for the sake of change ”.
In addition to the classic reinvention of "Puppet Story", while keeping up with the pace of the times, the film is played by Cynthia Erivo, a black actress and Grammy Award-winning singer from "Thieves' Eye Hotel", which makes the new film unsold, has caused "political correctness" controversy, plus supporting actors such as village school teachers fully cooperate with "colored people", or it is the new film. The main reason for the fall.
And see if the new animated version of “Puppet Story ”, remake of“ Forgotten Water ” by Guillermo del Toro and released on Netflix in December, will repeat the mistake.
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Like traditional Disney animations like “The Lion King, ”“ Puppet Story ” is a touching story about the young protagonist ’ s search for himself as he grows up, and it may still be inspiring for younger audiences.
As for adult fans, you can aim for the new special, in which Pinocchio is made of computer CG, and the voice of “Sleepers ” child star Benjamin Evan Ainsworth brings to life the action, expression, and dialogue.
From a technical point of view, it may be better than "Beauty and the Beast", which is worthy of praise.
On the other hand, "Puppet Story" is presented in the form of a musical, and there are many songs in the play, including the theme song "When You Wish Upon The Star", which is the theme song of the animated classic "When You Wish Upon The Star".
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Disney has been the first brand of American animation, bringing many beautiful memories to children around the world, including the early years of "Snow White", "101 loyal dogs", as well as described as the "Renaissance" period of "Beauty and the Beast", "Aladdin" and so on.
However, the recent Disney animation or live-action film, there is a big problem: each time in the casting and plot direction of the controversy, many people complain that too much "political correctness", or to put some ideas into the story arrangement, character layout and other basic details are put aside, turned into an alternative "educational film".
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Recently, the director of "Little Mermaid", "Aladdin", "Hercules", "Treasure Island", "Ocean Strange" and other famous Disney animation director John Musk admitted at the seminar on animation and special effects, video games: "I think they should carry out a part of the course correction, put the concept of the secondary, the entertainment of the film, the story and whether the characters attract people should be more important." "
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John ’ s past Disney animations also included “The Princess and the Frog, ” the first black princess to be the main character. Even so, he said the film was not built to promote an“ awakening culture, ” although he could understand the criticism.
As for the past few years, Disney has become more and more frequent remakes of old animations into live-action versions, he believes that the film companies are always looking at how to reduce the risk, and when they see that the audience likes something, they are thinking, is there a way to change the appearance and sell it to them again, or even do it better than the last time?
Just a few Disney classic animation remakes, audience word-of-mouth or film ratings are not as good as the original animation, based on their own history, John Musk did not take last year caused a lot of controversy of the live-action version of "Little Mermaid" to open: "They do not ink on the story of the father and daughter, that is the core of the whole movie, and that crab, you can see the real animal in the zoo, They all have a much richer expression than the ones in the movies, and so does the Lion King."
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The original Snow White director’s son has slammed the upcoming Disney remake as “insulting” and a “disgrace.”

Disney has recently recreated several of its classic films into live-action adaptations. Past examples include The Little Mermaid, Dumbo, and Pinocchio. However, these recreations have generated backlash for various reasons.

For example, Halle Bailey’s role as Ariel wasn’t universally agreed upon. This is due to haters complaining that the princess should have been white like in the 1989 animated movie.

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Now, the upcoming remake of Disney’s Snow White starring Rachel Zegler has been under fire for its controversial portrayal of the seven dwarves among other reasons. Here’s what the son of the original Snow White director had to say about the film.

Son of Snow White director criticizes upcoming Disney remake

In an interview with The Telegraph, David Hand, who worked as a Disney designer in the 1990s, admitted his negative feelings toward the Snow White remake. Hand’s father, also named David, served as one of the directors of the 1937 film.

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“It’s a whole different concept and I just totally disagree with it, and I know my dad and Walt would also very much disagree with it,” 91-year-old Hand said. He continued by calling the movie a “disgrace” and discussed Disney’s “radical thoughts.”

“They’re making up new woke things and I’m just not into any of that. I find it quite frankly a bit insulting [what] they may have done with some of these classic films,” Hand remarked. “There’s no respect for what Disney did and what my dad did. … I think Walt and he would be turning in their graves.”

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The Snow White remake has finished filming and is scheduled to premiere on March 22, 2024. Other Disney live-action projects in the works include Lilo & Stitch, Moana, and Mufasa: The Lion King.

You can find out more about Zegler’s Snow White controversy here.

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The Disney live-action remake mentioned in the document is Beauty and the Beast, released in 2017.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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Disney's New Production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Have Australian Premiere at Capitol Theatre in June 2023

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Disney Theatrical Productions Australia presents a glorious new production of Beauty and the Beast, which will have its premiere Australian season in Sydney from June 2023 at the Capitol Theatre.

With spectacular new sets, costume designs and state-of-the-art technology fused with this beloved, classic story, the timeless romance of Belle and her Beast will be brought to life on stage by an Australian cast performing with all the spectacle and grandeur that audiences expect from a Disney production. The creative team from the original, ground-breaking Broadway musical have returned to reimagine this classic tale. Olivier Award nominee Matt West directs and choreographs, leading a team that includes original composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, scenic designer Stan Meyer, costume designer Ann Hould-Ward and lighting designer Natasha Katz. The team collectively received five Tony® nominations and a win for Hould-Ward's costume design, when Disney first debuted Beauty and the Beast on Broadway 28 years ago.

President & Producer, Disney Theatrical Productions, Thomas Schumacher said, "We are thrilled to return to Australia with Beauty and the Beast as re-imagined by members of the brilliant original creative team. This beloved show - and Belle herself - are somehow as contemporary today as when the film premiered in 1991; even more meaningful to those who first discovered them decades ago and to an entirely new generation. Each time we've returned to Australia over the last quarter century we see audiences grow larger and more appreciative and the deep pool of extraordinary home-grown musical theatre talent grow even deeper. We cannot wait to come back."

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said, "Sydney is the nation's home of world-class theatre and we expect this production will draw more than 400,000 musical lovers to the Harbour City during its Australian premiere season. Bringing blockbuster musicals like Beauty and the Beast to Sydney first is key to turbocharging the NSW visitor economy. This production will generate millions in visitor expenditure, create jobs and position Sydney as the cultural events capital of the Asia Pacific."

NSW Minister for Tourism and Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said "Disney's Beauty and The Beast is an international sensation that has played to more than 35 million people in 13 countries. Sydney is a city of the stage and this reimagining of one of the world's most beloved musicals will dazzle devotees of the original production, while also captivating a new generation of fans."

Kylie Watson-Wheeler, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company in Australia and New Zealand said, "The Walt Disney Company is thrilled that this new locally produced musical will debut at Sydney's iconic Capitol Theatre next year. Beauty and the Beast is a much-loved classic that will fill the hearts of a new generation.

"We're delighted that Thomas Schumacher will be here with us once again to work hand in hand with our Australian team of performers, musicians, creatives, technicians, and management team at Disney Theatrical Productions. Staging this glorious production will make an important contribution to the return of a vibrant and thriving live entertainment scene in Sydney and we thank the NSW Government and Destination NSW for their support."

Based on the 1991 film - the first animated feature ever nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture - Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway in April 1994 and garnered nine Tony nominations and one win. It played for more than 13 years on Broadway (before closing in 2007) and remains to this day - 28 years after it opened - one of the top 10 longest running shows in Broadway history. The 2017 live-action retelling of the animated classic starring Emma Watson quickly became the highest grossing live action film musical of all time, a record beaten only by The Lion King live-action release in 2019.

The original Australian production of Beauty and the Beast opened in Melbourne at the Princess Theatre in 1995 starring Rachel Beck in the role of Belle, a young Hugh Jackman as Gaston, and the late Bert Newton as Cogsworth. The production played for over two years across Melbourne and Sydney and won the 1996 ARIA Award for Best Australian Soundtrack/Cast/Show Release.

The structure and tone of the story and score - as conceived for the 1991 film by its executive producer and lyricist Howard Ashman with a continued evolution for the Broadway adaptation three years later - made Disney history. Only once before - in Menken and Ashman's previous film musical The Little Mermaid - had a Disney film been structured like a stage musical where the songs are integral to plot and characterisation rather than only ornamental or digressions. This Menken/Ashman innovation is credited with the 1990's Disney animation renaissance that went on to create such film classics as Aladdin, The Lion King and Hunchback of Notre Dame and helped re-introduce the book musical form to popular culture.

This new stage production of Beauty retains the lush period sound of the Oscar-winning and Tony® award nominated score - which brought classics including Be Our Guest and Beauty and the Beast, as well as Change in Me, added to the musical production in 1998 and retained thereafter. New dance arrangements by David Chase, have allowed original choreographer Matt West to re-visit his work. Longtime Menken collaborators Michael Kosarin and Danny Troob are musical supervisor/vocal arranger and orchestrator, respectively.

Completing the design team, Tony® award winner John Shivers is sound designer, Darryl Maloney is the video and projections designer, and David H. Lawrence is hair designer. Jim Steinmeyer is the illusions designer, as he was on the original 1994 production.

Beauty and the Beast will be produced in Australia by The Walt Disney Company and Disney Theatrical Productions, under the supervision of Thomas Schumacher.

The Australian premiere of Disney's Beauty and the Beast is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.

To join the waitlist for tickets please visit www.beautyandthebeastmusical.com.au

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By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

The Disney live-action remake mentioned in the document is Beauty and the Beast, a remake of the classic Disney cartoon filmed in 1991.

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“Cinderella ” and others: the main remakes of recent years
Warner Bros. plans to make a remake of the movie “The Bodyguard ”.
The 1992 film with and in the lead roles was a success at the box office, and the music for it became the best-selling soundtrack in the history of the film, and this record has not been broken so far.
Details about the new film are still few, it is known that his script is written by the famous playwright Matthew Lopez.
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Cinderella (2015, directed by Kenneth Branagh)
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A remake of a classic Disney cartoon from 1950.
The action takes place in a traditional fairy-tale entourage, but the characters have become more like real people, rather than characters in a children's book.
With the magic and magic of love, the emphasis is shifted to people and the reasons for their decisions.
The film was nominated for an Oscar for the best costumes.
The Jungle Book (2016, directed by John Favreau)
A remake of the 1967 Disney cartoon of the same name.
It is stated as a game with elements of animation, but in fact there are at least living heroes there, mainly realistically drawn, but still fake animals on the screen.
If Disney has all the male characters, then women appeared in the film among them, for example, Kaa voiced a python.
The film has many visual quotes from the cartoon, but some scenes, for example, the battle with Sherkhan, are shown much tougher, critics noted that they can scare not only children, but also adults.
The tone of history has also changed.
Mowgli does not seek people, but wants to help the inhabitants of the jungle, and in the end does not leave, but remains.
The film won an Oscar and the British Academy Award for Visual Effects.
In 2022, the premiere of the second part of the picture is scheduled.
It (2017, directed by Andy Muschetti)
The second book of the same name.
The first, television, was shot in 1990 by Tommy Lee Wallace and won several Emmy Awards.
The new film set a box office record among horror films with an age rating of R. Its only award was the award for the best trailer, but critics took the film very well, it did not receive any sharply negative reviews.
Two years later, the second part of the picture came out, but it went almost unnoticed.
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A remake of the classic Disney cartoon, filmed in 1991.
There are some notable differences in the story.
In particular, the writers explained why the villagers do not know about the monster castle, which is only an hour walk, and the main character Belle made more independent.
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The picture was nominated for seven Oscars, as a result, received one for best song.
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How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

The Disney live-action remake mentioned in the document is "Beauty and the Beast".

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How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

The live-action remake of Disney's Hercules is being produced by the Russo brothers, with Guy Ritchie as the director.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

The live-action remake of Disney's Hercules is being produced by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, who have a strong emotional connection to the original movie.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

"Some Disney live-action remakes, such as the 2023 version of 'The Little Mermaid', have generated backlash due to poor storytelling and lack of character development."

According to John Musker, what should Disney prioritize in its remakes?

What approach makes Disney's classics successful according to John Musker?

Immersing audiences in story-driven worlds rather than pushing preconceived ideas.

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

"Disney live-action remakes such as The Little Mermaid, Dumbo, Pinocchio, and Snow White have generated backlash due to various reasons, including casting choices and changes to the original stories and characters."

What controversy did Disney's The Little Mermaid spark globally?

Debate over both Ariel's casting and racial representation.

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

The live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has generated backlash due to the casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel, with some people objecting to her skin color being different from the original character.

What controversy did Disney's The Little Mermaid spark globally?

Debate over both Ariel's casting and racial representation.

The live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid' has sparked controversy over its storyline due to Disney's pursuit of 'political correctness' and ignoring the story itself and the depth of the role.

According to John Musker, what should Disney prioritize in its remakes?

What approach makes Disney's classics successful according to John Musker?

Immersing audiences in story-driven worlds rather than pushing preconceived ideas.

The 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid sparked controversy over its storyline, particularly with regards to the character of Eric and his worthiness of Ariel's love.

"The 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has made changes to the original story, potentially sparking controversy among fans."

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

Disney's live action remakes are driven by nostalgia, with the company transforming classic animations into live-action movies featuring big Hollywood stars, leading to financial profits.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

How successful was the 2019 live-action version of The Lion King?

Worldwide revenues exceeded one billion dollars

What motivates Disney to keep producing live-action remakes despite mixed reviews?

"Disney's live-action remakes, such as Dumbo and Aladdin, are driven by nostalgia for the original stories, with the company adapting timeless classics to appeal to modern audiences while maintaining the emotional core of the originals."

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

"Disney's live-action remakes are driven by nostalgia, timeless stories, and financial potential, with recent successes like Cruella and Pinocchio showcasing the company's ability to adapt classic tales for modern audiences."

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

What motivates Disney to keep producing live-action remakes despite mixed reviews?

"Disney's live-action remakes, such as the upcoming Peter Pan & Wendy, are driven by nostalgia and the timeless appeal of classic stories, with the company aiming to balance authenticity and relevance in their adaptations."

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

The live-action remake of Pinocchio preserves the original's relevance and timeless story, presenting it with modern visuals and performances.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

The live-action remake of Pinocchio preserves the traditional storyline of the original, but this is seen as a disappointment due to the lack of reinvention or reimagination.

The live-action Pinocchio remake preserves the core story and themes of the original, including the puppet's desire to become a real boy and the selfless love of his creator.

The live-action remake of Pinocchio remains largely faithful to the original story, with minimal changes, which has been met with disappointment due to its lack of novelty and creativity.

The live-action remake of Pinocchio features changes to the original story, including a diverse cast and a modified ending, aiming to balance authenticity and relevance for modern audiences.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

"The live-action Disney remake that features Asian American representation is Mulan (2020)."

The live-action Disney remake featuring Asian American representation is Mulan (2020).

The live-action Disney remake 'Mulan' features Asian American representation, with Chinese superstar Liu Yifei playing the lead role.

"The live-action Disney remake featuring Asian American representation is Mulan (2020)."

The live-action Disney remake that features Asian American representation is Mulan (2020).

"Disney's live-action remakes have received criticism for prioritizing 'political correctness' over story and character depth, resulting in a mixed audience reception."

What approach makes Disney's classics successful according to John Musker?

Immersing audiences in story-driven worlds rather than pushing preconceived ideas.

What controversy arose from Disney's casting and updates in The Adventures of Pinocchio?

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

"Recent Disney live-action remakes have been received poorly by audiences, with most remakes having a bad reputation, except for Aladdin. The remakes have been criticized for not focusing on key story elements and character development."

What approach makes Disney's classics successful according to John Musker?

Immersing audiences in story-driven worlds rather than pushing preconceived ideas.

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

Recent Disney live-action remakes have been controversial among audiences due to significant changes made to fit modern 'political correctness', resulting in a loss of the original story's essence and poor box office performance.

What controversy arose from Disney's casting and updates in The Adventures of Pinocchio?

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

The live-action remake of Pinocchio has been disappointing due to its lack of creativity and reliance on easy Disney references, suggesting that audiences may not be receptive to unoriginal adaptations of classic stories.

What approach makes Disney's classics successful according to John Musker?

Immersing audiences in story-driven worlds rather than pushing preconceived ideas.

What does Disney's reliance on sequels and spin-offs instead of new IP suggest about its creativity?

A stalling of the company's creative engine.

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

"Recent Disney live-action remakes, including Aladdin, The Lion King, and Pinocchio, have been received poorly by audiences, failing to recapture the magic of the original animated films."

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

The 2022 Pinocchio remake was poorly received, with critics describing it as a charmless adaptation of the original story.

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

The 2022 Pinocchio remake received negative reviews for its unoriginality and slow pacing, with the director missing the chance to reimagine the classic story.

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

The 2022 Pinocchio remake was poorly received, described as 'soulless and wooden', and failed to capture the magic of the original.

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

The 2022 live-action remake of Pinocchio was not well-received, with critics praising only the voice acting and visual effects.

The 2022 live-action remake of Pinocchio, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, received negative reviews with a 27% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

The live-action Pinocchio movie received negative reviews from critics, with one reviewer stating that Disney had removed all charm from the original story.

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

The live-action Pinocchio movie was criticized for its lack of originality and over-reliance on Disney references, resulting in a disappointing reception from critics.

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

The live-action Pinocchio movie was poorly received by critics, with one review describing it as 'soulless and wooden'.

The live-action Pinocchio movie was not well-received by critics, with some exceptions, and is considered a disappointing addition to the Disney live-action remakes.

The live-action Pinocchio movie received a low score of 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a negative reception from critics.

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

"Critics have given the Little Mermaid live-action remake a mixed review, praising some updates such as the addition of Queen Salina, but panning others like Eric's song 'Wild Uncharted Waters'."

What criticisms did the live-action Little Mermaid face from reviewers?

Adding redundant and uninteresting elements

The live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid" received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Halle Bailey's performance and the film's energetic production, but criticism for lacking artistic inspiration compared to the original.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars