Composer Alan Menken confirms some of the original song lyrics will be modified for the new live-action adaptation. ( Source: Deadline)

Rob Marshall has become the leading contender to direct the live-action version of The Little Mermaid. ( Source: Collider) Nevertheless, it’s ironic that this somewhat problematic, admittedly sanitized fairy tale may be the most in touch with the story’s queer roots, with some even likening it to a trans allegory. For this on-screen introduction to the Andersen fairy tale of a mermaid giving up her voice for her prince, there was some heavy queer involvement behind the scenes in Princess Ariel (Jodi Benson) and Prince Eric’s (Christopher Daniel Barnes) love story. The movie’s villain, Ursula, was famously inspired by drag queen Divine, and there’s also the fact that Ariel must hide her interests in a kind of closet from her intolerant father, Triton (Kenneth Mars). Jane Goldman and David Magee are the screenwriters for the film. Goldman’s previous writing credits include the original Kingsman film and its sequel with frequent collaborator Matthew Vaughn. Magee’s previous works include earning Academy Award nominations for writing with 2004’s Finding Neverland and Life of Pi in 2012.But the heart of the film lies in its emphasis on the history of artistic resistance to fascism, and the redemptive power of not only love but imagination in the face of an isolating modern world. And apparently Parisians rival New Yorkers in their ability to completely disregard a mermaid tail when they see it. Jonah Hauer-King ultimately secured the part of Prince Eric in the upcoming The Little Mermaid. ( Source: Hollywood Reporter)

Disney has confirmed that the highly anticipated live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is indeed in progress. Lin-Manuel Miranda is involved in the project as a producer and is also responsible for the music production. ( Source: Entertainment Weekly) Disney officially confirms all productions that were either paused or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resumed filming including The Little Mermaid. ( Source: ScreenRant) A new featurette released featuring cast and crew interviews describing their excitement for the film. ( Source: Collider) Writer-director John Sayles dives into author Rosalie K. Fry’s 1957 novel “Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry” in this understated exploration of selkies, creatures of Celtic and Norse mythology described as transformed seals who can shed their skin to appear human on land. When 12-year-old Fiona Coneelly (Jeni Courtney) moves to an isolated fishing village to stay with her grandparents, she grows convinced her long lost baby brother is living along the shoreline. The fanciful-yet-simple adventure has an almost meditative quality, guided by the knowing hand of the mind behind “Matewan.”Radical is likely the last thing that comes to mind for Disney’s interpretation of the classic fairy tale, but all the focus on how Ariel gives up her voice for a man doesn’t change that Eric was the mere catalyst for Ariel’s resolve to take the first step to change her body to match who she knows she is on the inside. And of course, by the end, Ariel gets to have her kelp and eat it too. Harry Styles was initially engaged in preliminary discussions to play the character of Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid. However, he ultimately decided not to sign on to the project and negotiations between him and the studio came to a halt. ( Source: Collider) While Golden mostly views humans as a source of food and fun, Silver is the tragic romantic who falls in love with a human, surgically replacing her tail with legs and losing her voice as a result. A deeply feminist gothic tale that also finds grim humor in objectification, director Agnieszka Smoczynska makes having — and doing — it all look easy… on-screen, at least.

Lin-Manuel Miranda composes original songs that appear alongside the originals in the live-action Disney production The Master Suite comes with a King bed and a private ensuite bathroom featuring a large jacuzzi tub and separate walk-in shower finished with the natural stones, granite, and travertine. Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid” is a fountain of ’40s charm, starring William Powell as Arthur Peabody and Ann Blyth as his maritime mistress, whom Arthur calls Lenore. Although Arthur is married to the kind Polly Peabody (Irene Hervey), he’s troubled by the malaise of his marriage. After he hooks Lenore and hides her in a pond, Arthur slips into a comedy of errors oozing with ridiculousness and romance. Andrea King, Clinton Sundberg, Art Smith, and more round out the cast.

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