Disney making live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid' - Page 2

*drgon78* · 08-17-2016, 01:12 PM

It really depends on who they get for Ariel and the rest of the cast because this one is one I will be very picky about.

*Krutch* · 08-17-2016, 01:26 PM

Modern Burton movies are awful. I mean, I guess Big Eyes was alright but boring.

*ranger_scout* · 06-13-2017, 03:03 PM

Alan Menken said that originally the film was supposed to happen before the live-action remake of Aladdin. However, since the producer Marc Platt and Menken's co-songwriter Lin Manuel Miranda are working on Mary Poppins Returns, he shifted focus to Aladdin.

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And up next is a live-action Little Mermaid?

But first is a live-action Aladdin, most people don’t know that. First there was a live-action Little Mermaid, but both the producer and my collaborator on that, Lin-Manuel Miranda, are working on Mary Poppins in London, so Aladdin has now jumped ahead of it and that’s what I’m in the thick of now.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/ne...s-hall-of-fame

*Utrommaniac* · 06-13-2017, 05:57 PM

I guess you could say Aladdin is...One Jump Ahead?

*ranger_scout* · 12-06-2017, 02:27 PM

Rob Marshall (Into the Woods & Mary Poppins Returns) is the top choice to direct the film. He'll have time over the holidays to make a decision.

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/new...little-mermaid

*Shark_Blade* · 12-06-2017, 04:30 PM

I've been thinking about this live action film a lot lately. Particularly after watching Justice League, there was a female guardian under the sea who interacted with Aquaman. Can't remember who she was but her red hair was flowing so beautifully in the water, I kept thinking that could be Ariel if done right.

*ProphetofGanja* · 12-06-2017, 04:50 PM

You mean Amber Heard as Mera?

*Shark_Blade* · 12-06-2017, 05:13 PM

Yeah that's her, I had to google it lol.

*NinjaPug* · 12-06-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger_scout

Rob Marshall (Into the Woods & Mary Poppins Returns) is the top choice to direct the film. He'll have time over the holidays to make a decision.

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/new...little-mermaid

Ugh. Stop giving Rob Marshall work.

*ranger_scout* · 12-06-2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaPug

Ugh. Stop giving Rob Marshall work.

Why? I thoroughly enjoyed Into the Woods and his 1999 version Annie was IMHO superior to the 1982 film. I really think it would be great if Meryl Streep played Ursula. Also, Lily James, who is playing the younger version of Streep's character in the sequel to Mamma Mia!, could portray Vanessa, Ursula's alter-ego.

*NinjaPug* · 12-07-2017, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ranger_scout

Why? I thoroughly enjoyed Into the Woods and his 1999 version Annie was IMHO superior to the 1982 film. I really think it would be great if Meryl Streep played Ursula. Also, Lily James, who is playing the younger version of Streep's character in the sequel to Mamma Mia!, could portray Vanessa, Ursula's alter-ego.

Most of my ire for Marshall comes from Into the Woods. I hate how he stages scenes (esp in ITW) and everything he directs just seems hollow to me. Feels like his directing style is simple and that he's just going through the motions and checking off the required boxes when framing scenes.

I think Chicago is his best work and he think he did a good job with that.

*ranger_scout* · 01-02-2018, 10:39 AM

It appears that Rob Marshall is set to direct the film.

https://screenrant.com/little-mermai...-rob-marshall/

*ranger_scout* · 04-08-2018, 09:19 PM

I was there yesterday when this was discussed. It really would be amazing if it really does happen!

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Originally Posted by FAN EXPO Dallas

Hot #FXD2018 scoop: according to @thejodibenson, may be making an appearance in the live action Little Mermaid!!

https://twitter.com/FANEXPODallas/st...69366625222661

*drgon78* · 04-09-2018, 08:20 AM

I am more worried they will screw this one up.

*Shark_Blade* · 04-09-2018, 05:42 PM

I’m more concerned on are they gonna keep the clamshell bras or are those gonna look awkward in real life?

*CyberCubed* · 04-09-2018, 06:12 PM

Also considering Ariel is 16 years old, I wonder if they can even get away with putting a clamshell bra on a real life teenager during the movie. Granted they usually have 20 year old actors play teenagers so the real life actress will be of age, but it'll still seem weird.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 04-09-2018, 06:52 PM

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Also considering Ariel is 16 years old, I wonder if they can even get away with putting a clamshell bra on a real life teenager during the movie. Granted they usually have 20 year old actors play teenagers so the real life actress will be of age, but it'll still seem weird.

Man, you're actually right. Times have changed from when a 16 year old getting married was acceptable, so I am definetly positive that Ariel's age will be changed in the reboot.

*CyberCubed* · 04-09-2018, 08:33 PM

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Man, you're actually right. Times have changed from when a 16 year old getting married was acceptable, so I am definetly positive that Ariel's age will be changed in the reboot.

LOL, even in 1989 a 16 year old running off to get married was a bit odd even if it is legal in many states in the U.S.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 04-09-2018, 09:06 PM

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LOL, even in 1989 a 16 year old running off to get married was a bit odd even if it is legal in many states in the U.S.

True, but atleast back then people wouldn't throw the sexism and misogny hammers around. Nowdays With articles like these, I fear what changes are gonna be made to the reboot

https://storify.com/jordygrewal/miso...little-mermaid

*CyberCubed* · 04-09-2018, 10:06 PM

Not to mention Ariel falls in love with Eric just based on his looks. I mean she's lucky he turned out to be such a nice guy and a hero, but for all she knew he could have been a pirate or a jerk or wife beater or something. I mean it's a kids movie after all, but the whole "love at first sight" doesn't really work in 2018.

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drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,406	It really depends on who they get for Ariel and the rest of the cast because this one is one I will be very picky about.

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Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,808	Modern Burton movies are awful. I mean, I guess Big Eyes was alright but boring.

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ranger_scout Foot Elite Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 3,776	Rob Marshall (*Into the Woods* & *Mary Poppins Returns*) is the top choice to direct the film. He'll have time over the holidays to make a decision. http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/new...little-mermaid

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Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I've been thinking about this live action film a lot lately. Particularly after watching Justice League, there was a female guardian under the sea who interacted with Aquaman. Can't remember who she was but her red hair was flowing so beautifully in the water, I kept thinking that could be Ariel if done right.

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Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Yeah that's her, I had to google it lol.

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ranger_scout Foot Elite Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 3,776	It appears that Rob Marshall is set to direct the film. https://screenrant.com/little-mermai...-rob-marshall/

04-09-2018, 08:20 AM	#34
drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,406	I am more worried they will screw this one up.

04-09-2018, 05:42 PM	#35
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I’m more concerned on are they gonna keep the clamshell bras or are those gonna look awkward in real life?

04-09-2018, 06:12 PM	#36
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,880	Also considering Ariel is 16 years old, I wonder if they can even get away with putting a clamshell bra on a real life teenager during the movie. Granted they usually have 20 year old actors play teenagers so the real life actress will be of age, but it'll still seem weird.

04-09-2018, 10:06 PM	#40
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,880	Not to mention Ariel falls in love with Eric just based on his looks. I mean she's lucky he turned out to be such a nice guy and a hero, but for all she knew he could have been a pirate or a jerk or wife beater or something. I mean it's a kids movie after all, but the whole "love at first sight" doesn't really work in 2018.