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

*ranger_scout* · 08-16-2016, 02:48 PM

Since Disney live-action remakes have been a huge hit, this was bound to happen at some point. Back in May 2016, it was reported that Disney was considering making a live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

http://deadline.com/2016/05/disney-m...on-1201762354/

Today, it was announced that the film's original composer Alan Menken would be teaming up with Lin-Manual Miranda (Moana, Hamilton) to write songs for the film. Miranda will also be producing the film alongside Marc Platt (Into the Woods, Mary Poppins Returns).

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/16...da-alan-menken

I'm anxious to see the underwater special effects. Plus, I think Jodi Benson should play Queen Athena, Ariel's mother from the 2008 prequel.

*AT-Man* · 08-16-2016, 03:09 PM

Friggin' finally!

*plastroncafe* · 08-16-2016, 03:15 PM

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Disney is moving forward expansively with its live-action slate in general. In April it dated a number of films in addition to Alice Through the Looking Glass (May 27), Beauty And The Beast (March 17, 2017), as well as this summer’s Pete’s Dragon (August 12). The slate includes Cruella with Emma Stone set for the title role and Kelly Marcel writing; A Wrinkle In Time with Ava DuVernay attached to direct and Jennifer Lee writing; Jungle Cruise with Dwayne Johnson set to star and John Requa and Glenn Ficarra writing; Dumbo with director Tim Burton and writer Ehren Kruger; and a sequel to Mary Poppins with director Rob Marshall, starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

- fta

Woah.

~~Commenter 42~~ · 08-16-2016, 03:49 PM

Tim Burtons Dumbo?

**** off!!!!!!!!!

Burtons movies:

then some weird hair...

Helena Bonham Carter,

You know the rest.

Just let him make his Edgar Allan Poe biopic already. It's all he wants.

*plastroncafe* · 08-16-2016, 03:53 PM

But think of how awesome Burton's "Pink Elephants" will look.

~~Commenter 42~~ · 08-16-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

But think of how awesome Burton's "Pink Elephants" will look.

Played by Johnny Dep?

Do not want!!!!

*Andrew NDB* · 08-16-2016, 03:55 PM

About the only thing of interest to me with Burton's name attached to it over the past few years has been Beetlejuice II. But now it doesn't seem like that's happening.

*ProactiveMan* · 08-17-2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Commenter 42

Tim Burtons Dumbo?

**** off!!!!!!!!!

Burtons movies:

https://thatwoman.files.wordpress.co...-and-white.gif

then some weird hair...

Helena Bonham Carter,

You know the rest.

Just let him make his Edgar Allan Poe biopic already. It's all he wants.

I think HBC has gone the way of Lisa Marie.

*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.

*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

Quote:

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

08-16-2016, 02:48 PM	#1
ranger_scout Foot Elite Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 3,776	Disney’s live-action 'The Little Mermaid' Since Disney live-action remakes have been a huge hit, this was bound to happen at some point. Back in May 2016, it was reported that Disney was considering making a live-action remake of *The Little Mermaid. http://deadline.com/2016/05/disney-m...on-1201762354/ Today, it was announced that the film's original composer Alan Menken would be teaming up with Lin-Manual Miranda (Moana, Hamilton) to write songs for the film. Miranda will also be producing the film alongside Marc Platt (Into the Woods, Mary Poppins Returns). http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/16...da-alan-menken I'm anxious to see the underwater special effects. Plus, I think Jodi Benson should play Queen Athena, Ariel's mother from the 2008 prequel. Last edited by ranger_scout; 03-01-2021 at 03:57 PM. Reason: Shortening title of thread.*

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~~Commenter 42~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3,954	Tim Burtons Dumbo? **** off!!!!!!!!! Burtons movies: then some weird hair... Helena Bonham Carter, You know the rest. Just let him make his Edgar Allan Poe biopic already. It's all he wants.

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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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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

12-06-2017, 04:30 PM	#13
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.

12-06-2017, 05:13 PM	#15
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/