Tag Archives: Rob Marshall

Comparing The Little Mermaid Live-Action and Animated Versions

With trepidation, I ventured out with my two daughters to watch Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid this weekend and was pleasantly surprised. I say trepidation because most of the Mouse House’s remakes have offered little to no value outside of a few stylistic flourishes and unnecessary changes to the overarching narrative. Thankfully, The… Read More »

The Little Mermaid Director Reveals Disney CEO’s Reaction to Halle Bailey’s Ariel

Halle Bailey is set to become the next major star for Disney as Ariel in the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. When director Rob Marshall first heard Bailey sing, he brought her in to screen test for Ariel. However, The Little Mermaid director revealed how Disney CEO Bob Iger’s reaction to Bailey’s Ariel proved… Read More »