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Aronsky, Rory (September 23, 2008). "The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (DVD)". Film Threat. Archived from the original on September 24, 2012 . Retrieved February 24, 2011. The Little Mermaid,” visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar-winning animated musical classic, opens exclusively in theaters nationwide May 26, 2023. “The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy. Due to the success of the 1989 film, a series of music albums were released as part of Disney's The Little Mermaid franchise and featuring Jodi Benson singing in-character as Ariel. Among these albums are:

Ariel has received mixed reception from critics. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times praised the character, writing that "Ariel is a fully realized female character who thinks and acts independently, even rebelliously, instead of hanging around passively while the fates decide her destiny." [58] James Bernardelli of Reelviews wrote that Ariel can be viewed as a template for future Disney heroes and heroines. He also praised Jodi Benson's vocal performance for the character. [59] In an article for Empire, Levi Buchanan stated that Ariel is "powerful and self-reliant." [60] Janet Maslin of The New York Times complimented Ariel, stating that "teenagers will appreciate the story's rebellious heroine" and went on to praise Ariel's wit. [61] Josh Tyler of Cinema Blend wrote favorably about Ariel, although he believed that the character was eroticized, stating "The scene where Ursula rips out her throat and gives her extremely naked parts below the waist is almost titillating, though I'm sure to little kids it seems entirely innocent." [62] Similarly, reviewer John Puccio said that "Ariel is perhaps the sexiest-looking animated character the Disney artists have ever drawn." [63] In his review of Ariel's Beginning, James Plath of DVD Town wrote, "For little girls, Ariel is one of the most beloved of Disney princesses, and she holds a warm place in the hearts of parents as well." [64] Rory Aronsky of Film Threat praised Jodi Benson's vocal performance in Ariel's Beginning, writing that "Benson adds more to the appeal of Ariel for older fans, and younger girls just learning about her, as well as generations not born yet who will undoubtedly become attached to her, ensuring the continued existence of the franchise." [65] Kroll, Justin (July 3, 2019). "Disney's Live-Action 'Little Mermaid' Casts Halle Bailey as Ariel". Variety . Retrieved July 3, 2019. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this. [5] Ariel also makes a cameo appearance in the Roger Rabbit short Roller Coaster Rabbit on a sideshow poster at the carnival. Julianne Moore and Michael Phelps Annie Leibovitz Disney Dream Portrait". LaughingPlace.com. April 25, 2008. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016 . Retrieved October 12, 2016.

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In May 2016, Deadline Hollywood reported that Disney was in early development for a live-action adaptation of the film. [54] In 2019, Halle Bailey was cast in the starring role as Ariel. [55] The film was released on May 26, 2023. [56] Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest [ edit ] a b Lazaroff, Tovah (2010-01-29). "PM: Ariel is the 'capital of Samaria' ". The Jerusalem Post . Retrieved 16 October 2010. Kit, Borys (September 10, 2021). "Disney's Live-Action 'The Little Mermaid' to Open on Memorial Day Weekend in 2023". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved September 19, 2021. Be sure to see “The Little Mermaid” only in theaters May 26, 2023! RELATED ARTICLE: 10 Ways to Survive a Crowded Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Of all the Disney animated heroines, who was the most alluring?". Internet Movie Database. November 20, 2000. Archived from the original on April 5, 2015 . Retrieved December 27, 2009. She experiences a lot of firsts, as someone with legs for the first time," Miranda said. "We got to lean into all of that musically."Years later, after discovering an underground music club, Ariel rather than exposing the club, expressed happiness in hearing music as it gave her fond memories of her mother. When the club is exposed and the band is sent to jail, Ariel confronts her father and angrily states that her mother wouldn't want music forbidden. Main article: The Little Mermaid (1989 film) For the 1989 film, many of Ariel's mannerisms were copied from Sherri Stoner's live-action performance as the character [19] Ariel is a mermaid princess and the youngest daughter of King Triton, ruler of the merpeople. She is fascinated with the human world despite never having seen it, as Triton forbid all merfolk from going to the surface after Ariel's mother was killed by a human. Ariel collects human objects with the support of her best friend, Flounder, a sergeant major, and Scuttle, a Northern gannet. The Genesis game features Ariel or Triton on a quest to save the transformed Atlanteans from Ursula's spell. This game most likely takes place before Ariel saved Eric from drowning.