The Little Mermaid Articles and News Stories


René Auberjonois – Voice of Chef Louis in ‘The Little Mermaid’ – Passes Away at 79

René Auberjonois, a beloved TV and film actor, died at his home in Los Angeles on December 8, 2019, due to metastatic lung cancer. He was 79. Rene Auberjonois a true gentleman & passionate artist passed onto the next understanding & we will miss him so much. I was honored to have worked with him René Auberjonois – Voice of Chef Louis in ‘The Little Mermaid’ – Passes Away at 79

“The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!” Coming to ABC this Fall

The 30th anniversary of The Little Mermaid will be celebrated on the small screen this fall as The Wonderful World of Disney and ABC present a live musical production that will utilize elements of both the 1989 animated classic and the Broadway musical version and combine them with a live cast. Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the “The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!” Coming to ABC this Fall

New 30th Anniversary ‘The Little Mermaid’ Merchandise – PHOTOS

On November 17, the classic animated film The Little Mermaid turns 30 years old. To celebrate the film’s anniversary Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort merchandise locations have released several new items inspired by the film. The Ariel-inspired Minnie Mouse headband, seen above, retails for $27.99 plus tax. The typical Minnie ears were replaced with New 30th Anniversary ‘The Little Mermaid’ Merchandise – PHOTOS

Disney’s Freeform Issues Statement to ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ Regarding Halle Bailey

Disney announced on Thursday that they’d chosen Halle Bailey to portray Ariel in their upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Since the announcement, there has been a huge outcry online with upset folks claiming that an African American actress was not a good choice. The backlash was so intense that the hashtag #NotMyAriel was Disney’s Freeform Issues Statement to ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ Regarding Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey to Portray Ariel in Live-Action Production of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’

Halle Bailey, cast member of Freeform’s Grown-ish and the R&B group Chloe x Halle, has been announced as a member of Disney’s upcoming live-action retelling of The Little Mermaid. Bailey will portray Ariel, and will be singing iconic songs that we all know and love from the animated feature, as well as new additions from Halle Bailey to Portray Ariel in Live-Action Production of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’

D23 Expo Announces Experiences From Disney and Pixar Animation Studios

Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have announced several new panels and experiences happening at the D23 Expo this fall. At the previously announced Walt Disney Studios presentation happening August 24th at 10:00am, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee and Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter will share D23 Expo Announces Experiences From Disney and Pixar Animation Studios