The Little Mermaid
Pandora Has Launched a Little Mermaid Collection — Here’s How to Make It Part of Your World
All the hype around the upcoming live-action remake of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" is almost at its crescendo. The film was announced back in 2016, and will finally be hitting cinemas on 26 May. There's been plenty of buzz building around the movie's launch, with cast members Halle Bailey (who plays Ariel in the film), and Simone Ashley (who plays her little sister, Indira) serving us some seriously TikTok-worthy mermaidcore looks on the red carpet at "The Little Mermaid" premieres. But before we dive under the sea to enjoy the new film in all its glory, you're going to want to take a moment for the Pandora x Disney Little Mermaid collection. The coveted jewellery brand, known for its adorable charms, has launched a range that will serve your mermaidcore dreams. Inspired by key character...
Simone Ashley’s Nude Cutout Dress Was a Sultry Nod to “The Little Mermaid” Theme
The premiere for the live-action movie "The Little Mermaid" hit London on 15 May, and if there was one fashion trend to hit the aptly-coloured blue carpet, it was "under-the-sea chic". And "Bridgerton" star Simone Ashley, who plays Indira in the film as one of Ariel's sisters, served a subtly sexy take on the theme. Styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray, the 28-year-old stood out in a nude cutout dress at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. The actor rocked the floor-length Victoria Beckham gown, which featured a keyhole cutout at the chest and entire wavy mesh panels down either side. The netted details were made even more striking by the seaweed-style streams of fabric at the bottom of the dress, which was a stylish nod to the theme. Ashley, who recently soft-launched her relationship with Tino K...
Simone Ashley’s Barbiecore Minidress Has a Plunging Lace Neckline
There's nothing we love more than a film mashup, and it appears that Simone Ashley got the memo. The actor stepped out at the LA premiere of live-action film, "The Little Mermaid" rocking the Barbiecore trend, inspired by the soon-to-be-released "Barbie" movie. Ashley wowed on the aptly ocean-coloured carpet in a fuschia pink micro minidress with dramatic train by Atelier Versace, and commanded attention amongst the tonal sea of blue-green looks. Styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray, the "Bridgerton" star's ensemble was seriously striking. Not only is the bright Barbie pink set to be the colour of the summer with the upcoming Greta Gerwig release, but her dress silhouette made for a show-stopping style moment. The micro minidress was corseted at the top and featured off-the-shoulder straps, whi...
The Little Mermaid Teaser Offers First Look at Halle Bailey as Ariel: Watch
Disney has revealed the first teaser trailer for its upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid from director Rob Marshall. The 90-second teaser offers our first glimpse at Halle Bailey as Ariel, who briefly sings “Part of the World.” The clip premiered at D23 on Friday and can be seen below. Set to hit theaters on May 26th, 2023, The Little Mermaid also stars Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Jonah Hauer-King as Eric. Voice actors include Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, and Awkwafina as Scuttle. Advertisement Related Video Alan Menken, who composed the music for the 1989 animated film, co-wrote four new songs with Lin-Manuel Miranda for the remake. Speaking of the original film, Ursula voice actor Pat Carroll passed away in July at...
R.I.P. Pat Carroll, Who Voiced Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Dead at 95
Pat Carroll, who famously voiced the villainous Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, has died at the age of 95. According to Deadline, Carroll passed away on July 30th while recovering from pneumonia. Carroll’s career spanned over seven decades, beginning with her work as a a civilian actress technician in the United States Army in the 1940s. Upon leaving the military, Carroll became a mainstay in the world of TV variety shows, appearing on programs like The Steve Allen Show, The Red Skelton Show, and The Carol Burnett Show. Notably, her work on Caesar’s Hour earned her an Emmy Award in 1956. Related Video In the late 1970s, Carroll’s one-woman theater show on on Gertrude Stein earned universal praise, including a Grammy for Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama. Advertisement Carroll c...
Melissa McCarthy Says She ‘Burst Out Crying’ When She Heard Halle Bailey’s Voice on ‘Little Mermaid’ Set
Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is set to release in 2023, boasting an all-star cast that includes Javier Bardem, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Melissa McCarthy and Halle Bailey as Ariel. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live on Thursday (June 9), McCarthy, who plays Ursula in the upcoming film, responded to a question from a fan who asked, “How Halle Bailey’s version of Ariel in The Little Mermaid and are there any new songs in this live action version?” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “First, I’ll say I’ll be killed for anything I say,” McCarthy jokingly replied, before sharing a heartwarming story. “Secondly, we were on set and they just started playing Halle’s version of the song.” At this point, t...
R.I.P. Samuel E. Wright, Voice of Sebastian in The Little Mermaid Dead at 74
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-25T21:50:02+00:00“>May 25, 2021 | 5:50pm ET Samuel E. Wright, who famously voiced Sebastian the crab in Disney’s 1989 animated musical film The Little Mermaid, has died at the age of 74. Wright’s death was announced by the town of Montgomery, New York, where the actor resided. “Sam was an inspiration to us all and along with his family established the Hudson Valley Conservatory,” a post on the town’s Facebook page reads. “Sam and his family have impacted countless Hudson Valley youth always inspiring them to reach higher and dig deeper to become the best version of themselves. On top of his passion for the arts and his love for his family, Sam was most known for walking into a ro...
