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Post by veu on Apr 13, 2021 10:24:22 GMT -5
From The Kingdom Insider: Disney’s Live Action ‘Little Mermaid’ To Shoot in Sardinia!
By Kristin Swan -
April 12, 2021
Source: Variety
It’s time to go under the sea! According to Variety, the production crew for the live action Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey is expected to start disembarking in Sardinia in coming weeks! The Italian island is known for its stunning, super clean seafront, rocky shore and Bronze Age artifacts.
Variety also reports:
Cameras are expected to start rolling in early summer on the Sardinia portion of the “Little Mermaid” shoot, according to local tourism official Fabrizio Scolafurru, who was speaking with Sardinian newspaper La Nuova Sardegna.
The proud Sardinian official said “Little Mermaid” will involve some 300 people working on the island location for a total of “roughly three months.”
This island has also welcomed other production before such as “The Spy Who Loved Me,” George Clooney-directed TV series “Catch-22,” Austrian writer-director Ulrike Kofler’s 2020 melodrama “What We Wanted,” as well as Netflix’s upcoming Dwayne Johnson film “Red Notice.”
The live action Little Mermaid started production last year in 2020, however production was delayed due to the COVID-19. The films cast includes:
Halle Bailey as Ariel
Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric
Awkwafina as Scuttle
Javier Bardem as King Triton
The film will feature songs from the original animated film and original composer Alan Menken will also be creating new music for the new film. Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will be creating the lyrics for the new music and he will also be producing along with Rob Marshall, Marc Platt and John DeLuca.
An official premier date for the live action Little Mermaid has not yet been announced but we are hoping Disney will make an official announcement soon!
Continue to follow The Kingdom Insider for the latest Disney news and updates! |
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Post by veu on Apr 14, 2021 12:45:46 GMT -5
From Uproxx:
Music
Halle Bailey’s Etsy Jewelry Shop Completely Sold Out In Just A Few Minutes
Carolyn DrokeContributing Writer
April 13, 2021
Halle Bailey of R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle stays busy. Not only was she Grammy-nominated for their 2020 Ungodly Hour album, but she’s currently living in London while filming the live action remake of The Little Mermaid in which she plays the starring role of Ariel. On top of that, Halle has been making handmade jewelry in the very little free time she has. Halle decided to start selling some of her unique jewelry pieces online, but they were so popular that they sold out in just a few minutes.
It all started when Halle shared a few photos of some of the earrings she has been making for herself, telling her fans that she wanted to start selling some. “been making jewelry for a while but thinking about selling you guys some if you’re interested!!”
been making jewelry for a while but thinking about selling you guys some if you’re interested!! pic.twitter.com/57ashTuG9f
— Halle (@hallebailey) April 11, 2021
Her sister was very on board with the idea. “wow i just love you so much my creative queen,” Chloe responded.
wow i just love you so much my creative queen
— Chlöe (@chloebailey) April 11, 2021
After her original jewelry tweet got some attention, Halle decided to open up an Etsy shop, which she named Hallelujah Jewelry.
hey guys i made an etsy since so many of you wanted some jewelry!! ❤️ t.co/3RsZxKs3hn
— Halle (@hallebailey) April 12, 2021
The singer opened the shop with 50 items for sale. But because Halle has such a big following, all 50 jewelry pieces sold out in under an hour. “lol guyss they’re sold out already i’m sorry,” she wrote shortly after her Etsy shop opened. “i make them by myself so it will take me some time to do all of these but then i will open it again and restock lol love you guys sm.”
lol guyss they’re sold out already i’m sorry 😭i make them by myself so it will take me some time to do all of these but then i will open it again and restock lol love you guys sm 💗
— Halle (@hallebailey) April 12, 2021
Check out some of Halle’s jewelry pieces above and see her Etsy shop here. |
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Post by veu on Apr 16, 2021 4:17:46 GMT -5
From Capitalfm: Harry Styles Fans React To The 'Golden' Singer Dressed As Ariel
16 April 2021, 06:38
'Ariel' trended after fans shared photos of Harry Styles as The Little Mermaid. Picture: Capital
Harry Styles' fans got 'Ariel' trending on social media, after images of him dressed as the titular The Little Mermaid character emerged.
Harry Styles recently told Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp that he turned down the role of Eric due to a schedule conflict.
But now some fans may believe that he didn't accept the role because he is, in fact, playing Ariel.
The name 'Ariel' was a top trend on Twitter after images of the 'Golden' singer emerged, of him posing in a red wig and green tail, as the titular character from The Little Mermaid.
Harry's fans were quick to share photos of him all over Twitter, with some of the most iconic captions...
Sources say that Harry Styles will be playing the role of Ariel in the upcoming Disney movie “The little Mermaid” pic.twitter.com/s8bCQ5Kivg
— Alex ༄ ⋆.•. (@fairytailhrry) April 16, 2021
before and after ariel gets legs pic.twitter.com/L5Sc6bV7cB
— allie (@allie_else) April 16, 2021
We're not same bro
Ur Ariel My Ariel pic.twitter.com/84WIIlxPhF
— || Zeno¹ᴰ ☕ || (@zeno_1D) April 16, 2021
i can’t explain why but ariel harry makes ballerina harry seem so much more casual pic.twitter.com/WX2dx24h1F
— brooke (@ggoldenbillie) April 16, 2021
The duality of Harry Styles as Ariel and as Prince Eric✨ pic.twitter.com/sglAvtNnX8
— Teena (@teena_Guleria) April 16, 2021
harry styles has officially claimed ariel and her entire brand pic.twitter.com/SJZhWzQ7vs
— WHO SHOULDN’T GET A HAIRCUT? (@erodaprotector) April 16, 2021
ariel harry has a mermaid tail AND legs that’s how talented he is pic.twitter.com/RV4Wz4eeYi
— am (@fitflwt) April 16, 2021
anyways i’m gonna be ariel for halloween except with a tattoo sleeve and a champagne glass pic.twitter.com/ynLVVANqDL
— HL Daily (@ot5elena) April 16, 2021
Speaking to Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp, Harry explained why he didn't take on the role of Eric in Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, saying "I had a meeting with Rob Marshall, the director, who is the most wonderful man.
"He's great, and it was just honestly a few things and it just wasn't... It's going to be an amazing film."
Awkwafina, who is set to star as the seagull Scuttle in the film, also spoke to Capital about Harry dropping out.
"I think I came on a little bit later [than when Harry Styles was said to be cast as Prince Eric]," said the Raya and the Last Dragon actress.
"I am a big fan of Harry Styles," she said, before praising Jonah Hauer-King, who was finally cast in the role, saying "[Jonah] is really great, too."
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Post by veu on Apr 17, 2021 15:47:46 GMT -5
From L'Officiel USA: FILM & TV
Everything We Know About 'The Little Mermaid' Remake
The Disney project is finally underway to bring Princess Ariel back to the big screen.
04.07.2021 by Margherita Meda
After the live-action remakes of Mulan, Cruella, Cinderella, and The Lion King, the time has come to bring another historic Disney princess back to the big screen: Ariel and the rest of the cast of The Little Mermaid.
The songs that accompanied your childhood are returning to reclaim their place in the Olympus of great cinematic successes. Actor Javier Bardem confirmed that the movie began production earlier this year in England. While filming was intended to commence in London in the spring of 2020, like the rest of the film industry, production halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, according to sources, the project will move locations this summer to Sardinia, Italy for an estimated three months.
Directed by Rob Marshall, the cast features big names that intrigue fans of the Disney classic: singer Halle Bailey will take on the role of Ariel, accompanied by Jacob Tremblay as her friend Flounder, Awkwafina as Scuttle the know-it-all, but gold-hearted seagull, and Daveed Diggs as the crabby, but kind Sebastian. Ariel's love interest Prince Eric will be played by actor Jonah Hauer-King. Harry Styles had originally been offered the role but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts. The inimitable Melissa McCarthy will play Ursula, while Javier Bardem will step into the character of King Triton, Ariel's father.
Upon Bailey's casting, many were critical of casting a Black actress as Ariel, however, both Disney and actress Jodi Benson, who voiced the aquatic princess in the original animated film, supported the decision. "The most important thing is to tell the story," Benson said while adding, "the spirit of a character is what really matters."
The audience expects a lot from this film, considering that Ariel has always a fan favorite, but given Marshall's experience will major Disney adaptations (he also spearheaded Mary Poppins Returns and Into the Woods) it seems that there is nothing to fear. Regarding the soundtrack, it will be a mix of new, original songs and old favorites like "Under the Sea" and "Part of Your World." Alan Menken, composer of the original soundtrack, will join forces with Hamilton writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, to write new tunes for the underwater creatures.
Meet The Little Mermaid Cast
Halle Bailey
Bailey is most notable for being one half of Chloe x Halle, a musical duo with her older sister. The girls have been successful in their music careers, flourishing under the guidance of their mentor, the one and only Beyoncé. Though born almost two years apart, they also star as twins on the popular show Grown-ish.
Jonah Hauer-King
After Styles turned down the role, Disney cast Hauer-King to play opposite Bailey. The 25-year-old British actor has held roles in A Dog's Way Home, Ashes in the Snow, and the BBC television series World on Fire. He was also previously in the 2017 BBC adaptation of Little Women, opposite Maya Hawke and Kathryn Newton.
Javier Bardem
Bardem will lend his features to the oceanic King Triton, Ariel's father. The Spanish actor holds an accomplished list of credits, including an Academy Award and Golden Globe for his performance in No Country for Old Men.
Jacob Tremblay
At 14, Tremblay has already captured the hearts of audiences with his stunning performances in Wonder and Room, the latter of which earned him a SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role, making him the youngest actor to be nominated in that category and the second-youngest to ever be nominated.
Melissa Mccarthy
Her comedic works like Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, and The Heat are legendary, while her recent foray into drama with Can You Ever Forgive Me? earned her an Oscar nomination. As the first person cast in the upcoming film, fans are eager to see McCarthy's take on the villainous Ursula. Reports indicate that Kacey Musgraves was offered the role of Ursula's human form, but she passed on the project. It's unclear who has been cast for the part instead.
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Post by veu on Apr 25, 2021 7:18:50 GMT -5
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Post by veu on May 2, 2021 13:02:10 GMT -5
Ursula will be Ariel's aunt, sister of King Triton. From CBR.com: Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ursula Was Originally Ariel's Aunt
In an early concept for The Little Mermaid, Ursula the Sea-Witch almost had a direct connection to Ariel and King Triton as a member of the family.
BY BRANDON ZACHARY
PUBLISHED 4 HOURS AGO
The Little Mermaid is one of the most important animated films released by Walt Disney Studios. Coming at a vital point in the studio's history and ushering in the critically acclaimed and commercially beloved period known as the Disney Renaissance, the film actually went through many tweaks during production, including a serious shift in the connection between the heroes and villain of the film. The upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is making Ursula the deposed sister of King Triton, Ariel's father, which was actually a concept considered and subsequently abandoned for the animated film.
The Little Mermaid was one of the earliest film concepts that Walt Disney ever considered for his then young animation studio, as explained by The Nerdist. However, complications in breaking the story ultimately saw Disney shelve the concept to work on other projects. The idea was reapproached almost half a century later when Ron Clements discovered the story in a bookstore and pitched it to then Disney executives Jeffrey Katzenberg and Michael Eisner.
In the original story, the sea witch who makes the fateful deal with the mermaid was unnamed and primarily a plot device. While developing the story, the sea witch began to grow into a new form, with the crew of the film -- including writer and lyricist Howard Ashman -- using the famed drag performer Divine, as recounted by AV Club, as inspiration for Ursula. During development, Ashman also considered directly connecting Ursula to Ariel and Triton by making her Triton's disgraced sister.
This would have added an additional layer to the animosity between Triton and Ursula and made her targeting of Ariel more personal. It was even directly referenced in "Fathoms Below," a scrapped musical number that would have opened the film. The song and the subsequent connection were ultimately cut because, as Clements explained in a behind-the-scenes featurette, they wanted to speed up the narrative.
However, this element is still present in other adaptations of the story produced by Disney. The non-canon novel Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch confirmed this connection, with Ursula forced to live on land for a time disguised as a human until Triton forced her back to the sea. This helped spurn her towards villainy and played a part in motivating her wrath against her family. The Broadway adaptation of The Little Mermaid also reaffirmed this bond between Ursula and the ocean's ruler, with the musical number "I Want the Good Times Back" delving into her desire to reclaim the power she'd lost when her brother banished her from power.
The upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid seems to be reaffirming this connection as well, placing it at the core of Melissa McCarthy's performance as the undersea villain. It's an interesting concept, adding a personal layer to the narrative and giving Ursula an additional reason to target Ariel beyond her ambitions to take over the ocean. While it may not technically be canon in the original film, it is an interesting concept and adds a level of complexity to an otherwise one-note -- but largely enjoyable -- villain.
Directed by Rob Marshall, The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King and Awkwafina. The film has yet to receive a release date. |
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Post by veu on May 3, 2021 3:40:47 GMT -5
New italian article from Gallura Oggi: A Golfo Aranci si parte con le riprese della Sirenetta, chiusa Cala Moresca
TEMI:cala morescala sirenetta golfo aranciriprese remake la sirenetta
2 Maggio 2021
Da domani interdetto l’accesso a Cala Moresca.
Golfo Aranci si prepara a diventare il set cinematografico del remake della Sirenetta. Da domani, lunedì 3 maggio, sarà interdetto l’accesso a Cala Moresca, requisito fondamentale per consentire la realizzazione del set cinematografico.
Nell’incontro di giovedì con la produzione l’amministrazione comunale rinnovato tutta la disponibilità e l’ospitalità della comunità, ribadendo con fermezza, che seppur contenti di consentire che Cala Moresca diventi una delle location del Remake della Sirenetta consentendo un ritorno d’immagine per il territorio e all’intera Sardegna incalcolabile, si confida anche nel ritorno economico diretto che in queste settimane non è ancora arrivato.
“Non ci risultano infatti prenotazioni nelle nostre imprese, ne nei nostri alberghi che confidavano in questa iniziativa una leva per aprire a maggio – spiega il sindaco Mario Mulas – . Ho chiesto anche che l’interdizione di Cala Moresca, che sarà monitorata dalla Lotus Production, sia compatibile e rispettosa del normale utilizzo del nostro paradiso nei giorni in cui non saranno effettuate riprese. Calendario che non sarà comunque programmabile in quanto le riprese sono assoggettate a numerose variabili comprese quelle ambientali, da qui la necessità di interdire l’accesso per oltre un mese”.
“Sono certo che una compagnia dal calibro internazionale troverà il modo di essere riconoscente con il nostro territorio e con le nostre imprese che oggi più che mai chiedono semplicemente di poter lavorare”, conclude il primo cittadino.
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Post by veu on May 3, 2021 3:48:22 GMT -5
Others italian articles. From YouTgnet:
Lunedì iniziano le riprese del remake della Sirenetta a Cala Moresca
GOLFO ARANCI. "Cala Moresca diventa set cinematografico. Da lunedì 3 maggio in aggiunta alle consuete limitazioni viene interdetto l'accesso a Cala Moresca", il sindaco di Golfo Aranci, Mario Mulas, comunica così l'inizio delle riprese del film remake della Sirenetta nella spiaggia di Cala Moresca (QUI LA NOTIZIA).
"Requisito fondamentale per consentire la realizzazione del noto set cinematografico nel nostro Paradiso.
Nell’incontro di giovedì con la produzione abbiamo rinnovato tutta la disponibilità e l’ospitalità della nostra Comunità, ribadendo con fermezza, che seppur siamo estremamente contenti di consentire che Cala Moresca diventi una delle location del Remake della Sirenetta consentendo un ritorno d’immagine al nostro territorio e all’intera Sardegna incalcolabile, confidiamo nel ritorno economico diretto che in queste settimane non è ancora arrivato", aggiunge.
"Non ci risultano infatti prenotazioni nelle nostre imprese, ne nei nostri alberghi che confidavano in questa iniziativa una leva per aprire a maggio. Ho chiesto anche che l’interdizione di Cala Moresca, che sarà monitorata dalla 'Lotus Production' , sia compatibile e rispettosa del normale utilizzo del nostro paradiso nei giorni in cui non saranno effettuate riprese. Calendario che non sarà comunque programmabile in quanto le riprese sono assoggettate a numerose variabili comprese quelle ambientali (da qui la necessità di interdire l’accesso per oltre un mese). Sono certo che una compagnia dal calibro internazionale troverà il modo di essere riconoscente con il nostro territorio e con le nostre imprese che oggi più che mai chiedono semplicemente di poter lavorare", ha concluso il primo cittadino. |
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Post by veu on May 3, 2021 3:49:21 GMT -5
From SardiniaPost: La Sirenetta Disney sbarca in Sardegna: l’allestimento del set a Cala Moresca
1 Maggio 2021 Attualità, Cinema, Culture
Inizieranno lunedì le riprese del remake targato Disney della Sirenetta. Lo ha annunciato sulla sua pagina Facebook il sindaco di Golfo Aranci, Mario Mulas. “Cala Moresca diventa set cinematografico”. scrive il primo cittadino annunciando che “da lunedì 3 maggio in aggiunta alle consuete limitazioni viene interdetto l’accesso a Cala Moresca. Requisito fondamentale per consentire la realizzazione del noto set cinematografico nel nostro paradiso”.
Il sindaco spiega poi i dettagli e lancia un appello. “Nell’incontro di giovedì con la produzione abbiamo rinnovato tutta la disponibilità e l’ospitalità della nostra comunità – si legge nel profilo social -, ribadendo con fermezza, che seppur siamo estremamente contenti di consentire che Cala Moresca diventi una delle location del remake della Sirenetta consentendo un ritorno d’immagine al nostro territorio e all’intera Sardegna incalcolabile, confidiamo nel ritorno economico diretto che in queste settimane non è ancora arrivato. Non ci risultano infatti prenotazioni nelle nostre imprese, ne nei nostri alberghi che confidavano in questa iniziativa una leva per aprire a maggio. Ho chiesto anche che l’interdizione di Cala Moresca, che sarà monitorata dalla ‘Lotus Production‘ , sia compatibile e rispettosa del normale utilizzo del nostro paradiso nei giorni in cui non saranno effettuate riprese. Calendario che non sarà comunque programmabile in quanto le riprese sono assoggettate a numerose variabili comprese quelle ambientali (da qui la necessità di interdire l’accesso per oltre un mese)”.
Il sindaco è certo che “una compagnia dal calibro internazionale troverà il modo di essere riconoscente con il nostro territorio e con le nostre imprese che oggi più che mai chiedono semplicemente di poter lavorare”. |
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Post by veu on May 4, 2021 6:09:42 GMT -5
From La Nuova Sardegna: Regione
Golfo Aranci: Cala Moresca off-limits, primi ciak per la Sirenetta
Il sindaco di Golfo Aranci firma un’ordinanza di interdizione fino al 20 giugno. «Sarà un grande spot per il paese anche se ancora non abbiamo prenotazioni»
DARIO BUDRONI
04 MAGGIO 2021
GOLFO ARANCI. La sirenetta prende casa nei fondali isolani. La macchina della produzione è stata messa in moto già da qualche settimana e adesso c’è anche un sindaco che ha firmato la prima ordinanza per permettere la realizzazione del set. Mario Mulas, primo cittadino di Golfo Aranci, ha appena chiuso e blindato il paradiso di Cala Moresca, di gran lunga uno dei luoghi più amati e spettacolari di tutto il nord Sardegna. Le operazioni di allestimento prenderanno il via oggi, mentre le riprese dovrebbero cominciare verso la fine di maggio, non solo a Golfo Aranci ma anche a Castelsardo e soprattutto a Santa Teresa di Gallura. Il remake della Sirenetta, in versione live action e sempre firmato dalla Disney, comincia così a prendere forma. Per la Sardegna si tratterà di uno spot planetario, anche se il sindaco di Golfo Aranci, in un suo post pubblicato su Facebook, lascia trasparire un po’ di amarezza visto che, almeno per il momento, la produzione non ha ancora prenotato nessun albergo nel paese.
Da qualche anno, dopo l’inaugurazione di una statua che raffigura una sirena e che sbuca dal mare a orari prestabiliti, uno dei simboli di Golfo Aranci è proprio la sirenetta. Ma adesso, e neanche a farlo apposta, nel paese ai piedi di Capo Figari arriverà quella più celebre della Walt Disney. Dopo alcuni incontri con i manager dell’italiana Lotus production, braccio operativo della multinazionale americana, il sindaco Mario Mulas ha ordinato l’interdizione della zona di Cala Moresca, tra l’altro molto frequentata, da oggi fino al 20 giugno. «Nell’incontro con la produzione: dice Mulas – abbiamo rinnovato tutta la disponibilità e l’ospitalità della nostra comunità ribadendo con fermezza che, seppur siamo estremamente contenti di consentire che Cala Moresca diventi una delle location della Sirenetta consentendo un ritorno d’immagine incalcolabile, confidiamo nel ritorno economico diretto che in queste settimane non è ancora arrivato. Non ci risultano prenotazioni nelle nostre imprese né nei nostri alberghi che confidavano in questa iniziativa come leva per aprire a maggio. Ho chiesto anche che l’interdizione di Cala Moresca sia compatibile e rispettosa del normale utilizzo del nostro paradiso nei giorni liberi dalle riprese. Calendario che non sarà comunque programmabile in quanto le riprese sono assoggettate a numerose variabili, anche ambientali. Sono certo che la compagnia troverà il modo di essere riconoscente con il nostro territorio e con le nostre imprese che oggi più che mai chiedono solo di lavorare». |
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