Tag Archives: The Little Mermaid

Samuel E. Wright, known for providing the voice of Sebastian the crab in The Little Mermaid movie, has passed away. Wright’s hometown of Montgomery, New York, first broke the news in a Facebook post, referring to him as “as inspiration to us all.” Wright, along with his family, created the Hudson Valley Conservatory …

Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Queen Latifah has practically done it all, from starring in a number of shows and movies like ‘Set if Off, ‘Chicago’ and ‘Hairspray,’ to releasing her debut album ‘All Hail the Queen’ 30 years ago. Now, she’s taking on the infamous role of Ursula in …

Amid the drama surrounding the cast of Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” which is set to star singer and actress, Halle Bailey, the media company has announced another new version of the classic story.  Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian will be joining a whole new world for a live, …

In the wake of the racist controversy over Disney’s casting in the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” actress Jodi Benson, who voiced the underwater princess in the 1989 animated classic, is speaking out about the outrage.  During the Supercon convention in Florida, Benson defended Disney’s casting choice and highlighted …

Chloe x Halle member #HalleBailey has been tapped to play Ariel in Disney’s next live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid,” and #BlackTwitter has been singing Disney’s praises ever since. Director Rob Marshall spent the last few months meeting with talent, but close sources say Bailey was a clear front runner …

Melissa McCarthy is reportedly taking her talents to the mythological world under the sea, as Variety reports the comedian is in talks to play the famous sea witch, Ursula.  According to Variety, McCarthy has been tapped to play the underwater villain in the forthcoming live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.” …