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May 23, 2023

Original Ariel Voice Actor Jodi Benson Supports Disney’s Changes To Iconic ‘The Little Mermaid’ Songs: “It’s 2023, So We Have To Grow, We Have To Learn”

Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in The Walt Disney Company's The Little Mermaid in 1989, recently declared her support for…
Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, and Allana in The Little Mermaid (1989), Disney
May 15, 2023

Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Composer Alan Menken Explains Why ‘Daughters Of Triton’ Song Cut From Live-Action Remake

Disney composer Alan Menken has revealed yet another change made to the soundtrack of the live-action 'The Little Mermaid'.
Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) moves in to kiss Ariel (Halle Bailey) in The Little Mermaid (2023), Disney
April 6, 2023

Disney’s Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ To Edit Classic Songs, Will Remove Problematic Lyrics Related To Consent And Hurting Girls’ Feelings

Disney composer Alan Menken has confirmed that the live-action 'The Little Mermaid' will edit some lyrics from the animated original.