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A graphic showing The Little Mermaid movie poster in a theater. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ

“The Little Mermaid” makes a splash in theaters around the world

Sydney Riddle June 22, 2023
The latest Disney live-action remake has been making waves throughout the world since it debuted on May 26. “The Little Mermaid,” directed by Rob Marshall, starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem is the best Disney live-action remake to have hit theaters in years
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The poster for The Color Purple. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Cast revealed for upcoming musical film “The Color Purple”

Nicole Morett February 8, 2022
Today’s movie lovers can appreciate the chance to see history repeat itself, as Oprah Winfrey revealed the cast for the new musical film adaptation of “The Color Purple” on Feb. 4.
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The official movie poster for the original The Little Mermaid premiered in 1989. Halle Bailey, a 19-year-old singer and actress, was recently casted as Ariel in the live-action remake. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Casting a black Little Mermaid is another breakthrough for Disney

Gabby Pardo August 5, 2019
On July 3, Disney announced on their Facebook page that black 19-year-old rhythm and blues singer and actress, Halle Bailey, will be playing princess Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” live-action remake.
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