Animated classics are being re-released. Never before have we seen more remakes of well-known stories in the film industry than now. When “The Little Mermaid” hits cinemas tonight, Disney can glimpse over 20 relaunches of its own cartoons. It also includes spin-offs. Despite varying film criticism, the public flocks to the cinema halls. Why do we love watching the same stories? More than a remake American film director Rob Marshall is behind “The Little Mermaid”. He meets news in London. Rob Marshall has directed several musicals and children’s films in the past. Among others “Chicago” and “Mary Poppins Returns”. Photo: news – I wanted to make sure it was a remake, and not just a remake. According to Marshall, the purpose was to avoid making a frame-by-frame version of the original cartoon. – I’ve never made a remake before, so I don’t know how to do it. For him, it was important to find the film’s message, and pass it on into the new version, which has live actors. Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King play Erik and Ariel. Photo: Disney The film is almost an hour longer than the original from 1989. It goes more in-depth into the character of Prince Erik, and the relationship between him and Ariel. – We were constantly trying to find out how you take the theme that is already there, and expand the story around it. In addition, several of the lyrics have been changed to reflect modern attitudes to consent. – If you give credit to Lars Frøyshov, he is a film critic in Bergens Tidende. He believes that nostalgia plays a big role when we go to the cinema. He reviews films for Bergens Tidende. Photo: Benjamin Dyrdal / news – There are many people my age and older who have had children and are going to the cinema. Well-known film titles and stories hit the mark. It is easier to spend money on something when you know what to expect. – If you add goodwill, it is to introduce the stories to new generations. But it boils down to money, he adds. – 7 of the 10 highest-grossing films in cinemas in the year before the pandemic were brands owned by Disney. If we look at the numbers, the remakes are doing well. Both “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” came out in 2019. Both films earned over a billion dollars at the cinema. Disney has no plans to stop anytime soon either. Everything from “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” to “Hercules” is planned for the next few years. See the complete list of the new recordings at the bottom of the article. Faithful to the original, with a twist Well-known and established actors are cast in the roles of their animated counterparts. Ursula in full swing turning her mermaid tail into human legs. Photo: DISNEY The role of the sea witch Ursula is played by comedian and actress Melissa McCarthy. – You feel a pressure. You don’t want to damage the reputation of the original, while at the same time you want to give it your own twist. When asked why she thinks these films are audience favourites, she is clear. – It is a story about fighting for love, which is just as relevant today. She adds that the new changes also give the audience completely new feelings and impressions. Ariel’s father, King Triton, is played by Javier Bardem. King Triton confronts his daughter in the film. Photo: DISNEY – You have to be faithful to the original story, while adding themes that reflect the times we live in. And when he was offered the role of Triton, the answer was simple. – Now I can finally show the children what I do at work. That I am under the sea, like a fish. Whether you are for or against remakes, changes and new themes, at least one thing is certain. The machinery of new versions doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Remakes and spin-offs from Disney cartoons “The Jungle Book” (1994) “101 Dalmatians” (1996) “102 Dalmatians” (2000) “Alice in Wonderland” (2010) “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (2010) “Maleficent” (2014) “The Adventure of Cinderella” (2015) “The Jungle Book” (2016) “Alice Through the Looking Glass” (2016) “Peter and the Dragon” (2016) “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) “Kristoffer Robin and Winnie the Pooh” (2018) “Dumbo” (2019) “Aladdin” (2019) “The Lion King” (2019) “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (2019) “Lady and the Tramp” (2019) “Mulan” (2020) “Cruella” (2021) ” Pinocchio” (2022) “Peter Pan & Wendy” (2023) “The Little Mermaid” (2023)
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The little mermaid is Disney’s 22nd remake of an animated classic – news Culture and entertainment
