Jedijax719
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Another possibility would be March or even May 2023. But that is such a LONG way off.
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Disney's Live Action The Little Mermaid
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Jedijax719
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Been a long time since there's been any updates on this. Here is something at least. Filming will be finished around August.
TheDisInsider is reporting that Noma Dumezweni will play Carlotta and Jude Akuwudike will play Grimsby.
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Upcoming Disney Live-Action Remakes/Adaptations
The live-action remakes have been a financial goldmine for Disney, so it's not shocking that studio has many more projects in various stages of production.
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DVCscott
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This brings up a question. Are they taking a break from rehearsing in this picture, or is this a rehearsal in progress of a scene that will eventually be in the movie? Because it will be a interesting change in the story if Eric hangs out with Ariel on the beach as she is in mermaid form as seen clearly in this shot, with mermaid fin. Looks to be right after she saves him, but will be interesting if they change it up a bit to what it looks like here - he sees her as a mermaid, not just some woman with a beautiful voice. Maybe I am reading too much into the shot.
That picture is mostly like a break from rehearsal because there is another picture of the two actors rehearsing the shipwreck aftermath scene from the animated movie with the crew telling them what to do.
Jedijax719
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They've got to announce a release date for this soon. I assume that there will be a date announced sometime this summer. They had to be mulling over the release date for a while.
New set photos from Just Jared during a take. It looks like Halle is wearing a version of the sail dress from the movie
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Jedijax719
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Geez that Scuttle pic looks like they caught a real bird and are torturing it!
Great that we're seeing something. But what we should be seeing is a release date.
Great that we're seeing something. But what we should be seeing is a release date.
Prince John
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I don't know how I feel about this. Everything that's been leaked so far looks like a play-by-play of the animated classic. I doubt it will be bad, but I surely hope we get more of a Jungle Book type remake, with a lot of new twists and turns, and less of a Lion King remake which pretty much rehashes the original verbatim.
Prince John
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I'll take back some of this.
Just saw the images of Ariel hiding - riding in the cart, which is new from the original. Hopefully we get more of these new additions to the story.
Jedijax719
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Great to hear that it wrapped filming! This movie will have an extensive post-production period. However, they should be able to FINALLY set (at least tentative) release date.
I am not so sure it will be out in time for 2022. My guess is March or May 2023.
I am not so sure it will be out in time for 2022. My guess is March or May 2023.
Jedijax719
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Should be hearing updates soon. This is the first time I remember a major film (or any film) finishing principle photography without a release date. I guess Marshall needs to fully assess schedules and reshoots and a plan before definitively stating a release date.
My prediction: March 2023. Even if they could get it done, November or December 2022 are WAY too full. 19-20 months of post is pretty long but this is an unprecedented film. Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins Returns both took 17 months of post.
My prediction: March 2023. Even if they could get it done, November or December 2022 are WAY too full. 19-20 months of post is pretty long but this is an unprecedented film. Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins Returns both took 17 months of post.