Ariel

Just when you thought you’d never get “Part of Your World” stuck in your head ever again, The Little Mermaid’s live-action remake is here to remind you that an earworm can last over three decades. We’ve got the first peek at the highly anticipated film courtesy of the D23 Expo, and while it doesn’t showcase much of the star-studded cast, it definitely telegraphs some appropriatelydreamy underwater vibes.The Little Mermaid - Official Teaser TrailerIf you’ve seen the animated film (and seriously, who hasn’t?) or even read…

Halle Bailey has spoken out about some of the negative reactions she received after she was cast in The Little Mermaid, and what she hopes her casting will mean for young viewers.The singer and actor will star as angel-voiced mermaid Ariel in the forthcoming live-action remake of the 1992 Disney film.When the news of her role was announced in 2019, many people voiced their excitement to see the Grown-ish star as the sea princess. However, there were also some who were against the concept of a Black actor portraying the…

Humanity has dreamed about different visions of what a civilization in space might look like for longer than most of us have been alive.We’ve been planning ways to sustain human life in orbit and on other planets for decades. Now, it feels like we’re within reach of that goal—and we need to be ready for it.The newly formed Aurelia Institute aims to prep humanity for a long-term presence in space through R&D, policy, and outreach. Ariel Ekblaw, founder of both the Aurelia Institute and the MIT Space Exploration…

Since wrapping The Little Mermaid in 2021, Halle Bailey has kept mum about what moviegoers can expect from the live-action adaptation. Remaining tight-lipped wasn’t just a thing for Bailey as her cast members and Disney have not shared much yet, though there are a few Little Mermaid details out there. While the live-action feature won’t premiere until 2023, we now know Bailey has already gotten a first look at herself as Ariel. The entertainer revealed her reaction after seeing herself as the beloved Disney character in…

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Hey, it’s been a while since the last live-action Disney remake, hasn’t it? At least life will be the bubbles once the next massive musical based on an already classic movie arrives. I'm, of course, talking about The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey, who's has been on our radar since her casting was announced back in 2019. With just one year left before we see the young singer and actress as Ariel, Bailey can’t stop channelling her Disney Princess character. The 22-year-old vocalist known for her sister act Chloe x…