Jeri Jacquin
On Bluray, DVD and Digital from the Walt Disney Signature
Collection is the return of our favorite underwater characters in THE LITTLE
MERMAID.
Ariel (voiced by the amazing Jodi Benson) is a curious
little mermaid who lives under the sea with her father Triton (Kenneth Mars).
Constantly worried about his youngest daughter, Triton gives orders to
Sebastian (Samuel E. Wright) to keep an eye on her.
Ariel's constant companion is Flounder (Jason Marin), a
fish who enjoys all the trinkets and treasures she finds. When neither knows
what an object is, they ask their friendly neighborhood seagull Scuttle (Buddy
Hackett) who has a name for everything.
The one thing Ariel wants to know about are those who live
on the land. Deciding that's her next adventure she makes a deal with the less
than friendly Ursula (Pat Carroll) and in exchange for legs, she gets Ariel's
voice.
Once on land she meets Eric (Christopher Barnes), a young
prince who is intrigued by the young girl. Spending time together makes her
very happy but it's Sebastian who is all a flutter. Not only does he have to
keep away from the kitchen but help Ariel find happiness with the prince before
Ursula gets what she really wants!
Benson as Ariel has become the iconic and ethereal voice of
THE LITTLE MERMAID. Her voice is so endearing and her laughter seems so genuine
that its easy to smile at her adventure. That is important especially to little
kids who might be experiencing THE LITTLE MERMAID for the very first time.
Musker and Clements knew exactly what they were doing when casting Benson. Her
singing is a bit magical and every bit stunning!
Wright as Sebastian is as smooth a lobster as there ever
was one. He is funny, sweet, hilarious and clearly loves his ward. Their
relationship is funny from the start and continues to the very last frame.
Marin as Flounder is such a sweet young friend to Ariel and that's important
when everyone else sees you as different.
Barnes as Eric is a young man who finds there is something
different about the young girl washed ashore, he could never imagine how
different. Mars as Triton has the deep fatherly voice but also comes to
understand that his daughter has a path all her own.
Carroll as Ursula is absolutely fantastic and even though
her character is a tad evil we can't help but sing along to her songs. Lets
face it…she's just misunderstood. She can make even this bad girl sound good.
Other cast include: Rene Auberjonois as Louis, Paddi Edwards
as Flotsam & Jetsam, Edie McClurg as Carlotta, Ben Wright as Grimsby
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment began distributing
under its own label in 1980 and continues to bring quality programming to kids
and kids at heart. Home of the most beloved animated features including SNOW
WHITE, PINOCCHIO and SLEEPING BEAUTY to name a few is what keeps families
coming back for more. To see what is currently available to add to your own
family library please visit. www.movies.disney.com for their At Home
titles!
The Bluray and DVD contains the Bonus Extras of Alan Menken & The Leading Ladies: Iconic
Disney Leading Ladies Share Their Musical Memories with Alan, Jodi Benson
who voices Ariel, Paige O’Hara who voices Belle from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Judy
Kuhn who is the voice of Pocahontas and Donna Murphy who is the voice of Mother
Gothel from TANGLED as we celebrate the music of their films in honor of the
one that started it all – THE LITTLE MERMAID.
In the discussion, the ladies will share their memories of
musically creating their characters with Alan, discuss what it means to be part
of the Disney Princess/leading lady legacy and create new memories as they sing
with Alan around a baby grand piano!
Also included is the Sing-Along Mode, "What I Want From You Is Your Voice" An Inside Look at the
Casts Original Recording Sessons, Stories from Walt's Office: Gadgets &
Gizmos, Class Bonus Features of Deleted Character: Harold the Merman, Under the
Scene: The Art of Live Action Reference, Howard’s Lecture and Audio Commentary
with Ron Clements, John Musker and Alan Menken and so much more!
Also the Digital Code can be used with the Movies Anywhere
App meaning families can watch the film just about anywhere on their Computer,
Smartphone, TV and Tablet.
THE LITTLE MERMAID is back with this Anniversary Edition
that reminds us how much we loved it the first time in 1989. Each generation
that is introduced to this film comes away with singing the songs and loving
the characters.
My family is into its third generation of singing along and
loving every moment together as my granddaughter now reminds us of 'Gizmo's
& Gadgets'. Flounder and Sebastian have their proper place among her Disney
stuffed animals and we couldn't be happier.
That's what Disney brings us, the animated stories that
become generational with characters we can count on to share friendship,
family, love, loyalty and adventure. I know this to be true because my first
Disney film was FANTASIA and have followed everything animated since.
So bring the family together to take another trip under the
sea to visit the fin and leg friends we have come to cherish with Disney's
Anniversary Edition of THE LITTLE MERMAID on Bluray, DVD and Digital.
In the end - love has no boundaries!
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