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Why Black characters in 'Rings of Power' and 'Little Mermaid' make fantasy better

Producers of fantasy shows should use diversity to deepen storylines.

WEKU

Halle Bailey felt the ‘pressure’ filming The Little Mermaid amid racist backlash

The star’s faced horrific internet trolling since taking on the role of the mermaid

Evening Standard

Black family celebrates new princess Ariel, but says more diversity is needed

When Shannon and Chandra LaNier showed their children the trailer for "The Little Mermaid" featuring Black American singer Halle Bailey as Ariel, they were met with screams of excitement and yells of "She's Black!"

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Halle Bailey explains why The Little Mermaid means so much to her

‘I love this movie so much, and I’ve treasured it since I was a little girl,’ actor said

The Independent UK

The Little Mermaid: Disney teaser starts a heartwarming trend

The Little Mermaid live-action teaser has simultaneously silenced critics and sparked a heartwarming trend among young Black girls.

The New Daily

We are all losers in the ‘woke v racist’ Little Mermaid culture war

The boring spat over the Disney trailer makes idiots of us all – whether Ariel is black or white, it is clearly a film that should rightfully be ignored then forgotten forever

The Guardian - UK

Little Mermaid: star Halle Bailey ‘in awe’ at response to trailer

Bailey, the lead in Disney’s new live action version, has responded to tweets engaging with Black girls seeing her in the film’s trailer

The Guardian - UK

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Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' is already making waves among young Black girls

Social media has been filled with videos of Black children watching the teaser of the trailer for the new Little Mermaid movie, which stars Bailey.

WEKU

'She's like me': Videos of black girls reacting to The Little Mermaid trailer go viral

Heartwarming videos are going viral online of young black girls reacting to finally seeing themselves represented as one of the all-time classic Disney princesses.

ABC News

Halle Berry responds to irate Twitter user who confused her for new Ariel in The Little Mermaid

Forthcoming live-action remake stars US singer Halle Bailey as lead role of Ariel

The Independent UK

Parents Are Filming Kids’ Reactions To Halle Bailey As Ariel This Is Why Representation Matters

The teaser for the new Little Mermaid film is here and parents are filming kids' reactions to seeing a Black woman, Halle Bailey, as Ariel.

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All the film revelations announced at Disney’s major D23 convention from The Little Mermaid to The Marvels

Get ready to be excited

Evening Standard

Oceans of talent in The Little Mermaid

The cast featured young performers from across four campuses as well as an orchestra pit and creative team staffed by alumni.

Newcastle Herald

The Little Mermaid, Inside Out 2 and Disenchanted: Disney and Pixar dazzle fans at D23

The annual Disney/Pixar showcase has kicked off in California, featuring early looks at live action and animation films hoping for box office domination

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We’ve Copped Disney’s First Trailer With Halle Bailey As Ariel I’m Ready To Play Mermaids

Digging my shell bra from the back of the cupboard.

Manchester Evening News

Review: Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at The Lowry

With only six actors and a hell of a lot of quick changes, it’s a true fringe show

USA Today Sports Media Group

Daniel Cormier, Jorge Masvidal argue after comments advising Leon Edwards to ‘big league’ Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal didn't take kindly to Daniel Cormier's suggestion that new UFC champ Leon Edwards should ignore him.

The Independent UK

The Little Mermaid: Halle Bailey shares ‘encouraging words’ that helped her after backlash to Ariel casting

Singer was cast in the live-action remake of the classic Disney film

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Evening Standard

The Tempest at Shakespeare’s Globe review: Some rough edges but a sunny delight

Even Shakespeare is not immune to the Love Island aesthetic

Los Angeles Times

'There's never been a role like this': The 'surreal' search for TV's next Latina star

In the last year, Olivia Goncalves has headlined her first TV series and befriended stars like Eva Longoria and Zoe Saldana. But right now, at this particular moment, she's only interested in showing off the brightly colored beaded creations she's made of her favorite Disney princess trio: Tiana, Ariel and…

The Guardian - UK

The Tempest review – Deborah Warner’s grimy island engrosses and disgusts

Ustinov, BathThe veteran director’s arrestingly visceral production honours the sheer strangeness of Shakespeare’s late play

The Independent UK

Fin-tastic! Growing 'mermaiding' subculture makes a splash

Across the world, people are increasingly embracing the subculture of “mermaiding.”

Manchester Evening News

Little Black girls simply didn’t get to see a reflection of themselves as Disney princesses... until now

Why the lead actors in Beauty and the Beast at Manchester's Palace Theatre represent a watershed moment for theatre

The Guardian - UK

How Disney found its pride – and riled the American right

Once known for its ‘traditional’ values, the entertainment giant is battling US conservatives over an anti-gay bill. Indeed the House of Mouse has had a long relationship with the LGBTQ+ community

Daily Mirror

Katy Perry shares secrets behind Little Mermaid transformation on American Idol

The pop singer wowed fans when she transformed into the iconic Disney Princess Ariel from The Little Mermaid for a Disney themed episode of American Idol – but it took a lot of effort to get into costume

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