Tag: Alan Menken
Alan Menken, Rob Marshall Talk Prince Eric Changes
virginiakublawi | May 28, 2023 | 0
CinemaBlend recently interviewed composer Alan Menken and director Rob Marshall about Prince Eric’s updated personality in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Check out Marshall’s statement here: “Eric had nothing. I mean, such a simple sort of wooden character from the o...
Read MoreOriginal Ariel Jodi Benson Agrees with Remake Updates
virginiakublawi | May 23, 2023 | 0
Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in the 1989 classic The Little Mermaid, has come out in support of the changes to the new live-action adaptation in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. The creative team behind the new movie has decided to edit songs to emphasize consent. This includes composer Al...
Read MoreAlan Menken: Song Cut From Little Mermaid Remake
virginiakublawi | May 14, 2023 | 0
Alan Menken recently sat down with ComicBook.com and explained the decision to cut the opening number, “Daughters of Triton,” from the upcoming Little Mermaid remake. Check out an excerpt here: “I think the thought process was a) we didn’t need it in this particular version....
Read MoreLittle Mermaid Changed to Emphasize Consent
virginiakublawi | Apr 8, 2023 | 0
Alan Menken was recently interviewed by Vanity Fair. The lauded composer behind Galavant, Little Shop of Horrors, and some of Disney’s biggest hits, discussed his career and the upcoming Little Mermaid remake. Namely, lyrics in “Poor Unfortunate Souls” and “Kiss the Girl” caused concern...
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