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Old 07-05-2019, 04:55 AM
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It's saddening

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Old 07-05-2019, 05:12 AM
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I'm upset, I don't like the cast, i understand they are aiming to be diverse but the little mermaid has a special place in my heart, growing up. I was excited when I first heard about TLL having a live action (Like Beauty and the Beast) but I definitely won't be going to theaters to see this.
I'm not happy about this either. I understand Disney waiting to be diverse but his feels like an epic fail.

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Old 07-05-2019, 06:46 AM
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I feel that way too I was really looking forward to seeing my favorite turn into a live action.

All the Live Action Disney have been AWESOME so far.
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Old 07-05-2019, 04:16 PM
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I can kind of understand cause Ariel is a White redhead but way more roles played by POC have been whitewashed as well. That happens way more than this, but I'll still check this out whenever it comes out. The Little Mermaid is one of my top favorite Disney movies.
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Old 07-05-2019, 06:37 PM
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I understand

Are they going to make Eric played by a POC?
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Old 07-06-2019, 03:43 AM
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I don't know. Eric could be a white guy, or maybe Eric becomes a woman. Who knows? I guess anything is possible now with this remake.
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Old 07-06-2019, 08:21 PM
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i dont think it's a big deal. If people are so set in their ways about how something is, then they dont have to watch it. the original will never change.
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Old 07-09-2019, 11:22 PM
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Wow what a tragic casting decision.
I do find it entertaining that all across social media moderators have to put up this: "No Racism" warning because everyone is keenly aware how wrong this decision is. It's just not okay to say it out loud anymore. You just know if the situation was reversed the backlash would be going on 24/7 365.
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Old 07-10-2019, 05:07 AM
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I was thinking that too.
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Old 07-11-2019, 10:14 PM
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i dont think it's a big deal. If people are so set in their ways about how something is, then they dont have to watch it. the original will never change.
I agree with you Matt, I don't think it's a big deal at all.

The animated one will always be special, it's my favorite Disney movie.
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Old 07-12-2019, 03:40 AM
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I mean, don't get me wrong, it shouldn't be a big deal, her race or colour of skin doesn't matter. As long as she is the right actress/personality for the role, it shouldn't matter. But considering this, like most other Disney live action remakes, they are remaking the animated classics into as accurate or as different adaptations as possible. Perhaps what they're going for with this Little Mermaid is something entirely different to the 1989 animated classic, kinda what they're doing with Mulan so far.

I don't know this young actress, Halle Bailey, but if she's good, and the right personality for the role then I'm fine with it. If she's not, then it could be bad. We'll just have to wait and see.
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Old 07-12-2019, 05:00 PM
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''The Little Mermaid'' is getting a comic that will be launched by Dark Horse Comics which yes does happen to be my favourite comic book publisher. Terrific news I think. ''Frozen'' & ''Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs'' also have comics by Dark Horse.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...comics-1223886
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Old 07-16-2019, 04:21 PM
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I was curious who was going to play Eric.
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