Art of the Day: Ariel and Flounder (The Little Mermaid)

Artwork: The Little Mermaid by Lukas Werneck

Entertainment News #24: 9-1-1 guest actress post Anti-Trans "Joke" and The Little Mermaid is the #1 Movie

- I debated whether to post this because I don't like giving people who push hate attention but this is entertainment news. So, apparently Edy Ganem, the actress who is playing Marisol on 9-1-1 reposted on her Instagram story a transphobic "joke" that mocks trans athletes. Since it was in her story, it's since disappeared as apposed to if she had simply posted it.

Now that 9-1-1 has moved to ABC, I hope the executives over there will look into this and let her go from her guest/recurring role. Since she doesn't play a main character it would be easy to get rid of her character by writing her out of the upcoming 7th season. But I doubt anything will happen with her getting fired since she's already such a C-grade/irrelevant actress that they probably don't think she's worth getting rid of. The 9-1-1 franchise has a very large LGBTQ+ fan base and that should be taken into consideration when looking into this. It's disappointing what the actress posted but not unexpected because hate is everywhere. But if you're silent about hate then you're enabling it.




- The Little Mermaid is the #1 movie and has made $163.5 million worldwide at the box office. It's currently listed as the fifth-highest Memorial Day weekend opening of all time. I'm glad the movie is doing very well especially since there was a racist backlash when it was announced that actress Haile Bailey was cast as Ariel. I can't wait to see this movie.

Art of the Day: Ariel

Artwork: Ariel by Amanda Pignataro (Benii Yasha)

There is no better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon than by sipping a delightful cup of tea. I was planning on going with my friends to see The Little Mermaid but I got a little too comfortable relaxing. And I don't want to get up from where I'm lounging and go the movies. But I do really want to see The Little Mermaid, so I'll go and see it sometime later this week.

Video: "Part of Your World" by Halle Bailey

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

I wanted to post this video of Halle Bailey singing "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid movie. I just think her voice is so beautiful. I can't wait to see The Little Mermaid, even though I still don't get why Disney keeps making live action versions of the company's animated movies. Also, why couldn't Sebastian the crab and Flounder the fish be as cute and adorable as they are in the animated movies and TV series? Who needs realistic looking sea animals when the movie is centered around mermaids and other under the sea mystical beings?

Teaser Trailer: The Little Mermaid

I know I've mentioned a few times that I'm not the biggest fan of Disney constantly making live-action versions of the company's animated movies. The company's latest live-action movie is Pinocchio and it was just released on Disney+ on Thursday (Sept. 8th). My issue with live-action adaptaion is mainly because I feel like it's a lack of imagination and creativity and plus I don't think animation is appreciated enough. However with that said, I have watched nearly all of the live-action movies because I love the stories.

Which brings me to Disney's upcoming movie The Little Mermaid. I think this teaser trailer looks absolutely beautiful, it makes you want to explore the sea that Ariel truly wants to leave for our world and Prince Eric. I'm really looking forward to seeing the movie and seeing if there are any changes to the story because there usually is with the live-action versions. The Little Mermaid is scheduled to be released in theatres on May 26, 2023.

Art of the Day: Ariel (The Little Mermaid)

Artwork: Ariel by Natália Dias

Characters Reading: Ariel and Flounder

In The Little Mermaid, Ariel has a huge collection of human "treasure" which is mostly junk such as forks, glasses, statues and other random stuff that's either fallen off ships or found on sunken ships. I'm happy to say that among her treasure are books which Ariel and Flounder had fun looking at. I'm not sure if either could read human languages but you could tell they enjoyed looking at the book nonetheless.

Must See TV: The Little Mermaid Live!

Disney's The Little Mermaid animated movie is one of my favorite movies, it has drama, humor, romance and a wonderful soundtrack. It's the idea of Ariel, a young woman yearning for something more making a deal with the sea witch Ursula. She got more than she bargained for with Ursula double crossing her because of course there no way was Ursula going to let Ariel find happiness.

I love the animated movie but I'm also looking forward to seeing tonight's live performance on ABC. It's going to be part animation and part live performance which I think is going to be something spectacular. Starring in the musical is Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, John Stamos, Shaggy and Graham Phillips.

Alright, Little Mermaid fans who's watching this tonight?


The Little Mermaid Live                                             8:00 PM EST                              ABC

Fashion Meets Comics: The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast Robes

I need a new robe, the one I have is over 10 years old. The color is no longer vibrant and it's not as soft and fluffy as it once was. Since I'm not sure if I want a regular robe or a geeky one, it's taken me a while to find a new one. I'll admit it, I'm a little picky. But I have found two Disney robes (The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast) that I like and I'm trying to figure out which one I might want to get.

The Little Mermaid robe is bright and colorful with seashell and scale prints and the other a Beauty and the Beast robe is a little more subdue with a pale yellow background featuring a rose and book print. I'm really on the fence because I don't know which one to get, I really like both of them.

Which one would you get, The Little Mermaid or the Beauty and the Beast? If I end up ordering one, I'll post it.


The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid Shell Robe                        $39.92 (sale, regular price $49.90)                      Her Universe (heruniverse.com)




Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast Robe                                $39.92 (sale, regular price $49.90)                    Her Universe (heruniverse.com)

Nesting: Five Disney Flower Princess Mugs

I know I have an obsession with mugs, it's my thing, we all have one. Case in point, I even posted a Harry Potter Tea Cup Set this past Saturday that I'm interested in getting.

I have a growing collection that includes several Wonder Woman mugs, a Superman mug, a Justice League mug, two Peanuts mugs (one with Snoopy and Woodstock the another a Charlie Brown Christmas mug), several Looney Tunes mugs, a Lion King mug and more. Some of the mugs I use while others are mainly for my collection.

As if I should be looking at any more mugs, I spotted these five on the Disney Store site. These really beautiful mugs feature Tiana, Cinderella, Ariel, Snow White and Rapunzel and they are on sale for $10.00 each. I love the artwork on each mug and all the little details, they're all so pretty. According to the site they are ceramic, holds 10 ounces and are microwave and dishwasher safe.
  
Is there such a thing as having too many mugs? I really do like them.

Tiana Flower Princess Mug                                     

Art of the Day: Ariel decorating the Christmas Tree

Artwork: Ariel's Christmas by AgiVega

Art of the Day: Disney's Little Mermaid

Artwork: Ariel by Siquia

Ariel is another one of my favorite characters. I love watching The Little Mermaid animated series, Ariel's is full of curiosity and has a desire to learn about the world hers and ours. But most of all she loves a good adventure and is forever getting herself, Flounder and Sebastian into trouble.