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Little Mermaid controversy as Melissa McCarthy’s makeup artist slams criticism of look

Melissa McCarthy portrays antagonist Ursula in the live-action adaptation of Disney's The Little Mermaid and a video of the actor having her makeup done prompted criticism earlier this month

Daily Mirror

Melissa McCarthy And Javier Bardem Have An Idea For A Little Mermaid Spinoff, And Yes Please

Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem share a brilliant idea for a Little Mermaid Spinoff featuring their characters.

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The Little Mermaid makeup artist decries ‘offensive’ and ‘ridiculous’ backlash to Ursula

Several former ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ contestants criticised Peter King’s work, arguing a queer artist should have been hired

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To Melissa McCarthy, Ursula’s not purely a villain

‘Little Mermaid’ star has a ‘complicated’ view of the undersea witch, who endures isolation and banishment by her family.

Chicago Sun-Times

Meet The Little Mermaid cast: who's who in the live-action film

The Little Mermaid is officially taking land and sea by storm. Here’s your chance to meet the cast and take a look at the actors behind the animated film.

WhatToWatch

Review: 'The Little Mermaid' puts a feminist spin on the classic animated gem

If Disney insists on regurgitating its classics, at least we can hope future retreads such as "Lilo and Stitch" do it as effectively as "The Little Mermaid" does.

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The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey outshines seasoned co-stars Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem in remake lost at sea

Making her feature film debut, 23-year-old pop star Halle Bailey is the face of Ariel for a new generation and her performance easily outshines her seasoned co-stars.

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Melissa McCarthy regrets working on 'hostile set' that made her 'physically ill'

Melissa McCarthy - who is currently promoting the upcoming live-action adaption of Disney's The Little Mermaid - spoke recently about a past experience that she said made her 'physically ill'

Daily Mirror

Melissa McCarthy remembers 'volatile, hostile' set that made her 'physically ill'

Melissa McCarthy and her "The Little Mermaid" castmates have only gushed about their positive experiences working on the Disney reboot.

Los Angeles Times

The Little Mermaid review: Halle Bailey shines in Disney remake

Disney's latest live-action, The Little Mermaid, hasn't quite managed to match the magic of the animated Disney classic.

WhatToWatch

Hearing Halle Bailey sing left 'The Little Mermaid' cast 'completely overcome'

Jonah Hauer-King was in the middle of rehearsals for Disney's "The Little Mermaid" when he heard a voice ring out from another area of the soundstage. When he realized who the voice belonged to, the English actor pulled what can only be described as a Prince Eric move.

Los Angeles Times

'The Little Mermaid' review: Halle Bailey shines in live-action remake

Do we really need a live-action version of "The Little Mermaid," the 1989 animated Disney musical beloved by generations? Probably not. But is the new movie, directed by Rob Marshall and starring Halle Bailey as the titular mermaid Ariel who wants to be a human girl, nonetheless adorable? Absolutely. And…

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Melissa McCarthy Reveals She Once Worked On A Set That Was So Toxic It Made Her ‘Physically Ill’

Name and shame, babes.

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Halle Bailey reflects on bringing 'the essence of who I am' to Ariel in The Little Mermaid remake

When The Little Mermaid director Rob Marshall first heard actor and singer Halle Bailey performing the 1989 film's song Part of Your World, he was moved to tears.

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Melissa McCarthy recalls ‘volatile’ set experience that made her ‘physically ill’

Actor stars opposite Halle Bailey in Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’

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The Little Mermaid review: A luminous Halle Bailey aside, this live-action remake stinks

Nice casting can’t cover up the ugly visuals and lack of creative risk

Tribune News Service

Movie review: Disney's 'Little Mermaid' remake justifies being part of our world

Whether audiences want them or not, the Disney live-action remake machine continues to churn out new versions of beloved animated classics without showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon.

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The Little Mermaid Reviews Are Here, See What Critics Are Saying About Halle Bailey And The Live-Action Remake's New Music

The reviews are in for Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid; see what the critics are saying about Halle Bailey and the new music.

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The Independent UK

The Little Mermaid: Critics torn between ‘ugly visuals’ and ‘luminous’ Halle Bailey

Many critics are divided over the hugely anticipated Disney film

The Independent UK

Movie Review: Disenchantment under the sea in live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’

Disney's takes on “The Little Mermaid” for its latest live-action adaptation, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as her human love Prince Eric and Melissa McCarthy as the sea witch Ursula

Evening Standard

The Little Mermaid movie review: Halle Bailey makes a real splash in bringing Ariel to life

While not quite as satisfying as the cartoon, it’s easily the best of the recent live-action Disney adaptations.

TechRadar

Don't worry: The Little Mermaid nails the songs, and that's what matters

The Little Mermaid is big wet fun, but hits the same rock as too many Disney remakes: it's too damn long.

Cinemablend

The Little Mermaid Review: Rob Marshall’s Take On The Disney Classic Is A Visual And Musical Spectacle

The Little Mermaid delivers for fans new and old, and Halle Bailey is a bonafide superstar.

The Independent UK

The Little Mermaid review: A luminous Halle Bailey aside, this live-action remake stinks

Nice casting can’t cover up the ugly visuals and lack of creative risk

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If you know the Superbad script by hear, we have some more hilarious comedy suggestions for you.

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