The Little Mermaid (Original title)La Petite Sirène (Alternative title)
Date: 1989 (Copyright)Country: USADirector: John Musker, Ron Clements
Synopsis: Animated musical fairy tale. Ariel is a mermaid, and a daughter of King Triton. She in incuriably curious about humans and dry land, but she is forbidden from getting involved in that other world. One day she saves a prince, Eric, from drowning in a stormy sea. Keen to further the relationship, Ariel turns in despair to Ursula, the sea witch, asking her to give her legs. Ursula does so but as a price she demands Ariel's voice. Unless Ariel can receive a true love's kiss from Eric within 3 days, Ariel will become Ursula's prisoner for eternity.
Genre: Animation
Subjects: Mermaids, Lower extremities
Releases
Date: 1989Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 83 mins Length: 7428 FeetLanguage: English
Title: At Home/DVD Reissues: The Little MermaidAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n677 December 2006 Page: 116
Title: Little MermaidAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Animation Journal v14 2006 Pages: 4-25
Title: Life and death in The Little Mermaid: Three contemporary...Author: OXFELDT, Elisabeth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...adaptations of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale" Compares three contemporary animated versions of the Anderse n tale, asserting that new versions of old tales should be read in terms of their contemporary setting and medium.
In: Premiere v20 n2 October 2006 Page: 97
Title: The Little Mermaid: Two-Disc Special EditionAuthor: REESMAN, Bryan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n131 May 2000 Page: 146
Title: DVD to buyAuthor: [CW] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v5 n1 January 2000 Page: 46
Title: The laserphile: DVD race 2000Author: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.23 Summer 1998 Pages: 28-31
Title: Making a splashAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that Disney's production of The LITTLE MERMAID is a return to the classic style of earlier Disney movies.
In: Film Review July 1998 Page: 22
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n110 August 1998 Page: 44
Title: The Little MermaidAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v29 n8 December 1997 Pages: 39-41
Title: The Little MermaidAuthor: LYONS, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of The LITTLE MERMAID as the beginning of a new golden age for Disney
In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n78 March 1991 Pages: 6-7
Title: Dromen komen uitAuthor: K.H. (HOGENBIRK, Kees) Article type: ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: On the music for the film.
In: Sight and Sound v1 n7 November 1991 Page: 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v1 n7 November 1991: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: The Hollywood Reporter v316 n11 8 Feb 1991 Page: 1, 57
Title: 'Little Mermaid' swims as TV seriesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Walt Disney Television announces that it will produce an animated Saturday morning series from the feature film.
In: Premiere v5 n3 November 1991 Page: 50
Title: Cameos.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Career details of Sherri Stone, especially her role as animation model for THE LITTLE MERMAID and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v18 n4 Winter 1991 Pages: 145-152
Title: Disney's sub/version of Andersen's "The Little Mermaid"Author: TRITES, Roberta Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Compares and contrasts the Hans Christian Andersen version of the story with the Walt Disney animated film.
In: Cinefantastique v20 n3 January 1990 Pages: 30-31,59
Title: The Little MermaidAuthor: COUNTS, Kyle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v314 n49 6 Nov 1990 Pages: I-3
Title: 'Little Mermaid' makes big splashAuthor: DUGAN, Scott Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the success of the film.
In: Cinefantastique v20 n5 May 1990 Page: 55,59
Title: The Little Mermaid: fantasy songwritersAuthor: COUNTS, Kyle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article on the songs for the film.
In: Cinefantastique v20 n5 May 1990 Page: 55,59
Title: Disney animation that ranks with the classicsAuthor: McCRAKEN, Harry Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film und Fernsehen n11 1990 Page: 43
Title: [Film und Fernsehen - n11 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
Description: Brief credits and several illustrations.
In: Cinéaste v18 n1 1990 Pages: 17-20
Title: What does a little mermaid want?Author: LIVINGSTON, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Écran Fantastique n117 November 1990 Pages: 38-41
Title: La petite sireneAuthor: HUTCHINSON, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Article about the film, followed by an interview with the producer and director.
In: Écran Fantastique n117 November 1990 Page: 8
Title: [ L'Écran Fantastique - n117 November 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v57 n681 October 1990 Pages: 298-299
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v57 n681 October 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: City Limits n472 18 Oct 1990 Page: 24
Title: [City Limits - n472 18 Oct 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n17 November 1990 Page: 17
Title: New filmsAuthor: HEPWORTH, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n1052 17 Oct 1990 Page: 47
Title: [Time Out - n1052 17 Oct 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n353/354 Jul/Aug 1990 Page: 102
Title: [Positif - n353/354 Jul/Aug 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Short review.
In: Le Film Francais n2296/7 4 May 1990 Page: 36
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n2296/7 4 May 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits plus synopsis (in French and English).
In: Cinefantastique v20 n4 March 1990 Page: 55
Title: [Cinefantastique - v20 n4 March 1990: no known title]Author: HARRIS, Judith P. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Premiere v3 n4 December 1989 Page: 135,136
Title: A little attitudeAuthor: BREVITZ, Elizabeth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the production of THE LITTLE MERMAID and the creation of the animated mermaid
In: American Film v15 n3 December 1989 Page: 17
Title: [American Film - v15 n3 December 1989: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article comparing the two animated films the LITTLE MERMAID and ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN
In: Screen International n732 25 Nov 1989 Page: 16,17
Title: [Screen International - n732 25 Nov 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 8 Nov 1989 Page: 32
Title: [Variety - 8 Nov 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Author: Zemler, Emily Pages: 191 pages
Title: Disney princess: a celebration of art & creativity
Author: SOLOMON, Charles Pages: 239 pages
Title: Drawn to sound: animation film music and sonicity
Author: COYLE, Rebecca Pages: x, 258 p.
Title: idea of nature in Disney animation
Author: WHITLEY, David Pages: 154 p.
Title: Makin' toons: inside the most popular animated TV shows and movies
Author: NEUWIRTH, Allan Pages: xiii, 272 p.
Title: From mouse to mermaid: the politics of film, gender and culture
Author: BELL, Elizabeth Pages: viii-xi. 264p.
Description: PINOCCHIO pp.62-71 BILLY BATHGATE pp.72-85 BAMBI pp.137-147 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (US 1991) pp.161-174 The LITTLE MERMAID pp. 175-192 PRETTY WOMAN pp.224-235 GOOD MORNING VIETNAM pp.43-62
Title: Film theory goes to the movies
Author: COLLINS, Jim Pages: ix. 297p
Description: BOYZ N THE HOOD pp.209-226 The SILENCE OF THE LAMBS pp.142-154 THELMA AND LOUISE pp.120-141 The LITTLE MERMAID pp.182-195 Spike LEE pp.170-181
Title: Disney villain
Author: JOHNSTON, Ollie Pages: 232 pages
Title: Good girls and wicked witches: women in Disney's feature animation
Author: DAVIS, Amy M. Pages: iv-v, 274 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
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Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: NTSCBFI identifier: C-695669
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Date: 1989 (Copyright)Country: USADirector: John Musker, Ron Clements
Synopsis: Animated musical fairy tale. Ariel is a mermaid, and a daughter of King Triton. She in incuriably curious about humans and dry land, but she is forbidden from getting involved in that other world. One day she saves a prince, Eric, from drowning in a stormy sea. Keen to further the relationship, Ariel turns in despair to Ursula, the sea witch, asking her to give her legs. Ursula does so but as a price she demands Ariel's voice. Unless Ariel can receive a true love's kiss from Eric within 3 days, Ariel will become Ursula's prisoner for eternity.
Genre: Animation
Subjects: Mermaids, Lower extremities
Releases
Date: 1989Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 83 mins Length: 7428 FeetLanguage: English
Credits
(465)
©: The Walt Disney Company, Production Company: Walt Disney Pictures, In association with: Silver Screen Partners IV, Producer: Howard Ashman, Producer: John Musker, Associate Producer: Maureen Donley, Production Manager: Maureen Donley, Asst Production Manager (Clean-up): Stephen Hickner, Sutherland C. Ellwood, Asst Production Manager (Post Productio): Dennis Edwards, Asst Production Manager (Backgrounds): Dorothy Aronica-mckim, Production Co-ordinator: Brett Hayden, Scene Planning Supervisor: Rick Sullivan, Scene Planning: Dave Thomson, Ann Tucker, Auditor: Dennis Park, Production Administrator: Jim Ballantine, Production Assistant: Ron D. Allen, Production Assistant: Bonnie Buckner, Production Assistant: Donovan R. Cook Iii, Production Assistant: Stacy R. Meyer, Production Secretary: Charlene Rogers, Sandee Terzis, Assistant Director: Michael Serrian, Script Supervisor: Nancy Parent, Casting: Mary V. Buck, Casting: Susan Edelman, Screenplay: John Musker, Screenplay: Ron Clements, Additional Dialogue: Howard Ashman, Additional Dialogue: Gerrit Graham, Additional Dialogue: Samuel Graham, Chris Hubbell, Based on the fairy tale by: Hans Christian Andersen, Visual Development: Bruce Morris, Visual Development: Kelly A. Asbury, Visual Development: Andy Gaskill, Visual Development: Rowland B. Wilson, Visual Development: Chris Van Allsburg, Visual Development: A. Kendall O'Connor, Visual Development: Gary Eggleston, Visual Development: Doug Lefler, Kay Nielsen, Animation Camera (Supervisor): John Cunningham, Animation Camera: Ed Austin, Animation Camera: Errol Aubry, Animation Camera: John Aardal, Animation Camera: Brandy Hill, Animation Camera: Ron Jackson, Animation Camera: Dave Link, Animation Camera: Roncie Hantke, Animation Camera: Chuck Warren, Chris Beck, Camera Manager: Joe Jiuliano, Additional Camera Services: Available Light Inc, Available Light (Crew): John Van Vliet, Available Light (Crew): Joseph Thomas, Available Light (Crew): Marti Julian, Rob Maine, Additional Camera Services: Baer Animation Company, Baer Animation (Crew): Dan Larsen, Baer Animation (Crew): Lin-Z Rogers, Baer Animation (Crew): Steve P. Damiani, Harry Moreau, Colour Models Supervisor: Elrene Cowan, Colour Modelist: Cindy Finn, Colour Modelist: Christina Stocks, Colour Modelist: Brigitte Strother, Linda Webber, Colour Model Painter: Betsy Ergenbright, Colour Model Painter: Carolyn Guske, Linda McCall, Colour Model Development: Barbara McCormick, Jill Stirdivant, Video Shooter: Gregory Hinde, Visual Effects Supervisor: Mark Dindal, Effects Co-ordinator: Jonathan (Yona) Levit, Computer Animation: Tina Price, Andrew Schmidt, Computer Animation Engineer: Mary Jane Turner, Directing Animator: Mark Henn, Directing Animator: Glen Keane, Directing Animator: Duncan Marjoribanks, Directing Animator: Ruben Aquino, Directing Animator: Andreas Deja, Matthew O'Callaghan, Character Animator: Michael Cedeno, Character Animator: Jay Jackson, Character Animator: Will Finn, Character Animator: Rick Farmiloe, Character Animator: Barry Temple, Character Animator: Doug Krohn, Character Animator: Shawn E. Keller, Character Animator: James Baxter, Character Animator: Leon Joosen, Character Animator: David Pruiksma, Character Animator: Kathy Zielinski, Character Animator: Russ Edmonds, Character Animator: Dan Jeup, Character Animator: Jorgen Klubien, Character Animator: David P. Stephan, Character Animator: Phil Young, Character Animator: Chris Bailey, Character Animator: Ellen Woodbury, Character Animator: Anthony Derosa, Character Animator: Tony Fucile, Character Animator: Ron Husband, Character Animator: David Cutler, Character Animator: Chris Wahl, Character Animator: David A. Pacheco, Character Animator: Nik Ranieri, Character Animator: Chuck Harvey, Character Animator: Tony Anselmo, Character Animator: Dave Spafford, Character Animator: Tom Sito, Rob Minkoff, Character Keys: Martin Korth, Character Keys: Bill Berg, Character Keys: Vera Lanpher, Character Keys: Richard Hoppe, Character Keys: Brian Clift, Character Keys: June M. Fujimoto, Character Keys: Dave Suding, Character Keys: Chuck Williams, Character Keys: Lureline Weatherly, Character Keys: Renee Holt, Character Keys: Emily Jiuliano, Character Keys: Philo Barnhart, Character Keys: Tom Ferriter, Character Keys: Lou Dellarosa, Character Keys: Jesus Cortes, Character Keys: Stephan Zupkas, Character Keys: Gilda Palinginis, Character Keys: Gail Frank, Character Keys: Wesley Chun, Character Keys: Lori M. Noda, Character Keys: Dorothea Baker, Character Keys: Bette Isis Baker, Character Keys: Dori Littell Herrick, Character Keys: Cyndee Whitney, Margaret Flores Nichols, Animating Assistant: Humberto Delafuente, Animating Assistant: GeeFwee Boedoe, Animating Assistant: Carole Holliday, Arland Barron, Character Design: Dan Haskett, Character Design: Chris Buck, Character Design: Kevin Lima, Character Design: Ed Gombert, Character Design: Glen Keane, Character Design: Andreas Deja, Philo Barnhart, Xerographic Camera Supervisor: Bill Brazner, Xerographic Check/Inking Supervisor: Carmen Sanderson, Xerographic Camera Operator: Bert Wilson, Xerographic Camera Operator: Robyn Roberts, Xerographic Camera Operator: Dean Stanley, Jo Ann Breuer, Key Xerographic Processor: Sherri Vandoli, Key Xerographic Processor: Janet Rea, Key Xerographic Processor: Gareth Fishbaugh, Key Xerographic Processor: Tina Baldwin, Key Xerographic Processor: Lynnette Cullen, Cindy Garcia, Xerographic Processor: Leyla C. Amaro, Xerographic Processor: Marlene Burkhart, Xerographic Processor: Douglas E. Casper, Xerographic Processor: Karen China, Xerographic Processor: Warren Coffman, Xerographic Processor: Bob Cohen, Xerographic Processor: Diana Dixon, Xerographic Processor: Kathy Gilmore, Xerographic Processor: Suzanne Inglis, Xerographic Processor: Cynthia Neill Knizek, Catherine F. Parotino, Xerographic Check/Inking: Kris Brown, Xerographic Check/Inking: Laura Craig, Xerographic Check/Inking: Eleanor Dahlen, Xerographic Check/Inking: Maria Fenyvesi, Xerographic Check/Inking: Eve Fletcher, Xerographic Check/Inking: Peggy Gregory, Xerographic Check/Inking: Anne Hazard, Xerographic Check/Inking: Darlene Kanagy, Xerographic Check/Inking: Robin D. Kane, Xerographic Check/Inking: Karan J. Lee-Storr, Xerographic Check/Inking: Charlene Miller, Xerographic Check/Inking: Kitty Schoentag, Tatsuko Watanabe, Airbrush: John Emerson, Bill Arance, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Francesca Allen, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Scott Anderson, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Dorris Bergstrom, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Jerry Lee Brice, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Sheila Brown, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Lee Crowe, Breakdown/Inbetweener: James A. Davis, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Eileen Dunn, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Tom Ellery Jr, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Mark Fisher, Breakdown/Inbetweener: James Fujii, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Daniel A. Gracey, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Peter A. Gullerud, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Karen Hardenbergh, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Tim Ingersoll, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Patrick Joens, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Jason Lethcoe, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Teresa Martin, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Tom Mazzocco, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Cynthia Overman, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Don Parmele, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Ginny Parmele, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Eric Pigors, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Brian Pimental, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Mike Polvani, Breakdown/Inbetweener: William Recinos, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Stan Somers, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Bruce Strock, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Juliet Stroud, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Michael Swofford, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Marianne Tucker, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Tuck Tucker, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Jan Van der Keyl, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Dave Woodman, Breakdown/Inbetweener: Merry Kanawyer Clingen, Susan M. Zytka, Cel Service: Jessie A. Palubeski, Cel Service: Florida M. D'ambrosio, Cel Service: Rose Dibucci, Cel Service: Frances Moralde, Teresita M. Proctor, Mark-up: Gina Wootten, Mark-up/Paint Checker: Jan Browning, Mark-up/Paint Checker: Susan Burke, Mark-up/Paint Checker: Chuck Gefre, Mark-up/Paint Checker: Maria Gonzalez, Mark-up/Paint Checker: Rhonda L. Hicks, Mark-up/Paint Checker: Tanya Moreau, Mark-up/Paint Checker: Saskia Raevouri, Mark-up/Paint Checker: Heidi Shellhorn, Mark-up/Paint Checker: Ann Sorensen, Annette Vandenberg, Effects Animator: Dorse A. Lanpher, Ted C. Kierscey, Effects Graphics: Bernie Gagliano, Effects Animator: Randall Fullmer, Effects Animator: Don Paul, Effects Animator: Mark Myer, Effects Animator: Kelvin Yasuda, Effects Animator: Dave Bossert, Effects Animator: Glenn Chaika, Effects Animator: Jeff Howard, Effects Animator: Barry Cook, Effects Animator: Christine Harding, Effects Animator: Chris Jenkins, Eusebio Torres, Assistant Effects Animator: Dan Chaika, Assistant Effects Animator: Mark Barrows, Assistant Effects Animator: Allen Blyth, Assistant Effects Animator: Margaret Craig-Chang, Assistant Effects Animator: Mabel Gesner, Assistant Effects Animator: Tom Hush, Assistant Effects Animator: Craig Littel-Herrick, Assistant Effects Animator: Mike Nguyen, Assistant Effects Animator: Steve Starr, Assistant Effects Animator: Alan Stovall, John Tucker, Effects Graphics Assistant: Sue Adnopoz, Effects Graphics Assistant: Debra Armstrong, Effects Graphics Assistant: Kathleen M. Bailey, Effects Graphics Assistant: Judith Barnes, Effects Graphics Assistant: Carl A. Bell, Effects Graphics Assistant: Christopher Chu, Effects Graphics Assistant: Kent Culotta, Effects Graphics Assistant: Margie Daniels, Effects Graphics Assistant: Lee Dunkman, Effects Graphics Assistant: Teresa Eidenbock, Effects Graphics Assistant: Michael A. Genz, Effects Graphics Assistant: Ray Harris, Effects Graphics Assistant: Broose Johnson, Effects Graphics Assistant: Nancy Kniep, Effects Graphics Assistant: Steve Lubin, Effects Graphics Assistant: Kaaren Lundeen, Effects Graphics Assistant: Brian Mckim, Effects Graphics Assistant: Mike Mckinney, Effects Graphics Assistant: Terry Naughton, Effects Graphics Assistant: David Nethery, Effects Graphics Assistant: Brett Newton, Effects Graphics Assistant: Dana M. Reemes, Effects Graphics Assistant: Maria Rosetti, Effects Graphics Assistant: Natasha Selfridge, Effects Graphics Assistant: Michael Show, Effects Graphics Assistant: Alan Smart, Effects Graphics Assistant: Dan Tanaka, Effects Graphics Assistant: Peggy Tonkonogy, Effects Graphics Assistant: Alex Topete, Effects Graphics Assistant: Jane Tucker, Effects Graphics Assistant: Marcia Kimura Dougherty, Terrey Hamada Legrady, Animation Checking Supervisor: Janet Bruce, Animation Checking: Karen Paat, Final Check Supervisor: Hortensia Casagran, Animation Checking: Lisa Poitevint, Animation Checking: Bob Revell, Animation Checking: Mavis E. Shafer, Barbara Wiles, Final Check: Monica Albracht, Final Check: Bonnie Blough, Final Check: Deborah Mooneyham, Final Check: Ann Oliphant, Final Check: Madlyn O'Neill, Final Check: Howard F. Schwartz, Pat Sito, Layout Supervisor: David A. Dunnet, Layout: Rasoul Azadani, Layout: Daniel St. Pierre, Layout: Fred Cline, Layout: Bill Perkins, Layout: Lorenzo Martinez, James Beihold, Layout Assistant: Mark Kalesniko, Layout Assistant: Fred Craig, Layout Assistant: Marc S. Christenson, Layout Assistant: Jennifer Chiao-Lin Yuan, Layout Assistant: Mac George, Layout Assistant: Rene Garcia, Layout Assistant: Dan Mchugh, Roxy Steven, Backgrounds Supervisor: Donald A. Towns, Backgrounds: Jim Coleman, Backgrounds: Lisa L. Keene, Backgrounds: Brian Sebern, Backgrounds: Philip Phillipson, Backgrounds: Robert Edward Stanton, Backgrounds: Andrew Richard Phillipson, Backgrounds: Cristy Maltese, Backgrounds: Dean Gordon, Backgrounds: Doug Ball, Backgrounds: Craig Robertson, Backgrounds: Greg Drolette, Backgrounds: Kathy Altieri, Backgrounds: Tia Kratter, Dennis Durrell, Ink & Paint Manager: Gretchen Maschmeyer Albrecht, Ink & Paint Assistant Manager: Chris Hecox, Ink & Paint Secretary: Cherie Mcgowan, Paint Lab Supervisor: Debra Y. Siegel, Mix & Match: Wilma L. Guenot, Ann Neale, Painting Supervisor: Ginni Mack, Painting Supervisor: Penny Coulter, Barbara Hamane, Assistant [Painting] Supervisor: James 'J.R.' Russell, Janette Hulett, Painting: Renee Ilsa Alcazar, Painting: Joyce Alexander, Painting: Lada Babicka, Painting: Phyllis Bird, Painting: Russell Blandino, Painting: Tania Burton, Painting: Mimi Frances Clayton, Painting: Chris Conklin, Painting: Patti Cowling, Painting: Elena Cox, Painting: Sybil Cuzzort, Painting: Sharon M. Dabek, Painting: Jean A. Dubois, Painting: Phyllis Fields, Painting: Joyce Frey, Painting: Etsuko Fujioka, Painting: Paulino Garcia, Painting: Karen Hepburn, Painting: Eadie Hofmann, Painting: Gina Howard, Painting: Melody Hughes, Painting: David Karp, Painting: Kathlyn Kephart, Painting: Leslie Kober, Painting: Annette Leavitt, Painting: Denise A. Link, Painting: Ashley Shurl Lupin, Painting: Teri Mcdonald, Painting: Debbie Mihara, Painting: Stephanie Myers, Painting: Chris Naylor, Painting: Belle Norman, Painting: Barbara Palmer, Painting: Melanie Pava, Painting: Patricia Pettinelli, Painting: Bruce Phillipson, Painting: Marilyn Pierson, Painting: Ronna Pincus, Painting: Gale Raleigh, Painting: Bonnie Ramsey, Painting: Linda Redondo, Painting: Sharon Rehme, Painting: Colene Riffo, Painting: Nellie Rodriguez, Painting: Ania Rubisz, Painting: Gary G. Shafer, Painting: Sheryl Ann Smith, Painting: Fumiko R. Sommer, Painting: Rose Ann Stire, Painting: Roxanne M. Taylor, Painting: Pattie A. Torocsik, Painting: Cookie Tricarico, Painting: Helga Vanden Berge, Painting: Britt Van Der Nagel, Painting: Irma Velez, Painting: Helene Vives, Cathy Walters, Supervising Editor: John Carnochan, Editor: Mark Hester, Assistant Editor (1st): Bill Wilner, Barbara Gerety, Assistant Editor: H. Lee Peterson, Assistant Editor: Scott Scalise, Art Director: Michael A. Peraza Jr, Art Director: Donald A. Towns, Storyboards: Roger Allers, Storyboards: Ed Gombert, Storyboards: Gary Trousdale, Storyboards: Thom Enriquez, Storyboards: Matthew O'Callaghan, Storyboards: Joe Ranft, Brenda Chapman, Character Sculptures: Ruben Procopio, Main/End Titles Design: Saxon/Ross Film Design, Titles/Opticals: Cinema Research Corporation, Songs: Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, Ochestra Conductor: J.A.C. Redford, Orchestrations: Thomas Pasatieri, Songs Arranger: Robby Merkin, Alan Menken, Songs Producer: Howard Ashman, Songs Producer: Alan Menken, Robert Kraft, Supervising Music Editor: Kathleen Bennett, Music Editing: Segue Music, Music Scoring Mixer: John Richards, Recordist: Carolyn Tapp, Re-recording Mixer: Terry Porter, Re-recording Mixer: Mel Metcalfe, David J. Hudson, Supervising Sound Editor: Richard C. Franklin Jr, Supervising Sound Editor: Louis L. Edemann, Sound Editor: Charles L. Campbell, Sound Editor: P. Bruce Richardson, Sound Editor: Nils C. Jensen, Sound Editor: Leonard T. Geschke, Sound Editor: G.C. 'Chuck' Neely, Sound Editor: J. Chris Jargo, Assistant Sound Editor: Pamela G. Kimber, Apprentice Sound Editor: Jack Nietzsche Jr, Processed Sound Effects: Alan Howarth, Melvin D. Neiman, ADR Editor: Larry Singer, Foley Artist: John Roesch, Foley Artist: Ellen Heuer, Foley Artist: Joe Sabella, Foley Recordist: Greg Orloff, Foley: Taj Soundworks
Cast
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René Auberjonois (voice of Louis), Christopher Daniel Barnes (voice of Prince Eric), Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel), Pat Carroll (voice of Ursula the Sea Witch), Paddi Edwards (voices Flotsam & Jetsam), Buddy Hackett (voice of Scuttle the gull), Jason Marin (voice of Flounder), Kenneth Mars (voice of King Triton), Ben Wright (voice of Grimsby), Samuel E. Wright (voice of Sebastian the crab), Edie McClurg (voice of Carlotta), Will Ryan (voice of seahorse), Hamilton Camp, Debbie Shapiro, Robert Weil, Ed Gilbert, Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Susan Boyd, Steve Bulen, Nancy Cartwright, Philip Clarke, Jennifer Darling, Allan Davies, Gail Farrell, Donny Gerrard, Mitch Gordon, Willie Greene Jr, Linda Harmon, Walter S. Harrah, Phillip Ingram, Luana Jackman, William A. Kanady, Edie Lehmann, Anne Lockhart, Sherry Lynn, Melissa Mackay, Guy Maeda, Lynn Dolin Mann, Arne B. Markussen, Mickie T. Mcgowan, Gene J. Merlino, Lewis Morford, Kathleen O'Connor, Patrick Pinney, Marilyn Powell, Gloria G. Prosper, Michael Redman Jr., Sally Stevens, Robert Tebow, Rob Trow, Joe Turano, Jackie Ward, Bobbi White, Robert S. Zwirn (additional voice)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(34)
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Page: 192Title: At Home/DVD Reissues: The Little MermaidAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n677 December 2006 Page: 116
Title: Little MermaidAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Animation Journal v14 2006 Pages: 4-25
Title: Life and death in The Little Mermaid: Three contemporary...Author: OXFELDT, Elisabeth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...adaptations of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale" Compares three contemporary animated versions of the Anderse n tale, asserting that new versions of old tales should be read in terms of their contemporary setting and medium.
In: Premiere v20 n2 October 2006 Page: 97
Title: The Little Mermaid: Two-Disc Special EditionAuthor: REESMAN, Bryan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n131 May 2000 Page: 146
Title: DVD to buyAuthor: [CW] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v5 n1 January 2000 Page: 46
Title: The laserphile: DVD race 2000Author: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.23 Summer 1998 Pages: 28-31
Title: Making a splashAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that Disney's production of The LITTLE MERMAID is a return to the classic style of earlier Disney movies.
In: Film Review July 1998 Page: 22
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n110 August 1998 Page: 44
Title: The Little MermaidAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v29 n8 December 1997 Pages: 39-41
Title: The Little MermaidAuthor: LYONS, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of The LITTLE MERMAID as the beginning of a new golden age for Disney
In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n78 March 1991 Pages: 6-7
Title: Dromen komen uitAuthor: K.H. (HOGENBIRK, Kees) Article type: ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: On the music for the film.
In: Sight and Sound v1 n7 November 1991 Page: 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v1 n7 November 1991: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: The Hollywood Reporter v316 n11 8 Feb 1991 Page: 1, 57
Title: 'Little Mermaid' swims as TV seriesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Walt Disney Television announces that it will produce an animated Saturday morning series from the feature film.
In: Premiere v5 n3 November 1991 Page: 50
Title: Cameos.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Career details of Sherri Stone, especially her role as animation model for THE LITTLE MERMAID and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v18 n4 Winter 1991 Pages: 145-152
Title: Disney's sub/version of Andersen's "The Little Mermaid"Author: TRITES, Roberta Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Compares and contrasts the Hans Christian Andersen version of the story with the Walt Disney animated film.
In: Cinefantastique v20 n3 January 1990 Pages: 30-31,59
Title: The Little MermaidAuthor: COUNTS, Kyle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v314 n49 6 Nov 1990 Pages: I-3
Title: 'Little Mermaid' makes big splashAuthor: DUGAN, Scott Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the success of the film.
In: Cinefantastique v20 n5 May 1990 Page: 55,59
Title: The Little Mermaid: fantasy songwritersAuthor: COUNTS, Kyle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article on the songs for the film.
In: Cinefantastique v20 n5 May 1990 Page: 55,59
Title: Disney animation that ranks with the classicsAuthor: McCRAKEN, Harry Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film und Fernsehen n11 1990 Page: 43
Title: [Film und Fernsehen - n11 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
Description: Brief credits and several illustrations.
In: Cinéaste v18 n1 1990 Pages: 17-20
Title: What does a little mermaid want?Author: LIVINGSTON, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Écran Fantastique n117 November 1990 Pages: 38-41
Title: La petite sireneAuthor: HUTCHINSON, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Article about the film, followed by an interview with the producer and director.
In: Écran Fantastique n117 November 1990 Page: 8
Title: [ L'Écran Fantastique - n117 November 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v57 n681 October 1990 Pages: 298-299
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v57 n681 October 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: City Limits n472 18 Oct 1990 Page: 24
Title: [City Limits - n472 18 Oct 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n17 November 1990 Page: 17
Title: New filmsAuthor: HEPWORTH, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n1052 17 Oct 1990 Page: 47
Title: [Time Out - n1052 17 Oct 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n353/354 Jul/Aug 1990 Page: 102
Title: [Positif - n353/354 Jul/Aug 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Short review.
In: Le Film Francais n2296/7 4 May 1990 Page: 36
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n2296/7 4 May 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits plus synopsis (in French and English).
In: Cinefantastique v20 n4 March 1990 Page: 55
Title: [Cinefantastique - v20 n4 March 1990: no known title]Author: HARRIS, Judith P. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Premiere v3 n4 December 1989 Page: 135,136
Title: A little attitudeAuthor: BREVITZ, Elizabeth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the production of THE LITTLE MERMAID and the creation of the animated mermaid
In: American Film v15 n3 December 1989 Page: 17
Title: [American Film - v15 n3 December 1989: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article comparing the two animated films the LITTLE MERMAID and ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN
In: Screen International n732 25 Nov 1989 Page: 16,17
Title: [Screen International - n732 25 Nov 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 8 Nov 1989 Page: 32
Title: [Variety - 8 Nov 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(9)
Title: Disney Princess: beyond the tiara: the stories + the influence + the legacyAuthor: Zemler, Emily Pages: 191 pages
Title: Disney princess: a celebration of art & creativity
Author: SOLOMON, Charles Pages: 239 pages
Title: Drawn to sound: animation film music and sonicity
Author: COYLE, Rebecca Pages: x, 258 p.
Title: idea of nature in Disney animation
Author: WHITLEY, David Pages: 154 p.
Title: Makin' toons: inside the most popular animated TV shows and movies
Author: NEUWIRTH, Allan Pages: xiii, 272 p.
Title: From mouse to mermaid: the politics of film, gender and culture
Author: BELL, Elizabeth Pages: viii-xi. 264p.
Description: PINOCCHIO pp.62-71 BILLY BATHGATE pp.72-85 BAMBI pp.137-147 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (US 1991) pp.161-174 The LITTLE MERMAID pp. 175-192 PRETTY WOMAN pp.224-235 GOOD MORNING VIETNAM pp.43-62
Title: Film theory goes to the movies
Author: COLLINS, Jim Pages: ix. 297p
Description: BOYZ N THE HOOD pp.209-226 The SILENCE OF THE LAMBS pp.142-154 THELMA AND LOUISE pp.120-141 The LITTLE MERMAID pp.182-195 Spike LEE pp.170-181
Title: Disney villain
Author: JOHNSTON, Ollie Pages: 232 pages
Title: Good girls and wicked witches: women in Disney's feature animation
Author: DAVIS, Amy M. Pages: iv-v, 274 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: NTSCBFI identifier: C-695669
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status