Sean Bailey is in charge of live-action remakes of films like “The Little Mermaid.” It’s a job that puts him in the middle of a partisan divide.
Category: Walt Disney Company
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Judge in Disney World Case Steps Aside but Blasts Ron DeSantis’s Lawyers
The judge accused Gov. Ron DeSantis’s lawyers, who wanted him off the case, of “rank judge shopping.” But he disqualified himself because a relative owns Disney stock.
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Daveed Diggs and Awkwafina on ‘The Little Mermaid’
An interview with the actors, who have big claws and wings to fill as the voices of Sebastian and Scuttle in the latest live-action version of the movie.
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Alan Menken on ‘The Little Mermaid,’ New Songs and Revised Lyrics
The composer talked revisiting “The Little Mermaid” after nearly 35 years and the similarities between working with Howard Ashman and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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‘The Little Mermaid’: 13 Differences Between the Original and Remake
It’s not just her voice Ariel loses in the new live-action adaptation. Plus, Sebastian has some updated advice in “Kiss the Girl.”
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‘The Little Mermaid’ Review: Disney’s Renovations Are Only Skin Deep
Disney’s live-action remake, with Halle Bailey starring as Ariel and a diverse cast, is a dutiful corrective with noble intentions and little fun.
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Halle Bailey Makes a Splash in ‘The Little Mermaid’
Her first major film role has come with big expectations and a racist backlash. But the Grammy-nominated singer isn’t easily deterred.
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Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Hotel, Galactic Starcruiser, to Close
The planned closure of Galactic Starcruiser, an immersive role-playing attraction, comes as Disney seeks to cut overall costs by more than $5 billion.
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DeSantis Lawyers Ask Judge in Disney Case to Recuse Himself
They argued that Judge Mark E. Walker’s comments in two unrelated proceedings displayed a bias toward the company.
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Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida
A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud.
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Disney Argues New Florida Law Nullifies DeSantis-Backed Suit
The company wants a state court case involving development at Disney World dismissed, saying actions by the Florida governor and his allies made it moot.