The Little Mermaid

In an article about Pixar movies, the main character from the upcoming movie "Elio" glows as he floats through a sea of darkness.

‘Elemental’: Is Pixar’s Original Storytelling Slowly Killing Its Brand?

Pixar's latest film is a great example of how franchises are killing original movies in cinema. What can we do to fight back?…

August 30, 2023

In front of a white silhouette of Mickey Mouse is smiling Howard Ashman, a white man with blond hair who wears a white button down shirt, a blue tie, and a brown jacket.

Howard Ashman: Remembering Disney’s Hero

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

The beloved animation company's success is all thanks to an inspiring off-off Broadway playwright.…

July 7, 2023

Illustration showing Disney's Mickey Mouse starring at an evidence board

Nine Insane Pixar Movie Fan Theories

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

These films may be connected in more ways than one.…

December 21, 2022

An article on diversity shows the little mermaid in dark relief against a colorful sunset

Diversity Advanced With Halle Bailey’s Casting as Ariel

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

Despite its abundance of princess movies, Disney has had very little representation up until recently. 'The Little Mermaid' will help to change this problem.…

October 6, 2022

Illustration of Peter Pan crossed out of picture

We Don’t Need Another ‘Peter Pan’ Remake

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

Disney has been milking the live-action remakes, but some classics should be left in the past.…

September 29, 2022

illustration of girl hugging a dragon from disney

Disney Movies Shift From Themes of Romance to Friends and Family

Kim Becker, Aquinas College

While their first movies were about princesses who got their happily ever afters, recent movies focus on friends and family.…

February 20, 2022

Live-Action Remakes of ‘Mulan’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ Continue to Push Diversity

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Live-action Disney films are revealing a whole new world of magic.…

July 25, 2019

Zendaya the Mermaid? I’m Here for It

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Rumors of the Disney actress being cast in the upcoming live-action 'Little Mermaid' have fans singing 'choose the girl.'…

September 19, 2018

4 Disney Films That Could Have Just as Easily Been Horror Movies Instead

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

'Pinocchio' in particular is one seriously problematic story.…

July 31, 2018

18 Upcoming Disney Films to Look Forward To

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Marvel and Pixar Films are on here too, so keep reading.…

June 24, 2018

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