Gather around, everybody, and let me tell you of a magical time. It was the turn of the century, which is really old-timey way of saying just about anytime between about 1990 and 2010, and not every movie Disney made was a gigantic and expensive exploitation of one of its most popular intellectual properties. This was a time when Disney exploited its most popular intellectual properties in smaller and more affordable ways, by making lots of straight-to-video sequels and prequels to hit films like "The Lion King," "Beauty and the Beast," and "The Little Mermaid."
Some might argue that these straight-to-video cash-ins were, you know, cash-ins. They were milking fans of these beloved theatrical releases for everything they were worth, after all, with films that didn't match the original in terms of ambition or, often, craft. But ignore these oft-forgotten films at your peril, because sometimes they were not only good, but...
Some might argue that these straight-to-video cash-ins were, you know, cash-ins. They were milking fans of these beloved theatrical releases for everything they were worth, after all, with films that didn't match the original in terms of ambition or, often, craft. But ignore these oft-forgotten films at your peril, because sometimes they were not only good, but...
- 5/27/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
The DVD launch party and screening was held on Santa Catalina Island just 26 miles off the coast of California but a world apart!
{sidebar id=1}The island's relaxing atmosphere and beaches were the perfect backdrop to the latest Little Mermaid film!
Voice cast legends Jodi Benson (Ariel), Samuel E. Wright (Sebastian) and Director Peggy Holmes were joined by celebrity guests to celebrate the Â.BlueÂ. Carpet DVD Island Premiere at Catalina IslandÂ.s Avalon Casino.
In attendance were fellow voice talents Jim Cummings, Parker Goris and Kari Wahlgren, with fellow guests Noah Wyle (ER), Kevin James (King of Queens), Melora Hardin (The Office), Brooke Smith (GreyÂ.s Anatomy), Jane Leeves (Frasier), Catherine Oxenberg and Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) and more to celebrate the August 26th release of The Little Mermaid: ArielÂ.s Beginning.
The sea holds many deep secrets for young Princess Ariel in The Little Mermaid: ArielÂ.s Beginning,...
{sidebar id=1}The island's relaxing atmosphere and beaches were the perfect backdrop to the latest Little Mermaid film!
Voice cast legends Jodi Benson (Ariel), Samuel E. Wright (Sebastian) and Director Peggy Holmes were joined by celebrity guests to celebrate the Â.BlueÂ. Carpet DVD Island Premiere at Catalina IslandÂ.s Avalon Casino.
In attendance were fellow voice talents Jim Cummings, Parker Goris and Kari Wahlgren, with fellow guests Noah Wyle (ER), Kevin James (King of Queens), Melora Hardin (The Office), Brooke Smith (GreyÂ.s Anatomy), Jane Leeves (Frasier), Catherine Oxenberg and Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) and more to celebrate the August 26th release of The Little Mermaid: ArielÂ.s Beginning.
The sea holds many deep secrets for young Princess Ariel in The Little Mermaid: ArielÂ.s Beginning,...
- 8/27/2008
- by Stephanie Sanchez <stephanie@iesb.net>
- IESB.net
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents the Rockin' Island premiere and Seaside Reception of "The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning DVD.
Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Director Peggy Holmes, Parker Goris, Kari Wahlgren, Lorelei Butters, Tara Strong, Casper Van Dien and his family, Kevin James and his family, Noah Wyle and his family, Brooke Smith, Jennifer Stone and many others showed up to the blue carpet island premiere of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning DVD screening held at the Avalon Casino in Catalina Island.
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Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Director Peggy Holmes, Parker Goris, Kari Wahlgren, Lorelei Butters, Tara Strong, Casper Van Dien and his family, Kevin James and his family, Noah Wyle and his family, Brooke Smith, Jennifer Stone and many others showed up to the blue carpet island premiere of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning DVD screening held at the Avalon Casino in Catalina Island.
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- 8/24/2008
- by Richard Chavez <djchops@msn.com>
- IESB.net
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