The Little Mermaid | |
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Original work |
The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen |
Films and television | |
Film(s) | The Little Mermaid (1989) |
Animated series | The Little Mermaid (1992–94) |
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Musical(s) | The Little Mermaid |
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Original music | |
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Theme park attractions |
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The Little Mermaid is a Disney media franchise. The success of the 1989 American animated feature film The Little Mermaid led to a direct-to-video sequel, a prequel film, a spin-off television series, a musical, several video games, theme park attractions, and other merchandise. A live action remake of the film is in development. The Little Mermaid paved the way for what would become the Disney Renaissance, with the original film becoming the first film of that era.
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The Little Mermaid (1989 film)
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The Little Mermaid is the original film of the franchise. It was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, and was released to theaters on November 15, 1989 by Walt Disney Pictures. It was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, and produced by Musker and Howard Ashman. The film was a critical and commercial success. The Little Mermaid is the 28th Disney animated feature film and belongs to an era known as the Disney Renaissance. It is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale of the same name.