Two classic songs from “The Little Mermaid” received updated lyrics for the upcoming live-action remake to emphasize consent and female empowerment. In an interview published Tuesday, Vanity Fair ...

Prince Eric will not be forcing himself on Ariel through song in Disney’s upcoming live-action “The Little Mermaid,” directed by Rob Marshall. Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, who wrote the music ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook “There are some lyric changes in “Kiss the Girl” because people have gotten very sensitive about ...

"People have gotten very sensitive about the idea that [Prince Eric] would, in any way, force himself on [Ariel]," composer Alan Menken says When The Little Mermaid returns to the big screen next ...

"The Little Mermaid" composer Alan Menken revealed to Vanity Fair that he changed some song lyrics in the new film. "People have gotten very sensitive," Menken said of some lyrics that don't emphasize ...

The live action remake of “The Little Mermaid” will have updated lyrics to include consent, the songwriter has said. The classic Disney movie, originally released as an animation in 1989, has been ...

Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King in 'The Little Mermaid' Disney The live-action The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King will have some of the songs updated to modern times.