The little mermaid [videorecording] / Walt Disney Pictures presents ; produced in association with Silver Screen Partners IV ; songs by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken ; original score by Alan Menken ; produced by Howard Ashman and John Musker ; written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements.
Ariel is a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid who is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues Prince Eric, the man of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious sea witch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend Flounder, and her reluctant chaperon Sebastian at her side, Ariel must win the prince's love and save her father's kingdom.
Record details
- ISBN: 0788859544
- ISBN: 9780788859540
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Special edition
- Publisher: [Burbank, CA] : Walt Disney Home Entertainment, [2006]
- Distributor: Burbank, California : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Originally produced as an American motion picture in 1989. Widescreen 1.78:1; enhanced for 16x9 televisions |
Formatted Contents Note: | "Fathoms Below" -- Main titles -- Sebastian's concert -- Sunken ship -- Scuttle -- Ursula watches Ariel -- "Part of Your World" -- To the surface -- Storm at sea -- Eric is saved -- "Under the Sea" -- Sebastian and King Triton -- Ariel's hidden treasure -- Ursula's lair -- "Poor Unfortunate Souls" -- Ursula's deal -- In Eric's kingdom -- Dinner in the castle -- "Les Poissons" -- Tour of the kingdom -- "Kiss the Girl" -- Ursula takes charge -- Wedding ship -- Sunset on the third day -- Ursula's wrath -- Happy ending -- End credits. Disc 1. Special features: "Kiss the Girl" music video (4 min.); Disney song selection [menu for songs w/optional lyrics in subtitles]; Audio commentary [optional audio feature]; Sneak peeks (13 min.). Disc 2. Special features: Backstage Disney [featurettes]: Treasures untold: The making of "The Little Mermaid" (46 min.); Storm warning: "The Little Mermaid" special effects unit (9 min.); The story behind the story (12 min.); "The Little Match Girl" (7 min.); "The Little Mermaid" art galleries; Early presentation reel (3 min.); Original theatrical trailer (2 min.); Deleted scenes (26 min.); Games & activities (23 min.). |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Directing animators, Mark Henn, Glen Keane, Duncan Marjoribanks, Ruben Aquino, Andreas Deja, Matthew O'Callaghan; art direction, Michael A. Peraza Jr., Donald A. Towns ; supervising editor, John Carnochan ; musical director, Robby Merkin ; editor, Mark A. Hester ; music, Alan Menken ; associate producer, Maureen Donley ; storyboard artist, Roger Allers. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Voices: Rene Auberjonois (Louis), Christopher Daniel Barnes (Eric), Jodi Benson (Ariel), Pat Carroll (Ursula), Paddi Edwards (Flotsam & Jetsam), Buddy Hackett (Scuttle), Jason Marin (Flounder), Kenneth Mars (Triton), Ben Wright (Grimsby), Samuel E. Wright (Sebastian), Edie McClurg (Carlotta), Will Ryan (Seahorse). |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: G ; Canadian Home Video rating: G. |
System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, NTSC, dual layer, widescreen; 5.1 Disney enhanced home theater surround sound, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Language Note: | In English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
Awards Note: | Academy Awards, 1990: Best Music, Original Score (Menken); Best Music, Original Song (Under the sea / Menken, Ashman) Golden Globes, 1990: Best Original Score-Motion Picture (Menken); Best Original Song-Motion Picture (Under the sea / Menken, Ashman) |
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Subject: | Ariel (Mermaid) > Drama. Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 > Film adaptations. First loves > Drama. Incantations > Drama. Mermaids > Drama. |
Genre: | Animated films. Children's films. Comedy films. Fantasy films. Feature films. Fiction films. Film adaptations. Musical films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | DVD Little (Text) | 38950609889375 | Juvenile Video | Checked out | 04/30/2025 |