An all-new feature-length movie
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment invites you to dive deep into the early years of one of Disney’s most beloved princesses when The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning comes exclusively to DVD.
This spectacular full-length movie is the prequel to the well-loved Platinum title The Little Mermaid and reveals an all-new, spellbinding chapter of the fun-loving and mischievous mermaid’s amazing oceanic adventures.
Set in a time long before Ariel met Prince Eric and walked on land – a time when music was banned from the underwater kingdom of Atlantica – the film pits a wonderfully wicked new villainess, Marina Del Rey (voiced by acclaimed actress Sally Field), against Ariel and her plucky pals in an unforgettable aquatic adventure.
Torn between family duty and her love of music, Ariel must make the most difficult choice of her life. With the help of her friends, Sebastian and Flounder and her six amusing sisters, the young mermaid sets out to restore music, friendship and love to the kingdom.
The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning features more of the dazzling animation and memorable music that made The Little Mermaid one of the most celebrated films of its kind. With a treasure trove of never-before-scene bonus features, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning continues the legacy of the film that launched an extraordinary new era in animation and won over generations of filmgoers.
For true lovers of the sea, Disney will also be releasing a special Trilogy Box Set featuring The Little Mermaid Platinum Edition, The Little Mermaid II and The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning available from December 3rd 2008 for $54.95.
Available for a limited time only, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning and its Trilogy Box Set are sure to capture the hearts of viewers of all ages.
Director: Peggy Holmes
Producer: Kendra Halland
Writers: Robert Reece and Evan Spiliotopoulus (screen play); and
Julie Selbo and Jenny Wingfield (story)
Genre Animation / Family / Musical
Voice talent: Jodi Benson (Ariel)
Samuel E. Wright (Sebastian the crab)
Sally Field (Marina Del Ray)
Jim Cummings (King Triton)
Parker Goris (Flounder the fish)
Tara Strong (Adella and Andrina)
Format: DVD
Rating: G
Release date: 3 December, 2008
RRP: Single-Disc DVD $39.95
Trilogy Box Set DVD $54.95
BONUS FEATURES
· Teaching Mermaids to dance – Before making her directing debut with The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning, Peggy Holmes was a sought after choreographer. Go behind the scenes and watch as she uses her background in dance to create a totally unique animation experience.
· The Little Mermaid: The Broadway musical – A look behind the scenes of smash hit Broadway musical from Disney Theatrical productions.
· Deleted scenes