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Halle Bailey shared a first look of herself as Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid as she tweeted the film's poster on Thursday morning.In the stunning image, uploaded to her Twitter, the 22-year-old actress can be seen in character while perched on a rock in the ocean while rocking a green, iridescent tail and purple seashell bra. 'Words can’t describe how immensely honored I feel to play the mermaid of my dreams, Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid,' she wrote.

EXCLUSIVE: Yellow Veil Pictures has acquired all North American rights for Lucile Hadžihalilović’s dark fairy tale The Ice Tower, following its buzzy world premiere in competition at the Berlin Film Festival. 

Naman Ramachandran Emma Rice‘s U.K.-based theater company, Wise Children, has unveiled its upcoming season, headlined by a new adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock‘s classic 1959 film “North by Northwest.” The production, described as a “riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head,” adapted and directed by Rice, will play at York Theatre Royal on March 28, 2025, before touring to Manchester, Liverpool and other U.K. venues.

Anya Taylor-Joy has revealed that she wants to “shoot ice out of her hands” as Elsa in a live-action remake of Disney‘s Frozen.In a new interview with Vogue Hong Kong, the Emmy-nominated Queen’s Gambit star said she would relish the opportunity to sing, dance and act at the same time.“I would love to do a musical because I’m a bit addicted to hard work,” she said, in response to a question about her dream role. “I like having an impossible mountain to climb.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic Close to the climax of “Once Upon a Mattress,” now revived on Broadway for the second time, Princess Winnifred (Sutton Foster) has reached the end of her rope. After the frustrations of the preceding two hours or so, Winnifred, the beleaguered would-be bride to a feckless prince, screws up her face and declares “What are you, some kind of nut?” The audience at the Hudson Theatre lost it, but it wasn’t hard to feel — in this moment and throughout the production — left outside of a seeming inside joke, and one that doesn’t quite work.

Sutton Foster, just off a run in Sweeney Todd, will star in a musical revival of Once Upon a Mattress on Broadway this summer.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor International sales company Iuvit Media Sales has closed multiple deals at the European Film Market in Berlin for the suspense horror slasher “Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Death and Porridge.” Buyers include Gussi Films for Latin America, Pioneer for the Philippines and Front Row for the Middle East. Directed by Craig Rees (“Annabellum,” “Whispers”) and starring Olga Solo, Abigail Huxley, Rees and Julian Amos, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Death and Porridge” is an “intelligent” horror slasher, in the vein of Wes Craven horrors, and with comparables such as “The Strangers” and “The Purge.” In this adaptation of the fairy tale, Goldilocks and the three bears live together in an isolated house in the woods.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Bille August, the two-time Palme d’Or-winning director, found his creative match with the former Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II, who reinvented herself as a detail-oriented costume designer on his hit Netflix film “Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction.” The film, which took a decade to bring to life, is nominated for three Robert Awards, the Danish equivalent to the Oscars. A playful royal scandal set in the early 19th century, “Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction” was penned by Anders August and based on a 1963 novella by Karen Blixen, the Danish baroness who was played by Meryl Streep in “Out of Africa.” The film revolves around Cazotte, a young portrait painter who considers himself an expert on love matters and is challenged by the Grand Duchess to seduce a young woman, as well as help her secure an heir.

Following a season that saw its Broadway transfers Into the Woods and Parade score a slew of Tony Award nominations, the New York City Center has announced what’s coming next for its celebrated Encores! series: Once Upon a Mattress, Jelly’s Last Jam and Titanic.

, is finally coming to the big screen on Friday, May 26. After making a big splash when Disney dropped the first trailer last year, the live-action remake has been one of the most highly anticipated films of 2023.As we get closer to the film's release, tickets to see  are now on sale and people are pouring in to watch this movie in theaters. Be prepared for your breath to be taken away when the movie premieres next week by securing your tickets now.Enjoy the classic story of in Disney's live-action remake.

, is finally coming to the big screen on Friday, May 26. After making a big splash when Disney dropped the first trailer last year, the live-action remake has been one of the most highly anticipated films of 2023.As we get closer to the film's release, tickets to see are now on sale and people are pouring in to see this movie in theaters. Be prepared for your breath to be taken away when the movie premieres by securing your tickets now.Enjoy the classic story of in Disney's live-action remake.

Ben Croll Mixing two parts maternal melodrama, one part fugitive thriller, and finishing with a precocious, child-actor twist, Nippon TV’s “Mother” format has proven an irresistible international cocktail, driving remake rights and series exports across the globe. Taking a victory lap of sorts at this week’s Series Mania Forum, Nippon TV’s director of international business development Yuki Akehi joined Spanish producer Eduardo Galdo to unpack this format-sales phenomenon. Created by Yuji Sakamoto and initially commissioned for broadcast in 2010, “Mother” follows a thirtysomething schoolteacher who feels her first ever pangs of maternal instinct when confronted with an 8-year-old pupil from an abusive home. Instinctively absconding with the girl and heading out on the lam, the new fugitive and her willing charge forge deep bonds beyond a legal framework.

Melissa McCarthy was seen for the first time in character as Ursula in a new trailer for Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid on Tuesday.As Halle Bailey, who stars as Ariel in the highly-anticipated film, swam through the ocean singing Part of Your World, fans got a first glimpse of the villainous sea witch, who convinces the youngest of King Triton's seven daughters to give up her voice in exchange for human legs.In the final seconds of the preview, McCarthy can be heard cackling in the darkness as she gazes into the camera while covering most of her face with a slimy tentacle. While only her eyes and forehead were visible in the footage, the 52-year-old actress rocked thin, super-arched eyebrows, purple face makeup, a dark eyeshadow and black liner.Additionally, Bailey can be seen leaning in for a kiss with Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King), after tickling a pufferfish.

The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey looked blissful happy as she leapt into the ocean while rocking a neon green bikini, which showcased her incredibly toned figure.While going for a swim with a black snorkel, the 22-year-old Grammy nominee filmed herself exploring the crystal clear water with a cheerful smile across her face.'Back home,' she captioned the video, uploaded to her Instagram on Monday, which received more than 149,278 likes and 677 comments in less than 24 hours.  Beaming: The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey looked blissful happy as she leapt into the ocean while rocking a neon green bikini, which showcased her incredibly toned figureThe actress, who will star as Ariel in Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid that hits theaters next year, wore her dark locks in a low braided bun.  The performer, who has been a lifelong fan of the 1989 Disney original - based on Hans Christian Andersen's Danish fairytale, recently admitted to feeling 'pressure' to do the best possible job after taking on the iconic role.In September, Bailey explained to E! News that she didn't want to disappoint fans with her portrayal of the redheaded mermaid.  Mermaid: While going for a swim with a black snorkel, the 22-year-old Grammy nominee filmed herself exploring the crystal clear water with a cheerful smile across her face 'Back home,' she captioned the video, uploaded to her Instagram on Monday, which received more than 149,278 likes and 677 comments in less than 24 hours Chic: The actress, who will star as Ariel in Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid that hits theaters next May, wore her dark locks in a low braided bun'I definitely think that because I love this movie so much,

Today at D23, Disney offered a first look at its live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey and directed by Rob Marshall, which is slated to hit theaters May 26. Watch the teaser above.

International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is a yearly event sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), an international non-profit organization. Founded in 1967, the day is observed on or around the much loved author of children’s tales Hans Christian Andersen‘s birthday, April 2.