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Melissa McCarthy is coming forward about a work environment she found both «hostile» and «volatile.»Although The Little Mermaidstar didn’t name the film set the situation took place in or who the person was, she did recall feeling «physically ill» from the strenuous workplace conditions. «I did work for someone once who ran such a volatile, hostile set that it made me physically ill. My eyes were swelling up, I was absorbing all of this nuttiness,» McCarthy tells The Observer.

latest flesh-and-blood cash grab that’s more lifeless than far better two-dimensional painted drawings.The magic and soul of the studio’s animated classics never, ever translate to this colder, realistic context, and still they keep churning them out.   Why learn their lesson? “The Lion King” and “Beauty and the Beast” both grossed over $1 billion. The movies don’t need to be high-quality because the titles and logos do the heavy-lifting for them. While director Rob Marshall (“Chicago”) and writer David Magee make enough prudent changes to ensure their musical film functions efficiently, many alterations seem to exist only to achieve a bloated two-hour runtime or to wedge Lin-Manuel Miranda’s name into the end credits.For instance, when a smitten Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) takes speechless Ariel (Halle Bailey) around his island kingdom, the Caribbean carriage ride is more of the “Gilligan’s Island” length — a three-hour tour.  That’s one of many middling efforts to deepen the prince’s character from just a smile on legs.

, 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.

Melissa McCarthy is sharing the modern message behind 's live-action remake.ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to Ursula herself at the film's premiere Monday, where she explained what makes this re-telling of the Disney classic so «special.»«I think that for me there's something special about this one. If we haven't been a parent, we've all had parents.

, 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.

Melissa McCarthy — and as evidenced by 's 2023 Beautiful Issue — she's definitely one of them. The beloved actress, who is set to star as Ursula in the upcoming live-action remake of , nabbed the cover of this year's issue, and ever the comedian, made a quip about who might have been behind the complimentary decision. «First I thought, 'Did my mom and my dad have the two main votes?» she jokes to . On a more serious note, the «incredibly flattered» McCarthy also highlighted the importance of inner beauty. «I also thought we’re in a nice place in the world where perfection doesn’t mean better or worse,» she says. «It comes from the inside and I like that a lot.

starringHalle Bailey as Ariel, and things get downright sinister!Bailey and Melissa McCarthy introduced the new trailer during Sunday's broadcast of the 95th Academy Awards, giving viewers their first full look at McCarthy as Ursula. Previous videos teased the sea witch's visage, but this trailer introduces the new iteration of the film's antagonist in her full glory.In the trailer, Ariel's «obsession» with humans is on full display, when she goes above the waters to rescue Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King.

Halle Bailey thinks fans are in for a treat when it comes to 'svillainous Ursula. ET spoke with the actress on the red carpet of Saturday's Kids' Choice Awards, where she teased the dramatic transformation of Melissa McCarthy into the iconic sea witch.«People are gonna be so amazed [by] her job [playing] Ursula,» the singer shared. «First of all, she's a beautiful human being, so talented, and the way she just consumes Ursula is so beautiful. I'm just so proud of her and I can't wait for people to see it.»Last month, Bailey unveiled a new teaser for the upcoming live-action adaptation that offered fans their first glimpse of McCarthy's turn as the tentacled antagonist.

Jenny McCarthy has forged a successful career for herself over the last two decades and is happily married to Blue Bloods actor Donnie Wahlberg – but she's not the only star in her family.READ: Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg heartbroken after family deathThe Masked Singer judge is related to none other than Hollywood A-lister Melissa McCarthy! Despite the two women sharing the same surname, many fans are unaware of their family connection because they don't make public appearances together.WATCH: Nicole Scherzinger dazzles in red hot dress on The Masked SingerAccording to Melissa, she and her cousin live in "opposite worlds", but it was, in fact, Jenny who got the Ghostbusters star her first acting job with a cameo on MTV's sketch series, The Jenny McCarthy Show.Melissa went on to find fame as Sookie St. James on Gilmore Girls and has starred in a string of blockbuster hits ever since, including 2011's Bridesmaids – which she won her first Oscar nomination for – and 2018's Can You Ever Forgive Me, which earned her a second Oscar nomination.SEE: Inside Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg's impressive Illinois homeMORE: Melissa McCarthy's luxurious kitchen will leave you speechlessJenny has enjoyed success on the smaller screen, winning a new legion of fans thanks to her roles on The View and The Masked Singer.

Walt Disney Pictures has been pushing forward with heaps of “live-action” remakes of classic films from their extensive film library, and one of the more recent attempts has been a modern spin on the hit 1989 film “The Little Mermaid.” The film wasn’t just popular with kids but made a strong impression on adults as well, as it ended up winning Oscar statues for Score and Best Song. This makes sense why Disney recruited singer Halle Bailey to play the live-action version of the mermaid princess, Ariel, along with hiring veteran director Rob Marshall (“Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides“) to helm the musical after tackling feature adaptations of “Chicago” and “Into The Woods.” We’ve all been curious about the project and finally landed our first look at the live-action remake thanks to the studio’s panel at D23 Expo and the very first teaser trailer.

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone are one of Hollywood's funniest couples, having shared side-splitting scenes in films like and, and creatively collaborated on, and many more. Now, in their new Netflix series, — created and written by Falcone — the pair finally get to portray a couple, albeit an unusual one. They play coworkers, Clark and Amily, who fall for each other while Clark is coping with the ethereal aftermath of a near-death experience. «It just felt like an easy thing to write, since I've already lived it,» Falcone joked with ET's Kevin Frazier about the new series. «Just like, me being lazy.»In all seriousness, the actor and producer said it was «really fun» getting to work closely with his wife of 16 years on the new project.«It kinda hearkened back to some of those moments of doing or a scene or two in ,» he recalled.

40th anniversary special in 2015.The “Bridesmaids” star, 51, had to don the comedian’s iconic plaid jacket and green tie from his recurring character of motivational speaker Matt Foley, who is divorced and “lives in a van down by the river” and first appeared in a sketch in 1993.Farley passed away due to an overdose in December 1997.McCarthy recently dished to Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM radio show about how she felt wearing Farley’s costume for a skit.“It was really his jacket and they just kind of, like, clipped it back,” McCarthy said. “And they’re like, ‘We’re gonna take it in, but we don’t wanna damage it. And we’re gonna do all this.'” She also noted that it was “really wild” for everyone to see her as the late funnyman in his clothes — though the experience “rattled” her.

Melissa McCarthy is looking back at her time shooting with particular fondness!McCarthy recently sat down with ET's Nischelle Turner — alongside her cousin and HGTV co-star Jenna Perusich — to promote her new HGTV series, and she opened up about the seemingly bittersweet experience of wrapping filming on the long-awaited live-action remake.«I was so sad when it ended,» McCarthy shared. «That whole world, every single thing about it, from getting to work with [director] Rob Marshall to, like, every single part of that was like a like a wonderful dream that I did not want to wake up from.»McCarthy — who played the evil sea witch Ursula in the film -- added that some of her favorite highlights included «singing with an orchestra and [doing] things that I never have gotten to do in my life.»«And she's such an incredible villain,» McCarthy added.«She's iconic!» Perusich chimed in.«It was just a thrill. It was an absolute thrill,» McCarthy marveled.Meanwhile, McCarthy's equally excited about her new project with Perusich, , where the pair renovate homes for deserving people who have made a difference in the lives of those around them.According to the celebrated comic actress, the heartwarming show is meant to celebrate «remarkable people» whose «day-to-day life is just giving.»«Giving everything they have to other people.

Melissa McCarthy landed the dream of a lifetime when she was cast as Ursula in Disney's live-action .“I’m so excited to see it in its full glory,” the 51-year-old actress told ET’s Lauren Zima of the movie while at the27th Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday.  “Doing the  and working with [director] Rob Marshall and doing one of my favorite villains of all time was an out of body experience,” she added.

Lizzo was ready to make Ursula “fine as hell” is she got the role in Disney’s live-action film ‘The Little Mermaid,’ and while the 33-year-old singer ultimately didn’t get the part, she tried to get the attention of casting directors, posting videos on social media, singing the iconic song ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ in full costume, as the sea witch from the 1989 animated version.The rapper also went on to audition for the part when director Rob Marshall started casting the roles for the highly anticipated project, and after getting the support of her fans and followers online, the role was given to 51-year-old actress Melissa McCarthy.Now Lizzo is revealing how she had planned to make her interpretation of Ursula if she had been chosen for the movie. I’M URSULA.

Meghan Markle is celebrating her 40th birthday in a special way! The Duchess of Sussex turns 40 on Wednesday and enlisted actress Melissa McCarthy for a cute video to promote a new initiative. The clip «40X40» was posted on Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation website, and shows her and McCarthy having a Zoom call to discuss the milestone birthday. The Duchess of Sussex, who welcomed her and Harry's second child, Lilibet Diana, in June, looks stunning in a white dress and wrap sweater while at her home in Montecito, California, with one of her dogs curled up behind her. «It's my 40th birthday and I've got an idea,» Markle tells McCarthy. «I know what it is.

told Variety of his decision to lend his audio likeness to the voluntary wiretap. “I think the fans are gonna love it.

Melissa McCarthy, 50, is no stranger to looking amazing and her latest magazine photo shoot is no exception. The actress, who has reportedly lost between 50-75 lbs. over the past few years, posed for incredible photos for her Apr. 2021 InStyle cover shoot and we can’t get enough of her outfits! In one eye-catching pic, she showed off her awesome figure in a long fitted turquoise knit dress and in another, she flaunted a long pastel-colored dress.

Ina Garten and Melissa McCarthy, are getting together for cocktails and stories for an all-new Discovery+ special,. ET has the exclusive first look at the two women toasting each other with whiskey sours in hand, checking off an item of McCarthy’s bucket list. “I couldn’t have imagined how it would feel to cross ‘Cocktails with Ina Garten’ off my bucket list but let me tell you, second only to the day my babies were born, it was pretty much the best day of my life,” McCarthy said in a statement to ET.

The ratings boost courtesy of coronavirus continued Sunday night, as several series saw multi-week and in some cases year-long highs.