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
- 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.
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Available copies
- 33 of 40 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 3 copies available at Nantahala Regional Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 40 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Part | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham County Library | E DVD LIT (Text) | Blu Ray | 80605001418200 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Graham County Library | E DVD LIT (Text) | 80605001418259 | Juvenile Video | Available | - | |
| Moss Memorial Library | DVD G LIT (Text) | 80605001538486 | Juvenile Video | In transit | - |
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Summary:
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.
