The Little Mermaid 4K UHD (1989) (30th Anniversary Edition)

[CBCstillmatic]

I got this, Ralph Breaks the Internet and Captain America early yesterday. This and Ralph I redeemed 4K and I sold Captain america which also had no problem redeeming in 4K all through MA.

[goeagles5039]

So out of all the Disney classics being released multiple times this is the only one to get a remaster?

[Farerb]

Walt's films are very different from one another, even Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty have different tone.
I also disagree that the company didn't take risks after Walt's death. The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King were made under tight production schedule and they were the first to bring in the Broadway approach. I agree that the films that came afterwards tried to mimic the earlier ones, especially Beauty and the Beast (Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and Aladdin (Hercules), and even then they presented a variety of different characters (unlike the "Revival"). Before I talk about the revival I also want to mention the Post Renaissance as a time the company took risks, they never did something like TENG, Lilo and Stitch and Treasure Planet before. Those risks didn't pay off so people often don't give them credit for it
Now the "Revival" (I really hate that name) was the time where Disney became just like the other studios, I disagree that the films are less homogeneous than the Renaissance. They follow the same exact formula about some sheltered innocent girl going on a road trip (here's where Disney became like Pixar) with a douchebag, and they make fun of past Disney films (here's where Disney became like DreamWorks). Even Wreck-It Ralph follows that formula only with the gender swapped. In addition unlike the Renaissance, the characters are very similar to one another. Look at Rapunzel, Anna, Honey Lemon and Judy in comparison to Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Esmeralda, Meg, Jane.

[IXOYE1989]

Originally Posted by tyrok

I wonder why it's talking Disney so long to get a live action version of this into production.

I actually wouldn't mind if they got Amber Heard to play Arielle. She was pretty much The Little Mermaid as Mera in Aquaman lol.

[shinobipopcorn]

Originally Posted by katiehlvr2

I think I heard Cinderella would likely be coming in the spring or summer but noone knows.

Grumble grumble where is Fantasia grumble grumble...

[Farerb]

I think both Fantasia and Cinderella will be released in 2020. Cinderella for its 70th anniversary. I think it is more likely that Sleeping Beauty is the next Signature title.

[kyloren]

Originally Posted by farerb

I think both Fantasia and Cinderella will be released in 2020. Cinderella for its 70th anniversary. I think it is more likely that Sleeping Beauty is the next Signature title.

I hope Fantasia is coming. I need it!

[storythecorgi]

My Target edition says backordered for shipping status. I wonder how long until they ship these out?

[jh901]

I want to buy from Target or Best Buy with In-store pick up.

Will that be allowed later tonight or in the morning?

Risk, I guess, is low inventory.

So, finally, is Walmart expected to have in store (if I need a back up plan)?

[Donl1282]

Originally Posted by storythecorgi

My Target edition says backordered for shipping status. I wonder how long until they ship these out?

Same here, I hope it doesn’t get canceled or anything.

[Mythical Victini]

Can't wait to get this, The Little Mermaid is a fan favorite of mine.
I do think we need a Fantasia re-release much more though..

[anthonyls]

Has anyone done an unboxing of the 4K Target edition yet?

[wesslan]

It got some real solid bitrates for both video and audio. Look forward seeing this, been years

Video 77314 kbps
Dolby TrueHD/Atmos Audio 8895 kbps 24-bit

[Storm_1980]

Mine came in the mail from DMC today can't wait to check it out!

[nerdboyrockstar]

This is definitely the truest the film has looked to its original theater presentation. I'm honestly thrilled by just how right they got the coloring. That was my big gripe with some of the past releases to the point that I would still watch my Little Mermaid Limited Issue DVD (from what.. 1999?) even after other releases because it was the most true to the original colors, grain, etc that I remembered from multiple viewings in theater and VHS as a kid. If movies are going to continued to be treated like this, count me in as a 4K believer.

[rick_8]

Hi! While checking the new The Little Mermaid master, I've just come to realize that it's not colour accurate and I'm very unpleased with it. The most annoying issue is Ariel's fin, that turns into green again instead of the correct teal colour from the 2013 release

this new master is more related to the 2006 DVD than the 2013 Blu-Ray, and I just don't get it. The 2013 master was slightly washed, but it beared a more faithful color scheme

1999 DVD


2006 DVD


2013 Blu-ray


2018 Blu-ray

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by rick_8

2013 Blu-ray


2018 Blu-ray

Seriously? You're going to claim to know which fin color is more accurate to a 30-year-old theatrical presentation between these two images?

Any two given theatrical prints/projections probably had more color variance than these screenshots display!

[rick_8]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Seriously? You're going to claim to know which fin color is more accurate to a 30-year-old theatrical presentation between these two images?

Any two given theatrical prints/projections probably had more color variance than these screenshots display!

The bluish-green color of Ariel's mermaid tail was a hue specially mixed by the Disney paint lab; the color was named "Ariel" after the character.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by rick_8

The bluish-green color of Ariel's mermaid tail was a hue specially mixed by the Disney paint lab; the color was named "Ariel" after the character.

Ok, but how do you know you're not seeing it displayed accurately on the new master?

[bradnoyes]

That's it, I refuse to support any more of these revisionist Disney releases. Seriously, this is it. No more. El fin.