WhenThe Little Mermaidswam onto screens this past spring, it took the audience’s breath away, particularly when it came to the stunning vocal performances from Ariel herself,Halle Bailey. Now, ahead of the film’s Blu-ray release this September — which will be packed with musical bonus features — Collider is excited to exclusively reveal a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of “Kiss the Girl,” the iconic track from the 1989 animated classic, reimagined for the new film. You can also check outThe Little Mermaidon digital today.
The video featuresDaveed Diggs, who plays Sebastian, talking about how iconic the track is, and how the team behindThe Little Mermaidpaid homage to it while making it their own. The sentiment is echoed byAwkwafina, who plays Scuttle, as the clip shows the two of them along withJacob Tremblay, who plays Flounder, recording the track.
Also present is songwriterLin-Manuel Miranda, who was involved in the songwriting process, rearranging and reworkingAlan MenkenandHoward Ashman’s iconic tracks — with Menken working alongside him, of course! Miranda is also the writer behind the film’s new tracks, including “Wild Uncharted Waters,” “The Scuttlebutt,” and a new reprise of “Part of Your World.”
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Special Features? They Got 20
The Little Mermaid’s Blu-ray release will also come with enough bonus features to fill any mermaid’s grotto of treasures. In addition to the “Kiss the Girl” featurette, there will be one on the process and filming of “Wind Uncharted Waters,” performed byJonah Hauer-King, one onMelissa McCarthy’s take on “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” and a whole host of behind-the-scenes looks with directorRob Marshall, going into every aspect of bringing the iconic Disney tale to the big screen. For families — or any aspiring sirens — who want to get in on the fun, the Blu-ray release will also come with a Sing-Along Version.
The Little Mermaidalso starsJavier Bardemas King Triton,Noma Dumezwenias The Queen, andArt Malikas Grimsby. The film was written by Marshall,David MagreeandJohn Deluca.The Little Mermaidarrives on Blu-ray and DVD on September 19, and is officially on digital today! Check out the “Kiss the Girl” featurette below, as well as a full list of the special features:
Sing Along Version – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
Hotter Under The Water – Discover how director Rob Marshall and his team brought the story of The Little Mermaid to life with this documentary in five chapters:
