| Ariel | |
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| Inspired by | The Little Mermaid (1989 film) The Little Mermaid (2023 film) |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lynne Southerland |
| Producer | Ezra Edmond |
| Running time | 11 minutes |
| Production company | Wild Canary Animation |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney Jr. |
Ariel (also known as Disney Jr.'s Ariel) is an upcoming animated television series produced by Wild Canary Animation. Inspired by "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, the 1989 animated film of the same name by Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the 2023 live-action remake, the series is set to premiere on Disney Jr. on June 27, 2024.
Premise[edit]
Ariel is growing up with her friends in the underwater kingdom of Atlantica. As she attends magic camp taught by her "tauntie Ursula", Ariel goes on a number of adventures, learning about her Caribbean-inspired surroundings and inspiring others with her voice.[1]
Characters[edit]
- Ariel (voiced by Mykal-Michelle Harris), an 8-year-old mermaid princess of the underwater kingdom Atlantica.
- King Triton (voiced by Taye Diggs), Ariel's father, Ursula's brother and King of Atlantica.
- Ursula (voiced by Amber Riley), a sea witch and Triton's sister and Ariel's aunt.
- Lucia (voiced by Elizabeth Phoenix Caro), Ariel's friend.
- Fernie (voiced by Cruz Flateau), Ariel's friend.
- Flounder (voiced by Gracen Newton), Ariel's fish friend.
- Alanna (voiced by Jessica Mikayla), Ayanna's twin sister and Ariel's older sister.
- Ayanna (voiced by Dana Heath), Alanna's twin sister and Ariel's older sister.
- Sebastian (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson), the royal composer and one of Ariel's friends. Richardson reprises his role from the Kingdom Hearts video games.
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title [2][3] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [2][3] | Prod. code [2] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Atlantica Day" | TBA | TBA | June 27, 2024 | 101 | TBD |
| "A Winner's Spirit" | ||||||
| 2 | "Ursula's Magic Camp" | TBA | TBA | June 27, 2024 | 102 | TBD |
| "Fernie's Notebook" | ||||||
| 3 | "Crystal Cavern Caper" | TBA | TBA | June 28, 2024 | 104 | TBD |
| "A Banner Moment" | ||||||
Shorts[edit]
Note: The shorts are titled Ariel: Mermaid Tales.
| No. | Title [citation needed] | Disney+ release date [citation needed] | YouTube/Disney Junior release date [citation needed] |
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| 1 | "Ariel's Tail" | June 5, 2024 | June 4, 2024 (YouTube) June 5, 2024 (Disney Junior) |
| 2 | "The Quiet Game" | June 5, 2024 | June 5, 2024 (Disney Junior) June 6, 2024 (YouTube) |
| 3 | "Palace Puzzle" | June 5, 2024 | June 5, 2024 (Disney Junior) June 6, 2024 (YouTube) |
| 4 | "Ariel's Palace Tour" | June 5, 2024 | June 6, 2024 (YouTube) June 7, 2024 (Disney Junior) |
| 5 | "The Friendship Smoothie" | June 5, 2024 | June 7, 2024 (YouTube) June 10, 2024 (Disney Junior) |
| 6 | "A Fashion Emergency" | June 5, 2024 | June 8, 2024 (YouTube) June 11, 2024 (Disney Junior) |
| 7 | "Dress Up Mess Up" | June 5, 2024 | June 8, 2024 (YouTube) June 12, 2024 (Disney Junior) |
| 8 | "Magic Breakfast" | June 5, 2024 | June 8, 2024 (YouTube) June 13, 2024 (Disney Junior) |
| 9 | "The Silly Trumpetfish" | June 5, 2024 | June 8, 2024 (YouTube) June 14, 2024 (Disney Junior) |
| 10 | "Hiccup Gone Amuck" | June 5, 2024 | June 8, 2024 (YouTube) June 24, 2024 (Disney Junior) |
Production[edit]
At the 2023 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Ayo Davis announced that Disney Branded Television had developed an animated television show inspired by "The Little Mermaid". The series is set to debut on June 26, 2024.[4] The main cast was announced in August 2023, which included Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel, Taye Diggs as King Triton, and Amber Riley as Ursula, among others.[5]
On International Mermaid Day, the first trailer was released with confirmation that Ursula was Ariel's aunt and instructor at magic camp.[6]
Release[edit]
The series is set to debut on Disney Jr. on June 27, 2024.[1][7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Mishra, Shrishty (March 30, 2024). "The Little Mermaid Has "Fin-tastic" Adventures in First Disney Junior's Ariel Trailer". Collider. Valnet Inc.
- ^ a b c "DISNEY JR.'S ARIEL (DISNEY JUNIOR)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Disney Junior's Ariel Season 1 Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ Hopewell, Joh (June 13, 2023). "Disney Branded Television Greenlights Disney Junior's Ariel, Inspired by The Little Mermaid (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 18, 2023). "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Revival Leads Disney Junior Slate; Taye Diggs To Voice King Triton With Amber Riley As Ursula In Ariel Animated Series". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ Swift, Andy (March 29, 2024). "Disney Junior's Ariel Reinvents Ursula as the Little Mermaid's Magical Mentor — Watch Trailer". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ ""Disney Jr.'s Ariel" to Make a Splash Thursday, June 27" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
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