When a musical is adapted to film, one thing’s for certain: a new song will be added whether it needs one or not (it usually doesn’t). The main reason for this is increased awards potential. In order ...
One of the more iconic elements of “Highlander,” the high-concept fantasy adventure from 1986 that went on to spawn a long-running franchise, is the movie’s songs, written and performed by Queen. And ...
LB Beistad is a writer and musician based in Nashville, TN. Her love of gaming began with her cousin introducing her to Banjo Kazooie and Jak and Daxter. It was love at first play. Since then, she has ...
Disney’s live-action remakes are mostly about telling the same story that the original film did, simply in a new format. However, that's not to say that the remakes don’t try to add things to make the ...
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of quotes which reinforce the idea that being an original is the most important thing one can be. But the blunt reality is, sometimes being the original doesn't mean ...
After the success of live-action adaptations of other Disney classics, including Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Cinderella, The Little Mermaid is up next. Of course, this means more in-depth ...
The live action remake of “The Little Mermaid” will have updated lyrics to include consent, the songwriter has said. The classic Disney movie, originally released as an animation in 1989, has been ...