2023 Year In Review: ‘Little Mermaid’ Makes History and Makes Halle Bailey a Movie Star

For better, or for worse, and everything in between, 2023 was a year for the record books. As the year nears its completion, That Grape Juice is looking back on the moments that shaped the year in the Urban and Pop landscape. Look below to see how the ‘Little Mermaid’ shaped the year. The road to the ‘Little Mermaid’ » Read more about: 2023 Year In Review: ‘Little Mermaid’ Makes History and Makes Halle Bailey a Movie Star » The post 2023 Year In Review: ‘Little Mermaid’ Makes History and Makes Halle Bailey a Movie Star appeared first on ..::That Grape Juice.net::.. - Thirsty?.

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2023 Year In Review: ‘Little Mermaid’ Makes History and Makes Halle Bailey a Movie Star

For better, or for worse, and everything in between, 2023 was a year for the record books.

As the year nears its completion, That Grape Juice is looking back on the moments that shaped the year in the Urban and Pop landscape.

Look below to see how the ‘Little Mermaid’ shaped the year.

The road to the ‘Little Mermaid’ movie has been a long one. Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel in 2019. Shortly after, Prince Eric was cast as Jonah Hauer-King.

The film wrapped filming 2 years later in 2021 and a release date was given of May. 26, 2023. However, before the film was released, it was met with racist backlash with several celebrities speaking out like Halle Berry and DDG.

The soundtrack was released from the film on May 19, 2023. Bailey even spoke with That Grape Juice about the movie and the film made history at the box office upon its debut.

An animated series was greenly after the success of the movie. The movie then made its way to Disney+ later in the year.