With its fall line-up, ABC has announced it will be making a Disney live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid.'
To be titled 'The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live,' the program will be a hybrid of live action scenes and integrated animation from the film. ABC is using 'cutting edge technology' to complete this feat, hopefully bringing the film to life. ABC has been tinkering with this innovative approach to television for some time now. Last year, the network put on 'The Little Mermaid Live Concert' at the Hollywood Bowl that included a live orchestra and live performances by 'Darren Criss, Rebel Wilson, Tituss Burgess and Sara Bareiles.'
With companies like Netflix and Hulu creating dynamic original content, large networks like ABC will have to leverage their vast resources to stay relevant. The Disney live-action remake of The Little Mermaid will air October 3, 2017.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Live-action/animated Hybrids
- ABC's use of cutting edge technology to create 'The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live' marks a trend toward live-action/animated hybrids in film and television.
- Remakes and Adaptations
- Disney's continued success with live-action remakes of classic animated films presents opportunities for other production companies to adapt beloved stories in new and exciting ways.
- Multimedia Live Experiences
- The success of ABC's 'The Little Mermaid Live Concert' and the upcoming 'The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live' suggest there is a growing trend for creating multimedia live experiences that engage audiences in new ways.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Film and Television Production
- The trend toward live-action/animated hybrids, remakes, and adaptations presents opportunities for disruption and innovation in the film and television production industry.
- Entertainment and Media
- The success of multimedia live experiences points to a need for innovation in the entertainment and media industry, particularly in the realm of live performances and events.
- Technology and Innovation
- The use of cutting-edge technology to create 'The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live' underscores the importance of innovation in the technology industry to enable new possibilities in media and entertainment.
