The Little Mermaid (franchise)

The Little Mermaid is a multimilliondollar Walt Disney franchise. The success of the 1989 American animated feature The Little Mermaid led to a directtovideo sequel, a prequel film, a spinoff television series, a musical, several video games, and other merchandise.

The Little Mermaid II Return to the Sea is a directtovideo sequel to the first film. It was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on VHS in the United States on September 19, 2000. It was directed by Jim Kammerud and Brian Smith, and produced by Leslie Hough and David Lovegren. In 2006, the film was bundled together with the original film in the Regionrelease. The original DVD release has been discontinued. A special edition DVD with a deleted song, Gonna Get My Wish, and a new game was released on December 16, 2008. Return to the Sea is the last film in the chronology of Disneys version of The Little Mermaid.The Little Mermaid Ariels Beginning is a directtovideo prequel to the first film. The film was released on RegionDVD in the United States on August 26, 2008, and on RegionDVD in Europe on September 22, 2008. It was directed by Peggy Holmes and produced by Kendra Halland. The DVD contains special features including deleted scenes, a production featurette hosted by the director, games and activities, and a featurette hosted by Sierra Boggess about the Broadway musical. ........

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