Tag: Alan Menken

A Whole New World of Nostalgia: Revisiting Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle’s Timeless Ballad

The early 1990s were a renaissance for Disney animation. Films like “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Little Mermaid” brought stunning visuals and unforgettable scores back into the mainstream. 1992’s “Aladdin” continued this trend, becoming a global phenomenon and cementing its place as a pop culture touchstone. A key element of the film’s success was […]

Alan Menken Reveals New Songs and Changes for Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’

Alan Menken, the renowned composer and songwriter responsible for the original animated film’s music, is back to work on the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. This time, he has teamed up with Lin-Manuel Miranda to create new tunes for the movie starring Halle Bailey. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Menken […]