Know Your Enemy said:
If you haven't watched any of the reaction videos to kids watching the trailer for the first time I strongly urge you to do so. It really makes it hit home how important this is for kids to see themselves represented on screen.
TCTTS said:
When "But A.I.!" Is your only comeback, I assume we're done here.
Your guiding light is some intersectional special Olympics. "Its its its just so wonderful to have a black Ariel, I just cant...even...so wonderful. It was magical! Just like Annie!"TCTTS said:
Sure, but it would end up being some obscure thing buried on Netflix. The entire point is that it's a known, established character in a massive Disney movie. This isn't rocket science, and it truly blows my mind that you guys can't see why that matters or continue to care this much.
TCTTS said:
Sure, but it would end up being some obscure thing buried on Netflix. The entire point is that it's a known, established character in a massive Disney movie. This isn't rocket science, and it truly blows my mind that you guys can't see why that matters or continue to care this much.
No actresses who could pass for Danish were available? My people please stop supporting this stuff...we deserve films about BLACK Fairytales...we don't need to plunder European heritage. We have amazing Fairytales of our own!#LittleMermaid #Racebending #LittleMermaidBlack https://t.co/wgwFCjpSIh pic.twitter.com/225cVQBwAZ
— Brotep The Inward Nerd (@ThePencilPimp) September 10, 2022
Well said my man. I've been sayin' this shit many times. Instead of hijackin' European Fantasy Stories and Fairy Tales. How about we create Fantasy Stories and Fairy Tales based on African Cultures, Folklores, and Mythologies. https://t.co/61bpjA2HmV pic.twitter.com/tTa2UeLC5Y
— Ogechi Aghaji🇳🇬🇺🇸🇭🇰 🇹🇼🔞18+🔞🌈 🏳️🌈 (@AghajiOgechi) September 12, 2022
The Debt said:Your guiding light is some intersectional special Olympics. "Its its its just so wonderful to have a black Ariel, I just cant...even...so wonderful. It was magical! Just like Annie!"TCTTS said:
Sure, but it would end up being some obscure thing buried on Netflix. The entire point is that it's a known, established character in a massive Disney movie. This isn't rocket science, and it truly blows my mind that you guys can't see why that matters or continue to care this much.
The Debt said:
THIS IS ABOUT REPRESENTATION!
*proceeds to ignore mythos, IP, brand, iconic look to pander to 6.5% of the US*
Imagine thinking adding blackface to characters is virtuous.
BAP Enthusiast said:The Debt said:Your guiding light is some intersectional special Olympics. "Its its its just so wonderful to have a black Ariel, I just cant...even...so wonderful. It was magical! Just like Annie!"TCTTS said:
Sure, but it would end up being some obscure thing buried on Netflix. The entire point is that it's a known, established character in a massive Disney movie. This isn't rocket science, and it truly blows my mind that you guys can't see why that matters or continue to care this much.
We need representation!
You think this was made for Africans?Know Your Enemy said:The Debt said:
THIS IS ABOUT REPRESENTATION!
*proceeds to ignore mythos, IP, brand, iconic look to pander to 6.5% of the US*
Imagine thinking adding blackface to characters is virtuous.
Imagine thinking movies are made only for citizens of the US.
Their reactions are how I feel when watching Married With Children rerunsKnow Your Enemy said:
If you haven't watched any of the reaction videos to kids watching the trailer for the first time I strongly urge you to do so. It really makes it hit home how important this is for kids to see themselves represented on screen.
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Clearly, there are many, many people who are positively affected by things like this.
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… above those of all recent Disney live-action titles, including "Cruella" (68 million views), "Beauty and the Beast" (94 million views), "Alladin" (74 million views) and "Maleficent 2" (62 million views). Worldwide views are compiled from YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram."
TCTTS said:
Now you're just putting words in my mouth. Of course black culture has produced an abundance of "worthy" material, and I didn't even remotely suggest that they haven't. That's such a bad faith argument. Sure, certain people in their community are going to disagree with choices like this, and that's their prerogative. They're not a monolithic culture. But you can't deny the results in the video on the previous page. Clearly, there are many, many people who are positively affected by things like this. And I simply choose to express empathy for them instead of being a grown ass weirdo complaining about it on the internet.
The Little Mermaid - Official Teaser Trailer
— YouTube Dislike Counter (@DislikesYouTube) September 12, 2022
by Walt Disney
Views: 8.100.000
Likes: 287.000
Dislikes: 1.000.000
Published on September 11, 2022#TheLittleMermaid pic.twitter.com/sDfhNt1h9C
What do you classify as massive success?TCTTS said:
The "dominant ethnicity." Have you ever been capable of screening anything you type before hitting post?
Also, The Little Mermaid trailer earned 104 million views in its first 48 hours online…Quote:
… above those of all recent Disney live-action titles, including "Cruella" (68 million views), "Beauty and the Beast" (94 million views), "Alladin" (74 million views) and "Maleficent 2" (62 million views). Worldwide views are compiled from YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram."
So, I'm sorry that it's likely going to be massive success, just like Ukrain's war effort. I know both will irk you in equal measure.
The most oppressed group of allMadmarttigan said:
Oh the struggles of a white man in America, just too much to bear
A is A said:What do you classify as massive success?TCTTS said:
The "dominant ethnicity." Have you ever been capable of screening anything you type before hitting post?
Also, The Little Mermaid trailer earned 104 million views in its first 48 hours online…Quote:
… above those of all recent Disney live-action titles, including "Cruella" (68 million views), "Beauty and the Beast" (94 million views), "Alladin" (74 million views) and "Maleficent 2" (62 million views). Worldwide views are compiled from YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram."
So, I'm sorry that it's likely going to be massive success, just like Ukrain's war effort. I know both will irk you in equal measure.
You're in the business. Give us your criteria for that threshold to be reached. Would love to re-visit this thread.
What are the numbers you think it has to reach both US and Globally?
Know Your Enemy said:
If you haven't watched any of the reaction videos to kids watching the trailer for the first time I strongly urge you to do so. It really makes it hit home how important this is for kids to see themselves represented on screen.
I would prefer a trump deepfaked Ursala voiced by Peter SerafinowiczTeslag said:Know Your Enemy said:
If you haven't watched any of the reaction videos to kids watching the trailer for the first time I strongly urge you to do so. It really makes it hit home how important this is for kids to see themselves represented on screen.
I can't wait to see the one where white kids see the next Black Panther cast with a white actor