The Little Mermaid: Disney’s latest live action
Released on May 24, the flm The little Mermaid by Rob Marshall is the latest in the list of live action adaptations of classic Disney cartoons. As in the original version released in 1989the plot follows the fate of Ariel (Halle Bailey), one of the daughters of King Triton (Javier Bardem), who is fascinated by humans.
Although she is not allowed to come to the surface, she falls in love with Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King). Driven by her desire for freedom and this new love, she makes a pact with the witch Ursula (Melissa McCarthy) to obtain a human appearance.
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A prejudice at the origin of the complaint
A £150,000 ($190,000) claim has been filed against the producers over an injury that occurred on the live action set The little Mermaid.
Christine Overs, a special effects artist known for her expertise creating beach and snow sets, says she was working on a lagoon scene for the film at Pinewood Studios (located in England) in October 2020 when she fell down a Styrofoam step and landed on a concrete floor, resulting in a broken wrist. According to The Times of London, it claims this fall occurred due to a lack of “adequate access to the set” provided by the production company of The little Mermaid.
In Central London County Court, Christine Overs shared the devastating aftermath of the crash, requiring surgery and steel pins to be inserted into her arm. Of her Her difficulty in buttoning and zipping, gestures crucial to his work which requires great precision, deeply impressed her.
The injury also caused a “substantial level of disability” which had a major impact on the later years of his career. He still suffers from pain, trouble sleeping and persistent swelling.
At 74, Christine Overs has been involved in creating special effects for films such as Dunes, AlienOR Golden eye. The case reveals that Sandcastle Pictures, the Disney-owned production company responsible for filming, admits responsibility for the accident.
However, disagreement remains over the amount Christine Overs is seeking for the damages suffered. A subsequent judgment will determine the final amount of compensation.
Source: Cine Serie
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