The Little Mermaid (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)

Just after The Little Mermaid was re-released in theaters on November 14, 1997, Disney planned to re-release the film on VHS in THX-certified format. The video was released on March 31, 1998. Almost a year after the VHS stopped selling (as of January 31, 1999), the film got a DVD release on December 7, 1999.

DVD version
All the music, fun and excitement under the sea resurface in this magical, special/DVD edition of Disney's 28th animated masterpiece. Awash with breathtaking animation, unforgettably colorful characters and two Academy Awards for score and song, "Under the Sea," The Little Mermaid is one of Disney's most cherished films.

Ariel, the fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues the prince of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious seawitch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend, the adorable and chatty Flounder, and her reluctant chaperone Sebastian, the hilarious, reggae-singing Caribbean crab, at her side, Ariel must win the prince's love and save her father's kingdom - all in a heart-pounding race against time!

VHS Supplements
Early copies have the narration for Jodi Benson saying "Like our friends in another Disney film coming this year" during a preview for A Bug's Life.

Theatrical release

 * 1) Fun and Fancy Free (1997 VHS)
 * 2) Jungle 2 Jungle (VHS)
 * 3) Mary Poppins (1997-1999 VHS/DVD)
 * 4) Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (VHS)
 * 5) Sleeping Beauty (1997 VHS)
 * 6) Alice in Wonderland (1997 VHS)
 * 7) The Jungle Book (1997 VHS/1999 DVD)
 * 8) How the Toys Saved Christmas (1997 VHS)
 * 9) Winnie the Pooh: Boo to You Too! (1997 VHS)

1998 VHS

 * 1) Hercules (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)
 * 2) All 4 Walt Disney Film Classics: The Kurt Russell Collection
 * 3) Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (VHS)
 * 4) Oliver Twist (VHS)
 * 5) Belle's Magical World (VHS)
 * 6) Peter Pan (1998 VHS)
 * 7) That Darn Cat! (VHS/DVD)

In Other Countries
Notice: After showing in theaters across Australia in June 1998 at the time of the winter school holidays, The Little Mermaid was actually released on videocassette in the same country in January 29, 1999. This preview for the film was found on the Australian video release of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

Television broadcasts
The Little Mermaid premiered on the ABC television network on February 28, 1999 and on the Disney Channel in this format from June 12, 1999 to September 8, 1999.

Weblinks

 * http://disney.go.com/DisneyVideos/dvd/sub_littlemermaid.html (1999-2001)