SUBMARINE CELEBRATION: PERFORMING OBJECTS IN THE MAKING OF DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID.

The article focuses on the use of performing objects such as puppets and dancers in the making of Disney's live-action film "The Little Mermaid," highlighting the director's creative choices and the integration of puppetry elements into the production. Topics include the transformation of the character Ursula through digital animation, the historical context of the Caribbean in the film's setting, and the incorporation of Alvin Ailey dancers to bring authenticity to the underwater scenes.