There's been buzz since the start of season 2 that Ariel would be popping up on ABC's Once Upon a Time. Now, through a new teaser video that was shown at San Diego Comic Con, we have confirmation that the little mermaid herself will finally be making an appearance in season 3. Check it out!
Now the only questions are...who is playing Ariel...and will they include additional characters from the fairy tale?
Are you a ONCE fan? Who's your dream casting for the role?
-The Mermaid Guru
Sunday, July 28
Friday, July 26
VIDEO: Watch the Full 'Mako Mermaids' Music Intro
Netflix recently uploaded the full Mako Mermaids theme to their YouTube channel--have a look and listen! It's very different from the original H2O theme that many of us are used too, but I think it's just as catchy!
'Mako Mermaids' Premieres on Netflix and Network Ten!
If you're an Aussie and missed the television debut, the first episode is now on Network Ten's website (note: this video will ONLY work for those in Australia).
I will be blogging some of my reviews/reactions to episodes starting this Monday. Be on the lookout for that and let me know what you think of the show!
-The Mermaid Guru
Thursday, July 11
Chai Romruen Talks Landing his Role on 'Mako Mermaids'
Chai Romruen, who plays Zac in the soon to be released Mako Mermaids, talked with The Nambucca Guardian about the show and playing a merman. I'm more excited to see Mako Mermaids than I can ever really explain. I loved H2O and even though I'm sad it's over, I could not be more thrilled that the spin-off is featuring a merman. Mer books, movies, and TV are pretty rare alone, but the fact that this show will feature a merman is even rarer. I'm counting on Zac to be the best thing since Disney Channel's original movie character Cody in The Thirteenth Year. Chai shared a scan of the article on his Tumblr, Twitter, and Facebook pages today, but it's a bit hard to read so I have written up some of the highlights.
On the auditioning process:
When Chai learned he got the part:
What his mom had to say about Chai landing the role:
Chai also mentions that wearing the merman tail felt like "flying underwater". Don't forget that Mako Mermaids premieres on Netflix and on Network Ten July 26th! Will you be watching?
-The Mermaid Guru
"It was an emotional roller coaster. I was so hopeful and had to do two days of final auditions with 10 other people who all had TV experience. I felt like a nobody and I started to get really nervous."
When Chai learned he got the part:
"I ran outside in the rain and just lay on the ground...it was amazing. It was the moment I realized you really can do what you want in life. Then I called my mum straight away to tell her."
What his mom had to say about Chai landing the role:
"As far as landing his first role as a merman, it is so fitting. When we lived in Thailand when he was young...if he was ever out of sight you could be sure to find him in the sea pretending to be a fish."
Chai also mentions that wearing the merman tail felt like "flying underwater". Don't forget that Mako Mermaids premieres on Netflix and on Network Ten July 26th! Will you be watching?
-The Mermaid Guru
VIDEO: 'Empires of the Deep' Trailer
Empires of the Deep is an undersea adventure flick from China that I've had my eye on for a while now, however, around November the first trailer was uploaded to YouTube and I didn't even realize it! Thanks to Bonnie at ABackwardsStory for bringing it to my attention.
Yes, the CGI looks pretty cheesy, however, I can look past this since there are so few mermaid themed films out there. Currently no release date is set, but you can keep up with the project on IMDB.
Yes, the CGI looks pretty cheesy, however, I can look past this since there are so few mermaid themed films out there. Currently no release date is set, but you can keep up with the project on IMDB.
Wednesday, July 10
VIDEO: 'Mako Mermaids' Sneak Peek Clip and Promo
The premiere date of the H2O: Just Add Water spin-off show Mako Mermaids is getting closer! After an official press release, we know that the first 13 episodes will be released on Netflix July 26th.
Check out the promo below, which confirms that in Australia, Mako Mermaids will also be premiering the first episode July 26th on television (Network Ten, 4 pm).
This clip from the first episode was also recently released. It features the entire main cast, which includes Zac, his best friend, and the three mermaids.
I really can't wait to finally see how the show turns out!
-The Mermaid Guru
Check out the promo below, which confirms that in Australia, Mako Mermaids will also be premiering the first episode July 26th on television (Network Ten, 4 pm).
This clip from the first episode was also recently released. It features the entire main cast, which includes Zac, his best friend, and the three mermaids.
I really can't wait to finally see how the show turns out!
-The Mermaid Guru
Tuesday, June 25
'H2O' Spin-Off 'Mako Mermaids' is Coming to Netflix in July!
VERY exciting news today! H2O fans have been waiting to hear word of when the series spin-off Mako Mermaids would be premiering on television. For H2O: Just Add Water, the show was first released in Australia and then shown in the U.S. and other countries at a later (sometimes much later) date. However, this will not be the case for Mako Mermaids as Netflix has announced today that the show's first 13 episodes will be released for instant video on July 26th!
Here's the press release from PRNewsWire:
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), today announced "Mako Mermaids," a new adventure from the creators of global hit teen series "H2O - Just Add Water" is splashing down on July 26 exclusively on Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV Network.
"Mako Mermaids" revisits an enchanting world of magic and adventure introduced in "H2O – Just Add Water," a long-running Australian series from Jonathan M. Shiff Productions that has captured the imagination of young audiences in over 120 countries and has become a huge favorite of Netflix members in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland and the Nordics.
"We are thrilled to be the exclusive home of 'Mako Mermaids' in all Netflix territories," said Netflix Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos. "'H2O' hit an amazing chord with teens around the world who love the clever mixture of action, comedy and romance that Jonathan Shiff and his talented team have created."
"Netflix is the perfect home for 'Mako Mermaids'," said Shiff who produced the 26 episode series in association with Screen Australia, Network Ten, ZDF Enterprises and Screen Queensland. "Our fans love to watch the show how and when they want and they often return again and again to enjoy their favorite episodes."
"'Mako Mermaids' will delight the hundreds of millions of fans around the world who have fallen in love with the world created in 'H2O' and we are really pleased to make the series available on such an innovative platform as Netflix," said Fred Burcksen, Executive VP and COO of ZDF Enterprises, who are in charge of international sales of the series and brokered the deal.
Following on where "H2O – Just Add Water" left off, mischievous teen mermaids Lyla, Nixie and Sirena, guardians of Mako Island, fail to stop 16 year old boy Zac from falling into the sacred Moon Pool and becoming a Merman. Risk being cast out forever, the mermaids must get legs, venture onto land and take back Zac's new powers.
The first thirteen episodes of "Mako Mermaids" will launch in all Netflix territories on July 26 while the thrilling second half of the season will arrive in September.
Unfortunately, I think this probably means that Shiff Productions was not able to find a television distributor (except perhaps in Australia) and that there will most likely be no second season, but we'll see how things go from here.
I might be posting a few re-cap and reaction posts once the series hits Netflix! Are you excited to finally be seeing the show? Source
-The Mermaid Guru
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