The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning), and having absolutely no involvement whatsoever from any of their film's respective original creators from the Walt Disney Animation Studios, even if they were still alive at the time they were made.
Explanation
The claim states that 'The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning' had absolutely no involvement from any of the original creators from the Walt Disney Animation Studios. However, it is important to note that this film is a direct-to-video prequel released in 2008, which is significantly removed from the creation of the original 1989 film. While it is true that the original film's creators, such as director John Musker and co-director Ron Clements, were not involved in this sequel, the claim lacks nuance because it does not acknowledge the potential contributions of other team members or that a prequel might not require direct involvement from the original creators. Furthermore, the basic claim of a complete absence of involvement is an oversimplification, as many factors in animation productions involve collaborative efforts over years. Considering the original creators were likely focused on other projects, their absence does not diminish the value or intent of the prequel, which had its own creative team. Thus, the statement is 'Mostly False' in that it inaccurately portrays the involvement of creators in an overly absolute manner.
Key Points
- The statement falsely claims absolute absence of involvement of original creators.
- The film is a prequel and was created by a different team.
- The creators of the original film were generally focused on different projects around the time.
