The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning and Samuel E. Wright reprise their roles as Ariel and Sebastian respectively, while Sally Field voices the film's new villain, Marina Del Rey, and Jim Cummings replaces Kenneth Mars as King Triton, as Mars had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was unable to reprise the role. The film was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on August 26, 2008. The film contradicts certain events of the television series, implying that it is an independent installment of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" franchise. King Triton and his wife, Queen Athena, rule over the underwater kingdom of Atlantica, filled with music
The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy film "The Little Mermaid" (1989) and its direct-to-video sequel "" (2000). The game supports up to four players through alternating tables. Disney Interactive Studios agreed to develop "The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy" alongside Left Field Productions as part of its focus on children's entertainment software. The game received mixed reviews; commentators praised its visuals and appeal to girls, while others questioned the decision to base a title on "The Little Mermaid" property. "The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy" received comparisons to "Pokémon Pinball" (1999) from critics, who disagreed over which game was better. "The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy"