![]() “So much of Part of Your World is Howard…It pays tribute to Howard,” Benson said. It’s also featured on ’s “33 ‘I Want’ Songs to Keep You Motivated.” Photo Credit: Disney StudiosĮventually, “Part of Your World” was given the green light and is now one of the most recognizable Disney songs of all time. If you know anything about musicals, you know how necessary an “I want” song is for the protagonist.Īriel and Flounder. “The first time seeing Part of Your World was so magical cause you can see yourself in the character…without that song, you don’t really have an opportunity to care for her,” Benson said.ĭreamWorks founder Jeffrey Katzenberg who was the studio chairman for Disney at the time speculated that the song wouldn’t perform well with movie-goers after a test screening of the song didn’t seem to grab the attention of the audience.Īshman, being a lyricist for a number of Broadway productions including “Little Shop of Horrors” explained to Katzenberg that “Part of Your World” played an integral part in Ariel’s story as her “I want” song. But not many know that Ashman’s fervent insistence saved it from being cut from the final film. Many long-time lovers of Disney remember the first time they watched the 1989 classic and heard the playful yet melancholy “Part Of Your World” as it illustrates Ariel’s deepest desires. The voice actress touched on a variety of topics including some of her other Disney favorites, (spoiler alert: she’s a huge fan of Tangled ), her time working with Halle Bailey for The Little Mermaid live-action remake, and of course, her time working with lyricist and writer Howard Ashman. Among the many celebrities featured at this jam-packed event were Henry Winkler, Rose McIver, Hayden Christensen, Sean Astin, Michael J. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.The voice of Disney’s Princess Ariel herself, Jodi Benson, visited adoring fans at the Philly Fan Expo this past weekend and even graced those who attended her panel with her beautiful voice, singing The Little Mermaid ’s iconic song “Part of Your World”.īenson spoke to a packed crowd during the recent Philly Fan Expo on Saturday, June 3. Fox Show." His most recent credits include "The Good Fight," "Designated Survivor" and a cameo in the teaser for Lil Nas X's 2020 "Holiday" music video. Since going public with his Parkinson's diagnosis in 1998, Fox has landed a variety of television and film roles, including the lead character in "The Michael J. I broke my hand.”Įlsewhere in the interview, he told CBS' Jane Pauley that living with the condition has been "getting tougher." The difficulty of performing day-to-day actions has caused the actor to think "about the mortality of it." “Broke this arm, and I broke this arm, I broke this elbow, I broke my face. and then, started to break stuff,” the Emmy winner told CBS in April about his health after the surgery. ![]() In 2018, the actor underwent a risky spinal surgery to remove a tumor unrelated to Parkinson's. Led by Philadelphia native Wilson (Biff in the "Back to the Future" films), the crowd also sang "Happy Birthday" to Fox, whose life and battle with Parkinson's became the subject of the Apple TV+ documentary "Still."įox was diagnosed with Parkinson's when he was 29. The "Teen Wolf" star will celebrate his 62nd birthday on Friday. ![]() After the panel wrapped on Sunday, fans wished Fox a happy birthday. "He's a legend."ĭuring the three-day event, Fan Expo attendees showed Fox love in more ways than one. "Who cares if he fell," one TikTok user said. On Twitter, fans called him a " serious trooper" and a " an inspiration to us all." TikTokers lauded the star for his "smooth recovery." People in attendance weren't the only ones commending Fox after the fall. "Wow," he seems to exclaim as audiences whistle and cheer for his recovery. Just as fans gasp and groan, the "Good Wife" star jumps back on his feet. However after a couple of bows, Fox loses his balance, stumbling until he lands on a couch on stage. While making his way over to his seat, he bows to Lloyd. In a video shared with Page Six, Fox enters the stage to roaring applause from the audience. However, his grand entrance Sunday did not seem to go according to plan. Wilson to discuss the beloved time travel flick. Over the weekend, the "Back to the Future" star, 61, appeared at Fan Expo Philadelphia, where he reunited with co-stars Christopher Lloyd and Thomas F. Fox lives with Parkinson's disease, but it seems that won't get in the way of putting on a show. Fox appeared at a fan expo in Philadelphia on Sunday.
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