Gag Halfrunt | Aquino. She knowingly manipulated desperate merefolk into deals she knew she would game against them so that she could own their souls and keep them as slug people. Alien | Flotsam & Jetsam | Twenty years prior to the film, Ursula had been banished on the Isle of the Lost with other villains. Part of Your World: Ursula | Flotsam & Jetsam Xehanort's Guardian, Blotlings At the behest of Disney executives Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg, director and screenwriter Ron Clements was among several film-makers instructed to research new story ideas that could potentially be adapted into the studio's next major animated film release. Hunter | Sweet Pete | Stalyan | Rey Gutirrez | Lawyer Sharky | [144] As arguably "the most famous example of a direct tie to the LGBT community," Ursula has also become something of a gay icon, due in part to sharing Divine's appearance and personality.[145]. Ursula, Cruella and Rumplestiltskin then trick their way into entering the magical town of Storybrooke. Fuu | Darla Shannon | Anacleto Mitragli | Tank | Doctor Vulter | Weasels | Dr. Claw | Troll | Captain Hook | She has only six tentacles as it was less expensive to draw, but it has been suggested that her arms count as the other two. Carla Santini | Lope de Aguirre | [24] However, Stritch and Ashman soon began to experience creative differences over "Poor Unfortunate Souls" because the actress refused to follow the lyricist's "very specific directions". "[65] Much like Satan, Ursula was banished from Triton's palace, similar to the way in which Lucifer was exiled from heaven. Anti Black Coat | [90] This would be the final time Carroll reprised her role before her death on July 30, 2022. [23][24] In his book Makin' Toons: Inside the Most Popular Animated TV Shows and Movies, author Allan Neuwirth documented that the filmmakers searched "for just the right performer who could put across the deep-voiced, world-weary, deadpan villainess they had in mindbut never quite snaring their catch". The picture below dates from around 1492, and was one of a series of nineteen paintings about Ursulas life, commissioned by a church in Cologne from an artist known as the Master of the St Ursula Legend. In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, she appears as a facsimile created from Sora's memories. Prince Hans | Ranch Wilder | A Disney Villain Origin Story Arrives At Dark Horse In fact, the only way to completely stop a contract short of completing it is via her death, as evidenced when the polyps changed back into merpeople via the aftermath of her deathly demise at the hands of Prince Eric. WebWhat were they like before they grew up and turned evil? [68] At times, Ursula tends to demonstrate stereotypically masculine physical traits. Crash Bernstein | Nightmare Chirithy | [65][102] Film critic Roger Ebert dubbed Ursula Disney's "most satisfying villainess since" Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Evil Queen, who debuted in 1937. What About Ursula Later, the Evil Queen (Lana Parrilla) disguises herself as Ursula in order to make a deal with Ariel and trick her into capturing Snow White. WebUrsula is the main antagonist of The Little Mermaid. Outsiders (Nuka & Vitani) | Ursula [128] Moviefone ranked Ursula seventh on the website's list of the thirty greatest Disney villains of all-time. Eradicus | Lava Monster | Young Xehanort | Dr. Slicer | Fat Cat's Gang (Fat Cat) | Dark Master | Long before the events of Disney's The Little Mermaid and Ariels quest to be a part of the human world, Ursula was one of seven sea witches, who each ruled one of the Seven Seas with impunity. Kent Powers | Black Guards | Alias Mr. & Mrs. Chuns | [57], Makin' Toons: Inside the Most Popular Animated TV Shows and Movies author Allan Neuwirth observed that Ursula obeys Disney's "long-standing tradition of depicting classic scoundrels none so unsettling as their female villains. Arno | Snooty Flamingos | Aced | Ashcan and Pete | [55] Kilmeny Fane-Saunders, writing for Radio Times, warned parents that Ursula could possibly frighten young children. Harry Hook | Ursula is the primary antagonist in the first book of the Disney Chills series, written by author Jennifer Brody under the name of Vera Strange. "[138] From 2007 onwards, Disney launched an advertising campaign called Disney Dreams Portraits featuring celebrities dressed up as various Disney characters and photographer Annie Leibovitz; Queen Latifah was photographed as Ursula for this campaign in 2011. Noodle Burger Boy | Ursula Chato | Queen Grimhilde | He also went on to question the relationship between Triton and Ursula, Ursulas overall history in Atlantis and what made Ursula such an evil villain when she clearly warned Ariel the importance the contract she signed, and the consequences Ariel would face upon breaching contract. Mara | Despite her cruel nature, Ursula has a few redeemable traits to her personality as seen with her relationship between herself and her minions Flotsam and Jetsam. King Aldrich | Deimata | Sark | King Ferdinand VI | Sark | Mr. Yama | Mr. Smee | WebPoor Unfortunate Soul tells the story behind Ursula. Oogie Boogie | Vanitas Remnant | She is the older sister of Morgana and Ulyana and also the mother of Uma. [25] Actress Jodi Benson, who voices Ariel, briefly provides the voice of "Vanessa", Ursula's beautiful human alter-ego, in lieu of Carroll. Autumn People (Dust Witch) | Charles Olympus | Bomber Ghost | Ursula | Flotsam & Jetsam | Emperor Sharga | Sharkanians | Lobster Mobster & Da Shrimp | Evil Manta | Brain Sponge |The Sorceress | Flo & Ebb | Pettigrew | Octopans | Dr. Vile | Igor, Books Priscila Ferr | Vulcan | Kerwood Krinkle | The Emperor's New Groove Villains | Jabberwock | Trudy Van Tubb | If you're uncertain which one you're looking for, just flip a coin. Maleficent | What has she got against Ariel to want to take everything away from her? However, she does make contact with the Evil Queen who had deeply offended her by the masquerade, and threatened to show the Queen how real she can actually be if she ever pretended to be her again. Knave of Hearts | Kuala | Zombies | Dr. Ivan Krank | Mizrabel | Kron | Kraken | Ursula's abilities stem from her mastery of thalassomancy (ocean magic/sea magic), and even without the Trident, were very potent. "[22] Carroll also borrowed Ursula's habit of saying "innit" instead of "isn't it" from Ashman. Prince Achmed | Theodora | She was also capable of creating poisonous ink clouds which could absorb the magical energy of the Trident and enhance Ursula's own power. Dark Dragon | CJ Hook | Baron Von Steamer | Chill Clawbster | Titans (Lythos, Hydros, Pyros, Stratos & Arges) | Parker | Riku, Other Disney Villains [7] Among Clements' ideas to alter the story, the film-maker decided to "make the witch more of a villain", describing Ursula as "a fun character to develop" into such. Little Mermaid Bjornson the Cheesemonger, Direct-to-video/Disneytoon Studios Sequels Simon Bar Sinister | However, the movie never quite explains Ursulas motive for evil, aside from the fact that she was exiled from the sea kingdom and that, as she admits, "in my past I've been a nasty." LeFou (2017) | This sea enchantress harkens back to myths of old, luring innocents to her lair and stealing their lives, or worse. Globby | Orson Krennic | Max and Thor | Bo'sun | Butch Cavendish | Professor J.T. . Meteora Butterfly | The episode "Poor Unfortunate Soul" contains further flashbacks to Ursula's youth, when she was a teenage mermaid living under the sea with her father King Poseidon (Ernie Hudson). Prison Keeper | Jasper and Horace (2021) | In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, she appears as a facsimile created from Sora's memories. Aunt Spiker | Vexen | Trigger & Nutsy | [66] Writing for the Disney Archives, Dave Smith observed that Ursula "has the gross unsubtlety of Ratigan from 'The Great Mouse Detective' but substantially more brio. I am an admin of this site. Tad White | Initially the Odd Sisters help her, but upon discovering that Ursula is keeping Circe captive, they turn on her and use their magic to influence Eric's ship to impale Ursula and kill her as revenge for keeping Circe captive. However, she does make contact with the Evil Queen who had deeply offended her by the masquerade, and threatened to show the Queen how real she can actually be if she ever pretended to be her again. Origin Wilson Croft | She is the main character in the third book. Julius | Replica Xehanort | Mandarin | Sr. X | Tex Richman | Phantom Aqua | Type of Villain I'n't it?" Willie Brothers | Ratso Ratzkiwatzki | Cogs | Bob the Viking | John Ricketts | Ed Dillinger Sr. | Mr. Stallwood | Inspector Fix | [22][115] Michael Wilmington of the Los Angeles Times predicted that the actress "will make [the film] a hit". Long before the events of Disney's The Little Mermaid and Ariels quest to be a part of the human world, Ursula was one of seven sea witches, who each ruled one of the Seven Seas with impunity. Kurt Zisa | Kendall Duncan | However, her minor role was greatly expanded into that of a much more prominent villain for the film. Pain & Panic | Magic Mirror | Ursula | Razoul | WebIn this version of events, the official walkthrough states that Ursula was King Triton's fortuneteller before she was banished. The Experiment | Cardinal Richelieu | With Ursula gone, her powers cease, the merpeople turn back to normal, Triton's power is restored, and Ariel marries Eric once she is permanently transformed into a human. When Ursula tries to kidnap Gremlin Gus, Mickey comes to the rescue and saved him from trying to let go of her clutches. It is so fun, we're just in rehearsals. She is the older sister of Morgana and Ulyana and also the mother of Uma. Mr. Burgermeister | The other villains depicted in this issue are the. Wolf Arrowmen | This sea enchantress harkens back to myths of old, luring innocents to her lair and stealing their lives, or worse. Baby Thaddeus | WebUrsula is the main villainess of Walt Disney's 1989 animated feature film The Little Mermaid. Sheelah Sugrue | MCP | [60] Sophie Hall of Beamly identified Ursula as a woman struggling to "run the kingdom in a man's world, having been kicked out for no specific reason. Wolf's Owner | Mortimer Mouse | Si & Am | Ursula is eventually defeated by Sora, Ariel, Donald Duck and Goofy. [7] Ursula's appearance was largely inspired by American actor and drag queen Divine,[37] who was best known for his frequent appearances in several films directed by filmmaker John Waters. Rustlers | Fantomius | What are you, crazy? It's been wildly creative.[30] In December 2020, McCarthy stated that she would hopefully begin filming the movie in January 2021. Although the Queen considers Ursula to be "a long-dead octopus", she is shocked when the real Ursula possesses a statue and warns the queen not to impersonate her again. Gladys | Destroyed Behemoth | Aaron Burr | Agent Woods | Kramer | Undertow | Miraz | Harpe Brothers | Marluxia | Mad Doctor | Mr. Dawes Sr. | Beast | Axel | In this version, Ursula is King Triton's sister, a concept for the original film that was eventually dropped. Beatrice Stanhope | Nazi School Teacher | She is also extremely protective and sympathetic of the eels; even expressing her brief (yet sincere) remorse over killing them with the trident by accident before driving herself into a murderous state towards Ariel for causing it in the first place. WebWhat were they like before they grew up and turned evil? Beagle Boys | Trickmaster | It has made her into an evil and twisted character but now you kind of [129] TVOvermind also ranked Ursula seventh in its article "Ranking the Top 10 Animated Disney Villains". Ian Howe | Lil' Lightning | Cyd Ripley | Shan Yu | Prince John (1952) | Santa Anna | Triton confronts Ursula and agrees to give up himself and his magical trident in return for Ariel's freedom. [25] Carroll's first task was to record "Poor Unfortunate Souls", her approach to which was remarkably different than Stritch's, first asking Howard to demonstrate exactly how he would like her to perform the song before attempting it. Kelly | In addition to her song from the film, Alan Menken and Glenn Slater wrote new songs for Ursula: "I Want the Good Times Back", which introduces Ursula and her backstory, "I Want the Good Times Back (reprise)", where Ursula orders Flotsam and Jetsam to sabotage Ariel's attempt to get Eric to kiss her, and a reprise of "Poor Unfortunate Souls", where Ursula forces Triton to sign a deal and claims the trident. Elliot T. Jindraike | Dark | Dominic Badguy | Eradicus' Minions (Ella Mental, Indestructo-Bob, Rubber Chucky & Mollecu-Lars) | Ursula Vince Heber | World of Chaos, Unversed Commander Peepers | Black Triangles | Captain Katt | Bowler Hat Guy | Victor Krane | [91], In the Disney+ short The Simpsons: Welcome to the Club, Ursula and other Disney villains welcome Lisa Simpson to "Disney Villain Land," and persuade her to become evil. Both Ursula and Vanessa have inspired the creation of several toys, most notably fashion dolls, plush dolls and action figures released by Disney Store and more recently by Mattel,[95] [96] Target Corporation[97] [98] and Jakks Pacific depicting both characters in different visual styles, body types and sizes as well as two versions of Ursula's mysterious magic Nautilus shell necklace. Stealth Sneak | Flintheart Glomgold | WebIn this version of events, the official walkthrough states that Ursula was King Triton's fortuneteller before she was banished. Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz | The name of Ursula's human disguise "Vanessa" is derived from the Latin word "Vanitas", meaning "vanity", "worthlessness", "emptiness", and "nothingness". Her fervent confidence, flamboyance and theatrics have made her one of the most popular and iconic of all of the Disney villains and she quickly became one of the franchise's primary members following her debut. Skeleton Pirates | What has she got against Ariel to want to take everything away from her? Xaldin | [13] Amused by her nasal voice, Howard invited the comedian to read for Ursula, but concluded that her approach was ultimately not suitable for the character. Bruton | Peg Leg Pete | Izzy Wolf | Randall Boggs | Old Joe | Nome King | The King and the Duke | Myra Santelli | Boogeyman | In the Hong Kong dub of the film, she was voiced by Maria Cordero. Alice in Wonderland Villains | William Weatherall Wilkins | Jadis the White Witch | Barnaby Crookedman | Bandits | Lyle Van de Groot | Momakase | [130] Sky Movies included the character on the website's list "Despicable Them: Top Animated Villains". [19][20][21] Carroll was not the filmmakers' first choice for the role; Clements, Musker and Ashman had long debated who should voice the villainess,[22] the casting of whom was long and tedious, spanning an entire year. Morgana le Fay | "[58] Ursula even goes as far as transforming herself into a beautiful young woman in order to trick Ariel's love interest into marrying her instead. BluffCo Industries (Guy Graham, Bob & Bluff Agents) | Sergeant Harley | Titans (Lythos, Hydros, Pyros & Stratos) | However, Ursula is, in fact, determined to sabotage Ariel's chances so that she can ultimately usurp King Triton's position as ruler of the oceans. Commander Heist | Ursula Mr. Smith | V.A. We can thank her for all of our business sense as we are always sure to triple check that paperwork when securing deals. Bryn Beitbart | A Disney Villain Origin Story Arrives At Dark Horse ManslaughterMaleficTreasonConspiracyUsurpationEmbezzlementTerrorismAttempted Global HegemonyAttempted RegicideTheftUnlawful imprisonmentUnwilling transformation of subjectsSabotageIdentity fraudImpersonationBrainwashingSexual assault (implied)Abuse of powerKidnappingAnimal crueltyAttempted Mass Murder. It was also implied that she absorbs their souls while turning them into polyps, making herself more powerful in the process. Duke Weaselton | Fritz | Tamatoa | In The Little Mermaid, Ursula wasn WebIn the original film, it is left ambiguous as to whether she actually realized she was evil, although some extension media such as the Disney Villains book has Ursula making clear that she is not only aware of her more infamous reputation among the merfolk, but fully agreed with their assessment. Anastasia Tremaine | Brooke | However, her reflection was already exposed from water seeping onto the deck from the animals, thus giving away who she really was to Eric. Hercules Villains | Ursula John Wilkins | Madison | Metamorphosis | Crimson Prankster | Flotsam & Jetsam | The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure, "Interview: Ron Clements and John Musker of "The Little Mermaid", "10 things you probably didn't know about The Little Mermaid", "15 Exciting Facts About The Little Mermaid You Never Knew! Contents 1 Personality 2 Abilities 3 The [37] Teen Ink's Emma James believes that Ursula's death ultimately prevents Ariel from experiencing and learning from the consequences of her actions, concluding, "Ariel never really owns up to all the mishap she caused. Yan-Lo | Starting in this short, she is now voiced by Dawnn Lewis, due to Pat Carroll's sudden death happening during the short's production.[92]. Captain Crocodile | She is also very nasty, vengeful, and acrimonious, holding a vendetta against King Triton for a prolonged period of time, spending her days spying on his relatives to eventually take advantage of them and concoct a scheme capable of ending in her favor as the oppressive ruler of the seas. Peg Leg Pete | Beppo the Gorilla | Skeletons | Lonesome Ghosts. Riku Replica | Cousin Zeke | Latham Cole | Raghor | [26] When Carroll watched the completed film for the first time, she was frightened by her own performance, comparing it to actress Margaret Hamilton's performance as the Wicked Witch of the West in the film The Wizard of Oz (1939). In the 2015 season of Dancing with the Stars, Rumer Willis dressed up as Ursula to perform a samba set to "Poor Unfortunate Souls". In The Little Mermaid, Ursula wasn Ursula WAS evil irrespective of the contract, assuming you consider "evil" objectively definable. Robert Callaghan | Knights of the Iron Dagger (Phil Flanagan) | In the 2023 movie, Ursula is played by Melissa McCarthy, and the script has given her a motivation beyond mere evil. DOR-15 | Fleshlumpeater | Marlon the Gator | Frank Slater | She's voiced by Pat Carroll. Ursula is loosely based on the Sea the Witch in the Hans Christian Anderson's story "The Little Mermaid". Zhan Tiri | Aldrin Klordane | There, before Ursula is fully evil, she actually chooses to have octopus tentacles instead of the usual fishtails that mermaids have, and Triton betrays her because of her choice, banishing her from the kingdom. Stan and Heff | "[67] Meanwhile, SMOSH's Francesco Marciuliano praised the character as "one of the most gleefully evil characters Disney has ever created. James Madison | Ursula | Baroness von Hellman | Spellican | WebWhat were they like before they grew up and turned evil? Dr. Calico | Wargoyle | Evil-doer Ursula then uses the trident to expand into monstrous proportions and attempts to kill Ariel and Eric, but Eric manages to impale Ursula with the splintered bowsprit of a wrecked ship, and she dies. [85] Wilson was praised for her performance, which was described by The Huffington Post as "pitch perfect. Dr. Sharon Chen | While the directors had written the role with Bea Arthur in mind, Ashman intended to offer it to soap opera star Joan Collins; both actresses rejected the part. Maleficent's Goons | [77][78] The novel is the third entry of the "Villains" series, a shared universe that crosses over various theatrical Disney films including Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Sleeping Beauty. Ursula The Gammas | Inquinator | Alistair Patton | Ursula Stepmother | Lord Kelvin | Clayton's Pirates | Tom Lucitor | Al Roker | [22] Musker described Carroll's audition approach as a hybrid of actors Maurice Evans and Tallulah Bankhead. Lump of Horror | the fifth "Most Sinister Disney Villain Quote". Dark Hide | Penelope | Bill Fawcett | Ursula is loosely based on the Sea the Witch in the Hans Christian Anderson's story "The Little Mermaid". Ursula (The Little Mermaid Lucius Heinous VII | Artist Transforms Infamous Disney Villains to Show What They If you are going to edit a lot, then make yourself a user and login. If she successfully earns a kiss from Eric by the end of the third day, Ariel will remain human permanently; if she fails, she will turn back into a mermaid and belong to Ursula forever. Ashton Carnaby | [74] My Side of the Story: Ursula (2004) retells the plot of the film from Ursula's point of view, and depicts Ursula having romantic feelings for Triton. Baldr | Before she was known as a "Queen of Darkness," flanking Magnificent and Rumplestiltskin alongside Cruella De Vil, the Sea Witch Ursula played a different role on Once Upon A Time. 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Leechgrave | Circe is freed after this and discovers Ursula's golden shell. Lion | King Andrias | Dark Ones (Dark One Worm) | Ursula debuted in the 1989 adaptation of The Little Mermaid (where she is voiced by Pat Carroll), as a sea witch who is scheming to take advantage of the ambitions of King Triton's youngest daughter Princess Ariel in order to usurp the throne and turning merpeople into seaweed for her garden. Hunter | Madam Mim | Princess January | Gazeem | Solego the Chaos God | Movies ranked Ursula third, praising her "for being the first female Disney baddie to get her own song. Infinity Ultron | Xion, Council of Disney Villains Vane | Jadis' Secret Police (Maugrim & Vardan) | Scar (2019) | Program Guards | Jack Frost | Sea witchMember of the Council of Disney Villains (Kingdom Hearts series)