Disney should organize a first Hollywood for its next “Snow White” Film of March 15, but the event will be much more discreet than the typical starry celebrations of the studio.
The first, which takes place at the El Capitan Theater, will include a pre-party and a projection, with the main actress Rachel Zegler And Gadot GalWho depicts the nasty queen, should attend. However, in a gap compared to Disney’s usual red carpet glasses, media coverage will be significantly limited.
Instead of inviting dozens of press points to interview actors and filmmakers, Disney will only authorize photographers and an internal team to capture the “Snow White” event.
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Disney’s “Snow White” faces the reaction on the cast and the modernized scenario before the Liberation
The studio did not provide an official comment concerning the decision, but the approach on a scale comes in the middle of the in progress controversies surrounding the film directed by Marc Webb, which is planned for the theater release on March 21, according to Variety.
Since his announcement, “Snow White” has faced a backlash on several fronts. Some Disney fans have challenged the casting of Zegler as an emblematic princess, questioning the decision to throw a Latina actress in the role. The star of “West Side Story” also aroused criticism for comments on the 1937 animation classic, calling him “dated” and criticizing the original scenario in which the prince “literally tracks Snow White”.
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In an interview in 2022 with Variety In D23, Zegler underlined the modernized approach to the character’s film. “She will not be saved by the prince. She will not dream of true love. She dreams of becoming the leader she knows she can be.
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Peter Dinklage criticizes the film to strengthen stereotypes
The film was also faced with the actor’s criticism Peter DinklageWho called the representation of little people by history, arguing that she always perpetuates obsolete stereotypes.
“Literally no offense to anything, but I was sort of surprised,” said Dinklage on the “WTF with Marc Maron” Podcast in January 2024. “They were very proud to throw a Latin actress as Snow White, but you always tell the story of” Snow White and Seven Dwarfs “. Take a step back and look at what you are doing there.
Following dinklage remarks, Disney responded in a statement to “Hello America,” By saying: “To avoid strengthening the stereotypes of the original animated film, we adopt a different approach with these seven characters and have consulted members of the community of Nanism.”
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Rachel Zegler approaches the “ Snow White “while the political fracture draws attention to the stars of the film
While Disney’s “Snow White” remake faces the meticulous examination, the main actress Zegler responds to the backlash, attributing a large part of the controversy to the strong attachment of fans to the original film.
“I interpret people’s feelings towards this film as a passion,” said Zegler in an interview presented in the March issue of Vogue Mexico. “What an honor to be part of something that people feel so passionately. We do not always agree with all those around us and everything we can do is our best.”
Beyond the film itself, external political questions have also drawn attention to its main actresses. Zegler expressed social media in support of the “free Palestine”, while her co-star, Israeli actress Gal Gadot, has become a French-speaking supporter of Israel.
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Gal Gadot maintains global reactions to the attack on Hamas while political tensions surround the stars “ Snow White ” ‘
Gadot recently discussed the conflict in a speech to The annual anti-deficiency league summit In New York on March 4, where she condemned world reactions after Hamas’ October 7 attack.
“I never imagined that in the streets of the United States and in different cities of the world, we would see people who do not condemn Hamas, but celebrating, justifying and applauding a massacre of Jews,” said Gadot at the time.
Historically, Gadot avoided political comments, but she said that recent events have forced her to speak.
Political tensions in Hollywood increase in the middle of the boycotts of the film
The growing political divide surrounding Hollywood has also made its way in other films. In February, pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in front of the first “Captain America: Brave New World”, calling for a boycott due to the inclusion of the Israeli superhero Ruth Bat-Seraph (Sabra), played by Israeli actress Shira Haas.
Meanwhile, Zegler faced criticism from Maga’s supporters for his reaction Donald TrumpRe-election. Shortly after the election results, she posted on Instagram: “That Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace.” Later, she apologized two days later.
