Disney’s latest film: Snow White is unpopular on YouTube
– 1.1 million people have negative opinions of Disney’s Snow White
– Disney cancels London premiere screening
Summary from the JoongAng Ilbo Japanese edition.
Disney’s Snow White:
Even before its release, it received over 1 million “dislikes” on YouTube.
1. Disney’s live-action version of Snow White has decided not to hold a premiere screening in the UK.
2. This is a measure in consideration of the recent uproar and negative public opinion.
British newspaper Daily Mail: March 6th:
Disney is clearly aware of the negative public opinion of Snow White.
1. The London premiere screening was canceled and only a press conference was held.
2. Questions to lead actress Rachel Zegler were also kept to a minimum.
The original Snow White:
1. The original Snow White was from Germany and her name means Snow White.
2. The lead actress for this film is Latina Rachel Zegler.
Questions about Disney’s decision:
However, fans criticized the film for damaging the original.
1. Some fans of the original film responded to the film with mixed reactions of mockery.
2. Also, “The Seven Dwarfs” was removed from the film title.
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Disney ：won’t be having a Snow White UK premiere ：
～to avoid anti-woke backlash to the controversial adaptation～
From dailymail Summary
Forthcoming Snow White：
～the most anticipated and expensive films of the year～
it would only be right for Disney to roll out the red carpet for its forthcoming Snow White.
But The Mail can reveal bosses are refusing to hold a star-studded premiere in the UK for the movie over fears of backlash over ‘woking it up’.
The release date not being until later this month：
the film has already been lambasted
１．for having a Snow White played by Latin actress Rachel Zegler
２．and not including the ‘seven dwarfs’ in the title.
a walking PR disaster for Disney：
Snow White actress Rachel Zegler was labelled ‘a walking PR disaster for Disney’ having made controversial comments about her role.
In a 2022 interview ：
Miss Zegler, 23, called the original film ‘dated’ and critiqued elements like Snow White’s relationship with Prince Charming as a ‘guy who literally stalks her,’ as well as calling the film ‘weird’.
Zegler, who is half-Colombian and half-Polish：
１．She was questioned as to why she was granted the role when Snow White is a character who hails from Germany.
２．After being postponed for its 2024 release date due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, Snow White is now set for release on March 21, 2025.
Gal Gadot,Israeli actress 39, as the evil queen :
１．Anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian activists have called for a boycott of the movie over Disney’s casting of Israeli actress Gal Gadot, 39, as the evil queen.
２．Gadot, who starred in the Wonder Woman blockbuster movies, has publicly advocated for Israel over the years, meanwhile Zegler promoted the films new trailer with a ‘free Palestine’ tag.