Disney's 'Snow White' Faces Backlash Over Casting, Themes, and Marketing Decisions

The live-action remake, set for release on March 21, has drawn criticism for its progressive changes, casting choices, and scaled-back promotional events.

Rachel Zegler's comments dismissing the original 1937 film as outdated and her political remarks have polarized audiences, leading to calls for boycotts.
Disney's decision to reimagine the seven dwarfs as CGI characters has drawn criticism from both advocates for the dwarfism community and fans of the original story.
The film's promotional efforts have been unusually subdued, with Disney opting for a reduced Hollywood premiere and canceling the UK premiere due to controversy concerns.
Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler's opposing political stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have further fueled public debate and divided audiences.
Industry insiders suggest Disney may lack confidence in the film's success, with early tracking projecting a modest $50-56 million domestic opening against a reported $240-300 million budget.

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