Disney has decided not to hold the premiere of the live-action Snow White movie in the UK. This decision is reportedly due to recent controversies and negative public opinion. According to the Daily Mail, Disney aims to avoid backlash related to "woke" issues—a term referring to awareness of social justice and racial bias.
A Disney spokesperson stated, "We are aware of the negative sentiment surrounding Snow White, so we have decided to cancel the London premiere and will only hold a press conference." The company also plans to limit questions directed at the lead actress, Rachel Zegler.
The movie has faced controversy since its production began. The original Snow White story comes from Germany, and the English name refers to her fair skin. However, the casting of Latina actress Rachel Zegler as Snow White sparked criticism from some fans. In response, some critics mockingly referred to the movie as "Black Snow White."
When the first trailer was released on YouTube in December last year, it received over 1.1 million dislikes, reflecting the intense backlash.
Viewer Comments:
I think Disney is to blame for the strange casting choice.
→ Disney keeps making mistakes and causing controversies, but they never seem to learn.
I do think canceling the premiere was the right decision, though, as it helps avoid directing criticism at the actress.
Source:Disney axes UK Snow White premiere amid racist and ‘anti-woke’ backlash fears
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