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rifle through its back catalog instead.This time, the House of Mouse has gone all the way back — to its first full-length feature film, 1937’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.” The result? Heigh-ho-hum. The timeless classic, a groundbreaking achievement for animation, has been turned into another pointless and awkward live-action automaton that vanishes from your mind the second it’s over.Modernizing the lovably retro “Snow White” was a dopey idea to begin with, and, while the execution isn’t horrible, the formulaic update is sleepy.

“Snow White” is far different than the 1937 animated figure who Rachel Zegler called a stalker in her criticism of the original film.Played by Andrew Burnap, Snow White’s love interest in Marc Webb’s movie is a man named Jonathan — and he’s far from a royal.Jonathan is a poor, Robin Hood-like thief who meets Zegler’s Snow White in the woods, where he is the leader of a group that opposes the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot).This version of the prince is not Snow’s rescuer or soulmate — just as Zegler, 23, wanted.However, the pair do still share a true love’s first kiss in the film.“Snow White” has experienced many controversies ahead of its release Friday, including Zegler’s viral comments about the original Disney flick.At Disney’s D23 Expo in 2022, Zegler compared the original prince character to a stalker.“The original cartoon came out in 1937 and very evidently so. There’s a big focus on her love story with the guy who literally stalks her.

After raiding the crown jewels for just about every live action reboot imaginable, Disney has finally gotten around to the one that started it all, the 1937 classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The film represented Walt Disney’s first-ever full length animated feature.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic With all the turmoil besetting the real world, you’d think there might be more important things to inflate into controversies than the pre-release kerfuffles that have plagued “Snow White.” As it turns out, this is one of the better live-action adaptations of a Disney animated feature. And I say that as someone who mostly doesn’t like them.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Will “Snow White” be the fairest of them all at the box office? Disney‘s live-action remake of the 1937 animated classic is targeting $45 million to $55 million from 4,200 North American theaters in its opening weekend. Internationally, the film is estimated to collect $50 million for a global start above $100 million.

Gal Gadot has opened up about the backlash to her pro-Israel comments over the past few years.Ahead of the ceremony to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Gadot spoke to Variety about her journey to getting the acting accolade, as well as her personal background and history of sharing her political views publicly.Gadot is Israeli, and served as part of the Israeli Defence Force in the ‘00s. She has been an outspoken supporter of Israel during the Hamas war and conflict with Palestine, and was among 700 Hollywood stars who signed an open letter supporting Israel in the days after the initial Hamas attack.Sharing these views has led to Gadot facing criticism online, but the actor stands by her previous statements.

told Allure on Tuesday.“When I was in the running for Maria in West Side Story, they kept calling to ask if I was legit. I remember thinking, ‘Do you want me to bring my abuelita in? I will.

Rachel Zegler is putting her beautiful voice on display ahead of the release of her new movie Snow White.

Gal Gadot receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Tuesday’s ceremony was disrupted by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters. The pro-Palestinian protesters held up signs that read, “Heros Fight Like Palestinians,” “Viva Viva Palestina,” and “No Other Land Won Oscar.”The crowd continued to shout, “Up up with liberation, down down with occupation,” and “Not another nickel, not another dime, no more money for Israel’s crime” before Gadot was even at the podium.Police were at the scene and broke up a fight between the demonstrators after a pro-Palestinian stole an Israeli flag from a pro-Israeli protester. Law enforcement was also seen handcuffing a group of protesters, per TMZ.The Post reached out to the LAPD and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for comment but did not immediately hear back.Roma Ealaicos, who was across the street from the tented-off area, told Variety, “There’s no reason we should be celebrating an Israeli,” referring to Gadot, 39.Meanwhile, content creator Dana Nikri held an Israeli flag, telling the outlet that her friends had gone to the Nova Music Festival on Oct.

Ellise Shafer Suzanne Collins has released a new “Hunger Games” novel, titled “Sunrise on the Reaping,” now available on Amazon for $19.59. According to the Associated Press, the fifth novel in Collins’ bestselling series — which has been turned into a successful movie franchise — is also a prequel to the original trilogy, taking place 40 years after the events of the most recent tale, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the film adaptation of which released last year.

Disney‘s feature take of 1937 classic toon Snow White is finally hitting theaters after weathering a tormenting tabloid, blown out of proportion controversy. Domestic is looking to land between a $45M-$50M opening with another $55M abroad.

the 2025 remake would be more “modern” than the “dated” 1937 animated film.But in a new interview with Allure, Zegler appeared to change her perspective on the iconic love story.“Snow White is on her own mission and she falls in love along the way, which is really awesome,” Zegler said. “That’s how life happens.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Rachel Zegler said an interview with Allure magazine that white studio executives repeatedly questioned her during the casting process for Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story,” which served as her acting breakthrough in Hollywood. Spielberg cast Zegler as the musical’s female lead, María, and it was of upmost importance to him that the film’s Latina protagonist be played by a Latina actor. “There’s confusion because I don’t have a single ounce of Latin in my name,” Zegler told the magazine.

controversial “Snow White” remake during her appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday.The 23-year-old actress revealed that she was cast in the Disney film before the world saw her performance in 2021’s “West Side Story” directed by Steven Spielberg.“I actually got a really glowing recommendation from Steven Spielberg to Marc Webb, who directed ‘Snow White,'” Zegler shared on the late-night ABC show.“And I also got a text from Steven kind of alluding to the fact that I had gotten the part before I found out,” she said. “I wished him a Happy Father’s Day and he texted me a bunch of apple emojis as a response.”Zegler joked that Spielberg, 78, “was giving Taylor Swift easter eggs” about her casting in “Snow White.”The Golden Globe winner’s audition for the film was done in extreme secrecy.“With all these Disney things, it’s like Marvel, Star Wars, Disney live-actions, you have no idea what you’re reading,” she explained.

said the 1937 film is dated.In her Instagram shared Monday, the 23-year-old star wore a new hairdo inspired by Caselotti, who voiced the Disney princess in “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”Zegler styled her dark brunette hair in a curly bob with a red bow. She also wore a gray off-the-shoulder top and had on a full face of makeup.The post also featured a black-and-white photo of a young Caselotti — who died at age 80 in 1997 — next to a sketch of the animated Snow White.In the final slide, Zegler posed in a black-and-white video where she looked to the side and laughed while showing off her inspired look.“Just had to pay homage to the original snow white, miss adriana caselotti, to whom i owe everything ❤️,” she captioned the post.In the comments, fans blasted Zegler for honoring the same film that she’s bashed since she was cast in the new live-action remake.“But you dissed the film you was in so so much,” one fan wrote.“So you can pay homage to her ‘looks’ but can’t respect her story, kind of contradicts the whole idea of being a modern feminist perspective to the story, doesn’t it?” someone else said.A third person added, “Really you want to pay homage to her now.

Ariana Madix cozies up to boyfriend Daniel Wai as they arrive at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at Dolby Theatre on Monday (March 17) in Hollywood.

“Snow White” live-action film ahead of its release on March 21.The “Wonder Woman” star, 39, appeared in good spirits as she joined a group of Disney’s classic villains for a photo op at the so-called “happiest place on Earth.”On Sunday, Gadot — who stars as the Evil Queen in film, which is a remake of the 1937 classic — united with Maleficent, Hades, and Jafar characters, as well as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, for a group photo.The actress rocked a sleeveless pleather burgundy dress for the occasion, and accessorized with a pair of drop earrings.The “Red Notice” actress also met with a group of little kids dressed up in costume as mini Evil Queens.Her co-star and lead actress, Rachel Zegler, was not in attendance.Gadot’s low-key outing comes amid ongoing rumors of “tension” between her and Zegler, who plays the titular role.The night prior to her Anaheim outing, Gadot attended the film’s premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.The premiere, which was significantly scaled back by Disney given the controversy around the film, was limited to photographers and an in-house crew.Both Gadot and Zegler attended the event, however, they did not do a Q&A or any press interviews.Additionally, Disney decided to sensationally pull the plug on the UK premiere of the film altogether.It comes as the co-stars were rumored to be quietly feuding, with sources telling People that they have “nothing in common” — citing their “huge age gap” and “very different political views.”“Gal is annoyed by the movie drama,” one insider told the outlet. “She enjoyed filming.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Disney’s live-action “Snow White” remake has finally been unveiled at the movie’s Hollywood premiere, and first reactions are trickling in calling it a dazzling hit for the House of Mouse. Variety film reporter Katcy Stephan praised star Rachel Zegler as “a shining supernova,” adding that the film is a “visual feast with show-stopping new musical numbers and, of course, dozens of enchanting animated animals.

Gal Gadot is spending the day at Disneyland Resort!

controversial film posed for pictures together at the El Capitan Theatre despite their alleged feud.Zegler, 23, wore a rose-colored lace dress with a corseted bodice and a floor-length skirt, while Gadot, 39, had on a sheer black lace dress with a ruffled miniskirt and a floor-length skirt.The actresses channeled their respective roles as Snow White and the Evil Queen with their fashion choices.Their cast members Martin Klebba, Jason Kravits, George Salazar, Andy Grotelueschen, Emilia Faucher, Lorena Andrea, Dujonna Gift, and Idris Kargbo also attended the premiere. Director Marc Webb, screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson, producers Marc Platt and Jared LeBoff, songwriters Justin Paul and Benj Pasek, composer Jeff Morrow and cinematographer Mandy Walker were at the event, as well.Zegler and Gadot were in multiple photos together on the red carpet for the pre-party celebration, which was followed by a screening of the film.Disney hosted a smaller-than-usual group of photographers and reporters to cover the premiere, a change that was previously confirmed by Variety.The only interviews that Zegler and Gadot did were with people employed by Disney, like Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the 1989 animated classic “The Little Mermaid.”Four days before the LA premiere, Zegler and Webb, 50, promoted “Snow White” at an event in Segovia, Spain which Gadot did not attend.

Disney‘s Snow White has certainly generated headlines and controversy over the past few months, but the first early reviews are finally here – and they might change some peoples’ minds!