Disney reduces media coverage of "Snow White"

Disney is preparing to host the premiere of "Snow White" on March 15 in Hollywood, but the event will see limited media coverage.

Showing the play "El Capitan" The screening will take place at the El Capitan Theatre, with Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen, in attendance. However, the dozens of media outlets that are expected to interview the cast and crew will not be invited to the screening, which will be limited to cameramen and an internal production crew, according to Variety.

Ongoing controversy over the film

Disney has not officially commented on this decision, but this approach comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding the film, which is directed by Marc Webb and is scheduled to be released in theaters on March 21.

It's worth noting that since Rachel Zegler's casting as Snow White was revealed, Disney has faced criticism from some fans for her Latina casting, and Zegler has also been under fire for her negative comments about the original 1937 film.

stereotype repetition Additionally, Peter Dinklage, the famous actor in Game of Thrones, sparked controversy over the portrayal of dwarves in the film, believing it to perpetuate negative stereotypes. Following this, Disney confirmed that it is reconsidering its treatment of the characters in collaboration with experts from the dwarf community.

Protests witnessed the show

This controversy comes after protests at the premiere of Captain America: Brave New World in February over the portrayal of Israeli heroine "Sabra," played by Shira Haas, which led to calls to boycott the film.

Despite the controversy, Disney is continuing to promote the film in other ways. Ziegler and Gadot appeared together at the Oscars, while Ziegler traveled to Tokyo as part of the promotional tour. Director Marc Webb will accompany her to Spain, before Ziegler hosts a special screening in New York for the Broadway community.