Disney (and others) at the Box Office - Current State of Affairs

[brideck]

The only bright spot I can see is that Greta Gerwig is listed as one of the screenwriters. I liked Barbie so I’m sort of excited to see if this is good also.

Yeah, and the other screenwriter wrote Secretary (among other things) back in the day, so this has the potential to be a good, more modern adaptation, but it's probably been tinkered with a bunch in post. Marc Webb is also an interesting choice as director. It's been awhile since there's been anything on the big screen from him, but he certainly knows how to shoot music videos.

Between that and new original songs by the Dear Evan Hansen/Greatest Showman/Spirited team there really should be a workable approach to marketing this that they could find. If they've stuck to their guns, it should absolutely appeal to the female-forward audience that Barbie and Wicked have capitalized on.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

Between that and new original songs by the Dear Evan Hansen/Greatest Showman/Spirited team there really should be a workable approach to marketing this that they could find. If they've stuck to their guns, it should absolutely appeal to the female-forward audience that Barbie and Wicked have capitalized on.

In the last 2 weeks I’ve seen more commercials for this movie than any other Disney movie in probably the last 5 years, I’ve been watching High Potential on Hulu though so maybe that’s skewed what I’ve seen, and all the commercials I’ve seen have been very nostalgic in their approach, had I not read about the changes here I’d assume this was a more or less shot for shot remake… nothing about the commercials I’ve seen have given me a Barbie or Wicked vibe.

 

[brideck]

In the last 2 weeks I’ve seen more commercials for this movie than any other Disney movie in probably the last 5 years, I’ve been watching High Potential on Hulu though so maybe that’s skewed what I’ve seen, and all the commercials I’ve seen have been very nostalgic in their approach, had I not read about the changes here I’d assume this was a more or less shot for shot remake… nothing about the commercials I’ve seen have given me a Barbie or Wicked vibe.

I don't disagree, which makes me wonder what on earth they're doing. Modern Disney is nothing if not always afraid to stick to their convictions (or initial ideas, if you'd rather I didn't personify them as having beliefs at all).

 

[Chi84]

In the last 2 weeks I’ve seen more commercials for this movie than any other Disney movie in probably the last 5 years, I’ve been watching High Potential on Hulu though so maybe that’s skewed what I’ve seen, and all the commercials I’ve seen have been very nostalgic in their approach, had I not read about the changes here I’d assume this was a more or less shot for shot remake… nothing about the commercials I’ve seen have given me a Barbie or Wicked vibe.

If the reviews reveal it’s just a shot for shot remake I’ll probably wait to see it at home.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

I don't disagree, which makes me wonder what on earth they're doing. Modern Disney is nothing if not always afraid to stick to their convictions (or initial ideas, if you'd rather I didn't personify them as having beliefs at all)

They are very clearly trying to rebrand and speak past all the controversy.

 

[Chi84]

Greta Gerwig has already said her involvement was minimal on this.

Oh no, she did? Can you cite the source of your information?

 

[Tha Realest]

Oh no, she did? Can you cite the source of your information?

Greta Gerwig Had Limited Involvement in Disney's Live-Action Snow White Movie

If you're planning on seeing Disney's live-action Snow White in 2025, it sounds like you shouldn't expect Greta Gerwig's signature touch — or a preview of what to expect from her future Narnia adaptations at

www.narniaweb.com

 

[Chi84]

Here ya go!

New Snow White Rachel Zegler calls out original movie for being 'creepy and stalker-ish'

The new live-action adaptation of Snow White Rachel Zegler calls out original movie for being 'creepy and stalker-ish' and has been slammed on social media

www.unilad.com

Well, there never is any relationship between the prince and Snow White. He’s on screen for 3 minutes to sing a song and then kiss her at the end. That’s it. So I kind of get what she’s saying.

 

[Chi84]

Greta Gerwig Had Limited Involvement in Disney's Live-Action Snow White Movie

If you're planning on seeing Disney's live-action Snow White in 2025, it sounds like you shouldn't expect Greta Gerwig's signature touch — or a preview of what to expect from her future Narnia adaptations at

www.narniaweb.com

That’s too bad. I really like her work.

 

[Disney Irish]

Here ya go!

New Snow White Rachel Zegler calls out original movie for being 'creepy and stalker-ish'

The new live-action adaptation of Snow White Rachel Zegler calls out original movie for being 'creepy and stalker-ish' and has been slammed on social media

www.unilad.com

Please quote where she actually said the original film itself was "creepy". Because its clear you didn't actually listen to what she was actually saying.

 

[Disney Irish]

Well, there never is any relationship between the prince and Snow White. He’s on screen for 3 minutes to sing a song and then kiss her at the end. That’s it. So I kind of get what she’s saying.

Here's the thing, first its a quote taken out of context and second she never said the original in its entirety is "creepy", in fact I don't believe she even says the word "creepy" as all. She is talking about a single scene that lasts all of like 30 seconds in a 83min movie.

 

[Agent H]

Here's the thing, first its a quote taken out of context and second she never said the original in its entirety is "creepy", in fact I don't believe she even says the word "creepy" as all. She is talking about a single scene that lasts all of like 30 seconds in a 83min movie.

She didn’t say it was creepy.

 

[Chi84]

Here's the thing, first its a quote taken out of context and second she never said the original in its entirety is "creepy", in fact I don't believe she even says the word "creepy" as all. She is talking about a single scene that lasts all of like 30 seconds in a 83min movie.

No she said weird but I think she’s identifying the difference between a short animated film where there’s no relationship explained and a live action film where that wouldn’t happen.

 

[Disney Irish]

She didn’t say it was creepy.

Correct she didn’t, people just look for reasons to be upset.

There is plenty in this world to be upset about, this isn’t one of them.

 

[Chi84]

Please quote where she actually said the original film itself was "creepy". Because its clear you didn't actually listen to what she was actually saying.

I’m starting to see an issue here with you repeatedly going beyond the headlines to read these articles.

 

[Disney Irish]

No she said weird but I think she’s identifying the difference between a short animated film where there’s no relationship explained and a live action film where that wouldn’t happen.

She’s also talking about the original being a product of its time rather than the modernized take they are doing where finding romantic love isn’t the focus.

 

[easyrowrdw]

Here's the thing, first its a quote taken out of context and second she never said the original in its entirety is "creepy", in fact I don't believe she even says the word "creepy" as all. She is talking about a single scene that lasts all of like 30 seconds in a 83min movie.

I didn't hear her use the words creepy either, but I don't think her statements were taken out of context. I found the original interview in full and don't see anything that changes the meaning of what she said.

Correct she didn’t, people just look for reasons to be upset.

There is plenty in this world to be upset about, this isn’t one of them.

"The original cartoon came out in 1937, and very evidently so. There's a big focus on her love story with a guy who literally stalks her. Weird! Weird!"

That's the quote that bothers people. I don't think her statements are an accurate description of the original movie so I can understand why someone who loves the movie would be upset by it. I can't know anyone's motives though.

 

[DKampy]

Here ya go!

New Snow White Rachel Zegler calls out original movie for being 'creepy and stalker-ish'

The new live-action adaptation of Snow White Rachel Zegler calls out original movie for being 'creepy and stalker-ish' and has been slammed on social media

www.unilad.com

Is Unilad a reliable source? Never heard of them

 

[Disney Irish]

I didn't hear her use the words creepy either, but I don't think her statements were taken out of context. I found the original interview in full and don't see anything that changes the meaning of what she said.

"The original cartoon came out in 1937, and very evidently so. There's a big focus on her love story with a guy who literally stalks her. Weird! Weird!"

That's the quote that bothers people. I don't think her statements are an accurate description of the original movie so I can understand why someone who loves the movie would be upset by it. I can't know anyone's motives though.

If people want to be upset and outraged, go ahead, but at least do it based on something real not some made up manufactured clickbait title of an article where they didn't even listen to the actual quote which is right in the article. The poster claimed someone said the original was "creepy", and when pressed on who actually said it was "creepy" produced that article as evidence of that being said, and no where in anything she said was the word "creepy" ever uttered. So its clear that poster is only going based on a clickbait article and not what was actually said, ie something made up, manufactured, and untrue.

Also she is talking about a 30 second scene from a 1937 83 minute movie, 30 seconds people. People have lost the meaning of what she is actually saying because they want to be outraged. Instead of focusing on the actual meaning, which is the original was a product of its time and we're modernizing it to bring it forward, and rather than focus on romantic love we're focusing on Snow herself and giving her more agency. Also just so its not lost, no where does she say that a love story is being completely removed, just that its not the primary focus of the movie anymore. In fact I take that to mean that there will be a love story, just not one based on a 30 second "meet cute" in the forest by a Prince who just appears out of nowhere.

 

[Agent H]

Is Unilad a reliable source? Never heard of them

Judging by the fact that the headline mentions Rachel zegler calling it creepy despite the article not mentioning that at all… I’m gonna go with no.