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

[Dranth]

I don't watch a lot (any?) of kids television programming, but on the channels I do watch (24 hour cable news and sports), I haven't seen one ad ever for this Snow White movie. They may be spending on marketing, but they aren't directing the advertisements to my demographic (49 year old man in the suburbs in Texas).

EDIT: I also watch a ton of reaction videos on YouTube, but I have an ad blocker and never see ads there.

This. We mainly watch sports, but we also haven't seen a single ad for Snow White.

We also stream from D+ and Hulu regularly, the ad free version, but not even one of the obnoxious pre-stream ads everyone gets now had Snow White.

 

[Disney Irish]

This. We mainly watch sports, but we also haven't seen a single ad for Snow White.

We also stream from D+ and Hulu regularly, the ad free version, but not even one of the obnoxious pre-stream ads everyone gets now had Snow White.

This just shows the different ways that engagement happens these days. Someone could connect and not get any ads and another can connect and get 50 ads.

 

[Farerb]

Disney Scales Back ‘Snow White’ Hollywood Premiere Amid Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot Controversies

'Snow White' stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot have faced backlash for comments about the movie's reimagining and their views on the Israel-Hamas war.

variety.com

 

[Disstevefan1]

Disney Scales Back ‘Snow White’ Hollywood Premiere Amid Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot Controversies

'Snow White' stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot have faced backlash for comments about the movie's reimagining and their views on the Israel-Hamas war.

variety.com

Good to see Disney is trying to be smarter with their spending in their movie business.

Cuts are commonly seen in Disney's theme park business.

 

[Disney Irish]

Good to see Disney is trying to be smarter with their spending in their movie business.

Cuts are commonly seen in Disney's theme park business.

Why is it assumed that 1. this is a cost cutting measure, and 2. that any money normally spent would not be spent elsewhere to advertise the film?

This is similar to the UK London premiere that got moved to Spain. They are doing this to ensure the safety of the people involved with the movie and who will be attending the premiere, ie to avoid any public backlash which could ruin the premiere.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Why is it assumed that 1. this is a cost cutting measure, and 2. that any money normally spent would not be spent elsewhere to advertise the film?

This is similar to the UK London premiere that got moved to Spain. They are doing this to ensure the safety of the people involved with the movie and who will be attending the premiere, ie to avoid any public backlash which could ruin the premiere.

Yes its unknown if its a cost saving or using money elsewhere. Some folks are saying they are not seeing any more Snow Ads than is usual, some folks are saying they are seeing more Snow Ads than usual.

My hope is they are trying to be more careful in their spending in their movie business like they already do in their theme park business.

 

[Disney Irish]

Yes its unknown if its a cost saving or using money elsewhere. Some folks are saying they are not seeing any more Snow Ads than is usual, some folks are saying they are seeing more Snow Ads than usual.

My hope is they are trying to be more careful in their spending in their movie business like they already do in their theme park business.

I would say it actually is known this isn't for some cost cutting measure, not with this movie. So while that appears to be happening with overall budgets for other movies, this isn't related to that at least not directly. This is directly related to trying to keep people involved with the movie safe who will attend the premiere, namely Zegler and Gadot, and avoid public backlash that would ruin the premiere. Any cost savings, as minor as they might be, would just be a side benefit but IS NOT the goal of this action.

 

[CaptJackSparrow]

I would say it actually is known this isn't for some cost cutting measure, not with this movie. So while that appears to be happening with overall budgets for other movies, this isn't related to that at least not directly. This is directly related to trying to keep people involved with the movie safe who will attend the premiere, namely Zegler and Gadot, and avoid public backlash that would ruin the premiere. Any cost savings, as minor as they might be, would just be a side benefit but IS NOT the goal of this action.

Keep them safe?

 

[Chi84]

Keep them safe?

Yes, apparently from the loony-tunes who get all worked up by the YouTube ragers.

 

[Disstevefan1]

I would say it actually is known this isn't for some cost cutting measure, not with this movie. So while that appears to be happening with overall budgets for other movies, this isn't related to that at least not directly. This is directly related to trying to keep people involved with the movie safe who will attend the premiere, namely Zegler and Gadot, and avoid public backlash that would ruin the premiere. Any cost savings, as minor as they might be, would just be a side benefit but IS NOT the goal of this action.

Keeping folks safe should be top priority so that's good.

You're probably right, this has noting to do with Disney trying to be more careful in their spending in their movie business like they already do in their theme park business.

I was just being hopeful.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

Yes, apparently from the loony-tunes who get all worked up by the YouTube ragers.

Disney is likely worried about the same people who showed up to protest the Capt America premiere because Shira Haas is in it.

Any threat is likely directed 1% towards Zegler and 99% towards Gadot.

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

That’s the odd thing with Hulu also, I’ve been on a huge crime/mystery kick lately and have been bingeing shows like White Collar, High Potential, and currently Will Trent… nothing that would indicate I’m a huge kids movie fan. (I am, just not sure how the algorithm figured it out.)

If you like Will Trent, you might try the series of books on Will Trent. They are excellent and entertaining.
Also, they are Not like the show. It follows some of the story lines, but as usual the TV adaptation wanders from the actual book content. I can't seem to get into the TV version, but my husband likes it as he's never read the series.

 

[TP2000]

They are doing this to ensure the safety of the people involved with the movie and who will be attending the premiere, ie to avoid any public backlash which could ruin the premiere.

What "safety" issues would be involved? Movie premieres, especially in Hollywood, are already tightly controlled with blocked streets, notable police presence, invite-only list for the event, security screening for attendees and red carpet, etc.

For those not from SoCal, here's the typical premiere setup for Disney's El Capitan theater on Hollywood Blvd. The street gets shut down, police patrol on foot and incognito, and to enter the event envelope (i.e. the El Capitan theater and its nearby sidewalks/street) you need an invite and to go through a screening process.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Any threat is likely directed 1% towards Zegler and 99% towards Gadot.

No cap.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Snow will be a huge success:

 

[Serpico Jones]

They probably don’t want Gadot and Zegler to come into contact with each other. Both looked uncomfortable on stage together at the Oscars.

 

[Disney Irish]

What "safety" issues would be involved? Movie premieres, especially in Hollywood, are already tightly controlled with blocked streets, notable police presence, invite-only list for the event, security screening for attendees and red carpet, etc.

For those not from SoCal, here's the typical premiere setup for Disney's El Capitan theater on Hollywood Blvd. The street gets shut down, police patrol on foot and incognito, and to enter the event envelope (i.e. the El Capitan theater and its nearby sidewalks/street) you need an invite and to go through a screening process.

And those premiere events are usually attended by the public in viewing areas for the red carpet (across the street as I recall) who can still get close enough to do something.

Plus its also to limit the exposure to press as to minimize any questions that Disney doesn't want asked.

 

[Farerb]

I think everyone involved with this film just wants it to be over already. Remaking Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was always going to be a mistake, it's as if Walt Disney himself cursed this movie from the beyond.

In the end I think it's going to be just as bad as previous remakes.

 

[Chi84]

I think everyone involved with this film just wants it to be over already. Remaking Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was always going to be a mistake, it's as if Walt Disney himself cursed this movie from the beyond.

In the end I think it's going to be just as bad as previous remakes.

I agree. The subject matter was going to lead to problems no matter what they did.

 

[Disney Irish]

They probably don’t want Gadot and Zegler to come into contact with each other. Both looked uncomfortable on stage together at the Oscars.

They are just playing into their respective characters dislike for each other.

But seriously I think people read too much into the situation thinking there is some continued behind the scenes drama.