Crisis at Disney as Woke ‘Snow White’ Movie Can’t Shake Constant Controversies: Studio Dramatically Downscales Premieres of $270 Million Film 

The film, which has been delayed for years, was once viewed as one of Disney’s most exciting upcoming releases. Instead, it’s become both a boondoggle and a public relations nightmare.

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An image from a trailer for Disney's 'Snow White' remake shows actress Rachel Zegler surrounded by computer-generated dwarfs. Disney

Walt Disney Studios is scaling back the premieres of its live action remake of “Snow White” after the film was bewitched by several controversies spanning from its “woke” approach to the seven dwarves to inflammatory comments by its star, Rachel Zegler, who in addition to expressing anti-Israel sentiment – despite sharing top billing with a proudly Israeli actress – also made remarks denigrating the cherished fairy tale’s most poignant moments. 

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