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The film is Inspired by the 1937 animated show Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Snow White will be premiering on JioHotstar. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot-starrer Snow White are set to premiere on a digital streaming platform after its decent performance at the theatres. Before its theatrical release, Snow White created significant buzz among the audience for being one of the most expensive live-action films in the industry. Snow White is set to release on Disney+ on June 11 and Indian audiences can stream the movie on JioHotstar.
Inspired by the 1937 animated show Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the plot of the movie centres around the title character Snow White (played by Rachel Zegler) as she seeks refuge with seven dwarfs after fleeing from the Evil Queen (played by Gal Gadot), who later becomes able to reclaim her kingdom. Directed by Marc Webb, the film also stars Andrew Burnap, Jeremy Swift, Martin Klebba, and others alongside the lead actresses.
A wider home release that includes 4K Ultra HD, DVD, and Blu-ray editions is scheduled to drop on June 24. This home entertainment edition is likely to feature special, never-before-seen content like bloopers, deleted scenes, sing-along versions, and some behind-the-scenes glimpses. Moreover, Disney will also release a 2-movie collection combining the movie with the original Snow White.
The film was decent at the box office, earning 205 million USD worldwide, but could not meet the hopes of makers, as the budget was 240-270 million USD. One of the main reasons for the film delivering an average performance was the fact that, as per Disney’s decision, the film did not feature original dwarfs, but they were made with CGI. Additionally, the costume design did not satisfy the audience either.
Moreover, the film also faced harsh criticism following Rachel Zegler’s comment on playing the princess. The lead actress’ opinion on the original film was perceived as disrespectful, as Zegler stated in an interview with Variety that the version focused on leadership and self-discovery, whereas the original version stuck to the age-old narrative of a damsel in distress. Her opinion sparked controversy as the fans viewed her comments as disrespectful towards the original movie and the legacy of Disney. Zegler also faced backlash due to her ethnicity, as being a brown girl, she was cast in Snow White. Many objected that she was not the right choice to portray the character.
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun…Read More
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun… Read More
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