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12-06-2025

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'Snow White' becomes Disney's worst-performing live-action remake in nearly 10 years

Disney's "Snow White" reboot is leaving a legacy it certainly doesn't want, becoming the company's worst-performing wide-release live-action remake in almost 10 years. The 2025 remake of the original 1937 movie opened March 21 in the U.S. and Canada, and has struggled, earning barely $200 million worldwide. The film's page on calls the movie "officially a flop," and says its $205.5 million earnings are "miles behind its massive $410 million total cost," including marketing, production, and other items. The site calls the film's disappointing performance "a financial blow which few expected to be this severe, especially with the losses already estimated at over $115 million, per Collider." "Pete's Dragon," a 2016 Disney remake of the 1977 film, came away with $143.7 million, $61.8 million less than "Snow White." The "Snow White" remake was not without its controversies, which perhaps contributed to the film's poor reception. Over three years before the film's release, one A-list actor with dwarfism had Walt Disney Studios reframe how it portrayed the classic seven dwarfs characters. "Game of Thrones" star Peter Dinklage called out the studio for even considering taking a stab at portraying magical dwarfs in the modern era. Speaking on comedian Marc Maron's podcast in 2022, Dinklage stated, "You're progressive in one way, but then you're still making that f-----g backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together. What the f--- are you doing, man?" Disney then addressed the complaint and said the company would take a "different approach" to the seven dwarfs. Rachel Zegler, the film's lead actress, faced backlash on social media for comments she made that were critical of the 1937 version of "Snow White." "I mean, you know, the original cartoon came out in 1937 and very evidently so," Zegler said during Disney's D23 Expo in 2022. "There's a big focus on her love story with a guy who literally stalks her. Weird! Weird. So we didn't do that this time." Due to the controversy over the dwarfs and Zegler's comments on the original movie, Disney announced in late 2023 it would delay the release for "Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs" by a full year. It was originally slated to be released in March 2024. Zegler was also vocal about her anti-Israel views. In an August 2024 X post talking about the official trailer for "Snow White," the actress wrote, "And always remember, free Palestine." She also lashed out at people who voted for President Donald Trump, saying in an Instagram post, "May Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace," adding, "F--- Donald Trump." She later apologized, saying in part that "Hatred and anger have caused us to move further and further away from peace and understanding." Disney also scaled back the Hollywood premiere event for "Snow White." Variety reported "the studio won't be rolling out a robust red carpet like it usually does," and that the dozens of media outlets customarily present wouldn't be. Instead, coverage consisted of house crew members and photographers. Fox News Digital reached out to Disney for comment on "Snow White's" box office numbers, but did not immediately receive a response.

CTV News

12-06-2025

• CTV News

Father's Day weekend events to check out in Metro Vancouver

Water Street in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood is seen in this file photo. ( It's Father's Day weekend and – whether you're celebrating a dad in your life or just enjoying the sunshine – there's almost too much to do in Metro Vancouver. Here are some options: Gastown Sunday Set Summer Sunday street closures return to Gastown this weekend with the first "Sunday Set" of 2025. Water Street will close from Richards to Columbia streets from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with live music taking place on multiple stages hosted in collaboration with Public Disco. Future Sunday Sets will feature live art battles, flower markets, pop-ups and more. The street closures are happening every Sunday through Aug. 31. Enjoy a cultural festival While it's not technically summer yet, the summer festival season is in full swing. Here are some of the gatherings taking place across Metro Vancouver this weekend. More information about each one can be found on the linked website. Pinoy Festival : Head to Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for what organizers call the largest Filipino Heritage Month celebration in B.C. Head to Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for what organizers call the largest Filipino Heritage Month celebration in B.C. 3rd Annual Honouring our Fathers Traditional Pow Wow : Britannia Community Centre's oval field will play host to Indigenous Father's Day celebrations and performances throughout the day Saturday and Sunday Britannia Community Centre's oval field will play host to Indigenous Father's Day celebrations and performances throughout the day Saturday and Sunday Musqueam Canoe Races : The Musqueam First Nation will host its fifth annual Chief Ernie Campbell Memorial Canoe Races on the mouth of the Fraser River this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Musqueam First Nation will host its fifth annual Chief Ernie Campbell Memorial Canoe Races on the mouth of the Fraser River this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Pride in the Park : The Maple Ridge 2SLGBTQIA+ community will gather in Memorial Peace Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for a free, family friendly Pride event. The Maple Ridge 2SLGBTQIA+ community will gather in Memorial Peace Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for a free, family friendly Pride event. Strathcona Blocks Party : Live music, food trucks, a beer garden and more return to the 600 through 900 blocks of East Hastings Street Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Live music, food trucks, a beer garden and more return to the 600 through 900 blocks of East Hastings Street Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Langley Community Day: The City of Langley is hosting its annual Community Day festival Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Douglas Park Celebrate the arts If you're looking for an event with more of a focus on the arts, there are several options taking place this weekend, and some of them extend further into the month. Again, more information about each event can be found on the linked website. 5X Fest : The eighth annual 5X Fest celebrates 20 years of the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration with a block party in Surrey on Saturday and several other events around Metro Vancouver Thursday and Friday. The eighth annual 5X Fest celebrates 20 years of the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration with a block party in Surrey on Saturday and several other events around Metro Vancouver Thursday and Friday. Dancing On the Edge 37th Annual Festival : A 10-day dance festival kicked off Thursday and continues through June 21, with performances from Canadian and international artists at Vancouver's Firehall Arts Centre and SFU Woodwards Theatre. A 10-day dance festival kicked off Thursday and continues through June 21, with performances from Canadian and international artists at Vancouver's Firehall Arts Centre and SFU Woodwards Theatre. Vancouver Short Film Festival : Dozens of short films will be screened at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts Friday through Sunday in the 15th annual Vancouver Short Film Festival. Dozens of short films will be screened at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts Friday through Sunday in the 15th annual Vancouver Short Film Festival. Vancouver Retro Gaming Festival : If video games are your art form of choice, head to Anvil Centre in New Westminster on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for live entertainment, tournaments, special guests and more. If video games are your art form of choice, head to Anvil Centre in New Westminster on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for live entertainment, tournaments, special guests and more. 67th Biennial Rose Show: The Vancouver Rose Society is hosting its 67th judged rose show at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall on Sunday. The show is free with the price of admission to the garden. Check out a craft market Ongoing summer markets – such as Vancouver's Junction Public Market and North Vancouver's Shipyards Night Market – are joined this weekend by a couple of one-off events. English Bay Night Market : Vancouver's West End Business Improvement Association will host a market at 1800 Davie Plaza Friday from 3 to 9 p.m., featuring 'ocean views, local makers, live music' and more, according to organizers. Vancouver's West End Business Improvement Association will host a market at 1800 Davie Plaza Friday from 3 to 9 p.m., featuring 'ocean views, local makers, live music' and more, according to organizers. Summer Japan Market: Japan Market returns to šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square, also known as the north plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery, for a two-day summer festival Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit a classic car (or bike) show If classic cars are your thing, there are two different events taking place this weekend, one in Surrey and one in Vancouver. There's also a bicycle show and shine happening in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.

CTV News

12-06-2025

• CTV News

Kendrick Lamar performing in Toronto for first time since infamous Drake feud

Video Jamar McNeil of CHUM104.5 tells CP24 about the two's history and how the conflict is 'part of the hip hop game.'