Disney, Snow White and Box Office
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The Hollywood Reporter reported that it had heard from its sources that Disney was “pausing” its plans to develop and produce a live-action remake of the 2010 animated film Tangled. The outlet further reports that the studio insiders it spoke to are unsure if the film will get made in the future,
Disney’s live-action remakes/re-imaginings have been a key staple of the Mouse House’s cinematic output for more than a decade, and that’s not ending anytime soon. Following
"Real Time" host Bill Maher and New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd mocked the new "Snow White" live-action remake for its handling of the seven dwarfs.
All the controversy explained, from Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot's rumored feud to complaints around the portrayal of the dwarves.
Despite its high-profile cast and creative team, the film is projected to achieve only a modest global box office total of $225 million.
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The fallout surrounding Snow White continues, with Disney formally halting production on their planned Tangled remake for the foreseeable future. The move comes after Snow White's disappointing reception at global box offices,
The move comes after Snow White, a film tormented by criticism related to social media posts by Rachel Zegler, grossed less than its $270 million budget.
But according to reports, I was apparently right in asking if Disney would start pumping the brakes on live-action projects.
The live-action version of Tangled has reportedly been put on pause after Snow White bombed at the box office. Disney is believed to be reassessing the potential of other live-action movies in the wake of Snow White’s poor performance at the box office.