Director's Son Criticizes Disney's Live Action Remake of 'Snow White', Claims it Disrespects Father's Legacy

The Son of Original "Snow White" Director Criticizes Disney's Remake

The son of the director of the original "Snow White" film has criticized Disney's upcoming live-action remake, expressing concern that it could harm the legacy of the original. David Hand, who shares the same name as his father, the director of the 1937 animated classic, believes the remake has the potential to "destroy" the film's reputation.

Lead actress Rachel Zegler's recent remarks about the original film being "extremely dated" and her belief that the new version of Snow White will not rely on the prince to save her have also sparked controversy. Zegler also accused Snow White of falling in love with a character who stalks her.

Controversy Surrounding the Transformation of the Seven Dwarfs

Leaked photos from the set of a new Disney film show that the seven dwarfs have been transformed into "magical creatures" in order to avoid reinforcing stereotypes. This change has caused controversy, with a former Disney designer stating that both his father and Walt Disney would be upset and insulted by the updates.

Disagreement with Disney's Approach

In an interview, a person named Hand expressed their disagreement with a certain concept, stating that their father and someone named Walt would also disagree with it. They described feeling that it is "pathetic" that people hold such views, emphasizing that film and art are important forms of expression.

Jon Voight Criticizes Disney's Rewriting of Classic Stories

In a recent interview, actor Jon Voight criticized Disney for rewriting classic stories and injecting them with woke themes. Voight specifically mentioned the original "Snow White" as a film made with good taste and expressed his disapproval of Disney's practice of altering the stories and characters. He found it insulting that Disney would change the original narratives and introduce new woke elements into these classic films.

Disrespecting the Legacy of Disney

In this statement, a critic named Hand expresses his dissatisfaction with Disney's focus on remaking classic films instead of creating new ones. He believes that this approach disrespects the legacy of Disney and his father's work. Hand suggests that the studio should instead focus on creating new characters and stories rather than attempting to "destroy" the classics.

The news article states that the movie "Snow White" is scheduled to be released in March 2024. The article also mentions that The Daily Wire has announced plans for kids entertainment content.