1 week Ago By Kathleen O'Boyle
Disney's latest rendition of Snow White has not only left critics and audiences underwhelmed but also made a significant environmental impact with its substantial carbon footprint. A comprehensive analysis revealed that since 2019, over 250 Disney film sets were examined, and the live-action Snow White was responsible for emitting at least 4,258 tonnes of carbon dioxide. This staggering amount ranks it as the second-highest polluting Disney movie on record, following the remake of The Little Mermaid, which chalked up 5,983 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
The Observer reports that the combined carbon output from these two films surpasses the yearly emissions of cities such as Birmingham and Luton. Remarkably, Snow White even surpassed Fast X, the most recent installment in the Fast and Furious franchise known for its intense car chases, in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, reports the Express US . Despite a hefty production budget estimated between $240 million and $270 million, excluding significant marketing expenses, the film had a lukewarm opening weekend, bringing in just $42.
2 million domestically and experiencing a steep 66% decline in its second week. With a current Rotten Tomatoes score of 40%, Deadline has projected that Snow White could lead to a loss of approximately $115 million for Disney. Controversy surrounded the film before it even hit theaters.
Rachel Zegler, the 23 year old lead actress, faced backlash regarding her casting due to the original Brothers Grimm story describing Snow White with "skin as white as snow." Zegler responded to the criticism by explaining that her character's name now stems from surviving a childhood snowstorm. The star faced backlash after describing the 1937 original as "dated" during a red carpet chat with Extra TV.
She commented: "There's a big focus on her love story with a guy who literally stalks her. Weird. So we didn't do that this time.
" She quickly added that the romance would remain "integral" to the revamped film. In a separate revelation, Zegler acknowledged she had only seen the beloved classic once when younger since it "scared" her. Her co-star, Gal Gadot, also found herself in hot water for her stance on Israel amid the Gaza strife, contrasting sharply with Zegler's pro-Palestine sentiment.
Presently, the movie stands at a dismal 1.5 rating on IMDb..
