Ariana Grande is not leaving music and singing behind.
The 32-year-old pop star turned Oscar-nominated actress took to Instagram to set the record straight about her music career, denying that she intended to stop working as a singer.
“Very silly of you all to assume that just because I have my hands full with many things that I plan to abandon singing & music … !!! It is and has always been my lifeline. There will need to be room made for all of it,” the Wicked star said in the caption of her latest post, adding a fairy emoji at the end of the sentence.
“It may not look exactly like it did before but I much prefer how it looks in my head. I am having fun. I feel grateful and excited and inspired. Finding a balance, between many projects and endeavors I love, and doing it my own way, so...
The 32-year-old pop star turned Oscar-nominated actress took to Instagram to set the record straight about her music career, denying that she intended to stop working as a singer.
“Very silly of you all to assume that just because I have my hands full with many things that I plan to abandon singing & music … !!! It is and has always been my lifeline. There will need to be room made for all of it,” the Wicked star said in the caption of her latest post, adding a fairy emoji at the end of the sentence.
“It may not look exactly like it did before but I much prefer how it looks in my head. I am having fun. I feel grateful and excited and inspired. Finding a balance, between many projects and endeavors I love, and doing it my own way, so...
- 16/7/2025
- de Nicole Fell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ariana Grande and Josh Gad have been cast in Dr Seuss film Oh, The Places You'll Go!The Wicked star is reuniting with Jon M. Chu - who will direct with Jill Culton - on the upcoming animated musical adaptation of the iconic children's writer's last published book, which was released in 1990 before his death the following year aged 87.Warner Bros. Pictures Animation revealed the casting news on Tuesday (15.07.25) with an Instagram post showing Grande and Gad in the studio.The duo will lead the voice cast, but no details have been given on specifics roles or the plot as a whole.The story follows a young adventurer exploring the highs and lows of life.Rob Liber has written the script, with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Bad Robot involved in the production.Original songs are being written for the musical by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, while the film is...
- 16/7/2025
- de Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Ariana Grande-Butera and Wickeddirector Jon M. Chu are reuniting, and this time they are adapting Dr. Seuss' final book. In many Wicked reviews, Chu's direction and Grande-Butera's portrayal of Glinda are two of the most celebrated aspects of the Broadway musical adaptation.
In addition to the critical acclaim, Grande-Butera received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Glinda. Wicked's box office was also an undeniable success, with the film grossing more than $755 million worldwide and approximately $473 million domestically.
With the 2024 movie only being the first half of the adaptation, Grande-Butera and Chu's collaboration is set to continue this November with the release of Wicked: For Good, which will conclude the emotional story of Glinda, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey).
Chu already has several projects lined up after Wicked: For Good, including a Britney Spears biopic and a movie based on the Hot Wheels toys. Now,...
In addition to the critical acclaim, Grande-Butera received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Glinda. Wicked's box office was also an undeniable success, with the film grossing more than $755 million worldwide and approximately $473 million domestically.
With the 2024 movie only being the first half of the adaptation, Grande-Butera and Chu's collaboration is set to continue this November with the release of Wicked: For Good, which will conclude the emotional story of Glinda, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey).
Chu already has several projects lined up after Wicked: For Good, including a Britney Spears biopic and a movie based on the Hot Wheels toys. Now,...
- 15/7/2025
- de Matthew Rudoy
- ScreenRant
A Dr. Seuss classic is getting a feature film adaptation. On Tuesday, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will star in an animated film version of Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, set to release on March 17, 2028.
Jon. M Chu is set to direct the film, with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul — the Oscar and Tony-winning duo behind Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and Snow White — handling the music.
Warner Bros. made the surprise announcement on Twitter Tuesday, July 15, sharing photos of Grande and Gad in a recording booth,...
Jon. M Chu is set to direct the film, with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul — the Oscar and Tony-winning duo behind Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and Snow White — handling the music.
Warner Bros. made the surprise announcement on Twitter Tuesday, July 15, sharing photos of Grande and Gad in a recording booth,...
- 15/7/2025
- de Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Work has begun on Jon M. Chu's next feature film. After his work on the Wicked movies, Chu now has voice actors in the studio to record lines for his animated adaptation of the popular Dr. Seuss story, Oh, the Places You'll Go!.
On Instagram, Ariana Grande -- who plays Glinda in Wicked -- shared a new image from the recording booth. In the photo, she's joined by actor Josh Gad (Frozen), one of her co-stars in Oh, the Places You'll Go!. Grande noted the movie's title in the caption, while the official account for Dr. Seuss replied, "Excited for this journey." She shared the same image to her Instagram Stories that also included a message about how she felt about the job.
"I love this book, I love this script, I love the beautiful world of [Dr. Seuss], I love this incredible group of creative human beings ([Josh Gad] what a brilliant...
On Instagram, Ariana Grande -- who plays Glinda in Wicked -- shared a new image from the recording booth. In the photo, she's joined by actor Josh Gad (Frozen), one of her co-stars in Oh, the Places You'll Go!. Grande noted the movie's title in the caption, while the official account for Dr. Seuss replied, "Excited for this journey." She shared the same image to her Instagram Stories that also included a message about how she felt about the job.
"I love this book, I love this script, I love the beautiful world of [Dr. Seuss], I love this incredible group of creative human beings ([Josh Gad] what a brilliant...
- 15/7/2025
- de Jeremy Dick
- CBR
Ariana Grande will reunite with director Jon M. Chu for the filmmaker’s upcoming animated film adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, Warner Bros. has revealed.
Josh Gad will join the Wicked star in the musical movie, which will feature original songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman). Chu will co-direct with Jill Culton from a screenplay penned by Rob Lieber. The film is set for IMAX release in 2028.
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! follows Grande’s starring role in the critically acclaimed Chu-directed 2024 Wicked musical and its upcoming sequel, Wicked: For Good. The latter film’s theatrical release on November 21st will be preceded by an NBC Wicked special featuring Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing songs from the first movie.
Ariana Grande to Star in Jon M. Chu’s Adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
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Josh Gad will join the Wicked star in the musical movie, which will feature original songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman). Chu will co-direct with Jill Culton from a screenplay penned by Rob Lieber. The film is set for IMAX release in 2028.
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! follows Grande’s starring role in the critically acclaimed Chu-directed 2024 Wicked musical and its upcoming sequel, Wicked: For Good. The latter film’s theatrical release on November 21st will be preceded by an NBC Wicked special featuring Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing songs from the first movie.
Ariana Grande to Star in Jon M. Chu’s Adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
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- 15/7/2025
- de Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Ariana Grande and Josh Gad have joined the voice cast for “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!,” the new animated Dr. Seuss adaptation from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Bad Robot. The film is directed by Jon M. Chu, who Grande worked with on the two “Wicked” movies, and Jill Culton, from a screenplay by Rob Lieber.
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are creating original songs for the big-screen adaptation of the book, which is a perpetual graduation day gift. The film will be produced by Bad Robot’s J.J. Abrams and Gregg Taylor. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation will release the film on March 17, 2028, including on Imax screens.
Grande will next be seen in “Wicked: For Good,” the second half of the Broadway adaptation, which Universal will release this Thanksgiving. She is also set to star in a new “Meet the Parents” movie, with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro,...
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are creating original songs for the big-screen adaptation of the book, which is a perpetual graduation day gift. The film will be produced by Bad Robot’s J.J. Abrams and Gregg Taylor. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation will release the film on March 17, 2028, including on Imax screens.
Grande will next be seen in “Wicked: For Good,” the second half of the Broadway adaptation, which Universal will release this Thanksgiving. She is also set to star in a new “Meet the Parents” movie, with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro,...
- 15/7/2025
- de Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Ariana Grande and director Jon M. Chu are working together again!
The Wicked duo are reteaming for the upcoming animated feature film Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, based on the classic Dr. Seuss book.
Josh Gad has also joined the cast of the movie, though it’s unclear who they will be playing. Josh is also currently working with Wicked‘s Cynthia Erivo on another project that was confirmed this week.
Oh, the Places You’ll Go was the final book that Dr. Seuss published, which was at the age of 87. The book is about the journey of life and follows a young adventurer.
The upcoming animated adaptation will be written by Rob Lieber with original songs by Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, best known for writing the music for Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman.
Ariana confirmed the casting news by sharing a photo of her...
The Wicked duo are reteaming for the upcoming animated feature film Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, based on the classic Dr. Seuss book.
Josh Gad has also joined the cast of the movie, though it’s unclear who they will be playing. Josh is also currently working with Wicked‘s Cynthia Erivo on another project that was confirmed this week.
Oh, the Places You’ll Go was the final book that Dr. Seuss published, which was at the age of 87. The book is about the journey of life and follows a young adventurer.
The upcoming animated adaptation will be written by Rob Lieber with original songs by Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, best known for writing the music for Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman.
Ariana confirmed the casting news by sharing a photo of her...
- 15/7/2025
- de Just Jared
- Just Jared
Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will lend their melodic voices to the film adaptation of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.”
Based on the Dr. Seuss classic, the animated musical will be directed by “Wicked” filmmaker Jon M. Chu and Jill Culton. Warner Bros. will release the movie on March 17, 2028.
Plot details haven’t been revealed, so it’s unclear how the film will take inspiration from the beloved picture book. “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” revolves around a young adventurer navigating the ups and downs of life and offers inspirational messages to readers like, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” With those platitudes, the book has become a popular gift for graduates or anyone at an inflection point.
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the duo behind “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Greatest Showman,” are writing...
Based on the Dr. Seuss classic, the animated musical will be directed by “Wicked” filmmaker Jon M. Chu and Jill Culton. Warner Bros. will release the movie on March 17, 2028.
Plot details haven’t been revealed, so it’s unclear how the film will take inspiration from the beloved picture book. “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” revolves around a young adventurer navigating the ups and downs of life and offers inspirational messages to readers like, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” With those platitudes, the book has become a popular gift for graduates or anyone at an inflection point.
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the duo behind “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Greatest Showman,” are writing...
- 15/7/2025
- de Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Ariana Grande (Wicked) and Josh Gad (Spaceballs sequel) have been tapped for voice roles in the new animated feature Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, based on Dr. Seuss’s classic children’s book, from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, and Bad Robot.
Warner Bros. announced the news on Instagram, writing, “@arianagrande & @joshgad – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Directed by @jonmchu, with original songs by @PasekandPaul. Coming to IMAX in 2028...
Warner Bros. announced the news on Instagram, writing, “@arianagrande & @joshgad – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Directed by @jonmchu, with original songs by @PasekandPaul. Coming to IMAX in 2028...
- 15/7/2025
- de Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: After seeing Wicked soar to 10 Oscar nominations and a worldwide gross exceeding $756 million, and with the back half of the two-part musical coming up for release in November, Jon M. Chu has inked a deal to direct a live-action Hot Wheels movie for Mattel and Warner Bros Pictures.
Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier, a writer-director duo whose credits include Creed II and They Cloned Tyrone, have been tapped to pen the script, with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Chu’s Electric Somewhere producing. Robbie Brenner will produce for Mattel Studios alongside Chu, Abrams and Michael Bostick, with Arturo Thur de Koós overseeing for Mattel Studios. Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby are overseeing for Warner Bros, along with Jon Cohen for Bad Robot and Jane Lee for Electric Somewhere.
Related: Amazon MGM Studios In Talks To Acquire Hot Video Game Package ‘Split Fiction’ Teaming Jon M. Chu & Sydney Sweeney
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Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier, a writer-director duo whose credits include Creed II and They Cloned Tyrone, have been tapped to pen the script, with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Chu’s Electric Somewhere producing. Robbie Brenner will produce for Mattel Studios alongside Chu, Abrams and Michael Bostick, with Arturo Thur de Koós overseeing for Mattel Studios. Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby are overseeing for Warner Bros, along with Jon Cohen for Bad Robot and Jane Lee for Electric Somewhere.
Related: Amazon MGM Studios In Talks To Acquire Hot Video Game Package ‘Split Fiction’ Teaming Jon M. Chu & Sydney Sweeney
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- 7/7/2025
- de Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Stephen Schwartz is this year's recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame presentation. The award was presented at the star-studded Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala on June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Ballroom in New York City. Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul sang a medley of Schwartz's hits and were followed by Broadway legend Kristen Chenoweth and the current Elphaba, Allie Trimm, singing, “For Good.” After Schwartz's acceptance speech he sat at the piano and sang, paying tribute to all songwriters with a song from his show about the writer, Hans Christian Andersen. “The Johnny Mercer Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and...
- 25/6/2025
- BroadwayWorld.com
Hollywood Insider - Beyond the Spotlight: What Earning an Egot Really Says About a Star
From Audrey Hepburn to Elton John, these icons have claimed the ultimate showbiz honor — but an Egot is more than just a trophy shelf flex. The Most Exclusive Club in Entertainment Winning an Egot — the acronym for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony — represents one of the rarest and most prestigious accomplishments in the world of entertainment. With fewer than 25 stars in history having pulled it off through competitive wins, joining this club is more than collecting awards — it signals an artist’s ability to transcend mediums, reinvent themselves, and remain relevant across decades (explaining Audrey Hepburn’s spot in victory). The latest artists to join the Egot club are Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. They secured their Emmy in September 2024 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ completing their Egot...
From Audrey Hepburn to Elton John, these icons have claimed the ultimate showbiz honor — but an Egot is more than just a trophy shelf flex. The Most Exclusive Club in Entertainment Winning an Egot — the acronym for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony — represents one of the rarest and most prestigious accomplishments in the world of entertainment. With fewer than 25 stars in history having pulled it off through competitive wins, joining this club is more than collecting awards — it signals an artist’s ability to transcend mediums, reinvent themselves, and remain relevant across decades (explaining Audrey Hepburn’s spot in victory). The latest artists to join the Egot club are Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. They secured their Emmy in September 2024 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ completing their Egot...
- 16/6/2025
- de Emma Gladstone
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley and Ryan Reynolds' production company Maximum Effort are adapting a popular children's book. Cooley most recently directed the animated Transformers One movie, which holds an 89% Tomatometer score and 97% Popcornmeter score. Maximum Effort has produced many of Ryan Reynolds' movies from the past decade, including Deadpool 2, Free Guy, The Adam Project, If, and Deadpool & Wolverine.
As per Deadline, Paramount Animation is developing an adaptation of I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story by Mark Pett, with Reynolds' Maximum Effort producing and Cooley in talks to direct. Award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who previously worked on Trolls, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman are also set to produce the film adaptation via their production company Ampersand.
What This Means For The I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story Movie It Is Assembling A Great Team
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As per Deadline, Paramount Animation is developing an adaptation of I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story by Mark Pett, with Reynolds' Maximum Effort producing and Cooley in talks to direct. Award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who previously worked on Trolls, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman are also set to produce the film adaptation via their production company Ampersand.
What This Means For The I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story Movie It Is Assembling A Great Team
The I Eat Poop movie is...
- 15/6/2025
- de Matthew Rudoy
- ScreenRant
Mike Love gave thanks to his late cousin and Beach Boys bandmate and co-writer Brian Wilson during his Songwriters Hall of Fame induction in New York on Thursday night, telling the crowd of fellow writers and industry insiders that “I do feel his presence” in the room as he accepted his honor.
Love’s induction to the Songwriters Hall of Fame came just a day after Wilson died Wednesday at age 82, and 25 years after Wilson himself was inducted into the Hall back in 2000.
“I especially must thank my cousin Brian Wilson,” Love said Thursday. “My first cousin by blood but brother in music, together we set the stage for some of the most successful music collaborations of all time.”
Love was inducted by John Stamos, a famously huge Beach Boys fan who’s collaborated with the band frequently. In his induction speech, Stamos said that Love chronicled “the American dream” with the songs he wrote.
Love’s induction to the Songwriters Hall of Fame came just a day after Wilson died Wednesday at age 82, and 25 years after Wilson himself was inducted into the Hall back in 2000.
“I especially must thank my cousin Brian Wilson,” Love said Thursday. “My first cousin by blood but brother in music, together we set the stage for some of the most successful music collaborations of all time.”
Love was inducted by John Stamos, a famously huge Beach Boys fan who’s collaborated with the band frequently. In his induction speech, Stamos said that Love chronicled “the American dream” with the songs he wrote.
- 13/6/2025
- de Ethan Millman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lilo and Stitch has proven that there's still plenty of life in Disney's live-action remakes of animated classics, but the recent reimagining of one of the Mouse House's most popular and well-known tales was a rare misfire.
Snow White arrives on Disney+ tomorrow, and has officially finished up its box office run as one of Disney's worst performing live-action remakes.
The movie, which stars Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, ended its theatrical run with $205.5 million worldwide. Only 2016's Pete's Dragon ($143.7 million and 2020's Mulan ($69.9 million) - which, to be fair, debuted during Covid with a simultaneous Premier Access streaming release - have fared worse.
Snow White received mostly negative reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes), but was plagued by controversy (whether it was warranted or not is up for debate) in the build-up to its release, which probably didn't help.
Be it Zegler's comments about the animated original,...
Snow White arrives on Disney+ tomorrow, and has officially finished up its box office run as one of Disney's worst performing live-action remakes.
The movie, which stars Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, ended its theatrical run with $205.5 million worldwide. Only 2016's Pete's Dragon ($143.7 million and 2020's Mulan ($69.9 million) - which, to be fair, debuted during Covid with a simultaneous Premier Access streaming release - have fared worse.
Snow White received mostly negative reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes), but was plagued by controversy (whether it was warranted or not is up for debate) in the build-up to its release, which probably didn't help.
Be it Zegler's comments about the animated original,...
- 10/6/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com
Last night, the 78th Annual Tony Awards kicked off with a show-stopping number led by host Cynthia Erivo. Later joined by the Broadway Inspirational Voices (and a few Broadway favorites in the audience), "Sometimes All You Need Is a Song" was packed with references from this season and the greater Broadway community at large. Take a look at the full lyrics below, and see how many Easter Eggs you can find! The number was written by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul, and orchestrated by Joseph Joubert. The Tony-winning composing teams previously collaborated on Only Murders in the Building, for which they earned an Emmy Award last year. The song features the Broadway Inspirational Voices, featuring Jourbert on piano....
- 9/6/2025
- BroadwayWorld.com
With a Wicked host at the helm — that would be Elphaba actress and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo — it’s no surprise the 78th annual Tony Awards had its fair share of magical moments.
The evening, celebrating the best and brightest of the 2024-25 Broadway season, aired live from Radio City Music Hall in New York and had no shortage of star power, thrilling performances, and a few surprises hiding in the wings. Read on for the highlights (and a few lowlights) from the 2025 Tonys telecast.
Best: Cynthia Erivo’s opening number
Some Tony Awards openers go full tilt — loads of dancers and props and shiny bells and whistles, but when you have Cynthia Erivo, what compares to that voice? After a set-up where she kindly declines advice for what she should do to open the show, and some affirmation from Oprah Winfrey herself that “the only thing you need to do is just be yourself,...
The evening, celebrating the best and brightest of the 2024-25 Broadway season, aired live from Radio City Music Hall in New York and had no shortage of star power, thrilling performances, and a few surprises hiding in the wings. Read on for the highlights (and a few lowlights) from the 2025 Tonys telecast.
Best: Cynthia Erivo’s opening number
Some Tony Awards openers go full tilt — loads of dancers and props and shiny bells and whistles, but when you have Cynthia Erivo, what compares to that voice? After a set-up where she kindly declines advice for what she should do to open the show, and some affirmation from Oprah Winfrey herself that “the only thing you need to do is just be yourself,...
- 9/6/2025
- de Jessica Derschowitz
- Gold Derby
Details have emerged about this year's Tony Awards opening number! The number was written by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and orchestrated by Joseph Joubert. The Tony-winning composing teams previously collaborated on Only Murders in the Building, for which they earned an Emmy Award last year. The number will feature the show's host, Cynthia Erivo, with the Broadway Inspirational Voices, featuring Jourbert on piano. Biv Director Allen René Louis will be conducting the choir. Cynthia tells us more about what audiences can expect. The 78th Annual Tony Awards will return to Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 8. Hosted by Erivo, the ceremony will broadcast at 8:00 – 11:00 Pm Et/5:00 – 8:00 Pm Pt on...
- 6/6/2025
- BroadwayWorld.com
Disney’s long-awaited live-action adaptation of Snow White (2025) is set to make its streaming debut next week. The fantasy musical film, directed by Marc Webb, reimagines the 1937 animated classic for a new generation. After opening in theaters on March 21st, 2025, and arriving on PVOD on May 13th, Snow White will now be available for streaming on Disney+.
What is Snow White (2025) About?
In this new retelling of the beloved fairy tale, Snow White (played by Rachel Zegler) dreams of a better life beyond her kingdom. But when her stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot), grows increasingly threatened by her stepdaughter’s beauty and spirit, Snow White must escape and find her own destiny. Featuring lavish visuals, dazzling costumes, and a sweeping score that blends classic songs with new ones by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, this modern take aims to recapture the magic of the original while telling a more empowered version of the story.
What is Snow White (2025) About?
In this new retelling of the beloved fairy tale, Snow White (played by Rachel Zegler) dreams of a better life beyond her kingdom. But when her stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot), grows increasingly threatened by her stepdaughter’s beauty and spirit, Snow White must escape and find her own destiny. Featuring lavish visuals, dazzling costumes, and a sweeping score that blends classic songs with new ones by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, this modern take aims to recapture the magic of the original while telling a more empowered version of the story.
- 5/6/2025
- de Naveed Zahir
- High on Films
Disney's Snow White, starring Broadway alums Rachel Zegler and Andrew Burnap, will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning on Wednesday, June 11. The movie previously made its digital debut on May 13 with a 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD release set for June 24. It was released in theaters on March 21. The movie stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen. In addition to Zegler and Gadot, Snow White also stars Broadway's Andrew Burnap, Tituss Burgess, Andrew Barth Feldman, George Salazar, and Patrick Page. The live-action musical, featuring new songs from Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, harkens back to the 1939 animated classic with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and...
- 4/6/2025
- BroadwayWorld.com
“Snow White” is headed home.
Disney’s live-action version of its own beloved animated classic will arrive on Disney+ next week, debuting on the direct-to-consumer platform on June 11. The movie was directed by Marc Webb and stars Rachel Zegler in the title role, with Gal Gadot at the Evil Queen. The new songs were written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the Oscar-winning team behind “La La Land” and “The Greatest Showman.”
“Snow White” was released earlier this spring. Surrounded by interlocking, focus-pulling controversies (everything from Zegler’s Hispanic heritage to the politically leanings of its stars), it grossed a little over $205 million worldwide. This probably would have been impressive except that the budget was a reported $240 to $270 million. (The New York Times claimed the movie cost at least $350 million to make and market.)
It doesn’t help that it was based on one of the most technologically sophisticated and...
Disney’s live-action version of its own beloved animated classic will arrive on Disney+ next week, debuting on the direct-to-consumer platform on June 11. The movie was directed by Marc Webb and stars Rachel Zegler in the title role, with Gal Gadot at the Evil Queen. The new songs were written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the Oscar-winning team behind “La La Land” and “The Greatest Showman.”
“Snow White” was released earlier this spring. Surrounded by interlocking, focus-pulling controversies (everything from Zegler’s Hispanic heritage to the politically leanings of its stars), it grossed a little over $205 million worldwide. This probably would have been impressive except that the budget was a reported $240 to $270 million. (The New York Times claimed the movie cost at least $350 million to make and market.)
It doesn’t help that it was based on one of the most technologically sophisticated and...
- 4/6/2025
- de Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Families can soon enjoy Disney’s live-action remake of “Snow White” from the comfort of their own homes as the family tentpole arrives June 11 on Disney+.
Stream 'Snow White' On Disney+ $9.99/Month
Starring “West Side Story” breakout Rachel Zegler in the lead role, “Snow White” is the latest Disney property to be remade in the 21st century. Based on the 1937 animated classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” this new take on the story once again follows the princess as she runs away from her evil stepmother, played by Gal Gadot, and befriends a group of seven dwarfs in a forest.
The film was helmed by “500 Days of Summer” and “The Amazing Spider-Man” director Marc Webb and written by “The Girl on the Train” scribe Erin Cressida Wilson. Like some of the other recent Disney live-action remakes, though, the film underwhelmed at the box office, opening below...
Stream 'Snow White' On Disney+ $9.99/Month
Starring “West Side Story” breakout Rachel Zegler in the lead role, “Snow White” is the latest Disney property to be remade in the 21st century. Based on the 1937 animated classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” this new take on the story once again follows the princess as she runs away from her evil stepmother, played by Gal Gadot, and befriends a group of seven dwarfs in a forest.
The film was helmed by “500 Days of Summer” and “The Amazing Spider-Man” director Marc Webb and written by “The Girl on the Train” scribe Erin Cressida Wilson. Like some of the other recent Disney live-action remakes, though, the film underwhelmed at the box office, opening below...
- 4/6/2025
- de Matt Minton
- Variety Film + TV
Disney’s Snow White is heading to Disney+ on June 11, after its troubled theatrical run squeezed out a few more unexpected headlines. The remake, starring Rachel Zegler as Disney’s original princess, began its box office life with promise, dethroning Captain America: Brave New World with a $42 million domestic debut. However, the honeymoon ended quickly. In its second weekend, Snow White cratered with a 66% drop, slipping to second place behind Jason Statham’s A Working Man. Things got worse from there, as the film dropped to fourth when A Minecraft Movie shattered records with a $162 million domestic opening.
However, the bigger picture remains bleak. Snow White has grossed $87.2 million domestically and $118.3 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $205.5 million. That might seem like a decent number — until you factor in its massive production and marketing costs. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently sits at a dismal 40% from critics and a moderately disappointing 72% from audiences.
However, the bigger picture remains bleak. Snow White has grossed $87.2 million domestically and $118.3 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $205.5 million. That might seem like a decent number — until you factor in its massive production and marketing costs. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently sits at a dismal 40% from critics and a moderately disappointing 72% from audiences.
- 4/6/2025
- de Chris McPherson
- Collider.com
Disney’s Snow White live-action movie starring Rachel Zegler, which was mired in controversy from the moment before ‘go’, will debut on Disney+ on June 11.
That’s an 82 day window from the pic’s theatrical release on March 21.
This is where the truth will be told on the legacy of this Marc Webb directed movie, which features songs from Egot winning songwriting team, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and was produced by Wicked‘s Marc Platt. For it’s on the streaming service that Disney recognizes pic’s popularity and worth, thus determining whether they get sequels or future theatrical releases.
Read, it was on Disney+ that the studio first noticed the power of Moana and Lilo & Stitch, which respectively led to a sequel and live-action feature adaptation. Moana 2 minted $1.059 billion at the global box office and has a live-action version set for next year, while Lilo & Stitch is about to cross $300M domestic,...
That’s an 82 day window from the pic’s theatrical release on March 21.
This is where the truth will be told on the legacy of this Marc Webb directed movie, which features songs from Egot winning songwriting team, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and was produced by Wicked‘s Marc Platt. For it’s on the streaming service that Disney recognizes pic’s popularity and worth, thus determining whether they get sequels or future theatrical releases.
Read, it was on Disney+ that the studio first noticed the power of Moana and Lilo & Stitch, which respectively led to a sequel and live-action feature adaptation. Moana 2 minted $1.059 billion at the global box office and has a live-action version set for next year, while Lilo & Stitch is about to cross $300M domestic,...
- 4/6/2025
- de Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The ASCAP Foundation will honor Broadway composer and humanitarian Stephen Schwartz, along with artist and philanthropist Chandrika Tandon, with the ASCAP Foundation Champion Award at its 50th Anniversary Celebration on June 10, 2025. The intimate event will take place at the New York City home of Tony-winning composer Adam Guettel and will bring together music industry leaders, philanthropists and arts advocates to celebrate these two trailblazers and support the Foundation’s continued mission to empower the next generation of music creators. Composers and lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin Paul will perform a tribute to Stephen Schwartz. Composer, pianist and singer-songwriter Emily Bear will perform and talk about her creative...
- 2/6/2025
- BroadwayWorld.com
At Tuesday night's 2025 Sports Emmy Awards, Lady Gaga took home her first Emmy. She won for Best Music Direction of "Hold My Hand" for the Super Bowl Lix pregame show. With previous victories at the Oscars and Grammys, that places her just a Tony Award short of Egot.
This marked her fifth try at winning an Emmy following nominations for her variety specials Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek Live!, and One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, plus the special class program Super Bowl Li Halftime Show Starring Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga won her Academy Award for the song "Shallow" from the 2018 film A Star Is Born. She is a 14-time Grammy Award winner, with the first for The Fame and "Poker Face" in 2010 and the most recent earlier this year for...
This marked her fifth try at winning an Emmy following nominations for her variety specials Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek Live!, and One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, plus the special class program Super Bowl Li Halftime Show Starring Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga won her Academy Award for the song "Shallow" from the 2018 film A Star Is Born. She is a 14-time Grammy Award winner, with the first for The Fame and "Poker Face" in 2010 and the most recent earlier this year for...
- 21/5/2025
- de Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Celebrity Substitute, the series from Julian Shapiro-Barnum and Broadway composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, has been renewed for a second season, Deadline reports. Initially premiering in October of 2024, Season 1 has already seen over 100 million views since its debut. The second season is now in production. Celebrity Substitute is a digital-first series featuring celebrity guests who “substitute teach” their world-famous skills to a public elementary school class of cute, quirky, and hilarious kids. Each episode follows Julian Shapiro-Barnum as he visits a public school with a celebrity and explores the unexpected connections between the young kids and the superstar, and the ways in which a master in their field figures out how to be a teacher. The first season featured Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh,...
- 13/5/2025
- BroadwayWorld.com
Exclusive: The viral hit digital-first series Celebrity Substitute will return for a second season. The renewal follows a successful Season 1 premiere that drew over 100 million cross-platform views in less than six months. Season 2 is currently in production, with a premiere date Tba.
Created by Julian Shapiro-Barnum (Recess Therapy) and Egot-winning Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the show features celebrity guests who “substitute teach” their world-famous skills to public elementary school classes of endearing and hilarious kids.
Produced by Pasek & Paul’s Ampersand, Celebrity Substitute “pairs celebrities with public school students for fun, inspiring lessons—and plenty of surprises. A mix of heart, humor, and viral classroom chaos, Celebrity Substitute celebrates creativity, community, and the power of learning,” according to the official logline. Jake Wilson will return as director of the series in Season 2.
In collaboration with Amazon, the series includes a feel-good twist by fulfilling each teacher’s Wish List...
Created by Julian Shapiro-Barnum (Recess Therapy) and Egot-winning Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the show features celebrity guests who “substitute teach” their world-famous skills to public elementary school classes of endearing and hilarious kids.
Produced by Pasek & Paul’s Ampersand, Celebrity Substitute “pairs celebrities with public school students for fun, inspiring lessons—and plenty of surprises. A mix of heart, humor, and viral classroom chaos, Celebrity Substitute celebrates creativity, community, and the power of learning,” according to the official logline. Jake Wilson will return as director of the series in Season 2.
In collaboration with Amazon, the series includes a feel-good twist by fulfilling each teacher’s Wish List...
- 13/5/2025
- de Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Snow White continues Disney’s strategy of adapting its classic animated films into live-action features, but does so by taking things all the way back to the beginning. The original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released in 1937 and served as Disney’s first feature length animated film, making it one of the most influential animated films (if not films) of all time. The live-action remake stars West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler as the Disney princess and Gal Gadot as her stepmother, the Evil Queen.
While the past was very much honored in this new take on the story by director Marc Webb–Snow White pulled from original concept art to expand on the first film’s world–the movie was also beholden to modern moviemaking techniques. This was also true with the musical score, composed by Jeff Morrow. While other musicians like Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and...
While the past was very much honored in this new take on the story by director Marc Webb–Snow White pulled from original concept art to expand on the first film’s world–the movie was also beholden to modern moviemaking techniques. This was also true with the musical score, composed by Jeff Morrow. While other musicians like Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and...
- 13/5/2025
- de Owen Danoff
- ScreenRant
Disney‘s live-action Snow White remake is set to arrive on Digital on May 13, followed by 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 24.
The movie, which stars Rachel Zegler as the titular princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, did not perform very well at the box office (probably an understatement), and had yet to pass the $100 million milestone domestically in its third weekend in theaters.
Snow White will finish its theatrical run with just over $200 million worldwide, and is expected to end up costing the studio upwards of $115 million.
Per the official press release: "The live-action musical retelling of the classic animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs sweeps audiences of all ages into an adventure that blends nostalgia, notable new visuals, and a memorable soundtrack, taking story-telling to all-new fairytale heights. New productions of long-beloved songs complement five original “contemporary kingdom” tunes thoughtfully crafted by Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul,...
The movie, which stars Rachel Zegler as the titular princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, did not perform very well at the box office (probably an understatement), and had yet to pass the $100 million milestone domestically in its third weekend in theaters.
Snow White will finish its theatrical run with just over $200 million worldwide, and is expected to end up costing the studio upwards of $115 million.
Per the official press release: "The live-action musical retelling of the classic animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs sweeps audiences of all ages into an adventure that blends nostalgia, notable new visuals, and a memorable soundtrack, taking story-telling to all-new fairytale heights. New productions of long-beloved songs complement five original “contemporary kingdom” tunes thoughtfully crafted by Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul,...
- 7/5/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho! It’s off to homes we go! Disney‘s live-action Snow White will bring the magic of Marc Webb’s adaptation to living rooms and wherever families experience entertainment with Digital, 4K Blu-ray, and DVD releases! Snow White arrives May 13 via digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, and June 24 on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD.
Per Disney’s press release:
The live-action musical retelling of the classic animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs sweeps audiences of all ages into an adventure that blends nostalgia, notable new visuals, and a memorable soundtrack, taking story-telling to all-new fairytale heights. New productions of long-beloved songs complement five original “contemporary kingdom” tunes thoughtfully crafted by Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, breathing new melody into a well-known story.
Fans can enjoy Snow White in beautiful sight and sound with 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and Atmos audio.
Per Disney’s press release:
The live-action musical retelling of the classic animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs sweeps audiences of all ages into an adventure that blends nostalgia, notable new visuals, and a memorable soundtrack, taking story-telling to all-new fairytale heights. New productions of long-beloved songs complement five original “contemporary kingdom” tunes thoughtfully crafted by Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, breathing new melody into a well-known story.
Fans can enjoy Snow White in beautiful sight and sound with 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and Atmos audio.
- 6/5/2025
- de Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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Disney announced that Snow White will be streaming on digital platforms on May 13, with a physical media release slated for June 24. The film reimagines the 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and follows Disney releases like Mufasa and The Little Mermaid in revisiting Disney’s animated classics.
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Directed by Marc Webb, Snow White stars Rachel Zegler, Andrew Burnap, and Gal Gadot. Zegler...
Disney announced that Snow White will be streaming on digital platforms on May 13, with a physical media release slated for June 24. The film reimagines the 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and follows Disney releases like Mufasa and The Little Mermaid in revisiting Disney’s animated classics.
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Directed by Marc Webb, Snow White stars Rachel Zegler, Andrew Burnap, and Gal Gadot. Zegler...
- 6/5/2025
- de Jonathan Zavaleta
- Rollingstone.com
Disney is bringing its latest live-action remake home. After a not-so-great run in theaters, director Marc Webb's "Snow White" is making its way to digital marketplaces and, soon enough, streaming. So, those who perhaps didn't catch it in theaters will now be able to watch it from the comfort of their couch.
Starring Rachel Zegler as the famed Disney Princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, "Snow White" serves as a re-imagining of the enduring animated classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." There are some pretty major differences between the films, however, as the live-action "Snow White" sees the titular princess join forces with seven dwarfs and a group of rebels to liberate her kingdom from her wicked stepmother. Now, all of the magic, music, and romance will be available with just the few clicks of a button.
Read more: All 13 Disney Princesses, Ranked
When Can Snow White Be Streamed,...
Starring Rachel Zegler as the famed Disney Princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, "Snow White" serves as a re-imagining of the enduring animated classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." There are some pretty major differences between the films, however, as the live-action "Snow White" sees the titular princess join forces with seven dwarfs and a group of rebels to liberate her kingdom from her wicked stepmother. Now, all of the magic, music, and romance will be available with just the few clicks of a button.
Read more: All 13 Disney Princesses, Ranked
When Can Snow White Be Streamed,...
- 6/5/2025
- de Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The Walt Disney Studios has announced that Snow White will arrive on May 13 on digital platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. The film will be available on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 24.
The live-action musical retelling of the classic animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs sweeps audiences of all ages into an adventure that blends nostalgia, notable new visuals, and a memorable soundtrack, taking storytelling to all-new fairytale heights.
New productions of long-beloved songs complement five original “contemporary kingdom” tunes thoughtfully crafted by Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, breathing new melody into a well-known story.
Fans can enjoy Snow White in beautiful sight and sound with 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and Atmos audio. The digital and Blu-ray offer hours of exclusive bonus content featuring fun bloopers, deleted scenes, featurettes, and a full-length sing-along. The 4K Uhd will be available...
The live-action musical retelling of the classic animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs sweeps audiences of all ages into an adventure that blends nostalgia, notable new visuals, and a memorable soundtrack, taking storytelling to all-new fairytale heights.
New productions of long-beloved songs complement five original “contemporary kingdom” tunes thoughtfully crafted by Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, breathing new melody into a well-known story.
Fans can enjoy Snow White in beautiful sight and sound with 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and Atmos audio. The digital and Blu-ray offer hours of exclusive bonus content featuring fun bloopers, deleted scenes, featurettes, and a full-length sing-along. The 4K Uhd will be available...
- 6/5/2025
- de Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Snow White's digital and physical media release dates have now been revealed as the film's disappointing theatrical run continues. Serving as a live-action adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), the new film features Rachel Zegler as the titular Disney Princess, with Gal Gadot playing the Evil Queen. Snow White has been mired in controversy since before its theatrical release on March 21, and the film was ultimately met with lackluster reviews and has so far grossed just $200 million worldwide.
Disney now confirms that Snow White will be available to rent and purchase on VOD starting Tuesday, May 13. A special two-movie bundle that includes the original animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will also be available digitally on this date. The announcement accompanies the reveal that the live-action remake will arrive on 4K Uhd and Blu-ray on June 24, with this date also marking the release of the DVD version of the two-movie collection.
Disney now confirms that Snow White will be available to rent and purchase on VOD starting Tuesday, May 13. A special two-movie bundle that includes the original animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will also be available digitally on this date. The announcement accompanies the reveal that the live-action remake will arrive on 4K Uhd and Blu-ray on June 24, with this date also marking the release of the DVD version of the two-movie collection.
- 6/5/2025
- de Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant
As if Disney's live-action Snow White remake wasn't experiencing enough box office woes, the movie has now been banned completely in one particular region.
According to Variety, Snow White has been banned from playing in all movie theaters in Lebanon due to the involvement of Evil Queen actress Gal Gadot, who is said to be on the country's "boycott list."
Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar reportedly ordered the ban after being prompted to take action by the country’s film and media watchdog amid Israel’s ongoing attacks on Hezbollah. However, Beirut-based Middle East distributor Italia Films believes that the ban would have happened anyway, as Gadot has long been on Lebanon’s “Israel boycott list” and no movie in which she appears in has ever been released there.
The Wonder Woman star has been an open supporter of Israel, and served in the Israel Defense Forces (as her...
According to Variety, Snow White has been banned from playing in all movie theaters in Lebanon due to the involvement of Evil Queen actress Gal Gadot, who is said to be on the country's "boycott list."
Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar reportedly ordered the ban after being prompted to take action by the country’s film and media watchdog amid Israel’s ongoing attacks on Hezbollah. However, Beirut-based Middle East distributor Italia Films believes that the ban would have happened anyway, as Gadot has long been on Lebanon’s “Israel boycott list” and no movie in which she appears in has ever been released there.
The Wonder Woman star has been an open supporter of Israel, and served in the Israel Defense Forces (as her...
- 16/4/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disney’s “Snow White” has been banned from playing in movie theaters in Lebanon as star Gal Gadot is on the country’s boycott list, according to local media reports.
Local newspaper An-Nahar reported that the ban was ordered by Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar, who made the decision amid Israel’s ongoing attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, which have killed civilians.
Gadot, who portrays The Evil Queen in the live-action remake, was born in Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces. She has been an outspoken advocate for the country since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
“Never did I imagine that on the streets of the United States, and different cities around the world, we would see people not condemning Hamas, but celebrating, justifying and cheering on a massacre of Jews,” Gadot said in a March 4 speech at the Anti-Defamation League’s annual summit in New York City.
Local newspaper An-Nahar reported that the ban was ordered by Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar, who made the decision amid Israel’s ongoing attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, which have killed civilians.
Gadot, who portrays The Evil Queen in the live-action remake, was born in Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces. She has been an outspoken advocate for the country since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
“Never did I imagine that on the streets of the United States, and different cities around the world, we would see people not condemning Hamas, but celebrating, justifying and cheering on a massacre of Jews,” Gadot said in a March 4 speech at the Anti-Defamation League’s annual summit in New York City.
- 16/4/2025
- de Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Lebanon has banned Disney’s Snow White remake from playing in cinemas because Israeli actress Gal Gadot, one of the film’s stars, is on the country’s boycott list.
Ahmad Hajjar, Lebanon’s Interior Minister, recommended the ban, according to local newspaper An-Nahar.
Gadot stars as the Evil Queen in Snow White. The actress was born in Israel and prior to becoming a model and actress, served in the Israel Defense Forces, as her native country mandates it. Gadot has been a prominent supporter of Israel since October 7 and the country’s subsequent military campaign in Gaza. During an impassioned speech at the Anti-Defamation League’s summit in 2024, she said: “Never did I imagine that on the streets of the United States, and different cities around the world, we would see people not condemning Hamas, but celebrating, justifying and cheering on a massacre of Jews.”
Lebanon previously banned...
Ahmad Hajjar, Lebanon’s Interior Minister, recommended the ban, according to local newspaper An-Nahar.
Gadot stars as the Evil Queen in Snow White. The actress was born in Israel and prior to becoming a model and actress, served in the Israel Defense Forces, as her native country mandates it. Gadot has been a prominent supporter of Israel since October 7 and the country’s subsequent military campaign in Gaza. During an impassioned speech at the Anti-Defamation League’s summit in 2024, she said: “Never did I imagine that on the streets of the United States, and different cities around the world, we would see people not condemning Hamas, but celebrating, justifying and cheering on a massacre of Jews.”
Lebanon previously banned...
- 16/4/2025
- de Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney’s Snow White took in just $1.5 million on Friday in the U.S., dropping 60% from its daily total one week ago.
The movie is now in fourth place at the domestic box office (video game adaptation A Minecraft Movie immediately shot to No. 1), and currently sits at $72 million, putting it in serious danger of failing to hit the $100 million milestone in North America. This would be a disastrous result for a film with a reported production budget of $250 million.
Snow White received mixed-negative reviews from critics (it's now dropped to 40% on Rotten Tomatoes), but audiences did seem to be getting a little more out of it for the most part (71%). That said, CinemaScore recently revealed that the movie has earned a B+ grade, which isn't terrible by any means, but is reportedly the lowest ever CinemaScore for any live-action Disney remake. The studio's most recent offering, Mufasa: The Lion King,...
The movie is now in fourth place at the domestic box office (video game adaptation A Minecraft Movie immediately shot to No. 1), and currently sits at $72 million, putting it in serious danger of failing to hit the $100 million milestone in North America. This would be a disastrous result for a film with a reported production budget of $250 million.
Snow White received mixed-negative reviews from critics (it's now dropped to 40% on Rotten Tomatoes), but audiences did seem to be getting a little more out of it for the most part (71%). That said, CinemaScore recently revealed that the movie has earned a B+ grade, which isn't terrible by any means, but is reportedly the lowest ever CinemaScore for any live-action Disney remake. The studio's most recent offering, Mufasa: The Lion King,...
- 6/4/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disney's Snow White hit theaters last Friday, and the movie has not been performing very well at the box office, making just $43 million over the course of its opening weekend in the U.S. The latest updates put the fantasy adventure at just under $50M domestic, but it still hasn't reached $100M worldwide.
Critics have not been overly kind to Disney's latest live-action remake, although it's important to note that the movie has been the source of "controversy" for quite a while, with stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot both coming in for backlash for their very different stances on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Zegler also made some comments about the original animated classic that didn't go over very well with fans.
This week, Variety published what many consider to be a "hit piece" on Zegler, and the article definitely suggests that the studio is at least partially laying the...
Critics have not been overly kind to Disney's latest live-action remake, although it's important to note that the movie has been the source of "controversy" for quite a while, with stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot both coming in for backlash for their very different stances on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Zegler also made some comments about the original animated classic that didn't go over very well with fans.
This week, Variety published what many consider to be a "hit piece" on Zegler, and the article definitely suggests that the studio is at least partially laying the...
- 27/3/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com
Sure, headlines are calling its launch "a fiasco" and suggesting its underwhelming box office is "in bomb terrority," but there's a case to be made that Disney’s embattled Snow White could be among next year’s Oscar nominees.
Call us Dopey if you must. However, there are several Oscar-winning and -nominated artisans involved in the film's production. Without the consultation of the mirror, here’s the fairest case for the live-action Snow White with Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot to land some awards recognition next year.
Best Costume Design
Sandy Powell is one of the most-decorated costume designers of all time, with 15 Oscar nominations and three wins — and she has notably already received Oscar nominations for her previous Disney live-action movies: 2015’s Cinderella and 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns. This is also a category where the live-action Disney remakes have historically performed exceptionally well: Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast,...
Call us Dopey if you must. However, there are several Oscar-winning and -nominated artisans involved in the film's production. Without the consultation of the mirror, here’s the fairest case for the live-action Snow White with Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot to land some awards recognition next year.
Best Costume Design
Sandy Powell is one of the most-decorated costume designers of all time, with 15 Oscar nominations and three wins — and she has notably already received Oscar nominations for her previous Disney live-action movies: 2015’s Cinderella and 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns. This is also a category where the live-action Disney remakes have historically performed exceptionally well: Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast,...
- 25/3/2025
- de Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Disney's Snow White arrived in theaters on Friday, and the Mouse House's latest live-action remake looks set for a disappointing opening weekend at the box office.
The musical fantasy adventure, which stars Rachel Zegler as the titular Princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, came in under already modest $45 million estimates with a $43 million domestic debut. The movie took in another $44.3 million overseas, which means it will fail to hit its predicted $100 million global bow with just $87.3 million.
This was enough to give Snow White the No. 1 spot, and the movie is sure to benefit from a lack of big-screen competition for the next couple of weeks before A Minecraft Movie hits theaters.
A recent Forbes article claimed that Snow White's budget had ballooned to a whopping $269.4 million by the end of 2023 (current reports put it at $250M), which obviously puts a lot of pressure on the movie to...
The musical fantasy adventure, which stars Rachel Zegler as the titular Princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, came in under already modest $45 million estimates with a $43 million domestic debut. The movie took in another $44.3 million overseas, which means it will fail to hit its predicted $100 million global bow with just $87.3 million.
This was enough to give Snow White the No. 1 spot, and the movie is sure to benefit from a lack of big-screen competition for the next couple of weeks before A Minecraft Movie hits theaters.
A recent Forbes article claimed that Snow White's budget had ballooned to a whopping $269.4 million by the end of 2023 (current reports put it at $250M), which obviously puts a lot of pressure on the movie to...
- 23/3/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com
Snow White Now Set For $45M Debut After Recieving Worst CinemaScore Of Any Disney Live-Action Remake
Disney's Snow White is now in theaters, and the Mouse House's latest live-action remake isn't exactly off to the most magical start at the domestic box office.
The musical fantasy adventure, which stars Rachel Zegler as the titular Princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, took in $16 million on Friday (including Thursday pre-shows), which is just slightly higher than 2019's Dumbo.
Despite initial estimates of $50 million, the movie is now on track for a $45 million (some believe it'll be closer to $48M) opening weekend in the U.S., but is still expected to pass (or at least hit) $100 million worldwide by Monday.
A recent Forbes article claimed that Snow White's budget had ballooned to a whopping $269.4 million by the end of 2023 (current reports put it at $250M), which obviously puts a lot of pressure on the movie to become a massive box office success. The film won't have...
The musical fantasy adventure, which stars Rachel Zegler as the titular Princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, took in $16 million on Friday (including Thursday pre-shows), which is just slightly higher than 2019's Dumbo.
Despite initial estimates of $50 million, the movie is now on track for a $45 million (some believe it'll be closer to $48M) opening weekend in the U.S., but is still expected to pass (or at least hit) $100 million worldwide by Monday.
A recent Forbes article claimed that Snow White's budget had ballooned to a whopping $269.4 million by the end of 2023 (current reports put it at $250M), which obviously puts a lot of pressure on the movie to become a massive box office success. The film won't have...
- 22/3/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disney’s latest live-action remake of one of their classic animations is “Snow White,” and if you’re wondering how close it sticks to the original, you’re not alone. Especially when it comes to the songs.
Now in theaters, the film follows Snow White (Rachel Zegler), a young princess who loses both of her parents and now lives with just the Evil Queen. Snow remembers the kingdom as it was under her parents’ rule though, pushing the Queen to act with kindness and fairness. You can guess how that goes.
In terms of story, it does deviate from the original 1937 film in various places — including the songs. For the 2025 version, Disney tapped Egot-winning “La La Land” songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, known together as Pasek and Paul, to create original songs for the film. But don’t worry, you’ll definitely hear a few of the classics.
The...
Now in theaters, the film follows Snow White (Rachel Zegler), a young princess who loses both of her parents and now lives with just the Evil Queen. Snow remembers the kingdom as it was under her parents’ rule though, pushing the Queen to act with kindness and fairness. You can guess how that goes.
In terms of story, it does deviate from the original 1937 film in various places — including the songs. For the 2025 version, Disney tapped Egot-winning “La La Land” songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, known together as Pasek and Paul, to create original songs for the film. But don’t worry, you’ll definitely hear a few of the classics.
The...
- 21/3/2025
- de Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Taking aside all of the supposed controversies surrounding Snow White, many Disney fans are unhappy with the movie starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot not because of politics or skin colour, but what appears to be a series of sweeping changes from the original 1937 cartoon.
Leading up to the movie's release, it was reported that the Seven Dwarfs had been completely scrapped to instead focus on a group of "politically correct" Bandits.
Zegler's comments comparing the original Prince being a "stalker" also raised eyebrows, but just how extensive are the changes?
Disney has come under fire for making shot-for-shot remakes of its animated catalogue of titles but as soon as they start shaking things up, the backlash comes quickly and is always very loud.
As we first explained on Toonado.com, Marc Webb's remake makes many changes, starting with the origin of Snow White's name. No longer given...
Leading up to the movie's release, it was reported that the Seven Dwarfs had been completely scrapped to instead focus on a group of "politically correct" Bandits.
Zegler's comments comparing the original Prince being a "stalker" also raised eyebrows, but just how extensive are the changes?
Disney has come under fire for making shot-for-shot remakes of its animated catalogue of titles but as soon as they start shaking things up, the backlash comes quickly and is always very loud.
As we first explained on Toonado.com, Marc Webb's remake makes many changes, starting with the origin of Snow White's name. No longer given...
- 21/3/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com
You don't need to be a Disney fan to be aware of Snow White. The movie has been making headlines for years, typically for all the wrong reasons.
Whether it's Rachel Zegler's divisive comments about the 1937 classic, Gal Gadot's stance on the Gaza war, or the many changes Disney has made to the story to update it for the present day, there's a lot of negative buzz surrounding this one. Throw in the fact reviews haven't been good and Snow White's opening weekend is off to a sleepy start.
According to Variety (via Toonado.com), the movie only drew an estimated $3.5 million from Thursday previews screenings; that's a long way off what Aladdin ($7 million), The Lion King ($23 million), Beauty and the Beast ($16.3 million) made, for example.
Snow White is, however, performing better than Maleficent: Mistress of Evil ($2.3 million), Dumbo ($2.6 million), and even Mufasa: The Lion King ($3.3 million...
Whether it's Rachel Zegler's divisive comments about the 1937 classic, Gal Gadot's stance on the Gaza war, or the many changes Disney has made to the story to update it for the present day, there's a lot of negative buzz surrounding this one. Throw in the fact reviews haven't been good and Snow White's opening weekend is off to a sleepy start.
According to Variety (via Toonado.com), the movie only drew an estimated $3.5 million from Thursday previews screenings; that's a long way off what Aladdin ($7 million), The Lion King ($23 million), Beauty and the Beast ($16.3 million) made, for example.
Snow White is, however, performing better than Maleficent: Mistress of Evil ($2.3 million), Dumbo ($2.6 million), and even Mufasa: The Lion King ($3.3 million...
- 21/3/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com
Spoilers for "Snow White" (2025) ahead.
By this point, it almost feels as if Disney has already remade every one of its animated classics in live-action. It's a trend that started in the mid-1990s with the Mouse House's live-action redo of "101 Dalmatians," before really ramping up in 2010 with Tim Burton's 3D version of "Alice in Wonderland." Now, at long last, the studio has gone back to the movie that started it all.
Both Disney's first feature film and feature-length animated movie, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was released in 1937. Its number is finally up, though, as Disney has gone and refashioned it as a blend of live-action and CGI, this time going under the title "Snow White." (You can read /Film's review of the film here.) With "West Side Story" and "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" alum Rachel Zegler playing the titular heroine...
By this point, it almost feels as if Disney has already remade every one of its animated classics in live-action. It's a trend that started in the mid-1990s with the Mouse House's live-action redo of "101 Dalmatians," before really ramping up in 2010 with Tim Burton's 3D version of "Alice in Wonderland." Now, at long last, the studio has gone back to the movie that started it all.
Both Disney's first feature film and feature-length animated movie, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was released in 1937. Its number is finally up, though, as Disney has gone and refashioned it as a blend of live-action and CGI, this time going under the title "Snow White." (You can read /Film's review of the film here.) With "West Side Story" and "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" alum Rachel Zegler playing the titular heroine...
- 21/3/2025
- de Josh Spiegel
- Slash Film
On Saturday, March 15, on a sunny afternoon, Disney’s “Snow White” finally had its big premiere at the Disney-owned El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. There was a brightly decorated pre-party with activities for kids. The stars of the movie, Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, who had weathered respective controversies, showed up and even took pictures together, sometimes with director Marc Webb sandwiched in-between them. Instead of actual press, Disney had Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in 1989’s animated classic “The Little Mermaid,” asking questions on behalf of D23, the company’s in-house fan club. A chubby bunny hopped down the red carpet.
The premiere felt like a joyful release, or maybe a guttural scream, depending on who you talk to, and served as the culmination of a nearly 10-year journey to get this gauzy remake of Walt Disney’s original animated classic back to the big screen. That near-decade had been besieged by controversy,...
The premiere felt like a joyful release, or maybe a guttural scream, depending on who you talk to, and served as the culmination of a nearly 10-year journey to get this gauzy remake of Walt Disney’s original animated classic back to the big screen. That near-decade had been besieged by controversy,...
- 21/3/2025
- de Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
As long as they keep making money, Disney is going to continue cranking out live-action remakes of its animated classics, even if it means sacrificing its magic in the process. All art is subjective, which means there's no universal truth to declaring what determines the "best" or "worst" of these reimaginings, but I can say with confidence that Rachel Zegler is, hands down, the best live-action Disney Princess we've ever seen. Mind you, I have a deep affinity for Lily James' absolutely perfect portrayal of Cinderella, but I also lamented that she didn't get to sing "A dream is a wish your heart makes." Meanwhile, I'm far less critical of Emma Watson's Belle than most critics, mostly because the "Beauty and the Beast" retelling isn't great, but I can still admit something was lacking to transcend the character into the kind of unignorable magnetism inherent in all Disney Princesses.
- 21/3/2025
- de BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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