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Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Rachel Zegler's ‘Snow White' Gets Disney+ Streaming Date
"Snow White" partial poster featuring Rachel Zegler. Snow White — Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot's beleaguered live-action adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs — is coming soon to Disney+. Directed by Marc Webb, Snow White opened in theaters on March 21 and debuted on digital streaming on May 13. The official synopsis for the movie reads, 'Disney's Snow White is a vibrant live-action musical reimagining of Walt Disney's groundbreaking full-length animated classic. 'Experience the timeless adventure as Snow White (Zegler) journeys into magical woods to escape her stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gadot), and meets the beloved Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Dopey, Grumpy and Doc who join her quest to restore the kingdom and bring kindness to the land.' Walt Disney Home Entertainment announced on Wednesday that Snow White will premiere on streaming video on demand on Disney+ on Wednesday, June 11. You must be a Disney+ subscriber to watch Snow White on the platform. The platform offers an ad-based Disney+ Basic plan for $9.99 per month, as well as an ad-free Disney+ Premium plan for $15.99 per month or $159.99 per year. Disney+ is also available in bundling packages with fellow streaming services Hulu and Max. Snow White had a rough run in theaters following a slew of pre-release controversies, including Rachel Zegler's criticism of the 1937 animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and politically divisive social media posts, and Disney's handling of how the seven dwarfs should be represented on screen. Disney ultimately settled on CGI dwarfs to represent the diminutive characters. Snow White, which is still in theaters, has to date earned $87.2 million in North American theaters and $118.3 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $205.5 million worldwide against a $269.4 million production budget before prints and advertising, according to The Numbers. The film earned a 40% 'rotten' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 258 reviews. The Critics Consensus on the review aggregation site reads, 'Snow White is hardly a grumpy time at the movies thanks to Rachel Zegler's luminous star turn, but its bashful treatment of the source material along with some dopey stylistic choices won't make everyone happy, either.' Snow White, however, did receive a 71% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 2,500-plus verified user ratings. Snow White will arrive on Disney+ on June 11.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marc Maron's ‘WTF' podcast to end after 16 years: ‘We're burnt out'
WTF with Marc Maron, one of the most popular podcasts in the world, is ending after 16 years. The show, hosted by comedian Marc Maron, launched in 2009 and has been downloaded more than one billion times and has recorded more than 1,600 episodes. In the latest episode released on Tuesday (2 June), which features a conversation with comedian John Mulaney, Maron said: 'Sixteen years we've been doing this, and we've decided that we had a great run. Now, basically, it's time, folks. It's time. WTF is coming to an end. It's our decision.' The 61-year-old added: 'It really comes down to the fact that we've put up a new show every Monday and Thursday for almost sixteen years and we're tired. We're burnt out. And we are utterly satisfied with the work we've done. We've done great work. 'This doesn't mean I'm never going to do something like this again. Doesn't mean I'll never have talks like I do here or some kind of podcast at some point in time. But for now, we're just wrapping things up. It's okay. It's okay to end things. It's okay to try to start some other chapter in your life.' He continued: 'It's nice to be able to end things on our terms. We've always had that power to do that and that's what we're going to do. We started the show on our terms, we grew it on our terms, and we'll end it on our terms. 'Look, we've had great partners who have helped us do the show over the years. Acast has been our partner for the past three years and we've been able to do things on our terms with them. We always had that and it's always been the way we've done it and that's been great. We've been very fortunate to be able to do things the way we want to do them and now this is part of it. Ending it the way we want it to end.' Maron confirmed that the final episode is expected to be released later in autumn 2015. WTF primarily began as a podcast about comedians talking about the highs and lows of their careers but soon evolved to include actors, directors, musicians, politicians and activists. His notable guests have included Paul McCartney, Jerry Seinfeld, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lorne Michaels and Barack Obama, the latter of which gained widespread attention after the former president used the N-word. Other newsworthy moments on the podcast have included comedian Todd Glass coming out as gay, Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage criticising the 'backward' depiction of the Seven Dwarfs in the recent Snow White film and Kevin Smith describing his acrimonious relationship with Bruce Willis which sparked a public feud between the pair. In 2022, Maron's 2010 interview with Robin Williams, where the actor discussed contemplating suicide was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. Maron is set to continue working in the world of comedy and acting which includes an upcoming HBO stand-up special and roles in the Bruce Springsteen biopic DeliverMeFromNowhere and Owen Wilson's golf comedy series Stick.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Congressman dozes off during Donald Trump's ‘big beautiful bill' vote and misses it, grilled by fellow Republicans: ‘I'm going to strangle him…'
Long Island Rep. Andrew Garbarino Long Island Republican Congressman Andrew Garbarino is facing heavy criticism after missing the final vote on US President Trump's major tax legislation, all because he fell asleep during an all-night session in the House. Speaker Mike Johnson revealed on Thursday that Garbarino missed the vote, which passed 215-214, after nodding off at the back of the chamber. 'Andrew Garbarino did not make it in time. He fell asleep in the back, no kidding,' Johnson said, jokingly adding, 'I'm going to just strangle him, but he's my dear friend.' The House had reconvened late Wednesday evening and only wrapped up voting early Thursday morning. But Garbarino's absence, even by accident, has not gone down well with fellow Republicans. A local Republican source from Long Island said party leaders were furious that Garbarino looked 'like a buffoon' for dozing off with Trump's top legislative priority on the line, reports the New York Post. The insider added, 'He's losing his juice as the most senior congressman,' and hinted that some see him as 'disloyal to Trump' and no longer a reliable party man. Veteran Trump adviser Roger Stone didn't hold back either: 'It sounds like a Republican primary challenge is in order. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo If Garbarino can't be bothered to support the president… then the President's supporters can't be bothered to support Garbarino.' State Conservative Party chairman Gerard Kassar called the missed vote 'a great disappointment.' He noted that while Garbarino had tried to reach out to him, the misstep was still serious, especially since the Conservative Party's backing can decide tight suburban races. To make matters worse, political memes circulated online mocking Garbarino as 'Sleepy,' complete with nightcap and steaming coffee cup. Democrats were quick to pile on, too, with New York State Democratic chairman Jay Jacobs saying, 'We have 7 Republican Members of Congress. Just like the Seven Dwarfs… now Garbarino's 'Sleepy.' Quite the cast of characters.' Garbarino's office responded with a statement saying the congressman 'stepped out and inadvertently missed the vote,' but had been present for the discussions and fully intended to support the bill. 'I was moments away from the House floor, to vote 'yes,' when the vote was closed,' Garbarino said. 'While I am frustrated… I am proud of the work we accomplished to deliver huge results for Long Island.' The bill in question lifts the SALT cap, a major issue for many New York residents, and scraps billions in green energy tax credits from Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. Despite missing the vote, Garbarino stressed he was a 'leading voice' in securing the changes, adding, 'I congratulate President Trump on getting this bill passed and look forward to voting 'yes' when it comes back to the House floor from the Senate.' Garbarino's office concluded, 'This is one of many reasons why governing should happen in the light of day, not in the dead of night.' Social media was flooded with memes following Garbarino's sleep fest, as users took to their platforms to mock the congressman.
Miami Herald
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Analyst turns heads with Disney stock price target reboot
What kind of Mickey Mouse outfit is this? Actually, Disney (DIS) is the original Mickey Mouse outfit, and the world-renowned rodent has been taking a bit of a drubbing lately. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter The entertainment giant's live-action remake of "Snow White," for example, has been the source of much misery, including mixed reviews and complaints from some circles about a Latina actress in the lead role, as well as the portrayal of the Seven Dwarfs. The disappointing results prompted Disney to indefinitely pause development of a live-action "Tangled" movie, a reimagining of the 2010 animated film "The Greatest Showman" director Michael Gracey and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who wrote "Thor: Love and Thunder," were both attached to the project. Disney shares are down nearly 24% since January and off 25% from a year Kassens, professor of economics and director of the Center for Economic Freedom at Roanoke College, told Quartz last month that the broad-market stock selloff appeared to have stemmed from concern about consumer spending. She added that consumer worries over prices were showing up in weakened consumer sentiment. "This measure is important because it is an indicator of current and future consumer spending, which makes up 70% of total spending in the economy," Kassens said. More Experts Stanley Druckenmiller sends curt 7-word response to tariff warJim Cramer delivers blunt take on tariffs after stocks crashScott Galloway sends strong message on Social SecuritySuze Orman sends strong message on 401(k)s, recession She noted that vacations and travel would likely take a hit since those are easier to pull back on than food or necessities. Consumer confidence has been on a downswing, falling 11% in April to a preliminary reading of 50.8, according to the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index. That was down nearly 7 points from March and was the second-lowest reading on records going back to 1952. Joanne Hsu, the survey's director, said the decline was "like the last month's, pervasive and unanimous across age, income, education, geographic region and political affiliation." "Sentiment has now lost more than 30% since December 2024 amid growing worries about trade war developments that have oscillated over the course of the year," she said. James "Rev Shark" DePorre said that the tariff issue was certain to create uncertainty and turmoil, "but what has made it far worse is that it is hitting at the same time that the economic cycle is turning down." "Some economists say that the economy is already exhibiting recessionary tendencies, and tariffs are accelerating what would have already occurred," he said in his recent TheStreet Pro column. "Economic pessimism is building and consumer expectations are falling as worries about inflation rise." Related: Walt Disney CEO shares massive changes to billion-dollar service Disney, which is scheduled to report fiscal-second-quarter results on May 7, beat Wall Street's first-quarter earnings forecasts in February, despite a 1% decline in subscribers for its streaming video service, Disney+. The company warned that it expected another "modest decline" in subscribers during Q2. Disney posted revenue gains across the board for its entertainment, sports and experience segments. Investment firms have been focusing on the economy's impact on Disney in recent research reports. Earlier this month, Morgan Stanley named Netflix (NFLX) as new Top Pick in media and entertainment, giving Disney the boot. Applying "a more defensive lens to our [media and entertainment] coverage leaves us incrementally bullish on Netflix," MS said. The investment firm said that it expected Netflix to demonstrate relative resilience in a weaker global macroeconomic backdrop, arguing that momentum in its core subscription business, combined with recent weakness in the U.S. dollar, should derisk fiscal 2025 estimates, even in a softer ad market. The firm has an overweight rating and $1,150 price target on Netflix shares. Related: Analyst reboots Netflix price target ahead of earnings On April 15 UBS lowered its price target on Disney to $105 from $130 and affirmed a buy rating on the shares, according to The Fly. Given the current macroeconomic uncertainty, the firm is updating forecasts across Disney's most sensitive revenue streams, including advertising and theme parks. UBS said, however, that the company's second-quarter results would reflect resilient demand, and the investment firm still expected earnings-per-share guidance to be intact given a solid performance year-to-date. Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar recently cut the firm's price target on Disney to $115 from $125 and maintained an overweight rating on the shares as part of a preview for the media group. While the Barclays analyst expects stable spot advertising rates, macroeconomic headwinds might not yet be fully reflected in estimates, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Related: Veteran fund manager who forecast S&P 500 crash unveils surprising update The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disney's Live-Action Tangled Just Hit A Major Setback, And It Sounds Like The New Snow White Might Have Played A Role
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 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 the release of Snow White a few weeks ago, Lilo & Stitch is arriving on the 2025 movies schedule next month, and Moana is slated for July 2026. While that's just the tip of the iceberg of what's in development on this Disney front, we can no longer count Tangled among that lineup. This particular remake has been paused, and it sounds like Snow White might have factored into this decision. This updates comes to us from THR, which has heard from insiders that the live-action version of Tangled, which was announced last December, is no longer in active development. The Greatest Showman's Michael Gracey had been tapped to direct, and Thor: Love and Thunder's Jennifer Kaytin Robinson was writing the script. The article notes that it's unclear if Tangled will move forward in its current form at some point in the future or 'undergo a creative rethink.' Either way, it's worth clarifying that the project has not been permanently shelved. Although no specific reason was provided for why Disney has paused this remake of the 2010 animated movie starring Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi, THR does note the decision comes as the Rachel Zegler-led Snow White has been underperforming. The movie has received mixed reviews from critics (although the Rotten Tomatoes audience-produced Popcorn meter is more cheerful), with our own Sarah El-Mahmouh resting on the more positive side by giving it 3.5 out of 5 stars in her Snow White review. Commercially, it's only made a little over $145 million worldwide, and it reportedly cost between $240-270 million to make. Disney+: from $9.99 a month w/ ad-supported planThere's a whole lot of family-friendly entertainment to stream on Disney+, including the studio's extensive library of animated movies like Tangled and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The ad-supported plan starts at $9.99 a month. Go ad-free and pay $15.99 a month or save 16% and pre-pay $159.99 for a Deal Along with these underwhelming numbers, there's also various controversies that surrounded Snow White even before its release, from Rachel Ziegler being cast in the title role to the way the Seven Dwarfs were reimagined as CGI creations. So it's abundantly clear that Snow White will not go down as one of Disney's successes. That's ironic considering how its 1937 predecessor not only catapulted the company to new heights, but made waves across the entire filmmaking industry as the United States' first animated feature film. Again, we don't know with 100% certainty that Snow White is the reason the live-action Tangled was paused, but noted by THR, the former movie 'seemed to test the limits' of Disney live-action remake strategy. Maybe this version of Disney's version of Rapunzel might get a second chance someday, but let's also not discount the possibility that other Disney remakes could also be paused down the line. Perhaps the chances of seeing new takes on Hercules, Robin Hood, The Aristocats and Bambi aren't as strong anymore. If any updates come in on where things stand with the Tangled remake, we'll let you know. For now, stream the original with your Disney+ subscription and catch the new Snow White in theaters.
