Disney reportedly pushed the pause button on the live-action version of the 2010 animated hit “Tangled,” amid dismal “Snow White” box office sales.
The movie was based on the “Rapunzel” fairytale and was in active development when it was put on ice, according to Variety. Michael Gracey, director of “The Greatest Showman” was slated to direct the film, and screenwriter Jennifer Kaytin Robinson from “Thor: Love and Thunder” was on board to write the script. The movie is now on hold indefinitely, the outlet reported.
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The future of “Tangled” lies in the balance, and it remains unclear if Disney will revive the film at some point in the future, or if this abrupt hold is effectively the end for the production.
The original version of the film in generated nearly $600 million worldwide when it was released in 2010-2011, according to Variety. The movie was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song, and rated favorably on Rotten Tomatoes.
Disney didn’t indicate what prompted them to halt on this particular title, but they’re currently reeling form the $69 million generated by “Snow White,” in the face of the film
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It seems the entertainment giant will push forward with “Lilo and Stitch” set to be released May 23, and “Moana” which is slated to open in theaters July 10.
“Snow White” took a hit before the movie was released, when many called out Disney’s casting of Latina actress Rachel Zegler as “Snow White.” Many expressed frustration over the woke storyline, and Disney’s refusal to hire actors with Dwarfism when casting the Dwarfs – ultimately represented with the use of CGI. Zegler faced backlash for her pro-Palestine activism on social media, while fellow-star Gal Gadot voiced her support for Israel. (RELATED: (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)
The contentious movie eventually blocked media from the red carpet premiere before facing box office losses.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
