Disney's Iger should 'stay out of politics' and focus on the company: Kenny Polcari
Market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses the feud between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and possible repercussions on 'Your World.'
Disney backtracked on its claim that photos showing Snow White's new accomplices, previously called the seven dwarfs, were "fake" in what a news outlet said was a "misunderstanding" on its correction notice.
The Daily Mail published a story Friday showing an inside look into Disney's live-action production for the classic film. The outlet accused Disney of adapting the film's iconic characters into "magical creatures" to be "politically correct."
The Daily Beast reported how conservatives were upset about the photos from the movie but a Disney spokesperson told them the photos were "fake." Disney said it was seeking a correction and disputed the authenticity of the images.
"The photos are fake and not from our production. We are currently trying to have the Daily Mail issue a correction," a Disney spokesperson told the Daily Beast.
Disney reportedly called the images from its live-action film ‘fake’ before backtracking, according to a report. (Getty Images for Disney Dreamers Academy)
However, Disney walked backed their previous statement, verifying the photos were from their production but weren't official.
"Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect that… the studio later said the photos were from the production but were not official photos," The Daily Beast added.
Disney said it changed the dwarfs to "avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film" in a statement to Hollywood Reporter. "[W]e are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community."
Disney shared in January 2022 that the "seven dwarfs" would be referred to as "magical creatures" to "avoid reinforcing stereotypes" after criticism of the original depictions by "Game of Thrones" actor Peter Dinklage, who has dwarfism.
Disney has been criticized in the past for some of its new adaptations to classic films. (Adobe Stock)
"To avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film, we are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community. We look forward to sharing more as the film heads into production after a lengthy development period," a Disney spokesperson previously told The Hollywood Reporter.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Disney didn't respond for comment.
Fox News' Gabriel Hayes contributed to this report.
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox