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Disney defends its 'Snow White' remake after criticism from Peter Dinklage

The actor was "taken aback" by the studio's plan to revisit a story with problematic representation of dwarfs. Disney says it is taking "a different approach" to the live version.
Peter Dinklage attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater in 2019 in Los Angeles.

Disney is on the defensive after actor Peter Dinklage criticized its plans to release a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

The studio that it had cast breakout star Rachel Zegler as the titular character in a forthcoming remake of the 1937 film, which was Disney's first animated feature and a

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