The co-director of Disney favorites 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Moana' recently said the company has pushed messaging over story in recent years and needs to recalibrate.
Legendary Disney filmmaker John Musker called out The Walt Disney Company for putting political messages ahead of story in its recent films. Musker, who co-directed some of the studio’s most popular films in recent decades, like 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Aladdin' and 'Moana,' commented on the state of Disney in a recent interview, saying the company needs to steer away from pushing a woke message and focus on characters and story above all.
The director, who also helmed 2009’s 'The Princess and The Frog' alongside co-director Ron Clements, got onto the subject of wokeness at Disney by bringing up criticism that the film about a Black princess was woke. 'We weren’t trying to be woke, although I understand the criticism,' Musker said, following with commentary that the more recent films seem to be opting for message over story. 'The classic Disney films didn’t start out trying to have a message.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Little Mermaid’ Animated Series ‘Disney Jr.’s Ariel’ Sets Premiere Date: Listen to New Theme SongThe Little Mermaid is back! Disney Junior revealed that its animated musical series, Ariel, will be arriving on the platform on June 27.
Read more »
Shocking Disney Theory Turns Beloved 32-Year-Old Princess Into A Hidden VillainDisney Little Mermaid Ariel Aladdin Jasmine Beauty and the Beast Belle
Read more »
What Melissa McCarthy Has Said About Weight Loss and Body PositivityDisney's Little Mermaid remake star Halle Bailey has unveiled the latest trailer.
Read more »
Bluey Minisodes Disney+ Release Date Set for New Series of ShortsDisney Branded Television has officially announced the forthcoming Disney Jr. and Disney+ release of Bluey Minisodes.
Read more »
How ‘The Little Mermaid’s Jodi Benson Took Inspiration From Barbra StreisandA composite image of Jodi Benson and Barbra Streisand
Read more »
D.C.’s Little Gay Pub becomes a little bigger with a new location in PhillyLittle Gay Pub, coming to 13th Street in Philadelphia's Gayborhood, is a celeb hangout and a hotspot for restroom selfies that celebrates gay life and history.
Read more »