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Ex-Barclays chief denies sex with Snow White in Epstein emails
business9 days ago

Ex-Barclays chief denies sex with Snow White in Epstein emails

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley told US lawmakers he did not have sex with a woman dressed as Snow White, addressing transcripts tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The panel highlighted 2010 emails about Disney princesses in which Staley and Epstein exchanged suggestive lines; Staley said any contact was limited to possibly seeing the woman at Epstein’s apartment and prompting an email, not sexual activity. Lawmakers also questioned whether Disney characters were used as code names for encounters. Staley’s Epstein ties have followed him since JPMorgan, and he was banned from UK banking for downplaying those links, a ban he has sought to overturn.

Moana Live-Action Flops on Opening Weekend, Echoing Snow White’s Reception
box-office1 month ago

Moana Live-Action Flops on Opening Weekend, Echoing Snow White’s Reception

Disney’s live-action Moana opened to about $43M domestic and $52M worldwide on a budget near $395M with marketing, a disappointing debut that could cost the studio roughly $100–$125M and mirrors last year’s Snow White opening; analysts point to releasing the remake so soon after Moana 2, competition from Toy Story 5, and mixed-to-negative reactions as key factors.

entertainment1 year ago

Gal Gadot Attributes 'Snow White' Flop to External Pressures and Disappointments

Gal Gadot clarified that the commercial failure of Disney's 'Snow White' was not solely due to external pressures related to her and Rachel Zegler's stances on the Israel-Hamas conflict, but also involved other factors. She expressed disappointment that the film's performance was affected by political discourse and emphasized her support for Israel, which has led to protests and controversy.

entertainment1 year ago

Gal Gadot Cites Pressure to Speak Out Against Israel as Reason for 'Snow White' Flop

Gal Gadot attributed the poor box office performance of Disney's 'Snow White' to the pressure on celebrities to speak out against Israel, which she believes affected the film's success. She expressed disappointment, noting her positive experience filming the movie but feeling that external political pressures influenced its reception.