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The event was the first major studio show to have been held since the cast’s inception
Disney didn’t let the SAG-AFTRA strike get in the way of the world premiere of “Haunted Mansion.”
None of the film’s stars, including Lakeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon, Daniel Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hassan Minhaj, Marilou Henner, and Lindsay Lamb, were all expected to attend the film. SAG-AFTRA Blow. The studio is still rolling out the red carpet at Disneyland in Anaheim on Saturday night.
said director Justin Semin diverse He was “sad” his team could not attend, but understands why and supports the actors’ withdrawal. Later, he gave a shout out to the cast while introducing the film.
Also on the carpet was a group of villains, aka cabaret entertainers who dressed up as the Evil Queen, Maleficent, and Cruella de Vil. Mickey and Minnie Mouse also took pictures with the guests.
The “Haunted Mansion” premiere, which included a two-hour carpet, pre-reception and screening at the Hyperion Theatre, was the first major show of “Haunted Mansion” since the cast went on strike Friday. If Disney cancels the festivities, they could potentially forfeit revenue generated by corporate sponsors of the premiere, including State Farm, Zillow, New Orleans & Company, and Michael’s.
The premiere came just a day after Disney president Bob Iger was criticized by Fran Drescher for saying the WGA and SAG-AFTRA forwards weren’t “realistic” with their demands.
“I found them terribly obnoxious and out of touch. Positive tone deaf. I don’t think that served him well,” Drescher said Friday while at the Paramount picket line in Hollywood. diverse Drescher continued, senior reporter Elisabeth Wagmeister, “If I were in that company, I’d lock him behind doors and not let him talk to anyone about it, because he clearly has no idea what’s really going on on earth with people who work so hard and don’t earn.” Anywhere near the salary he’s getting in. High seven figures, eight figures, that’s crazy money they’re making, and they don’t care if they’re barons of medieval land.”
Disney president Bob Iger usually courts on carpet, but he didn’t show up.
Simien also influenced Iger’s comments. He said, “I really like to sit with him and talk to him.” diverse. “I don’t if he meant it is how it felt to me.”
He continued, “I would like to talk to him about the reality we all face as artists to make the impossible happen every day.”
Disney’s red carpets are usually piled high with dozens of photographers and reporters, but a lack of expected star power caused the count to drop dramatically Saturday to a handful of photographers and press interviews.
During arrival, a pre-reception for approximately 2,000 guests was taking place at the theater with the show starting at 7pm.
A tip sheet was sent out for the July 6 print premiere with the cast and creators listed as in attendance. SAG-AFTRA prohibits performers from participating in any publicity or promotional activities for their film and television work.
Dawson said as he walked the picket line at Warner Bros. on Friday diverse that she wasn’t bothered that the premiere was moving forward. If anything, she said, “it just gives more insight into what we’re trying to talk about here and negotiate here. People don’t want to quit, but they’re willing to do it in order to push for justice in this area.”
The “Haunted Mansion” is based on a ride in the amusement park of the same name. Some of the cast — including Haddish, Stanfield, Curtis, and Dawson, as well as director Simien — promoted the film at New Orleans’ Essence of Culture festival on July 1st. The movie will hit theaters on July 28.
When the SAG-AFTRA strike was ordered, studios began scrambling to focus upcoming premieres and promotional activities surrounding the films and TV shows. Universal announced Friday that the red carpet for the July 17 New York premiere of “Oppenheimer” has been canceled, but the show will continue. It followed the cast’s exit from the UK premiere in London after making the interview rounds on the red carpet on July 13.
The first show to be canceled entirely was Paramount’s “Special Ops: Lioness.” It was scheduled to take place on July 18 at the DGA in West Hollywood with appearances by stars Zoe Saldana, Lisla de Oliveira, Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman and Michael Kelly.
Apple also announced that The Beanie Bubble premiere on July 18 will not be held.
The Minx season 2 premiere in Los Angeles no longer includes a red carpet, but Starz added a “craft board and reception to toast the new season” after the show.
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