After receiving criticism last year, Disney is changing the way it addresses racism in its older animated films. On Oct. 15, Disney Plus introduced a new disclaimer that appears before older films like Dumbo (1941) and Aladdin (1992), warning viewers that the films include harmful stereotypes.

What Disney movies have a warning and why?

A content advisory notice for racism in classic Disney films, in place since last year, has been updated with a strengthened message. When played on the Disney+ streaming service, films such as Dumbo, Peter Pan and Jungle Book now flash up with a warning about stereotypes.

Why can t you watch Aladdin on Disney Plus?

One possible reason for Aladdin's absence is Genie's many pop culture references, which may violate certain streaming rights.

What is the Disney+ offensive warning?

The message warns that the movies contain racial stereotypes that "were wrong then and are wrong now," and that the content perpetuates "negative depictions" of people and cultures.

Why does Disney have a disclaimer before Aladdin?

On Oct. 15, Disney Plus introduced a new disclaimer that appears before older films like Dumbo (1941) and Aladdin (1992), warning viewers that the films include harmful stereotypes. The new message replaces the one that came with the original launch of Disney Plus late last year.

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Which Disney movies have a warning?

Why does Dumbo have a warning?

Here are 5: Dumbo (1941): Contains a scene of a group of cigar-smoking crows, with their leader named Jim Crow, referring to the racist segregation laws of the South, and voiced by a white actor.

Why isn t Aladdin on kids Disney?

Original Aladdin is rated G. The new one is PG. The kids profiles filter out anything with a parental guidance type rating for movies and TV shows.

Why is Disney plus not available in China?

One of the reasons China is so difficult to launch in, is the Chinese regulations, that prohibit direct investment into TV or VOD from companies outside of China. And the way to get around that is for Disney to partner with a Chinese company.

What movie almost bankrupted Disney?

The Black Cauldron. It was nicknamed “The Movie That Almost Killed Disney” because it was a box office bomb in 1985.

Has Disney had a rated R movie?

One of the earliest films from this outfit was a historical movie for Disney, it's very first R-rated release: Down and Out in Beverly Hills.

Will Disney ever make a rated R movie?

Amidst a rolling boil of controversy, the company is set to release an R-rated movie in the form of Deadpool 3 from Marvel Studios. While that might not sound like a massive deal on paper, it will be the first purposefully R-rated feature film to be released by the studio and incorporated into the MCU.

Is Disney Plus banned in China?

Unfortunately, Disney Plus isn't available in all countries. Disney+ is available in the U.S., Canada, UK, New Zealand, Belgium and several other countries. However, if you're in Malaysia, Philippines, China, Thailand or other geo-restricted locations, you won't be able to access Disney Plus.

Why can't I watch Netflix in China?

Why is Netflix not available in China? Netflix is not available in China because the platform can't comply with the strict geo-restrictions and online censorship laws.

Why can't i watch Disney Plus in Egypt?

International users will not be able to use their accounts in the Middle East or Africa as the service shows as unavailable if you are logged in to a non Middle Eastern/African account. If you are logged in to a Middle Eastern/African account you cannot use the service outside the region either according to their FAQs.

Why is Aladdin not Chinese?

Aladdin is arabic novel date to the Middle Ages, And it was joined to a thousand and one nights during Middle Ages by arab writers (not by french Translator and his french version), Some old manuscripts make the place of the story in China and india. Disney makes it in India or North Africa.

Why is Moana not kid friendly?

In addition to the violent scenes mentioned above, Moana has some scenes that could scare or disturb children under five years. For example: Because Maui stole the heart of the islands, the islands begin to die. They turn black and start to crumble.

Why was Aladdin 4 cancelled?

Robin Williams Denied His Voice To Be Used For 25 Years

Whether Disney was actually planning Aladdin 4 before the untimely death of Robin Willaims or not, Willaims made it clear in his will that he didn't want his voice clips from the original Aladdin to be used in any media for the next 25 years after his death.

Why was Dumbo removed from Disney?

Under the service's Stories Matter section, Disney explained its decision of removing the content. 'Dumbo,' made in 1941, features a group of crows who "pay homage to racist minstrel shows, where white performers with blackened faces and tattered clothing imitated and ridiculed enslaved Africans."

Why has Peter Pan been banned?

According to Disney's “Stories Matter” webpage: The film portrays Native people in a stereotypical manner that reflects neither the diversity of Native peoples nor their authentic cultural traditions. It shows them speaking in an unintelligible language and repeatedly refers to them as “redskins,” an offensive term.

Why did Disney cancel Dumbo?

Disney+ has restricted access to some of its older titles for children, citing negative stereotypes in such films as Dumbo and Peter Pan.

What apps has China banned?

Productivity and enterprise apps such as Slack, G Suite, Gmail, Dropbox, Hootsuite, and Microsoft OneDrive are all banned for their potential to share files and documents that contradict the Chinese government's policies. Quora and Wikipedia are both blocked in China.

Is Netflix illegal in China?

Do people in China watch Netflix? Netflix is not available in China because the platform can't comply with the strict geo-restrictions and online censorship laws.

Which movie is banned in China?

Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Eternals, Thor: Love and Thunder, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness were all barred from Chinese cinemas, with no official reason given. It has been speculated that the blanket ban on Marvel movies was part of an escalating trade war with the US.

What is the darkest Disney movie?

Arguably the darkest film in the entire Disney animated canon is the 1996 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The movie opens with Frollo killing Quasimodo's mother and attempting to kill an infant Quasimodo before he's forced to stop. He attempts to atone for the sin of murdering Quasimodo's mother by taking the boy in.