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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was Disney's first fully animated feature film all the way

back in 1937. Now it's getting a high-tech reimagining complete with new songs,

seven CGI-Rendered dwarfs, and live-action leads. Rachel Zegler stars as Snow White,

while Gal Gadot plays the Evil Queen with a magic mirror and terrible intentions.

I'm Stephen Thompson. Joining me today on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour is my co-host, Aisha Harris. Hey, Aisha.

Hello, Stephen.

Also with us is co-host of Slate's ICYMI podcast and former Pop Culture Happy Hour producer Candace Lim. Hey, Candice.

Hello.

And rounding out the panel is entertainment journalist and contributor, Sharr Jossel. Welcome back, Shar.

Hi, Stephen.

It is a pleasure to have you all here. So for those who've somehow missed the boat on Snow White

until now, it's the story of a virtuous princess whose life is upended when her mother dies and her

father, the king, marries a wicked stepmother. Soon enough, jealousy compels the evil queen to order a hit on Snow White,

who flees and finds assistance from seven comical dwarfs.

You've got your magic mirror, you've got your high-ho,

you've got your flopsy-haired Disney rogue,

who may just double as a love interest for our princess,

who may just be the fairest of them all.

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