The live-action version of the 1937 animated classic has been the focus of controversy, as the film’s Saturday premiere will not include journalists on the red carpet.

"Snow White" is finally making its way to big screens worldwide next week, and no matter where it ends up being ranked among Disney's live-action remakes, it's certainly had the roughest road to release.

The live-action version of the classic fairy-tale animation sounded like a surefire hit. But even before it's reached cinemas, the response to it has been loud and often hostile.