Disney Deletes ‘Toy Story 2’ ‘Casting Couch’ Blooper After MeToo Movement
The scene features character Stinky Pete the Prospector leering over two Barbie dolls and suggesting he can get them a part in a movie, a ‘casting couch’-type move that has been widely condemned in recent years.
The character strokes the hands of the dolls and ogles their bodies, actions Disney clearly felt in hindsight was inappropriate given the Me Too movement, Weinstein scandal and their own challenges. Pixar Animation co-founder and Disney animation chief John Lasseter left the studio last year after allegations of misconduct.
The scene deletion, which reportedly affects both Blur-Ray and download versions, was picked up by online forums last month and was first reported by film site Rereleasenews. Disney recently re-released the entireToy Story 4
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