A 20-year-old outtake from “Toy Story 2” has reportedly been deleted ahead of the release of “Toy Story 4.”
The scene originally appeared as a blooper in the 1999 film but has since been removed, according to a report published Wednesday by the Los Angeles Times. The removal of the scene was first spotted in online forums after Disney re-released the “Toy Story” trilogy on multiple formats ahead of the premiere of “Toy Story 4.”
The blooper-style clip in the Pixar animation shows Woody interrupting Prospector Stinky Pete talking with two twin Barbie dolls. In the clip, Stinky Pete is suggestively talking to the two Barbies and appears to be about to offer them roles in “Toy Story 3” before he is cut off. (RELATED: Pixar Exec Takes Leave Of Absence After Admitting ‘Missteps’)
The moment in the clip between the barbies and Stinky Pete mirrors real life moments between Hollywood actresses and directors that originally sparked the #MeToo Movement.
In light of the #MeToo movement, Disney has deleted the ‘Casting Couch’ scene from ‘Toy Story 2’ where Stinky Pete hints he’d get two Barbies a bigger role in ‘Toy Story 3’ in return for sexual favors before he’s caught on camera pic.twitter.com/FLbjOcTUuK
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The deletion of the scene is Disney’s latest move in its effort to respond to criticism over stereotypical or hurtful content. Disney’s course-correcting includes changes made to the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride, and changes to some of its films including “Beauty And The Beast,” “Moana” and “Aladdin.”