Sky Cinema puts content labels on classic movies including Aladdin and Dumbo
Sky Cinema has put content labels on classic movies to flag any issues of outdated views which may cause offence to the viewer.
The labels have appeared on the likes of the original animated versions of Aladdin and Dumbo, as well as sci-fi sequel Aliens, Gone with the Wind and cult sci-fi Flash Gordon. They also appear on the movies' listings on NOW TV.
They read: "This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today."
"Sky is committed to supporting anti-racism and improving diversity and inclusion both on and off screen," a Sky spokesperson told Digital Spy.
"We constantly review all content on Sky's owned channels and will take action where necessary including adding additional information for our customers to allow them to make an informed decision when deciding what films and TV shows to watch."
Sky's move follows HBO Max temporarily removing Gone with the Wind due to racist depictions in the Oscar-winning movie.
The new streaming service plans to add a discussion of its historical context and a denouncement of its racial depictions when the movie returns to HBO Max, but it's not yet clear when that will be.
"These racist depictions were wrong then and are wrong today, and we felt that to keep this title up without an explanation and a denouncement of those depictions would be irresponsible," a spokesperson said.
Earlier this month, Sky announced a series of commitments to tackle racial injustice, pledging to invest £10 million per year across its market for each of the next three years.
Its work – which will be overseen, implemented and measured by new diversity action and advisory groups – aims to improve Black and minority ethnic representation at all levels and make a difference in communities impacted by racism.
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