Dam breach in Myanmar has caused floods in the border areas of northern Thailand. Heavy rainfall from tropical depression Mulan triggered the floods in several border towns.

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After ‘Luke Cage’ famed actor Mike Jolter joined the star cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming thriller, ‘The Plane’—in which Gerard Butler and Victoria’s secret model Kelly gale play important roles—it has now been confirmed that Yoson An is the latest addition to the already stellar star cast.

 
An is famous for Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’.

 
Directed by Jean-François Richet, ‘The Plane’ stars Butler as Brodie Torrance, who, after successfully landing his storm-damaged aircraft in hostile territory, finds himself threatened by militant pirates who want to take the plane and its passengers hostage.

 
On the other hand, Colter will essay the role of Louis Gaspare: a calm, ex-military man being extradited to Canada on charges of homicide when the plane crash lands on a dangerous remote island.

 
An will play the role of Dele—the first officer on that ill-fated flight.&nbsp;

 
‘The Plane’ production work is underway in Puerto Rico at the moment.

After ‘Luke Cage’ famed actor Mike Jolter joined the star cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming thriller, ‘The Plane’—in which Gerard Butler and Victoria’s secret model Kelly gale play important roles—it has now been confirmed that Yoson An is the latest addition to the already stellar star cast.

After ‘Luke Cage’ famed actor Mike Jolter joined the star cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming thriller, ‘The Plane’—in which Gerard Butler and Victoria’s secret model Kelly gale play important roles—it has now been confirmed that Yoson An is the latest addition to the already stellar star cast. An is famous for Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’. Directed by Jean-François Richet, ‘The Plane’ stars Butler as Brodie Torrance, who, after successfully landing his storm-damaged aircraft in hostile territory, finds himself threatened by militant pirates who want to take the plane and its passengers hostage. On the other hand, Colter will essay the role of Louis Gaspare: a calm, ex-military man being extradited to Canada on charges of homicide when the plane crash lands on a dangerous remote island. An will play the role of Dele—the first officer on that ill-fated flight. ‘The Plane’ production work is underway in Puerto Rico at the moment.

Yoson An, of Disney’s ‘Mulan’, joins Gerard Butler on ‘The Plane’

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People's Choice Awards 2020&nbsp;saw&nbsp;artists across music, movies, TV and pop culture getting recognised on the basis of&nbsp;votes&nbsp;by the people.&nbsp;Fans cast over one billion votes this year to make their stars the best of 2020.

Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga had the maximum number of nominations, 7 each. Other notable names who were nominated this year included music stars like Meghan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande, Cardi B and The Weeknd, TV stars like Cole Sprouse, Ellen Pompeo, Dan Levy and Issa Rae and movie stars like Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Tiffany Haddish and Noah Centineo. 
 
Before the show aired, E! already named three of the night's top honorees. Jennifer Lopez took home the Icon Award while Tyler Perry received the People's Champion Award and Tracee Elliss Ross accepted the Fashion Icon Award. 
 
The show aired live on Sunday from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. It featured performances from Justin Bieber and Chloe x Halle, as well as a lineup of celebrity presenters including Addison Rae, Alison Brie, Armie Hammer, Jameela Jamil, Machine Gun Kelly, Tiffany Haddish and more. Demi Lovato hosted the annual awards ceremony.

Here's the complete list of People's Choice Awards 2020 winners:

People's Champion Award&nbsp;

Tyler Perry

Fashion Icon Award

Tracee Ellis Ross

People's Icon of 2019

Jennifer Lopez

The Movie of 2020

Bad Boys for Life

The Comedy Movie of 2020

The Kissing Booth 2 
 
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The Action Movie of 2020

Mulan

The Drama Movie of 2020

Hamilton

The Family Movie of 2020

Onward

The Male Movie Star of 2020

Will Smith, Bad Boys for Life

The Female Movie Star of 2020

Tiffany Haddish, Like A Boss 
 
The Drama Movie Star of 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton 
 
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The Comedy Movie Star of 2020

Joey King, The Kissing Booth 2

The Action Movie Star of 2020

Chris Hemsworth, Extraction 
 
The Show of 2020 
Grey's Anatomy 
 
The Drama Show of 2020

Riverdale 
 
The Comedy Show of 2020

Never Have I Ever

 
The Reality Show of 2020

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

 
The Competition Show of 2020

The Voice

The Male TV Star of 2020

Cole Sprouse, Riverdale

 
The Female TV Star of 2020

Ellen Pompeo, Grey's Anatomy

 
The Drama TV Star of 2020

Mandy Moore, This Is Us

 
The Comedy TV Star of 2020

Sofía Vergara, Modern Family

 
The Daytime Talk Show of 2020

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

 
The Nighttime Talk Show of 2020

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Competition Contestant of 2020 
 
Gigi Goode, RuPaul's Drag Race

 
The Reality Star of 2020

Khloé Kardashian, Keeping Up with the Kardashians 
 
The Bingeworthy Show of 2020

Outer Banks

 
The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show of 2020

Wynonna Earp

 
The Male Artist of 2020

Justin Bieber

 
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The Female Artist of 2020 
 
Ariana Grande

 
The Group of 2020 
 
BTS

The Song of 2020

'Dynamite',&nbsp;BTS

The Album of 2020

Map of the Soul: 7, BTS

The Country Artist of 2020 
 
Blake Shelton 
 
The Latin Artist of 2020

Becky G

The New Artist of 2020

Doja Cat

The Music Video of 2020

'Dynamite',&nbsp;BTS

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The Collaboration of 2020

'WAP,'&nbsp;Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion

The Soundtrack Song of 2020

'Only The Young', Taylor Swift, Featured in Miss Americana 
 
The Social Star of 2020

Emma Chamberlain

The Beauty Influencer of 2020

James Charles 
 
The Social Celebrity of 2020 
 
Ariana Grande

The Animal Star of 2020 
 
Doug The Pug 
 
The Comedy Act of 2020

Leslie Jones: Time Machine

The Style Star of 2020

Zendaya

The Game Changer Of 2020

Lebron James 
 
The Pop Podcast of 2020 
 
Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-taylor-swift-to-billy-porters-stylish-hat-10-breathtaking-looks-from-ama-2019-red-carpet-264409">Also see: From Taylor Swift to Billy Porter, 10 breathtaking looks from AMA 2019 red carpet</a> 
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People's Choice Awards 2020 saw artists across music, movies, TV and pop culture getting recognised on the basis of votes by the people. Fans cast over one billion votes this year to make their stars the best of 2020.

People's Choice Awards 2020 saw artists across music, movies, TV and pop culture getting recognised on the basis of votes by the people. Fans cast over one billion votes this year to make their stars the best of 2020. Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga had the maximum number of nominations, 7 each. Other notable names who were nominated this year included music stars like Meghan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande, Cardi B and The Weeknd, TV stars like Cole Sprouse, Ellen Pompeo, Dan Levy and Issa Rae and movie stars like Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Tiffany Haddish and Noah Centineo. Before the show aired, E! already named three of the night's top honorees. Jennifer Lopez took home the Icon Award while Tyler Perry received the People's Champion Award and Tracee Elliss Ross accepted the Fashion Icon Award. The show aired live on Sunday from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. It featured performances from Justin Bieber and Chloe x Halle, as well as a lineup of celebrity presenters including Addison Rae, Alison Brie, Armie Hammer, Jameela Jamil, Machine Gun Kelly, Tiffany Haddish and more. Demi Lovato hosted the annual awards ceremony. Here's the complete list of People's Choice Awards 2020 winners: People's Champion Award Tyler Perry Fashion Icon Award Tracee Ellis Ross People's Icon of 2019 Jennifer Lopez The Movie of 2020 Bad Boys for Life The Comedy Movie of 2020 The Kissing Booth 2 The Action Movie of 2020 Mulan The Drama Movie of 2020 Hamilton The Family Movie of 2020 Onward The Male Movie Star of 2020 Will Smith, Bad Boys for Life The Female Movie Star of 2020 Tiffany Haddish, Like A Boss The Drama Movie Star of 2020 Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton The Comedy Movie Star of 2020 Joey King, The Kissing Booth 2 The Action Movie Star of 2020 Chris Hemsworth, Extraction The Show of 2020 Grey's Anatomy The Drama Show of 2020 Riverdale The Comedy Show of 2020 Never Have I Ever The Reality Show of 2020 Keeping Up with the Kardashians The Competition Show of 2020 The Voice The Male TV Star of 2020 Cole Sprouse, Riverdale The Female TV Star of 2020 Ellen Pompeo, Grey's Anatomy The Drama TV Star of 2020 Mandy Moore, This Is Us The Comedy TV Star of 2020 Sofía Vergara, Modern Family The Daytime Talk Show of 2020 The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Nighttime Talk Show of 2020 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The Competition Contestant of 2020 Gigi Goode, RuPaul's Drag Race The Reality Star of 2020 Khloé Kardashian, Keeping Up with the Kardashians The Bingeworthy Show of 2020 Outer Banks The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show of 2020 Wynonna Earp The Male Artist of 2020 Justin Bieber The Female Artist of 2020 Ariana Grande The Group of 2020 BTS The Song of 2020 'Dynamite', BTS The Album of 2020 Map of the Soul: 7, BTS The Country Artist of 2020 Blake Shelton The Latin Artist of 2020 Becky G The New Artist of 2020 Doja Cat The Music Video of 2020 'Dynamite', BTS The Collaboration of 2020 'WAP,' Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion The Soundtrack Song of 2020 'Only The Young', Taylor Swift, Featured in Miss Americana The Social Star of 2020 Emma Chamberlain The Beauty Influencer of 2020 James Charles The Social Celebrity of 2020 Ariana Grande The Animal Star of 2020 Doug The Pug The Comedy Act of 2020 Leslie Jones: Time Machine The Style Star of 2020 Zendaya The Game Changer Of 2020 Lebron James The Pop Podcast of 2020 Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain Also see: From Taylor Swift to Billy Porter, 10 breathtaking looks from AMA 2019 red carpet

People's Choice Awards 2020: Jennifer Lopez to Hamilton - checkout the full list of winners

There has been a lot of reportage around Disney’s latest flick ‘Mulan’ and not everything written about it was in favour of the film that tells the story of a brave girl Mulan from China who takes upon a tough task for an important reason.&nbsp;

The film has been riddled with controversies ever since it released. Most importantly for filming near internment camps in China where Uighur Muslims and other Muslim minorities have been kept allegedly by force. The film that was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disneys-mulan-sparks-backlash-over-xinjiang-hong-kong-326101">filmed in the Xinjiang province</a> was criticised heavily for whitewashing the issue and continuing filming in a troubled area. Disney has responded to the criticism.&nbsp;

Disney's president of film production, Sean Bailey, defended the decision to film in that area, saying that those scenes "comprised 78 seconds" of the final film. Bailey's statement came as a response to a letter of critique from Iain Duncan Smith, a member of the UK Parliament.&nbsp;

They have also argued that they filmed it there to make ‘Mulan’ more authentic.&nbsp;

Watch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-china-has-launched-a-campaign-to-suppress-minorities-330312">Gravitas: China has launched a campaign to suppress minorities</a>

The live-adaptation of the 1998 classic is currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar and has also been released in several parts of the world in theatres. It has, however, particularly in China, received a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-disneys-mulan-opens-weak-in-china-with-232-million-at-box-offices-327331">lukewarm response.</a>&nbsp;In&nbsp;mainland China,&nbsp;authorities had told major media outlets not to cover the film's release in the wake of the uproar.

There has been a lot of reportage around Disney’s latest flick ‘Mulan’ and not everything written about it was in favour of the film that tells the story of a brave girl Mulan from China who takes upon a tough task for an important reason.

There has been a lot of reportage around Disney’s latest flick ‘Mulan’ and not everything written about it was in favour of the film that tells the story of a brave girl Mulan from China who takes upon a tough task for an important reason. The film has been riddled with controversies ever since it released. Most importantly for filming near internment camps in China where Uighur Muslims and other Muslim minorities have been kept allegedly by force. The film that was filmed in the Xinjiang province was criticised heavily for whitewashing the issue and continuing filming in a troubled area. Disney has responded to the criticism. Disney's president of film production, Sean Bailey, defended the decision to film in that area, saying that those scenes "comprised 78 seconds" of the final film. Bailey's statement came as a response to a letter of critique from Iain Duncan Smith, a member of the UK Parliament. They have also argued that they filmed it there to make ‘Mulan’ more authentic. Watch Gravitas: China has launched a campaign to suppress minorities The live-adaptation of the 1998 classic is currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar and has also been released in several parts of the world in theatres. It has, however, particularly in China, received a lukewarm response. In mainland China, authorities had told major media outlets not to cover the film's release in the wake of the uproar.

Disney responds to 'Mulan' controversy of filming in Xinjiang province

Disney’s new film ‘Mulan’ is ready to come to India amid calls for boycott of the film. After a&nbsp;lacklustre reception in Hong Kong, where pro-democracy activists have been leading calls to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disneys-mulan-sparks-backlash-over-xinjiang-hong-kong-326101">boycott the movie</a> and&nbsp;Chinese authorities having asked&nbsp;major media outlets not to cover the film's release in the wake of the uproar -- it's ready to release in India.&nbsp;

Premiering on Disney+Hotstar in India, the live-adaptation of Mulan will release on December 4.&nbsp;

It reimagines the tale of China’s legendary warrior that comes to life by director Niki Caro. The film will tell the story of a fearless young woman who risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known.

‘Mulan’ will be available to all existing subscribers at no extra cost in English on Disney+ Hotstar Premium. It will also be available in Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. 
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Mulan features a celebrated international cast Yifei Liu (Mulan), Donnie Yen (Commander Tung); Tzi Ma (Zhou), Jason Scott Lee (Böri Khan), Yoson An (Honghui), Ron Yuan (Sergeant Qiang) with Gong Li (Xianniang) and Jet Li (Emperor).

As for the worldwide controversry, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disneys-mulan-gets-cold-reception-in-boycott-leading-hong-kong-328111">criticism </a>has focused on the movie being partly filmed in Xinjiang, where China`s clamp-down on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticised by some governments and rights groups. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the star of the movie, mainland Chinese-born actress Liu Yifei, has angered democracy supporters after showing support for Hong Kong police in a social media post last year.

Disney’s new film ‘Mulan’ is ready to come to India amid calls for boycott of the film. After a lacklustre reception in Hong Kong, where pro-democracy activists have been leading calls to boycott the movie and Chinese authorities having asked major media outlets not to cover the film's release in the wake of the uproar -- it's ready to release in India.

Disney’s new film ‘Mulan’ is ready to come to India amid calls for boycott of the film. After a lacklustre reception in Hong Kong, where pro-democracy activists have been leading calls to boycott the movie and Chinese authorities having asked major media outlets not to cover the film's release in the wake of the uproar -- it's ready to release in India. Premiering on Disney+Hotstar in India, the live-adaptation of Mulan will release on December 4. It reimagines the tale of China’s legendary warrior that comes to life by director Niki Caro. The film will tell the story of a fearless young woman who risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. ‘Mulan’ will be available to all existing subscribers at no extra cost in English on Disney+ Hotstar Premium. It will also be available in Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Mulan features a celebrated international cast Yifei Liu (Mulan), Donnie Yen (Commander Tung); Tzi Ma (Zhou), Jason Scott Lee (Böri Khan), Yoson An (Honghui), Ron Yuan (Sergeant Qiang) with Gong Li (Xianniang) and Jet Li (Emperor). As for the worldwide controversry, the criticism has focused on the movie being partly filmed in Xinjiang, where China`s clamp-down on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticised by some governments and rights groups. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the star of the movie, mainland Chinese-born actress Liu Yifei, has angered democracy supporters after showing support for Hong Kong police in a social media post last year.

Post boycott calls for 'Mulan', Disney film to premiere in India on this date

Walt Disney Co's live-action remake of "Mulan" opened on Thursday (September 17) to a lacklustre reception in Hong Kong, where pro-democracy activists have been leading calls to boycott the movie.

Disney's 'Mulan' gets cold reception in boycott-leading Hong Kong

Walt Disney Co`s live-action remake of "Mulan" opened on Thursday to a lacklustre reception in Hong Kong, where pro-democracy activists have been leading calls to boycott the movie. 
 
Based on a Chinese folk story, the film has provoked a backlash in the Chinese-ruled city and elsewhere over its star`s comments of support for Hong Kong police during protests last year and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hollywood/news-disneys-mulan-opens-weak-in-china-with-232-million-at-box-offices-327331" hreflang="en">Disney's 'Mulan' opens weak in China with $23.2 million at box offices</a> 
 
"I will not watch Mulan because of its cast and filming location," said 24-year-old clerk Cherry Lee as she passed by the Mong Kok Broadway Theatre screening the film. Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and internet users in Taiwan and Thailand have been among those promoting hashtags "#BoycottMulan" and "#BanMulan" on Twitter, following this month`s launch of the film on Disney`s streaming platform.

Most Hong Kong cinemas had their first showing of Mulan on Thursday morning. At Mong Kok Broadway Theatre, in a popular protest area, Mulan sold one third of the tickets at its debut according to frontdesk staff, around 20% fewer than local movie "i`m livin` it" by Hing Fan Wong, which debuted at the same time. 
 
"I’ve known the story of Mulan since I was little," said retiree Chan, as he entered the cinema. He declined to give his first name to avoid getting involved in the controversy. At Festival Grand Cinema in another district, Christopher Nolan`s `Tenet`, which debuted in Hong Kong on Sept. 20, sold more tickets on Thursday morning than 'Mulan', staff said.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/china-bars-media-coverage-of-disneys-mulan-after-xinjiang-backlash-sources-326579" hreflang="en">China bars media coverage of Disney's 'Mulan' after Xinjiang backlash: Sources</a> 
 
Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 'Mulan' also had a cold reception in mainland China, where Chinese authorities had told major media outlets not to cover the film's release in the wake of the uproar. 
 
Internationally, the criticism has focused on the movie being partly filmed in Xinjiang, where China`s clamp-down on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticised by some governments and rights groups. 
In Hong Kong, the star of the movie, mainland Chinese-born actress Liu Yifei, has angered democracy supporters after showing support for Hong Kong police in a social media post last year.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/disney-very-pleased-with-mulan-debut-ahead-of-china-opening-326414" hreflang="en">Disney 'very pleased' with 'Mulan' debut ahead of China opening</a> 
 
Retiree Kwok, 65, who declined to give his first name, said he liked the movie because it represented values such as "safeguarding the country and helping families" at a time when China was being "suppressed by the United States.''

"Lui Yifei represents Mulan well, she is very brave and willing to fight against evil," Kwok said.

Walt Disney Co`s live-action remake of "Mulan" opened on Thursday to a lacklustre reception in Hong Kong, where pro-democracy activists have been leading calls to boycott the movie.

Walt Disney Co`s live-action remake of "Mulan" opened on Thursday to a lacklustre reception in Hong Kong, where pro-democracy activists have been leading calls to boycott the movie. Based on a Chinese folk story, the film has provoked a backlash in the Chinese-ruled city and elsewhere over its star`s comments of support for Hong Kong police during protests last year and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region. Also read: Disney's 'Mulan' opens weak in China with $23.2 million at box offices "I will not watch Mulan because of its cast and filming location," said 24-year-old clerk Cherry Lee as she passed by the Mong Kok Broadway Theatre screening the film. Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and internet users in Taiwan and Thailand have been among those promoting hashtags "#BoycottMulan" and "#BanMulan" on Twitter, following this month`s launch of the film on Disney`s streaming platform. Most Hong Kong cinemas had their first showing of Mulan on Thursday morning. At Mong Kok Broadway Theatre, in a popular protest area, Mulan sold one third of the tickets at its debut according to frontdesk staff, around 20% fewer than local movie "i`m livin` it" by Hing Fan Wong, which debuted at the same time. "I’ve known the story of Mulan since I was little," said retiree Chan, as he entered the cinema. He declined to give his first name to avoid getting involved in the controversy. At Festival Grand Cinema in another district, Christopher Nolan`s `Tenet`, which debuted in Hong Kong on Sept. 20, sold more tickets on Thursday morning than 'Mulan', staff said. Also read: China bars media coverage of Disney's 'Mulan' after Xinjiang backlash: Sources Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 'Mulan' also had a cold reception in mainland China, where Chinese authorities had told major media outlets not to cover the film's release in the wake of the uproar. Internationally, the criticism has focused on the movie being partly filmed in Xinjiang, where China`s clamp-down on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticised by some governments and rights groups. In Hong Kong, the star of the movie, mainland Chinese-born actress Liu Yifei, has angered democracy supporters after showing support for Hong Kong police in a social media post last year. Also read: Disney 'very pleased' with 'Mulan' debut ahead of China opening Retiree Kwok, 65, who declined to give his first name, said he liked the movie because it represented values such as "safeguarding the country and helping families" at a time when China was being "suppressed by the United States.'' "Lui Yifei represents Mulan well, she is very brave and willing to fight against evil," Kwok said.

Walt Disney Co`s live-action remake of 'Mulan' pulled in $23.2 million over the weekend at box offices in China, a slow start for the big-budget epic about a Chinese folk hero in its most important theatrical market. 
 
The debut for 'Mulan' fell short of director Christopher Nolan`s 'Tenet,' which grossed $29.8 million in China a week earlier. Unlike 'Tenet,'&nbsp; 'Mulan' was tailored to draw big audiences in the country. 
 
But 'Mulan,' which cost $200 million to produce, was hit by political controversy and received mixed reviews in China. It had been set to debut in March until it was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, which has limited moviegoing worldwide. 
 
"That`s a disappointing debut," said Jeff Bock, senior media analyst at Exhibitor Relations Co. "Disney made this film for Chinese audiences and they saw it pretty much fall flat." 
 
'Mulan' provoked a backlash on overseas social media, and calls for a boycott, over its star’s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region, where China’s clamp-down on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticized by some governments and rights groups. 
 
Chinese authorities told major media outlets not to cover the film`s release in the wake of the uproar, four people familiar with matter told Reuters. 
 
Total worldwide box office receipts for "Mulan" reached $37.6 million through Sunday for the seven territories where the film is playing.

Disney is trying to turn a profit on 'Mulan' through an unusual release strategy because the pandemic has left many theaters shuttered. 
 
The company made 'Mulan' available for online viewing in the United States and other countries where the Disney+ streaming service is available. 
 
In China and other countries where Disney+ does not operate, Disney is releasing 'Mulan' in cinemas. Disney has not provided sales figures from streaming.

Walt Disney Co`s live-action remake of 'Mulan' pulled in $23.2 million over the weekend at box offices in China, a slow start for the big-budget epic about a Chinese folk hero in its most important theatrical market.

Walt Disney Co`s live-action remake of 'Mulan' pulled in $23.2 million over the weekend at box offices in China, a slow start for the big-budget epic about a Chinese folk hero in its most important theatrical market. The debut for 'Mulan' fell short of director Christopher Nolan`s 'Tenet,' which grossed $29.8 million in China a week earlier. Unlike 'Tenet,' 'Mulan' was tailored to draw big audiences in the country. But 'Mulan,' which cost $200 million to produce, was hit by political controversy and received mixed reviews in China. It had been set to debut in March until it was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, which has limited moviegoing worldwide. "That`s a disappointing debut," said Jeff Bock, senior media analyst at Exhibitor Relations Co. "Disney made this film for Chinese audiences and they saw it pretty much fall flat." 'Mulan' provoked a backlash on overseas social media, and calls for a boycott, over its star’s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region, where China’s clamp-down on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticized by some governments and rights groups. Chinese authorities told major media outlets not to cover the film`s release in the wake of the uproar, four people familiar with matter told Reuters. Total worldwide box office receipts for "Mulan" reached $37.6 million through Sunday for the seven territories where the film is playing. Disney is trying to turn a profit on 'Mulan' through an unusual release strategy because the pandemic has left many theaters shuttered. The company made 'Mulan' available for online viewing in the United States and other countries where the Disney+ streaming service is available. In China and other countries where Disney+ does not operate, Disney is releasing 'Mulan' in cinemas. Disney has not provided sales figures from streaming.

Disney's 'Mulan' opens weak in China with $23.2 million at box offices

Walt Disney Co`s live-action war epic 'Mulan'&nbsp;opened to a lukewarm reception in China on Friday as it battled with mixed reviews, COVID-19 curbs on cinemas and a government ban on major media coverage amid international calls for a boycott. 
 
The film, based on a Chinese folk story, had taken in 46 million yuan ($6.73 million) at the box office by 8 p.m. local time (1200 GMT), according to online ticketing platform Maoyan - a slow start compared with other blockbusters. 
 
'Mulan'&nbsp;has provoked a backlash on overseas social media over its star`s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region, where China`s clamp-down on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticised by some governments and rights groups. 
 
Chinese authorities told major media outlets not to cover the film`s release in the wake of the uproar, four people familiar with matter told Reuters, further weighing on its chances of success. 
 
Starring big-name Chinese-born actors - Jet Li, Gong Li, Donnie Yen and Liu Yifei - 'Mulan'&nbsp;was tailored to appeal to audiences in China, the world`s second-largest movie market. 
 
But there was no major media build-up and no star-studded premier or red carpet launch. 
Online reviewers in China seemed more concerned about the plot than the politics. 
 
The film, which has already been released on Disney’s streaming service in many markets, was rated 4.7 out of 10 on China`s popular social media site Douban. 
 
Some posters pointed out historical inaccuracies, including the use of buildings that only appeared hundreds of years after the film`s setting. The movie`s "pre-sales started too late, and it got quite some extreme reviews before the premiere," said Liu Zhenfei, an analyst with Maoyan. 
 
"On top of the fact that it is impacted by piracy issues, because the storyline is Chinese, it faces higher expectations when shown in China," he said. The ticketing company predicted Mulan would likely take in less than 300 million yuan in ticket receipts during its entire run in China. 
 
By comparison, 'The Eight Hundred'.&nbsp;a patriotic movie about China`s fight against Imperial Japanese during World War Two, earned 141.3 million yuan on its first full day in August. People coming out of the first screenings of 'Mulan' said the politics had not put them off. 
 
"We should not make art political," said Shanghai cinema-goer Gao Wenxing, 23."As a Chinese person, I&nbsp; don`t think there is anything wrong with Liu Yifei`s action," she added, referring to the actress who plays the Mulan and angered many with her support for police in Hong Kong at a time when the city was embroiled in unrest. 
 
When asked in the past about the reaction to the film`s Xinjiang shooting, China`s foreign ministry has reiterated Beijing`s denial of the existence of re-education camps in the region, calling facilities there vocational and educational institutions and accusing anti-China forces of smearing its Xinjiang policy.

Walt Disney Co`s live-action war epic 'Mulan' opened to a lukewarm reception in China on Friday as it battled with mixed reviews, COVID-19 curbs on cinemas and a government ban on major media coverage amid international calls for a boycott.

Walt Disney Co`s live-action war epic 'Mulan' opened to a lukewarm reception in China on Friday as it battled with mixed reviews, COVID-19 curbs on cinemas and a government ban on major media coverage amid international calls for a boycott. The film, based on a Chinese folk story, had taken in 46 million yuan ($6.73 million) at the box office by 8 p.m. local time (1200 GMT), according to online ticketing platform Maoyan - a slow start compared with other blockbusters. 'Mulan' has provoked a backlash on overseas social media over its star`s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region, where China`s clamp-down on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticised by some governments and rights groups. Chinese authorities told major media outlets not to cover the film`s release in the wake of the uproar, four people familiar with matter told Reuters, further weighing on its chances of success. Starring big-name Chinese-born actors - Jet Li, Gong Li, Donnie Yen and Liu Yifei - 'Mulan' was tailored to appeal to audiences in China, the world`s second-largest movie market. But there was no major media build-up and no star-studded premier or red carpet launch. Online reviewers in China seemed more concerned about the plot than the politics. The film, which has already been released on Disney’s streaming service in many markets, was rated 4.7 out of 10 on China`s popular social media site Douban. Some posters pointed out historical inaccuracies, including the use of buildings that only appeared hundreds of years after the film`s setting. The movie`s "pre-sales started too late, and it got quite some extreme reviews before the premiere," said Liu Zhenfei, an analyst with Maoyan. "On top of the fact that it is impacted by piracy issues, because the storyline is Chinese, it faces higher expectations when shown in China," he said. The ticketing company predicted Mulan would likely take in less than 300 million yuan in ticket receipts during its entire run in China. By comparison, 'The Eight Hundred'. a patriotic movie about China`s fight against Imperial Japanese during World War Two, earned 141.3 million yuan on its first full day in August. People coming out of the first screenings of 'Mulan' said the politics had not put them off. "We should not make art political," said Shanghai cinema-goer Gao Wenxing, 23."As a Chinese person, I don`t think there is anything wrong with Liu Yifei`s action," she added, referring to the actress who plays the Mulan and angered many with her support for police in Hong Kong at a time when the city was embroiled in unrest. When asked in the past about the reaction to the film`s Xinjiang shooting, China`s foreign ministry has reiterated Beijing`s denial of the existence of re-education camps in the region, calling facilities there vocational and educational institutions and accusing anti-China forces of smearing its Xinjiang policy.

Disney's 'Mulan' battles mixed reviews and media muzzle at Chinese launch

Walt Disney Co is “very pleased” with initial results of its unusual release strategy for live-action movie epic ‘Mulan’, Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy said at an investor conference on Wednesday.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, ‘Mulan’ was made available for purchase in the United States <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-Disneys-Mulan-to-stream-on-OTT-at-a-premium-cost-in-select-countries-amid-COVID-crisis-318424">on the Disney+ streaming platform</a> over the Labor Day weekend, and in movie theaters in a handful of other countries.

The film will <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-Confirmed-This-is-when-Disneys-Mulan-will-release-in-China-324711">debut in cinemas in China</a>, the world’s second largest movie market, on Friday.

“We are very pleased with what we saw” over the Labor Day weekend, said McCarthy, who spoke via online video to the Citi 2020 Global Technology Conference.

‘Mulan’, a $200 million remake of an animated Disney classic about a female warrior in China, was designed to appeal to audiences in the country. But the movie has run into controversy over its star’s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region, where China’s clampdown on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticized by some governments, including the United States, and human rights groups.

Disney had originally planned to release the film in theaters around the world in March but scrapped that plan when the novel coronavirus spread.

McCarthy said Disney ultimately decided to launch “Mulan” online in markets where Disney+ is available because many theaters remained closed and surveys showed most people were not ready to return to theaters during the pandemic.

“It was not an easy decision to make because there were so many factors at play here,” she said.

Samba TV, which tracks viewership on smart TVs, estimated that more than 1.1 million U.S. households paid $30 each to watch ‘Mulan’ on Disney+ between Friday and Monday. That would translate to $33.5 million in revenue from the film, plus additional earnings from anyone who became a new Disney+ monthly subscriber.

Samba TV said its estimates were calculated using data from smart TV owners who opted in to the Samba TV app and agreed to provide viewing information. Disney had no comment on the Samba TV figures.

Walt Disney Co is “very pleased” with initial results of its unusual release strategy for live-action movie epic ‘Mulan’, Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy said at an investor conference on Wednesday.

Walt Disney Co is “very pleased” with initial results of its unusual release strategy for live-action movie epic ‘Mulan’, Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy said at an investor conference on Wednesday. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, ‘Mulan’ was made available for purchase in the United States on the Disney+ streaming platform over the Labor Day weekend, and in movie theaters in a handful of other countries. The film will debut in cinemas in China, the world’s second largest movie market, on Friday. “We are very pleased with what we saw” over the Labor Day weekend, said McCarthy, who spoke via online video to the Citi 2020 Global Technology Conference. ‘Mulan’, a $200 million remake of an animated Disney classic about a female warrior in China, was designed to appeal to audiences in the country. But the movie has run into controversy over its star’s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region, where China’s clampdown on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticized by some governments, including the United States, and human rights groups. Disney had originally planned to release the film in theaters around the world in March but scrapped that plan when the novel coronavirus spread. McCarthy said Disney ultimately decided to launch “Mulan” online in markets where Disney+ is available because many theaters remained closed and surveys showed most people were not ready to return to theaters during the pandemic. “It was not an easy decision to make because there were so many factors at play here,” she said. Samba TV, which tracks viewership on smart TVs, estimated that more than 1.1 million U.S. households paid $30 each to watch ‘Mulan’ on Disney+ between Friday and Monday. That would translate to $33.5 million in revenue from the film, plus additional earnings from anyone who became a new Disney+ monthly subscriber. Samba TV said its estimates were calculated using data from smart TV owners who opted in to the Samba TV app and agreed to provide viewing information. Disney had no comment on the Samba TV figures.

Disney 'very pleased' with 'Mulan' debut ahead of China opening

Chinese authorities have told major media outlets not to cover Walt Disney Co`s release of 'Mulan', in an order issued after controversy erupted overseas over the film`s links with the Xinjiang region, four people familiar with matter told Reuters. 
 
Set to open in local theatres on Friday, Disney had high hopes for Mulan in China, but starving it of publicity in the country`s strictly censored media would be another blow to the $200 million production. 
 
Starring big-name Chinese-born actors - Jet Li, Gong Li, Donnie Yen and Liu Yifei - and based on a Chinese folk story, 'Mulan' was tailored to appeal to audiences in China, the world`s second-largest movie market. 
 
But mixed reviews online and capacity limits in theatres due to coronavirus prevention measures were likely to weigh on its box office performance, even before major media outlets received a notice telling them to refrain from covering the movie. 
 
Three sources told Reuters media outlets had received the notice, two of whom said it was sent by the Cyberspace Administration of China. A fourth source at a major Chinese newspaper said he received a text message with a similar order from a senior colleague. 
 
No reason was given in the notice, but the sources said they believed it was because of the overseas backlash over the film`s links to Xinjiang.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disneys-mulan-sparks-backlash-over-xinjiang-hong-kong-326101" hreflang="en">Disney's 'Mulan' sparks backlash over Xinjiang, Hong Kong</a> 
 
Neither the Cyberspace Administration or Disney immediately responded to requests for comment. 
Partly shot in Xinjiang, Mulan`s credits included thanks to the authorities there, which prompted calls overseas for a boycott of the movie. China`s clampdown on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang has been criticised by some governments, including the United States, and human rights groups. 
 
On Wednesday, the Global Times, a tabloid run by the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily, criticised the backlash against the movie in an editorial in its English edition, describing it as "another manifestation of the extreme ideologies regarding China among US public opinion." 
 
Disney had worked to ensure Mulan tested well with Chinese audiences, and the company`s chief financial officer told investors on Wednesday that it was "very pleased" with the initial results of its release elsewhere. 
The movie was released on Disney`s streaming service in many markets, rather than in cinemas, due to the COVID-19 outbreak.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disney-very-pleased-with-mulan-debut-ahead-of-china-opening-326414" hreflang="en">Disney 'very pleased' with 'Mulan' debut ahead of China opening</a> 
 
Mulan is likely to be shown on more than 40% of China`s screens on Friday, according to data from Maoyan, a Tencent-backed ticketing platform. Chinese theatres are currently limiting capacity, typically at 50 percent. 
 
The film had sold 9.78 million yuan ($1.43 million) worth of tickets as of Thursday afternoon, accounting for 55% of all ticket sales sold across China for Friday`s shows. One analyst, who declined to be named because he said the situation is sensitive, predicted the film would earn a dismal 150 million yuan at mainland box offices, given early audience reviews. 
 
The film, which many have already seen online, has received a 4.7 score out of 10 on popular social media site Douban, where users leave reviews of films, books and music.

Chinese authorities have told major media outlets not to cover Walt Disney Co`s release of 'Mulan', in an order issued after controversy erupted overseas over the film`s links with the Xinjiang region, four people familiar with matter told Reuters.

Chinese authorities have told major media outlets not to cover Walt Disney Co`s release of 'Mulan', in an order issued after controversy erupted overseas over the film`s links with the Xinjiang region, four people familiar with matter told Reuters. Set to open in local theatres on Friday, Disney had high hopes for Mulan in China, but starving it of publicity in the country`s strictly censored media would be another blow to the $200 million production. Starring big-name Chinese-born actors - Jet Li, Gong Li, Donnie Yen and Liu Yifei - and based on a Chinese folk story, 'Mulan' was tailored to appeal to audiences in China, the world`s second-largest movie market. But mixed reviews online and capacity limits in theatres due to coronavirus prevention measures were likely to weigh on its box office performance, even before major media outlets received a notice telling them to refrain from covering the movie. Three sources told Reuters media outlets had received the notice, two of whom said it was sent by the Cyberspace Administration of China. A fourth source at a major Chinese newspaper said he received a text message with a similar order from a senior colleague. No reason was given in the notice, but the sources said they believed it was because of the overseas backlash over the film`s links to Xinjiang. Disney's 'Mulan' sparks backlash over Xinjiang, Hong Kong Neither the Cyberspace Administration or Disney immediately responded to requests for comment. Partly shot in Xinjiang, Mulan`s credits included thanks to the authorities there, which prompted calls overseas for a boycott of the movie. China`s clampdown on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang has been criticised by some governments, including the United States, and human rights groups. On Wednesday, the Global Times, a tabloid run by the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily, criticised the backlash against the movie in an editorial in its English edition, describing it as "another manifestation of the extreme ideologies regarding China among US public opinion." Disney had worked to ensure Mulan tested well with Chinese audiences, and the company`s chief financial officer told investors on Wednesday that it was "very pleased" with the initial results of its release elsewhere. The movie was released on Disney`s streaming service in many markets, rather than in cinemas, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Disney 'very pleased' with 'Mulan' debut ahead of China opening Mulan is likely to be shown on more than 40% of China`s screens on Friday, according to data from Maoyan, a Tencent-backed ticketing platform. Chinese theatres are currently limiting capacity, typically at 50 percent. The film had sold 9.78 million yuan ($1.43 million) worth of tickets as of Thursday afternoon, accounting for 55% of all ticket sales sold across China for Friday`s shows. One analyst, who declined to be named because he said the situation is sensitive, predicted the film would earn a dismal 150 million yuan at mainland box offices, given early audience reviews. The film, which many have already seen online, has received a 4.7 score out of 10 on popular social media site Douban, where users leave reviews of films, books and music.

China bars media coverage of Disney's 'Mulan' after Xinjiang backlash: Sources

As a millennial, Disney has been a big part of my life growing up in the early 2000s. For any animation film junkie, the moment you ask their favourite animated film, 8 out of 10 times the answer is a Disney film. Does that mean no other studio has the fan-base that matches the supremacy of the studio giant? Maybe yes. However, there’s a studio far out in the east that has given Disney a run for its content since the 1980s. Studio Ghibli, established in 1985, is a prominent name in the Japanese Anime genre and is known for heart-warming films depicting the nuances of Japanese folklore and traditions. Though Buena Vista (Walt Disney Motion Pictures) holds the international distribution rights of Ghibli Studio films, the power of content is still in the hands of the latter with a serious ‘no cuts’ clause.

So what makes us talk about the Ghibli studios right now? Well, Disney has recently released the live-action version of one of its first South-Asian films, 'Mulan', and while we all love the 1998 animated version, the film, like much of its other Disney Renaissance counterparts, lacked the depth of the diversity. While the live-action film is yet to release in India, and efforts have been made in the times of inclusion, to make it as authentic to the culture it is representing, let’s take a step back and refocus our gaze to a studio which has been relentlessly producing authentic eastern stories, the kinds Disney can never make.

The ‘Spirited’ adventures

The essential soul of the Ghibli studios are it's magical creates, which unlike fairies, are rooted in the culture of the east. The spirits are the magical beings in the universe, derived from the ancient cultural belief of ‘everything is alive’. In ‘Princess Mononoke’, the main story revolves around the Forest Spirit. In Ghibli’s most successful film, ‘Spirited Away’, the entire magical journey takes place in the spirit land, the kinds we hear stories from our grandparents. In ‘Castle In The Air’, it’s again the magic of the stone that drives the entire storyline. The entire magic in the Ghibli Universe is rooted to the elements that make the Universe. They are not just writers’ figment of imagination, but imagination rooted into a culture’s history and beliefs. Now, Disney can make their Mushus, as a part of comic relief, but in Ghibli’s universe Mushu would be more than that - it’ll be an ancestral significance with not just magic but a guiding light to Mulan’s spirit.

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(A still from Princess Mononoke) </h5>

Magic in mundane

In ‘My Neighbour Totoro’, Mei and Satsuki’s mother is suffering from an illness, leaving the two young girls to support each other. It is during these dark times that they become friends with the magic within, and their surrounding, invoking the care of the great forest spirit. In ‘Kiki’s delivery Service’,&nbsp; a witch finds her calling in something as mundane as delivering goods to people. In ‘Whisper In The Heart’, the whole story revolves around a girl and her passion for writing a story and discovering her affection towards an ambitious boy. The emotions that are mostly addons, in grand and adventurous Disney films, become plot for an entire film in the Ghibli world. The care to nuances and emotions given to the characters in each and every film is commendable, making even the most mundane life magical without even a touch of pixie dust.

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(A still from My Neighbour Totoro) </h5>

Gut-wrenching other side

Not everything in this Universe is happy and cheerful. The Ghibli Universe doesn’t shy away from presenting harsh realities of characters. The best example is ‘Grave of Fireflies’, a film&nbsp; set during World War II and the effect it had on siblings, who become orphans and are left to fend for themselves. The innocence of Setsuka and the struggle of her older brother Seita, splits your heart into two and you are left wondering about these two characters for days to come. No Disney animation has been able to capture the girth of existence and the darkness of human apathy till now. Ghibli did it in 1988.

Not just PG-13 anime

Since the 2010s, notably since ‘The Princess and the Frog’, Disney has made a clear point in making films that are not just about magic. With films like ‘Up’, ‘Inside Out’, ‘Coco’, and even ‘Moana’, we’ve seen great diversity in the content, making it not just a fairytale meant for kids. However, it still has a long way to tread, to follow the footsteps of the Ghibli Universe. With films like, ‘Only Yesterday’, ‘From Up The Poppy Hill’ and ‘The Tale of Princess Kaguya’, Ghibli Universe has set a benchmark, too high to achieve. ‘The Tale of Princess Kaguya’, talks about spirituality , the essence of enlightenment and the price of that enlightenment. The story starts like any fairytale but takes a deeper turn when Kayuga reveals her actual motive of coming to Earth and giving up the land of enlightenment. This is a film you can’t watch with your seven-year-old, without the kid having some deeper questions. Similarly, ‘Only Yesterday’, is a series of a woman’s past experience, told in such a simplistic and true fashion, that even a 25-year-old, sitting in India could relate to them.

<h5><img alt="p" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ec26fa82-049f-42a9-93fc-21adc44e38be" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Ponyo.jpg" /> 
(A still from Ponyo)&nbsp; </h5>

Japan has always been ahead of the curve with its anime genre, with classics like 'Naruto' and 'The Death Note', the Manga series has enjoyed a niche and deep fan following. However, the takers of Ghibli Universe don't have to be niche, as they are as simplistic as Disney films, yet as deep as the Japanese storytelling. Rooted in culture, with mass appeal, the Ghibli Universe is everything that Disney lacks in terms of far-eastern representation and inclusiveness. If you’ve been a hardcore Disney buff, you need to give Studio Ghibli a chance and let yourself experience a world of animation that goes beyond the reach and understanding of the west.

&nbsp;Also, an additional tip, watch them in original Japanese audio with subtitles, there are a lot of gestures and tone that the English dubbed version misses out on, just like the authentic magic of the east.

As a millennial, Disney has been a big part of my life growing up in the early 2000s. For any animation film junkie, the moment you ask their favourite animated film, 8 out of 10 times the answer is a Disney film.

As a millennial, Disney has been a big part of my life growing up in the early 2000s. For any animation film junkie, the moment you ask their favourite animated film, 8 out of 10 times the answer is a Disney film. Does that mean no other studio has the fan-base that matches the supremacy of the studio giant? Maybe yes. However, there’s a studio far out in the east that has given Disney a run for its content since the 1980s. Studio Ghibli, established in 1985, is a prominent name in the Japanese Anime genre and is known for heart-warming films depicting the nuances of Japanese folklore and traditions. Though Buena Vista (Walt Disney Motion Pictures) holds the international distribution rights of Ghibli Studio films, the power of content is still in the hands of the latter with a serious ‘no cuts’ clause. So what makes us talk about the Ghibli studios right now? Well, Disney has recently released the live-action version of one of its first South-Asian films, 'Mulan', and while we all love the 1998 animated version, the film, like much of its other Disney Renaissance counterparts, lacked the depth of the diversity. While the live-action film is yet to release in India, and efforts have been made in the times of inclusion, to make it as authentic to the culture it is representing, let’s take a step back and refocus our gaze to a studio which has been relentlessly producing authentic eastern stories, the kinds Disney can never make. The ‘Spirited’ adventures The essential soul of the Ghibli studios are it's magical creates, which unlike fairies, are rooted in the culture of the east. The spirits are the magical beings in the universe, derived from the ancient cultural belief of ‘everything is alive’. In ‘Princess Mononoke’, the main story revolves around the Forest Spirit. In Ghibli’s most successful film, ‘Spirited Away’, the entire magical journey takes place in the spirit land, the kinds we hear stories from our grandparents. In ‘Castle In The Air’, it’s again the magic of the stone that drives the entire storyline. The entire magic in the Ghibli Universe is rooted to the elements that make the Universe. They are not just writers’ figment of imagination, but imagination rooted into a culture’s history and beliefs. Now, Disney can make their Mushus, as a part of comic relief, but in Ghibli’s universe Mushu would be more than that - it’ll be an ancestral significance with not just magic but a guiding light to Mulan’s spirit. (A still from Princess Mononoke) Magic in mundane In ‘My Neighbour Totoro’, Mei and Satsuki’s mother is suffering from an illness, leaving the two young girls to support each other. It is during these dark times that they become friends with the magic within, and their surrounding, invoking the care of the great forest spirit. In ‘Kiki’s delivery Service’, a witch finds her calling in something as mundane as delivering goods to people. In ‘Whisper In The Heart’, the whole story revolves around a girl and her passion for writing a story and discovering her affection towards an ambitious boy. The emotions that are mostly addons, in grand and adventurous Disney films, become plot for an entire film in the Ghibli world. The care to nuances and emotions given to the characters in each and every film is commendable, making even the most mundane life magical without even a touch of pixie dust. (A still from My Neighbour Totoro) Gut-wrenching other side Not everything in this Universe is happy and cheerful. The Ghibli Universe doesn’t shy away from presenting harsh realities of characters. The best example is ‘Grave of Fireflies’, a film set during World War II and the effect it had on siblings, who become orphans and are left to fend for themselves. The innocence of Setsuka and the struggle of her older brother Seita, splits your heart into two and you are left wondering about these two characters for days to come. No Disney animation has been able to capture the girth of existence and the darkness of human apathy till now. Ghibli did it in 1988. Not just PG-13 anime Since the 2010s, notably since ‘The Princess and the Frog’, Disney has made a clear point in making films that are not just about magic. With films like ‘Up’, ‘Inside Out’, ‘Coco’, and even ‘Moana’, we’ve seen great diversity in the content, making it not just a fairytale meant for kids. However, it still has a long way to tread, to follow the footsteps of the Ghibli Universe. With films like, ‘Only Yesterday’, ‘From Up The Poppy Hill’ and ‘The Tale of Princess Kaguya’, Ghibli Universe has set a benchmark, too high to achieve. ‘The Tale of Princess Kaguya’, talks about spirituality , the essence of enlightenment and the price of that enlightenment. The story starts like any fairytale but takes a deeper turn when Kayuga reveals her actual motive of coming to Earth and giving up the land of enlightenment. This is a film you can’t watch with your seven-year-old, without the kid having some deeper questions. Similarly, ‘Only Yesterday’, is a series of a woman’s past experience, told in such a simplistic and true fashion, that even a 25-year-old, sitting in India could relate to them. (A still from Ponyo) Japan has always been ahead of the curve with its anime genre, with classics like 'Naruto' and 'The Death Note', the Manga series has enjoyed a niche and deep fan following. However, the takers of Ghibli Universe don't have to be niche, as they are as simplistic as Disney films, yet as deep as the Japanese storytelling. Rooted in culture, with mass appeal, the Ghibli Universe is everything that Disney lacks in terms of far-eastern representation and inclusiveness. If you’ve been a hardcore Disney buff, you need to give Studio Ghibli a chance and let yourself experience a world of animation that goes beyond the reach and understanding of the west. Also, an additional tip, watch them in original Japanese audio with subtitles, there are a lot of gestures and tone that the English dubbed version misses out on, just like the authentic magic of the east.

Studio Ghibli: The real magic from the east that Disney can never create

Demand for boycott of Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Mulan’ has picked up again ahead of its release. The film was recently announced to release in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-Confirmed-This-is-when-Disneys-Mulan-will-release-in-China-324711">Chinese theatres on September 11</a> after it was announced last month that the film will be out in the US and other areas on Disney’s OTT channel, Disney+.

‘Mulan’ tells the story of a fearless young heroine who fights for her country.

As for protests against the film, Thai pro-democracy activists have joined hands to shun the film. This all started last year when ‘Mulan’ star Liu Yifei voiced support for police in Hong Kong, who have been accused of using excessive force against protesters. Thailand has been experiencing waves of student-led rallies with them demanding democratic reforms -- and some risking lengthy jail sentences to call for the monarchy’s powers to be curbed. Their movement has been supported online by many in Hong Kong, including the prominent protest leader Joshua Wong.

Thai protesters have also backed up their peers in Hong Kong and Taiwan.&nbsp;

‘Mulan’ was originally expected to hit Chinese theaters with the US on March 27, but was subsequently&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disneys-mulan-release-date-postponed-again-will-now-hit-theatres-in-august-308952">delayed three times</a>&nbsp;as&nbsp;the pandemic forced closures of theatres.

Demand for boycott of Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Mulan’ has picked up again ahead of its release. The film was recently announced to release in Chinese theatres on September 11 after it was announced last month that the film will be out in the US and other areas on Disney’s OTT channel, Disney+.

Demand for boycott of Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Mulan’ has picked up again ahead of its release. The film was recently announced to release in Chinese theatres on September 11 after it was announced last month that the film will be out in the US and other areas on Disney’s OTT channel, Disney+. ‘Mulan’ tells the story of a fearless young heroine who fights for her country. As for protests against the film, Thai pro-democracy activists have joined hands to shun the film. This all started last year when ‘Mulan’ star Liu Yifei voiced support for police in Hong Kong, who have been accused of using excessive force against protesters. Thailand has been experiencing waves of student-led rallies with them demanding democratic reforms -- and some risking lengthy jail sentences to call for the monarchy’s powers to be curbed. Their movement has been supported online by many in Hong Kong, including the prominent protest leader Joshua Wong. Thai protesters have also backed up their peers in Hong Kong and Taiwan. ‘Mulan’ was originally expected to hit Chinese theaters with the US on March 27, but was subsequently delayed three times as the pandemic forced closures of theatres.

Demand for boycott of Disney's 'Mulan' picks up again as release date comes near

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Top 5 Hollywood news today: 'Mulan' to release in China, James Bond film poster

After a lot of to and fro, Disney’s big ticket film ‘Mulan’ has finally locked release dates in China.&nbsp;

As per a report in The Hollywood Reporter, the film <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-Disneys-Mulan-gets-clearance-for-a-theatrical-release-in-China-319796">will open in China </a>on September 11. In early August, it was revealed that the film will release on Disney’s streaming channel on September 4 in the US and other select markets for a premium price of $29.99.

This makes China the most lucrative and biggest market for the Disney film. It was originally expected to hit Chinese theaters with the US on March 27, but was subsequently <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disneys-mulan-release-date-postponed-again-will-now-hit-theatres-in-august-308952">delayed three times.</a>

‘Mulan’ has been made on a budget of $200 million and is said to be the most expensive Disney's recent live-action remakes.&nbsp;

The film stars Liu Yifei as Mulan, a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man to spare her elderly father from mandatory military service. The film also stars veteran actors like&nbsp;Jet Li, Gong Li and Donnie Yen, along with Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Ron Yuan, Tzi Ma, Rosalind Chao, Cheng Pei-Pei, Nelson Lee and Chum Ehelepola.&nbsp;

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After a lot of to and fro, Disney’s big ticket film ‘Mulan’ has finally locked release dates in China. As per a report in The Hollywood Reporter, the film will open in China on September 11.

After a lot of to and fro, Disney’s big ticket film ‘Mulan’ has finally locked release dates in China. As per a report in The Hollywood Reporter, the film will open in China on September 11. In early August, it was revealed that the film will release on Disney’s streaming channel on September 4 in the US and other select markets for a premium price of $29.99. This makes China the most lucrative and biggest market for the Disney film. It was originally expected to hit Chinese theaters with the US on March 27, but was subsequently delayed three times. ‘Mulan’ has been made on a budget of $200 million and is said to be the most expensive Disney's recent live-action remakes. The film stars Liu Yifei as Mulan, a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man to spare her elderly father from mandatory military service. The film also stars veteran actors like Jet Li, Gong Li and Donnie Yen, along with Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Ron Yuan, Tzi Ma, Rosalind Chao, Cheng Pei-Pei, Nelson Lee and Chum Ehelepola. 'No Time To Die' new poster out; trailer to release on this date

Confirmed! This is when Disney's 'Mulan' will release in China

Disney's big-ticket live-action film 'Mulan' may have skipped the release in UK and US but the film will be hitting theatres across China soon. On Monday, Disney announced that the film be getting a theatrical release in China 'soon'. 
 
According to a report in Variety, the entertainment company announced the forthcoming premiere in a faux-poetic language in a manner to mimic the original `Mulan` which is the traditional character of the ballad. "When the magnolia blossom opens, it lives up to its reputation and arrives as promised. (`Mulan`s) import is confirmed and it will soon burst into bloom in theaters; looking forward to meeting you," Variety quoted Disney as announcing on its official social media account Weibo. 
 
The announcement comes a week after Disney announced that the film will skip theatrical release and head for a direct digital release on Disney+. The film is a remake of 1998 animated classic. 
 
The announcement further said the film will release in select territories where cinemas have been opened up following coronavirus lockdown. 
 
`Mulan` becomes the second Hollywood film after Christopher Nolan`s `Tenet` to release in China. The release of the live-action film has been postponed four times due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Disney's big-ticket live-action film 'Mulan' may have skipped the release in UK and US but the film will be hitting theatres across China soon. On Monday, Disney announced that the film be getting a theatrical release in China 'soon'.

Disney's big-ticket live-action film 'Mulan' may have skipped the release in UK and US but the film will be hitting theatres across China soon. On Monday, Disney announced that the film be getting a theatrical release in China 'soon'. According to a report in Variety, the entertainment company announced the forthcoming premiere in a faux-poetic language in a manner to mimic the original `Mulan` which is the traditional character of the ballad. "When the magnolia blossom opens, it lives up to its reputation and arrives as promised. (`Mulan`s) import is confirmed and it will soon burst into bloom in theaters; looking forward to meeting you," Variety quoted Disney as announcing on its official social media account Weibo. The announcement comes a week after Disney announced that the film will skip theatrical release and head for a direct digital release on Disney+. The film is a remake of 1998 animated classic. The announcement further said the film will release in select territories where cinemas have been opened up following coronavirus lockdown. `Mulan` becomes the second Hollywood film after Christopher Nolan`s `Tenet` to release in China. The release of the live-action film has been postponed four times due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Disney's 'Mulan' gets clearance for a theatrical release in China

Disney will now be streaming its big-ticket films at a premium price in countries where theatrical release looks improbable for now.&nbsp;

The case in point is Disney’s ‘Mulan’ that has seen its release date being shifted, postponed and then indefinitely stalled owing to the coronavirus crisis. Now, to aid the makers of these films, Disney has announced that these films will be made available in countries where theatrical release is not possible at the moment -- at a premium price.&nbsp;

In case of ‘Mulan’, it will be made available to viewers in the US and other select markets beginning September 4 at a premium price of $29.99.

This decision could serve as a major blow to theatre owners who were hoping for a turn around with these films like ‘Mulan’ and Warner Bros., ‘Tenet’. ‘Tenet’ will release on August 26 in some countries. It is scheduled for a US release on September 3.&nbsp;

In case of ‘Mulan;, the film will be made available to Disney+ customers in Canada, New Zealand, Australia and many Western European countries.

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In a call with investors, Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek stressed that Mulan is a "one-off." Yet he also addressed the potential of PVOD. He said, “We’re very pleased to be able to bring Mulan to our consumer base that has been waiting for it for a long, long time as we've had to unfortunately move our theatrical date several times. We are looking at Mulan as one-off as opposed to saying there is some new business windowing model that we are looking at."

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"That said, we find it very interesting to be able to take a new offering to consumers at that $29.99 price and learn from it and see what happens not only in terms of the uptick of the number of subscribers we got on the platform, but also the number of transactions we get on that PVOD offering," Chapek continued.

Disney will now be streaming its big-ticket films at a premium price in countries where theatrical release looks improbable for now. The case in point is Disney’s ‘Mulan’ that has seen its release date being shifted, postponed and then indefinitely stalled owing to the coronavirus crisis.

Disney will now be streaming its big-ticket films at a premium price in countries where theatrical release looks improbable for now. The case in point is Disney’s ‘Mulan’ that has seen its release date being shifted, postponed and then indefinitely stalled owing to the coronavirus crisis. Now, to aid the makers of these films, Disney has announced that these films will be made available in countries where theatrical release is not possible at the moment -- at a premium price. In case of ‘Mulan’, it will be made available to viewers in the US and other select markets beginning September 4 at a premium price of $29.99. This decision could serve as a major blow to theatre owners who were hoping for a turn around with these films like ‘Mulan’ and Warner Bros., ‘Tenet’. ‘Tenet’ will release on August 26 in some countries. It is scheduled for a US release on September 3. In case of ‘Mulan;, the film will be made available to Disney+ customers in Canada, New Zealand, Australia and many Western European countries. 'Killing Eve', 'Gunjan Saxena': What to stream this August In a call with investors, Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek stressed that Mulan is a "one-off." Yet he also addressed the potential of PVOD. He said, “We’re very pleased to be able to bring Mulan to our consumer base that has been waiting for it for a long, long time as we've had to unfortunately move our theatrical date several times. We are looking at Mulan as one-off as opposed to saying there is some new business windowing model that we are looking at." 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' music producer fired following sexual harassment allegations "That said, we find it very interesting to be able to take a new offering to consumers at that $29.99 price and learn from it and see what happens not only in terms of the uptick of the number of subscribers we got on the platform, but also the number of transactions we get on that PVOD offering," Chapek continued.

Disney's 'Mulan' to stream on OTT at a premium cost in select countries amid COVID crisis

Looks like 2020 is going to be a no show for cinema halls across the world. Just days after the release of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/release-of-christopher-nolans-tenet-pushed-back-indefinitely-due-to-coronavirus-314797">Christopher Nolan's big-ticket 'Tenet'</a> was pushed indefinitely, Walt Disney Co has now decided to delay the release of its live-action film 'Mulan'. 
 
The move is being termed as a new blow to theatre operators that were counting on the live-action film to attract crowds to the theatres amid pandemic. 
 
'Mulan' was scheduled to reach theaters in March but its release has been postponed several times as many cinemas remain closed. The film had most recently been set to debut on August 21 and theater operators had hoped it would help spark a late-summer rebound for movie-going. 
 
Apart from Mulan, Disney has also announced its decision to delay the filming of its two big sequels of hit franchises- 'Avatar' and 'Star Wars' by an year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp; The filming of 'Avatar' sequel had begun in New Zeland earlier this month and it&nbsp; is not known yet if the production has been halted.

The 'Avatar' sequel is now set to debut in theaters in December 2022, and the next 'Star Wars' movie in December 2023. 
 
"It’s become clear that nothing can be set in stone when it comes to how we release films during this global health crisis," a Disney representative said. "Today that means pausing our release plans for `Mulan` as we assess how we can most effectively bring this film to audiences around the world." 
 
The AMC and Cineworld movie theater chains on Thursday pushed back the reopening date for their US theaters to at least mid-August from the end of July. 
 
The 'Avatar' delay also removes one of next year`s biggest movies. Disney has not released details on the next 'Star Wars' film. 
 
(With inputs from Reuters)

Looks like 2020 is going to be a no show for cinema halls across the world. Just days after the release of Christopher Nolan's big-ticket 'Tenet' was pushed indefinitely, Walt Disney Co has now decided to delay the release of its live-action film 'Mulan'.

Looks like 2020 is going to be a no show for cinema halls across the world. Just days after the release of Christopher Nolan's big-ticket 'Tenet' was pushed indefinitely, Walt Disney Co has now decided to delay the release of its live-action film 'Mulan'. The move is being termed as a new blow to theatre operators that were counting on the live-action film to attract crowds to the theatres amid pandemic. 'Mulan' was scheduled to reach theaters in March but its release has been postponed several times as many cinemas remain closed. The film had most recently been set to debut on August 21 and theater operators had hoped it would help spark a late-summer rebound for movie-going. Apart from Mulan, Disney has also announced its decision to delay the filming of its two big sequels of hit franchises- 'Avatar' and 'Star Wars' by an year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The filming of 'Avatar' sequel had begun in New Zeland earlier this month and it is not known yet if the production has been halted. The 'Avatar' sequel is now set to debut in theaters in December 2022, and the next 'Star Wars' movie in December 2023. "It’s become clear that nothing can be set in stone when it comes to how we release films during this global health crisis," a Disney representative said. "Today that means pausing our release plans for `Mulan` as we assess how we can most effectively bring this film to audiences around the world." The AMC and Cineworld movie theater chains on Thursday pushed back the reopening date for their US theaters to at least mid-August from the end of July. The 'Avatar' delay also removes one of next year`s biggest movies. Disney has not released details on the next 'Star Wars' film. (With inputs from Reuters)

After 'Tenet', 'Mulan' release postponed indefinitely

Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’ has been facing an issue with its release date because of the novel coronavirus spread.&nbsp;

The film that is now slated for release on July 24 might get postponed again as coronavirus scare is peaking in the US.&nbsp;

Apart from ‘Mulan’ even Christpher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ is slated to release in July on 31st but it waits to be seen if the makers will stick with the release date.&nbsp;

What's a major reason for their concern is the fact that they will need theatres in Los Angeles and New York City -- both cities have seen a surge in coronavirus patients.&nbsp;

‘Tenet’ was initially set to open on July 17 but since the theatres were not opening by then, it is now supposed to release on July 31.&nbsp;

For ‘Mulan’, another cause of worry is Chinese market which is unlikely for the makers as there is a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the country.

‘Mulan’ is directed by Niki Caro and stars Liu Yifei as the legendary female warrior.&nbsp;

Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’ has been facing an issue with its release date because of the novel coronavirus spread. The film that is now slated for release on July 24 might get postponed again as coronavirus scare is peaking in the US.

Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’ has been facing an issue with its release date because of the novel coronavirus spread. The film that is now slated for release on July 24 might get postponed again as coronavirus scare is peaking in the US. Apart from ‘Mulan’ even Christpher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ is slated to release in July on 31st but it waits to be seen if the makers will stick with the release date. What's a major reason for their concern is the fact that they will need theatres in Los Angeles and New York City -- both cities have seen a surge in coronavirus patients. ‘Tenet’ was initially set to open on July 17 but since the theatres were not opening by then, it is now supposed to release on July 31. For ‘Mulan’, another cause of worry is Chinese market which is unlikely for the makers as there is a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the country. ‘Mulan’ is directed by Niki Caro and stars Liu Yifei as the legendary female warrior.

Disney's 'Mulan' to miss release date?

Disney delayed the releases of more than a dozen major films Friday, but has not given up on a summer blockbuster with 'Mulan' now pencilled in for a July launch despite the coronavirus pandemic.

The revised schedule confirmed eagerly awaited Marvel movies 'Black Widow' and 'The Eternals', as well as the latest 'Thor' and 'Doctor Strange' sequels, have all been pushed back as the virus shutters theatres around the world.

'Black Widow' starring Scarlett Johansson, the first of the new "phase" of the record-breaking superhero franchise, will now debut in November, causing most subsequent instalments to move later in a domino effect.

One untitled Marvel film previously set for summer 2022 was removed from the schedule entirely.

But in a note of optimism that North American movie theatres could reopen sooner rather than later, 'Mulan' -- a mega-budget live action remake of the tale of a legendary Chinese warrior -- is now tentatively set to launch July 24.

That chimes with positive notes from National Association of Theatre Owners officials, who told a webinar Friday that theatres could reopen late May or June with social distancing measures in place to seat audience members far enough apart.

However, Disney's Artemis Fowl became the latest major studio film to skip theatres entirely and move directly to streaming -- a trend that has triggered alarm among movie exhibitors.

The children's book adaptation will debut on Disney+ instead, at an undisclosed date.

The next Indiana Jones film, currently untitled, was pushed back an entire year to July 2022, while a confirmed 'Captain Marvel' film bucked the trend by moving to an earlier slot that same month.

Disney delayed the releases of more than a dozen major films Friday, but has not given up on a summer blockbuster with 'Mulan' now pencilled in for a July launch despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Disney delayed the releases of more than a dozen major films Friday, but has not given up on a summer blockbuster with 'Mulan' now pencilled in for a July launch despite the coronavirus pandemic. The revised schedule confirmed eagerly awaited Marvel movies 'Black Widow' and 'The Eternals', as well as the latest 'Thor' and 'Doctor Strange' sequels, have all been pushed back as the virus shutters theatres around the world. 'Black Widow' starring Scarlett Johansson, the first of the new "phase" of the record-breaking superhero franchise, will now debut in November, causing most subsequent instalments to move later in a domino effect. One untitled Marvel film previously set for summer 2022 was removed from the schedule entirely. But in a note of optimism that North American movie theatres could reopen sooner rather than later, 'Mulan' -- a mega-budget live action remake of the tale of a legendary Chinese warrior -- is now tentatively set to launch July 24. That chimes with positive notes from National Association of Theatre Owners officials, who told a webinar Friday that theatres could reopen late May or June with social distancing measures in place to seat audience members far enough apart. However, Disney's Artemis Fowl became the latest major studio film to skip theatres entirely and move directly to streaming -- a trend that has triggered alarm among movie exhibitors. The children's book adaptation will debut on Disney+ instead, at an undisclosed date. The next Indiana Jones film, currently untitled, was pushed back an entire year to July 2022, while a confirmed 'Captain Marvel' film bucked the trend by moving to an earlier slot that same month.

Disney delays Marvel blockbusters but hopes for summer 'Mulan' launch

Disney's European premiere of 'Mulan'&nbsp;in London's Leicester Square will be scaled down "in an abundance of caution", with no media line-up or red carpet, organisers said on Thursday.

Leicester Square is a popular spot for major film premieres, where stars are cheered by fans and walk the red carpet before going into the cinema. Thousands of people filled the square for the premiere of 'Star Trek' in January this year.

Thursday evening's premiere of Mulan - a $200 million live-action remake of Disney's animated classic - was expected to draw hundreds of people to see stars such as Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen Yoson An and Jason Scott Lee.

But the red carpet and media line-up were abruptly cancelled on Thursday just hours in advance. The cinema screening of the film will still go ahead, with the cast and crew doing a photo-call indoors, organisers said.

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"In an abundance of caution we are downscaling this evening's premiere of Mulan and will no longer have a media line or red carpet. We will, however, continue to host the premiere screening as a contained, inside, screening event," they added in a statement.

Fears over the rapid spread of the latest coronavirus have led to the cancellation of concerts and sports events across the globe, such as the Indian Wells tennis tournament and the Coachella music festival, and have raised questions about whether the Tokyo Olympic Games should go ahead.

Hollywood studio executives are also keeping a close watch.

The latest James Bond film<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/james-bond-film-no-time-to-die-postponed-until-november-due-to-coronavirus-284350"> 'No Time To Die'&nbsp;</a>has been put back to November from April while Sony Pictures said it was postponing the release of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway'&nbsp;to August from March, citing disruption in film markets.

Disney held its Los Angeles premiere for Mulan on Monday, pushing ahead with the rollout for what is expected to rank as one of the company's biggest hits of the year.

Mulan was tailored to appeal especially to the Chinese market. The story features a Chinese heroine and an all-Asian cast and parts were filmed in China.

Cinemas in China, the world's second-largest film market, are closed indefinitely.

Disney's European premiere of 'Mulan' in London's Leicester Square will be scaled down "in an abundance of caution", with no media line-up or red carpet, organisers said on Thursday.

Disney's European premiere of 'Mulan' in London's Leicester Square will be scaled down "in an abundance of caution", with no media line-up or red carpet, organisers said on Thursday. Leicester Square is a popular spot for major film premieres, where stars are cheered by fans and walk the red carpet before going into the cinema. Thousands of people filled the square for the premiere of 'Star Trek' in January this year. Thursday evening's premiere of Mulan - a $200 million live-action remake of Disney's animated classic - was expected to draw hundreds of people to see stars such as Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen Yoson An and Jason Scott Lee. But the red carpet and media line-up were abruptly cancelled on Thursday just hours in advance. The cinema screening of the film will still go ahead, with the cast and crew doing a photo-call indoors, organisers said. Also read: Mulan,' 'Fast and Furious' delayed as Hollywood adapts to coronavirus "In an abundance of caution we are downscaling this evening's premiere of Mulan and will no longer have a media line or red carpet. We will, however, continue to host the premiere screening as a contained, inside, screening event," they added in a statement. Fears over the rapid spread of the latest coronavirus have led to the cancellation of concerts and sports events across the globe, such as the Indian Wells tennis tournament and the Coachella music festival, and have raised questions about whether the Tokyo Olympic Games should go ahead. Hollywood studio executives are also keeping a close watch. The latest James Bond film 'No Time To Die' has been put back to November from April while Sony Pictures said it was postponing the release of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway' to August from March, citing disruption in film markets. Disney held its Los Angeles premiere for Mulan on Monday, pushing ahead with the rollout for what is expected to rank as one of the company's biggest hits of the year. Mulan was tailored to appeal especially to the Chinese market. The story features a Chinese heroine and an all-Asian cast and parts were filmed in China. Cinemas in China, the world's second-largest film market, are closed indefinitely.

Red carpet called off for London premiere of 'Mulan'

The release of Walt Disney Co's epic action movie 'Mulan'&nbsp;and Universal Pictures' ninth 'Fast and Furious'&nbsp;film were postponed on Thursday as Hollywood scrambled to adjust to the worldwide spread of coronavirus.

Disney had held a red-carpet premiere on Monday to promote 'Mulan'&nbsp;and said at the time that the film would be released in the United States as planned on March 27. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/red-carpet-called-off-for-london-premiere-of-mulan-286003">The film's London premiere was, however, cancelled.&nbsp;</a>

But on Thursday, as U.S. authorities urged against large gatherings and took other steps to stop coronavirus spread, Disney said it had decided "out of an abundance of caution" to postpone the debut of 'Mulan'&nbsp;as well as April releases 'The New Mutants'&nbsp;and 'Antlers.'

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"We truly believe in the moviegoing experience, and we are looking at new potential 2020 release dates to be announced at a later date," a Disney spokesperson said.

'F9,'&nbsp;the new 'Fast and Furious'&nbsp;movie from Comcast Corp's&nbsp;Universal Pictures, was scheduled to debut May 22. Its release was delayed by nearly a year to April 2, 2021.

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'Mulan'&nbsp;and 'F9'&nbsp;were expected to rank among the biggest box-office hits in the coming months but were among several disruptions to global entertainment caused by coronavirus.

The virus has closed movie theatres in China, Italy and many other nations, while a ban on travel from Europe to the United States announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday is seen likely to curtail red carpets and other promotional events for movies and stars.

US&nbsp;movie theatres remained open as of Thursday. But an industry source said operators may close larger theatres in some areas depending on advice from local authorities.

Ohio on Thursday banned crowds of more than 100 people. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom advised against non-essential gatherings of more than 250 through the end of the month.

Movie theatres were exempted, but even if they stay open, their schedules would have to be rearranged.

Also on Thursday, Paramount Pictures, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc, indefinitely delayed the release of thriller 'A Quiet Place Part II,'&nbsp;which was due to start its international rollout on March 18. And it postponed romantic comedy 'The Lovebirds,'&nbsp;originally set for April 3.

"Due to the ever-changing circumstances of what's going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that," the 'Quiet Place'&nbsp;director John Krasinski said in a post on his Instagram account.

The decisions followed the postponement last week of the James Bond movie 'No Time to Die'&nbsp;to November from April, and a delay for 'Peter Rabbit 2'&nbsp;to August from March 27.

Separately, the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland postponed its induction ceremony scheduled for May 2 to an unspecified future date. That followed the cancellation of the Coachella music festival, South by Southwest and other large entertainment gatherings.

The release of Walt Disney Co's epic action movie 'Mulan' and Universal Pictures' ninth 'Fast and Furious' film were postponed on Thursday as Hollywood scrambled to adjust to the worldwide spread of coronavirus.

The release of Walt Disney Co's epic action movie 'Mulan' and Universal Pictures' ninth 'Fast and Furious' film were postponed on Thursday as Hollywood scrambled to adjust to the worldwide spread of coronavirus. Disney had held a red-carpet premiere on Monday to promote 'Mulan' and said at the time that the film would be released in the United States as planned on March 27. The film's London premiere was, however, cancelled. But on Thursday, as U.S. authorities urged against large gatherings and took other steps to stop coronavirus spread, Disney said it had decided "out of an abundance of caution" to postpone the debut of 'Mulan' as well as April releases 'The New Mutants' and 'Antlers.' Also read: Cannes Film Festival may get cancelled if COVID-19 situation doesn't improve "We truly believe in the moviegoing experience, and we are looking at new potential 2020 release dates to be announced at a later date," a Disney spokesperson said. 'F9,' the new 'Fast and Furious' movie from Comcast Corp's Universal Pictures, was scheduled to debut May 22. Its release was delayed by nearly a year to April 2, 2021. Also read: Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus 'Mulan' and 'F9' were expected to rank among the biggest box-office hits in the coming months but were among several disruptions to global entertainment caused by coronavirus. The virus has closed movie theatres in China, Italy and many other nations, while a ban on travel from Europe to the United States announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday is seen likely to curtail red carpets and other promotional events for movies and stars. US movie theatres remained open as of Thursday. But an industry source said operators may close larger theatres in some areas depending on advice from local authorities. Ohio on Thursday banned crowds of more than 100 people. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom advised against non-essential gatherings of more than 250 through the end of the month. Movie theatres were exempted, but even if they stay open, their schedules would have to be rearranged. Also on Thursday, Paramount Pictures, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc, indefinitely delayed the release of thriller 'A Quiet Place Part II,' which was due to start its international rollout on March 18. And it postponed romantic comedy 'The Lovebirds,' originally set for April 3. "Due to the ever-changing circumstances of what's going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that," the 'Quiet Place' director John Krasinski said in a post on his Instagram account. The decisions followed the postponement last week of the James Bond movie 'No Time to Die' to November from April, and a delay for 'Peter Rabbit 2' to August from March 27. Separately, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland postponed its induction ceremony scheduled for May 2 to an unspecified future date. That followed the cancellation of the Coachella music festival, South by Southwest and other large entertainment gatherings.

'Mulan,' 'Fast and Furious' delayed as Hollywood adapts to coronavirus

The release of the ninth instalment in Universal Pictures` blockbuster 'Fast and Furious' movie franchise was delayed by nearly a year on Thursday as Hollywood scrambled to adjust to the worldwide spread of coronavirus. 
 
The film, titled 'F9,' was expected to be one of the biggest hits of Hollywood`s summer blockbuster season after its planned global rollout starting on May 22. The movie starring Vin Diesel is now scheduled to hit theatres on April 2, 2021. 
 
Universal, owned by Comcast Corp, did not give a reason but the decision followed delays in the releases of several other Hollywood films due to global entertainment disruptions caused by the coronavirus. 
 
The virus has closed movie theaters in China, Italy and many other nations, while a ban on travel from Europe to the United States announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday is seen likely to curtail red carpets and other promotional events for movies and stars.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-movie-shoots-to-award-show-events-that-have-got-affected-due-to-coronavirus-282912">From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus</a> 
 
US movie theaters remained open as of Thursday afternoon. But an industry source said operators may close larger theaters in some areas depending on advice from local authorities. 
 
Ohio on Thursday banned crowds of more than 100 people. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom advised against non-essential gatherings of more than 250 through the end of the month. 
 
Movie theaters were exempted, but even if they stay open, their schedules would have to be rearranged. 
 
Paramount Pictures, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc, indefinitely delayed the release of thriller 'A Quiet Place Part II,' which was due to start its international rollout in movie theaters on March 18. It also postponed romantic comedy 'The Lovebirds,' originally set for April 3. 
"Due to the ever-changing circumstances of what`s going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that," the 'Quiet Place' director John Krasinski said in a posting on his Instagram account. 
 
The decisions followed the postponement last week of the James Bond movie 'No Time to Die' to November from April and a delay for 'Peter Rabbit 2' to August from March 27. 
 
Separately, the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland postponed its induction ceremony scheduled for May 2 to an unspecified future date. That followed the cancellation of the Coachella music festival, South by Southwest and other large entertainment gatherings.

The release of the ninth instalment in Universal Pictures` blockbuster 'Fast and Furious' movie franchise was delayed by nearly a year on Thursday as Hollywood scrambled to adjust to the worldwide spread of coronavirus.

The release of the ninth instalment in Universal Pictures` blockbuster 'Fast and Furious' movie franchise was delayed by nearly a year on Thursday as Hollywood scrambled to adjust to the worldwide spread of coronavirus. The film, titled 'F9,' was expected to be one of the biggest hits of Hollywood`s summer blockbuster season after its planned global rollout starting on May 22. The movie starring Vin Diesel is now scheduled to hit theatres on April 2, 2021. Universal, owned by Comcast Corp, did not give a reason but the decision followed delays in the releases of several other Hollywood films due to global entertainment disruptions caused by the coronavirus. The virus has closed movie theaters in China, Italy and many other nations, while a ban on travel from Europe to the United States announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday is seen likely to curtail red carpets and other promotional events for movies and stars. From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus US movie theaters remained open as of Thursday afternoon. But an industry source said operators may close larger theaters in some areas depending on advice from local authorities. Ohio on Thursday banned crowds of more than 100 people. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom advised against non-essential gatherings of more than 250 through the end of the month. Movie theaters were exempted, but even if they stay open, their schedules would have to be rearranged. Paramount Pictures, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc, indefinitely delayed the release of thriller 'A Quiet Place Part II,' which was due to start its international rollout in movie theaters on March 18. It also postponed romantic comedy 'The Lovebirds,' originally set for April 3. "Due to the ever-changing circumstances of what`s going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that," the 'Quiet Place' director John Krasinski said in a posting on his Instagram account. The decisions followed the postponement last week of the James Bond movie 'No Time to Die' to November from April and a delay for 'Peter Rabbit 2' to August from March 27. Separately, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland postponed its induction ceremony scheduled for May 2 to an unspecified future date. That followed the cancellation of the Coachella music festival, South by Southwest and other large entertainment gatherings.

'Fast and Furious' joins growing delayed movie list as Hollywood adapts to coronavirus

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