Walt Disney Co held a red carpet premiere for its action epic 'Mulan' on Monday, pushing ahead with the movie`s rollout even though the coronavirus spread will keep the film out of China, the second-largest film market, indefinitely. 
 
At the moment, film studios have decided the show must go on at movie theaters in most of the world. The major exception is James Bond thriller 'No Time to Die,' which producers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/james-bond-film-no-time-to-die-postponed-until-november-due-to-coronavirus-284350">moved to November from April.&nbsp;</a> 
 
On Tuesday, Sony Pictures postponed to August the release of 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway' citing disruption in the movie market in Europe. Italy on Tuesday placed the entire country on lockdown and France has banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people in a bid to contain the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/no-time-to-time-to-die-writers-appeal-to-makers-to-postpone-the-release-of-james-bond-film-due-to-coronavirus-283980">Also Read: No Time&nbsp;To Die: Writers appeal to makers to postpone the release&nbsp;</a> 
 
Hollywood studio executives are closely watching the spread of the coronavirus and the upcoming film calendar. Summer blockbuster season is scheduled to kick off May 1 with Disney`s Marvel adventure 'Black Widow,' followed by a new 'Fast and Furious' spectacle from Comcast Corp`s Universal Pictures, a 'Top Gun' sequel from ViacomCBS Inc`s Paramount Pictures, and other big-budget action flicks.

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If the coronavirus keeps people at home or shuts more theaters, it would threaten box office receipts during Hollywood`s most lucrative season. Movie theaters are closed across China and Italy and in part of France. 
 
The situation puts movie studios in "uncharted waters," said Jeff Goldstein, president of domestic distribution at AT&amp;T Inc`s Warner Bros. studio. 
 
Warner Bros. has not delayed any film openings, Goldstein said, "but we have an open mind. We will have to look at everything and see how it unfolds." 
 
The National Association of Theatre Owners said moviegoing remained healthy in most areas and cinemas will remain open "in line with local conditions." 
 
This past weekend, ticket sales in the United States and Canada, the world`s biggest box office market, rose 1.2 percent from a week earlier to $100.7 million, according to measurement firm Comscore. 
 
"Right now, I haven`t seen any discernible impact at the (U.S. and Canadian) box office," said Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. 
 
'Mulan,' a $200 million live-action remake of Disney`s animated classic, has been expected to rank as one of the company`s biggest hits of the year. 
 
The movie 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. The central character is played by Yifei Liu, a film and TV actress well known in China. 
 
It was unclear when Chinese movie theaters will re-open. The movie is set to debut in the United States on March 27. 
 
"My heart goes out to everybody in China and around the world that is affected," 'Mulan' director Niki Caro said on the red carpet on Monday. "When we do have the opportunity to bring this movie back home to China, it`s going to be the most wonderful celebration." 
'Mulan' was made for "a global audience," producer Chris Bender said at the premiere. "We want everybody to see it." 
 
Dergarabedian said 'Mulan' will be an important test of moviegoing amid the coronavirus outbreak. "This is a situation that is changing day by day," he said. 
 
In the meantime, studios are moving ahead. On Monday, Disney released a new trailer for 'Black Widow' starring Scarlett Johansson as the popular Avengers character. The trailer said the movie`s release date remained May 1. 
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Walt Disney Co held a red carpet premiere for its action epic 'Mulan' on Monday, pushing ahead with the movie`s rollout even though the coronavirus spread will keep the film out of China, the second-largest film market, indefinitely.

Walt Disney Co held a red carpet premiere for its action epic 'Mulan' on Monday, pushing ahead with the movie`s rollout even though the coronavirus spread will keep the film out of China, the second-largest film market, indefinitely. At the moment, film studios have decided the show must go on at movie theaters in most of the world. The major exception is James Bond thriller 'No Time to Die,' which producers moved to November from April. On Tuesday, Sony Pictures postponed to August the release of 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway' citing disruption in the movie market in Europe. Italy on Tuesday placed the entire country on lockdown and France has banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people in a bid to contain the virus. Also Read: No Time To Die: Writers appeal to makers to postpone the release Hollywood studio executives are closely watching the spread of the coronavirus and the upcoming film calendar. Summer blockbuster season is scheduled to kick off May 1 with Disney`s Marvel adventure 'Black Widow,' followed by a new 'Fast and Furious' spectacle from Comcast Corp`s Universal Pictures, a 'Top Gun' sequel from ViacomCBS Inc`s Paramount Pictures, and other big-budget action flicks. From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus If the coronavirus keeps people at home or shuts more theaters, it would threaten box office receipts during Hollywood`s most lucrative season. Movie theaters are closed across China and Italy and in part of France. The situation puts movie studios in "uncharted waters," said Jeff Goldstein, president of domestic distribution at AT&T Inc`s Warner Bros. studio. Warner Bros. has not delayed any film openings, Goldstein said, "but we have an open mind. We will have to look at everything and see how it unfolds." The National Association of Theatre Owners said moviegoing remained healthy in most areas and cinemas will remain open "in line with local conditions." This past weekend, ticket sales in the United States and Canada, the world`s biggest box office market, rose 1.2 percent from a week earlier to $100.7 million, according to measurement firm Comscore. "Right now, I haven`t seen any discernible impact at the (U.S. and Canadian) box office," said Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. 'Mulan,' a $200 million live-action remake of Disney`s animated classic, has been expected to rank as one of the company`s biggest hits of the year. The movie 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. The central character is played by Yifei Liu, a film and TV actress well known in China. It was unclear when Chinese movie theaters will re-open. The movie is set to debut in the United States on March 27. "My heart goes out to everybody in China and around the world that is affected," 'Mulan' director Niki Caro said on the red carpet on Monday. "When we do have the opportunity to bring this movie back home to China, it`s going to be the most wonderful celebration." 'Mulan' was made for "a global audience," producer Chris Bender said at the premiere. "We want everybody to see it." Dergarabedian said 'Mulan' will be an important test of moviegoing amid the coronavirus outbreak. "This is a situation that is changing day by day," he said. In the meantime, studios are moving ahead. On Monday, Disney released a new trailer for 'Black Widow' starring Scarlett Johansson as the popular Avengers character. The trailer said the movie`s release date remained May 1.

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Disney's much-awaited high-budget film '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mulan-teaser-trailer-disney-gives-a-new-spin-to-its-age-old-warrior-story-in-live-action-remake-234215">Mulan</a>' might not be able to see the light of the day in China in the backdrop of the novel <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-state-of-emergency-declared-in-san-francisco-282798">coronavirus outbreak</a>, reported a news agency. 
 
A recent report by a news agency has thrown light on the indefinite shuttering of the movie theatres of China, which happens to be the second-largest box office market in the world.

Also see: <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> 
 
The outbreak of the virus detected first in the Wuhan city triggered a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation&nbsp; (WHO) on Jan 30.

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The lead star of the film, Liu Yifei who hails originally from Wuhan is hoping for a miracle to the epidemic before its scheduled release on March 27. 
 
Liu currently resides in Beijing."It's really heavy for me to even think about it. People are doing the right thing. They are being careful for themselves and others. I'm so touched actually to see how they haven't been out for weeks," a news agency quoted Liu as saying. 
 
"I'm really hoping for a miracle and that this will just be over soon," she said. 
 
The 32-year-old actor portrays the role of the Chinese protagonist in the film who disguises as a male soldier in the Imperial Army. 
 
Cancellation of the release of the flick in China might prove detrimental to the momentum of the film for which Disney spent $200 million. 
 
The outbreak of coronavirus has affected a number of fat budget films including Stephen Gaghan's 'Dolittle' and Taika Waititi's '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-jojo-rabbit-review-taika-waititis-satire-on-fascism-is-all-heart-277692">Jojo Rabbit</a>'.

Disney's much-awaited high-budget film 'Mulan' might not be able to see the light of the day in China in the backdrop of the novel coronavirus outbreak, reported a news agency.

Disney's much-awaited high-budget film 'Mulan' might not be able to see the light of the day in China in the backdrop of the novel coronavirus outbreak, reported a news agency. A recent report by a news agency has thrown light on the indefinite shuttering of the movie theatres of China, which happens to be the second-largest box office market in the world. Also see: From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus The outbreak of the virus detected first in the Wuhan city triggered a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Jan 30. The lead star of the film, Liu Yifei who hails originally from Wuhan is hoping for a miracle to the epidemic before its scheduled release on March 27. Liu currently resides in Beijing."It's really heavy for me to even think about it. People are doing the right thing. They are being careful for themselves and others. I'm so touched actually to see how they haven't been out for weeks," a news agency quoted Liu as saying. "I'm really hoping for a miracle and that this will just be over soon," she said. The 32-year-old actor portrays the role of the Chinese protagonist in the film who disguises as a male soldier in the Imperial Army. Cancellation of the release of the flick in China might prove detrimental to the momentum of the film for which Disney spent $200 million. The outbreak of coronavirus has affected a number of fat budget films including Stephen Gaghan's 'Dolittle' and Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit'.

Coronavirus might halt release of Disney's 'Mulan' in China

As the world crushed over trailer teaser a couple of weeks ago, makers of Disney’s live-action remake of 1998 animated movie, ‘Mulan’ is now out with the first full-length trailer of the film.&nbsp;

Starring Chinese-born actress Liu Yifei in the titular role, ‘Mulan’ is the story of a woman warrior joining the Imperial Army as a boy after her father couldn’t join because of an ailment.&nbsp;

The trailer gives a detailer into Mulan’s backstory -- her ailing father, family and her family’s pride. The trailer, however, focuses on Mulan’s battles more than anything else. You will see her loyalty, bravery and much more!

The trailer also gives a preview of ‘Mulan’’s villain, a mysterious witch named Xian Lang -- essayed by Gong Li.&nbsp;

The film, Mulan’s official synopsis is as such: When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honoured warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.&nbsp;

Disney film ‘Mulan’ also features Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Gong Li and Jet Li.&nbsp;

Watch the trailer:

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The film is set to release on March 27, 2020.

As the world crushed over trailer teaser a couple of weeks ago, makers of Disney’s live-action remake of 1998 animated movie, ‘Mulan’ is now out with the first full-length trailer of the film.

As the world crushed over trailer teaser a couple of weeks ago, makers of Disney’s live-action remake of 1998 animated movie, ‘Mulan’ is now out with the first full-length trailer of the film. Starring Chinese-born actress Liu Yifei in the titular role, ‘Mulan’ is the story of a woman warrior joining the Imperial Army as a boy after her father couldn’t join because of an ailment. The trailer gives a detailer into Mulan’s backstory -- her ailing father, family and her family’s pride. The trailer, however, focuses on Mulan’s battles more than anything else. You will see her loyalty, bravery and much more! The trailer also gives a preview of ‘Mulan’’s villain, a mysterious witch named Xian Lang -- essayed by Gong Li. The film, Mulan’s official synopsis is as such: When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honoured warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father. Disney film ‘Mulan’ also features Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Gong Li and Jet Li. Watch the trailer: The film is set to release on March 27, 2020.

'Mulan' trailer: Liu Yifei shines in titular role in Disney's live-action remake

This is probably the first time that any Disney film has received so much support from Chinese state media as hashtag #BoycottMulan trended throughout the day on Twitter.&nbsp;

Hundreds of people started posting for their friends to boycott the film after the movie’s lead actress, Liu Yifei, a Chinese-born actress took a controversial stand on the ongoing Hong Kong protests that have been all over the media for some weeks now. Liu got herself into the Hong Kong controversy as she pledged support for the Hong Kong police who anti-government demonstrators accuse of using excessive force to quell unrest.

She posted on Weibo, "I support the Hong Kong police. You can all attack me now. What a shame for Hong Kong.”

Soon after the post went viral, people started #BoycottMulan. Hours later, it trended in Hong Kong and the United States. The platform is banned in China.&nbsp;

Twitter users accused the actress of supporting police brutality and noted that she's an American citizen. "Liu is a naturalized American citizen. It must be nice. Meanwhile, she pisses on people fighting for democracy," one person tweeted.

It was, however, a different story in China as the state media has offered her support. China's state-run tabloid Global Times published a report against the boycott, accusing those who tweeted in support of it of "launching cyber violence against people who supports China." It is also on Twitter, being one of several state-run outlets maintaining a major presence. It called boycotters of the film on twitter as "ideological paranoids" and included its own hashtag #SupportMulan.

This is probably the first time that any Disney film has received so much support from Chinese state media as hashtag #BoycottMulan trended throughout the day on Twitter.

This is probably the first time that any Disney film has received so much support from Chinese state media as hashtag #BoycottMulan trended throughout the day on Twitter. Hundreds of people started posting for their friends to boycott the film after the movie’s lead actress, Liu Yifei, a Chinese-born actress took a controversial stand on the ongoing Hong Kong protests that have been all over the media for some weeks now. Liu got herself into the Hong Kong controversy as she pledged support for the Hong Kong police who anti-government demonstrators accuse of using excessive force to quell unrest. She posted on Weibo, "I support the Hong Kong police. You can all attack me now. What a shame for Hong Kong.” Soon after the post went viral, people started #BoycottMulan. Hours later, it trended in Hong Kong and the United States. The platform is banned in China. Twitter users accused the actress of supporting police brutality and noted that she's an American citizen. "Liu is a naturalized American citizen. It must be nice. Meanwhile, she pisses on people fighting for democracy," one person tweeted. It was, however, a different story in China as the state media has offered her support. China's state-run tabloid Global Times published a report against the boycott, accusing those who tweeted in support of it of "launching cyber violence against people who supports China." It is also on Twitter, being one of several state-run outlets maintaining a major presence. It called boycotters of the film on twitter as "ideological paranoids" and included its own hashtag #SupportMulan.

Chinese media comes to Disney film's aid as #BoycottMulan trends over actress Liu Yifei's statement

Disney recently released the first teaser-trailer of the live-action remake of 1998 film ‘Mulan’. Actor Yifei Liu will be seen playing the main lead with the film bringing back all the action and thrills that the Disney original was famous for.&nbsp;

The trailer was 1 minute 30 second long as it introduced Mulan, a girl with quintessential qualities and the daughter of an ageing warrior, Fa Zhou.&nbsp;

When an order is given by the Emperor of China that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army, Mulan rises to the occasion to defend her country's pride.&nbsp;

Mulan has to however impersonate herself as a man to serve as a woman cannot participate according to the law. The trailer shows her journey -- physical and mental preparedness to take on the role.

While her family is making plans for her marriage, Mulan has bigger plans for herself and every test that is about to come her way.&nbsp;

The film is directed by Niki Caro and the screenplay is based on the narrative poem ‘The Ballad of Mulan.’

Watch teaser here:

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Disney also shared the first poster of Mulan recently as Yifei shared it and captioned it, "Disney’s #Mulan, in theatres March 27, 2020.”

The film will also see actors Tzi Ma, Donnie Yen, Yoson An, Gong Li and Jet Li as part of the cast.&nbsp;

Disney recently released the first teaser-trailer of the live-action remake of 1998 film ‘Mulan’. Actor Yifei Liu will be seen playing the main lead with the film bringing back all the action and thrills that the Disney original was famous for.

Disney recently released the first teaser-trailer of the live-action remake of 1998 film ‘Mulan’. Actor Yifei Liu will be seen playing the main lead with the film bringing back all the action and thrills that the Disney original was famous for. The trailer was 1 minute 30 second long as it introduced Mulan, a girl with quintessential qualities and the daughter of an ageing warrior, Fa Zhou. When an order is given by the Emperor of China that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army, Mulan rises to the occasion to defend her country's pride. Mulan has to however impersonate herself as a man to serve as a woman cannot participate according to the law. The trailer shows her journey -- physical and mental preparedness to take on the role. While her family is making plans for her marriage, Mulan has bigger plans for herself and every test that is about to come her way. The film is directed by Niki Caro and the screenplay is based on the narrative poem ‘The Ballad of Mulan.’ Watch teaser here: Disney also shared the first poster of Mulan recently as Yifei shared it and captioned it, "Disney’s #Mulan, in theatres March 27, 2020.” The film will also see actors Tzi Ma, Donnie Yen, Yoson An, Gong Li and Jet Li as part of the cast.

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