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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-mulan-fast-and-furious-delayed-as-hollywood-adapts-to-coronavirus-286004">Also read:&nbsp;Mulan,' 'Fast and Furious' delayed as Hollywood adapts to coronavirus</a>

"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'

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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-movie-shoots-to-award-show-events-that-have-got-affected-due-to-coronavirus-282912#no-time-to-die-282902">From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus</a>

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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