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 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

Walt Disney Co`s release of 'Mulan', which is set in China and meant to appeal to audiences there, has provoked a backlash on social media over its star`s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region. 
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong and internet users in Taiwan and Thailand are among those who promoted hashtags "#BoycottMulan" and "#BanMulan" on Twitter, following this month`s launch of the film on Disney`s streaming platform. 
 
It will also be shown in cinemas in China - an increasingly important market for Hollywood studios - from Sept 11. 
Criticism of the live-action remake of a 1998 animated version began last year when Mulan`s star, mainland Chinese-born actress Liu Yifei, expressed support on social media for police in Hong Kong, which was roiled at the time by anti-government unrest. 
 
Liu did not immediately respond to a request for comment via her account on Weibo, a popular Chinese microblogging site. 
 
Calls for people to boycott the film gathered pace this week over its links to the western region of Xinjiang, where China`s clampdown on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticised by some governments, including the United States, and human rights groups. 
 
Several state organisations in Xinjiang appeared in the film`s credits, according to social media posts. 
 
"In the new #Mulan, @Disney thanks the public security bureau in Turpan, which has been involved in the internment camps in East Turkistan," the Munich-based World Uyghur Congress tweeted on Monday. 
 
Asked about the reaction to the film`s Xinjiang shooting, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian restated 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. 
 
Activist Wong accused Disney of "kowtowing" to China, citing Liu and another actor`s support for Hong Kong police and the movie`s credits mentioning state organisations in Xinjiang. 
 
"We urge people around the world to boycott the new Mulan movie," he told Reuters on Tuesday. Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 
 
The movie, reported to have cost $200 million to produce, had been scheduled to reach theaters in March, but its release was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
Last month, Disney said Mulan would skip most theaters and go directly to its Disney+ platform. 
 
However, it is set to premiere in Chinese cinemas from Friday, and the studio hopes it will do better than the animated version more than 20 years ago. 
 
That release was delayed after Disney`s relations with China soured over "Kundun," its 1997 movie based on the life of the exiled Dalai Lama, whom China has branded a dangerous separatist. 
 
In February, director Niki Caro told The Hollywood Reporter that Disney had tested the film with Chinese audiences, removing a kissing scene between Mulan and her love interest after feedback from its Chinese executives.

Walt Disney Co`s release of 'Mulan', which is set in China and meant to appeal to audiences there, has provoked a backlash on social media over its star`s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region.

Walt Disney Co`s release of 'Mulan', which is set in China and meant to appeal to audiences there, has provoked a backlash on social media over its star`s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region. Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong and internet users in Taiwan and Thailand are among those who promoted hashtags "#BoycottMulan" and "#BanMulan" on Twitter, following this month`s launch of the film on Disney`s streaming platform. It will also be shown in cinemas in China - an increasingly important market for Hollywood studios - from Sept 11. Criticism of the live-action remake of a 1998 animated version began last year when Mulan`s star, mainland Chinese-born actress Liu Yifei, expressed support on social media for police in Hong Kong, which was roiled at the time by anti-government unrest. Liu did not immediately respond to a request for comment via her account on Weibo, a popular Chinese microblogging site. Calls for people to boycott the film gathered pace this week over its links to the western region of Xinjiang, where China`s clampdown on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticised by some governments, including the United States, and human rights groups. Several state organisations in Xinjiang appeared in the film`s credits, according to social media posts. "In the new #Mulan, @Disney thanks the public security bureau in Turpan, which has been involved in the internment camps in East Turkistan," the Munich-based World Uyghur Congress tweeted on Monday. Asked about the reaction to the film`s Xinjiang shooting, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian restated 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. Activist Wong accused Disney of "kowtowing" to China, citing Liu and another actor`s support for Hong Kong police and the movie`s credits mentioning state organisations in Xinjiang. "We urge people around the world to boycott the new Mulan movie," he told Reuters on Tuesday. Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The movie, reported to have cost $200 million to produce, had been scheduled to reach theaters in March, but its release was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, Disney said Mulan would skip most theaters and go directly to its Disney+ platform. However, it is set to premiere in Chinese cinemas from Friday, and the studio hopes it will do better than the animated version more than 20 years ago. That release was delayed after Disney`s relations with China soured over "Kundun," its 1997 movie based on the life of the exiled Dalai Lama, whom China has branded a dangerous separatist. In February, director Niki Caro told The Hollywood Reporter that Disney had tested the film with Chinese audiences, removing a kissing scene between Mulan and her love interest after feedback from its Chinese executives.

Disney's 'Mulan' sparks backlash over Xinjiang, Hong Kong

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

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

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.

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