This live-action remake of the film reportedly cost 200 million US dollars.
Disney's decision to change the movie " Hua Mulan " (Mulan) starring Liu Yifei to be shown on its streaming platform has aroused strong criticism from the representative institutions of British cinemas. The live-action remake of
was originally scheduled to be released in physical cinemas first, but Disney has now stated that it will be released on the company's Internet streaming platform Disney+ in the United States.
The UK Cinema Association said that they understand that Disney will make the same decision in the UK, and this is "a disappointment." The
Cinema Association Phil Clapp said: “For many people, this seems to be a step backwards, not a step forward.”
UK has gradually reopened cinemas since July, but to attract audiences back to the cinema However, they encountered difficulties. Most new movies have been postponed or changed to be released online.
Clapp said: "With the reopening of movie theaters across the UK now and the review of guests, Walt Disney Studio decided to put "Mulan" on their Disney+ service platform yesterday. A theater release will make many people feel disappointed and untimely.”
It is estimated that about 40% of UK cinemas have reopened, but social distancing measures still need to be implemented.
On Tuesday (August 4), Disney confirmed that the film will be released on online services in the United States from September 4 at a price of US$29.99 (£23).
Disney CEO Bob Chapek (Bob Chapek) said that Canada, Australia, New Zealand and some countries in Western Europe will have different pricing in various regions. However, Disney has not yet confirmed the specific plan for the film to be released in the UK.
Clapp said: “A great new family movie cannot be watched in the best place of the cinema. Instead, the audience is encouraged to stay at home and pay a premium.”
This live-action remake of the film is reported to cost 2 One hundred million U.S. dollars.
The twists and turns of "Mulan"
, a film that has been prepared since 2016, has been turbulent with changes in public opinion and social environment from preparation to release.
It was remade to the Disney cartoon in 1998, adapted from the classic long narrative folk song "Mulan Ci" of the Song Dynasty in China, and tells the story of a Chinese classical girl who served as her father in the army. The new version of
film is directed by New Zealand director Niki Caro, including the heroine Liu Yifei. Most of the roles have Chinese actors, including Gong Li , Jet Li and other Chinese movie superstars. When
announced its plans for filming, Hollywood was at a time when gender and ethnic diversity were discussed. Many voices criticized Hollywood for using white actors to play roles of people of color.
Liu Yifei’s Weibo post for the Disney movie "Mulan" starring her drew a boycott on Twitter.
In 2019, when there were large-scale street protests against the government's amendment to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance and police-civil clashes occurred in Hong Kong, the protagonist Liu Yifei once spoke in solidarity with the Hong Kong police.
According to reports, 40% of movie theaters in the UK have reopened, but many moviegoers have not returned. Last weekend, the box office revenue of British theaters was only 3% of the same weekend last year. Many media outlets commented on the decision of "Mulan" to be released online, stating that this transfer may prove to be a turning point in the battle between theater and streaming.
Disney remakes his own animation 21 years ago, with the same theme, but replaced with a live-action version.
On Wednesday, the "Hollywood Reporter" (The Hollywood Reporter) quoted for the British filmThe operator’s letter stated that Disney apologized for this and stated that the decision was “not made lightly”.
The magazine also stated that in another letter sent by Clapp to members of the British Cinema Association, he said that Disney's actions were "really incredible."
