Analysis: Liu Yifei, star of Disney's upcoming live-action remake of 'Mulan,' sparked the BoycottMulan hashtag when she voiced support of Hong Kong police during pro-democracy protests.
For those embroiled in the actual struggle in Hong Kong, the stakes couldn’t be higher, sometimes coming down to life and death. For those on the cinematic side, there’s a lot on the table as well.Disney’s live-action remakes have been wildly successful, with four topping the $1-billion mark in grosses, despite mostly unenthusiastic reviews, and another, “The Jungle Book,” just below $1 billion and earning widespread acclaim. “Mulan” is reported to have a budget in the $300-million range.
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For the performers themselves, speaking out against the mainland government can prove devastating to careers. Those voicing views in opposition to Beijing’s policies often face the erasure of their presence in a market of nearly 1.4 billion people. Chinese artists routinely speak in support of the government, under perceived pressure to do so.
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