Mulan star Liu Yifei's comments supporting Hong Kong police sparked criticism of the film, which quickly led to a call for boycotts among Hong Kong pro-democracy protestors, as well as Thai and Taiwanese activists, among others.

Why did Mulan get cancelled?

The boycott stems from actress Liu Yifei's public support of the Hong Kong police. Liu first revealed her support for the police during Hong Kong's pro-democracy and anti-police brutality protests in 2019. The film faced more backlash for filming in Xinjiang, a Chinese region where Uyghur are reportedly being detained.

Why did Mulan get banned in China?

China blocked the release of Disney's animated “Mulan” for eight months in the late 1990s after the company backed Martin Scorsese's “Kundun,” a film seen as sympathetic to the Dalai Lama. The animated “Mulan” bombed in China as a result.

Did Disney apologize for Mulan?

Disney has not issued a formal statement or apology on the matter, and has told creatives involved in “Mulan” to steer clear of the subject.

What was the controversy behind Mulan?

On the film's release in September, controversy and calls for a boycott intensified after viewers noted that the film's credits thanked municipal authorities in Xinjiang, where detention camps and human rights abuses of Uighur Muslims have been well documented.

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Why did Mulan get bad reviews?

The cinematography is great and the colors are often vibrant, but the story is pretty dull. The lead actress is awfully bland as well. The action and music are standouts, but get bogged down by some pacing issues. My biggest issue with this film though is Mulan herself.

Why were people upset about Mulan?

The issue was that Mulan was partially filmed in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, in close proximity to detention camps for Uighur Muslims, and Disney gave credit to “publicity department of CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomy Region Committee” among other entities.

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Why did Disney remove the songs from Mulan?

98° fans, however, will be disappointed to know that there is no new version of their "True to Your Heart." Though not mentioned by Caro in her interviews, another reason that it was decided to cut the songs is to sidestep the more problematic elements of the original soundtrack of Mulan.

Why not to watch Mulan?

Many people simply aren't watching it, especially considering the $30 extra fee to stream it on DisneyPlus. However, the high price tag isn't the only reason not to stream “Mulan.” Not only does it not compare to the original, but more importantly, the producers displayed a complete lack of moral regard while filming.

Was Mulan's remake a flop?

Although the live-action movie of Mulan was a flop, at least the cartoon was one of the two Mulan movies that was a hit. The cartoon Mulan on IMDb got a star rating of 7.6, and the live-action received a star rating of only 5.4.

Is Mulan 1998 culturally accurate?

Although the whole film told a Chinese story, it actually still showed huge differences between the film and genuine Chinese ancient culture. First, in the film, there are several Chinese elements misunderstood.

Why is there no Mushu in Mulan?

Mushu was seen as trivialising the Chinese culture

USC Professor Stanley Ronsen also told The Hollywood Report that the character was seen as a trivialisation of the culture in China. “Mushu was very popular in the US, but the Chinese hated it,” he said. “This kind of miniature dragon trivialised their culture.”

Why did they remove the dragon from Mulan?

"Using it as a silly sidekick didn't play very well with the traditional Chinese audience." But perhaps the most significant reason why the new Mulan film features a phoenix instead is due to the symbolism of the mythical bird for Chinese women in particular — or at least according to Caro's vision.

How did Mulan ended?

Mulan kills Böri Khan, but not before he disarms her and destroys her father's sword. She frees the Emperor, who offers to let her join his personal guard. She declines the offer and returns to her village. Mulan is reunited with her family.

Why did Disney change the story of Mulan?

Why is the new movie following The Ballad of Mulan rather than the earlier Disney version? Although it might be hard to envision Mulan without some of its most beloved components, the filmmakers felt that the changes were necessary to tell a more culturally accurate story.

What is the new Mulan controversy?

Ahead of “Mulan's” Disney+ premiere last week in the U.S., #BoycottMulan trended on social media as activists blasted its Chinese American star Yifei Liu (a.k.a. Crystal Liu) for siding with Hong Kong police over pro-democracy protesters last year during a crackdown on demonstrations.

What characters were removed from Mulan?

Mushu, the wise-cracking sidekick dragon voiced by Eddie Murphy, and Li Shang, the captain of the Imperial Army and Mulan's mentor, voiced by B.D. Wong. Among those who love the original, there are sure to be some questions as to why these seemingly pivotal characters were removed.

Why did they cancel Mulan?

Mulan star Liu Yifei's comments supporting Hong Kong police sparked criticism of the film, which quickly led to a call for boycotts among Hong Kong pro-democracy protestors, as well as Thai and Taiwanese activists, among others.

Are there any R-rated Disney movies?

Disney never releases R-rated films under the "Disney" brand; all of these films are published by subsidiaries and thus only indirectly Disney-related, and will generally not receive in-depth coverage here beyond pages on the films themselves.

Why did Disney put a warning on Aladdin?

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Critics have expressed concerns over the story's use of Orientalist stereotypes, while casting decisions also came under scrutiny, with Aladdin, Princess Jasmine and the genie played by white actors in the animation.

What Disney movie has a warning?

Movies that will display the advisory include "Peter Pan," "The Aristocats," "The Jungle Book," "Lady and the Tramp," "Dumbo," and "Swiss Family Robinson." The change is part of Disney's "Stories Matter" initiative, which is meant to improve how the company's stories represent all people and communities.

Why did Mulan flopped?

Disney's classic 'Mulan' flopped in China because audiences didn't think the heroine looked Chinese enough.

Was Mulan based on a true story?

Scholarly consensus is that Mulan is a fictional character, probably developed in Northern China in response to the greater independence women enjoyed there, whose legend was then revised in succeeding eras to reflect the values and challenges of the times.

What is inaccurate about Mulan?

Most retellings of Mulan indicate she was a teenager when she went to war. However, she would have been much older when she returned home (according to the Ballad, she had served for 12 years during the war).