'Mulan' will only air on Disney +
Walt Disney Studios has repeatedly announced the delayed theatrical release of the live-action film Mulan by Niku Caro is out of schedule, but is now ready for the US premiere within the Disney + channel on September 4, offered for a premium VOD rental fee of $ 29,99. Availability and pricing will vary in other territories, and markets where the streaming service is unavailable will see them projected into movie screens.
Mulan, which chronicles the Chinese historical legend animated in the beloved 1998 Disney animated film directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook, enjoyed a red carpet premiere in Los Angeles on March 9 before its original March 27 release, but the rapid wave of the COVID-19 pandemic forced global distribution delays. The photo was removed from the WDSMP slate (among other things) just over a week ago.
While the lack of a film rollout is a major factor in both studio box office earnings and a major blow to theaters hoping to attract wary audiences, Disney executives believe such a major release will be a push for more. Disney + subscribers - although the title will not be accessible only with the monthly subscription fee.
Chapek revealed that the streamer hit 60,5 million global subscribers, hitting its five-year goal in just eight months. Disney + went from 54,5 million subscribers in early May to 57,5 million at the end of June, surpassing 60 million in the past two days, placing it in the 60-90 million range the company had predicted. for investors by 2024. Disney + is now in second place behind Netflix (193M) despite its more specific audience.
Hulu, also controlled by Disney, currently reaches 35,5 million subscribers.
Synopsis: When the emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the imperial army to defend the country from invaders from the north, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. . Disguised as a man, Hua Jun is tested in every step and must harness her inner strength and embrace her true potential. It's an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation… and a proud father.
Mulan features a celebrated international cast including: Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An as Cheng Honghui; with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the emperor. The film is directed by Niki Caro from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Elizabeth Martin & Lauren Hynek based on the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan”.
[Sources: Variety, Deadline]
