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Disney's new movie starring pro-Beijing actress did not enjoy a head start
Disney's live-action adaptation of Mulan, plagued by the #BoycottMulan scandal after starring actress Liu Yifei vocally supported HK Police during anti-ELAB protests last year, may be seeing its final undoing at the box office due to the global Wuhan coronavirus outbreak.
Costing USD $200 million for production, the film only managed to gross $874 over the first two weeks, with the opening day's sale only $83. Due to quarantine measures around the world, the film has only managed to premiere in Norway.
Originally expected to be a blockbuster, Disney has announced that the movie's release would be delayed due to the pandemic. However, it is hard to tell if it will premiere in other countries due to the ongoing outbreak.
Source: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt4566758/ #Apr14
Disney's live-action adaptation of Mulan, plagued by the #BoycottMulan scandal after starring actress Liu Yifei vocally supported HK Police during anti-ELAB protests last year, may be seeing its final undoing at the box office due to the global Wuhan coronavirus outbreak.
Costing USD $200 million for production, the film only managed to gross $874 over the first two weeks, with the opening day's sale only $83. Due to quarantine measures around the world, the film has only managed to premiere in Norway.
Originally expected to be a blockbuster, Disney has announced that the movie's release would be delayed due to the pandemic. However, it is hard to tell if it will premiere in other countries due to the ongoing outbreak.
Source: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt4566758/ #Apr14
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#Solidarity #Conscience
Hongkongers flock to support pro-democracy bubble tea shop despite #NationalSecurityPolice Presence
In Hong Kong, two staff members of #RoyalTea, a bubble tea shop in Mong Kok that is known for its pro-democracy stance, were taken away by the police on April 11, 2022 to "assist with an investigation".
When the shop reopened on April 14, 2022, about 10 customers patronized it in the first 15 minutes.
A regular customer who came to show support said that the bubble tea shop could be forced to close down for making known its pro-democracy stance.
"I would do whatever I can to show my support when the shop still opens."
A British student in Hong Kong, Sam visited RoyalTea for the first time. Sam said, althought he doesn't know the local political situation well, he has witnessed "a lot of political changes going on in Hong Kong" in the past year. Sam said that the community has been "oppressed".
Sam is hoping to show his support for those still clinging tight to their beliefs in Hong Kong.
Jessica, one of the two staff members being taken away by the police for "investigation" said she felt "terrified and lost" during police investigation.
However, she asked the supporters of the shop not to worry. She also wishes Hongkongers to stay blissful and hopeful for freedom.
Source: Inmediahk, #Apr14
https://bit.ly/3KKGK4H
#Oppression #ScareTactics #Regime #PoliceState
Hongkongers flock to support pro-democracy bubble tea shop despite #NationalSecurityPolice Presence
In Hong Kong, two staff members of #RoyalTea, a bubble tea shop in Mong Kok that is known for its pro-democracy stance, were taken away by the police on April 11, 2022 to "assist with an investigation".
When the shop reopened on April 14, 2022, about 10 customers patronized it in the first 15 minutes.
A regular customer who came to show support said that the bubble tea shop could be forced to close down for making known its pro-democracy stance.
"I would do whatever I can to show my support when the shop still opens."
A British student in Hong Kong, Sam visited RoyalTea for the first time. Sam said, althought he doesn't know the local political situation well, he has witnessed "a lot of political changes going on in Hong Kong" in the past year. Sam said that the community has been "oppressed".
Sam is hoping to show his support for those still clinging tight to their beliefs in Hong Kong.
Jessica, one of the two staff members being taken away by the police for "investigation" said she felt "terrified and lost" during police investigation.
However, she asked the supporters of the shop not to worry. She also wishes Hongkongers to stay blissful and hopeful for freedom.
Source: Inmediahk, #Apr14
https://bit.ly/3KKGK4H
#Oppression #ScareTactics #Regime #PoliceState