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Despite anticipation for the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1998 animated film of the same name, “Mulan” has been plagued by calls to boycott the film, which began in August 2019, when star Liu Yifei appeared to show support for Hong Kong’s police, who have been accused of violence towards pro-democracy protesters. The actress reshared an image posted by Chinese newspaper People’s Daily, which included a quote from Chinese reporter Fu Guohao who worked for the Global Times: “I support Hong Kong police....

“When you learn the rules and the limitations, you figure out what you can do and you double down on them and then you really get very specific,” Watts said in a recent interview with IndieWire. “Obviously in a close-up, the eyes were all I had. In a wider shot, I used my physicality and I had to go back to my training back in my very, very early days of when we learned how to use masks, so it was fun....

He also carried his share of noisy Hollywood actioners, from “Con Air,” “Gone in 60 Seconds,” and “The Rock” to “Snake Eyes” and “National Treasure.” Cage steps up with a strong script and director, so it’s welcome news that the 57-year-old veteran — who has struggled with spending beyond his means, forcing him to work for lucre in B movies like “Ghost Rider,” “The Lord of War,” and “The Wicker Man” — recently decided to change direction....

Ikic’s offering is a special one, utilizing non-actors to tell a story close to their (and the filmmaker’s) heart. Per the film’s official synopsis: “Upon her arrival at an institution for people with mental disabilities, Maria becomes fast friends with the equally fiery Dragana. When it becomes clear that they are both in love with the more withdrawn Robert, their relationship is upset and gradually grows into a dangerous game of hide-and-seek to win him over....

Ewan McGregor shared a personal message on the official “Star Wars” social media page to slam so-called “Star Wars” fans for attacking “Obi-Wan Kenobi” star Moses Ingram online. McGregor addressed the racist messages Ingram has been sent since the Disney+ series premiered May 27. “It seems that some of the fan base has decided to attack Moses Ingram online and send her the most horrendous, racist [direct messages]. I heard some of them this morning and it just broke my heart,” McGregor said in a Twitter video....

As previously announced, the 95th Academy Awards will take place on March 12, 2023, live from the Dolby Theatre. The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved amendments to the Oscars. The eligibility period for Academy Awards consideration will return to the full calendar year: a feature film must have a qualifying theatrical release date between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022. The Academy Screening Room will no longer be a method of qualification, as theaters have reopened; the six qualifying U....

Streaming platforms are now looking to bundle with other companies’ services to immediately gain subscribers and reduce churn and, we suppose, to create value for consumers. Unfortunately, Peacock isn’t feeling like the (pea)cock of the walk right now. According to a CNBC report, NBCUniversal executives have pitched multiple other streamers, including HBO Max and Paramount+, on forming an alliance. IndieWire separately confirmed the outreach to HBO Max, Paramount+, Starz, and AMC+....