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Why Do People Want to Boycott the Upcoming Mulan Movie?
Why Do People Want to Boycott the Upcoming 'Mulan' Movie?
The film's lead actress caused quite the stir on social media.
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August 19 2019 1:24 PM EST
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Why Do People Want to Boycott the Upcoming Mulan Movie?
The film's lead actress caused quite the stir on social media.
Welcome to Morning Tea, PRIDE's morning round-up of the some of the most interesting news headlines you should read to help you get your day started!
Despite previous excitement from Disney fans about the project, people are calling for a boycott of the upcoming live-action Mulan film after lead actress Liu Yifei showed support on social media for Hong Kong's police force. Her support comes in the midst of increased turmoil and controversial pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. Read the full report on TIME.
\u201cAn online protest \u2014 #BoycottMulan \u2014 emerged against the film after its star, Liu Yifei, expressed support for the Hong Kong police on social media https://t.co/8xSf4auwOj\u201d— TIME (@TIME) 1565975707
And here's some other news you might have missed over the weekend:
Ewan McGregor is reprising his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in an upcoming Disney+ series.
\u201cIt's official! Ewan McGregor is returning as #ObiWanKenobi for a new #StarWars series: https://t.co/bwBf4QwAyy\u201d— ComicBook.com (@ComicBook.com) 1565914442
The acting veteran, who played Obi-Wan in the Star Wars prequel trilogy from 1999-2005, is in talks to star in an upcoming spin-off series centered on the legendary Jedi. Read the full report on ComicBook.com.
Does Kristen Stewart have a new GF?
\u201cKristen Stewart & writer Dylan Meyer shared a couple kisses during a day out in NYC - see the photos! https://t.co/0ADfHirzPv\u201d— Just Jared Jr. (@Just Jared Jr.) 1565913801
The star of the upcoming Charlie's Angels reboot was seen hanging out and getting very close to screenwriter Dylan Meyer last week. Read the full report on Autosraddle.
The first runway photo from RuPaul's Drag Race UK was officially ru-vealed!
The British edition of our fave reality drag competition is almost here, and this teaser image is getting us hyped AF for it! Read the full report on Entertainment Weekly.
We're getting not one, but TWO sequels for Netflix's To All the Boys I've Loved Before.
Lana Condor and heartthrob Noah Centineo are joined by our musical crush Jordan Fisher for P.S. I Still Love You and Always and Forever, Lara Jean, the two follow-ups to last year's popular AF teen rom-com To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Read the full report on The Mary Sue.
Keep checking back for more news on PRIDE's Morning Tea!
Raffy is a Los Angeles-based writer, editor, video creator, critic, and digital director of Out Magazine. The former editor-in-chief of PRIDE, he is also a die-hard Rihanna and Sailor Moon stan who loves to write about all things pop culture, entertainment, and identities. Follow him on Instagram (@raffyermac) and Twitter (@byraffy), and subscribe to his YouTube channel.
Raffy is a Los Angeles-based writer, editor, video creator, critic, and digital director of Out Magazine. The former editor-in-chief of PRIDE, he is also a die-hard Rihanna and Sailor Moon stan who loves to write about all things pop culture, entertainment, and identities. Follow him on Instagram (@raffyermac) and Twitter (@byraffy), and subscribe to his YouTube channel.