‘Mulan,’ Once a Sure Thing, Becomes a Problem for Disney
- Film’s thank-you to Chinese government draws political heat
- ‘I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re called before Congress’
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It was supposed to be another $1 billion blockbuster for Walt Disney Co. -- a live-action remake of a 1998 animated hit featuring an all-star Asian cast, breathtaking cinematography and plenty of martial arts.
Instead, the new “Mulan” is proving to be a political hot potato, reflecting the U.S.’s fraying ties with China, and the choices companies face when operating in the highly politicized, but lucrative environment that is modern-day China.