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Vocabulary:
- remake /REE-meyk/
[noun] – a film that has a story and title similar to an old one
I haven’t seen the live-action remake of Fullmetal Alchemist yet, but I might watch it this weekend.
- mistimed /mis-TAHYMD/
[adjective] – done at an inappropriate moment
Jennifer’s mistimed resignation from the company affected her well-being.
- one-off /wuhn-awf/
[noun] – something that happens or that is made or done only once
Albert encouraged me to participate in the mall sale since it’s a one-off.
- resort to /ri-ZAWRT too/
[phrasal verb] – to do something that you do not want to do because you cannot find any other way of achieving something
Aira wasn’t answering her phone, so I had to resort to going directly to her house.
- revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/
[noun] – money that a company receives, especially from selling goods or services
There has been a 7% increase in the company’s revenue since February.
Disney confirmed on August 4, Tuesday, that the live-action remake of “Mulan” will be available on Disney+ in the US after it had already been due in cinemas. Chief executive Phil Clapp of the UK Cinema Association acknowledges that the decision is understandable if the same happens in the UK, but sees it as “hugely disappointing.” Clapp said on August 5, Wednesday: “With cinemas across the UK now continuing to re-open and welcome back their customers, the decision by Walt Disney Studios yesterday to put Mulan on their Disney+ service and not into cinemas will be seen by many as hugely disappointing and mistimed.” Since July, 40% of cinemas in the UK have been opening; however, they struggle to invite back moviegoers due to online or delayed releases.
“Mulan” will be available online from September 4 in the US. According to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, the price will vary depending on the country, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and other Western European nations. The movie will be released in theaters in countries with no Disney+ platform and where cinemas are back in business. The film’s original schedule of release was in March, but has been postponed more than once. Chapek refers to their decision as a “one-off”, but added that Disney concluded otherwise and resorted to use other revenue streams due to the pandemic.
True or False:
- 40% of theaters in the UK have been opening since July.
- The live-action remake of “Mulan” will be available on Disney+ in the UK.
- Bob Chapek is the CEO of the UK Cinema Association.
- The film’s price will vary depending on what country “Mulan” will be available in.
- “Mulan” was initially going to be released in March but has been delayed several times.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think Disney will earn more revenue by putting the movie in their own platform? Please share your thoughts.
- In case Disney streams “Mulan” via Disney+ in the UK, how do you think the company’s decision will affect the country’s cinema industry?
- What are the benefits of watching movies in a cinema?
- Is “Mulan” a famous film in Japan? Please tell me more about it.
- What is your opinion about live-action remakes?
Express Your Opinion:
- “All good ideas start out as bad ideas, that’s why it takes so long.” — Steven Spielberg
- “If it’s a good movie, the sound could go off and the audience would still have a pretty clear idea of what was going on.” — Alfred Hitchcock
- “No matter how the wind howls, the mountain cannot bow to it.” — The Emperor, Mulan (Disney)
[noun] – a film that has a story and title similar to an old one
I haven’t seen the live-action remake of Fullmetal Alchemist yet, but I might watch it this weekend.
[adjective] – done at an inappropriate moment
Jennifer’s mistimed resignation from the company affected her well-being.
[noun] – something that happens or that is made or done only once
Albert encouraged me to participate in the mall sale since it’s a one-off.
[phrasal verb] – to do something that you do not want to do because you cannot find any other way of achieving something
Aira wasn’t answering her phone, so I had to resort to going directly to her house.
[noun] – money that a company receives, especially from selling goods or services
There has been a 7% increase in the company’s revenue since February.
“Mulan” will be available online from September 4 in the US. According to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, the price will vary depending on the country, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and other Western European nations. The movie will be released in theaters in countries with no Disney+ platform and where cinemas are back in business. The film’s original schedule of release was in March, but has been postponed more than once. Chapek refers to their decision as a “one-off”, but added that Disney concluded otherwise and resorted to use other revenue streams due to the pandemic.