The Walt Disney Studios has announced its pick for lead actress in the live action adaptation of its Mulan animated film, and the choice is already stirring up controversy in China. Western moviegoers may remember Liu for her small role as the character Golden Sparrow in the Jackie Chan and Jet L -starring 2006 martial arts hit The Forbidden Kingdom. Chinese moviegoers, who have had far more exposure to the actress via the dozens of movies in which she has appeared, are mixed in their reactions. Liu Yi Fei is bad, but it could have been worse.”Not everyone is so opposed to the choice. China now commands 20% of the global box office pie, an enormous increase from the 1.7 percent share it had just a decade ago.

Source: Forbes November 29, 2017 20:15 UTC