Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke of “difficulty” getting films released in China on May 11, after it appears that the latest “Doctor Strange” movie likely won’t be released in China over the appearance of an Epoch Times newspaper box in the film.
Speaking during an earnings call, Chapek said the situation in China has been “very fluid” and “very complicated” from business and political standpoints.
“We’ll continue to submit our films for release,” he added. “It’s worth noting, I think though, that at the time that we’re having some difficulty in getting our films in China, that ‘Doctor Strange’ did extraordinarily well.”
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