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Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong

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March 23, 2023 News from NPR, World

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was initially approved by Chinese officials to screen at more than 30 cinemas in Hong Kong and Macau on Thursday. But days ahead of the screening, the film

The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong and Macau without explanation. Some say it’s a result of China’s censorship of memes related to leader Xi Jinping.

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