Hong Kong and Macau Release of British Horror Film “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” Canceled with “Great Regret

Film distributor VII Pillars Entertainment announced on Tuesday that the release of the British horror film “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” in Hong Kong and Macau had been canceled with “great regret”. A screening that had been planned for Tuesday night was also canceled due to “technical reasons”.

In a Facebook post, VII Pillars Entertainment apologized for the inconvenience and disappointment caused by the cancellation. The company said it was notified by cinemas that they could not show the film as scheduled, but did not know the reason.

The sudden cancellation of the film has sparked discussions over increasing censorship in Hong Kong. The city has seen a rise in censorship in recent years, with authorities banning films and books deemed to be politically sensitive.

The film, which was set to be screened in 30 movie theaters around Hong Kong, follows the story of a group of teenagers who are terrorized by a killer dressed as Winnie the Pooh. It was set to be released in the United States in April.

The cancellation of the film’s release in Hong Kong and Macau has raised questions about the extent of censorship in the city. It remains to be seen if the film will be released in the future.